I agree he has earned that right play at his place one of the greatest 9-ball players alive.Interesting fact about c.j. wiley he was one of my favorite players when I was younger "Heartbreaker".My first nice cue was his McDermott still have it.What ever happen to him.I never saw him much after that incident with Earl and his prize money for running 10 racks.Hope he is still playing.
Ironman's a straight up guy, very knowledgeble about pool. He told me that bit of trivia a few years ago and it surprised me also.