411 Wrestling Interviews Podcast

The Spectaculars discuss their NWA US Tag Team Title shot against The Fixers at NWA Hard Times 3, their plans for new title belts if they win and more.0:00: Intro2:26: On how they're feeling going into the PPV4:30: On if the match feels like redemption after the inaugural battle royal to crown new champions5:17: On whether the Fixers are making a mockery of the titles6:32: On their plans for new title belts when they win7:52: On having respect for The Fixers9:04: On the key to being Spectacular9:53: On the new era of the NWA12:23: On their message to the Fixers ahead of the PPV13:07: On where to find them online14:30: Outro#NWA #NWAHardTimes3 #TheSpectaculars

Jon Alba discusses his new podcast with Matt Hardy "The Extreme Life Of Matt Hardy," the planned format of the show and how it will cover Hardy's career, Toni Storm's release, the NXT 2.0 relaunch, WWE's recent COVID-19 outbreak and more.0:00: Intro2:02: On his podcast with Matt Hardy came together, first conversations with Hardy about the project4:37: On the planned format of the show, how it's different from other podcasts5:56: On the longevity of Hardy's career, how he's stayed ahead of the curve and influence in the business9:50: On how the podcast will cover Hardy's career, tackling Matt and Jeff's personal hardships on the show12:26: On possibly doing a book project with Matt, the early response to the podcast13:50: On his other podcasts on AdFreeShows, whether this podcast will impact the other ones14:59: On WWE's recent COVID-19 outbreak16:33: On the NXT 2.0 relaunch, whether it's a result of the brand losing the "Wednesday Night War" and Toni Storm's release19:20: On WWE's attempt to do the Broken Universe as the "Woken Universe," planning to discuss it on the podcast21:13: On where to find the podcast and where to find him online24:09: Outro#JonAlba #MattHardy #ExtremeLifeOfMattHardy 

Chelsea Green discusses her time in WWE and arrival in ROH and Impact, whether she plans to sign anywhere, teaming with fiance Matt Cardona and her reaction to his bloody  GCW battle with Nick Gage, her advice for recent WWE releases and more.0:00: Intro1:41: On her "rebirth" by appearing for ROH, Impact, and NWA, not signing anywhere right away3:20: On her broken arm and her struggles fighting her way back from it5:26: On the importance of reinventing herself in wrestling5:53: On the ROH Women's Title tournament, scouting the competitors and her involvement7:14: On her return to Impact Wrestling at Slammiversary, teaming with Matt Cardona9:42: On her reaction to Cardona's bloody battle in GCW11:19: On her storyline with the Robert Stone Brand, if she would have rather spent more time in NXT12:52: On her future plans and if she's open to signing with a company, possibly working in Japan14:30: On her advice for those who have been released by WWE recently17:08: On her reaction to getting her first action figure of herself19:31: Where to find her online20:53: Outro#ChelseaGreen #ChelseaGreenInterview

ROH star and Free the Narrative creator EC3 discusses his match with Flip Gordon at ROH Best in the World, reinventing himself in 2020 after his WWE release, expanding the Free the Narrative brand, his hospitalization due to an infection and more.0:00: Intro1:15: On helping usher fans back in to ROH at Best in the World3:59: On his matchup with Flip Gordon at the PPV5:22: On reinventing himself in 2020 after his WWE release7:43: On turning "essential" into a catchphrase as the word became relevant during the pandemic 9:50: On WWE releasing talent in April, a year after the initial pandemic releases12:01: On the expansion and future of of the Free the Narrative brand14:40: On the importance of experimentation and trying new things in wrestling16:47: On if he will chase the ROH Pure or World Titles after he's done with Flip Gordon18:41: On the rise of companies working together for crossovers20:32: On his short-lived WWE 24/7 storyline with Drake Maverick21:40: On whether he'll be part of the ROH Glory by Honor tour22:17: On being hospitalized earlier this year due to an infection26:38: How fans can a better control over themselves and their own narratives29:53: Where to find him online33:03: Outro

Producer/co-creator Evan Husney and director/co-creator Jason Eisener talk about the third season of their VICE TV docuseries, the episodes on Brian Pillman and Ultimate Warrior, possible season four episodes, doing the season during the pandemic, and more. Introduction (0:00) On treating the darkest stories like Owen Hart and Chris Benoit with gravity and avoiding sensationalism (1:16) On getting 14 episodes for season three and approaching that challenge (4:47) On putting the season together and producing it amid the challenges of the pandemic (7:30) On the Brian Pillman episode and Brian Pillman Jr.'s involvement (9:06) On their approach to the Ultimate Warrior episode and what to expect from it (12:14) On if they have any ideas for a possible season four and what topic they want to cover (15:15) Outro (18:33)

MLW star Gino Medina discusses his match with Richard Holliday for the Caribbean Heavyweight Championship this week, his exit from The Dynasty, training under Booker T, dealing with the hiatus caused by the pandemic, and more. 0:00: Intro 1:44: On how he's feeling going into his match with Holliday 2:35: On his exit from the Dynasty and what really happened 3:44: On why he thinks he never clicked with the Dynasty 4:34: On his match with Holliday and if there are any hard feelings going into it 6:10: On if his undefeated streak proves he never needed the Dynasty 8:48: On fans can expect from the match 9:34: On his plans for the title if he wins, giving Savio Vega a title shot 10:43: On dealing with MLW's hiatus due to the pandemic 12:05: On MLW's safety protocols since they returned, possible timetable for fans to return 15:34: On signing his first multi-year contract with MLW in 2019 17:07: On his experience training under Booker T 18:37: Is 2021 the year or Gino Medina? 19:27: Where to find him online 20:32: Outro

Alexander Hammerstone discusses MLW's Restart, potentially aligning with the Von Erics against CONTRA-UNIT, how he stayed motivated during the pandemic, what to expect from MLW and The Dynasty, and more. 0:00: Intro 1:50: On how it feels for MLW to finally be back 2:35: On his lengthy time off due to the pandemic, fans being deprived of The Dynasty 4:02: On MLW's new distribution partners in Fubo TV and DAZN 5:00: On the surreality of the MLW/AAA show being the last major show with lots of fans in North America, the pandemic lasting so long 8:03: On his plans for defending the MLW Middleweight Title going forward, planning to chase the World Title & potential matchups 11:03: On how Richard Holliday is doing after his tanning oil incident 11:43: On potentially aligning with the Von Erichs against CONTRA-UNIT, why CONTRA is attacking MLW 13:53: On staying motivated and sane during the pandemic 16:01: On his message for any opponents who think he might have ring rust coming back 17:22: On Richard Holliday's coffee obsession 18:08: On if The Dynasty consider themselves the premiere faces of MLW 22:02: On MLW making sure they're able to come back safely, how he feels about MLW's COVID-19 protocols 23:18: On what to expect from MLW and The Dynasty for The Restart 25:08: Where to find him online 26:07: Outro

The Dynasty's Richard Holliday discusses MLW's return with The Restart, what to expect from the Dynasty for the new era, CONTRA-UNIT wanting to block the restart, MLW's COVID-19 protocols, his new contract with the company, and more. 0:00: Intro 2:06: On how his face & skin is feeling after his 3:52: On MLW returning for The Restart, what to expect from the Dynasty 5:12: On Alexander Hammerstone teaming with the Von Erichs against CONTRA-UNIT, if he's willing do the same 7:16: On MLW's new deals with Fubo TV and DAZN, his message for new MLW viewers 8:47: On if ring rust is going to be a favor for him 9:15: On why he thinks CONTRA-UNIT wants to block The Restart 10:15: On if he had any idea the MLW/AAA show would be the last big show before lockdown, if he's gone stir-crazy 12:54: On MLW's COVID-19 protocols, how they're handling safety for talent 14:31: On recently signing a new multi-year contract with MLW, seeing himself and Hammerstone as faces of the company 16:50: On the arrival of combat sport veterans in MLW 18:18: On if we can see Funko Pops & action figures for him anytime soon, developing his own coffee blend 22:15: On MLW taking their COVID protocols seriously 23:32: Where to find him online 24:55: Outro

MLW Middleweight Champion Myron Reed discusses MLW's return and why he's a face of the company, their new deals with DAZN and Fubo, the craziness of being part of the last major indy show before the shutdown, who he's looking forward to facing, his wrestling inspirations growing up, his new single, and more. 0:00: Intro 1:41: On MLW's return, seeing himself as a face of the company for their restart. 2:50: On MLW's new deals with DAZN and Fubo providing new opportunities to expand. 3:38: On being part of the AAA/MLW show just before the shutdown, dealing with the forced time off. 6:08: On if he had any ring rust stepping back into the ring, if he feels like he's in full ring shape. 7:26: On handling MLW's plans for whether there will be fans or not, working without fans in attendance. 9:24: On MLW's different weight-based divisions giving the company an MMA feel 10:26: On who he's hoping to defend his title against, his thoughts on Brian Pillman Jr. 11:55: On the key to training safely during the pandemic, MLW's COVID-19 compliance procedures. 14:27: On if other promotions are doing enough to safeguard talent from COVID-19. 16:25: On Court Bauer being able to negotiate new distribution deals during MLW's shutdown. 18:39: On which wrestlers who inspired him as characters growing up. 20:13: On his message for new viewers watching MLW for the first time upon its return 21:15: On if he plans to target Dynasty and the Openweight Title. 21:34: Where to find him online. 22:54: Outro

MLW star Kevin Ku discusses signing his first major contract at MLW, Dominic Garrini's influence on his deciding to sign there, making his debut in a new era for MLW, the company's safety procedures during the pandemic, who he plans to target when he arrives, how his style has evolved over the last couple of years, learning from the likes of Ivar and Tommaso Ciampa, and more. 0:00: Intro 1:39: On his MLW start being delayed due to the pandemic, making debut in a new era for MLW. 2:57: On signing his first major contract of his career with MLW. 3:54: On the plans for MLW's taping, COVID-19 safeguards and safety policy, wrestling without fans. 5:49: On the wrestling industry shutting down during the pandemic, how it's affected him & keeping in ring shape. 8:49: On his tag partner Dominic Garrini also being in MLW, how that factored into his signing on, looking forward to working with him there. 10:10: On MLW having an MMA-oriented portion of its roster, adding a sense of realism back into wrestling. 11:16: On his greatest mentors in wrestling, being trained by Ivar, learning from Eddie Edwards & Tommaso Ciampa. 13:33: On MLW taking the extra steps to make sure talent is safe in the pandemic, being put at ease by their actions. 15:09: On MLW's new deals Fubo Network and DAZN providing him with a big opportunity. 16:01: On the origin of his mantra 'Violence is Forever.' 17:07: On who he's targeting coming into MLW, wanting the MLW Tag Team Championships. 17:27: On previously classifying himself as a technical wrestler and how that's changed over the last couple of years. 18:57: On where to find him online. 20:34: Outro

The one and only Rob Van Dam discusses his new mobile game Celebrity Slots, his feud with Sami Callihan in Impact Wrestling, his memories of working with John Cena and Brock Lesnar in WWE, developing his unique in-ring style, dealing with backstage politics, wrestling during the pandemic and adapting his in-ring work to fit without fans, and more. 0:00: Intro 2:53: On his new Celebrity Slots mobile game, customizing the game, available prizes. 5:38: On his favorite voice lines in the game, possibly adding new content in later updates. 7:00: On the possibility of new prizes like video chats and more. 7:49: On the appeal of fan interactions on platforms on apps like Cameo, the appeal of his authenticity. 9:55: On how Cameo protects its celebs from the dangers of stalkers and trolls, his reaction to Sonya Deville's attempted kidnapping. 12:19: On the current era of wrestling during the pandemic and companies doing shows at this time, how he's handling lockdown. 14:31: On the challenge of adapting to in-ring work without fans. 16:57: On his feud with Sami Callihan, Callihan saying he's in RVD and Katie Forbes' head. 18:06: On Impact Wrestling recapturing its buzz, how it's managed to gain momenum . 20:26: On if there was any truth to all the backstage stories of strife backstage in TNA under previous managements. 21:52: On developing his unorthodox character and in-ring style. 24:23: On working with Brock Lesnar as one of Lesnar's first big feuds in WWE, Paul Heyman being the middle man for the feud. 26:26: On his win over John Cena at One Night stand being a particular career highlight. 29:54: On working with John Cena and his opinion of Cena as a top guy in WWE, Cena's film stardom. 31:31: On backstage politics being his least favorite part of wrestling, looking back on how he reacted to it. 33:48: On his RVDCBD line of CBD products, and his documentary Headstrong and where to find him online 37:51: Outro

WWE alumna Natalie Eva Marie discusses her new film Hard Kill alongside Bruce WIllis, appearing in the Vickie Guerrero Invitational at WrestleMania 30, her 2017 exit from WWE, her favorite opponents to work with, her interactions with Vince McMahon, hosting the NowThis News wrestling series Faces and Heels, if she's interested in doing future work with WWE, and much more. 0:00: Intro 1:34: On why she wanted to do Hard Kill, being able to play a mercenary, playing a bad-ass female character. 3:14: On her combat and weapons training for the film, doing her own weapon training, doing her own stunts. 4:36: On acting alongside Bruce Willis, being a big fan of his and trying to play it cool on set. 6:34: On how her family keeps her grounded and humble. 7:51: On being in the Vickie Guerrero Invitational For the Divas Title at WrestleMania 30, her memories of the night. 9:25: On her WWE exit in 2017 being amicable, Vince McMahon being supportive of her decision, not feeling like she walked away. 11:17: On if she's interested in appearing in a future in-ring or scripted project with WWE 12:03: On Bayley wanting her to return to WWE, loving what Bayley's doing in WWE & loving their storyline together. 13:09: On the rise of women's wrestling and women headlining WrestleMania 35. 14:05: On her favorite opponents to work with in WWE 14:49: On if anyone in WWE ever made her feel unwelcome, the importance of respecting what came before you. 15:56: On what she learned in wrestling that she's been able to apply in acting or other walks of life. 17:11: On coming into her own on Total Divas, learning to just be herself. 18:14: On her least favorite thing about being on the road for WWE. 18:49: On her personal interactions with Vince McMahon, getting to learn from him and being grateful he took a chance on her. 19:40: On hosting Faces and Heels for NowThis News, being kicked off a Quantas airlines flight for what she was wearing. 21:36: On her advice for women wanting to get into wrestling or the entertainment industry. 22:50: If her upcoming TV series Paradise City with Bella Thorne & Drea de Matteo. 25:01: Outro

Calvin Tankman talks with 411's Jeffrey Harris about his signing his first big contract with MLW, why MLW is such an exciting company to follow and the prospect of appearing on DAZN, who he's looking forward to getting in the ring with, growing up as a wrestling fan, his unique ring style, wrestling during the pandemic, his message for the MLW roster and more. 0:00: Intro 1:22: On signing with MLW, the feeling of signing his first big contract 3:41: On the real work starting now that he's signed, being excited to show what he can do 5:06: On why MLW is such an exciting company to follow, MLW's deal to air on DAZN 7:32: On who the top in-ring talents in MLW are right now 9:01: On whether he considers CONTRA Unit to be his first targets 9:31: On incorporate MMA into his style and his favorite MMA fighters to watch 12:30: On how his path led to professional wrestling, growing up as a fan 13:30: On how he developed his fast, athletic ring style as a big man 16:20: On wrestling during the pandemic, taking precautions & MLW potentially running Hawaii & Puerto Rico 19:41: On who his top trainers and mentors were 21:35: His message for the MLW roster 22:43: On where to find him online 26:08: Outro

The Miz talks about his new USA Network game show Cannonball and the latest on Miz & Mrs.' new season, his longstanding rivalry with Daniel Bryan and their Talking Smack altercation, feeling like he has more to do in his career, John Morrison's return to WWE revitalizing him, a possible Universal Championship run and more. 0:00: Intro 2:10: On getting the hosting gig for Cannonball, producers asking for Mike & not The Miz 4:31: On if he's run through the Cannonball course yet 6:43: On the show providing an escape for people during the lockdown and pandemic 8:22: On how the show treats the competition aspect seriously 10:12: On his UpUpDownDown Championship loss to Tyler Breeze 11:54: On feeling like he has more left to do in the ring, John Morrison revitalizing him, their songs 13:51: On feeling he had to prove himself early on in his career, if he's still fighting for that respect 14:51: On his longstanding rivalry with Daniel Bryan, their famous Talking Smack altercation 18:38: On his team with John Morrison being a turning point for his career, CM Punk's beef with him 20:20: On if he and Morrison are looking to target Braun Strowman again after the Swamp Fight, possible Universal Title run 22:46: On adjusting to working under quickly-shifting situations due to COVID-19 24:07: On the upcoming third season of Miz & Mrs. 26:08: Outro

Zack Clayton talks about his recent debut for AEW against QT Marshall at AEW Dark, whether he's interested in working for other big companies, AEW's handling of safety during the pandemic, training under Johnny Rodz, and more. 0:00: Intro 1:36: On how his debut for AEW against QT Marshall came about, his experience working with Marshall 3:40: On Allie interfering in the match and whether it's a moral victory for him 4:07: On the reception to the match at AEW, whether he expects to get another opportunity to work there 4:35: On what the atmosphere was like in AEW, the roster being welcoming to him and the effect of the pandemic on wrestling 5:44: On working without an audience in attendance, making his AEW debut under those conditions, getting a shoutout from Taz on commentary 8:08: On what made him want to get into wrestling, being a fan as a kid, training with Johnny Rodz 9:22: On what his goals are, if he's looking to sign a long-term contract sometime soon 9:59: On AEW's handling of safety via the pandemic, what their process is like 10:33: On the affect of the pandemic on the wrestling industry, how it's complicated things 11:34: On if he's open to working for NXT, Impact and other bigger companies 12:19: On what his biggest lessons have been from his trainers 13:25: On the wrestler who inspired him as a kid 14:01: On where to find him online 23:13: Outro

MLW star Josef Samael talks about MLW's new deal with DAZN and a possible MLW/ESPN deal, CONTRA Unit's goals in MLW, working with Jacob Fatu and his rise to the top of MLW, Court Bauer expanding MLW's distribution during the pandemic, the possibility of new members in the stable, the secret to generating heel heat and more. 0:00: Intro 1:35: On MLW's new deal with DAZN, what it means for MLW and CONTRA Unit 3:05: On Court Bauer expanding MLW's distribution during the pandemic 4:16: On the pandemic resulting in MLW's shutdown, feeling better than he has in some time and being ready for MLW's return 7:02: On CONTRA Unit holding the MLW World Title via Jacob Fatu, what statement it makes for the group 9:04: On if CONTRA Unit will be targeting the Von Erichs and MLW Tag Team Titles 9:45: On his combat style, CONTRA Unit having more yet to reveal 10:52: On Jacob Fatu's growth and rise to the top of the MLW roster 11:48: On the possibility of an MLW/ESPN deal and the prospect of bringing CONTRA Unit to ESPN 13:34: On if he's considering adding some new members to CONTRA Unit, the possibility of an alliance with someone like Tom Lawlor or Dominic Garrini 14:36: On if he feels the need for CONTRA Unit to get more revenge on Los Parks 15:12: On the group's ability to draw heel heat, the importance of making the fans believe in heels, true heels being a lost art 17:16: On Court Bauer refusing to bring MLW back until crowds can safely be in attendance 19:38: On CONTRA Unit's goal once everything is back up and running of a complete MLW takeover 22:20: On where to find him online 23:13: Outro

OVW Rush Division champion Dimes talks about the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on wrestling and how the industry may look afterward, training under Al Snow in OVW and how Snow has changed the company, his teaming and rivalry with Corey Storm, his aspirations to join AEW or WWE, and more. 0:00: Intro 1:56: On how things are going for him right now amid the COVID-19 pandemic 2:59: On if there's a date when OVW may be able to reopen and start running shows again 4:06: On growing up as a wrestling fan and how he ended up pursuing a career in the industry 5:29: On his biggest trainers and mentors in wrestling and the origin of his ring name 6:34: On how Al Snow has changed OVW, training under him and lessons he's learned from Snow 9:15: On if the pandemic makes a case for an off-season by giving people time to heal up, the difficulty of getting back in ring form after time off 12:00: On working with Corey Storm and their chemistry together in the ring 13:35: On which wrestlers informed his ring style and inspired him 14:40: On his goals in wrestling and aspirations for WWE or AEW, wanting to help build up OVW 16:15: On if Storm is going to take it personally that he made Storm hand over the Rush Division title, a possible rematch 18:34: On how the wrestling industry may look following the pandemic, the importance for OVW to be one of the first companies back 20:43: On where to find him online, his charity work during the pandemic 23:13: Outro

OVW's Jay Bradley talks working with Al Snow and serving as a trainer in OVW, what bad habits he often has to try and train talent out of, his recollection of the chaos during the Billy Corgan and Dixie Carter power struggle in TNA, the "WWE style" of wrestling, learning from Ace Steel and others in Steel Domain Wrestling, how the pandemic is likely to impact the industry, and more. 0:00: Intro 1:56: On how he's handling and feeling about the pandemic shutting down wrestling 5:11: On OVW's shutdown and how the promotion is weathering the storm 8:49: On what drew him to the wrestling business 13:14: On learning from Ace Steel and more at the the Steel Domain Wrestling school 15:49: On what comprises the "WWE style" of wrestling and the myths around it 20:30: On working around the world, learning from every different region, understanding each area's style and how to your own talents to it 23:37: On the chaotic power struggle between Billy Corgan and Dixie and how the company has rebuilt itself 28:47: On Billy Corgan staying in wrestling and rebuilding the NWA, his experiences with Corgan 31:53: On enjoying his latest run in OVW, working there as a veteran and trainer 37:01: On working with Al Snow and Snow's input into his training work in OVW 41:00: On what bad habits he has to train talent out of, dealing with talent who are difficult to coach or have bad work ethics 46:14: On how the pandemic is likely to impact the independent wrestling scene 51:22: On his favorite wrestling holds 53:31: On where to find him and OVW on social media and elsewhere online 55:54: Outro

WWE alum and NWA's Stu Bennett talks about his new film I Am Vengeance: Retaliation, starring in the film alongside Vinnie Jones, his future in the wrestling industry, Drew McIntyre being the first British WWE Champion, WWE and AEW running shows during the current pandemic, the effect of NXT UK on the British wrestling scene, working with CM Punk on Ultimate Beastmaster and more. 0:00: Intro 1:52: On starring in his own action franchise in the I Am Vengeance series and being able to show off more of his character 3:55: On working with a bigger cast this time around and seeing his character in a team environment 5:20: On acting opposite Vinnie Jones and growing up a fan of Jones as an athlete and an actor, how their fight scenes went 8:02: On working with Phoebe Robinson-Galvin and Katrina Durden in action sequences 9:40: On Drew McIntyre being the first British WWE Champion 10:40: On if he ever sees himself making a return to wrestling full-time or part-time 12:01: On whether he still follows the current wrestling industry, WWE and AEW running shows during the pandemic 14:50: On NXT UK having a negative effect on the British wrestling scene as a whole 16:13: On working with CM Punk on Netflix's Ultimate Beastmaster 18:19: Outro

MLW Tag Team Champions Ross and Marshall Von Erich talk about carrying on their family legacy while forging their own path, being trained by their father and Harley Race, Dominic Garrini and Tom Lawlor possibly challenging for their Tag Team Titles, their chemistry in the ring with the Dynasty, and more. 0:00: Intro 1:54: On living in Hawaii during the the pandemic, how they're dealing with MLW's shutdown 4:30: On Court Bauer continuing to make deals and announcement during the shutdown 5:55: On the likelihood of having to adjust back to wrestling life post-lockdown, MLW potentially running without crowds 7:44: On the balancing act of carrying on the Von Erich legacy and making their own mark on the business 9:53: On Dominic Garrini wanting to go after the Tag Titles alongside Tom Lawlor, being an ally of Lawlor's until recently 14:25: On their experience being in the War Chamber match in Dallas with their dad in their corner 16:26: On their rivalry with the Dynasty and chemistry with the ring with them 18:09: Marshall on wrestling without shoes, how it came about and following in his dad's footsteps that way 19:49: Ross on being the older brother between the two and their dynamic together 20:40: On being trained by their father and Harley Race and the biggest takeaways from them 22:40: On if MLW holding shows in Japan is inevitable and wanting to defend their titles all over the world 24:30: On working the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and visiting the site of the Dallas Sportatorium 27:09: On their go-to spots for BBQ in Texas 28:37: On where to find them online 30:53: Outro

Impact X-Division Champion Willie Mack talks about being in his first Impact singles title run, who influenced his in-ring style, who he's looking forward to facing as champion and a possible match with Tessa Blanchard, Moose naming himself the "real World Champion," and more. 0:00: Intro, Larry Csonka tribute 3:48: On how it feels to be in his first Impact singles title run, being part of the title's lineage 4:46: On Impact's new era since moving to AXS TV 5:15: On Johnny Swinger and Chris Bey attacking on Impact, his plan for them 6:38: On his ring style, who influenced him and doing agile moves with his style 8:24: On Moose labelling himself the "real World Champion" 9:11: On wrestling being the only real weekly live entertainment in the pandemic, working without crowds 12:08: On missing live crowds, adjusting to working empty arenas 12:37: On who he's looking forward to defend the title against, a possible champion vs. champion match with Tessa Blanchard 13:38: On his favorite match he's seen and his favorite match he's done 15:01: On watching wrestling with his father, Joey Ryan's best advice, his father's reaction when he got into wrestling 16:18: On his message to the fans and where to find him online 17:39: Outro

MLW's Dominic Garrini talks about coming from Brazilian jiu-jitsu to pro wrestling, why MLW was the right place for him, teaming with Tom Lawler, a possible run at the MLW Tag Team Titles, dealing with MLW's shutdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic, main eventing the famous 2300 Arena and much more. 0:00: Introduction 2:30: On making the leap from Brazilian jiu-jitsu to pro wrestling 5:34: On training under Johnny Gargano & Candice LeRae 6:12: On why MLW was the right fit for him, working to reinvent himself in 2018 and 2019 9:02: On MLW attracting talent with MMA and grappling experience like him 10:34: On his MLW debut against Ariel Dominguez and coming in in his BJJ gear in order to make a statement of who he is 11:42: On setting out to bring something different to the ring, bringing a shoot style back into wrestling 15:03: On teaming with Tom Lawlor at AAA vs. MLW Super Series right before the COVID-19 shutdown 17:05: On being dealing with stuck in a holding pattern due to the pandemic, MLW being on a hot streak before the shutdown 19:44: On the downtime making him fired up for the industry to return 21:17: On the importance of working in front of a crowd for him and adjusting to no crowd if MLW runs empty arena shows 23:21: On Court Bauer continuing to make moves for MLW during the downtime 24:50: On if he wants to continue teaming with Tom Lawler and a possible run at the tag team titles 25:59: On working the legendary 2300 (ECW) Arena against the Von Erichs, Davey Boy Smith & Killer Kross 27:08: Where to find him online 28:39: Outro

MLW star Logan Creed discusses why MLW was the right place for him to sign and turning down a WWE tryout, how MLW is handling the hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, how the pandemic will affect wrestling going forward, MLW's partnership with AAA, his love of Marvel comics, getting involved with the new horror film Dead By Midnight, breaking away from the Dynasty, and much more. 0:00: Introduction 1:55: On his name being inspired by Marvel Comics' Wolverine and Sabretooth 3:10: On when he became a fan of wrestling and watching NWA growing up 4:07: On what his gear and look being inspired by Sting and Ultimate Warrior 5:15: On developing his in-ring style, finding a balance between his size and speed, pushing his limits in the ring 7:24: On joining MLW and why it was the best choice for him at the time, being offered a WWE tryout and why he turned it down 9:20: On his development in MLW from joining the Dynasty to striking out on his own 10:23: On how Court Bauer is continuing to expand the brand MLW during the COVID-19 pandemic, working with Bauer on his storyline 12:36: On being a professional wrestler during the pandemic, his advice for people who are struggling right now 15:21: On the Dynasty trying to get a cut of his movie deal and if he's planning to going after them, taking aim at Alex Hammerstone's title 16:51: On his involvement in the horror film Dead By Midnight, how he got the role and his experience filming it, being a fan of Tales From the Crypt 20:10: On the promo process in MLW, how it's a collaborative process 21:40: On MLW's deal with AAA and wanting to go mix it up with the wrestlers in AAA, the MLW vs. AAA Super Series card being the last live crowd show to date 23:05: On the importance of live audiences to wrestling shows, how different it is to compete without an audience and if MLW has a plan going forward 25:36: On signing his first MLW contract and what it meant to him, who he'd like to work with in MLW going forward and what he thinks of the current roster 28:32: On how the current pandemic will affect the wrestling business going forward, what companies should consider when they begin to reopen, being eager to get back in the ring 31:43: On how to bring Wolverine into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the idea of a Hulk vs. Wolverine movie, Mark Ruffalo's performance as the Hulk 33:12: Where to find him online 35:00: Outro

AEW announcer and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross discusses his new memoir Under the Black Hat: My Life in the WWE and Beyond, leaving WWE and going to AEW, why Steve Austin turning heel at WrestleMania X-Seven was a mistake, AEW and WWE holding shows during the COVID-19 pandemic, his thoughts on the cinematic matches at WrestleMania 36, the Revival's WWE release and how they would fit in AEW, finding the balance between in-ring product and entertainment aspects of wrestling plus much more. 0:00: Introduction 0:41: On writing his new memoir Under the Black Hat: My Life in the WWE and Beyond and what the book covers 3:06: On when the process of writing the book began 4:06: On his relationship with Vince McMahon, staying friends even with his going to AEW and why he left WWE 6:35: On his memories of WrestleMania X-Seven, Steve Austin turning heel and how Undertaker vs. Triple H was booked 8:53: On if Austin's heel turn falling short influenced WWE to keep John Cena & Roman Reigns as babyfaces, why Cena stayed babyface 12:46: On when he first met with Tony Khan, why he came joined AEW, misconceptions of why he left WWE and people confusing Vince McMahon with Mr. McMahon 16:59: On AEW and WWE continuing to hold shows amid COVID-19 pandemic, both companies having broadcast commitments, looking forward to calling Jon Moxley vs. Jake Hager 18:56: On AEW changing their setup to deal with the empty arenas, what to expect from the Moxley vs. Hager match 20:34: On what he thought of WrestleMania's Boneyard Match and adding preproduced elements to matches in the current situation, how AEW is handling it 22:55: On finding the right balance between in-ring product and entertainment content, talent needing to create their own content 25:16: On the positives and negatives of talent using social media, why people should avoid going negative 27:18: On The Revival's WWE release, being a fan of them and how they would fit into AEW 30:04: On where to find him online, where to get Under the Black Hat 31:59: On his advice for people during the pandemic

MLW Star Holliday discusses the Dynasty's victories and winning over the "consumers" at MLW vs. AAA Super Series, the group's feud with Mance Warner, what it's like to become the faces of MLW, his plans to turn Major League into Dynasty League Wrestling, if he would be open to adding more members to the Dynasty, his tips for social distancing and much more. 0:00: Introduction 1:07: On how the Dynasty is handling MLW's shutdown amid the coronavirus pandemic 1:56: On the Dynasty's successful title defenses at AAA vs. MLW Super Series 3:02: On MLW and Savio Vega's claims he stole the Caribbean Heavyweight Championship 3:36: On Mance Warner spitting beer in his face and costing him a win against Blue Meanie on MLW: Fusion, Warner being jealous of the Dynasty 7:07: On Warner's challenge to MJF to an Empty Arena Loser Leaves Town challenge, what MJF thinks of Warner 7:45: On what's next for the Dynasty, potentially setting their sights on MLW Heavyweight Title 8:45: On how it feels like to be turning into the faces of MLW 10:08: On his routine currently under the current pandemic, keeping fit at home 13:12: On if he feels he won over the fans during his match at AAA vs. MLW Super Series 14:22: On if he has any tips for consumers about how to better practice social distancing like the Dynasty 15:28: On the Dynasty taking control of their careers and their own destiny, being the "needle movers" of MLW 17:13: On recruiting Gino Medina and if he would be open to other people joining the group 18:16: On where fans -- sorry, consumers -- can find him online

Dark Side of the Ring producer Evan Husney talks about the reaction to the season two premiere, taking a different approach to the Chris Benoit episode, working with Martha Hart on the upcoming Owen Hart episode, if they have any ideas for season three episodes and more. 0:00: Introduction 0:15: On his reaction to the response to the Chris Benoit-focused season premiere 1:16: On how important it was to get Daniel Benoit and Sandra Toffoloni's story told in the Benoit episode 2:18: On the episode's different approach to the Benoit story 3:53: On the presentation having a different feel in season two, making the Benoit episode feel more intimate 5:18: On if David Benoit's sister and mother not being in the episode 6:18: On not making the docuseries a hitpiece on professional wrestling while still taking an honest look at the industry 9:49: On whether they had any episodes that didn't come together for season two that they're considering for a possible third season 11:41: On getting Martha Hart to agree to work with them on the Owen Hart episode

AEW star Chris Jericho discusses his involvement in season two of Dark Side of the Ring, the season premiere episode on Chris Benoit, his match with Jon Moxley at AEW Revolution and more 0:00: Introduction 0:51: On being brought on for the episode and whether he had any reservations doing it 2:18: On the episode's different approach to the Benoit story 3:25: On Benoit's importance to his own career and Benoit matches not being included in WWE retrospectives 5:04: On Chris and Nancy Benoit's family members participating in the episode and telling their story and bringing them together 9:29: On narrating the rest of season two's episodes, being a fan of the show's first season 10:24: On Dark Side of the Ring tapping into wrestling history and shedding a new light on wrestling stories 12:43: On losing the AEW Championship at AEW Revolution to Jon Moxley, Moxley being one of AEW's early big stars

TNA Hall of Famer Gail Kim discusses her Kayfabe project with Christy Hemme and Lita that you can support via Kickstarter, winning the WWE Women's Championship in her debut match, whether the TNA Knockouts paved the way for the Women's evolution in WWE, ending her career on her own terms, her storyline with the Bella Twins and Daniel Bryan, whether she would accept a WWE Hall of Fame induction and much more. 0:00: Introduction 0:56: On the premise of Kayfabe, the uniqueness of the project being wrestling told from a women's perspective 3:14: On the stories being told and how it's scripted with writers, whether the stories are coming from Kim, Hemme and Lita's lives 5:00: On the production team for the show including Chavo Guerrero, Dave Sehadi and more 6:23: On Kim's WWE Women's Championship win in her debut for the company, her reaction and why she has mixed emotions about it 9:14: On whether what she and Awesome Kong did in TNA with the Knockouts paved the way for WWE's Women's evolution 12:47: On her return to WWE in 2009 and how it didn't go the way she hoped, not feeling she was used to the best of her ability, being happy with her career 15:39: On her storyline with the Bellas and Daniel Bryan, her initial reaction to it and how she was about to quit before she got that storyline, why she ultimately left 18:34: On the 'catfight' era of women's wrestling and how wrestling is moving away from that in a positive way 20:21: On ending her in-ring career on her own terms with the match she wanted to have, how certain she is that she's done in the ring 22:05: On if she ever had any conversations with Vince McMahon and not getting feedback in WWE, how that led to her quitting 24:25: On if she would accept a WWE Hall of Fame induction 25:34: On dealing with high-stress emotional issue in the industry and how she handles that 27:18: On her favorite aspect of the Kayfabe project and working with Lita and Hemme 28:25: On if she's ever been cooked anything by her husband Robert Irvine where she had to 'grin and bear it' 29:04: On where to find her and where to contribute to the Kayfabe Kickstarter, how you can help out

MLW star Alexander Hammerstone discusses his match with Laredo Kid at the AAA vs. MLW Super Series on Friday, the Dynasty's feud with Mance Warner, rumors of a new MLW TV deal, how he reinvented himself, the Dynasty's goals for 2020 and more. 0:00: Introduction 0:17: On his match against Laredo Kid and representing MLW on the card against AAA 2:21: On if there's extra pressure for the match by being in Mexico for his title 3:52: On whether it's more important for him to win the match for MLW or to retain his title 4:40: On how the Dynasty fits together as a group, their chemistry as an alliance, and Medina joining the group 7:15: On the Dynasty's feud with Mance Warner and if Warner is a bad example for pro wrestling 10:58: On being the sole MLW National Openweight Champion thus far 12:30: On who he credits for bringing the Dynasty together 13:15: On how he's reinvented himself and initially feeling pressure to be a certain type of character, being inspired by Fight Club 16:40: On if Richard is making sure he's well-protected this week 17:46: On rumors of a new TV deal for MLW 19:59: On how accessible Court Bauer is to the roster 22:04: On his final message for Laredo Kid 23:02: On the Dynasty's goals for 2020 24:06: Where to find him online

MLW star Mance Warner discusses his rivalry with Dynasty and a possible shot at Alexander Hammerstone's MLW Openweight Title, his many matches and rivalry with Nick Gage, wrestling Jerry Lawler in GameChanger Wrestling, how to prepare for a barbed wire match, hardcore wrestling being misunderstood and much more. 0:00: Introduction 1:35: On how he's been liking his run in MLW so far 2:23: On Dynasty starting a war with him and how he'll react, wanting a shot at Alexander Hammerstone's MLW Openweight Title 3:52: On his current status with MLW 4:10: On fans having more variety in wrestling than ever 5:29: On his hardcore, rougher style being misunderstood by some fans and hardcore wrestlers being underrated as workers 7:58: On fans being able to speak their opinions and his connection with the fanbase 10:08: On his match with Jerry Lawler at GCW's 2 Cups Stuffed last year 12:07: On being a storyteller in the ring as opposed to just doing moves in the ring 13:10: On being a lifelong fan of wrestling, who he looked up to as a kid 14:12: On bringing his own style to round out his character and where he gets his jackets 15:52: On what beer he would bring if stuck on a desert island 16:45: On his match with Orange Cassidy not happening yet, if Cassidy is scared of him and whether it will happen 18:10: On his matches and rivalry with Nick Gage 18:57: On his busy schedule for WrestleCon during WrestleMania weekend 19:27: On what wrestling he watches, AEW's impact on the wrestling business 20:27: On wanting to work in Japan and his schedule this this weekend 21:46: On his memories of his barbed wire match with Jimmy Havoc, preparing for barbed wire matches 23:32: On his appreciation for barbecue 24:58: Where fans can find him

MLW star "Filthy" Tom Lawlor discusses his match with Killer Kross at MLW: Fightland this weekend, the talent roster in MLW, Court Bauer giving him freedom in his creative work, King Mo's arrival in MLW, the trend of MMA fighters transitioning to professional wrestling and more. 0:00: Introduction 0:19: On his match with Killer Kross at MLW Fightland this weekend, being the veteran in MLW against Kross 2:36: On whether his MMA background makes him overpowered for any opponent in MLW 3:42: On making his own history in the 2300 Arena 5:12: On whether the match is a new start for him before heading back to the Heavyweight Title 6:14: On the level of talent on the roster in MLW, why he re-signed with the company 8:54: On Court Bauer's success guiding MLW and allowing talent freedom to do what they want, how much of his promos are scripted 12:17: On not being retired from MMA yet, being offered fights and willingness to take a fight 13:29: On King Mo joining MLW and wanting to face him in the ring 14:25: On the trend of MMA fighters transitioning into professional wrestling 16:24: On growing up as a fan of pro wrestling, his wrestling-style entrances and weigh-ins in the UFC 21:11: On his win over CB Dolloway at UFC 100 and his thoughts on USADA's handling of anti-doping efforts in the UFC 23:24: On his goals for 2020, keeping things "business as usual," being open to do anything 25:39: On his prediction for his match with Killer Kross 26:16: On where to find him on social media

NJPW star Lance Archer discusses his Texas Deathmatch with Jon Moxley at Wrestle Kingdom 14, his successful singles run over 2019, his runs in TNA and WWE, working with Vince Russo, his match with Abyss at TNA Sacrifice 2005, his "Murder Hawk Monster" gimmick, why now is the hottest time in the wrestling industry and more. 0:00: Introduction 0:23: On how he's feeling heading into his match with Moxley and the Texas Deathmatch stipulation 2:10: On winning the title after Moxley was stripped of the title, if he's been looking forward to facing Moxley 4:25: On his success in 2019 and how he feels about his breakout singles run in NJPW 6:45: On NJPW losing the Elite to AEW and if he felt pressure to step up and fill the void 10:54: On whether 2019 felt like a clean slate for him 12:00: On his run in the G1 Climax, his match with Will Ospreay to open the tournament and how the night felt to him 16:17: On the difference in NJPW's promo and storytelling style as opposed to that of WWE and other companies 19:12: On his tag team run with Davey Boy Smith Jr. as Killer Elite Squad, how they ended up paired together and Davey Boy's NJPW departure 22:12: On his big takeaway from his time in TNA, what he learned from that time 25:00: On if the TNA locker room was as choatic as reported, working with Vince Russo and Dixie Carter 29:18: On his time in WWE, working with trainers in developmental, his run being cut short 31:45: On his match with Abyss at Sacrifice in 2005 being his favorite TNA memory 33:31: On how his Murder Hawk Monster gimmick came about and his intent around it 35:02: On using the emotions that come from having a chip on his shoulder to fuel his drive 36:29: On today being the hottest time in professional wrestling with so many options of what and where to watch 40:13: On his message for Moxley ahead of their Wrestle Kingdom match and his match with Juice Robinson the next night 42:48: On his message for fans and where to find him on social media

AEW Executive Vice President Cody speaks with media about his World Championship match with Chris Jericho at AEW Full Gear, Dynamite's performance in the ratings and where to grow the audience from here, devoting more time to the women's division, the possibility of a secondary title, the lessons learned from the first several weeks of Dynamite and more. 0:00: Introduction 1:35: On the differences between working a full-time schedule with AEW as opposed to the lead-up 3:42: On his promo on Dynamite and the positive response that it received 6:49: On how important his match at Full Gear is to him 9:46: On bringing in what he learned from his past work in terms of production 12:43: On the possibility of a secondary championship 15:15: On when the rankings system will debut 16:20: On good feedback he's gotten from fans and separating constructive criticism from non-constructive criticism 19:50: On plans to give more time to the women's division 22:30: On his biggest lesson in terms of production and the biggest challenges he's found 26:21: On the ratings for Dynamite and how to grow the audience from here 29:48: On the judges for his match and if it will be used going forward for future matches 31:50: On Turner's involvement with the production and how their plans for B/R Live will affect things 34:28: On how Dusty Rhodes would think about AEW putting the spotlight on new stars 37:30: On the best way to get returning fans engaged with supplemental shows like AEW Dark and Being the Elite

WOW - Women of Wrestling star Jungle Grrrl discusses becoming the #1 contender to Tessa Blanchard's championship, what the title match means to her, AXS TV being bought by Anthem and possible crossover with Impact Wrestling, WOW's influence on the rise of women's wrestling, how her wrestling journey began and more. 0:00 - Introduction 0:35 - On being the #1 contender to Tessa Blanchard's championship 1:11 - On whether it's more important for her to beat Blanchard or win the title, what she thinks of Blanchard 2:55 - On Lioness and Lana Star getting involved in her match, whether she's looking at payback against them 5:28 - On the Beast potentially looking for revenge against her, potentially giving the Beast a title shot if she wins it 6:16 - On wrestling without boots on and what advantage it gives her 8:57 - On AXS TV being bought by Anthem and whether it changes anything for WOW 11:17 - On a possible crossover between WOW and Impact's Knockouts division 13:19 - On WOW's perseverance over the years and how it's been able to thrive 15:19 - On WOW promoting women's wrestling before it got taken seriously by WWE and other companies 16:52 - On how her pro wrestling journey began, getting involved in WOW 18:37 - On the new talent coming into the company and being in a position to give them advice 23:02 - On what her title match with Blanchard means for her 24:00 - On when the match will air, what she expects to happen in the match 24:43 - On her message for fans and where to find her

Impact Wrestling Executive Vice President Scott D'Amore talks about Impact's new TV deal with AXS TV and the stability it brings, being replaced by Vince Russo in 2006 and his relationship with Russo, the Team Canada stable, doing more co-promotional work and more. 0:00 - Introduction 2:52 - On Impact's new TV deal and the company surviving through difficult times 5:59 - On the company getting more stability through AXS TV and seeing their long-term plans come to fruition 9:30 - On the decision to put the TNA World title on Jeff Jarrett in 2006 12:49 - On the decision to bring in Vince Russo to replace him in creative in 2006, his relationship with Russo 14:40 - On Team Canada stable and it being a breakthrough for Bobby Roode, Petey Williams, and Eric Young 24:49 - On if co-promotional efforts will continue in the new era

Impact Wrestling's Jimmy Jacobs talks about Impact heading to AXS TV, possible co-promotional efforts, his frustrations while working in WWE, working with Gabe Sapolsky in ROH, whether rumors about Vince McMahon are true, WWE putting NXT opposite AEW on Wednesday and more. 0:00 - Introduction 2:53 - On his "Ballad of Lacey" song and storyline in ROH 4:18 - On Seth Rollins coming up with the Age of the Fall name and how the angle was booked 5:35 - On working with Gabe Sapolsky 6:50 - Talk about CM Punk possibly doing WWE Backstage and his relationship with Punk 8:40 - On if he was frustrated while working in WWE 9:30 - On rumors that Vince McMahon tears up scripts for Raw and starts over from scratch 10:26 - On scripted vs. unscripted promos 13:30 - On what happens when he sneezes in front of Vince McMahon 15:03 - On WWE putting NXT opposite AEW on Wednesday 15:46 - On whether WWE was looking for an excuse to fire him and if he was asked to join AEW 20:14 - On Impact moving to AXS TV and possible co-promotional efforts 25:00 - Talks about having access to AXS TV facilities and some plans for future special shows they have planned, like a throwback retro show on Oct. 27. 26:04 - On his creative method on if he likes to think of a goal or endpoint and then work backwards. 31:06 - On surviving the wrestling business, not letting it drive him crazy, and what he's learned since being fired from WWE

WOW - Women of Wrestling founder David McLane talks about the promotion's second season, the status of a possible third season, WOW's relationship with AXS TV, the rise of women's wrestling, what Tessa Blanchard and Teal Piper are bringing to WOW, the options that wrestling fans have these days and more. Introduction (0:00) On how it feels coming back for a second season on AXS TV (0:28) On the WOW Tag Team Championship Series (3:23) His reflections on how far WOW has come since its founding (4:14) On the rise of women's wrestling and how it fits his vision for what women's wrestling could be (6:01) On Tessa Blanchard and why she's one of the best in the world (8:27) On bringing in Teal Piper and her role in WOW - Women of Wrestling (10:41) On the status of a potential third season (13:07) On the possibility of taking WOW on the road to tour (14:48) On WOW's relationship with AXS TV (15:55) On the myriad options that wrestling fans have now (17:03) On whether AXS TV has any equity in WOW (16:58) On where to find WOW and his message for the fans (18:59)

WOW - Women Of Wrestling star Teal Piper talks about growing up as the daughter of the great Roddy Piper, signing with WOW and why she got into the industry, the evolution of women's wrestling and what WOW is doing for women in the industry, her thoughts on Tessa Blanchard and more. Introduction (0:00) On how she ended up signed with WOW - Women Of Wrestling (0:36) On why she decided to make the leap into pro wrestling and if she'd considered it before (1:13) On when she realized her father was a wrestling star and a heel (2:32) On if she watched any wrestling when she was young and becoming more of a fan as she got older (4:03) On what AXS TV and WOW are doing for women's wrestling (6:55) On Tessa Blanchard and her accomplishments in the industry so far (8:23) On what makes wrestling so unique in how it connects with fans (9:28) On the weight of her father's legacy and if she feels the pressure of it when trying to walk her own path (10:45) On the evolution of women's wrestling and women getting more opportunities in the industry (13:21) On the impact her dad had on people like Ronda Rousey and his mark in the business (15:51) On learning to take bumps (16:58) On her other projects and where to find her online (17:57)

FITE TV CEO Mike Weber talks about this weekend's Starrcast III, how CM Punk's panel came together and whether Punk will be making any big announcements, working with NJPW, how AEW's debut on TNT will affect FITE's relationship with the promotion, the future of Starrcast and more. Introduction (0:00) On his anticipation level for Starrcast III and other upcoming shows (0:45) On how involved FITE is in putting together panels and the like at Starrcast (2:21) On Sean Mooney, Tony Schiavone and Davey Crockett's involvement at Starrcast II (4:32) On how CM Punk's panel at Starrcast III came together (5:58) On if he thinks Punk will be making an announcement of some kind at Starrcast (8:46) On whether this could be FITE TV's biggest weekend to date (10:36) On why people are still interested in CM Punk despite his being away from wrestling for years (11:28) On Conrad Thompson's plans for the future of Starrcast (13:18) On whether FITE TV is interested in having a greater role in Starrcast (15:52) What it's been like working with AEW to present All Out on FITE (16:43) On NJPW's streaming service and working with them (19:23) On the upcoming launch of Disney+, streaming service bundling and the challenges of streaming live content (21:07) On AEW debuting on TNT and if BR Live will impact FITE's relationship with AEW (25:58) Whether there are any new partnerships for FITE to announce (27:04) On what fans can expect from Starrcast on FITE (29:33)

MLW star and executive producer Salina de la Renta talks about the growth of the company, working behind the scenes in MLW as an executive producer, the development of her on-screen character, how she got inspired to get into the business, MLW's working relationship with Pro Wrestling NOAH, whether she's looking to get in the ring and more. Introduction (0:00) On the inspiration for her on-screen persona in MLW (0:46) On her where her promo style comes from (2:15) On where she started her wrestling training and wanting to get into the business after seeing Total Divas (4:03) On her experience in MLW thus far (6:36) On progressing as an on-screen character to working as an executive producer for the company (7:47) On MLW's working relationship with Pro Wrestling NOAH and what NOAH talent she may want to work with (10:01) On if she's interested in getting into the ring for MLW and the status of her knee injury (11:15) On working with Pentagon Jr. (12:15) On professional wrestling as a form of performance art and utilizing her acting background in her character (13:03) On the rise of women's wrestling and the being grateful for the women's revolution (16:54) On MLW's growth and Court Bauer's vision for the company (18:24) Where to find her (20:45)

WWE and UFC legend Ken Shamrock talks about his WWE run and memorable feuds with The Rock and Owen Hart, refereeing the Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart match at WrestleMania 13, a possible WWE Hall of Fame induction, why Brock Lesnar deserves to be in the UFC Hall of Fame, his relationship with Dana White, whether things are safer for MMA fighters today and more. Introduction (0:00) On his experience at Starrcast II and if he'll be at Starrcast III (0:44) On AEW, the current wrestling landscape and if he's excited as a wrestling fan (1:57) On looking back at his time in WWE during the Attitude Era and Monday Night War (4:03) On coming into WWE as an MMA fighter and who helped him make a smooth transition to wrestling (5:28) On his being a referee for Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13 (8:06) On his feud with The Rock his initial impressions of Rock and their match at WrestleMania 14 (9:51) On his feud with Owen Hart and their Lion's Den match at SummerSlam 1988 (13:13) On the end of his run in WWE, if he felt he had hit a ceiling at the time and thinking the Screwjob was a factor (14:56) On if he thinks Vince McMahon holds a grudge against him for leaving WWE in 1999 (17:16) On a possible WWE Hall of Fame induction (18:56) On his character feeling very real and believable as a dangerous guy (20:13) On the changes in MMA over the years and whether they've made things safer for fighters (21:40) On his relationship with Dana White today (29:39) In his upcoming Tag Team Title defense at Battle Championship Wrestling in Australia in August (31:05) On how he's feeling physically and the importance of athletes letting their bodies have recovery time (31:36) On why Brock Lesnar deserves a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame (33:26) On what fighters and MMA fighters can learn from Lesnar (34:11) On if he'd like to face Frank Mir at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport Wrestling (35:14) Where to find him (36:44)

MLW star Brian Pillman Jr. talks about being part of the new era Hart Foundation, their war with Dynasty, his relationship with Teddy Hart, his future with MLW, AEW's success and how that benefits MLW and himself, Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman heading up WWE's creative, the pressure of trying to live up to his father's legacy and more. Introduction (0:00) On the upcoming MLW: Fusion TV tapings and who he's gunning for (0:37) On the status of his MLW contract and whether it's exclusive to the company (3:40) On forming the new era Hart Foundation with Teddy Hart and Davey Boy Smith Jr. (4:56) On Teddy Hart being a mentor figure for him his relationship with Teddy (5:40) On when he knew he wanted to be a wrestler (7:06) On if he feels pressure to live up to his father's legacy (7:48) On learning from his father's matches (8:50) On if he had the WrestleMania dream when he first got into the business and whether he feels any rush to get to any specific promotion (9:11) On what other wrestling promotions he likes to watch (10:20) On MLW's progress and success as a company and Court Bauer's work with the promotion (11:12) On starting his training with Rip Rogers and learning under Lance Storm (13:07) On his "Alpha Cats" promo with Teddy Hart (15:30) On AEW's early success and how AEW and MLW are benefiting each other (17:50) On his own stock rising in the current wrestling landscape (19:20) On own goals in the industry (20:11) On Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman being made Executive Directors of Raw (21:19) On whether he has aspirations to work in Japan or Mexico (22:17) On meeting Jushin Liger and Liger's rivalry with his father (22:46) On the Hart Foundation's war with Dynasty and whether it's coming to a head (23:28) On what fans can expect from the MLW: Fusion taping in New York City (24:55) Where to find him (25:16)

Impact Wrestling star Ethan Page talks about how he's been enjoying Impact, whether the company is finding a new television home, his issues with Gabe Sapolsky from his time in EVOLVE, working with Rich Swann and ACH, his love of comic books and nerd culture, his burgeoning YouTube channel, working with David Arquette and more. Introduction (0:00) On how he's enjoying Impact and the morale backstage (0:35) On Impact's issues with Pursuit and if the company is finding a new home (0:56) On Impact rebuilding itself after falling from its previous heights (2:31) On if he'll be at Slammiversary and if he has a match yet (3:32) On his match with David Arquette in May for Alpha-1 Wrestling and Arquette's dedication to his wrestling career (5:14) On when he first discovered wrestling and growing up as a fan (7:51) On his love of comic books and "nerd culture" (9:35) On wrestling having room for different types of storytelling and gimmicks like Joey Ryan (11:39) On why now is the greatest time to be a wrestling fan in terms of options (14:28) On working with Rich Swann in Impact (15:18) On teaming with ACH in EVOLVE and his issues with Gabe Sapolsky (16:07) On ACH signing with WWE and being happy for him (17:34) On the perspective in Impact about AEW's rise and what he thinks AEW is doing for the industry (18:13) On his YouTube channel and the purpose behind his vlogs (20:20) On making a career in wrestling work as a family man (21:29) On which guys he feels he's had great chemistry with (22:13) On if he'll be at San Diego Comic-Con and his experience visiting conventions (22:57) On what he thought of Avengers: Endgame and looking forward to Spider-Man: Far From Home (23:39) On his upcoming shows and where to find him on social media (25:21)

Impact star and former NWA National Champion Willie Mack talks about his run in Impact, the status of his contract, Nick Aldis' controversial tweet about Impact signing him, whether he's heard anything about Lucha Underground's future, the success of AEW, if he has any interest in working for WWE in the future and more. Introduction (0:00) On working with Michael Elgin in Impact and his current status with Impact (1:40) On how the current regime is handling things in Impact (2:20) On Impact's problems with Pursuit Channel and if there's any word of Impact moving to another channel (2:42) On if he'll be at Slammiversary and how he likes working in Texas (3:38) On his run as NWA National Champion and working for the revamped NWA (4:55) On Nick Aldis taking a shot at Impact signing him (6:45) On the status of Lucha Underground (7:39) On AEW's success and whether he wants to work with the company down the line (8:04) On which talent in Impact he hasn't worked with yet that he wants to (9:45) On when he first knew he wanted to be a pro wrestler (10:19) On the key to being a successful working pro wrestler (10:54) On being signed by WWE in 2014 and if he wants to go to NXT or WWE in the future (11:41) On if his Impact contract is exclusive and if he's interested working in MLW or Japan (13:01) On whether the indy scene in the US is improving (15:12) On what wrestling he enjoys watching in his free time (15:51) Where to find him on social media (16:51)

WWE star and now-producer Shane Helms talks about Jon Moxley's criticism of the company's creative process, his experiences working with The Rock and Kane as The Hurricane, resolving his past differences with Shawn Michaels, getting heat over trying to get AJ Styles hired in 2002, his surprise Royal Rumble 2018 appearance, his work behind the scenes for WWE, being at Starrcast and more. Introduction (0:00) On his experience at Starrcast (0:44) On coming on board WWE as a producer, what his job as a producer entails (1:20) On getting heat for trying to get AJ Styles signed by WWE in 2002 and Style's rise to the top of WWE (5:19) On AEW Double or Nothing and AEW being competition to WWE (7:21) On the origin and development of the Hurricane character and making the gimmick work (9:34) On working with Kane and becoming tag team champions with him (12:44) On his win over the Rock on Raw and whether it's a career highlight (13:40) On turning heel on Smackdown, whether he preferred Hurricane or heel Shane Helms (15:30) On his heat with Shawn Michaels and when they resolved their issues (16:48) On how fatherhood has changed him (19:58) On the WWE Performance Center providing a new avenue to be brought up in wrestling and WWE (20:42) On Ricochet's potential (22:14) On Jon Moxley's criticism about WWE's creative process and scripted promos vs. unscripted promos (22:51) On if there's anything he wanted to do with the Hurricane character that he didn't get a chance to do (26:56) On the possibility of another run as the Hurricane (28:11) On his surprise 2018 Royal Rumble appearance (29:25) Where to find him on social media (30:50)

Mike Kanellis talks about going public with his addiction issues, how he ended up on 205 Live and why he's enjoying it so much, his Cruiserweight Championship goals, how AEW's launch is good for business, his memories from The Kingdom and more. Introduction (0:00) On working with Akira Tozawa and their No DQ match (0:57) On his WWE run stalling and how he ended up getting put on 205 Live (3:34) On having more creative freedom on 205 Live (5:28) On if he has Tony Nese and the Cruiserweight Title in his sights (6:30) Whether he's hoping to transition back to Raw or Smackdown (7:42) On going public about his opioid addiction (9:55) On whether he'd rather be on Raw or Smackdown (15:17) On rumors that WWE is offering talent big money to keep them away from AEW and how AEW's launch affects the business (16:25) On his friendship with Adam Cole and Cole's recent NXT run (19:50) On his memories of being part of The Kingdom in ROH (21:27) On his advice for people dealing with addiction (22:48) On his hopes for a WWE action figure (25:25)

Low Ki talks about why his WWE run didn't work out, the mismanagement of TNA and the infamous appearance of Pacman Jones in the company, his contract status with MLW, the current state of the wrestling industry and much more. Introduction (0:00) On working with Tom Lawlor in MLW (1:00) On his MLW contract status and if he is open to a long-term contract (2:02) On the current state of the wrestling scene and rise of options outside of WWE (3:40) On the launch of All Elite Wrestling (5:03) On why his WWE run didn't work out and being put in NXT (6:05) On how he's adapted his in-ring style over the years (7:15) On his match with KENTA at ROH Final Battle 2005, and if he'd like to work with KENTA again (9:17) On rumors of heat between him and Jim Cornette in ROH (14:22) On if he has been given a bad rap by people in the industry (15:06) On if he'll be at MLW Fury Road and what Court Bauer's done with the company (16:17) On if Impact Wrestling is in a better place now than during the Spike TV era (18:16) On his time in TNA and Dixie Carter being "used" by the company's management (19:42) On hating the Pacman Jones storyline in TNA (21:41) On the most upstanding talent that he's ever worked with (21:51) On where fans can find him (25:51)

Producer/co-creator Evan Husney and director/co-creator Jason Eisener talk about their VICELAND docuseries Dark Side of the Ring, the fan response to the series, Lance Storm's criticism of the Montreal Screwjob episode, Jim Cornette and Vince Russo shooting on each other, the possibility of a second season and more. Introduction (0:00) On the response to the show as a whole from The Rock, hardcore fans and casual fans (0:47) On the rise of docuseries in popular culture (2:32) On Lance Storm's criticism of the Montreal Screwjob episode and Scott Hall saying the Screwjob was a work (4:07) On future episodes and the possibility of a second season (12:05) On the Fabulous Moolah episode exploring allegations against Moolah and the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal name being changed (13:23) On Jim Cornette and Vince Russo shooting on each other in the Montreal Screwjob episode and whether Russo reached out to appear in it (16:47) On whether the Cornette vs. Russo feud is a work (21:16) On whether there were episodes that had to be cut for the current season (25:30) On the John Oliver Last Week Tonight segment on WWE and what keeps wrestlers from being part of something like the Screen Actor's Guild (28:16) On what they want fans to know about the upcoming episodes and where to find them (30:39)

Billy Gunn talks about his work with AEW, Triple H's jokes about AEW during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, his time in the New Age Outlaws and run in NJPW, Dustin Rhodes' status with All Elite Wrestling, what we can expect from him at Double or Nothing and more. Introduction (0:00) On how it feels to be a WWE Hall of Famer and if it feels like closing a book on his career (0:39) On Triple H's jokes about AEW during the Hall of Fame speech (1:55) On the status of AEW's plans for a potential training facility (4:12) On the need for more psychology, storytelling and selling in today's era (4:55) On his 2014 reunion with Road Dogg in WWE (9:00) On his relationship with Cody and signing with AEW (10:47) On WWE not using tag teams properly (11:48) On the New Age Outlaws' dumpster match with Cactus Jack and Terry Funk and other big moments (13:10) On his appearances on Being the Elite (16:16) On working for NJPW (17:30) On whether fans online are getting overhyped or overly critical about AEW (21:03) On what his role at Double or Nothing may be and Dustin Rhodes' status with AEW (22:37) On AEW providing an alternative for wrestling talent and being great for the industry (24:07) On going into the Hall of Fame at the same time as Honky Tonk Man and Torrie Wilson (25:30) On not being a wrestling fan growing up (28:21) Where to find him online (30:16)

WWE superstar Lana talks about her work in WWE, her experience at this year's WrestleMania, how long she expects to stay with the company, how hard it was to maintain her Russian accent, her "salty" hashtag, when Rusev Day was born, her in-ring aspirations and much more. Introduction (0:00) On what she's been up to since WrestleMania and going to Coachella (1:17) On how her experience at WrestleMania this year compared to past years (4:40) On if she likes being underestimated in the ring (10:28) On her "salty" hashtag and what it means (12:03) On using real-life frustrations as fuel for her character motivations (16:43) On if she prefers being a heel or a babyface (19:33) On her new comic book project Dark Country with Jason Starr (25:26) On her time growing up in Europe and if she misses it (30:21) On how long she expects to stay with WWE (36:35) On how hard it was to maintain her Russian accent and why it was faded out (40:13) On her experience training before getting in the ring (48:15) On the separation between her personal and professional life (52:24) On if she feels the urge to put her life out more following Total Divas (53:50) On what her favorite WWE match of all-time is, and her favorite match of her own (56:05) On her experience working on the Pitch Perfect films (1:02:39) On when Rusev Day was born (1:03:50) On if she's still training in the ring and wants to continue working in the ring (1:06:25)

411's Jeffrey Harris sits down with The Wrap reporter Tony Maglio to discuss how far along AEW is in their talks with Turner Sports, Turner's willingness to bring wrestling back to their networks, what impact the deal might have on WWE, John Oliver's Last Week Tonight segment on WWE and more. Introduction (0:00) On how far along AEW's conversations are with Turner Sports (0:52) On why Turner is willing to have wrestling return to their networks (3:33) On what format AEW's television show will likely take and off-seasons in wrestling (8:26) On whether reports of the AEW TV deal could possibly jinx or affect it (19:27) On wrestling journalism vs. general entertainment journalism (21:03) On Turner's potential streaming homes for AEW (25:13) On WWE and AEW's handling of John Oliver's Last Week Tonight episode (30:21) On the importance of Smackdown's deal with FOX and whether it makes Smackdown the "A" show (40:00) On AEW's impact on WWE's talent deals and whether it can be competition to WWE (43:12) On how Vince McMahon Feels about the AEW TV deal and AEW possibly paying for their airtime on Turner (49:10)