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A podcast from two British pro wrestling rookies, Aiden Taylor and Benjamin Black, discussing what it's like to train, perform and be a part of the British independent wrestling circuit. They also talk about current wrestling news, video games, movies, tv, music and more.

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    • Oct 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Aiden and Ben pick their boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 63:13


    On this week's episode, Aiden and Ben list their favorite "boys" - those underrated mid-card wrestlers who whilst competent entertainers, never got the recognition or props they deserved. Let us know who's in your boys club! Be sure to follow Aiden Taylor and Benjamin Black on Twitter and Instagram @theaidentaylor and @benjaminblackpw

    Pro Wrestling, relationships and friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 64:59


    In this episode the guys discuss what they've been up to recently, injuries, the friendships they've made through wrestling, how wrestling has affected their relationships, talk about life achievements and sacrifices they've made all for the love of wrestling. Be sure to follow Aiden Taylor and Benjamin Black on Twitter and Instagram @theaidentaylor and @benjaminblackpw

    The Wildcard Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 60:31


    Random Wildcard Episode this week - the guys discuss all manner of topics including Aiden's experience with Lance Storm's online training seminar, Spiral the Book of Saw, AEW Double or Nothing, the potential sale of WWE, Dark Side of the Ring, and big wrestling stars that made small or bizarre debuts. Be sure to follow Aiden Taylor and Benjamin Black on Twitter and Instagram @theaidentaylor and @benjaminblackpw

    Shaun Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 69:20


    Finally! The second half of T.E.A.M. and RevPro Contender Shaun Jackson joins the podcast. Arguably the strongest individual in the Contenders division, Shaun discusses how he found himself in the wrestling world, overcoming various injuries, training both inside and outside the ring, as well as what his plans for the future are. A great podcast with one of the most exciting up and coming future-stars of RevPro, be sure to follow Shaun on Instagram at @shaun.jackson92 and on Twitter @ShaunJackson92.

    Benjamin's first match, vs Aiden Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 61:25


    The guys discuss their first session back at training after a long lockdown, go over the stand out trainees at the Portsmouth School of Wrestling and provide commentary of Benjamin's first match - a six man tag featuring none other than Taylor-Made Aiden Taylor himself! A great episode that delves into what goes on in the preparation and lead up to a pro wrestling match. Be sure to follow Aiden Taylor and Benjamin Black on Twitter and Instagram @theaidentaylor and @benjaminblackpw

    Learning outside the ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 55:26


    This week Aiden and Benjamin discuss how wrestling trainees can learn when they don't have access to a wrestling ring - they also talk about the career of Nigel McGuinness, wrestling training in Guernsey, WWE vs AEW tv production and favorite wrestling movies. Be sure to follow Aiden Taylor and Benjamin Black on Twitter and Instagram @theaidentaylor and @benjaminblackpw

    Jurn Simmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 95:27


    All the way from the Netherlands, Jurn Simmons joins the show this week! The wXw competitor talks about the Dutch wrestling scene, how he made his start in wrestling, Twitch streaming, video games and RUTHLESS AGRESSION! One of the most charismatic stars to break out of Europe, be sure to check out Jurn on Twitter, Instagram and Twitch @jurnsimmons

    Andy Quildan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 108:26


    RevPro founder and promotor Andy Quildan joins the podcast for a special extensive episode! Andy talks in depth about how he got into the business, his early career, progression from referee to booker and adventures with FWA/IPW. He also gives his thoughts on the current WWE product, his future plans for RevPro and advice for those looking to get into the pro wrestling industry. An absolutely unmissable episode with one of most experienced minds in British wrestling! Be sure to follow Andy on Twitter @AQuildan, check out RevPro on demand at revolutionprowrestling.com and @revprouk on Twitter/Instagram.

    Wrestling Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 75:25


    This week Aiden and Ben discuss everything music in wrestling - From best/worst entrance themes, PPV themes, live performances by bands, what makes a good entrance theme and how a trainee wrestler should go about picking a theme song that will get the crowd buzzing. They also discuss the movies they've watched this week, WandaVision and that AEW explosive barbed wire match ending.

    Bonus Episode! The 2020 Revolution Rumble Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 76:29


    Bonus Episode! Aiden and Ben provide their commentary for the 2020 Revolution Rumble event. You can listen to the audio and sync it up to the footage of the Rumble here: https://youtu.be/wUBI1xEBrzQ or simply check out our Youtube Channel to hear the commentary with the video in one simple package! https://youtu.be/azT4kMpqJZw

    Simon Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 70:17


    Wrestler, Youtuber and fitness guru Simon Miller joins Aiden and Benjamin on the show this week. In this extensive episode the guys go over Big Show's recent defection to AEW, Simon's training philosophy, how he got into the world of wrestling and fitness, childhood memories of wrestling, advice to those looking to step into the ring, as well as play the wrestler-association game! Be sure to follow Simon on Twitter and Instagram at @simonmiller316 as well as check out his Youtube channel for more content.

    AJ Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 53:33


    AJ Wright joins the show this week. A fellow trainee at the Portsmouth School of Wrestling, AJ has one of the most inspiring stories in his quest to make it as a wrestler. He opens up about overcoming odds stacked against him from birth, all the way to making his debut in the squared circle. A great motivational listen, AJ discusses his upbringing, inspirations, personal challenges, as well as his future plans in wrestling.

    Wrestling seminars and meeting our heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 73:44


    This week Aiden and Ben discuss training seminars with the likes of Shibata, Rhyno, Billy Gunn, Mel Sanders and Steve Grey. They also talk about the time Goldberg randomly showed up at the Portsmouth school of wrestling and interactions with other big name wrestlers. Also plenty of video game talk and general blabbering.

    Dan Magee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 99:24


    Former UPW Champion and one of the fastest rising stars on the British wrestling scene, Dan Magee joins the podcast this week! Dan goes in depth on what drew him to wrestling, the story of his first match, crowd phycology, going toe to toe with Aiden Taylor, the toughest parts of being a wrestler and his future goals, as well as providing advice for any new trainees. An absolute pleasure to talk to, Dan gives great insight into what it takes rank among the best in RevPro today. Be sure to follow Dan on instagram at @danmagee12

    "Dynomite Soul" Eric Walker - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 64:41


    Part 2 of Aiden and Ben's talk with Dynomite Soul Eric Walker, the veteran competitor discusses his nightmare travel stories, the best/worst British foods, his favorite career moments and advice for any wrestling trainees looking to train/wrestle abroad. An absolute pleasure to have on the show, Eric encapsulates the DIY mindset that is essential in the world of independent wrestling. Make sure to check him out on Pro Wrestling Tees.com, Youtube, Facebook (facebook.com/DynomiteSoul219) and Instagram (instagram.com/dynomitesoul219).

    "Dynomite Soul" Eric Walker - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 37:32


    This week the guys are joined by a true world traveler - "Dynomite Soul" Eric Walker. The US competitor has wrestled in promotions all over the globe and has amassed some great stories to tell. He discusses what it's like being a wrestler whilst simultaneously being enlisted in the US military, how he got into wrestling to begin with and his thoughts on British wrestling. Check out Eric on Pro Wrestling Tees.com, Youtube, Facebook (facebook.com/DynomiteSoul219) and Instagram (instagram.com/dynomitesoul219).

    Gideon Grey - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 51:29


    The guys return for part 2, as Lord Gideon Grey discusses road trips with Kenny Omega & the Young Bucks, his career highlights so far and gives advice to new trainees. One of the most enthralling guests we've had on the podcast, this episode is essential listening for newcomers to wrestling. Follow Lord Gideon on twitter - @lordgideongrey

    Gideon Grey - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 35:46


    Aiden and Benjamin are honored to be joined by RevPro's Lord Gideon Grey. Not only is he a devious competitor, mentor of the Great-O-Khan and mastermind of The Legion, Gideon Grey is a mainstay of the British wrestling scene and encyclopedia of wrestling knowledge. Gideon discusses wrestling empty-arena matches due to the pandemic, New Japan Pro Wrestling and how he made his start in the ring. An absolutely brilliant talk from one of the greatest minds in British wrestling today. Be sure to follow Lord Gideon on twitter - @lordgideongrey to keep updated on his evil musings.

    Rob Lias - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 73:52


    Part 2 of our interview with Rob Lias. Rob talks getting into the business, preparing for his first match as well as what it's like juggling the commitment of wrestling with the responsibilities of parenthood. A must-listen for any wrestling trainee and fans of British wrestling. Make sure to follow Rob at @theroblias on Twitter and Instagram!

    Rob Lias - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 35:38


    Benjamin and Aiden are joined this week by British Independent wrestler Rob Lias. Rob talks about his childhood memories of wrestling, the WWE wrestler that used to freak him out the most and how he began his journey to RevPro main roster member. Make sure to follow Rob at @theroblias on Twitter and Instagram!

    Our listeners pick the topic! - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 33:33


    Part 2 of answering listener questions, Aiden and Ben discuss the videogames of their childhood, the Nasty Old Boyz and Aiden's new horror movie podcast.

    Our listeners pick the topic! - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 29:14


    Benjamin and Aiden return and this time let the listeners pick the topic. They discuss Wrestle Kingdom 15, how it feels taking your first bump in a wrestling ring and things they dislike about wrestling.

    Body types, wrestling physiques and ring attires - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 42:49


    Aiden and Ben continue their discussion about body types in wrestling, who they think has the best physique in the business currently and their recommendations for new trainees when it comes to getting in shape.

    Body types, wrestling physiques and ring attires - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 51:25


    Aiden and Benjamin talk about dating as a pro wrestler, their stance on different body types in wrestling, how body image affects male and female athletes, as well as their own personal challenges they faced in getting in ring shape.

    The 2020 End of Year Award Show - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 56:35


    Benjamin Black and Aiden Taylor continue the awards, with categories including British Wrestler of the Year, Portsmouth School of Wrestling Trainee of the Year, Move of the Year and Video Game of the Year. Also some talk on Cyberpunk 2077 and concluding thoughts on 2020.

    The 2020 End of Year Award Show - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 33:48


    It's the time of year! Aiden Taylor and Benjamin Black pick the cream of the crop of the year in the wrestling, gaming, TV and movie world! The guys also talk Among Us, wrestlers on Twitch and the Belt Collector Kenny Omega.

    The Great Wrestler-Association Game! - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 51:08


    Benjamin Black and Aiden Taylor continue the Great Wrestler-Association Game, analyzing the likes of Yokozuna, Dolph Ziggler, Terry Funk and Shelton Benjamin. Plus discussion about what wrestling they watched this week and Aiden's Tomb Raider 2 Twitch speedrun progress.

    The Great Wrestler-Association Game! - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 41:39


    In this week's episode, Aiden and Ben play the game of which wrestling match they associate most to randomly picked wrestlers. Also Aiden has officially becomes a Twitch Affiliate and a stranger offers to wax Ben's body hair.

    Will Castle - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 39:22


    Young rising star Will Castle talks about his first matches, most painful experiences in the ring, his proudest accomplishments and what videogames he's currently playing!

    Will Castle - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 36:16


    Will Castle joins the show! The Weasels are reunited! The guys talk about Mad Kurt's dating gameshow, Will's early wrestling memories and New Japan Pro Wrestling.

    Wrestling Video Games - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 55:02


    Aiden and Benjamin talk about AEW's upcoming game, what their ideal wrestling game would look like, Twitch streaming and more!

    Wrestling Video Games - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 39:10


    Benjamin and Aiden talk food, cheat/treat days and memories of their first wrestling video games on this week's Getting to Graps With!

    Kenneth Halfpenny - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 75:05


    Kenneth Halfpenny talks about the nightmare that was the worst day of his career, Alberto Del Rio, wrestling Doug Williams, finally getting his debut at York Hall and more! One of the hardest workers in RevPro and British Wrestling today, this episode is recommended to any aspiring wrestling trainee looking for insight on what it takes to make it to the top level of the industry.

    Kenneth Halfpenny - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 67:56


    RevPro's own Kenneth Halfpenny joins the show! The Contender talks about what led him to wrestling, favorite pay per views, the match that made him decide to step into the squared circle and training for his debut.

    Royal Rumbles - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 52:36


    Aiden and Ben give their opinions on AEW, why Wrestlemania doesn't feel special anymore and what videogames they're currently playing.

    Royal Rumbles - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 43:58


    Ben and Aiden reminisce about their favorite Royal Rumbles, forgettable Rumble winners, action-figures, and watching wrestling in a bar.

    How we told our family - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 37:30


    Ben and Aiden talk about the fat old blokes you see on terrible British wrestling posters. They also go over their favorite horror movies and video games!

    How we told our family- Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 42:38


    Benjamin Black and Aiden Taylor return! The guys discuss the awkward conversation of telling friends and family they wanted to be wrestlers, how "normal people" view wrestling, Aiden tells the story of breaking his nose and the best match of his career.

    How we got here - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 38:52


    The guys finish peeing, Ben talks about giving up his dream, meeting Mr Ass, wrestling his very first match against Aiden and sleeping in a wrestling ring. They also discuss movies, video games and New Japan Pro Wrestling.

    How we got here - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 45:41


    A podcast from two British pro wrestling rookies, Aiden Taylor and Benjamin Black, discussing what it's like to train, perform and be a part of the British independent wrestling circuit. They also talk about current wrestling news, video games, movies, tv, music and more. In part 1 of this debut episode, Aiden recalls how he first learned about wrestling through an anti-drinking police officer, the match that inspired him on his journey and his unglamorous first experiences at wrestling school.

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