WWE Kids Magazine – Hag and Con talk to Editor Gareth Whelan

WWE Kids Magazine – Hag and Con talk to Editor Gareth Whelan

WWE Kids Magazine Editor Gareth Whelan with Superstar Sin Cara Axxess

What made you watch WWE? Hag age 9

Well Hag, I first started watching when I was around 6-7 years old and I instantly became a big fan of Hulk Hogan. I was a true Hulkamaniac and loved watching him defeat the bad guys. From there I grew up watching WWE and I loved all of the different characters, the exciting matches, cool catchphrases and of course, WrestleMania. I never imagined that one day I’d be the Editor of WWE Kids Mag!

Why did you make a WWE Kids Magazine? Con age 6

WWE knew that so many kids love watching it and thought that you all deserved to have your own magazine. It’s another cool way for you guys to keep up with all that’s happening in WWE and to find out more about your favourite Superstars. Throw in some mind-slamming puzzles, exciting free gifts, awesome posters and cool creative activities and you’re sorted!

What’s the hardest thing about making the WWE Kids Magazine? Hag age 9

Sometimes it can be tough deciding what to put in the magazine – there is always so much going on in WWE. It’s also tough deciding who will be on the cover. After all, there are so many great Superstars and everyone has their own favourites.

Gareth with Booker T

Do the Superstars get very involved in the magazine? Con age 6

I have been lucky enough to visit WrestleMania for the last two years! When I’m there, I get the opportunity to interview lots of Superstars for the magazine such as John Cena, Booker T and Wade Barrett! The WWE Kids team also often speak to the Superstars over the phone or interview them face-to-face when they come to the UK.

Gareth with Wade Barrett

What’s been the best the best free gift on the magazine? Hag and Con

Well we have some cool gifts coming up such as a baseball cap, sunglasses and Sheamus pendant. However, if I had to pick one from the past issues, I think I would choose Santino’s Cobra Sock Puppet.

We’re not sure who’s doing all the work here… The Editor or the Cobra!

Who’s your favourite Superstar of all time and why? Hag age 9

This is a mega tough question! I really like Shawn Michaels, The Rock, Hulk Hogan and Daniel Bryan. My absolute favourite though is Stone Cold Steve Austin! He had so many great matches, was entertaining to listen to and really made me laugh. I’d love to see him come back for one more match!

The next issue of WWE Kids Magazine is a 3D Special and is on sale from February 5!