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Under the Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations is a weekly interview program discussing careers, issues, matches and all the fun from the multi-billion dollar pro wrestling industry. The people behind the personas you see each week on TV are unique and connect with audiences locally and worldwide. This podcast will go behind the curtain and under the ring and bring you their perspectives.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by former WCW president Eric Bischoff. He's appearing at MLW One Shot Thursday at Melrose Ballroom in Long Island City, Queens, New York City for their show which is live on YouTube. Bischoff discusses doing this show and what he wants to accomplish. He also discusses various topics in the wrestling business, including WWE's changes in business under TKO and the upcoming Netflix deal. He also weighs in on the recent Vince McMahon documentary and the current Ted Turner documentary.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Vik Dalishus & Hale Collins, The Now, who are starting a new promotion called Awesome Championship Wrestling, with a debut show Poughkeepsie Rumble on Jan. 4 at the MJN Center (former Mid-Hudson Civic Center) in Poughkeepsie. We talk about what it's like to organize something like this and why Poughkeepsie and why now.
This week, we're joined by Jaida Parker, who will face NXT Women's Champion Roxanne Perez for the title at NXT Mercy Sunday in Denver. Jaida discusses the training process behind who she's become in the ring and the creative process behind who she's become on screen.
This week, we're joined by Brock & C.W. Anderson, who have started teaming over the last year, seeking to continue the Anderson tradition from Brock's father Arn Anderson, as well as Gene, Ole & Lars Anderson over the years. The modern-day Anderson are wrestling at MLW's Summer of the Beasts at 7 p.m. Thursday at Melrose Ballroom in Long Island City, Queens. They discuss what makes a good tag team and dive into what defines wrestling as an Anderson.
This week, we're joined by TNA World Heavyweight Champion Nic Nemeth, the former Dolph Ziggler, ahead of his 60-man ironman match against Josh Alexander at TNA Emergence August 30 on TNA+ in Louisville, Kentucky. We talk about his starting anew in TNA and wrestling after 19 1/2 years in WWE, as well as his thoughts on the recent talent crossovers between WWE's NXT brand and TNA.
This week, we're joined Kris Statlander ahead of her match on All In: Zero Hour at Wembley Stadium where she teams with Stokely Hathaway to take on Willow Nightingale and Tomohiro Ishii. Statlander talks about performing on that big card and also what a unique match that is and how it leads into her one-on-one match in Chicago at All Out on Sept. 7 in Chicago. She also shares her thoughts on the competition in AEW's women's division.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by one-half of the WWE tag team champions DIY, Johnny Gargano. He discusses being tag team champions with best friend Tommaso Ciampa. He also discusses the ways that NXT and his stint on the indies in places like Evolve and PWG helped shape him into the performer he is today. Also, Johnny's father's restaurant, Gargano's Restaurant & Catering in Cleveland had a fire earlier this week, and Johnny updates on how his family, and specifically his father is doing.
This week, we're joined by prolific wrestling writer Keith Elliott Greenberg, who discusses what it's like to be a writer in the wild world of pro wrestling. Greenberg wrote the biographies of Ric Flair, Superstar Billy Graham and Classy Freddie Blassie, so he discusses the process on something like that. His next project is about WrestleMania III and its impacts on pro wrestling, so we get a preview of what he worked on here.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by the Young OG, Je'Von Evans. The 20-year-old NXT newcomer is already in his first NXT premium live event PPV, coming up Sunday in Toronto when he challenged NXT champion Trick Williams, alongside Shawn Spears and All Ego Ethan Page. He discusses what the journey's been like from the independent circuit to WWE, who his influences and mentors are and how he developed his unique bouncy style.
This week, we're joined by Orange Cassidy of AEW, who will face New Japan's Zack Sabre Jr. at AEW x New Japan: Forbidden Door on Sunday, June 30 on pay per view from Long Island's UBS Arena in Elmont. Orange explains what his approach to facing a technical master the level of Zack Sabre Jr. is and also gives his thoughts on other potential crossover opponents.
This week, we're joined by one of the English voices of AAA Lucha Libre, Larry Dallas. Larry will be calling Triplemania XXII this year. The second leg of Triplemania will be held in Tijuana on June 15. The first leg happened April 27 in Monterrey and the final leg will be August 17 in Mexico City. Larry discusses the challenge of calling a Lucha Libre show for an English-speaking audience and some of the ups and downs. He also discusses the career of Vampiro and the relevance of his retirement tour in AAA, as well as the many crossover talents from other promotions that will be appearing at Triplemania.
Today on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by NXT's Lola Vice, who faces Shayna Baszler in an NXT Underground match at NXT Battleground on Sunday in the first pro wrestling card held at the UFC Apex. The card streams on Peacock. Lola Vice, known as her given name, Valerie Loureda in her combat sports days, talks about how her MMA career helped her in becoming a pro wrestler. She also teases a classic TV/movie series she would love to remake with TKO Board member Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by the author of the new book "The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania," Brad Balukjian. Brad's new book takes a literary and journalistic approach to piecing together an important time in pro wrestling history - the dawn of Hulkamania and the explosion of the WWF. His journey starts with a book project he was working on with the Iron Sheik, who Brad befriended. Brad's further work can be found at www.thebradpack.com
This week, the guest is renowned wrestling photographer/writer George Napolitano, whose work has been seen in magazines, in books and everywhere else across 50+ years covering pro wrestling. Napolitano discusses traveling to the different territories, as well as what his relationships were like in wrestling from The Rock to Superstar Billy Graham to Paul Heyman and more.
Today on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Brian Myers of TNA Wrestling's The System, who face Broken Matt Hardy and Speedball Mountain at Under Siege on TNA+ Friday night in Albany. Myers talks about teaming with Moose and Eddie Edwards and Alisha Edwards and what kind of fit TNA is for him at this part of his career. He also discusses the different roles he's played in pro wrestling, including training pro wrestlers at Create A Pro Academy on Long Island and being co-host of the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Mr. Northeast Wrestling, Brian Anthony. Brian is competing in his final match at Northeast Wrestling's Hat City Havoc II in Danbury, Connecticut on Saturday, April 27. He discusses his recent injuries and why he is stepping away from the ring and discusses some of the most memorable moments from his 20-year career.
Today, we're joined by Prince Nana of AEW ahead of Swerve Strickland challenging Samoa Joe for the AEW championship at AEW Dynasty on Sunday in St. Louis on pay per view. Nana discusses his beginnings and his journey in pro wrestling, from training with Johnny Rodz to ECWA and ROH, all the way to managing in the main event of AEW. He also discusses some of his unique style with singing and dancing in his presentation.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we participated in the WrestleMania XL press junket and spoke to WWE superstars Rey Mysterio and Natalya, NXT superstars Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria and the voice of NXT, Vic Joseph.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we’re joined by 80s and 90s pro wrestling star The Warlord. He talks about how he got into wrestling, his longtime friendship and partnership with The Barbarian as the Powers of Pain and what it was like to be part of WCW and WWF in the 1980s and 1990s.
Today, we’re breaking down the WWE Hall of Fame and pro wrestling halls of fame overall with acclaimed author Greg Oliver of Slam Wrestling. We discuss this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class and the ways halls of fame are chosen and what the criteria should be. We also discuss who some huge stars are who may have been lost in history.
Today, we’re joined by Game Changer Wrestling promoter Brett Lauderdale to discuss his upcoming series of shows in Philadelphia, partnered with several promotions called The Collective, which is also available on Triller TV+. He shares some of the story of GCW’s rise and why it’s so relevant and what it’s like working with so many other companies, including WWE.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Ring of Honor Hall of Famer Mark Briscoe. Briscoe will challenge Ring of Honor champion Eddie Kingston at Supercard of Honor on April 5 in Philadelphia. Briscoe speaks about losing his brother and tag team partner Jay Briscoe and how he moved forward. He also talks about working in AEW, being a singles wrestler and what he believes the legacy of Ring of Honor is.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, it's the first woman to ever win the main event of WrestleMania, "The Man" Becky Lynch. Becky speaks about her newly released biography, "The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl," which is now available. She also discusses her match with Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship, as well as her magical run in 2018 and 2019 that led to her being the top star in the wrestling business.
Today, we're joined by pro wrestler and mixed martial artist Josh Barnett, whose GCW Bloodsport X takes place April 4 at Penns Landing Caterers in Philadelphia on Triller TV+. For the first time, his Bloodsport lineup features an active WWE wrestler, a Barnett protege, Shayna Baszler. Barnett talks about how this was put together and what the goals are for Bloodsport. He also reflects on his personal philosophies about wrestling and MMA and the blurry lines that exist which aid in the presentation of each.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, Phil is joined by Wrestling Junkie managing editor Nick Tylwalk and Wrestling Junkie columnist Vaughn Johnson to break down WrestleMania XL, which takes place April 6 and 7 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. We discuss all of the big matches, the news surrounding Vince McMahon and WWE, what we've thought of the build, who needs to be in better spots and even what order the matches will be in.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by independent pro wrestling veteran Kurt Adonis. Kurt is starting a new project called Wrestling With Character, which sounds like a unique combination of pro wrestling and performance and is geared toward children with an eye toward teaching lessons and inclusivity. He explains the project, which begins April 14 in New Britain, Connecticut and also shares the details on his long pro wrestling career in wrestling, managing and behind the scenes.
Joining us today is wrestling and pop culture icon Sgt. Slaughter, whose WWE Legends: A&E Biography premieres at 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. Sarge discusses his early wrestling personas before conceiving Sgt. Slaughter and how he came up with it. He discusses his younger friendship with Iranian wrestler Khosrow Vaziri, who went on to become one of his greatest career rivals and eventual tag team partner, The Iron Sheik. He talks about his deal with Hasbro which put him everywhere as GI Joe, and forced him to leave WWE. And he discusses some of his top matches and his career.
This week, we're joined by Roderick Strong, who challenges AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy at AEW Revolution on Sunday, March 3 in Greensboro, North Carolina. He discusses the importance of that match, which he considers the biggest of his career. He details how he broke into wrestling under the training of Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart when he was just a 13-year-old kid and he discusses being married to fellow AEW pro wrestler Marina Shafir.
This week, we're joined by Bobby Fish, who returns to MLW on Feb. 29 at MLW Intimidation Games at Melrose Ballroom in New York City to face Alex Kane. Fish discusses how he got into wrestling under the tutelage of Tony Devito and how his style changed over the course of his career. He also discusses what it was like getting to team with Kyle O'Reilly in RedDragon and with O'Reilly, Adam Cole and Roderick Strong as Undisputed Era in WWE NXT.
This week on Under The Ring, we're joined by Jesus 'Ricardo' Rodriguez, who shares his unique story of pro wrestling and how different breaks in his career changed its course. He also speaks about training wrestlers and promoting shows in 3 Legacies Wrestling, as well as challenges in his personal life that led him to where he is now. We, of course, discuss his run as the personal ring announcer for Alberto Del Rio.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Kevin Von Erich, the surviving brother of the Von Erich wrestling family. We discuss his thoughts about the movie and whether it accurately portrayed people and events, specifically his father Fritz Von Erich. We also discuss his recent trip to Israel, where the Von Erichs still have great popularity. We also discuss what it was like being in World Class and wrestling in the Sportatorium with the extraordinary cast of characters who passed through that promotion.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're owned by the owner and trainer of the World Famous Monster Factory, Danny Cage. Cage tells us all about how the Monster Factory became one of the first wrestling schools in the 1980s and its origin story with Buddy Rogers and Larry Sharpe. He tells us what it's like to train wrestlers these days and also talks about the process of how his school ended up on an Apple TV+ show.
Host Phil Strum, with managing editor Nick Tylwalk and columnist Vaughn Johnson discuss the allegations of sex trafficking and sexual assault that came out regarding Vince McMahon, which led to his resignation Friday as Executive Chairman of TKO and WWE and also discuss the company's reaction to it, both in their statement, but also at Saturday's Royal Rumble press conference.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by the legendary Magnum TA. He talks about his career highlights and his big rivalries and also where he thinks his career might have headed if he hadn't been in a horrific car crash that ended it in 1986. He also discusses his new podcast Gagne and Magnum with Greg Gagne and his involvement in the Powertown acton figure line. He also discusses what it was like to work in Jim Crockett Promotions in the 80s at its creative and critical peak.
On this special edition of Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, Phil is joined by pro wrestler Vik Dalishus and Wrestling Junkie columnist Vaughn Johnson to discuss the latest news on the appropriate day of 1/23 of WWE moving Raw to Netflix in January 2025 in a 10-year deal worth $5 billion and the announcement of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson being named to TKO's Board of Directors.
This week, on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by one of greatest women's wrestlers of her generation, it's Bayley. Bayley is participating in the 2024 Royal Rumble on Jan. 27 where she says she will win and subsequently challenge Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship. She also discusses what it's been like teaming with Asuka, Io Sky, Dakota Kai and Kairi Sane in the current lineup of Damage Ctrl. She also discusses her matches with Sasha Banks, now known as Mercedes Mone, and what the legacy of those matches is.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by multi-time Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco, one of the most notable figures in modern pro wrestling history. We discuss his tag team with his brother Jack, one of the best NWA Worlds Heavyweight champons ever and their rivalry with Terry Funk and Dory Funk Jr. We discuss his role as a WWE official, both as a scout in finding athletes like Brock Lesnar and Shelton Benjamin, but also as an agent and working directly with Vince McMahon. We also talk about the day he and his brother found a young bass guitarist who eventually became Hulk Hogan.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Paul Burchill, who recently returned to the ring in the NWA. We discuss where he's been, what he's doing now and what spurred his decision to come back to wrestling after years away. We also discuss his time in WWE, including his time as a pirate character, and how that shapes who he is today.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, Phil and veteran pro wrestler Vik Dalishus look back at 2023 in wrestling and look ahead at 2024 for what trends and predictions we might be able to forecast. We attempt to break down every company we can with a critical eye.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by AEW's Willow Nightingale ahead of the AEW World's End pay-per-view on Dec. 30 at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. Willow discusses how she ended up in AEW and talks about some of the memorable matches and moments she's had. She also discusses some of the creative inspiration for her persona and why she chooses to be upbeat and happy in a world of wrestling that is sometimes about darkness, yelling and screaming
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by writer and internet personality Cameron Hawkins (@CeeHawk). He discusses how his start in writing about wrestling and what he's learned from the conversations he's had with the biggest stars. We also discuss what it's like to work on some of the long-form stories he writes and what it's like to get caught in social media squabbles.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Ring of Honor women's champion Athena, the longest reigning women's champion in ROH history. She's defending the title on Friday, December 15 on Honor Club against young Billie Starkz. We discuss Athena's origins in wrestling, including being trained by the late Skandor Akbar. We also discuss how wrestling and women's wrestling have changed since she started and what it's like being the face of Ring of Honor in 2023.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, our guest is NXT's Trick Williams, who is part of the Iron Survivor challenge at NXT Deadline on Dec. 9 in Bridgeport, Conn. Trick has really risen through the ranks of NXT quickly and his partnership with Carmelo Hayes has been a favorite for NXT fans. He discusses his evolution in wrestling and how he started and who his mentors were and how he views the business.
This week, on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, a panel of host Phil Strum with Wrestling Junkie managing editor Nick Tylwalk and Wrestling Junkie columnist Vaughn Johnson break down the return of CM Punk after nearly a decade to WWE at Saturday's Survivor Series and his return speech on Monday Night Raw. We break down what it all means, who he might be wrestling, what the main events of WrestleMania currently look like, whether he'll butt heads with "Triple H" Paul Levesque or anyone else and what this all means for All Elite Wrestling.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by UFC veteran and current pro wrestler "Filthy" Tom Lawlor, who discusses his upcoming match on MLW One Shot Dec. 7 at Melrose Ballroom in Long Island City, Queens against New Japan Pro Wrestling's Satoshi Kojima. Lawlor talks about working with a wide variety of opponents in MLW and also his experiences in New Japan Strong and in the annual G1 Climax tournament. He also discusses his hosting and commentary gigs, specifically as part of Figure Four Online/Wrestling Observer.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by the ring general. the longest reigning Intercontinental champion in history, Gunther. Gunther will defend his title against The Miz at Survivor Series on Saturday in Chicago. He discusses the styles clash of that match and what his opinion of The Miz is, what his long reign as Intercontinental champion has been like. He also discusses how he assimilated to living in the U.S. and also what's best about being from Austria.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by AEW International champion Orange Cassidy ahead of his title defense against Jon Moxley at AEW Full Gear on Nov. 18 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on pay-per-view. Orange discusses his rivalry with Moxley and also the unique nature of his first run as International champion. He also discusses some fans' choices not to try and understand his wrestling persona. He also discusses his appreciation and his behind-the-scenes interaction with Hall of Famer Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who works as a manager in AEW.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by "The Total Package" Made in the USA, Lex Luger. Lex discusses what his life is like today and how his handicap helped him have a new lease on life. He discusses his beginnings in wrestling training under Hiro Matsuda and facing all the big stars of his era, en route to multiple world titles. He also discusses his special friendship with Sting and how much it means to him.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by esteemed wrestling reporter Mike Johnson from PWInsider.com to discuss how exactly he got into pro wrestling journalism. We discuss how one of his best friends, Vladimir Abouzeide, became the ultimate WWE and pro wrestling superfan and how WWE's documentary on Vladimir should be released. We also discuss some of his more unique interviews like talking to Nailz for Highspots.tv and CM Punk for Starrcast
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by women's wrestling icon Mickie James, who's facing Impact Knockouts champion Trinity for the championship on Saturday in Chicago. She also discusses what makes Impact Wrestling a great fit for her at this point of her career and even discusses the early part of her career as a member of The Gathering in NWA: TNA with Raven, Julio Dinero and CM Punk, as well as some of her early Ring of Honor matches. She also discusses SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, Wrestling Junkie managing editor Nick Tylwalk joins us to discuss hot topics in wrestling. We discuss the impacts of the Endeavor merger on WWE, most notably Vince McMahon not being involved in creative. We theorize what the main event of WrestleMania might be. We discuss the ups and downs of AEW coming off the Wembley show and what they might look at doing to generate another buzz.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Father James Mitchell, who will host the NWA PPV, "NWA Samhain" on Oct. 28 in Cleveland on FITE.TV. The good father discusses how he evolved from Smoky Mountain Wrestling to the collector of oddities, James Vandenberg, to ECW's Sinister Minister to what he became in TNA/Impact working with Raven, the Disciples of the New Church and Abyss. He also discusses where he draws some of his creative spirit from.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Swerve Strickland of AEW ahead of his big match vs. Hangman Adam Page at AEW WrestleDream in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 1 at Climate Pledge Arena. Swerve talks about the segments with Hangman that led to their rivalry and their match and also discusses his interactions with The Elite on the independents. He discusses his history in the Pacific Northwest, wrestling for Defy and facing current rivals like Darby Allin and Nick Wayne before he made his way to AEW. He also discusses his own growth, as well as what he's got coming up in his music career.
This week, we're joined by the No. 1 contender to the NXT championship, Ilja Dragunov. Dragunov is challenging NXT champion Carmelo Hayes for the title in the main event of the NXT premium live event, No Mercy, in Bakersfield, California on Sunday, Oct. 1 Dragunov discusses his current NXT run and also talks about his origins in pro wrestling as well as how he feels the crowd and reacts to them as he performs. He also discusses his classic NXT UK match with the man formerly known as Walter, the Intercontinental champion Gunther, which received widespread praise from fans and critics alike.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by AEW TBS champion Kris Statlander. She talks about her title win and her matches with Jade Cargill over the championship, after she was coming off knee surgery. She also talks about her unique ring gear from All In, which was inspired by the Ben Stiller film, Zoolander, and what it was like when Stiller himself endorsed it. And she talks a bit about how she entered the wild world of wrestling and who she'd like to see across the ring from her in the future.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by one of the top free agents in pro wrestling, Richard Holliday. He discusses his journey back to the ring from a Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis and how he's feeling today. He discusses the possibility that he could end up in one of the big international companies. He also discusses the origins of his career, how he's progressed and what it was like teaming with MJF and Alex Hammerstone in The Dynasty in MLW.
This week, we're joined by the heart and soul of ECW, the Innovator of Violence, Tommy Dreamer. Impact Wrestling's Victory Road and the 1,000th episode of Impact are coming to the Westchester County Center in White Plains on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9. We discuss his match vs. Kenny King with his career at stake and how Impact has bucked the odds to be where they are today. We also discuss some of his memories with his wrestling mentor, the legendary Terry Funk. Also, Dreamer discusses what some of his behind the scenes work in wrestling has entailed.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by the former AEW TNT champion Powerhouse Will Hobbs. Hobbs will face "The Redeemer" Miro at All Out in a battle of two big guys who know each other very well. He also discusses what makes him stand out in pro wrestling and also how the way he was raised and where he was raised, being fully aware of the legendary Cow Palace wrestling influences what he does.
This week om Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by veteran pro wrestler Greg Gagne. He discusses the legacy of the AWA, as well as that of his father, the legendary Verne Gagne, and also discusses his own training and career in that legendary promotion. Gagne is also involved in the development of the new Powertown wrestling figures, which celebrate wrestling's history and Gagne talks about how that came about and what his role is. Gagne also had a hand in discovering and training NXT women's champion Tiffany Stratton and he talks about how that was.
This week, we're joined by Adam Cole (bay bay). Cole is headlining vs. MJF for the AEW world heavyweight title on All In at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, August 27, one of the biggest wrestling cards in recent memory. We discuss how well his rivalry and partnership vs. MJF have gone, what it means to him to be in AEW as it grows considerably and what it was like being in NXT, ROH and PWG during very unique times for those promotions.
This week, we're joined by AEW referee Aubrey Edwards. Aubrey is also involved in the AEW Community program and by extension, helps run AEW Heels, a community AEW established for female and female-identifying fans. We discuss all of that, plus performing at Wembley Stadium, developing video games, being a ballerina and so much more.
This week, we're joined by the No. 1 contender to the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship, EC3. EC3 faces Tyrus in a bullrope match for the NWA title at NWA 75, which takes place August 26 and 27 from St. Louis on Fite. EC3 also has a promotion he's working with called Exodus Pro on August 12 in Cleveland. We discuss what Control Your Narrative was, is and will be. We also discuss how experiences in Impact Wrestling and WWE led to other opportunities in his career.
This week, we're joined by the No. 1 contender to the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship, EC3. EC3 faces Tyrus in a bullrope match for the NWA title at NWA 75, which takes place August 26 and 27 from St. Louis on Fite. EC3 also has a promotion he's working with called Exodus Pro on August 12 in Cleveland. We discuss what Control Your Narrative was, is and will be. We also discuss how experiences in Impact Wrestling and WWE led to other opportunities in his career.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by the Lucha Libre legend and Hall of Famer Konnan. Konnan is part of the braintrust for AAA Lucha Libre, which has the third leg of its TripleMania event on Saturday, August 12 in Mexico City. He discusses the main events for that, as well as the rest of the card and talks about what it's like to organize an event like that. He also discusses what to look for if you're in the U.S. and trying the AAA show for the first time and what the future in the U.S. looks like. He also talks about how his godson Dominik Mysterio is doing and talks about what big promotions should do if they want to find the next Latin star.
This week, we're joined by two-time former WWE champion Drew McIntyre, who will challenge Intercontinental champion Gunther at SummerSlam on Saturday, August 5 at Detroit's Ford Field. McIntyre discusses his unique rivalry with Gunther and also with his good friend Sheamus, which has become a hard-hitting series of matches. He also discusses UK and Scottish influences and performers in wrestling and how big some of the recent cards are for wrestling in that region. McIntyre also touches on his unique journey into, out of, and back into WWE.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by the longest reigning NXT North American champion in history, Wes Lee. Lee discusses losing his championship to Dirty Dominik Mysterio and wanting to get it back. He talks about the transition out of the independent scene and into WWE, and also the struggle of going from a long-time tag team into his current singles run and what that's been like.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Eric Young. Young recently returned to Impact Wrestling, from either the grip of death itself (if Impact stories are followed) or from a brief stint back in WWE. He touches a bit on that move and talks about why Impact Wrestling is right for him now and why fans should keep an eye on it moving forward. He discusses the ups and downs of his career, his long relationship with Impact president Scott D'Amore and what's next for him at this stage of his career.
Under The Ring: Samoa Joe on Ring of Honor and its legacy, why he's in ROH and AEW, what his upcoming outside projects areThis week, we're joined by Samoa Joe, the ROH television champion. Also a former champion in AEW, WWE, NXT, Impact and the original ROH, Samoa Joe discusses the legacy of Ring of Honor and what the new version is like. He also discusses why AEW was a good choice for him at this point of his career. Also, he discusses appearing on the Peacock series Twisted Metal where he appears as Sweet Tooth and some other ventures he has outside the wrestling ring
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by one half of the NWA women's tag team champions M95, Madi Wrenkowski. A rising star in the ring in a short amount of time, Madi discusses how she got into wrestling, what training has been like and who she still trains with. She also discusses her social media series, Side Character Spotlight, which is an amusing look behind the scenes and at her personality.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by the face of wrestling magazines and in many ways, wrestling media, the legendary Bill Apter. Bill talks about how he started in the very secret world of pro wrestling, what he learned and how his role was vital to the publicity of so many wrestling stars. He also discusses how the role of media has changed and even talks about the times he worked at Madison Square Garden and what his role was in Andy Kaufman's feud with Jerry Lawler.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Mr. Technical, "The Winner" Barry Horowitz. He discusses the art of making every wrestler who stepped in the ring with him look good. He also discusses what he's most remembered for - two losing streak stories - one in Florida and one in the WWF and how they shaped his career. And he talks about still being relevant with fans in 2023. Horowitz will be appearing at the New England Fan Fest (https://www.allaxxessentertainment.com/about_us) on July 29 in Warwick, Rhode Island.
This week, we're joined by NXT superstar Bron Breakker, who will be facing Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship on Tuesday in the first part of NXT Gold Rush at 8 p.m. on USA Network. Bron discusses his fast rise from college football to an NFL tryout to pro wrestling where he quickly adapted. He talks about what it was like growing up as part of the Steiner wrestling family, and also discusses reports of his father's comments toward transgender Impact Wrestling wrestler Gisele Shaw from earlier this spring.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined once again by World Women's Champion, "The Eradicator" Rhea Ripley. Rhea discusses what it's like to be on the very top of WWE and wrestle in a marquee match at WrestleMania. She discusses her partnership on screen with Dominik Mysterio and how it's surprised her and grown. She also talks about being the intimidating physical force she is, both in the ring and at ringside for her partners in the Judgment Day.
Today, we're joined by New Japan veteran Rocky Romero to discuss the upcoming Forbidden Door pay-per-view in Toronto, a collaboration between New Japan Pro Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling. We discuss how a card like that comes together and how difficult is to plan, as well as break down the two dream matches. Rocky also touches on other parts of his career, including his run under the Black Tiger mask and his buzzworthy feud recently with Volador Jr. in Mexico's CMLL, the oldest pro wrestling company in the world.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by the co-creator of Vice's Dark Side of the Ring series, Evan Husney. Evan takes us through the process of how a season comes together and what some of the ups and downs of producing wrestling documentaries are. He takes us through some of the criticisms of the show and how he handles them. Dark Side of the Ring airs on VICE at 10 p.m. on Tuesday nights.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by NWA's Trevor Murdoch, former two time Heavyweight Champion and three time WWE World Tag Team Champion. Trevor Murdoch is set to team with Mike Knox in The Crockett Cup, which will take place from June 3, 2023 to June 4, 2023, at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by NXT's Tiffany Stratton. Stratton is part of the NXT women's championship tournament this week vs. Roxanne Perez, which will lead to the final at NXT Battleground in Lowell, Mass. on May 28. She discusses how she broke into pro wrestling and how she transformed from an elite gymnast into having her first match about four months after beginning training at the WWE Performance Center.
This week, we're joined by Anna Jay of All Elite Wrestling, who talks about how she got started in the wrestling business, what it's like wrestling in crazy brawls and how she does it, what it's been like being in the Dark Order and the Jericho Appreciation Society and how the idea came about for her latest t-shirt and much more.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by "Man Scout" Jake Manning, an independent wrestling veteran who also works in merchandise at AEW. We discuss how he became the Man Scout and how he made tweaks to the character, the place that comedy has in pro wrestling (he also does standup), and how he fits on the various wrestling cards he works on.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by WWE superstar Santos Escobar. He discusses the recent reformation of the Latino World Order and his tag team with the legendary Rey Mysterio. He discusses Bad Bunny's upcoming San Juan Street Fight against Damian Priest at Backlash and he also explains his own history in Lucha Libre, growing up around all the stars of Lucha Libre.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Bill Eadie, best known to fans as Ax from the famous tag team Demolition. In addition to his awesome run as three-time tag team champion in WWE, Eadie wrestled for years as the Masked Superstar all over the U.S. and internationally. He and Smash are appearing at 80s Wrestling Con on May 6 in Morristown, New Jersey for ISPW.
This week, we're joined by Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter to discuss the impending merger within Endeavor of WWE and UFC and what it means for all involved - the fans, people who work there and the wrestlers. Meltzer has covered WWE for decades and has covered UFC since its inception and has a great insider perspective to trends throughout the pro wrestling and MMA industries like few others.
This week, we’re joined by Wrecking Ball Legursky from Northeast Wrestling and the NWA. He chats about his upcoming match at NEW Spring Slam against AEW TNT champion Powerhouse Hobbs. He also discusses his tag team The Fixers with Jay Bradley in NWA and how that started and what that’s been like.
Today on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined once again by the president of the NWA and the frontman for the Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan. NWA, in conjunction with Corgan's business, Madame Zuzu's are doing a series of events in the community to benefit the victims and families of the Highland Park, Illinois mass shooting last July 4. NWA also has a PPV headlined by Tyrus defending the NWA championship against Chris Adonis (formerly Chris Masters). Smashing Pumpkins also recently announced a world tour, some of which will also be featuring NWA pro wrestling matches.
Today on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by the cerebral legend Raven. Raven is currently doing some work for Major League Wrestling, which airs Tuesdays on Reelz with the faction The Calling. He discusses many aspects of his career, his thoughts on creativity and critique in wrestling and working everywhere including WWE, WCW and ECW twice each, as well as his stellar run in TNA/Impact Wrestling.
Today on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by the No. 1 contender for the NXT championship, Carmelo Hayes about his match Saturday against Bron Breakker for the title, what NXT and the Performance Center have meant for his career, how his journey before NXT in places like Northeast Wrestling helped shape him and what it means to him to be an influence on a generation of young people.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. Booker is a commentator on WWE NXT Tuesday nights on USA and NXT has a premium live event, Stand and Deliver, on WrestleMania Saturday, April 1 on Peacock. Booker weighs in on his thoughts on that card, what he tries to bring to the table on commentary, and also shares his thoughts on who he sees breaking out from the pack as stars in NXT and also in his own promotion/wrestling school, Reality of Wrestling in Houston.
This week, on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Ring of Honor champion Claudio Castagnoli. He discusses defending his title on the upcoming Supercard of Honor card on March 31 in Los Angeles, his decision to join AEW and the ways in which his style has changed and stayed the same over the years, along with what influenced him.
This week, we're joined by Hall of Famer Madusa, whose book "The Woman Who Would Be King: The Madusa Story" comes out this month. Madusa discusses her approach to doing business in pro wrestling, being ahead of her time, how wrestling in Japan shaped her work and what work she currently does with organizations like NWA and WWE, and what she'd like to be involved in more.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Real1, the former Enzo Amore. Real1 appears weekly on MLW Underground, which airs at 10 p.m. on Tuesdays on Reelz. We discuss getting back on TV, what being on the independents has meant for his career, how he creates, how he creates music and what he thinks separates himself from everyone else out there.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by The Gunns - Austin and Colten - the AEW world tag team champions. The sons of Hall of Famer Billy Gunn, Austin and Colten formed their brother tag team during the COVID-19 pandemic and recently won the titles from The Acclaimed. They discuss why they decided to enter pro wrestling and what influence their father and others have had on them.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Mercedes Mone, the former Sasha Banks. She is facing IWGP women's champion Kairi at New Japan's Battle in the Valley on Saturday in San Jose on FITE. She's also going to be wrestling for the women's promotion in Japan on the rise, Stardom. We discuss her love of Puroresu and Joshi, and also what her next step in pro wrestling might be.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett, who's now the Director of Business Development for All Elite Wrestling. He discusses his run in AEW both in and out of the ring, his history in pro wrestling and how he's able to stay ahead of the curve in wrestling after decades in the business.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas, who was with the company for over 20 years. We discuss his time in WWE and how he managed to get in as a non-wrestler. One of only 13 referees to ever do it, Korderas talks about what it was like to officiate the WrestleMania main event between The Undertaker and Edge. And he discusses his analysis of the modern scene, which he does on social media and on podcasts.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by NXT women's champion Roxanne Perez ahead of her first title defense against Toxic Attraction's Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin at NXT Vengeance Day on Saturday, Feb. 4 in Charlotte, North Carolina on Peacock and WWE Network. We also discuss being trained and mentored by Booker T and how her time on the independent scene and at the WWE Performance Center has shaped her.
This week on the season premiere of Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by former WWE champion Kofi Kingston. Kingston discusses an initiative he's working on with his mother called the CLICK for Quality Education Foundation to build libraries and computer labs in deprived areas of Ghana. We also discuss the upcoming Royal Rumble and the creative ways he's avoided elimination over the years. Kofi and Xavier Woods are the current NXT tag team champions and have been wrestling new teams within WWE's developmental system, so he offers his thoughts on that.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by a cult figure in late 80s-early 90s pro wrestling, Jameson! The co-host of the old Bobby Heenan Show on USA and a regular on Prime Time Wrestling, not too much was known about the man who portrayed the nerdy character, well until our host Phil Strum and New England Hall of Fame promoter Joe Bruen both found him years ago and brought him back to live. The real-life John DiGiacomo tells all about his personal story in wrestling, from first getting noticed by Vince McMahon to bringing his son James DiGiacomo to a gig where he got to relive all of his pro wrestling days again at Extreme Rules 2014.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Mike Bucci, best known to wrestling fans as Nova or Simon Dean. Bucci is wrapping up his career at an upcoming card in Toms River, New Jersey on December 3 for Stand Alone Wrestling, and he reflects back on his career, from his training with Iron Mike Sharpe to teaming with Frankie Kazarian and Aron Stevens vs. Matt Cardona, Brian Myers and Pat Buck. Bucci discusses wrestling in ECW, the formation of the bWo, how proud he is of the Simon Dean character and his role in talent relations for WWE.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by one of the greatest of all time, Ricky Morton from the Rock 'N' Roll Express. Ricky discusses his long-standing tag team with Robert Gibson, and also talks about his son Kerry now wrestling for the NWA. He also discusses what approaches he would take if he were able to coach at a high level in pro wrestling.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're again joined by former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz, who along with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson are co-executive producers of Vice's Tales from the Territories, a new documentary roundtable series on pro wrestling's past and on the sitcom Young Rock, which returns to NBC Nov. 4. Brian discusses what it's like working on both shows, shares some fun perspective on Andy Kaufman and his legacy and talks about attending a live Monday Night Raw recently in Brooklyn.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Fred Rosser of New Japan Pro Wrestling, formerly known as Darren Young in WWE. We discuss Fred's run in New Japan Strong, the U.S. based show that began during the pandemic. We also discuss a pair of shows that New Japan is running in New York City, his long run with WWE as Darren Young, and what he learned about himself personally and professionally by coming out.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Brian Anthony, an veteran of pro wrestling in the Northeast. He discusses all his big highlights in Northeast Wrestling like wrestling Matt Hardy, Jerry Lawler, Darby Allin and others. He discusses the fun story he was able to tell both with and against actor David Arquette. He talks about the importance of marketing and branding in pro wrestling and why everything in his life is neon green.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by one half of the Now, Hale Collins. Collins teams with Vik Dalishus as The Now, currently in NWA and ISPW and made their names for years in Northeast Wrestling. He discusses all of his origin story growing up as an ECW fan before finally training under "The Unpredictable" Johnny Rodz and then Tony Devito, including a great story about bringing David Arquette to Rodz and training there for a day.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we’re joined by SmackDown’s Raquel Rodriguez. We discuss her rise from the WWE Performance Center to NXT to SmackDown. She also discusses who her mentors are in her career as well as who she studied to shape her style. She also describes what it’s like to compete in a War Games match.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by pro wrestling veteran Crowbar, also known as Devon Storm. We discuss him still wrestling at a high level at age 48 after 30-plus years and what he enjoys about it. We also discuss his run with David Flair and Daffney in WCW and his long career in physical therapy.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by one half of the AEW world tag team champions, Swerve in our Glory, Swerve Strickland. Swerve discusses the match he and Keith Lee had at All Out with The Acclaimed, as well as the significance of their rematch in Arthur Ashe Stadium at Dynamite Grand Slam. He also talks about what makes he and Keith Lee as a tag team work and also discusses the significance of music in his life and career.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by designer Lori Gassie of No Gimmick Gear. Lori designs wrestling attire for hundreds of pro wrestlers on and off TV. She explains how an inquiry and a meeting at Starbucks with Max Caster, now of AEW's The Acclaimed, got the ball rolling and what she was doing before this. She talks about what goes into the conception of making a wrestler's gear, what the process is, how long it takes and what she thinks makes quality gear.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by pro wrestling utilityman Larry Dallas. Larry is the current color commentator for AAA Lucha Libre on Fite. He discusses how he ended up managing and wrestling to transitioning to becoming a broadcaster and learning all about Mexican wrestling culture.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by WWE's Mr. Money in the Bank, Theory -- one of the fastest rising stars in pro wrestling. We discuss the recent return to WWE of his former partner, Johnny Gargano, how he progressed so quickly from the independent scene to being in multiple storylines on Monday Night Raw, and even who he wants to take a selfie with next!
This week on Under The Ring, we're joined by Eddie Kingston of All Elite Wrestling. He discusses his fantastic run in AEW after a long career on the independent circuit, the piece he wrote for the Player's Tribune where he spoke about his mental health and being interested in "manifesting" a match at Arthur Ashe Stadium between he and All Japan legend Jun Akiyama.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by former WWE head writer and current senior vice president of Seven Bucks Entertainment, Brian Gewirtz to discuss his new book "There's Just One Problem," which will be available Tuesday. In the interview, he discusses what it's like to work in WWE as a writer and what the role entails and what it doesn't. We also talk about what changes he thinks will be noticeable now that "Triple H" Paul Levesque is overseeing WWE creative, what it's like to work with Vince McMahon and what it's like to work for The Rock.
This week, Phil is joined by the foremost journalist covering pro wrestling, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Phil and Dave chat about the future of Vince McMahon, WWE and pro wrestling in the wake of the misconduct allegations that removed McMahon from power.
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Dutch, aka Bill Carr. He discusses his recent run with Vincent, Bateman and Vita Von Starr as The Righteous in Ring of Honor, as well as his time in Florida Championship Wrestling where he learned under legends like Dusty Rhodes.
This week on Under The Ring, we're joined by WWE SmackDown women's champion Liv Morgan, who will defend the title on Saturday, July 30 at SummerSlam against Ronda Rousey. We discuss why the fans like Liv so much and what it was like to win Money in the Bank and the women's title in the same night. She talks about her influences and her friends, including The Riott Squad and Natalya.
This week, Phil is joined by Ring of Honor Pure champion Wheeler Yuta, ahead of his match this Saturday against Daniel Garcia at the Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view in Lowell, Massachusetts. Yuta discusses his roots in pro wrestling, how his career in AEW has progressed and how he sees the future of Ring of Honor shaping up.
This week on Under The Ring, we're joined by a member of one of the most important families in wrestling history, David Crockett. David discusses his personal relationship with Ric Flair, as well as the Nature Boy's return to the ring. He also discusses the importance of Jim Crockett Promotions and also some fun from his own commentary career.
This week on Under The Ring, we're joined by wrestling veteran Vik Dalishus who discusses his journey of injury, dependency, recovery and comeback. He's part of the popular tag team The Now, which wrestles on the independent circuit and recently debuted for the NWA.
This week on Under The Ring, we're joined by Damian Priest from WWE, who discusses his journey before and in WWE, his unique look, his influences, his new group The Judgment Day and befriending and forming a tag team with Grammy Award-winning Bad Bunny.
This week on Under The Ring, technical marvel Davey Richards joins Phil Strum. They discuss his hiatus from pro wrestling and his subsequent, including his run in MLW and its upcoming Battle Riot. Richards is also two exams away from becoming an emergency room physician and he discusses his hectic life of wrestling, doctor in training and dad.
Former WCW President Eric Bischoff joins Phil Strum for this week's episode of Under The Ring. They discuss what he innovated in WCW and what he believes his legacy is. Also, Eric discusses his foray into podcasting, hosting "83 Weeks," where he breaks down the WCW days and "Risky Business," where he analyzes current trends, and more.
This week on Under The Ring, Phil Strum is joined by Matt Cardona, to discuss the NWA pay-per-view named after him, Alwayz Ready, on June 11 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He also discusses his career path and his love of wrestling figures. Note: This interview was recorded before Cardona suffered a torn biceps, but he is still scheduled to appear at the NWA show.
This week on Under The Ring, Phil Strum is joined by WWE superstar Sonya Deville to discuss her recent return to the ring, Pride Month and what it means to be a role model in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as an ally, and what are her future goals.
This week, Phil is joined by the No. 1 contender to the AEW women's championship, Serena Deeb. They discuss her unique journey into and through pro wrestling, her return to in-ring action, her match against Thunder Rosa at Double or Nothing and more.
This week, Phil is joined by the managing editor of USA TODAY's new pro wrestling site, Wrestling Junkie, Nick Tylwalk, to explain what the site is and what fans can look forward to. They also chat about what the most important issues in pro wrestling are today.
AEW Women's Champion Thunder Rosa joins Phil to discuss her unique style -wrestling and look, as well as her rivalry with Dr. Britt Baker and who she has sights on for future opponents.
A veteran of more than 30 years in pro wrestling, Tony Devito joins Phil to discuss his journey in pro wrestling, all the way from training with "Dr. D." David Schultz to reforming the Carnage Crew with HC Loc and competing in a match for ISPW in New Jersey on May 7.
Anthony Bowens joins Phil to discuss his rise in All Elite Wrestling, teaming with Max Caster and how they developed chemistry in and out of the ring, his baseball career and being a role model in the LGBTQ+ community.
Matt Taven joins Phil to discuss his time in Impact Wrestling and the NWA, his involvement with Honor No More, his run as Ring of Honor champion and that company's changes and much more.
Phil is joined by NWA President Billy Corgan, also the frontman of iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins to discuss his history in pro wrestling and in music, how the two intersect and what the future is for one of wrestling's oldest brands, the NWA, which Corgan owns.
Phil is joined by MLW CEO Court Bauer to discuss the future of the league in today's content-driven world, Court's wrestling journey, the in-ring wrestling in MLW, and about the group's upcoming goals.
This week, Phil Strum is joined by wrestling expert Bryan Alvarez to discuss this weekend’s WrestleMania and its impacts on the future of WWE and pro wrestling.
In this episode of Under the Ring, Phil Strum is joined by Matt Hardy to discuss his 30-year career in pro wrestling, including recently reforming his tag team with brother Jeff, as well as the launch of Hardy's podcast "The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy"
Under the Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations is a weekly interview program discussing careers, issues, matches and all the fun from the multi-billion dollar pro wrestling industry. The people behind the personas you see each week on TV are unique and connect with audiences locally and worldwide. This podcast will go behind the curtain and under the ring and bring you their perspectives.