A broad spattering of quotes from various corners of the world's media, illustrating Blake Norton's journeys in the fields of writing, music, journalism and wrestling.
"The extra work and dedication with guys like you, whether you're wrestling, reporting, or acting as a journalist... you've done so much for this business - more than it's done for you, probably - but that's what keeps this industry going."
- Ross Hart on The Bagpipe Report, The Wrestling Channel. (2004)
"He is the ultimate prophet of the professional wrestling world - a seer if you will - who knows all and sees all. He has also just been certified goider-free."
- Sandy Penner, "Hardcore with Sandy Penner," 620 Sports Animal Radio, FL. Blake guested on the show every week between 2000 and 2004. (2002)
"You've done nothing but good for my family and for myself."
- Stu Hart during filming for an upcoming documentary about the Hart family. (2001)
"This guy is on it. You've done your homework, man. It's great to get interviewed by someone who knows the deal."
- "Macho Man" Randy Savage during a television interview with Blake Norton for IGN.com at the X-Games in San Francisco (6/00)
"I want to thank you for having the integrity to ignore the rumors and trying to get the truth out there. Not a lot of guys do that these days."
- Rob Van Dam goes on the record with Blake Norton for IGN Wrestling (8/00). The above picture is from a cover-story Blake worked on with Van Dam the year prior for the official ECW Magazine.
"If you look at wrestling for what it is, without preconceptions, it's hard not to like it."
-- Blake Norton, then-Editor for World Of Wrestling Magazine, discusses the world of professional wrestling with Entertainment Weekly. (16/4/99)
"(Blake's) natural charisma, confidence, knowledge and experience will bring a lot to the table... it was an absolute pleasure working with (him)... Blake is a true professional."
-- Sean Herbert, Director of The Wrestling Channel, in a TWC Press Release (2004)
"God, I hope I didn’t make a fool of myself on LAW (a radio show based in Toronto). I blame Blake. Fucking Irishman. Just because they can drink, they play around with us lightweights. Shouldn’t I be able to drink more? I’m half Mexican for crying out loud."
- Bryan Alvarez, The Figure Four Newsletter (18/1/05)
"Blake Norton is the editor of a respected newsletter called 'The Bagpipe Report.'"
- Chad Damiani respectfully recognizes independent wrestling publication TBR in his monthly column in the official WCW Magazine (8/98)
"A success (for The Wrestling Channel) came in the form of The Bagpipe Report. The world's first dedicated wrestling news show on television. Host Blake Norton... grew into the role, and soon looked like a natural."
-- Syndicated columnist Julian Radbourne writing for the Two Sheds Review (24/7/04).
"This man has had an amazing career."
- John Giusto introduces Blake, his special guest interview on the Capital City Wrestling Hotline, Ohio, USA (14/6/04)
