Ethan Carter III Talks Working With Kurt Angle, His Streak and TNA's Future

TNA World Heavyweight Champion Ethan Carter III has received praise from across the wrestling community for his run to become champion in the promotion as of late. The Phoenix News Times recently chatted with “EC3” about his career to date. Below are some highlights.

He spoke on his program with Kurt Angle:

“It’s been the greatest honor of my life to be able to work with that man and do what we did together. It’s not often you get to have the dream match you envisioned when you were 8… a child watching wrestling. If it wasn’t for Kurt Angle, I would’ve never made it this far because I never would have pursued wrestling because he’s the kind of guy… the guy that made me love it. And to have that match with those stakes on the line, it meant the world to me.”

EC3 was asked how his streak compares to Goldberg’s in WCW:

“I think it’s two completely separate entities. Goldberg was a monster babyface who ran through the competition, while EC3 is an entitled, smarmy kind of a jerk who lucked into a lot his [success] but has become battle-tested in the process and has solidified himself. But we’re two different entities. He’s a monster and I’m a champion that doesn’t lose, but there’s been some help along the way. I can hang, but sometimes I choose not to.”

He was also prompted about whether he believes TNA will be cancelled by Destination America in September:

“No. Why would I think that? We’re internationally in so many markets. Domestically, do I know what the direct future holds? I have a pretty good idea, and I think we’re going to be just fine. But people have been saying this company has been going out of business for 13 years and it continues to go. We’re doing some of our best work now and the people doing it won’t let it fail.”