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Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 227 - Max from Boom Pro WrestlingMaking his return to the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Max from Boom Pro Wrestling joins the pod this week!!
Now it has been a few years since we have seen Max, but he stops by to give us the low down on what Boom pro has been up to the past few years! We talk about growing Boom and running more shows in BC, the Kits League, creative aspect to running shows, upcoming plans, Jerry Jarrett and so much more!
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2025-12-1259 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 226 - Wilfred LangsideIf you've been to a WPW show then you are very familiar with my guest, as joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it;s Wilfred Langside!
Wilfred has been the ring announcer for WPW for quite sometime. We talk about his path in wrestling and how that opportunity came to be for him. Wilfred and I also talk about what got him into wrestling, memorable moments in the WPW ring, wrestling as a whole and so much more!
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2025-12-0436 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 225 - Clayton KyleHe made his WPW debut at Rumble in the Burt, and now he's making his debut on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's Clayton Kyle!
Wrestling out of Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, Clayton is poised to break through on the Canadian wrestling scene. Learning from two very impactful wrestling schools, Clayton talks about that experience, including packing up and living in the states to train! We also talk about what growing up was like for him, growing out of his shell, and so much more!
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2025-11-2033 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 224 - Cole RiveraThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the Pacific North Wests hottest rising stars, Cole Rivera!
Cole joins me and we talk about his start in wrestling, how a knee injury sidelined him(and how he pushed through to where he is today), training, Ryback, the state of the indies, and so much more!
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2025-11-1336 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 223 - Blowing the Budget with Elliot Tyler and Wyatt ArndtThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we talk about the upcoming NEW show Nov 7th with Elliot Tyler and Wyatt Arndt!
Elliot Tyler has been blowing the budget, bringing in some of the top rising stars in independent wrestling for the upcoming NEW show. Elliot runs down the card and what to expect with the incredible line up, including a MASSIVE main event for the show!
We talk about the lineup with Wyatt, and he offers his thoughts, and talks about NEW and what they hope to accomplish in independent wr...
2025-10-3053 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 222 - Richie CoyThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, its the PrinceX of Pride Champion, Richie Coy!!
Richie has been absolutely crushing it as of late(defending the PrinceX of Pride championship recently in Canada), we talk about the absolutely monsterous 2025 that they have had so far, Full Queer, training at Santino Bros, falling in love with PWG, and so much more!!
2025-10-2434 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 221 - Nu MoneyRecorded live in their Downtown Toronto Condo, joining the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast this week...Nu Money!!
The Star Bryce Bentley and Scott Ripley III, the WPW Tag Team Champions collectively known as Nu Money have been on an absolute tear as of late. The champs talk about what a day in the life of Nu Money is like, the steel cage match at Fight at the Museum, their upcoming match vs the Good Brothers at Rumble in the Burt, word association and more!!
Plus find out what Nu Money orders when th...
2025-10-1532 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 220 - Casey FerreiraThe Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back this week, and joining me, one of the hottest rising wrestlers on the PNW, Casey Ferreira!
Casey and I talk about the incredibly flourishing wrestling scene in BC, awrestling as an artistic outlet, Jimmy Wang Yang, teaming with Elliot Tyler and so much more!
We also chat about this upcoming Saturdays BOOM Pro Wrestling show, where he will be defending his Vancouver City Championship in an open challenge!
2025-09-2539 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 219 - Christian StarrThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast...Christian Starr!!
At only 23 years old Christian has absolutely been crushing it. From wrestling in Japan, to competing in death matches and wrestling all through the continent, Christian Starr continues to strive for excellence.
We chat about all of that, how GCW was a big inspiration for him, memorable matches and so much more!!
2025-09-1836 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 218 - Sal MistrettaThe Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back with another fantastic episode, and joining the podcast this week...Sturdy Sal Mistretta!
Sal and I talk about his career so far, including training under Cheeseburger, football and how that training translated to wrestling, tag team wrestling, his love for ROH and so much more!!
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2025-09-1144 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 217 - All Go NelliA few weeks away, but the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back, and back in a big way!
Joining me this week on the podcast, All Go Nelli!!
All Go Nelli has been absolutely tearing it up on the east coast. Wrestling in some of the top indies out there, and after a little bit more then a year since he started wrestling, he continues to leave his mark.
We talk about getting into wrestling, what the experience has been like so far, how he seperates himself from oth...
2025-09-0429 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 216 - Shawn from Canadian Deathmatchthe world of deathmatch wrestling continues to grow, and joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's Shawn from Canadian Deathmatch!
Canadian Deathmatch has been making quite the name for itself in Ontario, and Shawn tells us all about it! From how Canadian Deathmatch came to be, running shows, and helping get deathmatch wrestling more notice. We also talk what to expect if you've never been to a deathmatch, who to watch for, and so much more!
2025-08-1443 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 215 - Andrew DelgadoJoining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Andrew Delgado!
Andrew and I talk about how he first got involved with wrestling, what it was like participating in his first Wrestlemania Weekend, battling through injuries, dream opponents, training with Cima and so much more!!
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2025-08-0736 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 214 - INFERNOJoining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the hottest rising stars of the PNW, Inferno!
Inferno and I chat about some of his most recent activity, including his deathmatch vs Eddie Osborne, and the 4 way match vs Ninja Mack, Jacky Lee, and Miles Deville. We talk about his risk taking style, favourite matches, growing up out west, whats next for him and so much more.
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2025-07-1732 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 213 - Randy & Elizabeth: A Savage Love StoryThe world of wrestling is taking over the Winnipeg Fringe Festival this year, as "Randy & Elizabeth: A Savage Love Story" will be performed, and joining me to talk about that the man behind the performance Geoff, and his co-host from the Legendary Wrestling Obsession Podcast Corey.
The guys talk about how they first got into wrestling, watching as a kid growing up with lots of talk about the NWA and AWA and how the podcast started off, talking about classic wrestling and more!
Then we talk about "Randy & Elizabeth: A Savage Lo...
2025-07-1556 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 212 - Matt JosephNo longer the black hole of wrestling, the Pacific Northwest and BC have been on an absolute run lately, and joining me this week to talk about it, Matt Joseph!
Matt is a member of quite a few different commentary teams out in BC, he talks about what it's like being a part of those, how he got involved with wrestling, and then he gives us the low down on the scene out in BC, including what some of the promotions have been doing, and some of the incredible shows that have taken place lately(l...
2025-07-0354 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 211 - Ronnie AttitudeBad Attitude? Nah it's Ronnie Attitude and he joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
Ronnie and I talk about his start in the late 90's and how wrestling on a backyard show led to him being recruited by a local promotion. We talk about the differences from then and now, making his return 20 years later, balancing being a business owner and travelling for wrestling, PCW and more!
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2025-06-2640 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 210 - William TaylorBusiness is picking up on this week episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast as joining me, White Shirt William Taylor!!
William and I talk about his newly formed alliance with Nate Nixon and Rose, what thats been like and learning from Nate, photography and how that inspired him to take a run at professional wrestling, playing football and so much more!!
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2025-06-0641 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 209 - Black Hole ProJune is shaping up to be an incredible month wrestling wise, as a brand new promotion is putting on one helluva show as Black Hole Pro makes their debut in Edmonton!
Before that happens though, the guys behind BHP stop by the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast to talk all about their upcoming debut! You'll get to hear how the promotion all came to be, how both guys experiences in performance helped shape the promotion today, what they hope to achieve and more!
There is also a MASSIVE match announcement that you will no...
2025-05-2950 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 208 - Maria BelmontSpring is here, and the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back!
April was a busy month, but the podcast is back, and joining me this week is Maria Belmont! Maria has been a part of the wrestling scene out east for quite a while. After taking some time away and returning, shes here to stay and we talk about her career and all that shes been up too!
From her start in wrestling, to transitioning and how her comfort level in wrestling immediately changed, we talk about that, different creative endeavours shes be...
2025-05-1539 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 207 - "LUNATIC: The Luna Vachon Story" with Director Kate Kroll!"LUNATIC: The Luna Vachon Story" takes a look at the life and times of Luna Vachon, someone whos impact in wrestling continues to influence generations. The documentry features many interviews, never before seen footage and some incredible stories about Luna.
The director, Kate Kroll joins me to talk about the making of the documentary. Kate shares stories from the guests that were interviewed, things that she learned about Luna, and talks about the impact that she had.
An amazing documentary, i hope that you enjoy this chat with Kate Kroll, and al...
2025-04-0334 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 206 - Stone Cold Steve HarveyThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I am joined by a wonderful guest, they kick ass and will still tell you what the survey says, joining me...Stone Cold Steve Harvey!
SCSH and I talk about his career, spanning almost two decades, getting into wrestling, the anatomy of a gimmick, and how his have changed over the years. We talk about creating the Stone Cold Steve Harvey character, how wrestling has changed since he first started and so much more!
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2025-03-2740 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 205 - Josh CadwellThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I am joined by the "Komodo Dragon" Josh Cadwell!
Josh and I talk about his growing up and getting into wrestling, training at Storm Academy, the fantastic run that 365 has been on out in BC, and the PNW!
You'll also hear Josh call his shot for a potential dream match, and so much more!!
2025-03-2039 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 204 - Dreya MitchellThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast I am joined by one of Eastern Canadas fastest rising stars, Dreya Mitchell!
This past weekend Dreya faced off with Leah Sparks at IWS, before the match she stopped by to talk about facing off with Leah, getting involved with wrestling, training and learning from Shayne Hawke, memorable matches and so much more!
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2025-03-1330 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 203 - Anna BerettaJoining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, the Pacific Northwest Powerhouse...Anna Beretta!!
Anna and I talk about her career so far. How she got into wrestling and dealing with it during the pandemic. She also talks about training in different styles, injuries, training, and deciding to get into bodybuilding comeptitions!
An incredible chat! Check it out!
2025-03-0637 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 202 - Thelonious Jovinius HarlequinThis week I am very hyped for my guest on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me is Thelonious Jovinius Harlequin!
Good Thelonious has made a home for himself on the west coast, but has experienced so much in his career so far. He shares stories of when he first started off wrestling in Ontario, travelling wrestling throughout Canada, and even packing up and moving down to the states and living out of his car!
We also talk about his transition to his newest character, how that all came to be, and the creativity involved with...
2025-02-2746 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 201 - Kevin CannonThis week on the the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast we've gone corporate, as joining me for this episode, the leader of the Cannon Corporation, the Mastermind Kevin Cannon.
Kevin and I talk about the Winnipeg wrestling scene in the early 2000's, sharing some really incredible stories, including being a part of Paul Orndorffs last match, and so much more. We also talk about the training camps, and what new people can expect AND for the first time ever...mailbag!!
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2025-02-1356 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 200 - Maxwell BensonIt's cause for celebration around these parts, as the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast hits episode 200!
Joining me for this monumental episode, non other than PNW stand out, Maxwell Benson!
Max and I talk about his recent surgery, how it all happened and what the recovery has been like. We talk about getting into wrestling, teaming up with Casey Ferreira, the incredible ladder match they had vs Illa Tribe and ReLoaded, being a part of 365 and so much more!!
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2025-01-3049 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 199 - Rey DeMascarasThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me one of my good friends, Rey DeMascaras!
I met Rey a few years back through Timebomb Pro Wrestling shows. An incredible welcoming and friendly guy, Rey and I talk about those shows and meeting, how he first got involved with independent wrestling, and his love for lucha libre.
We also talk about Destination Pro Wrestling, and how Rey has started doing commentary for them, how that has gone, how he likes it and so much more!
2025-01-1941 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 198 - MERVERTSGet ready MERVERTS!!
The Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back, with this weeks guest, Merv Unger Jr!!
Merv stops by the podcast, talks about the legacy of the Unger name, getting involved in professional wrestling, starting off as a ref and making the move to wrestler, competitive rock climbing and so much more!
We also talk about just how integral referees are to wrestling! Check it out!
2025-01-0936 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 197 - Lola The AdventurerGet ready to say "Hola Lola!!" as joining me on this weeks episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Lola The Adventurer!!
Lola and I talk about her start in wrestling, representing Peru(and going on hikes in the Amazon!!), being an integral part of Rocky Mountain Pro, coming up with her character "Lola" and so much more!
You won't want to miss this!
2024-11-2839 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 196 - Alix VannaThis one has been a bucketlist episode for myself if I do say so.
Joining the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast this week, former PCW Canadian Champion, Alix Vanna!!
Although the pandemic and lif eput the breaks on Alixs wrestling career, he stops by and talks openly and honestly about his career. We talk about his life leading up to the moment he stepped foot in Storm Wrestling Academy. From his time learning under Lance, Alix shares stories from training, his wrestling career, being a member of the Gentlemans Club, the Top Cock sh...
2024-11-211h 06Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 195 - The Highlight ReelThe Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back after a few weeks away, and an absolute highlight of a podcast as joining me for this episode, The Highlight Reel!
Damien and Damon Reel, the Highlight Reel have been on an absolute tear in the midwest. Facing off with teams like Bang and Matthews, Twist and Flip and Sanity, the Highlight Reel talk about what its been like facing off against those teams, wrestling for Black Label Pro and the incredibly underrated scene in the midwest.
The guys also talk about getting into wrestling, su...
2024-11-1441 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 194 - Souris Valley WrestlingThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we get the chance to talk to someone who is doing something really damn cool, one of my good friends, Troy from Souris Valley Wrestling!
Troy is doing something unheard of. he is promoting a show in Mexico, while being based out of Canada! We talk about how all of this came to be, issues that he has had with the show, working with Lucha Memes to help get this thing cooking and so much more!
We also talk about the work that he pu...
2024-10-1744 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 193 - McMahon Netflix Doc RecapA few weeks ago Netflix released the Mr McMahon documentary. Lots of interviews, and clips, stories and more from Vince McMahon and many people who have known him and done business with him for years.
Well, a good friend of mine Richard Brown and I decided to give the doc a watch, talk about some of the things that everyone watched, and give some thoughts on all of it. Its a laid back chat, check it out!
2024-10-1147 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 192 - Logan KnightOctober 8th is a massive day in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Athletic Commision will be meeting, many things will be discussed but most importantly the issue regarding Intergender wrestling and trans wrestlers.
My guest this week, Logan Knight has been raising awareness and fighting alongside to make this change happen. Logan stops by the podcast to discuss the meeting, what it means to wrestling, and how we can help!
We also get to talking about tag team wrestling, his career, and so much more!! Check it out!
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2024-10-051h 00Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 191 - Dante DuboisThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we are heading back out east, joining me....Dante Dubois!
Dante has a big couple of weekends ahead of himself as he is facing IWS Canadian Champ Matt Viviani not once BUT twice! We talk about both of those opportunities, growing up in Saskatchewan, training at IWS, facing off vs Karl Jepson, movies and so much more!
2024-10-0246 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 190 - Maurice WaltzThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me...Maurice Waltz!
Growing up in Saskatchewan, Maurice talks about growing up, getting into wrestling, and training through PPW. We chat about the past year and some of the incredible things Maurice has been able to do, memorable matches and more!!
You'll also get to hear about how wrestling isn't the only thing Maurice has kicked ass in!
2024-09-2637 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 189 - Tommy ChanMORAL! PANIC!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast its the other half of Moral Panic, as Tommy Chan joins me this week!
We talk about his start in wrestling. How Lions Gate Dojo prepared him for his first year in wrestling, and all of his accomplisments so far. Tommy also tells us how Moral Panic came to be, memorable matches that he's been a part of, mixed martial arts, tricking, and so much more!
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2024-09-1931 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 188 - NDSIt's a party this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me for this weeks episode...NDS!
Rylie Jackson, and Levy Cruise stop by the podcast, and we learn about NDS from the very beginning. How the two of them started teaming up, training at Ken Andersons school, and a trip to England very early on solidified them as a unit.
The two of them have been incredibly impactful when it comes to the tag team scene in the midwest, and their reign of dominance stretches all the way to the Pa...
2024-09-1229 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 187 - ECW One Night Stand 05 Review with PluggoThe Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back this week, and I needed to reach out to a homie, to a brother, to a friend, so joining me this week on the podcast, none other then my good friend Pluggo!
Pluggo joins me and the two of us rewatched, and decided to review ECW One Night Stand 05. We take a look at the card, review the matches, add in our own two cents about all the happenings, have some laughs and a whole lot more! You won't want to miss this very fun episode!!
2024-08-2951 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 186 - Matt VivianiA first ever for the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, as i am joined by a historic government official, not only the IWS Canadian Champion, but YOUR Prime Minister of Canada, Matt Viviani!
Matt and I talk some IWS, including his recent feud with Flying Frank Milano, Wrestlemania Weekend, the historic anniversary match with CZW, arcades, video games and so much more!!
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2024-08-1952 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 185 - Mackenzie MorganWe are headed down to Memphis, as my guest this week has been making quite the name for herself as a part of Memphis Wrestling, this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast it's Mackenzie Morgan!
Mackenzie and I talk about the past two years since she got her start, and what a whirl wind experience it's been. We talk about her start in wrestling, where her love for wrestling first started(hell yeah Muppets!), wrestling for Ring of Honor twice, memorable matches, Chappell Roan and so much more!
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2024-08-1550 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 184 - Sonya BallantyneReleasing this month is The Death Tour documentary. A look at the northern "death" tours that many of the greatest Canadian wrestlers have taken part of. Joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is co-director, Sonya Ballantyne!
Sonya and I talk about her experience being a part of the documentary. A wrestling fan herself, she shares some stories from the tour, what it was like travelling the roads, and the wide variety of emotions that not only herself but others on the trip experienced.
A really incredible chat, I re...
2024-08-081h 01Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 183 - Wild Eyes Travis WoloshynOne of my favourite promotions, BOOM! Pro Wrestling out in BC has been absolutely crushing it. They just wrapped up season 2 a few weeks ago, and joining me to talk about it is Travis Woloshyn!
We talk about some of season 2s big moments, and you even get a bit of a look in to the behind the scenes things! Travis and I also talk about Stampede Wrestling(Steve DiSalvo name drop), his streaming show Mystery Titans Theatre, how that started and so much more!!
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2024-08-011h 03Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 182 - Webster PrinceBack with another episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, this week joining me...Webster Prince!
Webster Prince, only a few years into wrestling, has been on an absolute tear as of late in the midwest. We talk about his start in wrestling, what got him first interested, wrestling infront of friends and family for the first time, memorable matches, wrestling Freakzilla Scott Steiner, and so much more!
We also talk movies, some of his favourites, guilty pleasures and genres! Check it out!
2024-07-2540 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 181 - D SmithThis week, Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is headed back out east to chill with Dynasty, joining me D Smith!
D and I have a really great chat. You'll hear about training at Battle Arts, getting into wrestling, his first ever gimmick, becoming a part of Dynasty, and we talk about memorable matches and so much more!
Plus, D Smith has an INCREDIBLE match recommendation for everyone!! Check it out!
2024-07-1145 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 180 - Malik MeloJoining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the hottest rising stars of the pacific north west, Malik Melo!
Malik and I talk about this past weekends BOOM Pro Wrestling shows, including the Big Cat Memorial show, training at Lions Gate Dojo, Sinner & Saint being signed to a major promotion and how that is massive when it comes to independent wrestling, memorable matches and more!!
We also talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, WNBA, TV Shows and so much more!
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2024-07-0448 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 179 - ElaquentEarlier this year I had the pleasure of joining Top Ropes and Topes for one of their streams, now joining me is one of the members, Elaquent!!
We talk a bit about how Top Ropes and Topes came to be, hip hop in wrestling, and we also take a look back at the first half of 2024. We talk about some of the things we've liked so far, things we haven't been all that into, the Bloodline, AEW Womens division, and so much more!!
Oh, and we also talk about how Bryan Ke...
2024-06-201h 13Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 178 - Ren YoshinoMORAL! PANIC!
Joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one half of Moral Panic, Ren Yoshino!
It's been a helluva year for Ren as he made his wrestling debut not too long ago, but has crushed every opportunity that has come his way. He talks about that, som eo fthe memorable matches he has been a part of(including vs Sinner & Saint), training at Lions Gate Dojo, wrestling on the Pacific North West, acting, video games and more!!
2024-06-1358 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 177 - Manitoba's Strongest Man Tyler ColtonThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Manitoba's Strongest Man Tyler Colton!
Wrestling all across North America, numerous times wrestling in Germany(including for WXW), Tyler has had a helluva career so far. He shares stories of his time wrestling in Germany and how Jonathan Gresham played into that, training and learning from Mentallo, Japanese wrestling, even how he got into Strongman Competitions!
Tyler also talks about being the WPW Heavyweight champion, gives his thoughts on the roster, Deathmatch wrestling and so much more!
2024-06-061h 06Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 176 - Flying Frank MilanoTake to the skies this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast as I'm joined by Flying Frank Milano!
A second generation wrestler, Frank and I talk about that, and a bit of his fathers wrestling career, his recent match vs Matt Viviani at the last IWS show, wrestling for ROH in front of a hometown crowd, Wrestlemania weekend, and so much more!
You'll even get to hear about being an honorary Young Buck! You won't want to miss this weeks episode!
2024-05-3052 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 175 - Evan RiversThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's all about the Northern Star, as Evan Rivers joins me!
Evan has had an absolutely incredible year so far, hell incredible past couple years! We talk about that, the rise of Sovereign, winning the BOOM! Vancouver City championship and defending it over Japan! Japan was quite the experience for him, and he talks about that, independent wrestling, Wrestlemania weekend and so much more!!
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2024-05-2345 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 174 - Stefan Epic 3Making his third appearance here on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's Stefan Epic!
Stefan stops by, and although he hasn't been in the squared circle lately, the man has some absolutely incredible stories. This week he talks about his trip to Japan, which was during a really dark period. Stefan is very candid and talks about this experience and what it was like.
We also chat briefly about Dark Side of The Ring, Imposter syndrome, and more!
2024-05-1653 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 173 - Nino HatchetThis week we are continuing to showcase some of the incredible wrestlers in the midwest. Joining me for this weeks episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's Nino Hatchet!
Nino is apart of a massive Destination Pro show this May 11th. Some of the best wrestlers in the midwest and Canada are all converging on Thief River Falls. We hear about what it's like to be included in a show of this magnitude. You'll hear some stories from his time there so far, including some memorable moments. Nino also talks about the incredible impact Jaysin S...
2024-05-0946 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 172 - Allie QuinnThis week, Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is headed to South Dakota becasue this week Allie Quinn is joining me!
Allie stops by and talks about what the South Dakota scene is currently looking like, and gives us a lay of the land. We talk about making the move to professional wrestling, memorable matches, the heel/face dynamic, training in Nebraska, Taylor Swift and so much more!!
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2024-05-0232 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 171 - The Return of James Roth!Its a big weekend for wrestling in Winnipeg as WPW presents Fight at the Museum with a massive WPW Heavyweight Championship match as Tyler Colton defends the championship against my guest this week, making his return to the podcast, James Roth!!
James and I talk about what has happened since his last appearance here, and there has been quite a bit to unpack! We talk about whats happened with him in WPW since the last museum show(including the busted nose, Rumble at the Burt, and the Voyageur cup!). You'll also get a look beyond t...
2024-04-251h 01Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 170 - Lay'lah JamesBefore making her Canadian debut for Sharp Wrestling in Toronto this weekend, the incredible Lay'lah James joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
We talk about getting into wrestling, and what shes been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time. Lay'lah also shares some memorable matches, talks about some inspirations, and we also talk about her foray into Celebrity Boxing and what that experience was like, adding another level of training, and so much more!!
Lay'lah also talks about getting into fitness, becoming a fitness coach, an...
2024-04-1838 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 169 - Dani LeoWe're back this week, with one of the hottest rising wrestlers in eastern Canada, Dani Leo!
Dani has been absolutely crushing it, and we talk all about it on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
We talk about her change in attitude in the ring, how that has been beneficial for her and how she feels about it, facing off vs Lufisto, being a part of IWS and learning from Shayne Hawke, story telling, womens wrestling and so much more!
2024-04-1139 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 168 - Dash in the ParkWelp...if youre listening to this, it means the internet is finally back on at the Grainmaker Estate!
This week on the podcast, I am joined by the newest member of the LPW commentary team, Dash in the Park!
Dash shares the story of how he became a member of the team, what it's been like working with and learning from Boris, the pen incident, his other ventures, the Oilers and so much more!
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2024-03-2849 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 167 - Rashad TysonIt's time for some Real Talk this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me is none other than Rashad Tyson!
Rashad and I have a really incredible chat, we talk becoming an honorary Canadian, about creativity in wrestling, his startand career so far, some memorable matches, films, UFC and so much more!!
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2024-03-1447 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 166 - Sebastian Wolfe Returns!The man who is single handily taking over the PNW, Sebastian Wolfe, makes his return to the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
He has had a helluva few years since his last appearance on the podcast. We talk about spliting from Miles Deville and State of Emergency, the incredible matches he has had with Jonathan Gresham and Mike Bailey, his upcoming match with Matt Cardona, making his Winnipeg Pro Wrestling Debut, wrestling for AEW and ROH, and so much more!!
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2024-03-0752 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 165 - Ezio OrlandiThis week the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast goes Beyond Alpha, as my guest this week is Ezio Orlandi!
Ezio and I talk about his Canadian debut and what it was like wrestling in Canada, we also chat about training at both Freelance and at the Nightmare Factory, memorable matches, crossfit, heel face dynamic and so much more!!
This was a great chat! Check it out!
2024-03-0447 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 164 - Dante LeonOne of the flashiest and high flying wrestlers out there today, Dante Leon, joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
Dante and I talk about his recent match vs Andrew Everett at VxS, how his first excursion doing a CWE tour went, and how it all came to be, what it was like visiting Japan for the first time when he wrestled for NOAH, chemistry with Ninja Mack, and so much more!
Check it out!
2024-02-2932 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 163 - Grain and BeefOne of my favourites has joined me for his second appearance on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast this week as Elliot Tyler stops by!!
We have a lot of fun with this one, talking all things wrestling, and not wrestling! We talk about Elliots return to the ring vs Daniel Makabe, his return to LPW, Super Bowl musical guests, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, binge watching tv shows and so much more!!
Check it out!
2024-02-2250 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 162 - Leon LokomboThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I am joined by the former ASW Heavyweight Champion, Leon Lokombo!
Leon stops by and we talk about his reign as champion, what it meant to him, what he would do differently and more. We also chat about competing in bodybuilding, meeting Bret Hart and what sort of advice the Hitman gave him, the upcoming CWE tour that he will be apart of and so much more!
This was a really fun chat, check it out!
2024-02-1536 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 161 - Jaxon RoyThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, its one half of the Cross Body Pro tag team champions, one of the members of Dynasty, Jaxon Roy!
Jaxon and I have a really great chat, talking about his amateur wrestling career, and how that helped transition into his foray into professional wrestling. We talk about being a part of Dynasty, influences and cultivating his own style, memorable matches, IWS, and so much more!
Check it out!!
2024-02-081h 08Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 160 - Chad TatumThis week, the Grizzled Veteran Chad Tatum joins me here on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!!
Chad started off in the late 90s and through out the 2000s was a mainstay in the Winnipeg wrestling scene. We chat about what it was like then, working for all of the different promotions, and sharing stories of the promoters and wrestlers along the way!
Hear some incredible stories, wrestling against Kenny Omega, teaming with Rawskillz and so much more!!
2024-02-011h 09Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 159 - CheeksI am so stoked for this one.
It's been years in the making, but joining me on the podcast this week, Cheeks Josh Holiday!!
From his start as a referee at those PCW shows(hell yeah), we talk about his time as a ref, making the transition to full time wrestler, learning and training under AJ Sanchez, his match vs TNA start Josh Alexander, wrestling at the Burt and so much more!
Check it out!
2024-01-1838 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 158 - Kavron KanyonAll it took was one video clip, and that's how I found my guest this week, Kavron Kanyon!
From a clip that went viral where he had an incredible fire up moment, that was my introduction to Kavron, and let me tell you there is something special with him.
Mixing a combination of size, power, agility and quickness Kavron is quickly making a name for himself on the independents. We talk about that, some incredible matches that he's had with the likes of Jaden Newman, training under AR Fox, making a bi...
2024-01-1143 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 157 - Zondra Lee2024 is here, and the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back with big things on the horizon!
CWE is starting off January with their tour of Ontario starting on January 2nd. Being a part of that tour for the very first time is my guest this week, Zondra Lee!
Zondra stops by and talks about her thoughts before the tour and what it means to be a part of it, her appearance in the 2023 Lutte Academy and also being a part of it for 2024, facing off vs Jody Threat and so much more!!...
2023-12-3130 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 156 - LPW 2023 Review with Spencer LoveIt has been an incredible year in the world of LPW, and joining the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast to talk all about it, Spencer Love!!
We chat about the fantastic year of LPW. From the phenomenal championship runs of Zoe Sager and Son of Irish, the RADz and Lumberjack Larry story line, to the Show of the Year caliber of Speedball Strikes First.
Spencer also talks about how 2024 is shaping up, the Oil Rumble, the Debut of Billie Starkz, and so much more!!
2023-12-2149 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 155 - 2023 Look Back With JPJ & Pluggo!2023 is wrapping up and what a year it was!
I wanted a chance to look back and talk about some of the fun and excitement that took place, and I couldn't think of two better people to join me then the hosts of Between 2 Beards, JPJ and Pluggo!
The fellas stop by and we talk about all of the big stories from the past year, sharing our thoughts, what we liked, what we hope for and more! We even share some of our favourite matches from the past year!
2023-12-141h 08Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 154 - Mikey TruthI'm so pumped for this weeks podcast.
Joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the members of the Dynasty, Mikey Truth!
Mikey and I have a fantastic chat, talking about how the Dynasty all came to be, how working for promotions like Cross Body and IWS have benefited him and helped in his wrestling career, influential people in his career and more!
We also talk about how Mikey analyzes, and breaks down high flying moves, including Leon Slaters impressive 450 swanton! Its some incredible stu...
2023-12-0748 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 153 - Alix RainIt's here! Finally it's here!
This week on the podcast, Alix Rain!! Second time was the charm(the first recording disappeared), Alix stops by and we have a really incredible chat. We talk about extreme sports, how that transitioned into his wrestling career, training and packing up and making a move during the pandemic, creativity and so much more.
Alix also talks about moments in wrestling, and how they can make for very powerful things! Oh, and Aqua Adventures!!!
2023-11-3040 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 152 - Son of IrishIt is a massive weekend for my guest coming up, but before that he joined me for a chat, this week on the podcast, Son of Irish!
Facing off against Impact star Chris Bey, Son of Irish talks about his feelings and thoughts headed into that match, as well as his tag match with Jared Rogers for LPW.
We talk about Irishs history in wrestling, his start at a very young age, teaming with Jared and also with Alix Rain, training, and also his incredible championship run with LPW, defying the odds and h...
2023-11-2339 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 151 - BorisJoining me this week on the podcast, the voice of LPW, Boris!!
Mr Audible Chocolate himself stops by and we talk wrestling! We go over Boris history with wrestling, how he made his way doing commentary, other roles that he has had, getting Punk and Piledrivers off the ground, wrestling magazines, tape trading and so much more!
You;ll also get to hear about the one spot that made him throw caution to the wind! Check it out!
2023-11-1653 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 150 - ROSEFrom coast to coast, through incredible matches, promos and interviews, ROSE has been absolutely crushing it, and this week she joins the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
Hear all about which wrestler first sparked an interest in wrestling for ROSE, and through that how she got her start in wrestling, the incredible year she has had (wrestling in four different provinces), training in muay thai, the absolute banger of a match she had with Seleziya Sparx at LPW and so much more!
Check it out!
2023-11-0937 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 149 - Jared RogersI honestly could not be more stoked for this weeks podcast.
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, none other than the WILEY VETERAN! Jared Rogers!
Although he hasn't been wrestling for long, Jared has quickly been making a name for himself in Western Canada. A product of the Clandestine Society training, from his very first match Jared Rogers has been showing everyone just how good he is. We talk about his training, why someone should choose the Clandestine Society as an avenue for training, his match with Zoe Saeger, Aqua Ad...
2023-11-0241 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 148 - T.Y. JacksonLPW 20 is a few days away, and my guest this week T.Y. Jackson is fixing to have a big night!
As a part of a trios tag match with huge stakes, T.Y. talks about his time in LPW, being the uncrowned LPW Champion, training and the formation of the RADz, wrestling throughout Western Canada, being draped in gold, memorable matches and so much more!
This was a really fun chat, and you'll even here how Larry messed up my scheduling haha
2023-10-2641 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 147 - SHENANIGANSA few weeks back I was fortunate enough to head out west and see LPW 19 Speedball Strikes First. I packed up my recording gear, flew on out and this, this right here is the aftermath!
There is zero rhyme or reason to this episode, so be forewarned. What you will get this week, are conversations from some of the incredibly talented LPW roster, including Rich King, Thadeus Archer 3rd, Jared Rogers Stuart Garvey, and the Short Kings!
We chat about everything from horror movies, shitty gimmick matches, and then things really go...
2023-10-221h 07Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 146 - Alex MazeAlex Maze has had a helluva couple months. From an appearance at Effys Big Gay Brunch, to his viral clip from IWS, Alex stops by the podcast and talks about both!!
We also chat about Alex getting involved in wrestling, his experiences, training, and becoming a tag team, Amazingly Sweet, with Kristara. We also talk about a few massive matches that Alex has been a part of the past few months, including the tag match where Amazingly Sweet became tag team champions, and the incredible match vs Fresh Air.
We talk ab...
2023-10-1753 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 145 - Tara ZepAfter a week off, the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back this week with my guest, the 'Villain' Tara Zep!
Tara has quickly been making a name for herself on the Pacific Northwest wrestling scene, from starting off as a manager for State of Emergency, she talks about her entry point into wrestling, how being a manager helped her prepare for the eventual steps into becoming a wrestler, her recent match at NEW, wrestling at the GCW backyard show, mental health and being an advocate for it, and so much more!
The ep...
2023-10-1249 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastBonus - TJ Cannon Live!Sitting at the airport, waiting for my flight out for LPW 19, and who is there on the same flight? None other than TJ Cannon!
I have my podcast gear, so we figured hey why not record a Bonus episode! So TJ and I chat about making the trip out to LPW shows, his matches at WrestleCore including a Loser Gets Tattoo'd match and more!
TJ also address the recent news of him vacating the Primos championship and shares a few words on it!
2023-09-2913 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 144 - Aminah BelmontWPW Rumble at the Burt is right around the corner, and although she may not be on this WPW card, she is no stranger to Winnipeg as she has wrestled here twice for WPW, and now she joins the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
Aminah stepped right into her first appearance with Winnipeg Pro and left the fans wanting more. She talks all about that, the differences between American and Canadian crowds, training, keeping busy during the pandemic, memorable matches and so much more!
A fun chat and a great chance to learn mo...
2023-09-2636 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp143 - Lumberjack LarryIt's goin down, we're yelling TIMBER!!!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's Lumberjack Larry!!
I can honestly say I don't think I have ever laughed as much as I did this week with Lumberjack Larry. We cover all the bases, from Pumpkin Spice Lattes to Spirit Halloween, its all here. Larry shares with us his entry point into wrestling, training, the RADZ, his one appearance in Winnipeg wrestling for PCW, teaming with Psicosis in CWE and so much more!!
Check it out!
2023-09-211h 07Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 142 - Brady MalibuBOOM! Wrestling Season 2 is right around the corner, and joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is none other than Brady Malibu!
Brady and I cover a whole lot of topics! We talk about his acting career, how that all came to be, growing up, his foray into wrestling and training, we talk about Stampede wrestling, how he came to be a part of BOOM! Wrestling, Abraham Lincoln, some of the incredibly talented wrestlers crushing it out west, and I ask Brady who, if anyone, surprised him after Season 1!
An...
2023-09-141h 17Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 141 - ’Judge’ Ben OomenThis week on the Grainmaker Wresting Podcast, joining me is the one and only 'Judge' Ben Oomen!
Ben and I chat about growing up and his foray into wrestling, what led him into becoming a referee. We chat about being a member of the RADZ, how that came to be, all of the antics following LPW 18 and so much more!
You'll also hear us talk about some of Bens other interests, how those have played a part in his wrestling career, and we even talk about his incredible fashion choices as of...
2023-09-071h 00Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 140 - WCW Greed Review with Pluggo!!This week, I had to pay a debt, and that debt was being subjected to watching WCW Greed as myself and my co-host of For Exposure Pluggo sit down and review this wonderful masterpiece.
The last WCW PPV Greed, was really something. There were actually quite a few really solid matches, some great performances(like Jason Jett), but then some also absolute garbage, like Rick Steiner destroying Booker T, like what the hell!
So throw on your favourite pairy of shiny wet look trunks, get your spray tan on, and get re...
2023-08-3149 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 139 - All In with Jays RetroThis week, it's time to go all in, as we take a look at AEW All In when one of my favourite guests Jays Retro joins me!
Jays Retro and I take a look at the build to one of the biggest moments in AEW history. We give some thoughts about the disappointment from some fans about the show, then preview the card, taking a look at all the announced matches, and ones we are really excited for!
Check it out!
2023-08-221h 18Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 138 - Levi NightHope you're ready, this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast it's Levi Night!
Levi stops by, and we talk about his early beginnings in professional wrestling, training, what it was like wrestling in his hometown(Good ol small town Saskatchewan!), making the move to a bigger city, the massive year he has had so far and more!
We also chat about his recent appearances on AEW Dark, and ROH Television from earlier this year!
Check it out!
2023-08-1749 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 137 - Katrina CreedThe Champ is Here!!
Fresh off a massive win at Hardcore Heat, the NEW IWS Womens Champion, Katrina Creed joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
We sat down shortly after IWS Scarred for Life, and chatted about the show, her thoughts on it, getting her start in wrestling, being halted by the pandemic, memorable matches, experiences and so much more!
A great chat with an incredible person, you will not want to miss this one!!
2023-08-1047 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 136 - Cody ChhunThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I go one on one with the CHHUNDERTAKER, Cody Chhun stops by!
One of the stars of the Pacific Northwest, Cody Chhun is must watch, a regular of DEFY and the winner of the 2023 Cascadia Cup, Cody talks about his start in wrestling, training and learning under Buddy Wayne, he shares stories of his experience and more!
Cody also shares an incredible story about wrestling Eddie Kingston, it's a must hear episode!
2023-08-0352 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 135 - Reid Matthews
Get up Come on Get Down with the THICKNESS!!
This week it's all about the Thickness Reid Matthews, on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
Reid stops by and we chat about his entry way into the world of professional wrestling. You're going to hear about his start, training, his experiences in wrestling so far, becoming more of a veteran in the Alberta scene and so much more.
You'll also hear about his alliance with Zoe Sager, ahead of LPW 17 violenceviolenceviolence! You won't want to miss it!
2023-07-2752 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 134 - BOOM!It's all about the BOOM! this week, BOOM! Pro Wrestling!!
Max from BOOM! stops by and we talk all things BOOM!. The first season has just wrapped up, and Max walks us through all of it. From the innovation and how it started, to why he decided to run seasons instead of continuous shows, creating something different in wrestling and so much more!
This was an incredibly fun chat, Max rules, BOOM! is great, check it out!!
2023-07-201h 06Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 133 - CanAm WrestlingThis week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's all about CanAm Wrestling!!
The Alberta based promotion has been running shows for years, and this week Otto Gentile from CanAm Wrestling stops by to chat! We talk about his own wrestling career, Alberta wrestling, the formation of CanAm Wrestling, the CanAm training facility, and its trainers.
Otto also talks about some of the CanAm roster, antibullying programs and so much more.
2023-07-1351 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 132 - Erika & IWSJuly 15th is a huge HUGE day for wrestling as IWS brings "Scarred 4 Life" live on Fite+. An absolutely stacked card, and joining me this week is Erika from IWS to talk about it!
Erika gives us the lay of the land when it comes to IWS, what it's all about, what fans can expect when they step foot into an IWS show, IWS training and so much more!
We also take a look at "Scarred 4 Life". We run down all the matches, preview the entire show, and have a fun ch...
2023-07-0644 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 131 - Thaddeus Archer The ThirdOne of the top managers in Canada, Thaddeus Archer The Third, stops by the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast this week!
We talk about his entry point into wrestling, being ahead of the curve with running no ring/music events, Alberta wrestling, Owen Hart, The Archer Report, some of the notable bumps that he has taken and so much more!
An incredible conversation with one of the top personalities in all of wrestling!
2023-06-291h 04Grainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 130 - Joe KingThe most jacked referee out there today, the pipes behind the stripes, Joe King joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
We get to look at the world of wrestling from behind the eyes of a referee. The referee is an integral part of wrestling, Joe shares with us his experiences as an official, taking bumps, getting involved with wrestling, some of the memorable moments he's been a part of and so much more!!
This was a really fantastic chat, check it out!!
2023-06-2252 minGrainmaker Wrestling PodcastEp 129 - James RothThe winner of the 2023 CWE Elite 8, and "Real Deal" James Roth stops by and joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
James and I sit down and chat about growing up, his junior hockey career, venturing into powerlifting, and his eventual foray into professional wrestling. We hear about his training, the camp he took part of hosted by former guest Michael Richard Blais, wrestling as a part of CWE and WPW, future plans and so much more!
Check it out!
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