An Unscripted Spectacle - Wrestling with Wrestling

This episode serves as a heartfelt tribute to Marshall, featuring laughter, nostalgia, and a celebration of the passion that unites wrestling fans worldwide. Join me in honouring Marshall's memory as we discover the unexpected charm of professional wrestling with Kenny Casanova, a wrestling manager with a flair for storytelling. May Marshall's spirit live on through the unscripted spectacle of the sport he cherished. And for god's sake, go home Undertaker! Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News, created by Marshall's best friend Colin Hunter. Follow our documentary story here: The Ref Didn't See It!

WWE artist-in-residence Rob Schamberger creates wildly beautiful images that convey the emotion of high-intensity, televised pro wrestling. We talk with Rob about his life as an artist, how we make what we can with what we have, and how his work is much like hip-hop. We also have a surprise vocal performance by Kayfabe News creator, Colin Hunter.

Video game enthusiast James Deighan of Mega Cat Studios joins us to talk about the release of the world's first wrestling RPG video game Wrestlequest!, his childhood love of the sport, and what REALLY happened to the Easter Bunny. Brought to you as usual by Kayfabe News. Find us here.

"Oh my god, I love talking about wrestling." - Nug   We loved talking with Nug Nahrgang about wrestling (and improv comedy, and live theatre, and a bunch about RJ City) for our latest episode.    Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News   Find us HERE

Kevin Eck is a journalist, writer, magazine editor, heel manager, referee, and ex-WWE creative.     Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News

Professional wrestling referee, active mason, and all around nice guy Cameron Adamson joins us to chat about the role of the referee! Brought to you as usual by Kayfabe News.

Emilio Albi is the owner and president of Canadian indie wrestling promotion Destiny World Wrestling.    Brought to you as usual by Kayfabe News   Find us HERE

Oliver Bateman is a journalist, lawyer, historian, educator, and strength athlete who writes about pro wrestling.  

Mickie Knuckles hits hard and talks about the blood-soaked world of women's independent wrestling.   Brought to you as usual by Kayfabe News.

Indie wrestling legend Necro Butcher is “the real King of the Death Match.”    Brought to you as usual by Kayfabe News

Writer, biographer, and columnist Ian Douglass talks about his book Bahamian Rhapsody: The Unofficial History of Pro Wrestling's Unofficial Territory, 1960-2020.   Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News Find us here: BONN PARK MEDIA

"The Triple X Express” SeXXXy Eddy is an international superstar and deathmatch wrestling legend.   Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News Find us here: BONN PARK MEDIA

Abraham Josephine Riesman is a journalist and essayist, and author of the new book, Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America.  Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News Find us here: BONN PARK MEDIA

New York Times bestselling author Keith Elliot Greenberg talks about his book Follow the Buzzards: Pro Wrestling in the Age of COVID-19.  Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News

Josh Olsen is a librarian, writer, small press editor/publisher, and author of Working Stiff: The Anthology of Professional Wrestling Literature & Art.   Brought to you, as always, by Kayfabe News

Season Two of An Unscripted Spectacle kicks off with the return of deathmatch wrestling legend Mad Man Pondo.    Brought to you, as always, by Kayfabe News.

Canadian wrestler and award-winning historian and author Vance Nevada talks about his new book (Un)Controlled Chaos: Canada's Remarkable Professional Wrestling Legacy.   Brought to you, as usual, by Kayfabe News

Raymond Rougeau was one half of the legendary 1980s tag-team duo The Fabulous Rougeaus, alongside his brother Jacques.  Brought to you by Kayfabe News

Four-time Emmy award-winning TV host Chris Van Vliet is an entertainment reporter and YouTuber who has interviewed wrestling personalities from WWE, AEW, and Impact Wrestling.   Brought to you by Kayfabe News

Award-winning author and philosopher Douglas Edwards' book Philosophy Smackdown examines pro wrestling from a philosophical perspective.   Brought to you by Kayfabe News

Wrestling historian, author, educator, and podcaster Brian R. Solomon talks about his new book, Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling's Original Sheik. Brought to you by Kayfabe News.

Barbara Goodish is the widow of Bruiser Brody, a once-in-a-lifetime performer and one of the most influential wrestlers of all time.   Brought to you by: Kayfabe News

Highlander Robbie McAllister boos Sara, plays us a song, and talks about happiness, being a hero and making kids smile, and training at the Hart Brothers School of Wrestling in Cambridge.   Brought to you by KAYFABE NEWS: Unreal news about an unreal sport   Follow us: TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

Legendary wrestler B Brian Blair talks about his autobiography Truth Bee Told, the Cauliflower Alley Club, and shares memories and road stories.  Brought to you by KAYFABE NEWS

Quebec wrestling historian Pat Laprade is an award-winning author, podcaster, and co-host of the French language broadcast of WWE Monday Night Raw on TVA Sports.  Brought to you by Kayfabe News

Author Andrew Calvert's books vividly capture the sights and sounds of Ontario's wrestling legacy.   Brought to you by Kayfabe News  

Authour Dan Murphy has more than 20 years of experience as a senior writer with Pro Wrestling Illustrated.  Brought to you by Kayfabe News.

Jeff Black, Sabrina Kyle, and Lenny Lilac of Off the Ropes Studio in Kitchener, Ontario chat with us about blood and guts, horror movies, and their all-female pro wrestling program, Squared Circle Sirens. Brought to you by Kayfabe News

Pro wrestling commentator and podcaster Kevin Gill talks about the magic of wrestling, sacrifice and dedication, and wrapping a present in violence.   Brought to you by Kayfabe News

Professional wrestler and podcaster Gregory Iron talks about wrestling with cerebral palsy, being bullied, inspiring others, and the beauty of professional wrestling.   Brought to you by Kayfabe News.

Writer and co-host of The Figure Gore podcast Jamie Hemmings sits down with us to talk about both the joy and darker side of professional wrestling.   Brought to you by Kayfabe News.

Dan Schram is the brilliant and innovative cinematographer behind Pro Wrestling Cinema.  Brought to you by: Kayfabe News

Professional wrestler and motivational speaker Zach Gowen talks about embracing life, making opportunities, and defying the odds.     Brought to you by: Kayfabe News

Comedian Marty DeRosa and writer/artist Sarah Joy Shockey sit down with us for a hilarious discussion about their own podcast, Marty & Sarah Love Wrestling, and how their shared love of pro wrestling became a shared life together.   Brought to you by: Kayfabe News

Veteran wrestler and motivational speaker Cody Deaner chats about his passion for entertaining and his devotion to giving back to the community through his Giv'er for Charity campaign, which creates wrestling events to support worthy causes. Brought to you by KAYFABE NEWS Check out our other show BONN PARK

Professional wrestler, actor, and comedian RJ City joins us for a funny and fascinating conversation about how he has carved a unique niche for himself as a wrestling renaissance man and raconteur. Brought to you by KAYFABE NEWS Find us on Instagram @unscriptedspectacle Twitter @UnscriptedSpec FACEBOOK

Mad Man Pondo shares his unlikely adventures in the blood-soaked world of deathmatch wrestling, as well as his love of horror cinema and his gratitude for a career spanning decades and oceans. Brought to you by KAYFABE NEWS Find us on Instagram @unscriptedspectacle Twitter @UnscriptedSpec FACEBOOK

Former WWE writer and Daytime Emmy-winning storyteller Tom Casiello sheds light on why WWE hires soap writers, learning the customs and language of backstage WWE, and his influential role on the Women's Revolution as the first openly gay writer. 

Professional wrestler LuFisto, the first lady of hardcore and innovator of intergender joins us for a spirited conversation about the story of women's wrestling, the Cage of Death, and her recent induction into the Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame. 

Professional wrestler, colour commentator, and podcast host Colt Cabana chats with us about alternative comedy, creating your own opportunities, AEW, hustling, and entertaining fans around the world for well over 20 years. 

Retired professional wrestler turned WWE producer, Tyson Kidd talks about creative writers, producers, and the rewards of working with the women's division. 

Former WWE referee for 20-plus years and author of the book Three Count, Jimmy Korderas shares his gratitude and passion for pro wrestling. 

The first guest to join us on An Unscripted Spectacle is Colin Hunter, creator and writer of satire site Kayfabe News, the gold standard for unreal news about an unreal sport.   Kayfabe News

An Unscripted Spectacle: Wrestling with Wrestling Marshall is utterly obsessed with professional wrestling. Sara is utterly perplexed by professional wrestling. On each episode of An Unscripted Spectacle, Marshall and Sara talk with a different guest from the world of wrestling -- promoters, referees, journalists, and current and past stars of the squared circle -- to talk deeply about the strange magic of professional wrestling that has enchanted Marshall his whole life. Can they turn Sara into a fellow connoisseur of pro wrestling? She'll need some convincing.