How did a lifelong KISS fan become The Demon in World Championship Wrestling, and why did one of WCW’s most ambitious crossover characters never fulfil its full potential?

Dale Torborg joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for an exclusive interview exploring his journey from professional baseball to WCW, becoming the KISS Demon and the backstage politics surrounding the character inspired by Gene Simmons.

After a fastball to the face changed the direction of his baseball career, Torborg found a new path in professional wrestling. From his early days as The MVP to the famously demanding WCW Power Plant, this conversation follows the experiences that brought him beneath The Demon’s iconic face paint.

The interview explores WCW’s partnership with KISS, Brian Adams portraying The Demon during the character’s spectacular Nitro introduction, and the wider plans for a Warriors of KISS faction. It also looks at the contractual “main event” against The Wall at SuperBrawl 2000 and how The Demon became caught in the politics surrounding Eric Bischoff and WCW’s final years.

Dale also discusses his appearances in TNA and the lasting legacy of The Demon in pro wrestling history.

Could The Demon have become a major star if WCW had fully committed to the idea? Let us know in the comments!

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