Kerry Morton is really having fun working in Juggalo Championship Wrestling, calling it a welcome escape from reality.
Morton spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard to promote JCW Lunacy, the weekly wrestling series presented by Juggalo Championship Wrestling. Morton has been with JCW for Lunacy since day one, and he’s proud of the work they are putting out, as well as the reception an “outsider” like him has received.
“What I’ve learned very quickly is how adamant they are about their fan base, and how giving back is something very important to them,” Morton explained. “The thing with the free [Thanksgiving] turkeys is neat. I think it’s awesome, and it’s something you don’t see a lot of people doing nowadays. It’s just an incentive—they want to offer free entertainment. You don’t have to spend a dime out of your pocket to come out, support professional wrestling, be vocal, and show what you want to see. It’s really, really neat.”
Morton praised JCW co-owner and Insane Clown Posse member Violent J for his efforts, calling him very creative and hands-on with everything going on.
“He wants the talent to go out there and try new things, to experiment, to see what may work or what may not work,” Morton explained. “That’s something I found very welcoming, especially as someone who’s an outsider, not necessarily a fan or someone who knew much about their fan base or what to expect. It was something truly, genuinely welcoming.”
Kerry Morton highlights the biggest misconception about ICP and JCW
The Insane Clown Posse has always been met with a polarizing view in the media and by non-fans. The group and its facepaint-wearing “Juggalos” might look crazy or outlandish, but as Morton points out, ICP are just playing characters, and they actually really love pro wrestling.
“They were two kids out of Detroit, Michigan, who grew up with a vision of becoming professional wrestlers. And when that vision shifted, they went into music and created this crazy catalog of stories, storytelling, rapping, and whatnot,” Morton explained. “They eventually went back to their roots, which is professional wrestling. So if you listen to the lyrics and the songs—and this is for people who aren’t familiar—a lot of it has to do with wrestling. They’ll name-drop, reference moves, things like that.
“So I think there’s a misconception where people obviously have a first impression. First impressions are everything, even today. And people will judge a book by its cover. You see two guys with clown face paint and some wild artwork on their album covers, and they say some crazy spur-of-the-moment words—but they’re characters at the end of the day. Knowing both of them personally tells a completely different story.”
Morton said that fans really should give ICP a chance, especially when it comes to pro wrestling.
“It’s one of the craziest wrestling or entertainment shows people will ever attend. And I wholeheartedly stand by that. When I first got there, there was music, all these crazy gimmicks, and a presentation that was so loud—the wrestling canvas, the atmosphere, everything,” he said. “But once you set foot in it and escape reality for a little bit, what a fun time you’ll have.”
Kerry Morton on working with Vince Russo in JCW
Vince Russo surprisingly joined JCW in late October. His debut appearance made headlines for various reasons, including that it was reported he was joining the National Wrestling Alliance. Morton said that Russo presents a bit of a curveball, but he also came prepared with plenty of ideas that are already being seen with the writing.
“What Vince Russo is putting out there has a lot of vignettes, a lot of packages, and a lot of good wrestling—good matchups. And for an hour-and-30-minute show, it’s packed,” Morton explained. “[Russo will make his on-screen debut] the week of Thanksgiving, but his writing has already been placed.
“I’m very fortunate to work for different promotions and experience different writing styles, see the way people’s minds are clicking. It’s very entertainment and story-driven, really putting [that element] into this new era of JCW Lunacy,” Morton added. “All I’m doing right now is giving it a chance. That’s all we can do as performers sometimes—you’ve got to take what you’re given and make the most out of it. That’s what I try to do every time I step in the ring or put myself into perspective: make the most out of the situation.”
Kerry Morton could test free agency
In regard to the NWA, Morton is still under contract with the promotion. He confirmed that his current deal expires on December 31, 2025, but the promotion has offered him a new deal. Morton is unsure where his future takes him, noting offers from “other” wrestling companies. Despite that, he’s grateful for the opportunities he’s had with NWA and JCW so far.
“As of right now, I don’t know exactly where the future will take me. I’ve had a few offers from other wrestling companies, but my heart is with the National Wrestling Alliance. I really enjoy it there, and my heart is also with JCW Lunacy. Those are my two biggest focuses in professional wrestling right now,” Morton said.
“So, what I can say is that I don’t know exactly what will happen after December 31st—whether I’ll take the leap into free agency or continue with NWA. God willing, with this new contract, I can still appear at JCW. That’s all I can really speak on for now. I can’t share any more details yet, but I’ll have an answer in the near future.”
JCW Lunacy airs for free on Thursdays on the Psychopathic Records YouTube channel.
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