Q&A with Kofi Kingston

Q: You have a communications degree. Has that ever come in handy?

A: Yeah, I think so. My degree concentrated on advertising, and I took some PR and marketing classes. A big part of the WWE is being able to market yourself. You are your own product. You have to find ways to advertise yourself and make yourself pop with the crowd and basically anyone you come in contact with.

Q: Who was your favorite wrestler growing up?

A: It changes every day. I'll look at a match and think "This guy is my favorite." Right now it's Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and Owen Hart. I was always into martial arts and high flyers and "The Dragon" is a combo of both. Owen could do some incredible things, things you hadn't seen at the time.

Q: Do you have any rituals before a match?

A: Usually a lot of bouncing around. I usually start warming up about an hour before the show, regardless of where my match is in the show. I like to get my nerves out early, so when I go out I'm relaxed....More?

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