Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast: Recent Episodes
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After his first full year as a professional wrestler, Jaxx Wylder thought what better way to celebrate then hopping on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
All jokes aside Jaxx has absolutely crushed it this past year. Making a name for himself out in Alberta, Jaxx Wylder talks about first getting into wrestling, going to PWA shows as a kid, and finally deciding to take the steps to become a professional wrestler. He also talks about his first match which also involved a family member, his hopes for his second year, and so much more!
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It is time once again for your monthly look at the world of AEW with Good ol JR!!
We got an action packed episode for you this month. The Summer of AEW has kicked off, and we talk a little about how it started with Beach Break, and we preview the upcoming Redemption PPV, talk about some matches that we would like to see at Grand Slam, and then fantasy book the All In show later this summer.
As always we kick things off talking about Transaction Talk, and although it is a little light name wise, there is still lots to discuss, with Sheamus, Jack Perry, Bayley, Sinner & Saint and more!!
We've also got Big Daves Diss, mailbag and so much more!
Joining the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast this wee, the voice of many promotions out west including ASW, and Canadian Apex...Peter Brown!
Peter and I talk about how he got involved with doing commentary, and the many other hats he wears when it comes to the world of independent wrestling. We talk about getting interested in wrestling, how over the years it's become more "acceptable" to express your fandom, being a part of Big Brother Canada, and so much more!!
We also hit up another edition of "Five Random Questions"
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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I'm joined by someone who the past few years had become quite the tag team specialist, and now he embarks on his solo run...it's Spencer Scott!
Spencer and I talk about the run that he has as one half of "Flaming Aces" alongside Zaye Perez, and his current solo run that he is on. We also talk 4th of July, the always rising scene in the PNW, the upcoming Pandemonium Pro show "JoJo" in honor of the late Jordan Saint, and so much more!
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My guest this week is making his return to Canada this Summer, but before that Briyante RB joins me here on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
Returning to Demand Lucha, and making his debut with Souris Valley Wrestling this summer, Briyante RB continues to make himself a worldwide name. Briyante and I talk about the influence his mother had on him when he was first starting out wrestling. We chat about the power of Lucha Libre, Wrestlemania weekend, places he still wants to wrestle and so much more!
Also the return of "Five Random Questions!"
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Your monthly look at AEW is back on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast as joining me as always, good ol JR!
There's the old saying if there's smoke there is fire, and with the discourse the past few weeks about CM Punk, it is smouldering! We kick off Transaction Talk discussing the Best in The World, and what's going on with him, and also what it could mean for the future.
Other names discussed:
-FTR(CMFTR)
-Leon Slater
-Jungle Boy
-Santana
and more!
We also take a look at Forbidden Door in what should be an all time show, Big Daves Diss, Mailbag, and more!
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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I'm joined by one of the fastest rising stars of the independents, MJ Santana!
MJ and I kick things off talking about the Knicks historic comeback victory last week(full disclosure we recorded this before game 5), her start in wrestling, the massive impact Shimbashi was in her life, wrestling for JCW, the rise of New Texas Pro, and so much more!
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After a few weeks away, the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back, and I am joined by the one and only, Magnum Mel!
Mel and I talk about her recent trip down to Mexico, where she took part in some training while she was there, talking about the differences in it compared to training back at Lions Gate Dojo. We also chat about her start in wrestling, returning from a concussion at the C4 all womens show, what that meant to her, and also womens wrestling as a whole. Mel talks about a past match with Cherry Blossom and why it sticks out to her, and so much more!
Also the debut of a new segment on the podcast..."5 Random Questions!"
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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, for the very special 250th episode, I am joined by a man synonymous with wrestling in Winnipeg, James Korba!
From the early years of his wrestling fandom going to local shows, to his time hosting the Winnipeg wrestling podcast "Loose Ropes" to now as GM James Korba, he has been a fixture on the wrestling scene, and we talk about alllll of those things. We talk about local wrestling, WCW, and Korba even shares some WPW stories and so much more!
You won't want to miss this incredible chat!
The boyzzzzzz are back in town, as good ol JR joins me for the monthly look at AEW!!
Double or Nothing is a few days away, so we take a look at the card, run down the matches and give some predictions(and fantasy booking), and JR gives those betting lines so that you know who to slaps a couple bills down on.
We also take a look at Transaction Talk where we discuss:
-Big Bill
-Brian Cage
-CM Punk(????)
-and more!
With the announcement of the Owen Brackets we go over the favourites and so much more!
You won't want to miss this very fun chat!
From Australia, to Canada, Kingsley has taken the wrestling world by storm, and now she's joining me for the newest episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
Kingsley made her Winnipeg debut back in March, taking part in the WPW Voyageur Cup, we talk about that, and also her debut out in BC for BOOM Pro Wrestling, and even appearing on AEW Dynasty. We also chat about her start in wrestling, independent wrestling in Australia and just how influential PWA has been down there, Charlie Evans and Jessica Troy, and so much more!
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He has been making quite the name for himself on the prairies, now hes joining the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, this week on the pod...its Riley Cruz!
A few years into wrestling, Riley very quickly has become one of the prairies best. Currently down in Texas training at Reality of Wrestling, we talk about the training, what led him to it, and his experiences there so far. Riley tells us what training was like when he first started, making the most of his opportunities and so much more!
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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we're dippin down to the south, and we're joined by "The Bombshell" Haley Danielle!
Haley being a life long fan of wrestling, talks about watching Reality of Wrestling late at night, and how a few years later that turned into her betting on herself and signing up to train at the very same promotion she grew up watching. We talk about that, her career so far, also being a manager, wrestling while being a Type 1 Diabetic, and so much more!
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The boys are back in town, another episode of Chillin with JR...and Blair here on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
We have a full slate of AEW to talk about especially with the recent WWE releases and how they could quite possibly pertain to future signings with everyones favourite wrestling company.
On the slate to talk about we have:
-Malakai Black and Zelina Vega(lol)
-Wyatt Sicks
-New Day
-Jeff Cobb and Tonga Loa
-Kairi Sane
-and more!
We also take a look at the AEW World Title scene, and how they have been absolutely firing on all cylinders. Where does the title picture lead to All In? What about Redemption??
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Fresh off of an appearance at Effys Big Gay Brunch, joining me on the podcast...Damian Desire!!
Damian and I talk about the appearance at EBGB, and how it came to be. We also talk about how Platonic Romance was formed along side Richie Coy(former guest of the show!), how covid changed his life plans and actually steered him towards wrestling, upcoming shows, memorable matches and so much more!
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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I'm joined by Skye from Spitting Off Edges!
Skye is the mastermind behind Spitting Off Edges, which is a look at the pacific northwest wrestling scene, in magazine form! We chat about how she first got involved with photography, and what it was like shooting her first show. Skye also goes into detail about the process to develop the first issue, working through problems, things she learned about herself(and wrestling) and so much more!
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Joining me on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast this week, it's Leon King!
Fresh off a match up against Tyler Breeze, Leon talks about the match, and what it meant to him! We also chat about the run he's been on, making a name for himself in the midwest wrestling scene. Leon and I chat about putting himself out there to reach his goals in wrestling, how it took hitting rock bottom for him to find himself in wrestling, his appearances with ProWrestling Revolver, and so much more!
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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me, Jae-Lynn Hill!!
Jae-Lynn has been on an absolute tear as of late making a name for herself on the west coast. We chat about that but also we talk about her start out east in Ontario, training at Cross Body, her debut match teaming with Kylie Rae, making the move out west, her Boom debut and more!!
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Normally on a different podcast feed, Chillin with JR...and Blair will now be incorporated into the Grainmaker-sphere(i'm too cheap to continue paying for a seperate host for it)!
If you aren't familiar, Chillin with JR...and Blair was a monthly look at AEW with Good Ol JR, and myself, Blair! This month we take a look at the return of Chris Jericho to AEW and what that could mean for the future, Mistico becoming All Elite, Big Daves Diss, Dynasty preview, and we've got the mailbag and so much more!
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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the hottest rising stars of the PNW, Dave Rishi!!
Dave and I talk about growing up in India, and being introduced to professional wrestling, how going to a local NEW show was what helped propel him into deciding to start training at Lions Gate Dojo. We also chat about memorable matches, his life before wrestling, and so much more!
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Not one but two episodes this week, as joining me for this episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Cherry Blossom!!
Cherry and I talk about her debut in WPW last year, challenging the then champ Ava Lawless. We talk about what that experience was like, as well as discussing her first experiences with independent wrestling, and how that opened the door to her signing up for training and becoming a wrestler!
We also talk about memorable matches that shes been a part of(including a gender reveal match), match recommendations and so much more!!
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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me...Mia Sweets!
Mia and I talk about her love of pro wrestling and how that has turned into one of her current passions. We talk about the absolutely incredible end of 2025 she was a part of, her debut on Monday Night Raw, memorable matches, and so much more!
A very fun chat, check it out!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I am joined by one of the men behind Pandemonium Pro Wrestling, Hart Editing!
Hart and I talk about the upcoming Pandemonium Pro Wrestling show that is taking part in Shooting Star Fest during Wrestlemania Weekend. We talk about how he joined up with them, one of his first times show running, and dealing with problems, independent wrestling, and so much more!
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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I am joined by Canadian Deathmatch wrestler, Tyler Aero!
Tyler talks about the evolution of his wrestling career, and how it's changed over the years. Proficient in deathmatch wrestling, we talk about getting involved with it, including talking about the Malice in the Palace show this past September where he faced off against Brandon St James in an absolutely incredible match.
We also chat about the upcoming Crazy 8 tournament, injuries, and how he is preparing for the upcoming show!
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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's former LPW scramble champion, Nick Shostastyk!
Nick and I talk about the influx in newer wrestlers rising the ranks of the Alberta wrestling scene, being trained by MRB and Zoe Sager, wrestling on the prairies, Jazz music, and so much more!
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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, the director of the upcoming documentary "Angels of Violence & Grace", Thom DeMicco!
"Angels of Violence and Grace" is a look back at the joshi era that revolutionzed wrestling as we know it. Thom takes a look at the impact such wrestlers as the Jumping Bomb Angels, Crush Gals, Dump Matsumoto and more had on the world of wrestling. Thom talks about travelling to Japan, talking with family, even being a part of friendships re-kindling.
An incredible discussion, with some fantastic stories and so much more! Check it out!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the hottest rising stars in Texas, it's Devin Carter!!
Devin and I talk about her start in wrestling, how going to shows and watching wrestling with her family helped inspire her to become a professional wrestler. We chat about her career so far, wrestling for New South, wrestling against Kidd Bandit and Effy, and so much more!
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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we're dipping down to the midwest, as joining me this week...Mike Strong!
Mike has been crushing it down in Illinois for over 12 years, we talk about his career in wrestling, how he got started, how wrestling has changed since then, memorable matches, how entrance music can make a wrestler, American Lucha, and so much more!
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Joining the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the bright young stars of the PNW, Naomi King!!
Only a year into wrestling, Naomi has already accomplished some very monumental goals in her wrestling career. We talk about those, how she got started in wrestling and how she bet on herself. We chat about her debut in Canada, memorable matches and moments so far, and so much more!
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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the hottest rising stars on the independent wrestling scene, Tim Bosby!
Tim has been on an absolute tear since he started in the world of wrestling. Only a few years in he has left an impact in Memphis Wrestling and ACTION wrestling. We talk about his runs in both of those companies, amateur wrestling, weight cutting, the rise in Memphis Wrestling, wrestling Adam Priest and so much more!!
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2025 is behind us and 2026 is here, but this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast Spencer Love joins the pod to look back a the year that was for LPW in 2025.
There were many firsts for LPW this past year, new towns, new venues, new ideas, Spencer and I talk about all that, and the foray into growing LPW even bigger. We talk about all of that, new LPW debuts that happened this past year, the next generation of Alberta wrestlers, and so much more!
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Making 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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If 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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He 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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This 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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This 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 wrestling!
This 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!!
Recorded 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 they hit up Bouji!!
The 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!
This 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!!
The 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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A 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 others and so much more!
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the 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!
Joining 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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Joining 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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The 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 Love Story" which will be performed at this years Winnipeg Fringe Festival, how the show came to be, what fans can expect, chatting about the legacy of Randy Savage and so much more! Check it out!
No 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(looking at you No Fate and 365)
An incredible chat, check it out!
Bad 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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Business 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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June 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 not want to miss!
Spring 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 been a part of and so much more!
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"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 also please check out the doc when its available!
This 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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This 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!!
This 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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Joining 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!
This 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 it!
Check it out!!
This 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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It'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!!
Check it out!
This 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!
Get 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!
Get 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!
This 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 show facing off against Dalton Castle, and so much more!!
The 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, support from their family, 2025 goals, WWEID and so much more!!
This 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 puts in for finding sponsors for CWE shows, being a part of that and more!
A 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!
October 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!
Contact to have your voice heard!
boxing@health.ok.gov
dianef@health.ok.gov
heather.turner@health.ok.gov
This 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!
This 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!
MORAL! 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!
Check it out!
It'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 Pacific Northwest.
Days away from Destination Pros 3rd Year Anniversary show, NDS talks about that, being staples in the tag division, becoming inaugural tag champs at the last show and so much more!
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The 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!!
A 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!!
Check it out!
We 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!
Check it out!
Releasing 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 recommend checking out the doc when it plays near you!!
One 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!!
Check it out!
Back 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!
This 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!
Joining 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!
Check it out!
Earlier 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 Keith rules.
MORAL! 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!!
This 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!
Take 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!
This 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!!
Check it out!
Making 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!
This 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 Strife had on his life and career, and you'll hear some fantastic stories about Jaysin, and so much more!
A hardworking individual, with some fantastic insight! You won't want to miss this one!
This 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!!
Check it out!
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 the ring with James as he talks about his career, and family life, we also chat a little about hockey!!
Check it out!
Before 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, and even offers some advice!
We'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!
Welp...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!
Check it out!
It'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!!
Check it out!
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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!!
Check it out!
This 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!
One 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!
One 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!
This 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!
This 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!!
This 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!!
I 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!
All 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 big move and crushing his opportunities and so much more!
Check it out!
2024 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!!
This was a really fun chat! Check it out!
It 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 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!
I'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 stuff!!
It'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!!!
It 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 having a next level run!
All that and more!
Joining 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!
From 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!
I 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 Adventures, and so much more!!
Check it out!
LPW 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
A 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 off the rails when I chat with the Short Kings. This, this here was a lot of fun! Check it out!!
Alex 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 about this and so much more! Check it out!
After 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 episode does deal with some sensitive issues, thank you for listening.
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!
WPW 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 more about one of the top in the Midwest!!
It'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!
BOOM! 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 incredible chat, check it out!!
This 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 late!
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 ready for some laughs and fun as me and Pluggo have a blast with this one!
This 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!
Hope 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!
The 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!!
This 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!
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!
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!!
This 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.
July 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 chat about what should be an absolutely banger of a show!
One 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!
The 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!!
The 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!
The most wonderful time of the year is around the corner, and this week one of my favourite guests Justin Morrisette, voice of NEW out in Vancouver joins me again for a Forbidden Door 2 prediction show!
Recorded days after Double or Nothing, we came up with 14 matches, trying to plan out our very own Forbidden Door 2 shows. There were some givens headed into this show, and a whole lot of surprises. We come up with some fun multi-mans, Championship matches and a whole lot more!
This was a lot of fun!
Check it out!!
He's back!
Joining me to recap this past weekends Double or Nothing, Jays Retro! He is one of my favourites to chat about the world of wrestling with, and we sit back and talk about all the highs and lows from Sundays PPV. It was a card that had some high points and some low ones, we look at all of them. Some stuff that we really liked, some that was just "fine" and a whole lot more!
Check it out!
AEW is kicking off the summer with a fun little show on Sunday with Double or Nothing, and my good friend and Co-host of For Exposure Pluggo joins me to run down the card!
We take a look at all the matches, likes, dislikes, potential feuds coming out of some of these matches, and just what the future might hold with some huge shows coming up. Plus I lay down the challenge, hear the stakes, and just what myself or Pluggo can win with the most right picks!! Let's go Lethal and Jarrett!!!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Relentless Rylie Rose!
Rylie has been wrestling for just under a year, and to see the progress she has made in that time is unbelievable. We talk about that, about becoming the youngest Can Am Wrestling Womens Champion, her debut match vs TFA, and so much more!
It was a really fun chat, check it out!
The Pacific Northwest knows all bout my guests this week, but its time the rest of Canada takes notice on Re:Loaded,
Jacky Lee and Shareef Morrow join me this week to talk some wrestling! We talk about their phenomenal feud with State of Emergency, including one of my favourite matches from last fall, the incredible impact that Lions Gate Dojo has had on wrestling, training, memorable matches, and I also ask Jacky and Shareef who they would like to defend the NEW Tag Team Championships against.
All that and so much more!
Gods Gift is here.
This week on the podcast, Michael Richard Blais joins me!
MRB and wrestling go hand in hand, and he's here to talk some wrestling. We chat about his incredible match with James Roth at WPW "Fight at the Museum", the Infinity Gauntlet 8 hour match(which is raising funds for Stollery Kids), why he decided to do it, and what fans can expect, the Clandestine Society, techincal wrestling and so much more!
I'm very proud of this episode and very stoked to share it with everyone!
A little treat for all the listeners, a Bonus episode!!
Hotshot Danny Duggan, fresh off the CWE Hostile Takeover tour stops by to chat about the venture into Ontario, the ring truck accident that took place before the Thunder Bay show(thankfully there were no serious injuries), and in what surprised a lot of fans, his recent surgery that happened DAYS ago!
Check it out!!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I am joined by Derrick Shaw!
A graduate of Fale's Dojo in New Zealand, Derrick has been absolutely crushing it in the PNW. Coming off a huge match with Daniel Makabe, Derrick goes in depth talking about the match, his thoughts on it and more. He also talks about being a part of two intakes training at Fale's Dojo, being stuck there during the pandemic, being Fale's cook, and so much more!
There are some audio glitches during this as the connection up in the PNW wasn't the best as Derrick was en route to a show, but still a great show!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me, the current Monster Pro Womens Champion, The Matriarch!
She joins me to talk about the most recent Tony Condello Northern Tour which she was a part of, her experiences, travelling from town to town, and what it was like having a film crew there recording it for an upcoming documentary.
We also chat about her recent title win, feud with the Sinister Sister, being a role model for Indigenous youth, and so much more!
We kick off this weeks episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast with a quick run down of last weeks WPW Fight at the Museum show. A great time was had that's for sure!
Then we jump into things with this weeks guest. Joining me this week is Mick "Brickhouse" McGuire. Mick is actually making his CWE debut when they venture out east with their Hostile Takeover Tour. We talk weightlifting, territory wrestling, training, his thoughts heading into his CWE debut, and so much more!
A really fun chat, check it out!
The perfect AEW Dynamite primer is here with this weeks episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!!
Joining me this week is a good friend of mine, and you can find him up on Twitter, @JaysRetro! JaysRetro and I sit down and chat all about AEW. We cover all the basics, talking about the network shows, PPVs, booking, everyones favourite topic CM Punk and so much more!
We even fantasy book Eddie Kingstons first World Title reign!!
Not Shakur, but you're getting a two pack of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast this week!
We kick things off with the hosts of Between Two Beards, JPJ & Pluggo, as we take a look at the Wrestlemania card, our thoughts, matches that we're stoked for, and what we think could be some sneaky fun matches!
After that it's time for a Sacrifice!! Napalony Diabell stops buy for a chat where we learn about his first match(??), his debut at 3D Pro Wrestling, AJ Sanchez obsession, and more!!
Before he makes his Winnipeg debut at 3D Pro Wrestlings "Protect Ya Neck", the incredible SeXXXy Eddy joins me on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
Eddy was incredibly influential in the Montreal wrestling landscape, and has helped shaped it to this day. You will hear all about his start and how IWS came to be, helping open the door to other Canadian wrestlers making the trek down to north eastern USA, wrestling in Combat Zone Wrestling, the IWS/GCW feud, his Winnipeg debut and so much more!
This was such a fun chat, check it out!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's the silence behind the violence, Shane from 3D Pro Wrestling stops by.
We talk about the birth of 3D Pro Wrestling and all the work that went into the formation and the first show. We chat about the little things that went into it, the videos, promos and such, his eye for talent and the second show, the cancellation of the 3rd show and he answers the question of "What Happened?", and we talk about the upcoming no ring show at the Pyramid Cabaret at "Protect Ya Neck"!
Check it out!
A huge night of wrestling is shaping up on March 11th in Montreal as GCW invades Montreal in a promotion vs promotion show against IWS. One of the wrestlers representing IWS is my guest this week, Kristara!
The Sweetest Pea joins me as we talk some wrestling! We talk about what it was like training during the pandemic(when Kristara and her other fellow trainees wasn't even allowed to touch each other), we chat about Mike Bailey, being back stage at Monday Night Raw, the upcoming IWS vs GCW show and so much more!
With AEW Revolution just a few short days away, I enlisted the help of former guest and voice of Nation Extreme Wrestling, Justin Morrisette to help me look at the card.
An 8 match main card including the main event, an AEW World Heavyweight championship match between MJF and Bryan Danielson, we run down the matches, feuds, and everything else that got us here. Some incredible matches, and a few that have some match of the night potential, we cover them all.
a fun chat as always, check it out!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I am joined by Bigfoots Bestfriend, Eli Surge!!
Eli is quite the cryptid connoisseur, we chat about that, how it came to be a part of wrestling, his excursion down to Mexico and training there, the upcoming Jacques Rougeau Wrestling Academy, the upcoming Love Wrestling show and so much more!!
Check it out!!
p.s. Birds aren't real!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we are dipping down to Thief River Falls and talking to "The Wrecker" Josh Price.
Josh talks to us about the wrestling scene growing up, how things have changed on the independent front, getting involved with wrestling, and we talk about what he's doing with Destination Pro Wrestling. They have their next show April 15th, and he shares details about that, what fans can expect at a Destination Pro show, ticket info and all the details, plus he even mentions a few wrestlers who will be there!
Check it out!
Joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Colton Kelly!
Colton, a second generation wrestlers, shares stories from his first introduction to wrestling, being a part of the wrestling scene from a young age. He talks about the progression of his career, training, the wrestling scene at large, and so much more!
Check it out!
The road to Wrestlemania starts here with the Royal Rumble, and joining me to review the 2023 incarnation of the Rumble, one half of Red Hot Summer, Bryce Bentley!
We talk the highs and lows, and look at the Mens and Womens Rumble matches, the awful Pitch Black match, and one of the hottest storylines in wrestling involving Roman Reigns, the Bloodline and Sami Zayn!
Check it Out! As always it was a lot of fun chatting with Bryce!
There are some really big things happening in wrestling right now, and one of those is Big Vision Wrestling.
Ahead of their debut show, Max from Big Vision Wrestling stops by the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast to talk all about Big Vision. We chat about the "vision" Max had with BVW, how his love for wrestling turned into the debut show, the upcoming card(which is absolutely stacked!!) and so much more.
This was a really fun conversation, and I'm very stoked for Big Vision Wrestlings debut show!
Making his return to Winnipeg, and debuting on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Sweet Daddy Soul!
Sweet Daddy Soul stops by, and talks about growing up in Winnipeg, his first training sessions in AJ Sanchezs garage, going to Mexico and being stuck there during the beginning of the pandemic, and how it has led to many opportunities for Canadian wrestlers to have excursions in Mexico.
We also talk about his return and the matches lined up with CWE, and so much more!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we are headed out east, joining me...Zak Patterson!
Continuing in a long line of talented French Canadian wrestlers, Zak Patterson has already carved out quite the career for himself so far. We chat about continuing the legacy of the Patterson name, training under Speedball Mike Bailey(and having his first match against him), wrestling former IWGP Champion Jay White, and so much more!
Check it out!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, none other than Rich King!
After a massive 2022 seeing Rich King and the RADZ becoming one of the most decorated teams in Western Canada, Rich stops by and talks about the year that was. Talking about teaming with TY, forming the RADZ and the YouTube series Tales From the Undercard, and more.
We also hear about Richs younger years, growing up in the Yukon, moving to Alberta, training at Monster Pro, personal training and fitness and so much more. A great chat, check it out!
2022 is almost done, so it's time to look back at the year that was, and joining me this week, from Love Wrestling, Spencer Love!
Spencer and I sit back and take a look at some of out favourites from the past year. Starting with major promotions we chat about Favourite story line, Matches of the year, wrestlers of the year and tag teams of the year.
After that we shift our focus to the local scenes, looking at some of our favourite matches to take place in Western Canada, breakthrough wrestlers from this past year, and also, who we could see a big 2023 from.
Check it out!
The Hellion Ava Lawless joins the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast this week!
Ahead of her huge match vs Masha Slamovich 12/22 for Top Talent Wrestling, she stops by to talk about that, her other massive match vs Kamille for Big Vision Wrestling, performing infront of her home town of Ottawa earlier this year, wrestling in Defy, Christmas movies and so much more!
It was a great chat, check it out!
This week the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast welcomes former UFC fighter, now professional wrestler, Mitch Clarke!
We talk about how a kid from small town Saskatchewan was able to fight in the legendary UFC octagon, his career and what it entailed, and eventual retirement. Mitch also talks making the transition to professional wrestling, some matches that really stand out to him, dealing with negativity from the internet, and so much more!
Also we chat about how great Mark Jindrak is.
Hot off of challenging for the NWA Heavyweight Championship, joining me this week, Moses the Deliverer!
Moses is making his return to Winnipeg wrestling for WPW this upcoming Friday, as a part of the tag team Technical Difficulties. We chat about what it was like challenging for the title, amateur wrestling, being a part of and learning from Team Ambition, and the St Louis scene as a whole.
Tune in for all of that and so much more! It was a hella fun chat!
This week, we are right back at it with an absolute banger!!
Joining the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast this week, MLW Superstar, Alex Kane!!
The Captain of the Bomaye Fight Club stops by, and we talk about his beginnings in wrestling, training and learning from AR Fox, Major League Wrestling, getting the chance to wrestle in Germany, story telling in wrestling, and so much more!!
Number 100!!
This week to mark the special occasion of the 100th episode, Hotshot Danny Duggan.
A man synonymous with independent wrestling here in Winnipeg, and all through Canada. Danny has had a very storied career so far, and he stops by to share stories from through out. His experiences getting started, how the wrestling landscape has changed, how CWE was formed, struggles with running Canadian tours and more.
We also talk about his time wrestling in Japan, how that came to be, and also what could have been with CWE and ROH!! Check it out!
Hot off of this past weekends AEW Full Gear, I sit down to review it with one of my favourites, Bryce Bentley!
We talk the highs and lows of the stacked card. What stood out to us, and what we weren't huge fans of. There were quite a few really enjoyable matches, we dive into them and we even do a little bit of fantasy booking through out when it comes to ROH!
Check it out!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast...Cat Power!
A veteran of 15+ years, Cat Power has been a prominent figure on the independent wrestling scene. Trained by Scott D'Amore, Cat shares stories from her very start in wrestling, getting into it, and training. We also hear about her time wrestling for Shimmer, how that helped her career, and also about her 4 trips to Japan to wrestle and what that experience was like.
Cat also talks about being a coach and trainer for Lions Gate Dojo, the incredible BC wrestling scene and so much more!
The Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast goes east!!
This week we are heading to the Maritimes, and we will be talking to Andrew Love! Andrew has been ripping it up out on the East Coast, bouncing back and forth between the east, and Ontario.
We chat about growing up, his love for wrestling, differences between the two territories, and we also talk about his recent experience being a part of 2 WWE shows! A great chat, check it out!
The author of "Uncontrolled Chaos", and nearly 30 year veteran, Vance Nevada joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
Vance talks about the book, the work that has gone into it, and what readers can expect when they pick up a copy. He also shares stories of his career, from growing up in Souris, Manitoba, to the early years in Winnipeg wrestling for him with RCW, Top Rope Championship Wrestling and more.
We also hear about some of the tours he has been a part of, stretching from the east coast, down to the south, and his experiences along the way. An absolutely incredible conversation!
It's review time, and this go round, we're gonna rewind to Halloween Havoc 1998.
Halloween Havoc 1998, most notable for the rematch between Hollywood Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior. An absolute disaster of a match, and quite possibly one of the worst ones I have ever seen. It was also the PPV that had an over run and cut out its feed before the main event happened!
I go back and take a look at the PPV. All of the good and the bad. It was an enjoyable watch, and definitely had some "WCW" moments in it.
For the first time ever, the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is joined by 3 incredible guests!
Recorded backstage of Rob Stardoms show to benefit the Selkirk food bank, which also doubled as La Sombras retirement match, I was joined by one half of Red Hot Summer Bryce Bentley, and Josh "Cheeks" Holiday to talk wrestling and what they've been up too! Bryce shares some stories, including his one of his first shows as a fan, and Cheeks talks his recent match with Impact World Champion Josh Alexander. I was also joined by La Sombra, who talks about getting into wrestling, and what the retirement match means to him.
Before that, I talk a little about the Timebomb Pro "Violence is Forever" show, shout out Tom Lawlor. It was an incredible show and is a must watch as soon as it hits IWTV.
The balls deep bohunk
The Ukrainian sex machine...
Vinko! Joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
We talk about his start in the late 90's and becoming a manager, the Winnipeg wrestling scene, Japanese wrestling, and Vinko shares stories of some of the legendary Winnipeg wrestlers including Chi Chi Cruz!
Wrestling fans...get ready.
Joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast...Elliot Tyler!
Elliot has been making a name for himself out on the Pacific North West. Wrestling predominantly in BC, he has also made appearances down in the states as well. Part of the second wave of BC wrestling, hear all about how that tight unit of wrestlers has been able to put the BC wrestling scene on the map!
We talk his career so far, teaming with Judas Icarus, Elliots incredible feud with Mr Ferguson, and so much more!!
Check it out!
This week, the man behind the Lucha Memes promotion in Mexico, Dhani Ledesma joins me on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
Lucha Memes, while based in Mexico, is really trying to do things different from the majority of promotions down there. You're going to hear all about that, the struggles that coincide with it, the recent Battle of Coacalco which featured Masha Slamovich, Titus Alexander, Vinny Massaro and more!
It was an absolute pleasure chatting with Dhani! Make sure you keep your eyes peeled. There is an upcoming event in Guadalajara with Jonathan Gresham in October which should absolutely rock!
Check out their events online!!
Making his return to the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Stefan Epic!!
Stefan joins me and plain and simple, we chat wrestling!!
We talk about the past few months and the matches he was a part of, recovery from his injury, deathmatches, El Dandy, lots more stories, and for the first time...Mailbag! We answer some listener questions!
Check it out, this one was a whole lotta fun!!
Time to take notice, "The Young Gun" TJ Cannon is making huge waves on the Canadian Independent scene!
This second generation wrestler joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast! He shares stories about growing up, getting into wrestling, making his Manitoba wrestling debut on the infamous Tony Condello Northern Tours, and recently making his Winnipeg wrestling debut infront of friends and family!
TJ is young, hungry and has a bright future ahead of himself. Hear all about him, and so much more this week!!
The most jacked man in Western Canada, Michael Allen Richard Clark joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!!
1/2 of Team Flex Appeal, Michael has been a fixture in wrestling in Canada for quite a while. Hear stories from when he first started wrestling, the Saskatchewan wrestling scene and being a part of that. He also shares stories of some of his most memorable matches, teaming as Team Flex Appeal with Mike McSugar, creating content, fitness and so much more!
Join us for a great chat!
It's been a helluva year so far for Numi Berber, and now she stops by the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast to chat!!
Currently situated in BC, we talk about her career so far. Numi shares what made her interested in becoming a wrestler, her training and the influential people in her life, women in wrestling and so much more.
Numi also opens up about M.S., sharing her story of how it's impacted her life.
A really great conversation!! Check it out!
BIG. BAD. KAIJU.
Before making his Canadian wrestling debut for 3D Pro Wrestling, O'Shay Edwards stops by and joins me for this week episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
A really fun chat, we cover a plethora of topics, from his life before wrestling, time in ROH, bisexuality in sports, and some of his upcoming ventures(not only wrestling in Canada for the first time, but headed overseas as well!!)
We also talk about how awesome Ahmed Johnson was when you were a wrestling fan as a kid!
You've seen him in the ring as a wrestler, commissioner, & referee, and now Chris Marxwell joins the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
Chris shares stories from his wrestling career so far, from the early days of wrestling for PCW, his transition into commissioner, and recently refereeing for 3D Pro Wrestling.
We also touch base on this past weekends WWE Summer Slam Premium Live Event, and chat about some of the things we liked about it!
MUNCH! MUNCH! MUNCH! MUNCH!
Marcus Muncherson joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
Fresh off his WPW debut, and appearance on AEW Dynamite, Marcus stops by and shares his experiences with both. We also chat about the St Louis wrestling scene, getting involved in wrestling, Team Ambition and so much more!!
The newest Pink and Black attack, The Rhinestone Cowboy Steven Crowe is this weeks guest on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
Steven joins me, and we chat from his beginnings in wrestling, early influences, and how his brother Michael Richard Blais has been on his career.
We also talk about the Calgary scene, and how it is on absolute fire, matches that stand out to him, what the future holds for him, and so much more!
The "Pissed Off Pitbull" Robby Royce is here, and he has a whole lot to say!
A veteran of 30+ years, Robby stops by for the first ever Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast in person interview. He shares stories from when he first started off, what the wrestling scene was like in the early 90's, and talks about a lot of the who's who of Winnipeg wrestlers.
We cover his time in the promotions he was a part of, talks about some of his most memorable matches including his epic encounter with Steve Corino!
Robby also talks to us about his debut with 3D Pro Wrestling, and how the first ever Winnipeg Bull Rope match came to be!
Joining me this week, one half of one of the hottest teams on the tag scene with State of Emergency, Miles Deville!
With a mixture of speed, quickness, high flying and size, Miles is the complete package.
Miles and I cover all the bases, from the very beginning, to his recent foray with Defy Wrestling a few weeks ago. We also talk about how State of Emergency was formed, training and wrestling down in Mexico, and what it was like being a part of a 14 man tag match!
WWE made their return to televised events in Manitoba with WWE Raw on July 5, 2004. Yours truly was there live for the event, and while I was on my way to checking out from wrestling it was still a blast(at the time).
I figured that I would go back, re-watch and take a look at the two hour spectacle that is Monday Night Raw live from Winnipeg Arena. I remembered very little originally, but it did have the Musical Chairs segment!! So join me as I suffer and re-watch the episode, or cue it up and watch along as I ramble about it!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Maddison Miles!!
Maddison grew up, fell in love and trained in wrestling out east, but she quickly took Canada by storm. Hitting every province, wrestling on the Northern Death tours, multiple CWE tours. She eventually made her way out to England and now wrestles out of there!
We go over all of that stuff, and we talk about Maddison receiving the Cauliflower Alley Club Rising Star award. So tune in to hear about all of that, and so much more!
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one half of Team Flex Appeal, Mike McSugar!!
We talk the early years of Mikes career, including a start in backyard wrestling! He shares stories from that, then the progression to professional wrestling, his time in different Saskatchewan based promotions, wrestling for CWE and facing off against one of his favourites in Juventud Guerrera, and so much more!!
Mike also tells us about the time he wrestled Ryback!! That alone is worth giving this a listen!
The original Bad Boy, Anderson Tyson Moore, joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
A veteran of 20 years, ATM stops by and shares stories from his start in wrestling, his friendship with Robbie Royce, some high profile matches that he's been a part of, facing off with Kyle Pro at 3D Pro Wrestling and so much more!
We also get a chance to talk about independent wrestling as a whole, and how you should definitely go check out shows!
A few months ago the wrestling world was turned upside down with the announcement of the AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door PPV.
It seemed like the card was starting to take shape last week, but with an injury to CM Punk things changed. There are so many options, and possibilites for this incredible PPV that I needed some help to take a look and fantasy book this. So I reached out to former guest of the show and NEW commentator Justin Morrissette to take a look at some of the potential matches,
Both Justin and I came up with 10 match cards with what we think could possibly be the card, and have some fun with it along the way!! Some people get left off, some are in potential match of the year candidates, and I actually booked Toru Yano!
One of the top wrestlers out in Alberta, Marz the Specialist joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
Marz has already taken Alberta by storm, with not even a full year under his belt, he has quickly become one of the must see names on the Canadian wrestling scene. We talk about his foray into wrestling, the effort and dedication needed in wrestling, facing off and feuding with Jack Pride and Heavy Metal and so much more!
We also talk about Marz debut match here in Winnipeg, June 10th for WPW where he will be teaming with Nasty Nate Nixon against Red Hot Summer!!
After making his return to the ring last month for Timebomb Pro, Stefan Epic joins me this week!
Stefan will be facing off with Robby Royce at 3D Pro Wrestling in a Winnipeg Bullrope match. A match 21 years in the making!! Hear all about how this match all came to be!
We also look back at the Winnipeg wrestling scene, and Stefan shares stories about the PCW shows at the Stratosphere, AWE, WFX, teaming with Danny Duggan and Kevy Chevy and so much more!! Check it out!!
Making his second appearance on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Tony Kozina Returns!!!
We talk about all the great stuff they're doing down at Fales Dojo, and about being a part of the NJPW banner, after that we talk about wrestling in Canada, Tony shares more stories about the tours he was a part of.
Tony also talks about the current wrestling landscape, gives his thoughts and so much more!
Joining me this week, and making his international podcast debut, X Devil Jr!
Only 20 years old, but having been wrestling since he was only 14, we talk about his start and getting into wrestling, differences between traditional wrestling and the lucha style, running his own promotion and so much more!!
We also talk about him potentially touring Canada in the future, and teaming and wrestling with his brother!
"Golden Boy" Travis Williams joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast
Travis has been absolutely tearing it up out west, wrestling for NEW, LPW, and a whole host of others. You'll hear all about his start in wrestling, growing and learning, the friendships that developed from the very beginning of wrestling and the entire BC wrestling scene.
We talk about what NEW is doing in BC, his feuds with Judas Icarus, being named as the top Canadian wrestler for the month with PWI and so much more!
If you don't know who Mo Jabari is, you should.
With an absolutely incredible resume so far, and only a few years in wrestling, Mo joins me to share his story so far. Hear about his incredible relationship with Bret Hart, learning under Lance Storm, his appearance with Beyond Wrestling and how that all came to be and more!
Mo is also doing some huge things in regards to the the wrestling scene in Calgary, hear about that here!!
A 2017 graduate of Seth Rollins' Black & Brave wrestling school, Jared Thumb joins me for this weeks episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
We talk about Jareds experiences training under Seth Freakin Rollins, his first match, some big feuds he was a part of, including a tag feud teaming with Rory Fox against JT Energy and Damien Saint, and Jared shares his story from his battle with cancer, Stone Cold Steve Austin and more!
Jared also shares his thoughts on this past years Wrestlemania which he was in attendance for!
Move over Brian Knobbs and Jerry Saggs, there is a new Mayor of Nastyville, Nasty Nate Nixon!
Nasty Nate Nixon has been on an absolute tear out in Alberta. He is the absolute complete package. Innovative in-ring skill, talent, and incredible energy and personality!
Nate is a part of the upcoming West End Scramble at Winnipeg Pro Wrestlings upcoming show April 15th. Hear all about Nates start in wrestling, his fitness journey, how a meeting with Josh Alexander at his first WPW show, turned into an incredible experience for him.
We also talk some memorable matches including with Mitch Clarke, Top Flight and so much more!!
One of the young stars on the Winnipeg independent wrestling scene, Chad Daniels is well on his way for making a name for himself!
From the moment he was born, hear about just how influential wrestling has been in his life. A graduate of the final Storm Wrestling Academy class, Chad has been making a name for himself as a part of CWE.
Hear all bout his start, and work with CWE, his recent trip to Alberta and wrestling for Can Am Wrestling there, the upcoming WPW show that he will be a part of and more!
Chad is also the lone Winnipeg representative for Jacques Rougeau's Wrestling Academy Contest. We talk about that, the incredible opportunity ahead of him!
Still dealing with the after effects of Covid, this week I sit back and review the Stampede Wrestling Stu Hart 50th Anniversary show.
It's up on youtube if you want to see what it's all about. A very easy, house show-esque card, with alot of memories shared, Stampede Wrestling history and more.
I sit back run through the card and give some thoughts on it, sharing stories and such. Oh, and rambling..lots of rambling
This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we had east and chat with current Cross Body Pro Womens champion Krystal Moon!
We have a great chat about her career so far, from the moment she stepped foot in the squared circle, to her recent 30 Minute Iron Woman match with Alexia Nicole for the championship.
We also chat about some favourite matches, goals, her wrestling debut for Impact Wrestling and so much more!
Plus a special guest appearance from Timber!!
Joining me this week on the podcast, someone who is doing some incredible things with wrestling, Spencer Love!
Spencer has been absolutely crushing it with Love Wrestling. From creating content, twitch streams to putting on live wrestling shows, Spencer is taking Love Wrestling and making it a go to hot bed for wrestling content.
We talk about the upcoming Love Wrestling show, the incredibly deep talent pool of wrestlers in Western Canada, share stories of wrestling fandom, and take a look at next weeks Wrestlemania!
Step into the mind of Jack Pride!
Jack joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
We have a great chat, covering his career so far, from the early years of wrestling in Alberta, putting in the work, getting his name out there, and being a part of promotions like RCW and PWA out in Alberta, up to wrestling in the Saddledome a few weeks ago with PWA!
We also get into some memorable matches he has been a part of, some with PCW, facing off against Antonio Scorpio, and also the tag match vs the Londons, one of the most memorable matches in Winnipeg wrestling history.
Jack and I also touch on the upcoming Love Wrestling event, whats instore for him at the event, being a part of it and so much more!
Western Canada has the Harts, well Eastern Canada has the Rougeaus, and joining me this week, is none other than Jacques Rougeau!!
I'm sure you are familiar with Jacques from his work in WWF, and WCW, well thsi weeks episode shares even more of his rich history in professional wrestling. You will hear about his start in Stampede Wrestling, his first experiences down in Mexico, the legendary feud between the Garvins and the Rougeaus and so much more!
Jacques shares stories of the Hart Family, Bulldog Bob Brown, and sharing the ring with Bret Hart and Roddy Piper!
We are also introduced to Jacques latest endeavour. He has taken some of the greatest talents on the Canadian Independent wrestling scene, and they will be competing for 1 of 4 chances to train at the Nightmare Factory with QT Marshall! Jacques tells us what it is all about, what to expect and so much more!! www.wrestling-academy.ca for all the information
The one and only Jackie The Jet Lee joins me to recap the incredibly eventful AEW Revolution PPV!
We run down the card, taking a look at the matches, giving our thoughts and opinions, giving out favourites, and looking at what could be next for some of the big time players in AEW. It was a fantastic night of wrestling, and a lot of fun to review it!! Check it Out!!
An important aspect not just in wrestling but life, is mental health.
This week Jaxon Stone, a former wrestler and mental health advocate joins me for a chat on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast. Jaxon along with YouAreLoved is doing some incredible things to raise awareness for mental health, and a new initiative raising mental health awareness for wrestlers, with webinars, and more.
We get into a great discussion, and hope that this can help if you are in need or know someone who is.
If at any point you feel you need help or someone to talk to, my email or DMs are always open.
This week, Headline Shaun Martens joins me on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
The past few years, Shaun has been absolutely tearing it up on the Canadian wrestling scene, being one of the most active wrestlers out there the past few years. We talk about that, training and learning under Phil LaFon, CWE tours and so much more!
Support independent wrestling, go to local shows, as this episode points out, you never know who you may be seeing that could turn into the next big star!
HUMBLE.
The most humble man in professional wrestling, Damon Spriggle, joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
We talk a lot about the upcoming Timebomb Pro show, February 24th, where Damon faces off with Jah C with the winner getting an opportunity to face Dominic Garrini later that night. Before that we talk about training, learning from the different coaches at The Academy, deathmatches, working GCW shows and so much more!
One of the hottest wrestlers on the wrestling scene today, Kidd Bandit, joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
Fresh off of an appearance on AEW Dark, and a veteran of Deadlock Pro, and Graphouse, we get into Kidd Bandits journey into professional wrestling. Graduating from Santino Bros Academy, and the Nightmare Factory, hear all about their experiences there, receiving the Rookie of the Year by Outsports Networks LGBT in the Ring podcast, sharing the ring with their idol Cody Rhodes and so much more!!
We also get into the upcoming Virtual Basement video game, AND we talk about Kidd Bandits debut for Timebomb Pro on February 24th for the "Here to Stay" show!
One of the hottest rising wrestlers on the Canadian independent scene is my guest this week, Sebastian Wolfe.
Growing up on the prairies, he now calls BC home, and Sebastian is making quite the name for himself there. Whether as a singles, or as part of the tag team, State of Emergency, he is someone to watch for!
Hear all about his start in wrestling, from training, to his first match, becoming a tag team with Miles Deville, wrestling for NEW and favourite matches.
We also get into lost opportunities due to the pandemic, goals in wrestling and so much more!!
A veteran of 20+ years, Tony Kozina stops by the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast to share tales of his storied career.
Having wrestled in nearly 2/3 of the USA, and for almost every major promotion to run in North America, Tony has shared the ring with many of todays top wrestlers, and also has helped train and mold some of todays top wrestlers.
He has been a part of numerous CWE tours, Tony shares stories about his time on the road with them, moving to New Zealand to become a trainer at Bad Luck Fale's gym, the Lions Roar show on New Japan World and so much more!
Wrestling predominantly for 365 and NEW, Liiza Hall is making quite the name for herself in the PNW.
Wrestling runs in her family, hear all about her wrestling lineage, getting started in wrestling, learning and training under Nicole Matthews and more!
We also talk about her most recent trip to train in Mexico, and getting to wrestle shows while she was there. All of that and so much more on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
O'Doyle Rules!
You find out that and so much more when Kevin O'Doyle joins me on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
Kevin is incredibly well spoken, and he shares stories from the multi-town CWE tours, teaming and learning from his partner and trainer AJ Sanchez, and we discuss the casket match that he had with Jay Walker!
All that and so much more!
From balancing books, to kicking ass in the ring, Taryn From Accounting is making her name in the wrestling scene in Canada.
Wrestling predominantly in RCW, she has made appearances in CWE, and most recently in NEW, Taryn is someone to keep your eyes on.
Taryn joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we hear about her start a few years ago into wrestling, influences in her wrestling career, some of her favourite matches and so much more!
One of the most talented wrestlers to step foot in the ring, Jackie The Jet Lee takes time to join me on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
Jackie shares stories of growing up and developing a love for wrestling, packing up and heading to Alberta to train, being an inspiration for younger generations, sharing the ring with so many talented wrestlers, and in my mind one of the most underrated feuds in Winnipeg wrestling history, his matches with Scott Justice.
A few months ago you got the Tasty, now it's time for the Sweet, this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Sweet Bobby Schink!!
Having made a name for himself across the Winnipeg promotions, Bobby Schink is one of the most popular wrestlers in Winnipeg. Charismatic, and hard working, Bobby continues to reach new levels.
From his start, to training with Lance Storm, becoming a team with Travis Cole, feuding with the Londons, we cover all the bases including his feud with Alix Vanna!
We also get to cover what it's like wrestling in front of friends and family in his hometown of Oak Bluff when they host PCW shows, wrestling for Tony Condello and so much more!
One of the brightest young wrestlers on the Winnipeg scene, Bryce Bentley joins me for this weeks episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.
Join us to find out a whole lot more about Bryce! From his introduction to wrestling, training, tagging with Sammy Peppers as a part of Red Hot Summer, and so much more!!
Joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is the "Son of Kosovo" Berat Gorani. Berat wrestles out in Alberta, notably for RCW and PWA, and has also been a part of CWE's shows out in Alberta, and even here in Winnipeg.
From him and his families lives being uprooted and moving to Canada, his introduction to wrestling, learning from Lance Storm, and matches and moments that have stood out to him, we cover all the bases and so much more!!
Check it out!
The one and only Frank the Clown joins me for an incredibly entertaining episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast. Frank has been known in the wrestling world for many years. Hear all about his love for wrestling, being front row for Money in the Bank 2011, being a part of Warrior Wrestling, AND being banned from their next show!!
Frank also lays out an incredibly prediction for 2022! All of this and so much more on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
Got my PWG Threemendous 6 blu ray in the mail late last week, and I thought you know what, I'm already gonna watch it, why don't I review it as well?
And that is exactly what I did. A fantastic show, some PWG debuts, some high flying lucha, a hoss battle and so much more. PWG always delivers and this card was no different. Check it out!
After almost 2 years, WPW makes its return to live events in Winnipeg, I take a look at the announced lineup so far, and give you all the event details I can!
After that, the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is joined by the debuting Justin Morrisette, the Host of Wrestle Central, and the play by play commentator for NEW out in BC. Justin gives us the low down on all that is happening with NEW in the next few weeks, how it came to be, and who you should be asking your local promotions to bring in from their incredibly exciting roster of talent!
Having made a name for himself out west in BC, Judas Icarus stops by the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast to talk about his wrestling career up to this point.
Hear about his start in wrestling, learning under Eddie Osborne, and eventually tagging with him, being a part of the newest BC promotion NEW, and also sharing the ring with some of the most talented wrestlers like Josh Alexander, Bandido and Brody King!
All that and so much more!
This Saturday from Minneapolis, Minnesota AEW takes over with their Full Gear PPV. From top to bottom an incredibly stacked card headlined by an AEW World Championship match featuring the challenger Hangman Adam Page vs Kenny Omega, the pride of Winnipeg.
The ten match card should absolutely deliver, I sit down run through the line up leading to it, give some thoughts, hype it up, and look towards some future storylines. All that and so much more!!
This week, I take a look at two upcoming shows in Winnipeg, the newly announced PCW show on New Years day, and the upcoming UCW show promoted by legendary Winnipeg promoter Tony Condello.
After that, something a little different for this week. With AEW Full Gear under two weeks away, I take a look at the Kenny Omega/Hangman Adam Pagew AEW World Title match. Recapping the history and exactly how we got to this point. First time trying something out like this, it was fun and I figured, hey, why not!
Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast kicks things off with thoughts on last weeks Timebomb Pro show Violence is Forever. A fantastic card featuring Minoru Suzuki vs Dominic Garrini. It was an incredible show that will go down in history.
Then, Leo London joins me on the podcast and we take a a look at this weekends upcoming PCW show in Lundar, MB. PCWs return to wrestling!! We run through what all the fans can come to expect with their return.
After that I take a look at this past weekends Impact Bound for Glory PPV.It was highlighted with an awesome triple threat match for the X Division championship, and Josh Alexander challenging for the Impact World Championship vs Christian Cage. I finish up with some quick thoughts on the recent Ring of Honor news. It will be really interesting to see what they do!
In 1995, WWF made its way to Winnipeg for the In Your House: Great White North PPV.
It was a card that went through many changes and face lifts until we got the card that was presented to us. A very lacklustre card, it suffered from an uninterested in card, and a give a fuck level from some wrestlers that was a site to see.
I sat down and watched the card for the first time this past week, and thought hey, might as well review it and share my thoughts on it(spoiler: its not good).
But give the episode a listen and see just how bad the Yokozuna/King Mabel match really was in my eyes!
On Oct 21st Timebomb Pro Wrestling presents, Violence is Forever. An absolutely stacked card with Dominic Garrini vs Minoru Suzuki in the main event.
Eric from Timebomb Pro Wrestling joins me on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, and we dive into Timebomb Pro. From the very beginnings of the North Dakota wrestling scene, Timebomb Pro Wrestlings first show to where we are now, problems he has faced, and we talk about the upcoming Timebomb Pro shows, Body Count, and Violence is Forever.
All of that and so much more!!
Once again the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back with another one!!
This week I am joined by Travis Cole! Travis has been a mainstay with CWE and PCW and even competed in the first match for WPW. From his beginnings training at Storm Academy, to CWE Western tours, and being one half of one of the most popular tag teams in Winnipeg wrestling history with Bobby Schink as Sweet & Tasty.
We also talk about sharing the ring with some incredibly talented competitors, favourite matches and so much more!
This week, the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is joined by "The Scene" Sebastian Taylor.
A product of the Academy in Minneapolis, Sebastian talks his start in wrestling, from fandom to training, some of his favourite matches, and surgery this past summer, we cover all of that and so much more.
We also find out the go to horror movies to watch with Halloween right around the corner!
Joining me on this weeks episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, is a 20 year veteran of Canadian independent wrestling, Thryllin Dylan.
From the early years of wrestling with Top Rope Championship Wrestling and Canadian Wresting Federation, winter Northern Hell tours to sharing the ring with some legends of Winnipeg wrestling, Thryllin Dylan shares some incredible stories and so much more!
Check it out!!
NJPW G1 Climax season is here, and the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast enlisted the help of the one and only Sick Nick to bring you all you need!
We sit back and take a look at the A + B Blocks, whomst we are expecting big things from, whomst needs to step it up, and who we think will head all the way to the finals.
It's one of the most wonderful times of the year, and this episode should be a helping hand to bring you up to speed and set the tone for the G1.
After an incredible weekend of wrestling the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back at it to not only give you a wrap up but so so much more.
Kicking things off with the Timebomb Pro announcement of Minoru Suzuki, we then look at the Suzuki North American Tour, the recent news of Kevin Owens contract being up in early 2022, and then the Fall Out of AEW All Out.
Check it out!!
2:40 Timebomb Pro Wrestling & The Minoru Suzuki North American Tour 2021
9:30 Kevin Owens WWE Contract Up in 2022
18:55 the Fall Out from AEW All Out
A few days away from AEW All Out 2021, Wrestling Brain's own Sick Nick joins me to hype up Sundays card.
Nick & I run down the card, take a look at each match, make a few predictions and give some spicy spicy hot takes. Will we get some returns? Debuts?
All that and so much more!!
**The podcast was recorded on Tuesday, and on Wednesdays there were a few changes to the card due to travel and extenuating circumstances just a side note.
What a week in the world of wrestling, and the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is here to give a recap of the going ons and what not!
An episode covering all bases this week, we've got local Winnipeg news, then hitting on the return of CM Punk, and then a recap of this past weeks AEW Dynamite!!
CWE iPPV and return to Rookies 1:35
Timebomb Pro: Bloodshed Rain 5:10
The return of CM Punk 8:15
AEW Dynamite review 15:50
Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back at it again, this week joined by the one and only, Sammy Peppers!!
Only having been in wrestling for a few years, Sammy is making a name for himself in the Winnipeg wrestling scene. You've seen him at CWE, PCW, and WPW, as he continues to grow.
Hear about his first foray into wrestling, some of the matches he is most proud of, and found out how he was able to use the pandemic to his advantage to continue improving and building!
All of that and so much more!!
Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is still on holidays for a few more days, but before I left I recorded this special episode for this week.
With SummerSlam just a few short weeks away, I figured what better time then now to look back at my top ten Favourite SummerSlam matches. You can really tell by listening to this just whomst I was a fan of as a youngster growing up haha.
This was a lot of fun to record, and hopefully you have just as much fun looking back with me!
Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast takes a look back at my first introduction to ECW, by looking back at the ECW PPV Living Dangerously 1999.
It was a card that definitely had some highs and lows, but was a still enjoyable watch back. Lots of stuff definitely gets romanticized from that era, and this PPV is no different, but it was an enjoyable look back and was a lot of fun to share a few stories with everyone!
I was lucky enough to have the chance to sit down and chat with Shaun Moore! Shaun has made a name for himself not only in Winnipeg but all throughout the prairies.
Shaun was a lot of fun to talk to, and we cover a wide range of topics and things. We get into his introduction to wrestling, training under two incredibly talented wrestlers in Lance Storm and Katsuyori Shibata, inspirations for his style, and also feuds with Shawn Spears, and Danny Duggan!
All that and so much Moore on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
Ahead of the Timebomb Pro Wrestling show "Bloodlust", Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast was joined by the one and only, Badger Briggs!
Badger talks about her introduction to wrestling, training at the Academy under Ken Anderson, inspirations, goals, how Chuck Taylor absolutely rules and so much more!
We also get a chance to talk about the "Bloodlust" lineup, including her upcoming match with Duke Cornell, and what to expect at the show!
We are back at it with another action packed episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!!
Serving up all the local wrestling news first, with CWE, and Timebomb Pro Wrestling news, followed by Impact Slammiversary and Jay White thoughts, WWE Money In the Bank review, and followed up with thoughts on the CM Punk news!
1:05 CWE Alberta tour dates
3:00 Timebomb Pro Wrestling "Bloodlust"
6:05 Impact Slammiversary/Jay White thoughts
20:25 WWE Money in the Bank review
38:55 CM Punk ramblings!
Ahead of CWE's return to Saskatchewan, Davey O'Doyle stops in and joins the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
Davey and I get a chance to talk about his introduction to wrestling, fitness andwrestling for HIW, and PPW. We also find out where Davey finds inspiration from, wrestling in front of his hometown crowd, and being a part of the Clandestine Society!
He's well spoken, hungry, and has a fantastic outlook on wrestling. Hear about all this and so much more!
This past week, not only was it wrestling legend Bret "Hitman" Hart's birthday, but it was also the anniversary of one of the greatest PPV's in Canadian wrestling history, In Your House: Canadian Stampede!!
I figured what better time then now to review an absolutely legendary PPV that saw a ten man tag team match involving the Hart Foundation vs Stone Cold Steve Austin, Goldust, Ken Shamrock and the Legion of Doom. I ramble on and rewatch the 4 match card, give my thoughts, and just have some fun with it!
All that and so much more!!
A fixture in wrestling on the west coast, and all across Canada, Ravenous Randy Myers joined the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
We were able to dive into a plethora of different topics, from his start in wrestling, talking about the proposed Mat Rats idea, Stampede Wrestling, and how Ravenous Randy Myers came to be.
Randy and I also touch on what we would do to change wrestling, becoming Defy Champion, and we also talk about "The Weirdo Hero" and mental health!
All of that and so much more!
He's wrestled for CWE, PCW, and WPW, but today Roy Dragneel joins the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast for a sitdown interview.
Roy talks about his start in the business, his feud with the Cannon Clan in 2017, and almost having to retire from wrestling shortly due to an incredibly severe medical issue!
We dig deeper into his passion for wrestling, and just how much Roy has progressed as a wrestler over a very short time!
All of that and so much more!!
The one and only Zubes stopped by Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast and we take a look back at this past weekends NXT Takeover In Your House. We review the happenings with the Gold and Black brand and talk about all the fun and excitement that was.
After NXT we take a quick look at this weekends WWE Hell in a Cell and try to predict just what New York has waiting for us!
Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, here with a little treat to get you primed for an action packed weekend of wrestling.
Kicking things off with local action with a big weekend for CWE, and Timebomb Pro Wrestlings upcoming show. I then hit you up with previews of Impacts Against All Odds event, followed by Sundays NXT Takeover In Your House!!
NJPW Dominion only a few days away, I bring in the heavy hitter to help preview and run down the show, Wrestling Brain's Josh Custodio!
We take a look at the announced line up, preview the card, and take a look at what to expect from New Japans Dominion event. A new IWGP Champion will be crowned, find out all you need to know!!
After that we take a look at New Yorks latest round of cuts, and where this batch of talented superstars could end up, and what we could see them get up to in the future!
All of that and so much more on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!!
First things first, I do a quick local wrap up with CWE, Timebomb, and F1rst Wrestling news, and what to look forward to, and what is on the horizon.
After that, this weekend is AEW Double or Nothing, and I run down the whole line up for you, breakdown the matches and look at what to expect. Will AEW deliver another banger PPV? We will find out Sunday but in the mean time this preview should tide you over!!
This week, Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is joined by Minnesotas own, Northern Force!
Northern Force consisting of Paul and Vernon Reed are ready to take the wrestling by storm. We sit down and talk about getting into wrestling as a pandemic is about to hit, the community-like feel to training at The Academy led by Ken Anderson and which current AEW tag team have helped influence them.
We also get a chance to talk about their upcoming match May 27th for Timebomb Pro Wrestling: Survival Never Goes Out of Style against Carver of Cutters Alley and Duke Cornell, getting revenge for Badger Briggs, and how Timebomb Pro Wrestling is taking it to the next level! All of that and so much more!!
Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast had the chance to sit and get to know 4x PCW Tag Team Champion Leo London!
Find out matches and wrestlers that have influenced Leo throughout his career. From getting started in wrestling, to the London Dynasty feud with Sweet & Tasty, Leo shares stories about wresting in Winnipeg and all across Western Canada.
We also get to chat about the gay polyamorous storyline involving the Gentlemens Club, it's importance, and the positive reaction that it received.
Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back with another episode to talk about the business we all love!
We kick things off running down the upcoming matches for the Timebomb Pro Wrestling upcoming show May 27th in Fargo.
After that, AEW Dynamite had Blood & Guts this past Wednesday. I look back at the episode, the good and the bad. Three weeks away from Double or Nothing the PPV starts to take shape after a really fun week of televised wrestling.
Wrapping things up is a quick chat about Dark Side of the Ring, and a quick look at MLW Rush/Reed 2. MLW is doing some big things and this was their last episode before they take a hiatus till July.
On this very special episode, I welcome comedian and podcast host John Cullen to the show! We talk about some of our favourite things from the Attitude Era, and the business we all love!
From the Hardys and Edge and Christian, to Steve Austin to the injection of nu-metal into one of the most popular times in wrestling. Hear all about it, PLUS find out about the newest promotion that will take over the Vancouver wrestling scene, the Grainmaker Wrestling Federation. We have a lot of fun, lots of laughs and a great time!
Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back with another episode talking about the business we all love!
Kick things off with a wrap up of all things local, hitting on CWE, WPW, Timebomb Pro and F1rst Wrestling and letting you know what they all have going on, and let me tell you, there is some great stuff coming up!
After that a look back at this past weeks Dynamite and all the fantastic action! A quick look at the WWE releases from last week and what could be next for some of them. Then wrap things up with a look at this Sundays Impact Rebellion PPV with the Godfather of Winnipeg Wrestling Kenny Omega vs Rich Swann!
On today's episode we get a crash course in Winnipeg wrestling with current WPW Champion and one half of the CWE Tag Team Champions AJ Sanchez!
AJ is one of the pillars of wrestling in Winnipeg. We get to hear about the early years, starting off in TRCW, his time in PCW, and currently competing for CWE and WPW!
Hear about his time in Mexico, wrestling with AAA, learning from Konnan, and find out which current NXT Champion AJ wrestled in Thunder Bay!
All that and more on this weeks episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!
On todays episode I present to you, the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast Top Ten Wrestlemania Matches.
I look back over the years at my favourite matches, the ones that stand out to me, the memorable ones, the ones to give you goose bumps. What made the list? Check it out!!
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Back with a brand new episode, and kick things off with reviewing of Timebomb Pro Wrestling: Here To Stay show. They streamed on YouTube and absolutely brought it. I take a look and go over the card.
After that MLW: Never Say Never had an absolute hoss battle between Calvin Tankman and MLW Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu, and it gets broken down on the show.
Wrapping up the show is a look at NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver. It's a 2 night event and you will get a full run down of the show, the potential match of the nights and what to look forward too. Check it out!!
Part 2 of the sit down Interview with David London.
We talk about teaming with his brother and tag team wrestling in general, David shares stories from inside the ring and wrestling across Canada. Later on we find out some of Davids favourite matches he's been a part of, and we talk about how awesome John Cena is.
I had the chance to sit down and talk with 4x PCW Tag Team Champion and Fantasy Intervention member and contributor David London.
In Part 1 of the interview, we talk fantasy football, favourite wrestlers growing up, and we get into how David first got into wrestling, his first match, and training!
Check it out!
Look ahead at the Timebomb Pro Wrestling upcoming show on March 28th live on YouTube, running down the card.
Also, I look back at a few of the past weeks NJPW New Japan Cup tournament, review AEW Dynamite and the absolutely incredible Lights Out Unsanctioned Match between Britt Baker and Thunder Rosa, annnnnnd a preview of this weekends WWE Fast Lane card!
Back at it and kick off the show with some Winnipeg Wrestling news, talking CWE with rescheduled shows, and new television show, then give you the low down on WPW with their upcoming DVD/VOD release!
Then kick it with a look back at AEW Revolution, the post PPV Dynamite, and a quick look at a few NJPW New Japan Cup matches, a very quick look.
Welcome again! Kick off todays episode updating everyone on CWE scheduled shows, and also an upcoming TimeBomb Pro Wrestling show!
After that, look back at the week that was for AEW. Womans title eliminator matches, Dynamite review, and previewing the upcoming AEW Revolution PPV!
Was lucky enough to have a chance to talk to the PCW Canadian Champion, the "Social Media Superstar" Jay Walker.
We talk about how he got into wrestling, the first ever casket match in Winnipeg wrestling history between him and Kevin O'Doyle, social media, what the future might hold for him and so much more!!
Look ahead at rescheduled CWE shows, F1rst Wrestling in Minneapolis, preview WWE Elimination Chamber and look back at a fantastic episode of Dynamite!!
Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, back with a review of two shows from this past weekend, Impact No Surrender and NXT Takeover Vengence Day.
Also touch on the "Forbidden Door" and WWE signing Blake Christian! Check it out!!
Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast. A prairie proud wrestling podcast from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Today I introduce you to the Grainmaker Podcast, and follow that up with a review of AEW Dynamite and NXT. Then, preview the upcoming NXT Takeover.