Once Upon A Turnbuckle
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Author Chris Tetreault-Blay chronicles his earlier years growing up as a wrestling fan in the early 90s, reliving his memories of the ‘golden era’ and welcoming very special guests from the past, present and future of the 'one true sport'.
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Ep. 54 - 'Bret & The Bulldog: 30 Years On' with Steven Bell, author of 'Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of The British Bulldogs'
August 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBAugust 29th 1992. Wembley Stadium, England. The date that will live on in the hearts of all wrestling fans as being that which gave us one of the greatest PPV's (SummerSlam '92) and arguably one of the greatest wrestling matches in history, as 'The British Bulldog' Davey Boy Smith realised his dream and defeated his brother-in-law, Bret 'Hitman' Hart, for the WWF Intercontinental Championship in front of over 80,000 of his countrymen. It was a match in itself which was steeped in drama, in...
Ep. 53 - 'We Are No Mercy', with No Mercy Wrestling's owner/promoter & wrestler, 'The Bastard Son' Chris Bevan
June 30, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBChris welcomes back another returning guest this week, as he catches up with wrestler and owner/promoter of No Mercy Wrestling, Chris Bevan! We chat about the growth of No Mercy since our last interview (in summer 2021), which has seen their debut show, the inception of it's own 'Iron Cobra' tournament, the importance of working alongside his fellow promoters and their upcoming show, featuring a certain special guest who will be 'Worm-ing' his way into Pembrokeshire, showing he isn't 'Too...
Ep. 52 - 'Fire, Blood & All Things Good' with ex-WWE writer and author, Brian R. Solomon
June 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this gem of a show, Chris welcomes Brian R. Solomon, writer, author and host of the 'Shut Up & Wrestle Podcast'. Brian has made his name as not only a writer and editor for WWE Magazine in the early 2000s but also as an author of renowned wrestling books including 'WWE Legends', 'Pro Wrestling FAQ' and his latest release, 'Blood & Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling's Original Sheik'. He is also a contributor to well-respected publications, Pro Wrestling Illustrated a...
Ep. 51 - 'The Beast, The Bee & Me' with wrestling biographer and journalist, Ian Douglass
June 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn a perfect companion to our recent episode with wrestling legend B. Brian Blair, Chris welcomes the other half of the writing team that brought us the fantastic 'Truth Bee Told' - journalist and wrestling biographer, Ian Douglass! Ian drops in to discuss his writing work, which includes not only his latest offering with Brian Blair but also previous books created with Dan 'The Beast' Severn, Bugsy McGraw and Hornswoggle. We also catch Ian's thoughts on the current and past pro wrestl...
Ep. 50 - 'The Art of Wrestling - Part Two' with artist and ex-WWF designer, Tom Fleming
May 30, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBFor the milestone 50th episode of Once Upon A Turnbuckle, Chris welcomes artist Tom Fleming back to the show for a return visit! In our last meeting, Tom shared many memories from his days as an artist and designer for the WWF/E in the early-90's, where he was responsible for designing the iconic looks for legends such as Razor Ramon, Adam Bomb, 1-2-3 Kid, Papa Shango, amongst many others, and even gave us the unforgettable Thanksgiving-themed artwork for Survivor Series '93. Tom retur...
Ep. 49 - 'Truth Bee Told' with wrestling legend, 'Killer Bee' Brian Blair
May 23, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBIt's time to welcome another member of wrestling royalty to the show, as Chris has the honour of talking to wrestling legend B. Brian Blair! Blair is best known as one-half of the hugely-popular tag team The Killer Bee's, along with 'Jumping' Jim Brunzell, who many still argue should have had a run as the WWF Tag Team Champions in the '80s. But as this interview, and Brian's phenomenal autobiography 'Truth Bee Told', will attest - there is so much more to the man behind the Bee! Brian recalls...
Ep. 48 - 'Inside The Ropes' with legendary wrestling writer Keith Elliot Greenberg
May 09, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBOnce Upon a Turnbuckle is truly back with a bang! Keith Elliot Greenberg is not only a New York Times best-selling author and TV producer but is known by millions of wrestling fans worldwide due to his 22 years spent writing for the WWF/E Magazine, starting in 1985. He has also co-authored the autobiographies of wrestling legends such as Ric Flair, 'Superstar' Billy Graham and 'Cassy' Freddie Blassie. In this interview, Keith discusses his writing work, how he landed the gig with WWF, ...
Ep. 47 - 'Beers, Beatdowns & Bragging Rights' with Pro Wrestling Karnage stars Beers X Beatdowns
November 17, 2021 15:14 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIn what will be the final-ever episode for Once Upon A Turnbuckle, it seemed only fitting that Chris welcomes to the show two of the driving forces behind Pro Wrestling Karnage - returning guest 'Dangerous' Danny Owens and the reigning Outbreak Champion, Brewski Blanch. We get to learn more about Blanch's own wrestling journey, when he made the transition from a fan to a wrestler, to a manager and then back again, and what it was like to make his in-ring return this year after a 13-year abs...
Ep. 46 - 'Welcome To Slammasters!' with wrestler, promoter & co-founder of Slammasters Wrestling, Jon Walker (aka Necrofago)
November 04, 2021 17:16 - 1 hour - 65 MBIt's safe to say that the Welsh independent wrestling scene is as hot now as it's ever been, and it's in no small part due to the actions of people like my latest guest, wrestler and promoter Jon Walker. Like many others, Jon grew up as a childhood wrestling fan and has found himself playing an active role in the industry in more recent years. Here he shares his story of how/when/where he discovered wrestling and what led him to want to become an in-ring performer himself. We will also hea...
Ep. 45 - 'The Roar Of The Lion' with British wrestling star, Eddie Ryan
November 03, 2021 15:44 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBIn this episode, Chris has the pleasure of sitting down with another top star of not only REACH Wrestling but British wrestling as a whole - 'The English Lion' Eddie Ryan! Eddie has been a force in British wrestling for a number of years, holding titles pretty much everywhere he has been and travelling the world in the process. He is currently the #1 contender to the REACH Heavyweight championship (currently held by Charlie Sterling), and as you'll hear in this interview, Eddie is very accu...
Ep. 44 - 'The Diamond In The Rough' with REACH Academy Champion, Jordan Sparkes
October 27, 2021 16:03 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBAfter speaking with REACH Wrestling's Jason King in our last episode, it seemed only fitting to welcome Jason's tag team partner and current REACH Academy champion Jordan Sparkes to the show! Jordan shares his earliest memories and inspirations as a kid growing up discovering wrestling for himself, and how and when he decided to pursue his own in-ring career. We also delve into the 'art of the promo' and Jordan's own experience of trying to hone the perfect heel character. The 'Diamond In ...
Ep. 43 - 'In The (REACH) Army Now' with REACH Wrestling's Jason King
October 21, 2021 18:48 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBChris turns the spotlight to another gem in the British wrestling circuit, with the first episode delving into Devon-based promotion, REACH Wrestling. It seems only fitting that the first guest is Jason King, one of the two founders of REACH. Jason discusses his earliest wrestling memories and influences, the challenges he faced when deciding to pursue a career between the ropes and learning more about how to successfully build and run his own promotion. Jason also discusses the things tha...
Ep. 42 - 'Not Just Another Bearded Ramble' with British wrestler and podcaster Cueball
October 20, 2021 16:35 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBFor this episode, Chris is joined by none other than the "beer-drinking, heavy metal-listening, bald-headed brawler" himself, British indie wrestling star and fellow podcaster, Cueball! Cueball has made a name for himself across many British indie promotions, including Ring Wrestling Stars, Pro Wrestling Karnage and Slammasters. From the moment he witnessed the first-ever Hell In A Cell match back in '97, Cueball knew he wanted to follow in his hero The Undertaker's footsteps in claiming so...
Ep. 41 - 'Behind The Karnage #5' with 'The Brilliance' James Ellis
October 19, 2021 12:37 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBAs we move ever-closer to 'Karnage From The Krypt' - Pro Wrestling Karnage's much-anticipated follow-up to their debut show - Chris welcomes one of the promotion's hottest properties today, 'The Brilliance' James Ellis! James shares his own story of when/how/why he started in the wrestling business and which other stars have influenced and inspired him over the years, whilst also responding to comments made by his arch-rival 'Superstar' Jimmy Taylor ahead of their long-awaited showdown on O...
Ep. 40 - 'A Rose By No Other Name' with British wrestling veteran Jonny Rose
October 16, 2021 06:46 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIn this episode, Chris welcomes another heavy-hitter from the British wrestling scene with veteran '#1' Jonny Rose! Jonny recalls his earliest memories of discovering wrestling as a kid in the crowd watching the like of Danny Boy Collins and Big Daddy, to finding himself as a ten-year-old helping to carry the ring in at another show, through to his fondest recollections of entertaining crowds as a wrestler and promoter himself, including the time he spent in and out of the ring with wrestli...
Ep. 39 - 'Behind The Karnage #4' with 'Superstar' Jimmy Taylor
October 08, 2021 13:06 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBChris welcomes another of Pro Wrestling Karnage's emerging talents, 'Superstar' Jimmy Taylor! Jimmy discusses his love of wrestling, from his early days idolising greats such as Eddie Guerrero and Rob Van Dam, to finding his own way into the ring. He also looks ahead at his long-awaiting Pro Wrestling Karnage debut, where he will finally get the chance to exact a measure of revenge on 'The Brilliance' James Ellis - the man who cost him his spot at 'the First Mutation' - when the two meet ...
Ep. 38 - 'Behind The Karnage #3' with Pro Wrestling Karnage Tag Team Champion, Chris Bevan
October 02, 2021 15:03 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBContinuing the delve 'Behind The Karnage', Chris welcomes another hard-hitter from Pro Wrestling Karnage as he chats to one-half of their inaugural tag team champions, 'The Bastard Son' Chris Bevan! Chris B takes us through his journey as a wrestling fan to deciding to follow his dream of being an in-ring competitor, his training days, his earliest wrestling experiences, the influence behind his in-ring persona and his take on PWK's first live show 'The First Mutation', where he captured th...
Ep. 37 - 'Behind The Karnage #2' with Pro Wrestling Karnage writer & promoter, Kai Sandbrook
September 14, 2021 18:30 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBChris continues the spotlight series on upstart wrestling promotion Pro Wrestling Karnage by welcoming another very special guest in writer and promoter Kai Sandbrook. Kai not only discusses his own personal wrestling journey from a fan to the ring, but also talks about his influences from the writing/promoting side, the importance of any amount of in-ring experience in helping to run a promotion, the challenges in developing a fresh product, Karnage's new Outbreak Championship and even sha...
Ep. 36 - 'Behind The Karnage' with 'Dangerous' Danny Owens
September 10, 2021 14:39 - 1 hour - 56 MBOn this episode, Chris delves once more behind the curtain of the latest super-power on the UK indy wrestling scene by welcoming co-founder, promoter and one of the top stars of Pro Wrestling Karnage, 'Dangerous' Danny Owens! Danny discusses how he discovered wrestling as a childhood fan, the role current Pro Wrestling Karnage Heavyweight Champion Caiman played in training him and getting him ready for his first tryout in the ring, through to the birth of Pro Wrestling Karnage as a promotio...
Ep. 35 - 'Lost In The Echo' with REACH Wrestling star Echo Reed
August 11, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBChris is joined this week by another star of the British independent wrestling scene, as he welcome's fellow Devonian and member of the REACH Wrestling army, Echo Reed. Echo recalls her earliest memories of wrestling, being introduced to the Attitude era by her wrestling-mad brothers, through to making her decision to step into the ring herself, training with Paige and the Knight family in Norwich, the stars who have shaped her persona and style, and how important the recent 'women's revolu...
Ep. 34 - 'The Caiman Cometh' with pro wrestler & podcaster Caiman Griffiths
August 04, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBOnce Upon A Turnbuckle returns with another very special guest - pro wrestler and podcaster extraordinaire, Caiman Griffiths! Caiman discusses his run as a pro wrestler - including training at the NWA-UK Hammerlock camp, receiving his first chop from Fergal Devitt (better known as Finn Balor!), waffling Sheamus over the head with a title belt, teaming with Eugene Dinsmore and being bottled by ECW legend Steve Corino! - through to the birth of his own podcast, The Caiman Show. Whilst starti...
Ep. 33 - 'The Beauty of The Beast (From The East)' with Shane Bigelow, son of wrestling legend Bam Bam Bigelow
June 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBIn this very special episode, Chris pays tribute to the life and career of wrestling legend 'the Beast From The East' Bam Bam Bigelow, with none other than Bam Bam's son, Shane! Shane discusses pivotal moments of his dad's career including working in Japan with Big Van Vader, his matches with Bret Hart, his infamous WrestleMania main event against NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor, his feud and longtime friendships with 'Doink The Clown' Ray Apollo and working with Luna Vachon. We also...
Ep. 32 - 'Can We Talk?' - My Top 5 Greatest Talkers in Wrestling
June 23, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 47.2 MBLooking back on his childhood (and beyond) of wrestling fandom, Chris recently realised the one aspect of wrestling that will forever make him come back time and time again - the SOUND of it! To be more precise, the superstars that were as talented on the mic as they were between the ropes. In this episode, Chris counts down his own personal 'Top 5' of who he considers to be the greatest talkers of all time in the wrestling industry! Enjoyed this episode? Please be sure to subscribe and a...
Ep. 31 - 'Dressed To The Nine9' with ICW superstar and Tag Team Champion Jack Morris
June 16, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBChris welcomes Jack Morris, current ICW wrestling star and one-half of the ICW Tag Team Champions 'The Nine9' to the show to chat about growing up in the Attitude era, making his own way in the wrestling world, facing off against British wrestling legend Doug Williams, what it's like to be featured on the WWE Network...and of course, his recent appearance singing on the hugely popular Saturday night BBC show, 'I Can See Your Voice'! Be sure to check out and follow Jack and 'The Nine9' on...
Ep. 30 - 'The King of The Ring' with Andrew Lacelle
June 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBFor a few years of his childhood, at least, June meant one thing for Chris - the promise of seeing another WWF 'King of The Ring' crowned! What was it that drew him to this event in particular? What made WWF at the time turn a house show concept into it's own PPV in 1993? And why did the importance of the tournament itself decline all too soon? For this episode, Chris welcomes back another previous guest - Andrew Lacelle - to discuss what used to be one of the most exciting events of the ye...
Ep. 29 - 'The Art of Wrestling' with artist and former WWF costume designer Tom Fleming
June 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBIn this episode, Chris finally gets to tick off one of his 'bucket list' guests as he has the privilege of sitting down to talk with Tom Fleming, one of the unsung heroes of 90s wrestling. Aside from working for DC and Marvel comics, Tom was also an artist and costume designer for the WWF/E in the early-90s. Tom talks about his most famous work, which includes designing the costumes for superstars such as Razor Ramon, Adam Bomb, 1-2-3 Kid, Papa Shango & Bob 'Spark Plugg' Holly, as well as...
Ep. 28 - 'Drawing A Line In The Dirt' with wrestling legend Sam Houston
May 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBAnd now for something a little different... Sam Houston may be the son of the great Grizzly Smith, and the brother of fellow legends Rockin' Robin and Jake 'The Snake' Roberts, but he has his own story to tell. And boy, do you need to hear it! Chris has the honour of talking to Sam in one of the most unique interviews he has conducted to date. This isn't just about a wrestling career, but about a life lived to the fullest, from the brightest lights to the darkest of days. Hear Sam discuss ...
Ep. 27 - 'Shades of Grey & Red(man)' with British wrestling and former WWE/NXT star Joel Redman
May 19, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBFrom the green fields of Devon to the hallowed halls of NXT/WWE, All Japan and back again, British superstar Joel Redman has every right to call himself a wrestling journeyman. In this episode, Joel discusses his career so far in the wrestling business, sharing memories of starting out in the UK independent scene, signing with the WWE, having his name in the record books as one-half of the very first NXT tag team champions and the many greats of the game that he continues to draw inspiration...
Ep. 26 - 'Rollerball, Regal & The Roar of The Lancashire Lion' with British wrestling legend Marty Jones
May 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBIt's time for a hugely special episode, where Chris is joined by a member of British wrestling royalty - 'The Lancashire Lion' Marty Jones! Marty's name is synonymous with the golden era of British wrestling and his matches were viewed by millions on ITV's World of Sport every Saturday afternoon back in the 80s. He has stood across from - and next to - greats such as Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Owen & Bret Hart, The British Bulldogs and, probably most famously, Mark 'Rollerball' Rocco during ...
Ep. 25 - 'Podcaster Spotlight #4' with 'Bad Ass' Willy Gunz from Bakstabberz Podcast
May 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIt's time to welcome another fellow podcaster to the show, and they don't come more 'bad-ass' than Willy Gunz from Bakstabberz! As a fellow lifelong fan, Will has a lot of memories to share and we decide to make this one extra-special... Wrestling fans, superstars, journalists...everyone has their opinion on who would be on their version of wrestling's 'Mount Rushmore'. So Will and Chris take this opportunity to choose their own picks for a Mount Rushmore of past WWF/E champions - 1 x WWF W...
Ep. 24 - 'Podcaster Spotlight #3' with Jonathan O'Dwyer of 'Pro Wrestling Defined'
May 05, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIn the latest 'Podcaster Spotlight' episode, Chris welcomes Jonathan O'Dwyer from 'Pro Wrestling Defined'. As well as a true die-hard wrestling fan, Jonathan is the host of a truly phenomenal show and has already welcomed some bucket list-quality guests, including Del 'The Patriot' Wilkes, Bryan 'Adam Bomb' Clark, 'Cowboy' Scott Casey, former WWF artwork and costume designed Tom Fletcher and even former WWF IC Champion, Ahmed Johnson! Hear Jonathan discuss not only the moments that hooked...
Ep. 23 - 'Yo Baby, Yo Baby, Yo!' with WCW legend P.N. News
April 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBJust when you thought the special guests couldn't get any bigger...! Best remembered for his time in World Championship Wrestling in the early-90s as 'The Rapmaster' P.N. News, professional wrestler Paul Neu was certainly a larger-than-life character and a very memorable part of Chris' own childhood as a young wrestling fan. Chris has the honour recently to sit down for a compelling chat with him about his life and career, highlights including: - a missed opportunity to join the WWF; - TH...
Ep. 22 - 'Podcaster Spotlight #2' with Troy Adams of 'Main Event Marks'
April 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBFor this episode, Chris welcomes a fellow wrestling podcaster as he chats to Troy Adams of 'Main Event Marks'. Hear Troy discuss what angles and superstars first pulled him in and made him fall in love with wrestling and what led to him starting his own podcast. 'Main Event Marks' gives Troy and his co-host the opportunity to deep-dive into key wrestling PPV events, so also tune in to this episode to find out how they structure their show and decide on which events and angles to cover. Thi...
Ep. 22 - 'Main Event Marks' with podcaster Troy Adams
April 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBFor this episode, Chris welcomes a fellow wrestling podcaster as he chats to Troy Adams of 'Main Event Marks'. Hear Troy discuss what angles and superstars first pulled him in and made him fall in love with wrestling and what led to him starting his own podcast. 'Main Event Marks' gives Troy and his co-host the opportunity to deep-dive into key wrestling PPV events, so also tune in to this episode to find out how they structure their show and decide on which events and angles to cover. Thi...
Ep. 21 - 'One Last Ride' with 'Cowboy' Scott Casey
April 23, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIn a special extra episode this week, Chris has the honour of welcoming wrestling legend 'Cowboy' Scott Casey! From his humble beginnings in 'Funk country' Amarillo, Texas, to his early days in SCW, working with the Von Erich's in WCCW and then on to the bright lights of the WWF in the late-80s, this man sure has some stories to tell! Which is a great thing too, as we discuss Scott's autobiography 'One Last Ride' which he co-authored with Captain's Corner's own (and previous guest), Nick M...
Ep. 21 - 'One Last Ride' with Texas wrestling legend 'Cowboy' Scott Casey
April 23, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIn a special extra episode this week, Chris has the honour of welcoming wrestling legend 'Cowboy' Scott Casey! From his humble beginnings in 'Funk country' Amarillo, Texas, to his early days in SCW, working with the Von Erich's in WCCW and then on to the bright lights of the WWF in the late-80s, this man sure has some stories to tell! Which is a great thing too, as we discuss Scott's autobiography 'One Last Ride' which he co-authored with Captain's Corner's own (and previous guest), Nick M...
Ep. 20 - 'The Fall of WCW' with Paul McGrath
April 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBChris welcomes back previous guest, fellow podcaster Paul McGrath, for a discussion into one of the most hotly-debated topics amongst wrestling fans - "Who or what was responsible for the fall of World Championship Wrestling?" Check it out as they recall the story from a fans' perspective, delving into the role of the Monday Night Wars, the booking decisions and the superstars themselves and give their opinions on what caused the downfall of the former superpower in professional wrestling. ...
Ep. 17 - The Facebook Fans - UNCUT! #1: Andrew Lacelle
April 14, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 44.7 MBRecently, I reached out across a number of Facebook groups for wrestling fans to talk to for an upcoming feature called 'I Was There When...', mainly focusing on any major events or angles they have witnessed live in person. The 3 interviews I conducted and took highlights from for episode 13 of this podcast ('I Was There When...' - The Facebook Fans Edition) were so good that I thought they each deserved to be put out in full as episodes in their own right. So for this one, I introduce Can...
Ep. 19 - The Facebook Fans - UNCUT! #3: Paul McGrath
April 14, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 82.4 MBRecently, I reached out across a number of Facebook groups for wrestling fans to talk to for an upcoming feature called 'I Was There When...', mainly focusing on any major events or angles they have witnessed live in person. The 3 interviews I conducted and took highlights from for episode 13 of this podcast ('I Was There When...' - The Facebook Fans Edition) were so good that I thought they each deserved to be put out in full as episodes in their own right. So for this one, I get to welcom...
Ep. 18 - The Facebook Fans - UNCUT! #2: Robert Lynch
April 14, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 45.5 MBRecently, I reached out across a number of Facebook groups for wrestling fans to talk to for an upcoming feature called 'I Was There When...', mainly focusing on any major events or angles they have witnessed live in person. The 3 interviews I conducted and took highlights from for episode 13 of this podcast ('I Was There When...' - The Facebook Fans Edition) were so good that I thought they each deserved to be put out in full as episodes in their own right. So for this one, I got to talk t...
Ep. 16 - 'Podcaster Spotlight #1' with Nick Durst & Joe Calabrese of 'You Know I'm Right'
April 07, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBThis week, Chris welcomes Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese to the show. As well as being co-hosts for the hugely-popular 'You Know I'm Right' podcast, both Nick and Joe are lifelong wrestling fans and love nothing more than talking wrestling! Hear them discuss how and when they both discovered wrestling for themselves, their most memorable angles and personalities, their own rubs with superstars like Charlotte Flair, Eva Marie & WWF/E referee Jimmy Korderas, as well as - of course - WrestleMan...
Ep. 16 - 'You Know They're Right' with Nick Durst & Joe Calabrese
April 07, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBThis week, Chris welcomes Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese to the show. As well as being co-hosts for the hugely-popular 'You Know I'm Right' podcast, both Nick and Joe are lifelong wrestling fans and love nothing more than talking wrestling! Hear them discuss how and when they both discovered wrestling for themselves, their most memorable angles and personalities, their own rubs with superstars like Charlotte Flair, Eva Marie & WWF/E referee Jimmy Korderas, as well as - of course - WrestleMania!...
Ep. 15 - 'Where Giants Roam' with Jeff Bearden (aka 'Giant Warrior')
March 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis week Chris has the honour of talking to one of the true giants of the squared circle! At 7'1" tall, Jeff Bearden was one of the few guys to make some other 'monsters' in the wrestling world look small. He is a multi-time world champion, has competed all over the world in major promotions including the NWA, CMLL, AAA and many more! As 'Giant Warrior' he got to share the ring with other members of wrestling royalty, and shares more than a few stories with us here! Hear what it was like t...
Ep. 14 - '225lbs Of Spaghetti & Meatballs' with professional ring announcer Mike Falvo
March 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBFrom being a US military veteran to one of the voices of professional wrestling, Mike Falvo has certainly done it all! I am honoured to have Mike drop in on this week's episode to discuss his life and love for pro wrestling. Hear some of the great stories he has to share, including working with Jake 'The Snake' Roberts and taking a cane-shot from The Sandman, to the truly awesome things he is now doing with the International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame! It's all here on this week's episode, ...
Ep. 13 - 'I Was There When...' (Part Two) - The Facebook Fans' Edition
March 17, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThere are some things in wrestling that cannot be replicated, some things that you simply cannot just relive at the touch of a button on the WWE Network - these are the memories that live on for years in a wrestling fans' mind who was there the night that something special happened! This is the second part of the 'I Was There When...' feature. where the fans are put front and centre to recall moments that they witnessed in person at a live event. After a recent plea across a few wrestling ...
Ep. 12 - 'I Was There When...' Part One: When HBK Beat The Bulldog In Birmingham (One Night Only '97)
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThe first in a new two-part feature where I welcome fellow wrestling fans to share their own experiences of seeing major wrestling events and/or moments live in person. And naturally up first is...me! In this episode, I share my memories of the one and only time I got to see the WWF live - the first PPV from the UK since the epic Summerslam in '92, 'One Night Only' in September 1997! This day has stayed with me ever since and was my boyhood dream come true. But who was I backing in the main...
Ep. 12 - 'I Was There When...' (Part One) - When HBK Beat The Bulldog In Birmingham (One Night Only '97)
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThe first in a new two-part feature where I welcome fellow wrestling fans to share their own experiences of seeing major wrestling events and/or moments live in person. And naturally up first is...me! In this episode, I share my memories of the one and only time I got to see the WWF live - the first PPV from the UK since the epic Summerslam in '92, 'One Night Only' in September 1997! This day has stayed with me ever since and was my boyhood dream come true. But who was I backing in the main...
Ep. 11 - 'Let's Get Back To Ringside!' with NXT-UK and former Blue Peter presenter Radzi
March 03, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBThis week's guest needs no introduction, but I will sure as hell still try...! From the legendary Blue Peter studio at the BBC to the hallowed halls of the WWE, Radzi Chinyanganya has done it all! I have the honour of spending time with him to discuss his life, TV career and - of course! - his love of wrestling. As you will soon hear for yourselves, with the amount of sheer dedication Radzi has applied to everything he has done, it is little wonder that his passion for pro wrestling would l...
Ep. 10 - 'From Paris with Love' with ex-WWF and ECW superstar Nancy Ann Jones
February 17, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIn this episode, I welcome a truly amazing guest! I had the chance to talk to former WWF and ECW superstar Nancy Ann Jones, better known as 'Paris'. From being discovered by the legendary Pat Patterson and trained by the one-and-only 'Sensational' Sherri Martel, to competing in the ring against the likes of Wendy Richter and Fabulous Moolah and even managing guys like Raven, 'Superfly' Jimmy Snuka and King Kong Bundy - Nancy sure has some stories to share and pulls no punches as she recalls ...
Ep. 9 - My Perfect Royal Rumble?
January 21, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBSo it's January, and for wrestling fans...you know what that means? It's 'Royal Rumble' season! One of my favourite PPV events of the wrestling year gets it's own episode here, as I put together what would be my perfect Royal Rumble event, taking my favourite matches from all points of the card across my favourite Rumble events from the golden era! Which match have I picked the open the show? Which title matches shape the undercard? And, most importantly, which Royal Rumble match itself is my...