PWPonderings Indie Wrestling Podcast

Luis, Don, and Chris are here to discuss the PWPonderings 2024 selections for various categories including:  Male Wrestler of the Year Female Wrestler of the Year Tag Team of the Year Moment of the Year Feud of the Year Promotion of the Year Show of the Year plus predictions on who to look out for in 2025

In this exclusive interview with Joey Janela, I sit down with him to talk about his upcoming WrestleMania weekend plans. We also speak about his upcoming match with Megan Bayne that will be airing on Sunday via IWTV on the Beyond Wrestling "Shamrock Slam" show. We also speak about his opinion on intergender wrestling, what's next for him, his infamous rooftop spot with Zandig, and so much more. Joey Janela Socials: Twitter:   / janelababy   Instagram:   / thebadboyjoeyjanela   Merch: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/badb... Scott's Scoop socials: Twitter:   / scott44mitchell   Instagram:   / scott44mitchell   Facebook:   / scottsscoop  

It's a two hour jumbo sized edition of the show this week as Jerome Cusson is talking to a smorgasbord of guests on the show. First, it's Dave Prazak and Allison Danger talking all about Shimmer, which is forthcoming this Saturday and Sunday afternoon/evening in Berwyn, Illinois. Then Tom Green talks the first ever School of Roc show taking place in LaFayette, Indiana. For those who have never seen the competitors this is a great opportunity to learn about a wonderful project in indy wrestling. Then it's Jake Manning's turn to discuss the Dynamite Kid Kickstarter. If you like supporting indy wrestling, this is the show for you.

A PWP Throwback, these are podcasts dating all the way back to 2009 when the site first started. This is from Aug 2009 featuring two interviews and a review of A Reign of Violence 2009.    Tweek and Dash aka the Phoenix Twins and Silas Young join Jerome. 

In an exclusive interview with PWPondering's Scott Mitchell (@Scott44Mitchell), Amira (@AmiraIsWrestler) sits down to talk about how she got into wrestling, breaking on to the independent wrestling scene, being nominated as a Rookie of the Year candidate, her time at Prestige Wrestling, and so much more.

In an exclusive interview with PWPondering's Scott Mitchell (@ScottsScoop44), Nat Castle (@Nat_Castle_) sits down to talk about her debut, the unveiling of the brand new Create A Pro Women's Championship, the upcoming tournament to crown the first-ever Create A Pro Women's Champion, becoming Latina Spice, and so much more.

In my latest interview with Ava Everett, we speak about how she got started in wrestling, when/why she began training, her time at Blitzkrieg! Pro, and so much more.

From 2013 This week, Rickey Shane Page joins Kevin to talk about his wrestling fandom. RSP discusses becoming a fan as a kid, moving into backyard wrestling, transitioning into actual training and the Ohio wrestling scene, some of his bigger feuds in AIW, and of course, the Extravaganza! Also discussed in the controversial topic of deathmatch wrestling. Why does Rickey enjoy these matches? What about it's perception in the wrestling world? RSP has done a lot, and he and Kevin cover just about all of it. 

W34ponX and Luis Perez are back with a special edition of The Newscast. They are joined by PWPonderings' own Don Halliwell. The three discuss their picks for the best in independent wrestling in 2022. The year's best wrestlers, promotions, shows, matches, feuds, big news stories, and much more!

This week, James Lascuola sits down with former WWF Hall of Famer, Sidney Bakabella. They discuss “World Class” Channing Thomas, Americanrana ‘22: Blackout, Wrestling Open, IWTV's The Life Of, and much more! You can see Sidney in action as he faces Swoggle at Americanrana ‘22: Blackout on August 21st at 7 PM EDT on IWTV.

James Lascuola and W34ponX come together for a special interview with AIW's John Thorne. They discuss AIW during The Pandemic, returning to regular shows, the 2022 JLIT Tournament, and much more! You can catch both nights of the 2022 JLIT Tournament on August 19th and 20th on IWTV.

After a hiatus, The Newscast has returned! James Lascuola and Luis Perez come together to run down an eventful Game Changer Wrestling Homecoming Weekend. As well as a preview of a stacked weekend of shows from GCW, Beyond Wrestling, AIW, West Coast Pro, and more!

This week, James Lascuola sits down with "The Root of All Evil" Charles Mason. They discuss Charles' feud with Everett Conners & Charli Evans, Limitless Wrestling's Vacationland Cup, Charles' upcoming HOG Crown Jewel Title defense against Joey Janela, and much more! You can catch Charles Mason as he faces Charli Evans during JCW's After Hours 2 on August 13th at 11:30 PM EDT on GCW's YouTube.  

James Lascuola and Luis Perez come together with IWTV's Dylan Hales for a special interview and recap. They discuss Uncharted Territory's 4th Season as well as run down the 2022 Scenic City Invitational! You can watch both Season 4 of Uncharted Territory and all of SCI Weekend anytime on IWTV.

This week, James Lascuola sits down with “The Afro Punk” Trish Adora. They discuss the Pan Afrikan, World  Diaspora Wrestling World Championship, SCI 2022, Prestige Wrestling, facing LuFisto at Americanrana 2022, and much more! You can catch Trish in action as she faces Masha Slamovich in Round 1 of the 2022 Scenic City Invitational on August 5th at 7:30 PM EDT on IWTV.  

This week, James Lascuola sits down with 2019 Scenic City Invitational winner, Daniel Makabe. They discuss Canada's indie scene, Daniel's trilogy with Arik Royal, SCI 2022, his IWTV The Life Of documentary, and much more! You can catch Daniel in the first round of SCI 2022 against Damyan Tangra on August 5th at 7:30 PM EST on IWTV.  

This week, James Lascuola sits down with the longest reigning IWTV Independent Wrestling World Champion, WARHORSE. They discuss, WARHORSE's IWTV Title reign, working with AEW, Glory Pro, wrestling Hiromu Takahashi, and much more! You can catch WARHORSE in action as he faces Ethan Page at Glory Pro's STL Vice on July 24th at 4 PM EST on YouTube.

This week, James Lascuola sits down with “The Rocketwheel” Jack Cartwheel. They discuss GCW, LA Fights, Lucha Libre AAA, Debuting in Japan, and much more! You can catch Jack as he faces “Speedball” Mike Bailey at GCW's Back 2 The Bay on July 17th at 8 PM EST on FITE.  

This week, James Lascuola talks to former IMPACT Wrestling X Division Champion, “The Firestarter” Jake Crist. They discuss Jake cutting ties with IWA Midsouth, Jake's two decade career, Circle 6, Wrestling REVOLVER and much more! You can catch Jake Crist in action in a Bunkhouse Brawl against Mance Warner at REVOLVER's Cage of Horrors on July 9th on FITE.  

This week, James Lascuola sits down with ICW No Hold Barred star, Kasey Kirk. They discuss The Kirks Couples Invitational, Kasey's Deathmatch career, ICW No Holds Barred, and much more! You can catch her during Night 1 of ICW's Deathmatch Circus as she and Brandon Kirk take on Krule on July 1st at 8 PM EST on IWTV.  

James Lascuola & W34ponX come together to talk to GCW Owner, Brett Lauderdale. They discuss GCW's recent shows in New York and Providence, GCW's current schedule, the signing of Nick Gage, Brett responds to the recent article: Is GCW Doing Too Much?, criticisms towards the company, and much more!    

This week, James Lascuola sits down with one of the minds behind Deathmatch Downunder, “The Smash Hit” Joel Bateman. They discuss DMDU's first year, Joel's tour of the US, ICW No Holds Barred, and much more! You can catch Joel in action against Cole Radrick at Marcus Mathers' All I Want on June 23rd at 8 PM EST on IWTV. *Note: this interview was conducted before it was announced that Bateman will be challenging Eric Ryan for the ICW No Holds Barred American Deathmatch Championship at ICW NHB 27.

This week, James Lascuola sits down with “The Business” Billy Dixon. They discuss Black & LGBTQ Representation, Billy's decision to retire, Pride & Vibe Weekend, and much more! You can catch Billy Dixon in action against Darius Carter as a part of Pride & Vibe Weekend on June 17th and 18th at 7 PM EST on IWTV.

This week, James Lascuola talks to wrestling's “International Pop Star” B3CCA. They discuss wrestling during the pandemic, her injury in Europe, Limitless Wrestling, Beyond Wrestling, and much more! You can see B3CCA in action as she takes on Allie Katch at Beyond Wrestling's Please Come Back 3 on Sunday, June 12th at 3 PM EST on IWTV.

This week, James Lascuola talks to the current GCW Ultraviolent Champion, John Wayne Murdoch. They discuss GCW, competing in the first ever COS Match, Tournament of Survival 7, ICW No Holds Barred and much more! You can catch John in COS against Alex Colon on June 5th at 5 PM EST on FITE.  

This week, James Lascuola talks to former AEW star Jack Evans. They discuss his time in AEW, his return to the indies at VxS, Prestige Wrestling, GCW and much more! You can catch Jack Evans' return bout at VxS Better Off Dying on May 26th at 11 PM EST on FITE. You can also see him on both nights of Prestige Wrestling's Roseland 3 on May 28th & 29th at 10 PM EST on IWTV.  

This week, James Lascuola talks to “The Trash with The ‘Stache” Bam Sullivan. They discuss working with GCW, JCW, H2O, Tremont's Tag Team Deathmatch Tournament, and much more! You can catch Bam in action during Tremont's Tag Team Deathmatch Tournament live on May 21st at 8 PM EST on IWTV.  

This week, James Lascuola sits down with "The Protagonist of Professional Wrestling" Kidd Bandit. They discuss LGBTQ+ representation in wrestling, Bandit's rookie year, working with AEW, training with The Nightmare Factory, their upcoming trip to the UK, and much more! You can catch Kidd Bandit live against YDNB's Ellis Taylor at NFW's Another Way Out on May 13th at 8 PM EST on IWTV.    

This week, James Lascuola sits down with Ashton Starr. They discuss LGBTQ+ representation in wrestling, the Southeast First movement, his upcoming ACTION Wrestling and Southern Underground Pro title matches, and much more. You can see him challenge Kevin Ku for the ACTION Wrestling Championship on Friday night May 6th on IWTV. Tune in to the Uncharted Territory Season 4 premiere on Monday May 9th to see him challenge Alec Price for the SUP Bonestorm Championship.

This week, James Lascuola sits down with the leader of Arte, Ava Everett. They discuss her recent tour of wXw, her feud with Love Doug, Wrestling Open, and much more! You can see her as she takes on Little Mean Kathleen on Thursday night, April 28th at 8 PM EST on IWTV.  

This week, James Lascuola sits down with “The First Lady of Professional Wrestling” Maria Kanellis Bennett. They discuss her time as an executive in Ring of Honor, potential talks with Tony Khan, her current role in IMPACT Wrestling, the launch of her promotion Women's Wrestling Army, and much more! WWA debuts at Fete Music Hall in Providence, RI on Sunday, May 1st at 7 PM EST.  

This week, James Lascuola sits down with one of the creators of Terminus Wrestling, “The EmpBruh” Baron Black. They discuss the launch of Battle Slam, their upcoming debut event, the featured talent and much more! Battle Slam debuts with Battle Slam Vendetta live from Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 24th.  

After a weekend full of shows, W34ponX, James Lascuola & Luis Perez are back with a brand new edition of The Newscast. They run down both nights of Spring Break, Bloodsport, Big Gay Brunch and much more from The Collective! They also discuss GCW's upcoming West Coast Weekend of shows.  

This week, James Lascuola brings you a special Collective bonus interview with GCW's resident luchador, Gringo Loco. They discuss his recent trip to Mexico, his recent run in GCW, his own show: Gringo Loco's WRLD on Lucha, and much more! You can catch WRLD on Lucha during The Collective on Friday, April 1st at 8:30 PM EST on FITE TV.

This week, James Lascuola sits down once again with "The Death Samurai" AKIRA. They discuss his first WrestleMania Weekend, GCW, his upcoming Beyond Wrestling debut, and much more! You can catch AKIRA during The Collective at Planet Death on March 31st and Unsanctioned Pro on April 2nd.  

Ahead of the big WrestleMania Week festivities, W34ponX, James Lascuola & Luis Perez come together to bring you The Newscast. This week they profile big Mania Week shows from GCW, WrestleCon, Black Label Pro, and more! They also talk about some of the past weekend's stories from the likes of ECWA and C*4 Wrestling.

This week, James Lascuola sits down with Avery Good, Professional Wrestler. They discuss Avery's decision to retire, working AEW, his last upcoming matches, and more! You can catch one of his last matches live as he faces Kevin Ku at Black Label Pro on Saturday, March 26th at 5:30 PM EST on IWTV.  

After a brief hiatus, W34ponX, James Lascuola and Luis Perez are back with more Newscast! This week, they discuss the debut of Circle 6, this past Sunday's JCW and WWR+ shows, Jonathan Gresham's PROGRESS Title win, The Wrestling Open, and much more! They also preview the upcoming shows for GCW's Roxy debut, Black Label Pro, H2O and others.  

This week, James Lascuola talks to former WWE Superstar, Biff Busick. They discuss his return to Beyond Wrestling, facing SLADE, his upcoming match with Wheeler YUTA and more! You can catch that match during Beyond Wrestling's Munky Business live on IWTV on Sunday, March 13th.  

After a week away, W34ponX rejoins James Lascuola and Luis Perez for another week of wrestling news! This week, they discuss GCW's LA weekend, some big Collective announcements, a weekend of Southeast wrestling and much more! You can catch that Southeast action when ACTION Wrestling and the Scenic City Rumble stream live on March 4th and 5th on IWTV.  

This week, James Lascuola talks with “Number One” Jaden Newman. They discuss, ACTION Wrestling, ICW No Holds Barred, his entry into the Scenic City Rumble and much more! You can see Jaden Newman compete at ACTION and the Scenic City Rumble on March 4th and 5th on IWTV.  

In this Newcast, James Lascuola and Luis Perez recap the huge weekend that was in independent wrestling. Discussing 10 of the shows that live streamed this past weekend including Black Label Pro, GCW, Prestige, and much more. They go over some news including some GCW debuts and returns. The episode concludes with previews for another big weekend in professional wrestling including another double shot from GCW.  

James Lascuola and W34ponX come together to bring you another special interview. This time, the duo sits down with ACTION Wrestling's Matt “The Mouth” Griffin! They discuss Southeast First, AC Mack as IWTV Champion, as well as ACTION and SCI's big weekend of shows coming in March. You can watch The Movement Begins and The 2021 Scenic City Rumble on March 4th and 5th on IWTV!  

Huge episode of The Newscast this week as W34ponX and James Lascuola talk about this past weekend's West Coast Pro show as well as WWR+, a show which had some big news coming out of the main event. They also discuss Nick Wayne signing with AEW, along with other news. Ending the show with a big preview of a jam packed upcoming weekend, 11 shows with 10 of them live streaming. All that and much more!  

For this special Valentine's Day interview, James Lascuola talks to “The Real Life Cupid” Love Doug! They discuss Limitless Wrestling, Wrestling Open, Beyond Wrestling, his plans for Valentine's Day and much more. You can catch Love Doug at WWR+ for Galentine's Day Massacre on February 13th at 2 PM EST on IWTV!  

The Newscast is back with another week of big news. This week, W34ponX and James Lascuola are joined by PWPonderings Editor in Chief, Luis Perez. The trio discuss the past weekend of shows from from Beyond Wrestling and GCW, as well as big news from those promotions. With previews of AIW, West Coast Pro Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling and WWR+ close out the show. Plus much more!  

This week, James Lascuola talks to 2022 PWG BOLA finalist and Impact Wrestling star, “Speedball” Mike Bailey. They discuss his return to the US, his GCW debut, competing in BOLA, and much more! You can catch Mike Bailey during GCW's return to Dallas on February 5th at 9 PM EST on FITE.  

W34ponX and James Lascuola come together for yet another edition of The Newscast. This week, they discuss the 2022 BOLA Winner, Lio Rush and some early Mania Weekend. They also preview the upcoming weekend from Beyond Wrestling and GCW. Tune in for this and much more!

Following GCW's historic event at Hammerstein, James Lascuola brings you a recap of The Wrld on GCW! Joining James for this recap is Spyder Nate Webb, Ninja Mack and Gringo Loco. They discuss the moments and matches of the weekend, their time in New York City and much more!  

After a historic weekend for indie wrestling, W34ponX and James Lascuola bring you The Newscast. This week, the duo are once again joined by PWPonderings' Editor in Chief, Luis Perez! The three talk the historic record breaking show The Wrld on GCW with a detailed match by match rundown. They also discuss the huge title changes coming out of Southeast First and ICW NHB. Finally topping it off with some announcements from the week and much more!  

This week, James Lascuola talks to “The King of The No Ring Deathmatch” Casanova Valentine. They discuss ICW No Holds Barred, his VICE documentary, his upcoming show “Ready to Die”, and much more! You can catch the premiere of Ready to Die on January 31st at 8 PM EST on IWTV.