Caddy Chat: Recent Episodes
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Radio producer and professional wrestling ring announcer Johnny Cadillac takes his passion to the next level, hosting Caddy Chat: Wrestling Talk Podcast. Join him as he interviews talent in the industry and other wrestling experts every week.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes his roommates for the upcoming Jericho Cruise, Walter Zelaya and Mike Davis. They talk all things Jericho Cruise, AEW, their excitement for the sixth Jericho Cruise, and so much more!
On the eve of the MWA Rumble event, Johnny Cadillac welcomes back Brian Blade! They discuss the upcoming MWA Rumble and Ring of Destiny event, and how he plans on winning the MWA Rumble match, and win back the American Heavyweight Championship. They also discuss the partnership of NXT and TNA, WWE Royal Rumble predictions, an interesting fantasy Survivor Series 10-man elimination tag team match, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac is joined by co-host: The Siev. Together they reflect on 2024 for both of their wrestling careers, and the podcast. Hear all about Siev's win-loss record, and some mind-blowing stats that he has put together.
Kimmy Sokol returns, as part of her media retirement tour! Hear the story of what's next for Kimmy, and how she's getting there. As well as thoughts on AEW's Continental Classic, Joe Hendry, convention life, and so much more.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Kenny "Zombie" Jones. They discuss Kenny's journey throughout the years in professional wrestling, along with his goals nowadays. Hear how a shark head saved Zombie's wrestling career, his bond with Ty W Manchester, many stories throughout his years in Independent Wrestling, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Pat Powers on the podcast. They discuss Pat's journey with wrestling, what PWP Live, along with the Battle of the Phoenix and the Pat Powers Patriotic Palooza events, and what they mean to him, and so much more. Pat even cuts random promos right on the spot.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes MWA MidStates Champion, Tanner Renken. They discuss Tanner's journey getting into wrestling, and Tanner's big weekend ahead with Pat Powers at PWP, Cheeseburger at MWA, and Brett Bishop at Fight Against Suicide. Hear why Tanner Renken is Built to Win!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Dustin Maguire to the podcast. They discuss the new wrestling promotion Dustin is creating: Fight Against Suicide, the work Dustin has put into this, his inspirations, the card of their incredible upcoming show: Overcome, and so much more. Plus a promo from former ROH/NJPW star, Cheeseburger!
Johnny Cadillac shares reflections and tribute of his recently fallen, fellow wrestling fan, friend, Scott Burger.
40 names at random of WCW's stars from 1997-2001. Eight tag team matches from those names, drawn at random. The winning team members enter a battle royal to determine the Battle Bowl Champion. Johnny Cadillac welcomes Jesse Esquivel to be the judge in determining who wins these crazy tag team matches, and who goes on to be the virtual Battle Bowl Champion!
40 names at random of WCW's stars from 1997-2001. Eight tag team matches from those names, drawn at random. The winning team members enter a battle royal to determine the Battle Bowl Champion. Johnny Cadillac welcomes Jesse Esquivel to be the judge in determining who wins these crazy tag team matches, and who goes on to be the virtual Battle Bowl Champion!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes fellow Jericho Cruisers: Jen Shapiro and Emily Mills. They discuss a 16 woman tournament to determine who they feel is the greatest woman wrestler in wrestling today!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes host of Cheap Seat Booking podcast, Matt Harding. Matt is a fellow Jericho Cruise Rager. They talk all things podcasting, Jericho Cruise, wrestling, and so much more!
The story of the two year MWA rivalry of Commissioner Johnny Cadillac vs Midstates Champion Christian Temple, culminating in the MWA in-ring debut match of Johnny Cadillac.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes MWA Women's Champion, Stormi Renee. They discuss Stormi's wrestling and training history, her recent debut on AEW Dynamite against Toni Storm, catching Jim Cornette's attention, as well as her recent appearance on the Draft episode of WWE Raw, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes fellow ring announcer, Billy Peck, along with Independent Pro Wrestlers Vic Douglas, and "Gorgeous" Alex Gretzky. They discuss any and all things with each of their wrestling action figure collections.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Doomsday member, 1/3 of the Three Best Friends that Anybody Could Have, and 1/2 of the MWA Tag Team Champions, "The Heavy Metal Messiah" Xander McIntosh. They talk about Xander's journey into wrestling, to where he is now, the work he has done, his future goals in the business, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac introduces MWA Heavyweight Champion, Brian Blade, to Jericho Cruise OG Jamal Gary. Together the three discuss all things WrestleMania XL, their thoughts, their predictions, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes the man himself, "The Wild Man" Beast, to reflect on his career, and different individuals who meant a lot to him throughout the journey, up to his official in-ring retirement last month.
Johnny Cadillac gathers some friends and foes that have worked with Beast over the years of his legendary wrestling career, to wish him the very best with his in-ring wrestling retirement!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes former multi-time TNA Tag Team Champion, Shawn Hernandez! Hernandez shares so much advice to everyone trying to make their way through the wrestling business, and even in life in general. He also discusses his wrestling journey, his highs and lows of his time in TNA, his past gimmick of "Hot Stuff" Hernandez, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes back 1/2 of the MWA Tag Team Champions, The Siev. They discuss a 32 tag team tournament featuring tag teams of the past that you wouldn't think of, when thinking of the greatest tag teams in wrestling history.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes a Finalist from Season 10 of American Idol, James Durbin. Hear all about the moment that James Durbin was shockingly saved by Hulk Hogan on American Idol, what wrestling meant to Durbin growing up, the Crazy James gimmick, being a part of the most recent Jericho Cruise, and so much more!
It's WrestleMania season once again! And where Johnny Cadillac came up with the ultimate WrestleMania card of past WrestleMania matches last year, he's doing the same again this year! No repeat matches from last year's card. I unique list of 8 past WrestleMania matches, for one ultimate special!
Coming back for her third appearance on this podcast, Johnny Cadillac welcomes back Kimmy Sokol! They discuss Kimmy's work in media calls and scrums for WWE, AEW, and Ring of Honor, her experience on her first ever Jericho Cruise, Carmelo Hayes, Daniel Garcia, Cody Rhodes, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac talks all things about the phenomena he has created on his Facebook page, that is the John's Friends Virtual Pay Per Views. He discusses the origin story that got these virtual pay per views really going, all the work he has put into these, controversies that started throughout his virtual pay per views, changes he is considering for the future with them, and so much more.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes fellow Jericho Cruise Rager, and honestly the biggest Chris Jericho fan that he knows, Walter Zelaya. Walter has also met more wrestlers and many famous celebrities, that he shares many stories of. The two share their memories together of All Out 2020 with their memorable high five seen around the world, memories they share from the Jericho Cruise, and much more. Walter also shares love and shout outs for Jimmy's Famous Seafood; and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Vic Douglas. They enjoy conversations of their wrestling fandoms growing up, along with discussing Vic Douglas' wrestling career journey to this point, a unique experience he had at a WCW house show years ago, his love for action figures, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes the man behind the Cruise Flair gimmick, Tony "DDR" Ricciardelli. They talk all things Jericho Cruise, Ric Flair and his career, speculations of Sting's final match, and so much more!
In an incredible wrestling comeback year that it was for The Siev, he's now welcomed by Johnny Cadillac, for this year-end reflection episode, sharing the many highs and memories that the year was for him in wrestling, including highlights for the highs that was brought for Johnny Cadillac and this podcast as well!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Ryan Romantic. They discuss Ryan's journey as a wrestling fan, into his wrestling career, injuries, interesting dream match ideas and so much more.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes back Deztro The Eskimofo himself, Dez Loreen! Together they reflect on wrestling over the year 2023, and discuss their top 5 tag teams, women wrestlers, and male wrestlers of the year, along with top WWE and AEW match of the year!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes host of I Was Told I'm Supposed to Have a Podcast, Brian Knapp. After talking all about AEW's firing of CM Punk on Brian's podcast, they now take to Caddy Chat Wrestling Talk Podcast, discussing CM Punk's long awaited return to WWE.
In a continuation of their conversation from the latest podcast episode of Cruising With Kayfabe, Johnny Cadillac welcomes Cruising With Kayfabe hosts: Mongo and Emily, talking all things Chris Jericho Cruise!To listen to Cruising With Kayfabe...On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruising-with-kayfabe/id1648012595?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_pOn Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qldNy5W8941bjlipICTlg?si=0ab46e3326b34402
Caddy Chat, Wrestling Talk Podcast is back in full force! This week Johnny Cadillac welcomes fellow ring announcer, Billy Peck! Listen to Billy share his wrestling fan/involvement story and journey, Johnny Cadillac and Billy Peck compare and contrast their respective ring announcer techniques and styles, Billy's work with The Major Wrestling Figure Podcast, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac shares a few thoughts and pays tribute to his longtime friend, Ryley Costello, who tragically passed away earlier this week.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes back his friend Jesse Esquivel, who recently watched every episode of WCW Monday Nitro, from January 1997-to the very end in March 2001. They review both good and bad stars over those years, memorable matches, and so much more.
Johnny Cadillac shares some thoughts and reflections on WWE's recent signing of Jade Cargill, AEW's recent signing of Adam Copeland, potential future signings, and so much more.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes the Producer/Performer/Writer of the official Johnny Cadillac Theme Song, as well as the host of the podcast "I Was Told I'm Supposed to Have a Podcast," Brian Knapp. Hear all about the Johnny Cadillac theme song, and stories behind it, as well as the creation of an entire VCR Gold Rush tournament project, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac hosts a round table discussion with his friends: Captivating Alan Lyric, Marcus Jones, and Zach Wuestewald. Together they come up with an ultimate virtual WWE vs AEW dream match pay per view, the order of the card, and the results.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Independent Pro Wrestling Legend and Nebraska Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer, Austin Storm. Austin shares many stories from his legendary wrestling career, and advice for up-and-coming wrestlers in the business, for a very insightful and storied episode!
All the way from Australia, Sam Davidson joins Johnny Cadillac in this week's episode. They discuss Sam's wrestling fandom, and the differences there is for her, with living in Australia as a fan. They discuss Judgment Day, CM Punk, and so much more!
Michael Wheeler is a former member of KLIN's News Team, prior to his leaving, to move to England. This week, podcast host, Johnny Cadillac re-connects with Michael, and gives him the platform to reflect on his experience with being a part of AEW's record-setting All In, London, pay per view event!
Johnny Cadillac shares his thoughts and tributes to the lives, careers, and legacies of WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk and WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes MWA Promoter and current American Heavyweight Champion, Brian Blade. Together they positively reflect over most of the MWA roster throughout the past six years of Cadillac's ring announcing career.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes back Kimmy Sokol. Kimmy discusses her crazy busy life with working with Warriors of Wrestling, different wrestling conventions, Ring of Honor media scrums, and so many more responsibilities. Johnny Cadillac and Kimmy also discuss different wrestlers and ideas from the current and future wrestling scene.
To further his love of fantasy booking and epic tournaments, Johnny Cadillac has put together a list of 64 names. 32 current WWE superstars, along with 32 current AEW stars. All randomly drawn to come up with one epic true Forbidden Door, Blind Eliminator tournament. Jamal Gary then gets to give his thoughts on who would win these insane tag team matches throughout!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes the MWA Heavyweight Champion, Van Johnson. They discuss Van Johnson's wrestling journey, from a fan, all the way up to Main EVant. He discusses his rivalries with Brian Blade, Vinny Lee Glamrock, among others. He also talks about what Doomsday means to him, and so much more.
After a year long rivalry, with no stop any time soon, Johnny Cadillac interviews his biggest adversary in MWA, Christian Temple. They share stories of being wrestling fans, Christian Temple's wrestling journey, and of course their big rivalry, and what it has done for each of their careers in MWA to this point, plus so much more!
The Siev hosts a special edition tag team tournament, determining the greatest tag team of all time, with a surprise guest...
Johnny Cadillac welcomes back Coach Luis Cubero, along with his student Ramone "The Prince" Newey. They highlight Ramone's journey of training with Coach Luis at the JC Pro Wrestling Training Center, to where he is now after his first couple of matches. They discuss at length this weekend's TAPW Freedom Brawl event, the possibility of Coach Luis getting involved in the Blade Braxton Memorial Cup Battle Royal, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Co-host of Cruising With Kayfabe podcast, Mongo. Together they discuss who the greatest WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time is, in tournament format, of course!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes legendary Independent Pro Wrestling Referee, Rudy Diamond. Rudy shares what got him interested interested in being a wrestling referee, his backstory, why the Lincoln Nebraska crowd seems to lack respect for certain talented pro wrestling officials, his work in Alaska with 907 Pro Wrestling, and so much more.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Independent Professional Wrestling Legend, and Nebraska Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer, "The World's Greatest Pop Icon" Donnie Peppercricket. Peppercricket shares his pro wrestling journey, and what it now means to him as a father of an even bigger wrestling fan, being a Rosebud in WWE, tribute to late great Jaysin Strife, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac reflects on the different wrestling pay per views that took place over Memorial Day weekend. He discusses and reviews Impact Wrestling's Under Siege, AEW Double or Nothing, NXT Battgleground, and WWE Night of Champions.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes back Brian Blade. 32 names. Put into the brackets randomly. All to determine who Brian Blade would say is the greatest pro wrestler of all time!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Captivating Alan Lyric, discussing his wrestling journey, including training with "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes, why he recently attacked Kid Kamikaze at the last MWA Lincoln show, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac shares a recent update on Sami Zayn, going into the upcoming Night of Champions event. Then welcomes the Hosts of the Cruising With Kayfabe podcast, Mongo and Emily. Mongo and Emily share their own stories of their wrestling fandoms, the origin story of their podcast, and so much more. Then together, they all discuss the possible upcoming AEW return of CM Punk.
Johnny Cadillac shares some more main stream pro wrestling thoughts. This week discussing the rumored AEW return of CM Punk, and the start of AEW's new weekly show. Then discusses many different topics within WWE going forward, coming off of WWE Backlash and the recent draft.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes The Siev. They chat about The Siev's comeback in the professional wrestling business, in which many felt would never come, along with his goals that now lie ahead of him.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Kimmy Sokol to the podcast. She shares her journey that's led her to all the work she does with various professional wrestling conventions, reflects back on the Kimmy Shimmy, discusses the importance of her wearing a backwards hat, her excitement to be a part of the upcoming Jericho Cruise, and so much more, in this very fun conversation!
Johnny Cadillac continues to shout out his support appreciation, and talks about the big stories going on in professional wrestling, and how it is such an amazing time to be a fan, with everything that is going on.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes back Jamal Gary, in reflection of his experience of attending various events throughout WrestleMania weekend.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes TAPW promoter, and the man behind wrestler Eric Fantabulous, Eric Woodard, discussing the history and thought process behind the promotion, what makes a wrestling show to be more of a must-watch promotion, and shares memories and tributes to his fallen friend, Blade Braxton, at the anniversary of his passing.
At the one year anniversary of Caddy Chat, Wrestling Talk Podcast, Johnny Cadillac welcomes MWA Promoter Brian Blade back, to dissect the WrestleMania 39 card. Together they share predictions, and how they would handle putting the WrestleMania card together differently. With tons of MWA content sprinkled in between.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes a real legend among the Junction City Kansas community, Coach Luis Cubero. Coach shares his background and incredible story that's led him to where he is now as a professional wrestling trainer, among so many other responsibilities he's had. He also shares his focus for his students as coach, what he does with his training, and so much more.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Chief Attakullakulla finally on the show. They discuss Chief Attakullakulla's legendary professional wrestling career and its legacy, as he prepares for his upcoming final match.
Johnny Cadillac hosts a compilation episode of the different MWA stars who have shared some love on the wrestling career and man himself, of the legendary Chief Attakullakulla, that have appeared throughout the course of the Caddy Chat Wrestling Talk Podcast history.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Independent Professional Wrestling Star, Wild Man Beast. A reflection of Beast's amazing career in and out of the ring, filled with advice throughout, that anyone, especially any up-and-coming wrestlers, should really take time to reflect on.
Johnny Cadillac gives his ultimate WrestleMania pay per view card of actual WrestleMania matches that have taken place over its past 38 WrestleMania pay per views.
Coming off of the very successful Chris Jericho Cruise: Four Leaf Clover, Johnny Cadillac welcomes Rager Legend, Jamal Gary. A fun conversation ranging from the Jericho Cruise, and how he is able to attend just about everything on board, the success and story behind his iconic Orange Cassidy cosplay, Cody Rhodes, MJF, and Jamal's excitement in preparing to attend his first ever WrestleMania this April in Hollywood.
Johnny Cadillac pays his respects and shares a tribute to the life and career of professional wrestling legend, Jay Briscoe.
Stemming from the recent cardiac arrest suffered by Damar Hamlin on the football field, Johnny Cadillac welcomes Brady Beran, to share his story of how God saved his life, after a bad collision on the football field, nearly 18 years ago. Connecting to wrestling, they discuss the importance of concussion awareness, and thoughts on how wrestling companies have since, changed ruling and how things are done to protect the careers and lives of so many, with their concussion protocols.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Jesse Esquivel to the show. Jesse can be seen in any Undertaker montage there have been in the last five years, from where he simply did the Undertaker cut throat pose, while at WrestleMania 34. He and Johnny Cadillac reflect on their unique story where their friendship began just by both being wrestling fans. Jesse shares wrestling stories from his childhood, and of course they talk about his impressive wrestling figure collection. Finally, Jesse shares what Jaysin Strife meant to him, as a fan, and shares stories to help honor his memory. Plus so much more!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes the hosts of "The Terynn and Dez Show" podcast, Terynn Lea and Dez Loreen, to discuss their show and its successes, as well as the origin of the friendship, some wild Jericho Cruise stories, and so much more.
Johnny Cadillac reflects on the success that 2022 has brought with the launch of Caddy Chat, Wrestling Talk Podcast, and reflects all of his gratitude for the support received up to this point. He also shares in its entirety a special edition episode recorded last July, with Doug Fitzgerald, in which made for a successful turn of what Caddy Chat, Wrestling Talk was to then become at that time.
Johnny Cadillac shares his thoughts and tributes to "The Bulletproof Tiger" Jaysin Strife, upon the independent professional wrestling legend's passing.
Johnny Cadillac chats with MWA Promoter, Heavyweight Champion, and Nebraska Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer, Brian Blade, discussing both MWA and Brian's own wrestling career in 2022. Johnny Cadillac also shares some can't miss breaking news both about the MWA Rumble show on January 27th in Lincoln Nebraska, and in regards to some upcoming episodes of Caddy Chat, Wrestling Talk.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes friend and fellow co-host of The Cold Start Podcast, Dez Loreen, reflecting on the best of 2022 when it comes to wrestlers (both men and women), tag teams, and matches of the year. This promises both controversy and entertainment.
Johnny Cadillac relives his interview with MWA Star/LMFP Promoter Levi McDaniel, from June 2022. They discuss Levi's incredible journey getting as involved with pro wrestling where he could, the work he has done with LMFP, his journey over the last year of sobriety, and so much more insight.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes current MWA and former Magnum Pro Star, "Gorgeous" Alex Gretzky. They talk about everything from the successes of his wrestling career, goals and aspirations, his life outside of the ring, and so much more!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes past recipient of the State Farm AEW Superfan experience, Amy Marcheschi, discussing her involvement in AEW Heels, her experience as an official AEW Superfan, and being able to tie her together her love of AEW and makeup together with Thunder Rosa.
Johnny Cadillac shares his thoughts on WWE and its future since Triple H has taken over control. He also shares advice, from what he has seen and been through, to those interested in getting involved in professional wrestling.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Jericho Cruise legendary cruiser, Chris Russo. Together they share some fun cruise memories. Russo also shares some controversial takes on wrestling talent and stories, but for a very entertaining conversation.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes "The American Outlaw" Tyler Bodine, discussing in length the recent show they worked together in Arlington Heights Illinois, the International Alliance faction, Seth Goldberg, Stan Hansen, and so much more.
Johnny Cadillac hosts an "Ask Johnny Cadillac Anything," all things professional wrestling, edition, where followers sent in questions, that Johnny Cadillac now takes the time to answer.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes his cabin mate from every Jericho Cruise there's been, Ryan Johnson, to discuss all things Chris Jericho Cruise. From what got them interested in the cruise, to experiences, to friends they've met, and everything in between.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes MWA Heavyweight Champion Brian Blade. They discuss all things pro wrestling from MWA's upcoming shows, challenges and challengers as the Heavyweight Champion, running an independent wrestling promotion, issues in main stream pro wrestling, and so much more.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes MWA and independent wrestling star, Mr. Fitness 2, discussing the importance of the Rose Garden, along with his career in the ring. Mr. Fitness 2 also shares stories on his wrestling influences, why his gimmick is so over, and advice to others in the pro wrestling scene. Plus so much more!
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Queen of DEC, and fellow Chris Jericho Cruiser, Terynn Lea. They discuss all things pro wrestling, from wrestlers returning from injury, Terynn's likes and dislikes in the industry, the fans, upcoming travel excitement, and so much more.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Ring Of Honor Star, Cheeseburger. They discuss Cheeseburger's life up until ROH, working his way through the ROH system, finding out that ROH was shutting down, and Cheeseburger's wrestling school, and the success it has had as well.
Johnny Cadillac welcomes former WCW Star and Nebraska Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer, Dave Sullivan; discussing his careers both in football and in professional wrestling. He shares stories working with Harley Race, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Sullivan, Rick Rude, and others. He also speaks on who he still keeps in touch with nowadays, and what he's doing now with coaching football and being a part of MWA.
Radio producer and professional wrestling ring announcer Johnny Cadillac takes his passion to the next level, hosting Caddy Chat: Wrestling Talk Podcast. Join him as he interviews talent in the industry and other wrestling experts every week.