Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, for the very special 250th episode, I am joined by a man synonymous with wrestling in Winnipeg, James Korba!   From the early years of his wrestling fandom going to local shows, to his time hosting the Winnipeg wrestling podcast "Loose Ropes" to now as GM James Korba, he has been a fixture on the wrestling scene, and we talk about alllll of those things. We talk about local wrestling, WCW, and Korba even shares some WPW stories and so much more!    You won't want to miss this incredible chat!

The boyzzzzzz are back in town, as good ol JR joins me for the monthly look at AEW!!   Double or Nothing is a few days away, so we take a look at the card, run down the matches and give some predictions(and fantasy booking), and JR gives those betting lines so that you know who to slaps a couple bills down on.   We also take a look at Transaction Talk where we discuss:   -Big Bill -Brian Cage -CM Punk(????) -and more!   With the announcement of the Owen Brackets we go over the favourites and so much more! You won't want to miss this very fun chat!

From Australia, to Canada, Kingsley has taken the wrestling world by storm, and now she's joining me for the newest episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.   Kingsley made her Winnipeg debut back in March, taking part in the WPW Voyageur Cup, we talk about that, and also her debut out in BC for BOOM Pro Wrestling, and even appearing on AEW Dynasty. We also chat about her start in wrestling, independent wrestling in Australia and just how influential PWA has been down there, Charlie Evans and Jessica Troy, and so much more!   Check it out!

He has been making quite the name for himself on the prairies, now hes joining the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, this week on the pod...its Riley Cruz!   A few years into wrestling, Riley very quickly has become one of the prairies best. Currently down in Texas training at Reality of Wrestling, we talk about the training, what led him to it, and his experiences there so far. Riley tells us what training was like when he first started, making the most of his opportunities and so much more!   CHeck it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we're dippin down to the south, and we're joined by "The Bombshell" Haley Danielle!   Haley being a life long fan of wrestling, talks about watching Reality of Wrestling late at night, and how a few years later that turned into her betting on herself and signing up to train at the very same promotion she grew up watching. We talk about that, her career so far, also being a manager, wrestling while being a Type 1 Diabetic, and so much more!   Check it out!

The boys are back in town, another episode of Chillin with JR...and Blair here on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.   We have a full slate of AEW to talk about especially with the recent WWE releases and how they could quite possibly pertain to future signings with everyones favourite wrestling company.  On the slate to talk about we have:   -Malakai Black and Zelina Vega(lol) -Wyatt Sicks -New Day -Jeff Cobb and Tonga Loa -Kairi Sane -and more!   We also take a look at the AEW World Title scene, and how they have been absolutely firing on all cylinders. Where does the title picture lead to All In? What about Redemption??    Check it out!

Fresh off of an appearance at Effys Big Gay Brunch, joining me on the podcast...Damian Desire!!   Damian and I talk about the appearance at EBGB, and how it came to be. We also talk about how Platonic Romance was formed along side Richie Coy(former guest of the show!), how covid changed his life plans and actually steered him towards wrestling, upcoming shows, memorable matches and so much more!   Check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I'm joined by Skye from Spitting Off Edges!   Skye is the mastermind behind Spitting Off Edges, which is a look at the pacific northwest wrestling scene, in magazine form! We chat about how she first got involved with photography, and what it was like shooting her first show. Skye also goes into detail about the process to develop the first issue, working through problems, things she learned about herself(and wrestling) and so much more!   Check it out!

Joining me on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast this week, it's Leon King!   Fresh off a match up against Tyler Breeze, Leon talks about the match, and what it meant to him! We also chat about the run he's been on, making a name for himself in the midwest wrestling scene. Leon and I chat about putting himself out there to reach his goals in wrestling, how it took hitting rock bottom for him to find himself in wrestling, his appearances with ProWrestling Revolver, and so much more!   Check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me, Jae-Lynn Hill!!   Jae-Lynn has been on an absolute tear as of late making a name for herself on the west coast. We chat about that but also we talk about her start out east in Ontario, training at Cross Body, her debut match teaming with Kylie Rae, making the move out west, her Boom debut and more!!   Check it out!

Normally on a different podcast feed, Chillin with JR...and Blair will now be incorporated into the Grainmaker-sphere(i'm too cheap to continue paying for a seperate host for it)!   If you aren't familiar, Chillin with JR...and Blair was a monthly look at AEW with Good Ol JR, and myself, Blair! This month we take a look at the return of Chris Jericho to AEW and what that could mean for the future, Mistico becoming All Elite, Big Daves Diss, Dynasty preview, and we've got the mailbag and so much more!   Check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the hottest rising stars of the PNW, Dave Rishi!!   Dave and I talk about growing up in India, and being introduced to professional wrestling, how going to a local NEW show was what helped propel him into deciding to start training at Lions Gate Dojo. We also chat about memorable matches, his life before wrestling, and so much more!   Check it out!

Not one but two episodes this week, as joining me for this episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Cherry Blossom!!   Cherry and I talk about her debut in WPW last year, challenging the then champ Ava Lawless. We talk about what that experience was like, as well as discussing her first experiences with independent wrestling, and how that opened the door to her signing up for training and becoming a wrestler!   We also talk about memorable matches that shes been a part of(including a gender reveal match), match recommendations and so much more!!   Check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me...Mia Sweets!   Mia and I talk about her love of pro wrestling and how that has turned into one of her current passions. We talk about the absolutely incredible end of 2025 she was a part of, her debut on Monday Night Raw, memorable matches, and so much more!   A very fun chat, check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I am joined by one of the men behind Pandemonium Pro Wrestling, Hart Editing!   Hart and I talk about the upcoming Pandemonium Pro Wrestling show that is taking part in Shooting Star Fest during Wrestlemania Weekend. We talk about how he joined up with them, one of his first times show running, and dealing with problems, independent wrestling, and so much more!   Check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I am joined by Canadian Deathmatch wrestler, Tyler Aero!   Tyler talks about the evolution of his wrestling career, and how it's changed over the years. Proficient in deathmatch wrestling, we talk about getting involved with it, including talking about the Malice in the Palace show this past September where he faced off against Brandon St James in an absolutely incredible match.   We also chat about the upcoming Crazy 8 tournament, injuries, and how he is preparing for the upcoming show!   Check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's former LPW scramble champion, Nick Shostastyk!   Nick and I talk about the influx in newer wrestlers rising the ranks of the Alberta wrestling scene, being trained by MRB and Zoe Sager, wrestling on the prairies, Jazz music, and so much more!   Check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, the director of the upcoming documentary "Angels of Violence & Grace", Thom DeMicco!   "Angels of Violence and Grace" is a look back at the joshi era that revolutionzed wrestling as we know it. Thom takes a look at the impact such wrestlers as the Jumping Bomb Angels, Crush Gals, Dump Matsumoto and more had on the world of wrestling. Thom talks about travelling to Japan, talking with family, even being a part of friendships re-kindling.   An incredible discussion, with some fantastic stories and so much more! Check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the hottest rising stars in Texas, it's Devin Carter!!   Devin and I talk about her start in wrestling, how going to shows and watching wrestling with her family helped inspire her to become a professional wrestler. We chat about her career so far, wrestling for New South, wrestling against Kidd Bandit and Effy, and so much more!   Check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we're dipping down to the midwest, as joining me this week...Mike Strong!   Mike has been crushing it down in Illinois for over 12 years, we talk about his career in wrestling, how he got started, how wrestling has changed since then, memorable matches, how entrance music can make a wrestler, American Lucha, and so much more!   Check it out!

Joining the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the bright young stars of the PNW, Naomi King!!   Only a year into wrestling, Naomi has already accomplished some very monumental goals in her wrestling career. We talk about those, how she got started in wrestling and how she bet on herself. We chat about her debut in Canada, memorable matches and moments so far, and so much more!   Check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the hottest rising stars on the independent wrestling scene, Tim Bosby!   Tim has been on an absolute tear since he started in the world of wrestling. Only a few years in he has left an impact in Memphis Wrestling and ACTION wrestling. We talk about his runs in both of those companies, amateur wrestling, weight cutting, the rise in Memphis Wrestling, wrestling Adam Priest and so much more!!   Check it out!

2025 is behind us and 2026 is here, but this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast Spencer Love joins the pod to look back a the year that was for LPW in 2025.   There were many firsts for LPW this past year, new towns, new venues, new ideas, Spencer and I talk about all that, and the foray into growing LPW even bigger. We talk about all of that, new LPW debuts that happened this past year, the next generation of Alberta wrestlers, and so much more!   Check it out!

Making his return to the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Max from Boom Pro Wrestling joins the pod this week!!   Now it has been a few years since we have seen Max, but he stops by to give us the low down on what Boom pro has been up to the past few years! We talk about growing Boom and running more shows in BC, the Kits League, creative aspect to running shows, upcoming plans, Jerry Jarrett and so much more!   Check it out!

If you've been to a WPW show then you are very familiar with my guest, as joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it;s Wilfred Langside!   Wilfred has been the ring announcer for WPW for quite sometime. We talk about his path in wrestling and how that opportunity came to be for him. Wilfred and I also talk about what got him into wrestling, memorable moments in the WPW ring, wrestling as a whole and so much more!   Check it out!

He made his WPW debut at Rumble in the Burt, and now he's making his debut on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's Clayton Kyle!   Wrestling out of Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, Clayton is poised to break through on the Canadian wrestling scene. Learning from two very impactful wrestling schools, Clayton talks about that experience, including packing up and living in the states to train! We also talk about what growing up was like for him, growing out of his shell, and so much more! Check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the Pacific North Wests hottest rising stars, Cole Rivera!   Cole joins me and we talk about his start in wrestling, how a knee injury sidelined him(and how he pushed through to where he is today), training, Ryback, the state of the indies, and so much more!   Check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we talk about the upcoming NEW show Nov 7th with Elliot Tyler and Wyatt Arndt!   Elliot Tyler has been blowing the budget, bringing in some of the top rising stars in independent wrestling for the upcoming NEW show. Elliot runs down the card and what to expect with the incredible line up, including a MASSIVE main event for the show!   We talk about the lineup with Wyatt, and he offers his thoughts, and talks about NEW and what they hope to accomplish in independent wrestling!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, its the PrinceX of Pride Champion, Richie Coy!!   Richie has been absolutely crushing it as of late(defending the PrinceX of Pride championship recently in Canada), we talk about the absolutely monsterous 2025 that they have had so far, Full Queer, training at Santino Bros, falling in love with PWG, and so much more!!

Recorded live in their Downtown Toronto Condo, joining the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast this week...Nu Money!!   The Star Bryce Bentley and Scott Ripley III, the WPW Tag Team Champions collectively known as Nu Money have been on an absolute tear as of late. The champs talk about what a day in the life of Nu Money is like, the steel cage match at Fight at the Museum, their upcoming match vs the Good Brothers at Rumble in the Burt, word association and more!!   Plus find out what Nu Money orders when they hit up Bouji!!

The Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back this week, and joining me, one of the hottest rising wrestlers on the PNW, Casey Ferreira!   Casey and I talk about the incredibly flourishing wrestling scene in BC, awrestling as an artistic outlet, Jimmy Wang Yang, teaming with Elliot Tyler and so much more!   We also chat about this upcoming Saturdays BOOM Pro Wrestling show, where he will be defending his Vancouver City Championship in an open challenge!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast...Christian Starr!!   At only 23 years old Christian has absolutely been crushing it. From wrestling in Japan, to competing in death matches and wrestling all through the continent, Christian Starr continues to strive for excellence.   We chat about all of that, how GCW was a big inspiration for him, memorable matches and so much more!!

The Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back with another fantastic episode, and joining the podcast this week...Sturdy Sal Mistretta!   Sal and I talk about his career so far, including training under Cheeseburger, football and how that training translated to wrestling, tag team wrestling, his love for ROH and so much more!!   Check it out!

A few weeks away, but the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back, and back in a big way!   Joining me this week on the podcast, All Go Nelli!!   All Go Nelli has been absolutely tearing it up on the east coast. Wrestling in some of the top indies out there, and after a little bit more then a year since he started wrestling, he continues to leave his mark.   We talk about getting into wrestling, what the experience has been like so far, how he seperates himself from others and so much more!    Check it out!

the world of deathmatch wrestling continues to grow, and joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's Shawn from Canadian Deathmatch!   Canadian Deathmatch has been making quite the name for itself in Ontario, and Shawn tells us all about it! From how Canadian Deathmatch came to be, running shows, and helping get deathmatch wrestling more notice. We also talk what to expect if you've never been to a deathmatch, who to watch for, and so much more!

Joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Andrew Delgado!   Andrew and I talk about how he first got involved with wrestling, what it was like participating in his first Wrestlemania Weekend, battling through injuries, dream opponents, training with Cima and so much more!!   Check it out!

Joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the hottest rising stars of the PNW, Inferno!   Inferno and I chat about some of his most recent activity, including his deathmatch vs Eddie Osborne, and the 4 way match vs Ninja Mack, Jacky Lee, and Miles Deville. We talk about his risk taking style, favourite matches, growing up out west, whats next for him and so much more.   Check it out!

The world of wrestling is taking over the Winnipeg Fringe Festival this year, as "Randy & Elizabeth: A Savage Love Story" will be performed, and joining me to talk about that the man behind the performance Geoff, and his co-host from the Legendary Wrestling Obsession Podcast Corey.   The guys talk about how they first got into wrestling, watching as a kid growing up with lots of talk about the NWA and AWA and how the podcast started off, talking about classic wrestling and more!   Then we talk about "Randy & Elizabeth: A Savage Love Story" which will be performed at this years Winnipeg Fringe Festival, how the show came to be, what fans can expect, chatting about the legacy of Randy Savage and so much more! Check it out!

No longer the black hole of wrestling, the Pacific Northwest and BC have been on an absolute run lately, and joining me this week to talk about it, Matt Joseph!   Matt is a member of quite a few different commentary teams out in BC, he talks about what it's like being a part of those, how he got involved with wrestling, and then he gives us the low down on the scene out in BC, including what some of the promotions have been doing, and some of the incredible shows that have taken place lately(looking at you No Fate and 365)   An incredible chat, check it out!

Bad Attitude? Nah it's Ronnie Attitude and he joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!   Ronnie and I talk about his start in the late 90's and how wrestling on a backyard show led to him being recruited by a local promotion. We talk about the differences from then and now, making his return 20 years later, balancing being a business owner and travelling for wrestling, PCW and more!   Check it out!

Business is picking up on this week episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast as joining me, White Shirt William Taylor!!   William and I talk about his newly formed alliance with Nate Nixon and Rose, what thats been like and learning from Nate, photography and how that inspired him to take a run at professional wrestling, playing football and so much more!!   Check it out!

June is shaping up to be an incredible month wrestling wise, as a brand new promotion is putting on one helluva show as Black Hole Pro makes their debut in Edmonton!   Before that happens though, the guys behind BHP stop by the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast to talk all about their upcoming debut! You'll get to hear how the promotion all came to be, how both guys experiences in performance helped shape the promotion today, what they hope to achieve and more!   There is also a MASSIVE match announcement that you will not want to miss!

Spring is here, and the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back!   April was a busy month, but the podcast is back, and joining me this week is Maria Belmont! Maria has been a part of the wrestling scene out east for quite a while. After taking some time away and returning, shes here to stay and we talk about her career and all that shes been up too!   From her start in wrestling, to transitioning and how her comfort level in wrestling immediately changed, we talk about that, different creative endeavours shes been a part of and so much more!   Check it out!

"LUNATIC: The Luna Vachon Story" takes a look at the life and times of Luna Vachon, someone whos impact in wrestling continues to influence generations. The documentry features many interviews, never before seen footage and some incredible stories about Luna.   The director, Kate Kroll joins me to talk about the making of the documentary. Kate shares stories from the guests that were interviewed, things that she learned about Luna, and talks about the impact that she had.   An amazing documentary, i hope that you enjoy this chat with Kate Kroll, and also please check out the doc when its available!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I am joined by a wonderful guest, they kick ass and will still tell you what the survey says, joining me...Stone Cold Steve Harvey!   SCSH and I talk about his career, spanning almost two decades, getting into wrestling, the anatomy of a gimmick, and how his have changed over the years. We talk about creating the Stone Cold Steve Harvey character, how wrestling has changed since he first started and so much more!   Check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I am joined by the "Komodo Dragon" Josh Cadwell!   Josh and I talk about his growing up and getting into wrestling, training at Storm Academy, the fantastic run that 365 has been on out in BC, and the PNW!   You'll also hear Josh call his shot for a potential dream match, and so much more!!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast I am joined by one of Eastern Canadas fastest rising stars, Dreya Mitchell!   This past weekend Dreya faced off with Leah Sparks at IWS, before the match she stopped by to talk about facing off with Leah, getting involved with wrestling, training and learning from Shayne Hawke, memorable matches and so much more!   Check it out!

Joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, the Pacific Northwest Powerhouse...Anna Beretta!!   Anna and I talk about her career so far. How she got into wrestling and dealing with it during the pandemic. She also talks about training in different styles, injuries, training, and deciding to get into bodybuilding comeptitions!   An incredible chat! Check it out!

This week I am very hyped for my guest on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me is Thelonious Jovinius Harlequin! Good Thelonious has made a home for himself on the west coast, but has experienced so much in his career so far. He shares stories of when he first started off wrestling in Ontario, travelling wrestling throughout Canada, and even packing up and moving down to the states and living out of his car! We also talk about his transition to his newest character, how that all came to be, and the creativity involved with it!   Check it out!!  

This week on the the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast we've gone corporate, as joining me for this episode, the leader of the Cannon Corporation, the Mastermind Kevin Cannon.   Kevin and I talk about the Winnipeg wrestling scene in the early 2000's, sharing some really incredible stories, including being a part of Paul Orndorffs last match, and so much more. We also talk about the training camps, and what new people can expect AND for the first time ever...mailbag!!   Check it out!

It's cause for celebration around these parts, as the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast hits episode 200!   Joining me for this monumental episode, non other than PNW stand out, Maxwell Benson!   Max and I talk about his recent surgery, how it all happened and what the recovery has been like. We talk about getting into wrestling, teaming up with Casey Ferreira, the incredible ladder match they had vs Illa Tribe and ReLoaded, being a part of 365 and so much more!!   Check it out!