Monday marks the return of the World Wrestling Federation to The Bryce Jordan Center in almost two years.
Big name wrestlers such as Kane and Val Venis will take the stage for WWF RAW to the roar of thousands of anxious Penn Staters at 7:45 Monday night.
Sean Morley, a.k.a. Val Venis, doesn't know whom he'll be taking on Monday night yet, but he's still looking forward to the event.
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Even though WWF often caters to a younger crowd, he feels that the event will still be a success.
"WWF carries fans from all walks of life. Little kids to grandmothers. It gives people the same energy, the same excitement that anyone else would," Morley said.
Morley's WWF career began a few years ago when he was wrestling in Mexico under the moniker Steele. One day he received a call from Vince McMahon, president of the WWF. The two worked together on what would become the character Val Venis. His shtick was that of a former porn star-turned raunchy wrestler with a finishing move called "the money shot."
Morley's character turned pure for a while, joining a group called Right To Censor, which was the WWF's parody on the Parent's Television Council, a group that publicly lambasted the WWF for its sometimes scandalous and risqué material. Apparently, the gag worked, as Morley said the PTC hasn't been a problem since.
"As far as I'm concerned, they're a dead issue."
Morley had to take some time off from wrestling last year after having hip surgery. He made his official return at February's 2002 Royal Rumble.
On a lighter note, Morley discussed his interests on wrestling celebrities.
"I'd love to wrestle Edward Norton. I think he's a phenomenal actor. Also Robert De Niro or Al Pacino."
As for wrestling other members of the WWF, Morley likes to take on Chris Benoit and Booker T.
"Booker T is a great worker. I'd love to wrestle Triple H sometime too."
Talking of camaraderie, Morley explained how working in the WWF is like any other job.
"Generally we all get along, but like any job, there are guys you like and some you don't."
As for his boss, Morley highly respects the controversial McMahon. "He's actually a genius and a business man. That's the two best ways to sum it up."
Morley also believes McMahon was wrongfully laughed at after his attempt at starting up the failed XFL in 2000.
"I really hoped it would've worked. I can say Vince really tried his hardest," Morley said. "It needed a couple years to build a fan base and it didn't get that. You get a lot of liberal people like Bob Costas who criticize him for creating a story line based football league and it's over. I'd like to see Costas try and start a league."
Morley, a native Canadian and very dedicated libertarian, expressed interest in one day following in the footsteps of wrestlers like Jesse Ventura and pursue a career in politics.
"I would definitely like to pursue politics once I get our of the wrestling business. As for now, I try to do what I can for the Canadian Libertarian party."
Morley discussed the terrible state of Canada's government-run medical system, showing there's more to this wrestler than just brawn.
He also added in "Oh, vote libertarian."
While on the topic of politics, Morley finished with, "If I could wrestle one politician, it'd definitely be Hillary Clinton. I'd just like to pile drive her."



