Dan and Benny In the Ring
185 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDan & Benny In the Ring is a professional wrestling podcast hosted by writers Dan Sebastiano and Benny Scala. Through in depth interviews, and commentary, we hear stories from all facets of life in the wrestling business. Dan and Benny in the Ring is a look towards wrestling’s future while celebrating its storied past.
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Episodes
Episode 29: Wrestling News and MITB Review
July 21, 2021 01:25 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBThis week Dan and Benny look at the news from the wrestling world and review the WWE's Money in the Bank PPV. The guys were both off on their predictions but they look at the good, the bad, and everything in between for the first stop on the road to Summerslam. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Episode 28: Mr. Wonderful and Money in the Bank Predictions
July 14, 2021 02:24 - 55 minutes - 53.8 MBOn this week's episode Dan and Benny give their thoughts on the life and career of Paul Orndorff and their predictions for the Money in the Bank PPV. They called him Mr. Wonderful and the guys mourn his loss while celebrating his storied career while also giving their thoughts on the most unpredictable PPV of the year. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/ Fundraiser for Or...
Episode 27: ”Big” Ron Shaw
July 07, 2021 02:02 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThis week Dan and Benny talk to former WWF wrestler Big Ron Shaw. A mainstay of WWF television in the 1980s Ron Shaw holds a special place in wrestling history winning arguably the biggest upset in wrestling history against David Sammartino in a match dubbed "The Phantom Submission". The guys talk with Ron about his start in wrestling, his stories from the road and his years on television. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling St...
Episode 27: "Big" Ron Shaw
July 07, 2021 02:02 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThis week Dan and Benny talk to former WWF wrestler Big Ron Shaw. A mainstay of WWF television in the 1980s Ron Shaw holds a special place in wrestling history winning arguably the biggest upset in wrestling history against David Sammartino in a match dubbed "The Phantom Submission". The guys talk with Ron about his start in wrestling, his stories from the road and his years on television. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling St...
Episode 26: Jimmy Valiant the Boogie Woogie Man
June 30, 2021 02:11 - 1 hour - 71 MBOn this episode Dan and Benny are joined on the panel by the grandfather of the show Angelo DiSipio as they interview the Boogie Woogie Man himself Jimmy Valiant. Jimmy shares stories from his early days with the Valiant Brothers to his later years running a wrestling school and mentoring the next generation. Never a man of few words Jimmy Valiant talks with the guys and even helps them celebrate Benny's Birthday. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny ...
Episode 25: Hell in a Cell Review
June 24, 2021 02:05 - 59 minutes - 57.7 MBThis week Dan and Benny review WWE's Hell in a Cell PPV and the current events and news from the world of pro wrestling. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Episode 24: This Week in Wrestling & Hell in a Cell Predictions
June 16, 2021 02:00 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBThis week Dan and Benny give their predictions for the upcoming Hell in a Cell PPV and discuss the news and rumors from this week in wrestling. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Episode 23: The Current State of the Business
June 09, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBTonight Dan and Benny are joined by Angry Wrestling Fan, and award winning filmmaker, Mike Messier to discuss the current state of the wrestling business. With a recent wave of releases and budget cuts combined with talk of the WWE selling the guys have plenty to unpack as they look at the current state of wrestling and discuss where it could go from here. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories...
Episode 22: What if Hulk Hogan Became AWA Champion?
June 02, 2021 02:01 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBOn a special round table episode Dan and Benny are joined once again by Evan Ginzburg and Nikita Breznikov as they look at what could have been in the wrestling world had Hulk Hogan become AWA Champion. The guys look at who could have carried the WWF, how long the AWA would have lasted, if Hulk Hogan would still be a household name and everything in between. Dan and Benny in the Ring Fanpage: www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny/ 350 Days Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/350-Days-Tito...
Episode 21: New Jack Retrospective
May 26, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBTonight the guys discuss the life and career of hardcore legend New Jack. Joining Dan and Benny are award winning filmmaker Mike Messier and Prowrestlingstories.com author Javier Ojost who both have unique perspectives not just on the career of New Jack, but on the life of Jerome Young. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/ Javier Ojst at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowres...
Episode 20: Wrestlemania Backlash Review
May 19, 2021 01:34 - 55 minutes - 52.5 MBOn this week's episode Dan and Benny review WWE Wrestlemania Backlash. The guys give their thoughts on the matches, moments and even share a few thoughts on zombies. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Episode 19: Backlash Predictions and Fan Q&A
May 12, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThis week Dan and Benny celebrate a fan page milestone by answering fan questions and give their predictions for Wrestlemania Backlash. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Episode 18: Evan Ginzburg & Nikita Breznikov Roundtable on Superstar Billy Graham
May 08, 2021 02:24 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBOn a special round table episode Dan and Benny are joined by Evan Ginzburg and Nikita Breznikov as they debate the WWWF's decision to have Superstar Billy Graham lose the heavyweight championship. Looking at everything from the crowds to the appeal of new champion Bob Backlund, the guys talk about the choice and its impact on wrestling at large. Evan and Nikita disagree on the decision and are both more than willing to tell the guys why. Dan and Benny in the Ring Fanpage: www.facebook.co...
Episode 17: Duke the Dumpster Droese
May 04, 2021 23:30 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBThe trash man cometh. Recorded during the height of the Covid pandemic, and uploaded for the first time, Dan is joined by lifelong wrestling fan, and friend of the show, Jason Tuttle for an interview with WWF Superstar Mike Droese formerly Duke the Dumpster Droese. Mike talks to the guys about his life in the wrestling business from his career highs to personal lows. This special interview covers Mike's story overcoming drugs, rehab, and amputation to an in ring comeback and success story mo...
Episode 16: Gary Morgenstein Wrestling and Baseball
April 28, 2021 02:15 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn a different kind of episode Dan and Benny interview author Gary Morgenstein. Getting his start in the wrestling business writing for various wrestling magazines. Gary has been part of the pitch to get Sharknado off the ground, developed a television series filmed entirely on Zoom, and has written several stories including a series about baseball in a distopian world. Dan and Benny talk with Gary about everything from wrestling, to baseball, to the movies, to what truly makes one creative....
Episode 15: Bruno Sammartino Tribute Show w/ Sal Corrente & Davey O’Hannon
April 21, 2021 02:04 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBOn a very special episode Dan and Benny are joined by biographer Sal Corrente and wrestling legend Davey O'Hannon to remember their dear friend Bruno Sammartino. On the third anniversary of his passing the guys share stories of the fandom and look not just at Bruno the wrestling legend, but also Bruno the man. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/ Bruno Sammartino Biography...
Episode 15: Bruno Sammartino Tribute Show w/ Sal Corrente & Davey O'Hannon
April 21, 2021 02:04 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBOn a very special episode Dan and Benny are joined by biographer Sal Corrente and wrestling legend Davey O'Hannon to remember their dear friend Bruno Sammartino. On the third anniversary of his passing the guys share stories of the fandom and look not just at Bruno the wrestling legend, but also Bruno the man. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/ Bruno Sammartino Biography...
Episode 14: WrestleMania Review
April 14, 2021 01:42 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBWith the road to WrestleMania complete Dan and Benny review the two night event. On this episode Dan and Benny review the matches, talk about the commentary and give their overall thoughts on the weekend extravaganza. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Bonus Episode - Independent Wrestler Irvin Legend
April 11, 2021 12:14 - 59 minutes - 67.3 MBThis bonus episode is a reupload of the original interview Dan conducted with independent wrestler Irvin Legend. Taking place on the original "Ref's Roundtable" Dan talks with Irvin Legend about his life in wrestling, his friendship with Tyson Kidd, his plans for the future, and his connections to the Money Gym and Floyd Mayweather. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected]
Episode 13: Wrestlemania 37 Predictions
April 07, 2021 01:58 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWrestlemania season is here and the showcase of the immortals is right around the corner. This week Dan and Benny look at the build for the two night event and give their predictions for the matches. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Bonus Episode - JP Zarka Founder of ProWrestlingStories.com
April 03, 2021 23:00 - 59 minutes - 53.1 MBOn a bonus interview episode Dan and Benny interview JP Zarka the founder, and Editor-In-Chief, of ProWrestlingStories.com and Cohost of The Genius Cast alongside wrestling legend Lanny Poffo. JP talks with the guys about his love of the business, his time working with various legends and the stories behind many of his famous stories. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/ P...
Episode 12: William Harding and the Sugar Hold Challenge
March 30, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThis week Dan and Benny talk with William Harding who shares with the guys what is arguably the greatest fan story from the history of the territory days. It was 1981 and ICW superstar Bob Roop shoot $1,000 Sugar Hold Challenge offered fans money if they could legit break out of his legendary, and painful, hold. One night in 1981 William Harding took that challenge and the story of that night is one of wrestling legend. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] ...
Episode 11: WWE Fastlane Review
March 24, 2021 01:37 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis week Dan and Benny review WWE Fastlane. This pay per view was the final stop on the road to Wrestlemania and set the stage for the following weeks leading up to the great showcase. Dan and Benny discuss the matches, the moments and give their review of this final show. WWE Fastlane will be the last pay per view to air on the WWE Network in North America before it is shut down. Did the Network go out with a bang or a whimper? Dan and Benny give their thoughts on the event. Send your ...
Episode 10: Nigel Rabid the Wrestling Personality With Geek Culture Roots
March 16, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBJoin Dan and Benny as this week they interview the self professed wrestling personality with geek centered roots Nigel Rabid. Currently working as a manager in SWE Fury Wrestling, Nigel Rabid has worked as an announcer, manager and personality at wrestling promotions across the country. Despite his busy schedule Nigel still finds time to host Story Time with Nigel where he reads to children and shares the joy of reading. Dan and Benny talk with Nigel about his life, his career and what is ne...
Episode 9: George Pantas A Life in Wrestling and Film
March 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBOn this week's episode Dan and Benny interview educator, wrestling videographer/historian, VCW Commissioner, and actor George Pantas. George's story is the literal American dream and he talks with Dan and Benny about his journey from being a poor kid in Greece to sitting at ringside recording and documenting some of the greatest moments in the history of wrestling. George owns the only known footage of the legendary battle of the Nature Boys where Ric Flair faced off against Buddy Rogers. He...
Episode 8: Ivan Putski Interview
March 03, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week's episode sees Dan and Benny interview the legendary Wrestler, Bodybuilder, and Strong Man the "Polish Hammer" himself Ivan Putski. Dan and Benny talk with Ivan about everything from his early days in the territory to his thoughts on his son following in his footsteps. Benny even manages to get the Polish Legend to sing a few bars. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benn...
Episode 8: Ivan Putski the Polish Hammer
March 03, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week's episode sees Dan and Benny interview the legendary Wrestler, Bodybuilder, and Strong Man the "Polish Hammer" himself Ivan Putski. Dan and Benny talk with Ivan about everything from his early days in the territory to his thoughts on his son following in his footsteps. Benny even manages to get the Polish Legend to sing a few bars. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benn...
Episode 7: Elimination Chamber Review
February 24, 2021 16:19 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBOn this week's episode Dan and Benny review the Elimination Chamber PPV and discuss the big new which came from the event. With the road to Wrestlemania in full swing the boys review the matches, talk storylines and go over their predictions for the coming weeks. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Episode 6: Wrestling Author Scott Teal
February 20, 2021 03:47 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThis week the boys interview legendary wrestling author Scott Teal. Scott discusses his collaboration with legendary grappler Frankie Cain, and tells the stories behind a book more than twenty years in the making. Scott talks Frankie Cain's career from his time in the Infernos to his run as the Great Mephisto. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Episode 5: Andrew Anderson Talks SWE Fury Wrestling
February 20, 2021 03:16 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this week's episode the boys are joined by wrestler and actor Andrew Anderson. Known for his work across wrestling promotions Andrew Anderson also has a strong acting resume with appearances in 'The Wrestler' and 'Gotham' to name a few. Dan and Benny talk with Andrew Anderson about Texas' SWE Fury Wrestling, the upcoming Wrestlestock Convention in Florida and the Hasbrouck Heights Toy Show. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at ProWrestling ...
Episode 5: Andrew Anderson & SWE Fury
February 20, 2021 03:16 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this week's episode the boys are joined by wrestler and actor Andrew Anderson. Known for his work across wrestling promotions Andrew Anderson also has a strong acting resume with appearances in 'The Wrestler' and 'Gotham' to name a few. Dan and Benny talk with Andrew Anderson about Texas' SWE Fury Wrestling, the upcoming Wrestlestock Convention in Florida and the Hasbrouck Heights Toy Show. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at ProWrestling ...
Episode 4: The Life of Butch Reed
February 20, 2021 03:07 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThis week's episode is a somber one as Dan and Benny look back on the life and career of the legendary "Hacksaw" Butch Reed. From his feuds over the name Hacksaw to his time with the tag team Doom and their legendary feud with the Steiner Brothers Dan and Benny pay tribute to one of the greatest of all time. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Episode 3: Royal Rumble Review
February 20, 2021 02:57 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBDan and Benny review the WWE's Royal Rumble PPV and look over our predictions. We provide match by match commentary and reviews, give our predictions for where the winners go from here, and even talk a little about that Bad Bunny concert. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Episode 2: Royal Rumble Predictions
February 20, 2021 02:53 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBOn this week's episode Dan and Benny discuss the upcoming Royal Rumble PPV. We look at the stories leading up to the event and make our predictions for who will come out on top as the WWE starts its first steps on the famous road to WrestleMania. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Episode 1: Dominic DeNucci Birthday Bash
February 20, 2021 02:47 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOn the premier episode of Dan & Benny In the Ring we are joined by wrestling legend and icon Dominic DeNucci as we celebrate his life and career. Joined by wrestling super fan Mike Migut, the boys listen to road stories and talk to Dominic about his legendary career. Email your questions to: [email protected] Benny Scala on ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/