Alone in the basement

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to someone who has been apart of the American deathmatch scene for close to two decades, Insane Lane! Instead of doing a whole career retrospective on this one we start by talking about his return in March of 2021 after a nearly five year layoff from wrestling. He tells us why it was that he came back and what he was most nervous about when it came to coming back. His feelings on how he has been received since coming back. We also talk about his dramatic weight loss and how he says he hasn’t been in shape like this in twenty years. From there we move on to this weekends Tournament of Death. He tells us how he was contacted to be in TOD. What it feels like to be making an appearance at TOD since his last one in 2007. He shares his feelings on the other competitors. Thoughts on facing his tag team partner Brad Cash in the first round, and maybe most importantly what it would mean to him to win Tournament of Death. When I first started getting into the American deathmatch scene in the mid 2000’s, Insane Lane was one of the people I watched and helped shape an entire fandom. To be able to have the chance to talk to him and see him currently having such a great run both mean a lot to me. This is definitely an interview I will always hold close to my heart.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to someone known for their work in Western, Central, and Upstate New York, Markus Zeal in his first ever podcast appearance! Listen as he tells us about how he became a fan of wrestling through his dad and how that bond between them lasts till this day. Who some of his early favorites were and what has kept him a fan of wrestling. What led him to wanting to be a pro wrestler and how he wound up training under Isys Ephex and Zaquary Springate. He tells us what training was like and how long he trained before his first match. Markus also tells us whether he finds working in singles or as a tag team more difficult. His response on how he’s been accepted by the wrestling community in New York and what his goals for the future are. Then as always the random questions at the end. Markus Zeal has all the potential in the world to be one of the big breakout independent wrestlers in the northeast over the next few years. His talent and passion for the business are so prevalent in this interview and you can tell it’s something that means so much to him. This was an interview that I truly enjoyed from beginning to end and I can’t wait to watch Markus grow in the ring.

Nearly two years to the day of his last appearance on the show, Brad Cash is back! In the first part of this episode we catch up with Brad about what’s happened in the last two years. Asking what it’s been like to share the ring with people like John Wayne Murdoch, Effy, Hoodfoot, Sage Sin, Remington Rhor, Satu Jinn, Lilith Grimm and more! We then go on to talk about despite wrestling more names and being very active since we last talked if he still feels underrated. Brad then tells us what he feels are some of his biggest accomplishments over the last two years. We then move on to talk about Brad’s debut in Tournament of Death. With only single digit days remaining until TOD, Brad tells us how he was approached to be in TOD. His feelings towards the people who feel like he doesn’t deserve a spot in the tournament. His feelings on the seven other wrestlers in the tournament. His thoughts on facing tag team partner Insane Lane in the first round. Why it’s always him and shark teeth and what it would mean to him to win TOD. Brad is one of my favorite people to have on the show because of his ability to always have me laughing. There’s something about his delivery that has me rolling through most of the interview. Also hear how Brad’s wrestling bucket list includes Akeem and a bear, what it would sound like if Necro Butcher and Tank were to give his eulogy, his time as a middle school English and math teacher and how that came to an end. Then as always the random questions which lead Brad into going off about about why he hates the movies Tusk and Poetic Justice. This is definitely an episode that will have you laughing all the way through.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to ABBS! Most known for his work in the Northeast US for promotions such as Camp Leapfrog, Blitzkrieg! Pro, Invictus, Wrestlers’ Lab, Pro Wrestling Magic, and Wrestle Association HEARTSTRONG Gumi. ABBS tells us how he was a late bloomer when it came to discovering wrestling and a surprising name comes when he says who caught his eye and kept him watching. He then tells us about his love of World of Sport and how his wrestling world grew. What made him decide that he wanted to be a wrestler. What his first years were like training under Johnny Rodz. What made him decide to pursue a chance with other independent promotions. Where the idea for ABBS came from. How he has been revived by the wrestling community and what some of his best memories are so far along with his goals for the future. Then as always the random questions which this week has us discussing the question of what defines seafood as seafood. ABBS is easily one of the sweetest and nicest people that I’ve met in wrestling. While his gimmick isn’t always warmly welcomed by those within wrestling, ABBS love for wrestling is true and he always gives his all. Something we can all respect.

Hey everybody! In this episode we talk to “Queen of the Indies” Tiffany! This episode marks a first as this is the first other podcast host that has been on for an interview. We talk about how she got into wrestling, how she fell out of it, and then got back into it. Find out what wrestler it was that hooked her to keep watching. What made her want to be more than just a fan. How she got into doing a podcast about wrestling. Why she feels podcasting is a good outlet for her. Her relationship with fans and wrestlers before the podcast to now. How wrestling podcast hosts benefit the business and how they can negatively affect the business. Advice for someone who might want to start their own wrestling podcast, and as always the random questions at the end. Including a basement story that definitely caught me off guard. Tiffany is someone you can always see and hear at indy shows all over the northeast while maintaining an amazing body of work through the indie wrestling corner. It was incredibly awesome to talk to her and hear what she had to say along with telling a bit of her story.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to Shannon Hunter! Someone with over 20 years in the business but is currently working in a behind the scenes role for CZW and XPW. We talk about how she came to work with CZW and she explains her role with the company. With Tournament of Death 19 only weeks away we breakdown this years entrants and why they were chosen to be in this years tournament. She gives us plenty of insight and detail on this years TOD and the current state of CZW as a whole. From there we move on to talk about how she became apart of the XPW reboot. What her role with the company is, as well as what it’s been like working with XPW. There is a lot that is covered in this interview that honestly can’t be explained in a short description. Shannon voices her feelings on why fans should continue to support CZW and XPW and where they fit in the independent wrestling community. This honestly might be one of my most detailed oriented episodes in a while and it’s very interesting to hear takes from someone who works with two polarizing people within independent wrestling. And as always the show always ends with the random questions but this episode has one answer that almost leaves me unable to recover. I really hope you all enjoy this episode!

Hey everybody! After a near 8 month layoff we’re finally back! In our first episode since February we talk with a name familiar to those in the capital district and central parts of New York and New England, High Voltage Omar! We talk about how he first discovered wrestling and how his love for it grew. Who some of his early favorites were along with what has kept him a fan. What made him want to be a wrestler and what it was like to train in Puerto Rico under Invader #3 and Savio Vega. We talk about the point where he almost walked away from wrestling and the struggles of trying to find a place after returning from Puerto Rico. We then cover his recent appearance on AEW Dark Elevation and his goals for the future. And as always the random questions at the end. HVO is someone who has helped bring the quality of wrestling in Upstate NY to a new level and it was an absolute pleasure to be able to spend some time with him and hear his story.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to Mr. Fantastic Will Knox! Listen as we talk about how he fell in love with pro wrestling and some of the angles that have hooked him throughout the years. What have been some of his biggest challenges and accomplishments. What it is about pro wrestling that fulfills him. This is another one that goes off the rails quick and returns for bits and pieces but it’s when we go off topic that this episode gets really good. You can hear Will tell stories of what it was like for him growing up a wrestling fan and how some of those moments have translated into him as a pro wrestler. Some of his favorite moments and experiences that not everyone has gotten the chance to have. Will’s love and respect for pro wrestling can be felt throughout this entire episode and that’s what makes it special.

Hey everybody! For this episode we have Mike Skyros back on for a one on one interview for the first time since early 2020. In this interview we catch up on a lot of the things he’s done since then while covering a lot of other topics. There’s so many broad things that are covered in this episode from the muppets Swedish Chef, 80’s and 90’s AJPW, opinions on wrestling, etc. We also spend time talking about his career in promotions like Test of Strength Wrestling, Immortal Championship Wrestling, and New York Championship Wrestling along with a few hours. We also get to talk a bit about the Institute of Professional Wrestling and the culture that goes along with the school. Mike Skyros went from being just a person that I had on for an interview to someone that I truly look at and care for as a friend. In the past couple years it has been amazing to see the growth that he has made and in my opinion has become one of the best pro wrestlers in the northeast.

Hey everybody! It’s the first episode of 2022 and this one is quite the deep dive. In this episode we talk to The Mighty Bosch and Syd Morrigan who are known mostly for their work in the New England indie scene. This one starts like a normal podcast but we go off the rails early and never go back, and not in a bad way at all. It’s hard to explain everything that is contained in this episode. We talk about pro wrestling and how it can be viewed and it’s evolution to what we see today. We talk about how Syd’s pro wrestling fandom is only years old and how that translated into being involved in the scene. Bosch talks about how he first trained in the 90’s and his run for a few years before leaving pro wrestling and what the journey was like to return 20 years later. There is just so much contained in this episode that will really make the gears in your brain go crazy as we dive deep into our feelings about pro wrestling and independent wrestling.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to another person very early in their pro wrestling journey, Corey Jackson! Corey is known around the Western/Upstate NY indie scene for his combination of amazing talent and bright charisma. Here we talk about how he got into wrestling, what hooked him, some of his early favorites, and what made him want to be a wrestler. How he found the Institute of Professional Wrestling and what the training was like there. What he remembers from his first match. What have been some of his biggest challenges and accomplishments along with his goals for the future. As always the random questions are at the end. As of the posting of this podcast Corey hasn’t even had a years worth of matches yet his ability has caught the eye of many people. His love and dedication to pro wrestling is what has led to the amount of success that he has seen to this point. From the moment I first saw him wrestle I got the feeling that he’s going to be something big and I still feel that way today.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to an incredibly talented young man out of Grapplers Anonymous in Buffalo, Myung Jae Lee! We talk to him about how he got into wrestling, who were some of his early favorites, and why he’s still a fan today. What made him want to be a pro wrestler. Why he based his decision on where to go to college on picking a place to train. What the training was like at Grapplers Anonymous. Memories of his first match. What have been some of his biggest challenges and accomplishments. His goals for the figure, and as always the random questions. Myung Jae Lee is ridiculously good for how little he has been in wrestling. There’s a reason he stands out on every show, including the first HEARTSTRONG Gumi show. I honestly and truly believe that Myung Jae Lee is going to be a big deal in this business and will achieve anything he wants too.

Hey everybody! For this episode we again talk to another wrestler early in their career, Carmen Chaos! While only a year into her career, Carmen has developed quite the following in her home state of West Virginia. Listen as we talk about how she was first exposed to wrestling. Who were some of her first favorites. What is it about pro wrestling that has kept her a fan. What made her want to be a wrestler and how her training was. What she remembers from her first match. What have been some of her biggest challenges in her first year of wrestling and what have been some of her biggest accomplishments. She also talks about her dream of becoming the first trans women champion in the state of West Virginia. We also talk a lot about her being trans and trans rights. We discuss what it’s like to be trans in West Virginia and some of the challenges that she has had to deal with. She shares some truly remarkable and inspirational stories in this episode that really make it special. Carmen is a young talent with an insatiable love for pro wrestling. Her talent and drive are something that are going to propel her in the future as she continues to work incredibly hard to try and be the best wrestler that she can be. Carmen Chaos is a name you want to put on your radar because she’s only going to keep making waves.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to one of the more involved names in the Ukrainian wrestling scene, Jake Scukobyte! Listen as Jake tells us about how he discovered pro wrestling on a bootleg vhs tape, and how he found WCW’s Nitro on in the middle of the night on Ukrainian television. What made him want to be a pro wrestler. How backyard wrestling in Ukraine got its footing and how it grew from there. How pro wrestling is viewed in Ukraine and the many challenges that go along with that. The most difficult thing about being a pro wrestler and what accomplishments he is most proud of along with what about pro wrestling makes him want to continue to do it. Also as always the random questions at the end. This honestly is one of the most informative and fascinating episodes of this podcast that I have ever done. Before this I was not very familiar with the pro wrestling scene in Ukraine and hearing about its struggles first hand has been very eye opening. This is an episode that I really would classify as a must listen because of all the things that you will learn from it. I hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as I did making it.

Hey everybody! It’s Thanksgiving today in America so what better when to spend it then talking to one of the premier Russian deathmatch wrestlers, Alexander Nabiev! Listen as he tells us about how he was first exposed to pro wrestling and what made him a fan. Who were some of his first favorite wrestlers. What about pro wrestling has kept him a fan. His first exposure to deathmatch wrestling and who were some of his favorites. What made him want to be a pro wrestler. We talk about how pro wrestling is viewed in Russia and what it’s popularity is like. What made him want to do a deathmatch, and how are deathmatches viewed in Russia. What weapon doesn’t he like and what are some of the worst injuries he’s had. How it feels to be viewed as one of the faces of the Russian deathmatch scene to American fans. We talk about his dream of coming to the United States to wrestle and what the challenges are and why it is a difficult process to navigate. He also tells us about some of his goals for the future. And as always the random questions at the end. Alexander is the first European guest to ever be on the podcast and I couldn’t have had a better guest for it. We learn a lot about the wrestling scene in Russia which people in this part of the world might not know about. Alexander is also a very humble and incredibly nice person who deserves success in this business for all he has given to it. I really hope you all enjoy this episode and Happy Thanksgiving.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to Hardcore Hillbilly! This is another young wrestler who is very early into his career and has been trying to make a name for himself in the Southern US indie scene along with the deathmatch scene. Listen as we talk about how he became a fan of wrestling and what event made him a lifelong fan. What made him want to be a professional wrestler. What made him want to do deathmatches. What it was like training under AR Fox. How he would describe his time on the indies so far. How he got involved with IWA Deep South. We talk about how he was included in Carnage Cup XII and his matches in the tournament including his first round upset victory. Then we go on to cover his debut in Total Psychopathic Wrestling against Raven Havoc and what it was like to work in front of the raucous TPW crowd. And as always we finish up with the random questions that have nothing to do with wrestling. This was a fun interview that gives insight to what it’s like being someone breaking into not only the indie scene but the deathmatch scene in a part of the country where there aren’t a lot of deathmatch promotions. You get to hear stories of what it was like trying to train as a kid in high school while trying to maintain a job as well as making connections in the business and where those can take you. I really enjoyed this conversation with the newly dubbed “Joe Dirt of deathmatches”.

Hey everybody! For this episode referee Sean P comes back on the show. In this episode we catch up on everything that’s been going on with him since his last appearance last September. We talk about the different promotions that Sean works for including ICW NHB, Paradigm, Unsanctioned, New Wave Pro, Glory Pro, and more. We also talk about the current state of the indies and all the amazing talent that is currently in the scene. Sean is always a great person to converse with and this is a prime example. This is a man who is so passionate and knowledgeable about the world of wrestling. The stories he tells are engaging and engrossing. Anytime you see Sean P on a podcast it’s prime listening and this specific one is no exception.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to RJ Adams, the man behind the camera for Red Shoes Media. Listen as we talk about how he got into wrestling and what was a moment from his childhood that really hooked him. Who was some of his favorite wrestlers and what is it about wrestling that has kept him as a fan. From there we cover how he got into photography and what some of his first shoots were. What made him get the idea to mix his photography with his love of wrestling. Where the name Red Shoes Media came from. The difficulties that come from photographing wrestling and some of the extra difficulties that come from photographing deathmatches. What are some of his favorite moments that he has captured and what makes independent wrestling so special to him. This was an incredibly fun and engaging episode to make. RJ really has a way of portraying the emotions he is feeling into words and it comes across well here. He tells some amazing stories and of course answers some ridiculous questions at the end.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to a young pro wrestler who is early in his career, Denim Kovic. Denim has wrestled for New York Championship Wrestling, Truly Independent Wrestling, and Wrestle Association HEARTSTRONG Gumi (cheap plug) during his short career but has already been turning heads. Listen as he tells us how he discovered wrestling and who some of his early favorites were along with what wrestlers he likes to watch today. What made him decide to go through with being a professional wrestler. What made him choose the school he did and what training was like for him. What his first goal as a wrestler was. Who were some of the people that were most helpful to him as he was starting his journey as a pro wrestler. What were some of the challenges he faced right out of the gate. What it’s like for him when being in a tag or singles match. What have been some of his most rewarding experiences and his goals for the future. Then of course we end with the random questions. Denim is a young talent I see tons of potential in and I really think will be something special in wrestling. He has all the raw talent in the world and I can’t wait to be able to watch him grow and succeed.

Hey everybody! After a bit of time off the show is back! For this episode we talk to a man who isn’t as talked about as he should be, a former TPW Deathmatch champion, Nefarious Creedmore. Listen as he tells us about how he got into wrestling and who some of his early favorites were. How he broke into the business and the age that he did. He tells us about his introduction to deathmatch wrestling and how he wound up in his first deathmatch. What his least favorite weapon is and what some of his biggest challenges have been. Where he draws influence from and what he finds most rewarding in wrestling. We also talk about his upcoming match this Saturday for Total Psychopathic Wrestling. Creedmore is someone who really has a mind for wrestling and he gets to show a bit of that here and it was truly a pleasure to be able to talk to him.

Hey everybody! In this episode we talk to Steven Johnson, one of the minds behind Total Psychopathic Wrestling. In this episode we cover every TPW event since the last time we talked. Which means we cover last summer all the way up until now. We even go over this Saturday’s card. If you’re a big TPW fan this episode is perfect for you because it gives you a real peek behind the scenes into how certain things came together and some stories you might not hear otherwise. Steven is someone I always find it incredibly easy to talk too and it really shows in this episode.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to the current TPW Deathmatch champion Raven Havok! We talk about how he got into wrestling and his unique answer. What made him want to be a wrestler and what his training was like. What was his first goal as a pro wrestler. Who was his first deathmatch idol. What made him want to do his first deathmatch and if he thought it would be a one time thing. What weapons can he not stand. We talk about his monumental 2020 in TPW and how his 2021 started off with him winning the TPW Deathmatch championship. His title defenses are also covered. We talk about his win of the Colt 45 Memorial Cup at XWW’s “Death to the Queen 2”. Then finally we cover this upcoming weekend’s show “45”, a memorial show for Colt 45. And as always finishing up with some ridiculous questions. I honestly feel like Raven is one of the most underrated deathmatch wrestlers in the country and I throughly enjoyed my time taking to him and I can’t wait to have him back on the show again.

Hey everybody! For this episode we get to talk to “The King of Chaos” himself Logan Black! Listen here as we talk about how he became a fan of wrestling and who some of his early favorites were. When he made the decision of wanting to be a pro wrestler and some stories of his training. We talk about what the indie scene was like when he broke into wrestling compared to what it is like today. We talk about his 2020 and what it was like when the world came crashing down. We talk about his debut on Limitless Wrestling’s “The Road” and what that experience was like. From there we get onto his role as a trainer and what it’s like to be able to work with the next generation of talent. I also talk to him about his own podcast “Year One”. What made him decide to start his own podcast and why to just focus on someone’s first year of wrestling. Then of course comes the random questions. This was such a fun conversation that as always on this podcast goes way off topic at times but that’s one of the things that makes these conversations so special. This was one with a person who has given so much to wrestling and you can tell how much he loves it when he speaks about it.

Hey everybody! For this episode I talk to “The Coney Island Warrior” Travis Dykes! This is one of my interviews I find to be one of the most hilarious because Travis and I have a similar sense of humor so if you like us then you’ll love it. We talk about a lot here like what got him into wrestling and what made him want to be a wrestler. What his training was like. What his first few years on the indies were like. If he always wanted to be a deathmatch wrestler. Where does The Coney Island Warrior nickname come from. What is one weapon he wants nothing to do with. Why is it that he bleeds so damn much. Who are some of his favorite people he’s been able to share a ring with and what are his plans for the future. Of course this thing breaks off into tangents at every turn. So I also hope you enjoy the talk about Toyota’s, Adult Swim cartoons, and of course the random questions at the end.

Hey everybody! For this episode I’m talking to one half of Higher Society, Paris Van Dale! Here we catch up since her last time on the podcast and talk about being on Limitless Wrestling’s “The Road” and Chaotic Wrestling’s “Reloaded”. Of course things get off topic and the random questions in this one are more than memorable. Paris is one of New England’s best up and comers and despite only being in the business for a short time she has the ring presence and charisma of someone who has been doing this for a while. I can’t wait to see where wrestling takes her in the future.

Hey everybody! This episode is special and if that’s the first thing I’m putting then you should know that I mean it. For this episode I talk to Roni Nicole! Roni is someone who has been all over the world and has been in the ring with some of my favorite wrestlers ever. We don’t even cover half of the questions I had for her in this so a part two will be coming. In this episode though we talk about how she started watching wrestling and who were some of her favorites. How she wound up training and under who. Some of the struggles she had in her first few years and how she got to Japan. There is also a ton of side talk about so many things including race in wrestling, 90’s Nick shows, and Aja Kong. I loved every minute of this conversation and I can’t wait to talk to Roni again.

Hey everybody! For this episode Armani Kayos is back on the podcast for his first solo interview. Here we talk mostly about his involvement in Limitless Wrestling’s The Road and cover his appearances in seasons 1 and 2. We also talk about being recently featured in Chaotic Wrestling’s Reloaded. There’s also plenty of random side bar stuff all along the way. Armani is someone who is so incredible talented and has the ring presence of someone who has spent double or triple amount of the time he has in wrestling. Whether it’s singles or tag wrestling he is truly something special and it won’t be long until everyone knows him.

Hey everybody! For February we are celebrating Black history month by only interviewing Black wrestlers. To kick it off we are talking to “The Answer to Your Prayers” Ariela Nyx! Listen as Ariela tells us how she got into wrestling and who were some of her favorites. What made her want to be a wrestler and where she went to train. What she remembers from her first year. What have been some of the most difficult and positive moments in her career. What she’s been doing to keep busy during the pandemic. How she became the host for Synergy’s 2020 Women’s Garden State Invitational. How it felt to be on the Cassandro Cup show, and what are the rest of her goals for 2021. Ariela is an incredibly underrated talent and someone I hope has a huge 2021. I hope you all take the time to listen to this interview with one of the more positive people in wrestling.

Hey everybody! Join Shelby, Juicy, Kodi Lee, my brother-in-law Zack, and I as we watch the last man standing match and the men’s royal rumble from this years Royal Rumble. There’s a lot of rambling and side topics but if you have nothing better to do then you should listen to this for the comic relief alone.

Hey everybody! For this episode Becca returns to the show but she’s not basic anymore! Listen as we talk about her time on Limitless Wrestling’s The Road and her appearance on this years Vacationland Cup show! We also talk about her debuts in Northeast Wrestling and Chaotic Wrestling! Especially what it feels like to be the current number one contender to the Chaotic Wrestling Women’s championship. There is also way to much to even describe here in this intro that we talk about. Becca is a person who’s eccentric bubbly personality creates the perfect situation for laughs and a great time. I always love getting the chance to talk to her because she genuinely makes me laugh so hard. I hope you all enjoy this one as much as I do.

Hey everybody! For this episode I have “The Rabid Pit Bull” Matt Raby back on the show for a solo interview! We talk about how he got into wrestling and who some of his favorite wrestlers were. What made him want to be a wrestler. How his cousin Hack hooked him up with his first trainers and where it went from there. What made him decide to start his career in another state and what was it like when he first started wrestling in Tennessee. What it’s like to be such a fan favorite at this point in his career. When did he know that he wanted to be more than just a wrestler. I ask him if he feels he’s currently having the best run of his career and there is plenty of talk about Total Psychopathic Wrestling. Matt Raby is someone who has been incredibly gracious to me and has given me plenty of opportunities along with the rest of the brain trust that runs TPW. It was great to be able to sit down and talk with him and let him be able to tell some of his story.

Hey everybody! Join me for the first episode of 2021 where I talk to Keith Gavins! A standout on the Tennessee indie scene Keith Gavins is an incredible talent. Listen as we talk about what got him into wrestling and who were some of his favorites. What made him want to be a pro wrestler and what his training was like. Who were some of the people that helped him when he started. Where did the initial idea for The Hollowpoints come from and how did it get off the ground? What was it like winning the Total Psychopathic Wrestling tag team titles especially under the circumstances of how it was done. What is it like adjusting to a new tag partner in the middle of a title run? What his favorite part of being a wrestler is and of course the ridiculous random questions at the end. I had a great time sitting down and talking with Keith. Not only is he an incredible wrestler who to me is so underrated but he’s also a just a fantastic person.

Hey everybody! For this episode of Steel Crime Match Shelby and I are back to talk about Jim Breaks. One of the most recognizable faces of British wrestling from the 60’s to the 80’s, Jim Breaks won numerous titles and even had one of the most painful looking finishing maneuvers of the time. However it is the last few years of his life that we are focusing on and his alleged dealings with his estranged girlfriend Donna Cowley. Since this is our first full episode doing this be gentle on us, it’s either going to get better or worse from here.

Hey everybody! So for this episode we start another podcast within a podcast. For this series I’m pairing together with my wife Shelby. While I’ve mentioned before that Shelby isn’t a big wrestling fan she is a huge fan of true crime stories. When talking tonight at dinner we realized that there is a huge crossover between the two and that we could possibly do episodes about this. So sit back for the next 45+ minutes as you hear us talk about wrestlers who were either accused or convicted of crimes as we talk about who we should do full length episodes on.

Hey everybody! For this episode I get to talk to a man of many hats, Hack! Known for his work in the East Tennessee indie scene, Total Psychopathic Wrestling, and his own Hacks Horror Show you get to hear the story from his mouth of where it all started. He tells us who his favorites were growing up and where he sided in WWF vs. WCW. What made him want to be a wrestler and what his training was like. What it was like breaking into the Tennessee indie scene in the mid 2000’s. Who influenced his character from the beginning. What made him want to do work behind the curtain and the story of how Total Psychopathic Wrestling started. Where did the idea for Hacks Horror Show come from and what have been some of his favorite things to come from it. We also talk about his recent turn and what it’s like for him to do something new in his career. This interview might go off the rails at times for a bit but it’s one of the things that makes it great. Hack really gets the chance here to tell his story with nothing holding him back. Even in his own words he’s someone who has tended to fly under the radar and I was more than happy to give him a platform to speak his mind. I really hope you all give this a listen because this is a great one.

Hey everybody! For the first time in AITB history we are having a wrestler back for a second interview! In this podcast we cover what Big Juicy has been doing since the last time we talked to her in June. Including her match with Corinne Mink from PAPW and winning the BST Wrestling Monarch Women’s championship. From there my wife Shelby takes over the podcast for the first time and begins to ask some questions of her own. I’m not going to lie this one goes off of the rails early and often but that’s one of the reasons that makes this one so good. There’s even a bonus cameo from Kodi Lee towards the end. If you’re a fan of Big Juicy or couples bickering then this one is for you!

Hey everybody! For this episode I get to talk to “The Devil Himself” Drexl! One of the more unique characters in wrestling he also has a great story of how he’s reached where he has as we are heading into 2021. He tells us about how he became a fan of wrestling and his early memories of it growing up in Detroit. After traveling around working in radio he made his way to Portland and tells us how he got his foot in the door for wrestling and started training with The Grappler. Then how his relationship with Luther (of FMW, IWA Japan, and AEW fame) began and what he taught him. Drexl then tells us about how he met “Playboy” Buddy Rose and how he got the opportunity to train with him. We talk about why he decided to go the hardcore route in wrestling. We also cover his debut for ICW NHB and WAC’s current without a crowd series. There is just so much that we cover here that it’s really hard to list it all in this description. As someone who loves wrestling and loves the ability to talk to people within the wrestling business it is always great when you know your connecting with someone and that the interview is going well. Right from the get go I got this feeling and knew this one is going to be special. Easily one of my favorite interviews I’ve ever done I really suggest that you check this one out.

Hey everybody! For this special watch along Danny Atom and Guy Sadlowski themselves join me as we watch their trilogy of singles matches in New York Championship Wrestling between 2018 and 2019. There’s way to much to try and explain in this small space but we cover their entire year long feud in this special episode and both men give great inside information of what was going on behind the scenes during this whole process. If you have ever wanted to hear how a feud in indie wrestling works, especially an extended one, then this is the episode for you.

Hey everybody for this episode I talk to Brad Cash! An incredibly underrated wrestler from the south who doesn’t get enough of his due. Listen as we talk about how he got into wrestling and who were some of his favorites. How he transitioned from football to wrestling. What his early years were like. The story of how he did his first deathmatch. If he feels he’s underrated or not. We also cover his recent incident with Jericho from rehab and talk about his match at Total Psychopathic Wrestling’s Hallowicked event on 10/24. There’s also a lot of great stuff that can’t really be explained here but Brad goes into a lot of details here and also gives a basement story that is going to be hard to forget.

This episode was originally published August 6th, 2020. Hey everybody! For this episode you get to hear from two guys who are highly involved in the Tennessee indie scene. First I talk to Steve and he tells us how he got into the wrestling business and then we cover the card for KAPOW Wrestling’s Unfinished Business 2 which is happening this Saturday! After that Matt joins us and he tells us about how he got into the business. They tell us how they met and how they decided to partner together with Total Psychopathic Wrestling. They also tell us what sets TPW away from everyone else in the area. From there we cover TPW’s Hotter Then Hell card which is happening next weekend and is absolutely stacked. I said it on this episode and I’ll say it again here, keep your eyes on these promotions because both are doing big things.

Hey everybody! For this episode I talk to Tyler Graves (formerly known as Cody McCulley)! In this episode we talk about how he got into wrestling and who were some of his favorites. How he was able to start training at 15 and was it different from what he had imagined. What it was like when he started. How long it was before he did his first deathmatch and if he thought it would be a one time thing. If he feels it’s important that people understand that he’s more than just a deathmatch wrestler. What made him start Pro Wrestling Georgia. If he’s had any issues running his own promotion while being young. What his biggest accomplishments in his career are so far. From there we cover Pro Wrestling Georgia’s “No Rest For The Wicked Show” on October 17th at The Landmark Arena in Cornelia, Georgia!

Hey everybody! For this episode I talk to the “Purple Haired Maniac” Charlie Kruel! She talks to us about how she got into wrestling and who some of her favorites were and what inspired her to be a wrestler. She gives us some stories from her training and some of the challenges she experienced. Her first experiences on the indie scene. Who are people that have been supportive to her so far in her career. What are some of her favorite matches. How she feels about the current Midwest indie scene and intergender wrestling along with her goals for the future. I found this interview to be not only really informative but also inspiring. Charlie is someone whose love for the business shines through and it really can connect with other people and their love of wrestling. I really hope everyone listens to this one.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to Francis Wright! In this interview he tells us about how he was exposed to pro wrestling. How his time spent as FRANTIK changed him. What put him on the mission he is on today. Why pro wrestling needs to be destroyed. How wrestling fans can stop being dirty miscreants. How promoters received mind controlling chemicals. How the Illuminati gained control of pro wrestling. We also talk about his mind control protection, his singing, dating advice, dietary choices, and some of his goals for the future. In this interview Francis has no problem telling the world the truths that he knows and I hope you enjoy listening to them.

Hey everybody! For this episode Jazmin tags along with me as we interview a man of many talents who also happens to be a wrestling referee who has been seen all over the country, Sean P! We talk about how he became a fan of wrestling and if he ever wanted to be a wrestler. How he got the opportunity to be a referee. What makes a good referee. How did he get involved in refereeing deathmatches and how different that is from a regular match. How he got the opportunities to work for some of the large indies he has appeared on. Who are some of his favorite people to work with and more. This was a really fun interview where I learned a lot of different things not only about Sean but in general. I hope you guys really enjoy this one as much as Jazmin and I did.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to Aaliyah Morales! Another of the young incredibly talented wrestlers out of the New England area. Here we talk about what got her into wrestling and what made her want to be a pro wrestler. What it was like to break into the historically talented New England scene. How long she’s been wrestling and some of her biggest challenges in her career. How has COVID affected her career and when might we see her in a ring again. This is one of my favorite interviews I’ve done, and a lot of that has to do with the non wrestling stuff we talk about. We both talk about an issue that is very important to us and that really struck a cord with me. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.

Hey everybody! Jazmin and I are back for our second episode in this Watch Alone series, so listen to us as we watch this years Insane 8 live. There are also appearances from Shelby and all of my children. I could try to explain everything that’s covered here but the amount of times that we go off topic is way to many. Hope you enjoy!

Hey everybody! For this episode I talk to Dajaé Simone! Dajaé is a part of the incredibly stacked women’s roster in New England. In this interview she tells us about how she started watching wrestling and what hooked her. What made her want to be a pro wrestler. Where she went to train. What is was like breaking into the scene in New England. The women’s scene in New England and the importance of intergender wrestling. Who are some of her favorite people she’s worked with and who has given her knowledge. What wrestling in the current COVID era is like and what are some of her goals for the future. Along with the usual ridiculous questions. Dajaé is clearly a woman who is cutting her own path in the world. There’s nothing fake about her and everything she presents is as real as it gets. It was an honor to be able to talk to her in her first podcast.

Hey everybody! Join Shelby and I as we watch a chunk of the first World Championship Wrestling (Saturday Night) of 1988. So boot up the network and listen to us as we talk about Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin, Shelby having no clue who Tully Blanchard is, taking way to much time talking about a jobber that Lex Luger faces, Dick Murdoch being absolutely crazy, and some prime Eddie Gilbert.

Hey everybody! This is the debut of our second Watch Alone series as Jazmin, one of my best friends, and I watch deathmatches. For this first episode we watch this years KOTDM tournament. This episode covers both nights. So if you make it through this whole episode I commend you. Besides that it would be pretty hard to explain this episode. There’s a lot going on both in matches and conversation so I hope you enjoy this.

Hey everybody! For this episode I talk to “The Duke of Hardcore” John Wayne Murdoch! Here we talk about how he was just added to this years King of the Deathmatch, why he is doing the tournament, and what it means to him. From there we talk about ICW No Holds Barred. He tells us about what it’s been like working with them so far and what it’s like working in their unique setup. After that we cover the Deathmatch Circus night one main event between him and AKIRA. Then we move on to cover ICW Milwaukee’s Insane 8. We talk about his opening round match with Orin Veidt and if he can possibly end his streak. There’s so much more that also gets covered here and is such a good listen from a man who I can’t say enough good things about.