Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast

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!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me one of my good friends, Rey DeMascaras!   I met Rey a few years back through Timebomb Pro Wrestling shows. An incredible welcoming and friendly guy, Rey and I talk about those shows and meeting, how he first got involved with independent wrestling, and his love for lucha libre.   We also talk about Destination Pro Wrestling, and how Rey has started doing commentary for them, how that has gone, how he likes it and so much more!

Get ready MERVERTS!!   The Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back, with this weeks guest, Merv Unger Jr!!   Merv stops by the podcast, talks about the legacy of the Unger name, getting involved in professional wrestling, starting off as a ref and making the move to wrestler, competitive rock climbing and so much more!   We also talk about just how integral referees are to wrestling! Check it out!

Get ready to say "Hola Lola!!" as joining me on this weeks episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Lola The Adventurer!!   Lola and I talk about her start in wrestling, representing Peru(and going on hikes in the Amazon!!), being an integral part of Rocky Mountain Pro, coming up with her character "Lola" and so much more!   You won't want to miss this!

This one has been a bucketlist episode for myself if I do say so.   Joining the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast this week, former PCW Canadian Champion, Alix Vanna!!   Although the pandemic and lif eput the breaks on Alixs wrestling career, he stops by and talks openly and honestly about his career. We talk about his life leading up to the moment he stepped foot in Storm Wrestling Academy. From his time learning under Lance, Alix shares stories from training, his wrestling career, being a member of the Gentlemans Club, the Top Cock show facing off against Dalton Castle, and so much more!!

The Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back after a few weeks away, and an absolute highlight of a podcast as joining me for this episode, The Highlight Reel!   Damien and Damon Reel, the Highlight Reel have been on an absolute tear in the midwest. Facing off with teams like Bang and Matthews, Twist and Flip and Sanity, the Highlight Reel talk about what its been like facing off against those teams, wrestling for Black Label Pro and the incredibly underrated scene in the midwest.   The guys also talk about getting into wrestling, support from their family, 2025 goals, WWEID and so much more!!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we get the chance to talk to someone who is doing something really damn cool, one of my good friends, Troy from Souris Valley Wrestling!   Troy is doing something unheard of. he is promoting a show in Mexico, while being based out of Canada! We talk about how all of this came to be, issues that he has had with the show, working with Lucha Memes to help get this thing cooking and so much more!   We also talk about the work that he puts in for finding sponsors for CWE shows, being a part of that and more!

A few weeks ago Netflix released the Mr McMahon documentary. Lots of interviews, and clips, stories and more from Vince McMahon and many people who have known him and done business with him for years.   Well, a good friend of mine Richard Brown and I decided to give the doc a watch, talk about some of the things that everyone watched, and give some thoughts on all of it. Its a laid back chat, check it out!

October 8th is a massive day in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Athletic Commision will be meeting, many things will be discussed but most importantly the issue regarding Intergender wrestling and trans wrestlers.   My guest this week, Logan Knight has been raising awareness and fighting alongside to make this change happen. Logan stops by the podcast to discuss the meeting, what it means to wrestling, and how we can help!   We also get to talking about tag team wrestling, his career, and so much more!! Check it out!   Contact to have your voice heard!   boxing@health.ok.gov   dianef@health.ok.gov   heather.turner@health.ok.gov

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we are heading back out east, joining me....Dante Dubois!   Dante has a big couple of weekends ahead of himself as he is facing IWS Canadian Champ Matt Viviani not once BUT twice! We talk about both of those opportunities, growing up in Saskatchewan, training at IWS, facing off vs Karl Jepson, movies and so much more!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me...Maurice Waltz!   Growing up in Saskatchewan, Maurice talks about growing up, getting into wrestling, and training through PPW. We chat about the past year and some of the incredible things Maurice has been able to do, memorable matches and more!!   You'll also get to hear about how wrestling isn't the only thing Maurice has kicked ass in!

MORAL! PANIC!   This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast its the other half of Moral Panic, as Tommy Chan joins me this week!   We talk about his start in wrestling. How Lions Gate Dojo prepared him for his first year in wrestling, and all of his accomplisments so far. Tommy also tells us how Moral Panic came to be, memorable matches that he's been a part of, mixed martial arts, tricking, and so much more!   Check it out!

It's a party this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me for this weeks episode...NDS!   Rylie Jackson, and Levy Cruise stop by the podcast, and we learn about NDS from the very beginning. How the two of them started teaming up, training at Ken Andersons school, and a trip to England very early on solidified them as a unit.   The two of them have been incredibly impactful when it comes to the tag team scene in the midwest, and their reign of dominance stretches all the way to the Pacific Northwest.   Days away from Destination Pros 3rd Year Anniversary show, NDS talks about that, being staples in the tag division, becoming inaugural tag champs  at the last show and so much more!   Check it out!

The Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back this week, and I needed to reach out to a homie, to a brother, to a friend, so joining me this week on the podcast, none other then my good friend Pluggo!   Pluggo joins me and the two of us rewatched, and decided to review ECW One Night Stand 05. We take a look at the card, review the matches, add in our own two cents about all the happenings, have some laughs and a whole lot more! You won't want to miss this very fun episode!!

A first ever for the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, as i am joined by a historic government official, not only the IWS Canadian Champion, but YOUR Prime Minister of Canada, Matt Viviani!   Matt and I talk some IWS, including his recent feud with Flying Frank Milano, Wrestlemania Weekend, the historic anniversary match with CZW, arcades, video games and so much more!!   Check it out!

We are headed down to Memphis, as my guest this week has been making quite the name for herself as a part of Memphis Wrestling, this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast it's Mackenzie Morgan!   Mackenzie and I talk about the past two years since she got her start, and what a whirl wind experience it's been. We talk about her start in wrestling, where her love for wrestling first started(hell yeah Muppets!), wrestling for Ring of Honor twice, memorable matches, Chappell Roan and so much more!   Check it out!

Releasing this month is The Death Tour documentary. A look at the northern "death" tours that many of the greatest Canadian wrestlers have taken part of. Joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is co-director, Sonya Ballantyne!   Sonya and I talk about her experience being a part of the documentary. A wrestling fan herself, she shares some stories from the tour, what it was like travelling the roads, and the wide variety of emotions that not only herself but others on the trip experienced.   A really incredible chat, I recommend checking out the doc when it plays near you!!

One of my favourite promotions, BOOM! Pro Wrestling out in BC has been absolutely crushing it. They just wrapped up season 2 a few weeks ago, and joining me to talk about it is Travis Woloshyn!   We talk about some of season 2s big moments, and you even get a bit of a look in to the behind the scenes things! Travis and I also talk about Stampede Wrestling(Steve DiSalvo name drop), his streaming show Mystery Titans Theatre, how that started and so much more!!   Check it out!  

Back with another episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, this week joining me...Webster Prince!   Webster Prince, only a few years into wrestling, has been on an absolute tear as of late in the midwest. We talk about his start in wrestling, what got him first interested, wrestling infront of friends and family for the first time, memorable matches, wrestling Freakzilla Scott Steiner, and so much more!   We also talk movies, some of his favourites, guilty pleasures and genres! Check it out!

This week, Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is headed back out east to chill with Dynasty, joining me D Smith!   D and I have a really great chat. You'll hear about training at Battle Arts, getting into wrestling, his first ever gimmick, becoming a part of Dynasty, and we talk about memorable matches and so much more!   Plus, D Smith has an INCREDIBLE match recommendation for everyone!! Check it out!

Joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one of the hottest rising stars of the pacific north west, Malik Melo!   Malik and I talk about this past weekends BOOM Pro Wrestling shows, including the Big Cat Memorial show, training at Lions Gate Dojo, Sinner & Saint being signed to a major promotion and how that is massive when it comes to independent wrestling, memorable matches and more!!   We also talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, WNBA, TV Shows and so much more!   Check it out!

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of joining Top Ropes and Topes for one of their streams, now joining me is one of the members, Elaquent!!   We talk a bit about how Top Ropes and Topes came to be, hip hop in wrestling, and we also take a look back at the first half of 2024. We talk about some of the things we've liked so far, things we haven't been all that into, the Bloodline, AEW Womens division, and so much more!!   Oh, and we also talk about how Bryan Keith rules.

MORAL! PANIC!   Joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one half of Moral Panic, Ren Yoshino!   It's been a helluva year for Ren as he made his wrestling debut not too long ago, but has crushed every opportunity that has come his way. He talks about that, som eo fthe memorable matches he has been a part of(including vs Sinner & Saint), training at Lions Gate Dojo, wrestling on the Pacific North West, acting, video games and more!!  

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Manitoba's Strongest Man Tyler Colton!   Wrestling all across North America, numerous times wrestling in Germany(including for WXW), Tyler has had a helluva career so far. He shares stories of his time wrestling in Germany and how Jonathan Gresham played into that, training and learning from Mentallo, Japanese wrestling, even how he got into Strongman Competitions!   Tyler also talks about being the WPW Heavyweight champion, gives his thoughts on the roster, Deathmatch wrestling and so much more!

Take to the skies this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast as I'm joined by Flying Frank Milano!   A second generation wrestler, Frank and I talk about that, and a bit of his fathers wrestling career, his recent match vs Matt Viviani at the last IWS show, wrestling for ROH in front of a hometown crowd, Wrestlemania weekend, and so much more!   You'll even get to hear about being an honorary Young Buck! You  won't want to miss this weeks episode!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's all about the Northern Star, as Evan Rivers joins me!   Evan has had an absolutely incredible year so far, hell incredible past couple years! We talk about that, the rise of Sovereign, winning the BOOM! Vancouver City championship and defending it over Japan! Japan was quite the experience for him, and he talks about that, independent wrestling, Wrestlemania weekend and so much more!!   Check it out!

Making his third appearance here on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's Stefan Epic!   Stefan stops by, and although he hasn't been in the squared circle lately, the man has some absolutely incredible stories. This week he talks about his trip to Japan, which was during a really dark period. Stefan is very candid and talks about this experience and what it was like.   We also chat briefly about Dark Side of The Ring, Imposter syndrome, and more!

This week we are continuing to showcase some of the incredible wrestlers in the midwest. Joining me for this weeks episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's Nino Hatchet!   Nino is apart of a massive Destination Pro show this May 11th. Some of the best wrestlers in the midwest and Canada are all converging on Thief River Falls. We hear about what it's like to be included in a show of this magnitude. You'll hear some stories from his time there so far, including some memorable moments. Nino also talks about the incredible impact Jaysin Strife had on his life and career, and you'll hear some fantastic stories about Jaysin, and so much more!   A hardworking individual, with some fantastic insight! You won't want to miss this one!

This week, Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is headed to South Dakota becasue this week Allie Quinn is joining me!   Allie stops by and talks about what the South Dakota scene is currently looking like, and gives us a lay of the land. We talk about making the move to professional wrestling, memorable matches, the heel/face dynamic, training in Nebraska, Taylor Swift and so much more!!   Check it out!

Its a big weekend for wrestling in Winnipeg as WPW presents Fight at the Museum with a massive WPW Heavyweight Championship match as Tyler Colton defends the championship against my guest this week, making his return to the podcast, James Roth!!   James and I talk about what has happened since his last appearance here, and there has been quite a bit to unpack! We talk about whats happened with him in WPW since the last museum show(including the busted nose, Rumble at the Burt, and the Voyageur cup!). You'll also get a look beyond the ring with James as he talks about his career, and family life, we also chat a little about hockey!!   Check it out!

Before making her Canadian debut for Sharp Wrestling in Toronto this weekend, the incredible Lay'lah James joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.   We talk about getting into wrestling, and what shes been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time. Lay'lah also shares some memorable matches, talks about some inspirations, and we also talk about her foray into Celebrity Boxing and what that experience was like, adding another level of training, and so much more!!   Lay'lah also talks about getting into fitness, becoming a fitness coach, and even offers some advice!

We're back this week, with one of the hottest rising wrestlers in eastern Canada, Dani Leo!   Dani has been absolutely crushing it, and we talk all about it on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!   We talk about her change in attitude in the ring, how that has been beneficial for her and how she feels about it, facing off vs Lufisto, being a part of IWS and learning from Shayne Hawke, story telling, womens wrestling and so much more!

Welp...if youre listening to this, it means the internet is finally back on at the Grainmaker Estate!   This week on the podcast, I am joined by the newest member of the LPW commentary team, Dash in the Park!   Dash shares the story of how he became a member of the team, what it's been like working with and learning from Boris, the pen incident, his other ventures, the Oilers and so much more!   Check it out!

It's time for some Real Talk this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, joining me is none other than Rashad Tyson!   Rashad and I have a really incredible chat, we talk becoming an honorary Canadian,  about creativity in wrestling, his startand career so far, some memorable matches, films, UFC and so much more!!   Check it out! Check it out!

The man who is single handily taking over the PNW, Sebastian Wolfe, makes his return to the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.   He has had a helluva few years since his last appearance on the podcast. We talk about spliting from Miles Deville and State of Emergency, the incredible matches he has had with Jonathan Gresham and Mike Bailey, his upcoming match with Matt Cardona, making his Winnipeg Pro Wrestling Debut, wrestling for AEW and ROH, and so much more!!   Check it out!

This week the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast goes Beyond Alpha, as my guest this week is Ezio Orlandi!   Ezio and I talk about his Canadian debut and what it was like wrestling in Canada, we also chat about training at both Freelance and at the Nightmare Factory, memorable matches, crossfit, heel face dynamic and so much more!!   This was a great chat! Check it out!

One of the flashiest and high flying wrestlers out there today, Dante Leon, joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!   Dante and I talk about his recent match vs Andrew Everett at VxS, how his first excursion doing a CWE tour went, and how it all came to be, what it was like visiting Japan for the first time when he wrestled for NOAH, chemistry with Ninja Mack, and so much more!   Check it out!

One of my favourites has joined me for his second appearance on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast this week as Elliot Tyler stops by!!   We have a lot of fun with this one, talking all things wrestling, and not wrestling! We talk about Elliots return to the ring vs Daniel Makabe, his return to LPW, Super Bowl musical guests, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, binge watching tv shows and so much more!!   Check it out!  

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I am joined by the former ASW Heavyweight Champion, Leon Lokombo!   Leon stops by and we talk about his reign as champion, what it meant to him, what he would do differently and more. We also chat about competing in bodybuilding, meeting Bret Hart and what sort of advice the Hitman gave him, the upcoming CWE tour that he will be apart of and so much more!   This was a really fun chat, check it out!

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, its one half of the Cross Body Pro tag team champions, one of the members of Dynasty, Jaxon Roy!   Jaxon and I have a really great chat, talking about his amateur wrestling career, and how that helped transition into his foray into professional wrestling. We talk about being a part of Dynasty, influences and cultivating his own style, memorable matches, IWS, and so much more!   Check it out!!

This week, the Grizzled Veteran Chad Tatum joins me here on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast!!   Chad started off in the late 90s and through out the 2000s was a mainstay in the Winnipeg wrestling scene. We chat about what it was like then, working for all of the different promotions, and sharing stories of the promoters and wrestlers along the way!   Hear some incredible stories, wrestling against Kenny Omega, teaming with Rawskillz and so much more!!

I am so stoked for this one.   It's been years in the making, but joining me on the podcast this week, Cheeks Josh Holiday!!   From his start as a referee at those PCW shows(hell yeah), we talk about his time as a ref, making the transition to full time wrestler, learning and training under AJ Sanchez, his match vs TNA start Josh Alexander, wrestling at the Burt and so much more!   Check it out!