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Scottish Wrestling Network

By Billy Strachan

The Scottish Wrestling Network hosted by Billy Strachan.

Interviewing the new faces and veterans of the Scottish wrestling scene with some bonuses thrown in for good measure.

Including: SWN Podcast, Wrestle Ropes Podcast, Untitled Wrestling Podcast by SWN, Sharp Dojo Series, and more!

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SWN Live! The Podcast - September 24th 2022

Scottish Wrestling NetworkSep 24, 2022

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SWN Podcast | Ian Skinner V: Forget The Insecticide, Bring On The Nukes!

SWN Podcast | Ian Skinner V: Forget The Insecticide, Bring On The Nukes!

Welcome to the first episode of Season 7! Ian Skinner returns, this time we tackle Starship Troopers... and wrestling probably.
Mar 16, 202402:00:55
The Soul Sessions Audio | Big Ross Hauser

The Soul Sessions Audio | Big Ross Hauser

Prepare yourself for termination, as one half of Termination Z: Ross Hauser joins The Soul Sessions. Ross reveals his first match he saw when he was longer, ranking Bret Hart + Shawn Michaels as well as The Undertaker, his favourite matches in The Undertaker's streak, thoughts on his Last Ride documentary, getting to see Drew McIntyre return and win the ICW Championship after his WWE Release, starting at Community Pro Wrestling (CPW), forming Termination Z with Daro, wanting to face The Motor City Machine Guns within CPW, attending a seminar with Santino Marella, getting to appear on a show with Subculture (Flash Morgan Webster & Mark Andrews) at the upcoming CPW: Tag Team Tournament, his goal to win the CPW Tag Team Titles, being an idol to those with Autism and much more.
Mar 11, 202432:17
The Soul Sessions Audio | Eastern Bloc

The Soul Sessions Audio | Eastern Bloc

Prepare to learn the ways of the Slav, as for a special iteration of the show Jan Islav & Topalovic representing The Eastern Bloc joins The Soul Sessions. Jan details how his 2023 has been since he last appeared on the show, how his cousin Stan the Slav has been within Community Pro Wrestling (CPW), the reason and aim of the formation of The Eastern Bloc, how each member of the group adds to the goal of The Eastern Bloc, facing off against Glasgow Grindhouse, why they aim to spread the ways and history of the Slav's throughout the wrestling world. Topalovic delves into his past as a wrestling referee, how the role of a ref is key to every wrestling match, what drove him to join The Eastern Bloc, the journey of coming to the UK to wrestle, how the culture of UK wrestling is viewed, goals for The Eastern Bloc, thoughts on Andy Roberts historic UEWA Championship reign coming to an end at the hands of Robert Star. Now grab your shots of vodka and prepare to learn the ways of the Slav from The Eastern Bloc.
Mar 04, 202401:15:24
The Soul Sessions Audio | Bleeding Gums Wrestling Returns

The Soul Sessions Audio | Bleeding Gums Wrestling Returns

Time for Pro Blood, Pro Glass and Pro Wrestling as Bleeding Gums Wrestling returns to The Soul Sessions.

Andy details how the rest of 2023 was for Bleeding Gums Wrestling, thoughts on UK Deathmatch wrestling legend: Iceman announcing his retirement, attending RISE G.O.D tournament, reflecting on their debut show in Edinburgh, his favourite match from BGW: Ultraviolent Referendum, what fans can expect from BGW: Lust for Death Tournament, showing off the BGW: UK Deathmatch Championship, how the championship was created, setting up the Lust for Death tournament and much more.
Mar 01, 202401:05:10
The Soul Sessions Audio | Fulton King

The Soul Sessions Audio | Fulton King

All rise for the king and batterer of dafties, as Fulton King joins The Soul Sessions. Fulton details his love for the WWE games, rating the vary series of WWE games, thoughts on WWE 2K24, thoughts on CM Punk's injury at the Royal Rumble, thoughts on the ongoing changes around Insane Championship Wrestling (ICW), rating his favourite Wrestling themes, then rating his worst wrestling themes, what match he would like to see Mercedes Mone have if she joins All Elite Wrestling (AEW), thoughts on AEW: ALL IN this year, sharing his love for deathmatch wrestling, his experience at Bleeding Gums Wrestling debut show last year and much more.

Feb 28, 202453:49
FCW Podcast | Episode 10 | March 1st Preview with Botchico
Feb 26, 202401:42:30
The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 15 | 'Blootoon Wrestling Extravaganza' (24 Feb 2024) Recap

The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 15 | 'Blootoon Wrestling Extravaganza' (24 Feb 2024) Recap

Billy recaps the events at WrestleZone's 'Blootoon Wrestling Extravaganza'.
Feb 26, 202419:45
The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 14 | 'Blootoon Wrestling Extravaganza' (24 Feb 2024) Preview

The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 14 | 'Blootoon Wrestling Extravaganza' (24 Feb 2024) Preview

WrestleZone return to Peterhead this Saturday and Billy gives you the low down of what's been announced.
Feb 21, 202401:06:29
The Soul Sessions Audio | Nathan Oliver

The Soul Sessions Audio | Nathan Oliver

It's time to welcome his arrival as a member of 'The Pack' Nathan Oliver joins The Soul Sessions. Nathan details his first exposure to wrestling, deciding to engage with wrestling training, loving the WWE 2K games, additions he love to see added to them, thoughts on the sad passing of Bray Wyatt, attending AEW: ALL IN, his belief on it being the best wrestling experience he has attended, his favourite match at the show, matches he would like to see at this years edition of the show, wrestling in his house with his friends when he was younger, thoughts on Bryan Danielson entering his final year as a full time wrestler, thoughts on the matches announced for AEW: Full Gear 2023, forming 'The Pack' in CPW, the goals of 'The Pack' within CPW and much more.


Feb 19, 202447:26
SWN Podcast On Tour | with Irn Dru Marshall

SWN Podcast On Tour | with Irn Dru Marshall

A Season 6 extra! I chatted with Irn Dru Marshall about his match with Mr Wrestling on March 29th in South Africa for the WAW SA Championship.
Feb 16, 202434:55
SWN Podcast On Tour | Mikkey Vago II: Encore

SWN Podcast On Tour | Mikkey Vago II: Encore

Season 6 is over but there's still time for an encore!
Feb 14, 202401:24:22
The Soul Sessions Audio | The Renegade Wrex

The Soul Sessions Audio | The Renegade Wrex

Prepare to face a individual with a renegade like spirit as The Renegade Wrex joins The Soul Sessions. Wrex details his first exposure to wrestling, being introduced to the Scottish independent scene, first heading to Community Pro Wrestling (CPW), Learning from Ravie-Davie, forming the faction 'The Pack' in CPW, What is the goal of 'The Pack' in CPW and more.


Feb 12, 202422:20
SWN Podcast On Tour | with Frank Gallo

SWN Podcast On Tour | with Frank Gallo

It's an epilogue, or just a way to extend Season 6 by one more week... Billy is joined by Frank Gallo!
Feb 07, 202401:00:54
All About The Disco | Episode 5 | 'Friday Night Disco: A New Era' (9 Feb 2024) Preview

All About The Disco | Episode 5 | 'Friday Night Disco: A New Era' (9 Feb 2024) Preview

Billy previews this Friday's SOLD OUT Discovery Wrestling show at Portabello Town Hall in Edinburgh.

Feb 06, 202434:30
The Soul Sessions Audio | Thorin

The Soul Sessions Audio | Thorin

Here comes the 'Glaswegian Viking' as Thorin joins The Soul Sessions.

Thorin shares his experience in becoming a wrestling fan, deciding to pursue wrestling training, meeting Ravie-Davie, training at Community Pro Wrestling (CPW), thoughts on the great and welcoming environment at CPW, goal to win the CPW Championship, traveling abroad to wrestle in Belgium, how the opportunity to wrestle in Belgium came to be possible and much more.
Feb 05, 202424:09
SWN Podcast On Tour | SWN Year End Awards 2023 Results

SWN Podcast On Tour | SWN Year End Awards 2023 Results

Time to announce the winners of the 2023 SWN Year End Awards!
Jan 31, 202455:24
The Soul Sessions Audio | Discovery Wrestling

The Soul Sessions Audio | Discovery Wrestling

It is time to return for some Disco Wrestling as Alan Smith of Discovery Wrestling returns to The Soul Sessions. Alan details how 2023 has been for Discovery Wrestling, their shows since appearing on the show, returning to Portobello Town Hall, his thoughts on the TNA Gut Check in Glasgow last year, thoughts on why he believes Caleb Valhalla, Emersyn Jayne and The Kings of the North would thrive in Total Non-Stop Action (TNA) Wrestling, in one word describing the title runs of Gene Munny & Kasey in Discovery, talking about what fans can expect from this new upcoming era of Discovery as well as their new championship and much more.
Jan 29, 202449:57
SWN Podcast On Tour | Granite City Showdown

SWN Podcast On Tour | Granite City Showdown

The final road trip of the season as Billy is back in Aberdeen for Granite City Showdown.
Jan 26, 202401:15:32
SWN Podcast On Tour | with The Scotaricans

SWN Podcast On Tour | with The Scotaricans

KJ Mack returns to the podcast, bringing along Dave Rivera as we talk Scotaricans.
Jan 23, 202401:16:18
The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 13 | 'Granite City Showdown' (20 Jan 2024) Recap

The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 13 | 'Granite City Showdown' (20 Jan 2024) Recap

Billy recaps this past Saturday's WrestleZone event at the Rich Energy Arena in Aberdeen.
Jan 22, 202413:32
FCW Podcast | Episode 9 | January Double Header Preview with Kairn Douglas

FCW Podcast | Episode 9 | January Double Header Preview with Kairn Douglas

Fair City Wrestling returns to Perth and Dundee on January 26th and 27th. Patryk Peterski is joined by Kairn Douglas to preview the return to Perth at the Tulloch Institute on the 26th, and the Showcase taking place at Queen's Hotel in Dundee on the 27th.

Tickets are still available, but limited, at faircitywrestling.com

Jan 21, 202401:15:08
SWN Podcast On Tour | with Risky Business

SWN Podcast On Tour | with Risky Business

Ashton Rainn and Jack Ripley join the podcast for some Risky Business.
Jan 19, 202401:17:36
The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 12 | 'Granite City Showdown' (20 Jan 2024) Preview

The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 12 | 'Granite City Showdown' (20 Jan 2024) Preview

Happy new year! Billy is back to preview the upcoming WrestleZone event taking place this Saturday. It's Granite City Showdown at the Rich Energy Arena in Aberdeen.
Jan 17, 202401:11:55
SWN Podcast On Tour | with Legends Never Die

SWN Podcast On Tour | with Legends Never Die

Sami Sparx and Fulton King return to the podcast but this time together! It's Legends Never Die!
Jan 16, 202401:57:51
SWN Podcast On Tour | with Sebastian Asher

SWN Podcast On Tour | with Sebastian Asher

God's Gift to Podcasting, Sebastian Asher joins the podcast.
Jan 12, 202401:16:26
SWN Podcast On Tour | with Patryk Peterski

SWN Podcast On Tour | with Patryk Peterski

On this edition, Billy chats with FCW Podcast co-host and King of the Class Patryk Peterski!
Jan 09, 202401:33:33
The Soul Sessions Audio | The Wanderer

The Soul Sessions Audio | The Wanderer

Don't worry folks, no need to fear as The Wanderer is here on The Soul Sessions.

Wanderer details his initial exposure to wrestling as a child, idolising Batista, feeling that Batista has been the most successful wrestler turned actor, his favourite run of Batista in WWE, starting his own training path in the Scottish wrestling scene, returning to the wrestling scene after a break away, training with previous guest and owner of Community Pro Wrestling (CPW) Ravie-Davie, thoughts on what Ravie-Davie has created with CPW, wrestling for the CPW Championship against previous guest: Thatcher Wright, thoughts on Thatcher being the biggest heel in Scottish Wrestling, starting Attitude Pro Wrestling, what wants to achieve with Attitude, the process that went into the first show, their upcoming show the Ruggy Rumble, thoughts on the upcoming woman's match featuring previous guest Nicole Jasmin, the rumble that will crown the first APW Champion, sharing details on their biggest planned show Bound for Wishaw and much more.
Jan 07, 202441:42
SWN Podcast On Tour | with Lee MacRae

SWN Podcast On Tour | with Lee MacRae

In the first episodes of 2024, Billy is joined by Lee MacRae.
Jan 05, 202401:14:48
The Soul Sessions Audio | Mister Manoval

The Soul Sessions Audio | Mister Manoval

Welcome to the good times folks, as meet your new best friend, Mister Manoval. Manoval details his initial exposure to wrestling, the joy has in character work within wrestling, how wrestling as a medium is unique, training with Joe Hendry, advice her learned from Joe, how music is a key aspect within wrestling, his personal favourite wrestling themes, being a wrestling manager, the roles as a wrestling manager in modern day wrestling, thoughts if managing is a lost aspect within wrestling, the key to engaging with the crowd as a wrestling manager. Also, sharing the creation of his faction 'The Good Times' also meeting it's members (all previous guests of the show) Robb Stow, Monstrum and Judas Grey, why he went to add Robert Balfour & Ross Hunter (The Par) to list of clients. his goal with being paired with The Par, how he has his eyes on two female wrestlers who he would feel be a great addition to 'The Good Times' and much more.
Jan 03, 202401:07:06
The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 11 | 2023 Year In Review

The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 11 | 2023 Year In Review

Billy gives a run down of the happenings in the North East with a Year In Review special!
Dec 31, 202342:43
SWN Podcast On Tour | The Christmas Party!

SWN Podcast On Tour | The Christmas Party!

Kyle and Kayleigh from K&K Wrestle Factory join Billy to talk Scottish wrestling and preview the upcoming SWN Year End Awards.
Dec 29, 202302:22:35
FCW Podcast | Episode 8 | Christmas Special with Kevin Williams

FCW Podcast | Episode 8 | Christmas Special with Kevin Williams

It’s a Christmas special! Duke has taken a brief sabbatical as Patryk is joined by Kevin Williams to talk about 2023 in Fair City Wrestling.
Dec 27, 202302:41:40
SWN Podcast On Tour | Martin MacAlistair II: The Winless Soldier

SWN Podcast On Tour | Martin MacAlistair II: The Winless Soldier

Martin MacAlistair returns for a catch up.
Dec 22, 202301:05:22
The Soul Sessions Audio | SBX

The Soul Sessions Audio | SBX

It is time for an experience as Sam Barbour joins The Soul Sessions.

Sam details how he feels tape trading wrestling tapes helped build the love for wrestling in the UK, he also shares how he was first exposed to wrestling, also Sam shares how he feels great proud as a Scottish wrestler seeing Impact Wrestling bring over their Gut Check to the UK, Sam also shares his thoughts on Impact rebranding back to Total Non-Stop Action in 2024, sharing his love for Community Pro Wrestling and what owner Ravie-Davie has built for Scottish wrestlers and it's many fans, his thoughts on the great classes offer to children by Community Pro Wrestling and his pride in these classes, thoughts on the future of the Scottish Wrestling scene and much more.

Dec 20, 202343:24
SWN Podcast On Tour | Ronan King II: Long Live The King

SWN Podcast On Tour | Ronan King II: Long Live The King

Ronan King returns for a catch up.
Dec 15, 202301:10:34
The Soul Sessions Audio | Zachary Swift

The Soul Sessions Audio | Zachary Swift


Grab a whisky or rum as for 'The Modern Gentleman' Zachary Swift joins The Soul Sessions.

Zachary shares his story of first watching wrestling, deciding to pursue a life inside the squared circle, first training at FPWA as well as the name change to Pro Wrestling Ready (PWR), learning from Andy Roberts and Johnny Lions, what advice 'The Modern Gentleman' could provide to the other students at PWR, thoughts on Discovery Wrestling, his goals for the future, his tag team match with previous guest: Redfield against The Meat Factory and much more.
Dec 13, 202340:18
SWN Podcast On Tour | Christmas Chaos

SWN Podcast On Tour | Christmas Chaos

Illness be damned! Billy is back on tour as he travels to WrestleZone Christmas Chaos.
Dec 08, 202301:24:04
The Soul Sessions Audio | Ashley Vega Returns

The Soul Sessions Audio | Ashley Vega Returns

Ashley Vega returns to The Soul Sessions. Ashley details how 2023 has effected her career in general, facing previous guest of the show: Daisy Jenkins at FPWA: T'was a Night at the Wrestling, FPWA changing their name to Pro Wrestling Ready (PWR), PWR opening up a second school in Livingston, attending the grand opening of the second school, the cross overs with New Wave Academy & Iron Girders, being the only woman wrestler in a Fatal Fife-way Match, how inter-gender wrestling is a great opportunity for wrestlers to learn, facing Molly Spartan as well as Emersyn James, attending the Impact Wrestling: Gut Check, thoughts on Impact rebranding back to Total Non-Stop Action (TNA) Wrestling, thoughts on TNA's future, sharing her dislike for the Netflix adaptation of Death Note, which Death Note character she would want to have gear inspired by. As well, commenting on her opponents in the upcoming all woman Fatal Fife-Way at PWR: T'was a Night at the Wrestling 2, her ongoing rivalry with Daisy Jenkins, thoughts on appearing in a deathmatch, who she feels will win between Andy Roberts and Frank Gallo for Andy's championship at the same show and much more.
Dec 06, 202341:17
FCW Podcast | Episode 7 | A Fight Before Christmas Preview with Jay Robin

FCW Podcast | Episode 7 | A Fight Before Christmas Preview with Jay Robin

Duke Cannon and Patryk Peterski are joined by Jay Robin to take a look at Fair City Wrestling's A Fight Before Christmas event taking place on December 8th.
Dec 04, 202301:48:21
The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 10 | 'Christmas Chaos' (2 Dec 2023) Recap

The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 10 | 'Christmas Chaos' (2 Dec 2023) Recap

Let's talk about this past weekend's WrestleZone Christmas Chaos!
Dec 04, 202320:25
SWN Podcast On Tour | with JTT

SWN Podcast On Tour | with JTT

JTT joins the podcast for a chat.
Dec 01, 202301:03:18
The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 9 | 'Christmas Chaos' (2 Dec 2023) Preview

The WrestleZone Podcast | Episode 9 | 'Christmas Chaos' (2 Dec 2023) Preview

Billy is back to talk about this Saturday's SOLD OUT WrestleZone Christmas Chaos event.
Nov 29, 202301:12:05
SWN Podcast On Tour | with Fraser Girvan

SWN Podcast On Tour | with Fraser Girvan

On this edition, Billy is joined by Fraser Girvan.
Nov 24, 202301:27:41
The Soul Sessions Audio | Redfield

The Soul Sessions Audio | Redfield

Gather your books and get ready to learn, Redfield joins The Soul Sessions.

Redfield details their first time watching wrestling, loving WCW, thoughts on WCW downfall as well as final Nitro show, thoughts on the power of nostalgia on the viewpoint towards the WWE Attitude era, learning to train at FPWA, thoughts on FPWA changing their name, sharing his teachings for his other training colleagues, sharing his love for Resident Evil, his feelings on the Netflix adaptation of the game series and his thoughts on why it seems troubling to adapt the series, his love for Silent hill and much more.

Nov 22, 202343:40
SWN Podcast On Tour | with OLD SCHOOL COOL James Blair

SWN Podcast On Tour | with OLD SCHOOL COOL James Blair

OLD SCHOOL COOL James Blair joins the SWN Podcast.
Nov 17, 202301:01:52
The Soul Sessions Audio | Krieger

The Soul Sessions Audio | Krieger


Prepare to face the unit, former two time ICW tag team champion, Krieger joins The Soul Sessions.

Krieger details how he become introduced to wrestling, deciding to follow wrestling as a career, meeting Lou King Sharp for the first time, the many tag team names they would go through before settling on Glasgow Grind House, his feelings on their first reign as ICW tag team champions, first learning about ICW, thoughts on the two ICW documentaries, the comments made by Lou after their match at Shugs Hoose Party this year, making his own journey in ICW, being a double champ, thoughts on Impact bringing their Gut Check to the Glasgow show of their UK tour and much more.

Nov 15, 202344:10
FCW Podcast | Episode 6 | November 17th Preview with Patryk Peterski

FCW Podcast | Episode 6 | November 17th Preview with Patryk Peterski

Due to traffic issues, the scheduled guest Dickie Divers was unable to attend the chat so 'The King of the Class' Patryk Peterski switches from the co-host chair to the guest to preview November 17th's event in Perth.

Nov 12, 202301:18:44
SWN Podcast On Tour | with Hunter Samson

SWN Podcast On Tour | with Hunter Samson

Hunter Samson makes his SWN Podcast debut.
Nov 10, 202301:00:31
The Soul Sessions Audio | Bleeding Gums Wrestling

The Soul Sessions Audio | Bleeding Gums Wrestling

Get ready to bleed, as Bleeding Gum Wrestling joins The Soul Sessions. Watch as they detail their first exposure to ECW back in the 90s, the evolution of the deathmatch scene, why he felt it was the time to start a deathmatch promotion in Scotland, thoughts on WWE and WCW Hardcore Divisions, their top deathmatch wrestlers, the items used in a deathmatch, dream deathmatch, details on their upcoming show Ultraviolence Referendum and much more.

Nov 07, 202341:44
SWN Podcast On Tour | Wrestling Showdown II

SWN Podcast On Tour | Wrestling Showdown II

Billy heads back to Elgin Town Hall for World Wide Wrestling League's Wrestling Showdown season premier taping!
Nov 03, 202348:30