ShiLounge

EPISODE 54- Driving it solo dolo alone with a quick episode while giving you my take upon the following topics: - Future developments on the ShiLounge podcast - Vince McMahon returning to WWE after months of "retirement" on Jan 6th & my conspiracy upon that. - My thoughts on Jay Briscoe's recent passing - WrestleMania 39 card - The Rock "NOT" appearing at WrestleMania 39 and my take on why he will be there anyway - And my PERSONAL feelings within my absence from podcasting and networking for a number of weeks And more… Contact Shin-Blade: Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 53- I'm reunited again with the one & only Mika Villas after many months of being apart from each other due to our schedules. We conclude the end of WrestleCade 2022 and bring you a entertaining hour-long plus podcast episode discussing the following topics: - Reuniting with wrestling friends and meeting new faces - Our thoughts about the 2022 WrestleCade Supershow (Catch the replay on TitleMatchWrestling.com) - Nick Aldis publicly leaving NWA - The Teddy Hart documentary/docuseries on Peacock - Team Vision Dojo following me on IG - Ladies Night Out 12 show on Sunday - Buff Bagwell - George South vs Nick Gage Deathmatch - White Mike finally winning the AML Championship - Axton Ray, KiLynn King, Renegade Twins and more indie talent And more… Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade: Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 52- This episode, I sit down with my friend & current NWA star Jay THA GAWD fka JTG of Cryme Tyme in the WWE. This interview took place in North Carolina at WrestleCade 2021 and we have a lengthy discussion with topics such as: - Wrestling origins - Remembering Shad Gaspard - Processing after Shad's untimely passing - Survivor Series 2006 skit w/ Lita - What Triple H taught him - Being an entrepreneur - Sea Moss - Locker room comparisons between WWE & NWA - Being front row at WrestleMania 35 when Kofi Kingston won the WWE Championship And more... Catch JTG/Jay THA GAWD: Twitter: @Jtg1284 Instagram: @jtg121084 Catch Shin-Blade: Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 51- Feels good to be reunited with the one & only Mika Villas after many months of crazy schedules and being apart from each other. We kick it on Thanksgiving evening, the night before WrestleCade 2021 and bring you a entertaining two hour plus podcast episode discussing the following topics: -  The recent mass WWE releases from the past month -  Rebranding WWE in general -  Is Mandy Rose really Mandisha Rosè? -  Revisiting CM Punk's debut in AEW & his direction -  CM Punk vs MJF -  The Tao of Eddie Kingston -  Charlotte Flair vs Becky Lynch -  Becky's return and unpopular squash of Bianca Belair at SummerSlam 2021 -  The debut of “Manbun” Lesnar -  Cody Rhodes vs Everybody -  UpUp DownDown on hiatus -  Jimmy Rave's current condition -  Thoughts about the 2021 Survivor Series show And more…  Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade: Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 50- (From WrestleCade 2019) THANK GOODNESS for backups! I sit down with my friend, then current Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Champion and now AEW star "All Ego" Ethan Page during the Queens Of Combat show in North Carolina. We kick it and discuss topics such as: - Fan encounters - Networking & traveling - Content creating - Evolve 82 vs Darby Allin in Queens, NY - Comedy in wrestling - Troll Boys teaming with ACH - Being a family man and being a fan inside the wrestling business - The origin of "All Ego" - That entertaining "retro" Impact episode - His goals in wrestling And more... Catch Ethan Page Twitter: @OfficialEgo Instagram: @Official_Ego YouTube: Ethan Page Website: PlayedByJuilian.com Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 49- This quick & brief episode, I break down a few topics at an undisclosed location such as: - The latest WWE Crown Jewel Event in Saudi Arabia - AEW "accidentally" leaking the upcoming Full Gear card via Tony Khan's notes - Charlotte Flair's recent heat troubles - The latest season of Dark Side of the Ring and the aftermath of recent episodes - And why I find the recent NXT 2.0 reboot dreadful to even watch Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

As of Jan 2022, Ring Of Honor Wrestling will be temporarily closing its doors and letting go of ALL contracted talent in order to "re-imaging" the company whether it being a new direction or otherwise. Hear my take upon this shocking news and development upon this continuing development as of this recording. Let me know what you think! Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 48- On this episode, I fly solo and give my insights and thoughts on the following topics: -CM Punk returning to the ring after seven years and the reactions -“Manbun” Lesnar returning via WWE's response to AEW & Punk -This year's SummerSlam letdown having Sasha Banks vs Bianca Belair not taking place -NXT x In Living Color?! -Vince McMahon & Co taking over NXT -Triple H's “cardiac event” -NWA 73 & AEW All Out plus the debuts of Ruby Soho, Adam Cole & Bryan Danielson -Mick Foley's “WWE, we have a problem” video -Why AEW's stock & fanbase is rising as of late -Professional wrestling companies working together and trading talent and more Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @shinsationalone

EPISODE 47- Along with reviewing the latest installments of the 2021 WWE Money In The Bank & AEW Fyter Fest Night One & Night Two, I am joined by my friends Operation Joe and introducing the Owner of Charm City Books and his beautiful wife, Daveeeno. As well as the aforementioned topics, I also get into Daveeeno's love of wrestling and she gives us her takes on what makes her a fan of the wrestling business. I am also joined by a couple of four legged friends while we recorded the episode as well. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES! Follow Operation Joe: Instagram: @operationjoe Follow Daveeeno Instagram: @Daveeeno Follow Charm City Books: Twitter & Instagram: @charmcitybooks & CharmCityBooks.com Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 46- (Recorded 5/23) This episode, Mika Villas and I sit-down for a relaxing, chill episode on a beautiful Sunday morning discussing such topics as: - The recent “Trashgate” debacle in WWE - More WWE releases - Ricochet vs IO Sharai on Twitter - Recent bizarre tweets from Val Venis & Austin Aries - The passing of New Jack - Andrade's post WWE business - Zombies in WWE?! And many more… Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @shinsationalone

EPISODE 45- (Ah, unlucky number 45) This episode I'm sitting down with a new friend and occasional guest host as well as part owner of Charm City Books (2020 Best Bookstore/Baltimore Magazine) of Baltimore Maryland, "Operation Joe" Carlson at his bookstore after hours. We get into a myraid of topics about wrestling with a splash of politics including WrestleMania 37 & AEW's recent Blood & Guts match on TNT as well as running a bookstore during a pandemic and in this age of technology. NOTE: This episode was recorded during late night hours so there are a bit of mature topics that are briefly discussed as well. Catch Operation Joe: Instagram: @OperationJoe Catch Charm City Books on Instagram: @CharmCityBooks & CharmCityBooks.com Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 44- This episode, the vivacious Mika Villas and myself come together for a special edition of ShiLounge and giving our views & thoughts on such topics: - Recent headlines - RIP DMX & Black Rob - Mika's WrestleMania Weekend in Florida - Ivelisse vs Thunder Rosa - Small Recap of WrestleMania 37 - Chris Jericho on Stone Cold's Broken Skull Sessions - Annual WWE Releases (WWE Purge) - Andrade & Charlotte Flair and much more! Note: I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC PLAYED DURING THIS EPISODE Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 43- This episode, the wonderful Mika Villas and myself come together for another episode of ShiLounge and giving our views & thoughts on such topics: - RIP NWA Promotor Jim Crockett Jr & Joseph "Jocephus" Hudson - Shaquille O' Neal wrestling in AEW - Soulja Boy vs Randy Orton Twitter feud - Bow Wow wanting to wrestle in WWE - The Miz's phony booking to be WWE Champion at Elimination Chamber - Bobby Lashley becoming WWE Champion - The annual "Black World Champions" online debate - "For The Culture" representation at WrestleMania 37 - WWE NXT moving to Tuesday nights thus ending the (fake) Wednesday Night Wars on social media - WWE moving their library & content to the NBC Peacock app and much more! Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 42- This episode, the wonderful Mika Villas and myself come together for another episode of ShiLounge and giving our views & thoughts on such topics: - Recent National Headlines - RIP Brodie Lee, MF Doom, - Snoop Dogg wrestling?! - AEW creating ties with Impact Wrestling & NWA - Recent wrestling COVID19 cases - Undertaker's comments about the WWE Locker Room from the Joe Rogan Podcast - Jim Ross' critical comments about wrestling high spots - Bizarre tweets from Val Venis & Ryback and much more! Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 41- This episode, Mika Villas & myself come together for another episode of ShiLounge and giving our views & thoughts on such topics: - Recent National Headlines - Undertaker's Retirement "Ceremony" - RIP Pat Patterson - Technique vs Character: What comes first in wrestling? - Sting debuting in AEW - Dave Chappelle asking people not to watch Chappelle's Show - Business vs Morality - Thea Trinidad vs WWE and much more! Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 40- This episode, the wonderful Mika Villas and myself come together for another episode of ShiLounge and giving our views & thoughts on such topics: - Social media "policies" - PWI Women's 100 - GCW Collective & Sudden Outbreak - Joey Ryan suing Impact Wrestling & other morality lawsuits - Logan Stunt, AEW Star Marko Stunt's brother - Lars Sullivan returning - WWE superspreading hotspots? - WWE using wrestler's 3rd party incomes as downside guaranteeds and much more! Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 39- In this lengthy episode, the wonderful Mika Villas and myself come together for another episode of ShiLounge and giving our views & thoughts on such topics: - RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Chadwick Boseman, Road Warrior Animal - The murder & non-verdict of Breonna Taylor - #SupportBlackWomen - What we think about WWE Thunderdome - WWE Wrestlers "banned" from using 3rd party platforms - Is WWE a pimp company? - The Travis Scott McDonald's deal & combo widespread hysteria and much more! #BlackLivesMatter #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 38- After a short break (and busy schedules), Mika and I reunite for a crazy episode of ShiLounge and giving our views on such topics: - Entanglements & WAPs - Recapping the #SpeakingOut movement - Tessa Blanchard - Wrestling shows during COVID-19 - The Rock aquiring the XFL - Sports during COVID-19 - Kanye West & Mental Illness - Matt Cardona & EC3 - Failed NXT transitions on WWE's main roster - Creativity in Wrestling - RAW Underground - Bad open-audible commentary at wrestling shows - The Bella Twins' twin births - The recent passing of wrestling legend Kamala - WrestleCade 2020 being cancelled and much more! Plus, Mika talks her love for EC3... Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 37- (NSFW: PARENTAL ADVISORY) This emergency episode is dedicated to the recent tragedy of George Floyd as well as the mass victims over past eight plus years within the #BlackLivesMatter Movement as well as our ancestors of the Civil Rights/Jim Crow Era and so on. A spiritually exhausting and emotional episode to date! - The many recent injustices and double standards that were going on before George Floyd - #BlackLivesMatter vs #AllLivesMatter - The sudden & massive outpourings of racist posts and memes online - Linda Hogan's racist tweets - Jaxson Ryker's infamous tweet - The Continuous Fall of Tamara Sytch aka Sunny and much more! Plus, I make a passionate speech about hate and exhaustion & love and support Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 36- This past Memorial Day weekend, myself & the lovely Mika Villas joins me in this episode discussing: - The recent passings of former WWE star Shad Gaspard & Japanese female wrestler Hana Kimura - Cyberbullying, Harassment & why WWE Hall of Famer Sunny (Tamara Sytch) made it about herself - Lio Rush vs Mark Henry via Twitter - Mika's love for Dolph Ziggler - CZW & the misogyny of female wrestlers - Jim Cornette vs The World: Pregnancy & Becky Lynch and much more! Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 35- Another quarantined week, another quarantined episode but this one comes dark (at least in WWE). The lovely Mika Villas joins me in this "dark" episode discussing: - XFL closing AGAIN - WWE being an "essential business" - WrestleMania 37 in Los Angeles cancelled? - States opening back up prematurely during COVID-19 - WWE vs AEW in empty arena shows - Black Wednesday and breaking down the individual releases - The creativity and rebranding after WWE and much more! Plus Mika goes in with a rant about a viral racist TikTok video from a former Georgia wrestling trainee! Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 34- This episode is dedicated to QuarantineMania (er, WrestleMania 36)! Mika Villas & I deep dive in this pre-recorded hour plus long episode run down the two night card and our take on the matches admist having no audience as well. We also discuss topics within said event: - Why I didn't watch WrestleMania 36 live - The many tainted wins during the show - Why Shayna Baszler is being underplayed - The many card changes with/without notifications - Braun Strowman's controversial comment of indie wrestlers - Why I don't count WrestleMania debuts this year and much more! Plus my take on the Boneyard & Firefly Funhouse Matches and why I didn't think they should be classified as matches & why I don't rate this WrestleMania among the others. Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 33- In this QUARANTINED episode, Mika Villas & I discuss in this pre-recorded hour plus long episode talk about the recent (and current) pandemic COVID-19 aka "Coronavirus" & how it is affecting the world and also our personal lives as well. We also discuss topics within said virus: - The widespread panic & hysteria of Americans hoarding toilet paper and other supplies - Various price gouging online - The new R-Truth WWE 24 documentary & the comedic mind of Ron Killings - The social stigma against Corona beer - Stupidity of others not acknowledging or not being careful during this pandemic - The new various business practices and tons of company emails sent out - The pending cancellation of WrestleCon/WrestleMania (which the latter was later moved) & the effect on various indie wrestling promotions surrounding that weekend and much more! PLUS, a deep dive about the indie wrestlers affected by these cancellations also! Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 32- This episode, Mika Villas & I discuss in this pre-recorded hour plus long episode while watching the Royal Rumble Kickoff (on mute) and discuss such topics such as: -The breaking news of Kobe Bryant's death -Tessa Blanchard racist & bullying accusations -The current state of Women's Wrestling -Why people want to non-gender/intergrate Women's Wrestling and much more! PLUS, I let out an EPIC RANT about Women's Wrestling! Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter: @ShinSationalOne Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 31- ShiLounge RETURNS again and with a new co-host!(Maybe?) I am joined once again by the lovely Mika Villas in this pre-recorded episode I thought I lost but I have now found. We chat it up in North Carolina right after WrestleCade 2019 and discuss such topics: -Why ShiLounge took a yearlong hiatus. -The Wrestling (Television) Universe greatly expanding since September 2019 & the Fake Fan Wrestling Wars that came with it. -My CRAZY AEW All Out story in Chicago and much more! Song in this episode: Where My Shake At (Extended Version) by AyeNice Catch him on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @iamayenice Website: www.ayenyce.onuniverse.com Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter: @ShinSationalOne Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 30- WrestleCade 2018 is in the books and it was awesome! I bring in a guest host which is the lovely Mika Villas of Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment, Jeffrey Show Live! & many other podcasts as we recap our experiences with the WrestleCade Convention as well as the wrestling shows that accompanied. This was such a fun episode! Catch Mika Villas: Twitter & Instagram: @MikaVillas Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter: @ShinSationalOne Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 29- After two highly billed disappointing WWE shows & a massive yet sickening hangover spell from a electronic concert (even though I don't drink nor do drugs), I again sit down solo to discuss said topics and including the wrestling worldwide loss of wrestler Roman Reigns' Universal Title run due to his health being ruined by leukemia. I power through these topics, giving my take on them as well slightly discussing a great night I had in Washington DC attending a small concert of legendary electronic group, The Crystal Method. I also give my take on the "so-called" (WWE) De-Evolution PPV that happened as well as the inside & outside controversies of another PPV which took place about five days later, WWE Crown Jewel. Or as I call it, "Family Jewels" because everyone who watched surely received a painful swift kick in the nuts. Music this episode: Juniper Beat by Chris Prythm of Illiteracy For more information, you can reach me at: Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter & Instagram: @ShinSationalOne Email: shin.blade.808@gmail.com

EPISODE 28- I recall my trip to the Windy City of Chicago and attending All In, one of the biggest independent wrestling shows of the year and maybe all time along with the various events around it. I also talk about the so-called naysayers that "flooded" the internet with their over-opinionated outrage either about the infamous Joey Ryan segment and how today's wrestling landscape (on the whole) has ruined them as a fan, especially those who thinks "wrestling done right." Also, I get into the fake, fair-weather fans who are "outraged" & "not watching" the second WWE Middle East show Crown Jewel because of the country's long imposed morals against women athletes & performers. Song of the episode: Persian by Roari You can reach Roari at: Twitter: @Roari8gm Instagram: @Royals_atm Facebook: Roari Witdacash Contact Shin-Blade Facebook: @OfficialShinBlade Twitter: @ShinSationalOne Instagram: @ShinSationalOne

EPISODE 27- Finally, I return to podcasting after being away for a bit more than a year! I explain what happened after my last episode release in 2017 and recreated a somewhat newer format to carry on the podcast. Also, in this episode I have a funny story of why my podcast was further delayed because of minor issues that I didn't even know about UNTIL I started to record again. Song: Trounce By Chris Prythm of Ill-It Productions Twitter & Instagram: @ChrisPrythm Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter & Instagram: @shinsationalone YouTube: Shin-Blade For questions, inquiries or Hip-Hop/beat submissions: shin.blade.808@gmail.com

EPISODE 26- Lucha Underground is BACK! And kicking off the return of the hit wrestling show on El Rey, I also had the great honor & opportunity of sitting down with the premiere challenger to the Lucha Underground Championship, Willie Mack. "The Mack" & I had a very eccentric conversation of sorts in Queens, New York before attending a local wrestling event. Subjects also include: - White Castle - Lucha Underground & Netflix - "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Using the Stone Cold Stunner - Growing up in South Central - Lucha Fame - Insane Clown Posse - Timmy Lou Retton, Keith Lee & Kongo Kong - Future Lucha Underground episodes - Favorites wrestlers growing up - Meeting Booker T - Inspiring words for upcoming wrestlers - Video games and more This episode is sponsored by Brii Combination Wrestling of Queens, NY Catch Willie Mack: Twitter: @Willie_Mack Instagram: @Willie_Mack Bookings: williethejuggalo2000@yahoo.com Music Guest: John Sell Song: Final Fight (Inspired by the video game) SoundCloud: John Sell Twitter: @John_Sell Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 25- (For MATURE audiences only) Former WWE (Smackdown) Tag Team Champion & current Lucha Underground star Paul London & myself sit down for a totally fun interview after a show in Staten Island.To date,this is one of the funniest interviews I've ever had so far! Lots of pure randomness, guaranteed! Subjects also include: - Singing his entrance theme - Outfit & codpiece? - Crotch power?! - Pre-match exercises - Bobby Brown - Longest reigning WWE (Smackdown) Tag Champions - Being the "smiling guy" before Vince McMahon's "explosion" in 2007 - His perception of Vince McMahon & Donald Trump - Melissa Santos & Brian Cage - His "Broken" feud from 2010 - Teaming with Homicide - D-ck jokes with Ethan Carter III (EC3) - Infamous 2005 Royal Rumble elimination by Snitsky - WrestleCircus - Being on Lucha Underground - MVP's oatmeal recipe and more This episode is sponsored by Warriors Of Wrestling & RDP Productions Catch Paul London: Twitter: @LondonFu Instagram: @LondonFu Email: BringMeGlutenFree@gmail.com Music Guest: Paul London Song: Never Too Young To Die (Cover) Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 24- Coming out of Cleveland, Ohio, Shane Taylor is one of Ring Of Honor's newest acquisitions on the main roster. Formally a tag team partner of "Limitless" Keith Lee on ROH, the "Notorious" one has set off into a journey in the "Honorable Ring" to mark a path for himself whether it's joining The Rebellion with Caprice Coleman & The All Night Express (Kenny King & Rhett Titus) or calling out top guy Jay Briscoe to see who's the toughest in the promotion. I recently caught up with Shane, discussing his origins & his love for professional wrestling. Subjects also include: - Beginnings/First experiences - College life - Ray Rowe of War Machine - Moving to Houston, TX - New Heavenly Bodies & Reality Of Wrestling - "Limitless" Keith Lee - His wrestling style - Compared to Da Hit Squad (Dan Maff & Monsta Mack) - Larry Legend - The movie "Get Out" - Family - Sir Mo (Of Men of a Mission) - Random end questions - Piece of Advice to upcoming wrestlers and more Catch Shane Taylor: Facebook: @NotoriousShaneTaylor Twitter: @Shane216Taylor Instagram: @Shane216Taylor Music Guest: Lord Luminous Song: General Principles Twitter: @LordLuminous Instagram: @LordLuminous1 Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 23- (PARENTAL ADVISORY) Again, this REALLY isn't for kids or PG minded people! I recently sat down with the infamous Vinny the Guido from Long Island. We talk a bevy of MANY topics and joke about many subjects including: - His fiance, Zainab Ali - His "Guido" lifestyle - Relationship tips - Getting in the entertainment/wrestling industry - Death threats in Philadelphia along with a funny police story - How to successfully execute a wrestling promo - Floatation therapy - His yearly Halloween costume and more Catch Vinny The Guido: Facebook: @OfficialVinnyTheGuido Twitter: @VinnyTheGuido Instagram: @VinnyTheGuido Website: www.TopOfTheLineBookingsTalent.com Also, www.NightmareNookHorrorBlog.com. The horror blog by his fiance, Zainab Ali! Music Guest: Chris Prythm Song: La Dee Da (Inspired by 2017 Academy Award Nominated La La Land) Twitter: @chrisprythm Instagram: @chrisprythm Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 22- Fire,baby! The interview & the music selection is ALL FIRE! As a True Believer of Lucha Underground, it was an honor to sit down with the one and only Rey Fenix in this rare interview. A very humble star & student of professional wrestling, we talk about the past, present & future of his career among other things. Topics include: - His new name - Idols, Rey Mysterio Jr & Super Crazy - Happiness in wrestling - Lucha Underground - Story with Catrina & Mil Muertes - Masks in Lucha Libre - Favorite Opponents - The future of Rey Fenix and more This episode is sponsored & provided by House Of Hardcore Catch Rey Fenix: Facebook: @ReyFenixMX Twitter: @ReyFenixMX Instagram: @ReyFenixMX Music Guest: Substance Abuse Song: Rear View feat KRS-One www.substanceabusehiphop.com Facebook: @substanceabusehiphop Twitter: @subzandesotre Instagram: @substanceabusehiphop YouTube: Substance Abuse Music Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 21- Negativity is bad, mm'kay? At the past Battle Club Pro: Fight Forever event, I got the chance to speak with the General Manager/Color Commentator, Dave D-Struction and speak with him about such topics as: - WrestlePro - Current Tier 1 Wrestling Champion, Darius Carter - (Darius Carter running a promo during our interview) - His podcast, D-Struction 101 - Negativity in the indie wrestling business - Self inducing blowhards - "Concrete Rose" Sonny Kiss - Anthony Bowens - The growth & future of Battle Club Pro wrestling and more And before the song and interview, I let off a big ass rant about negativity & trolling in the business as well. Please turn up the volume on that! This episode is sponsored & provided by Battle Club Pro Wrestling of Bronx, NY Catch Dave D-Struction: Podcast: D-Struction 101 with Dave D-Struction Twitter: @DaveSturch Instagram: @DaveDStruction Music Guest: Bane Beatz Song: Cradle 2 the Grave (DMX inspired beat) Twitter: @BaneBeats SoundCloud: Banebeatz1 Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

Since it has been a year since I started ShiLounge, I decided to thank the people who has been supporting & listening along the way as well as set up goals & future developments over the next calendar year that is 2017. I also give some inspirational words to those that are starting to tune in as well. And also, spread the word, why don't you? Work hard in order to achieve the rewards that the future may bring! New Year, New Goals! Cheers... #ShiHands

EPISODE 20- Upon closing out the Wrestlecade weekend, I sit down with "Joshi Queen" Roni Nicole aka Japan's "Big Bang Nicole" right after the Queens Of Combat show in North Carolina. We discuss such topics like: - Humble Beginnings - Houston, TX - Max Moon - Booker T & Sharmell - Michelle Obama - Training - Japan - Health & Wellness - Focus - Roni's mindset in the business - Crazy road trip stories and more Also before the music & interview, I did a small rant about wrestler shaming and called out Facebook pages Bad Wrestlers Exposed & Trash Bag Wrestlers. They also have an open invite to appear on ShiLounge to state their case. This episode is sponsored & provided by Queens Of Combat Wrestling Catch "Big Bang" Roni Nicole: Twitter: @Glitterlicious Instagram: @glitterliciousfierce Bookings: RoniNicoleR@gmail.com Music Guest: Kannibal Beats Song: When You Come Twitter: @KannibalBeats YouTube: Kannibal Beats Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

Hidden Gems EP 1- Back in June 2016 during Comedian Justin Hires' act in the Baltimore Comedy Factory, I caught up with an upcoming comedian from Kansas City, Reggie Jr. His act was so hilarious that I had to interview him during that weekend. We discuss such topics like: -Trappin' Jokes -Beginnings in Comedy -Atlanta -Military Roots -Art of Comedy -Growing up in the 'Hood -Inspirations -His most crazy comedy story -Cafe 347, Baltimore This episode is sponsored & provided by Baltimore Comedy Factory Catch Reggie Jr on Social Media: Twitter: @ReggieComedy Instagram: @ReggieComedy Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 19- Bow Down to the Queen (Of Rings), Current Global Force Wrestling wrestler Lei'D Tapa! During WrestleCade weekend in Winston-Salem, NC, the Queen (Of Rings) & I graciously sit down backstage and have an elegant & wildly entertaining interview. Also with us is her longtime husband & manager Royal Red. We discuss such topics like: -TNA Wrestling -Transitioning from Wrestling to MMA -Relatives in the NFL -Football Talk -How Lei'D met Royal Red -Introduction of Royal Red -Difference of wrestling & MMA -Women's Revolution -Being trained by George South & her uncle, The Barbarian -Their business, Master Kutz -Making a name for herself despite nepotism -Royal Red's love of wrestling and more This episode is sponsored & provided by Masters Of Ring Entertainment Catch Lei'D Tapa: Twitter: @LeiD_Tapa Instagram: @LeiDTapa Catch Royal Red/Big Red: Twitter: @MrRoyalRed Instagram: @big_red_113 Follow the Master Kutz Barber Shop: Website: masterkutzbarbershop.com FB: Master Kutz Barber Shop Twitter: @MasterKutzNC Instagram: @master_kutz_nc Music Guest: Monty Datta Song: Brother Nero Twitter: @MontyDaProducer IG: @MontyDaProducer Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 18- Following another great WrestlePro show in New Jersey, I finally had the chance to sit down & have a nostalgic chat with my good friend Shining Wizards Eddie who also is a wrestling manager by the name of "Shining" Edward Jackson who also manages the stable, the Edward Jackson Five. We continuously talk nostagia throughout this session as well as topics like: -Love for the business -Wrestling Nostalgia & Cheap Heat -Backyard Wrestling -Shining Wizards Podcast -Movies & Wrestling -James Ellsworth -Continuity in wrestling storylines -The "Infamous" EJ5 -Theme songs in wrestling -Taking bumps as a manager -The "Hardcore Question" -Art of Filming Promos and more Catch Shining Wizards Eddie: Twitter: @wizards_eddie Instagram: @wizards_eddie Follow the Shining Wizards Podcast: Website: shiningwizardsnetwork.com FB: @shiningwizardsnetwork Twitter: @wizardspodcast Instagram: @wizardspodcast Music Guest: Chris Prythm Song: La Dee Da Twitter: @chrisprythm IG: @chrisprythm Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 17- Right after appearing on an episode of Legends TV With Evan Ginzburg, I'm finally reunited with one of my good friends, Independent Wrestling Ring Announcer Michael Scott (Big Maggle) to record a special & unique interview. We end up talking topics such as: -Wrestling origins -His beloved father & the memories he shares -Brief run-in during the interview by "King of Sir Style" Brud Anderson -Terry Funk impressions -Legendary Wrestling Journalist Bill Apter -Splash Mountain?! -The Ins & Outs of Ring Announcing -His wonderful wife, "Miss" Tiffany -OTCW (Off The Chain Wrestling) & Atlantic Pro and more Catch Ring Announcer Michael Scott: Website: BigMikeScott.com Facebook:@ldmthmike Twitter: @ldmthmike Bookings: loudmouthmikeentertainment@gmail.com Mobile: (302)242-7485 Music Guest: Monteasy Moore Song: Triumphant (John Cena inspired theme) Twitter: @MonteasyMoore IG: @MonteasyMoore Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 16- I recently sat down with ECW Legend & House of Hardcore Founder/Owner Tommy Dreamer after making a "run-in" during Rob Van Dam's comedy show in Jimmy's Famous Seafood of Baltimore. He also sat down to promote is upcoming House of Hardcore shows in Milwaukee, Philadelphia & Baltimore in December. We also discuss other topics as: -What made him start House of Hardcore -The progression of House of Hardcore since it's inception -The recent firing of former ECW commentator Joey Styles from Evolve Wrestling -Selling out shows in Canada -Tommy Dreamer, The Businessman -A unique 2300 Arena (ECW Arena) story -Advice to upcoming wrestlers & promoters -Recent New York State Athletic Commission controversy and more This interview sponsored by Jimmy's Famous Seafood of Baltimore. Website: jimmysseafood.com Check out upcoming House of Hardcore shows in: 12/3- Waukesha,WI 12/16- Philadephia,PA 12/17- Baltimore, MD More information, houseofhardcore.net Catch Tommy Dreamer on: Facebook: @TheTommyDreamer Twitter: @TheTommyDreamer Instagram: @TheTommyDreamer Music Guest: Will Spitwell feat. Speek Eazy (Produced by Chris Prythm) Song: Cowgirl Twitter: @Chrisprythm IG: @Chrisprythm Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 15- Wrestling Fans, from the Monster Factory Super Camp in Paulsboro, NJ, Legendary WCW/NWA Ring Announcer Gary Michael Cappetta! He and I sit down after the Super Camp session at the World Famous Monster Factory in New Jersey briefly and discuss such topics as: -His start in the business & where he was before starting -Working in the American Wrestling Association -Comparing the WWF & NWA/WCW -Being seperated from the wrestlers (even changing in a broom closet) -Scariest moment he had in wrestling -Building your brand/business -Preparing for life after wrestling -Why he left WCW and more NOTE: Please excuse the technical glitches/difficulties Interview Sponsored by The Monster Factory. Website: monsterfactory.org Catch Gary Michael Cappetta on Facebook: @GMC4Real Music Guest: Kontrahdiction Song: Black Man FB: @Kontrahdiction Twitter: @Kontrahdiction IG: @Kontrahdiction Snapchat: @Kontrahdiction Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 14- (PARENTAL ADVISORY) I sat down with 2014 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee, Jake "The Snake" Roberts in Baltimore right before his Unspoken Word concert backstage discussing such topics as: - #Unspoken Word Tour - Ronnie Garvin - Joey Ryan - Poughkeepsie, NY - NBC Executive Dick Ebersol - Gene Okerlund - What bought him to do standup - His recent documentary, The Resurrection of Jake the Snake - Mickey Rourke & 2008 movie The Wrestler - Scott Hall & Diamond Dallas Page - Most impactful moment in helping others - Advice for struggling addicts wanting to recover - Funniest rib involving Andre The Giant and more... Special Ending Theme: "Trust Me" by Jim Johnston (WWF, 1991-1992) Catch Jake Roberts on: FB: @RealJakeTheSnake Twitter: @JakeSnakeDDT Instagram: @JakeTheSnakeDDT Musical Guest: Cloudwalker Song: The Forge Catch Cloudwalker on social media: Facebook: @CloudwalkerHipHop Soundcloud: Cloudwalker Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 13- I recently caught up with Kim Coles & John Henton of the hit show "Living Single," most notable for their iconic roles as Synclaire James & Overton Wakefield Jones respectively, right after their stand up comedy show at the Baltimore Comedy Factory discussing such topics as: - Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns - Working on Living Single - Overton & Sinclair Chemistry - 23rd Anniversary of the show's airing - Kim Coles' outside endeavors - John Henton's handyman character vs real life - John appreciating Cleveland winning a championship after the 52 year drought. and more... Catch Kim Coles on: FB: @RealKimColes Twitter: @kimcoles Instagram: @kimcoles YouTube: therealkimcoles Catch John Henton on: Twitter: @TheJohnHenton Musical Guest: Chris Prythm of Ill-iteracy Song: Drivin' A Benz Catch Chris Prythm on social media: Twitter: @ChrisPrythm Instagram: @ChrisPrythm Soundcloud: Chris Prythm Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 12- I review SummerSlam 2016 with Johnny Crabcakes of Jimmy's Famous Seafood of Baltimore, MD while discussing such topics as: - Holy Foley - "Broken" Matt Hardy & TNA - Long title reigns - CM Punk's UFC Debut - Seth Rollins injuring Finn Balor - Being a fan of Rusev & Lana - The Miz's recent infamous promo on Talking Smack - His debut match in Maryland Championship Wrestling - Facing Ken Dixon & Dixon Line - Lio Rush - Damien Sandow - His Greek Tights - "Crabcake City" shirts - Giving great customer service - Winning 2016 Bar Of The Year in Maryland and more... For more, catch Johnny Crabcakes on: FB: @JimmysFamousSeafood Twitter: @JimmysSeafood Instagram: @JimmysSeafood YouTube: Jimmy's Famous Seafood Musical Guest: Lu Billz Song: All I Know Catch Lu Billz on social media: Twitter: @Lubillz1 Soundcloud: Lu Billz Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 11- This episode of ShiLounge, I sit down with Evolve Wrestling star & current Full Impact Pro (FIP) Champion Fred Yehi discussing such topics as: - Defending the FIP Title - Being able to compete for the CWC Qualifying Match - TJ Perkins - Technical Style - Pokemon Go - Atlanta,GA - Inspirations - Chris Jericho - WWA4 Wrestling School & AR Fox - "Icon" BJ Walker - Evolve Wrestling - Origins of the Yehi name - Hate Page? and more... For more On Fred Yehi, catch him on: Twitter: @FredYehi FB: @OrangeY5X Musical Guest: Chris Prythm Song: Jet Plane Catch Chris Prythm on social media: Twitter: @Chrisprythm IG: @Chrisprythm Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 10- This episode of ShiLounge, I interview former UFC Star turned Independent Wrestling Star, Matt Riddle discussing such topics as: -Monster Factory's Danny Cage -Brutal Bob Evans -Video games vs Mobile games -Pokemon Go -Dragonball Z -Starting MMA as a kid -His UFC career & The Ultimate Fighter -How he was fired from UFC -Marijuana -Meeting Rob Van Dam -Evolve Wrestling & Beyond Wrestling -William Regal -His wrestling gear (of lack thereof) -World Famous Monster Factory -His relaxed state of mind -Transitioning from MMA to Pro Wrestling -His best achievement in UFC & wrestling this far -Advice to future MMA hopefuls and more... For more On Matt Riddle, catch him: Twitter: @RiddleTuf7 IG: @Riddle170 Musical Guest: Salim AKA TNA's DJ Z/Zema Ion Song: El Gigante Mix Catch DJ Z on social media: Twitter: @ZemaTNA IG: @DatDJTho Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: @officialshinblade Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @shinsationalone Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 9- (PARENTAL ADVISORY) In this episode of ShiLounge, I interview Comedian Justin Hires of hit CBS show Rush Hour, discussing such topics as: -Headlining for the first time in Baltimore -Hecklers/Strange Fans -Funny Families -Chris Tucker -"Comparing Carters" -Acting Orgins/Auditions and more... Follow Justin Hires on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @JustinHires Musical Guest: Chris Prythm of ill-iteracy Song: Wind-Up (Beat) Album: N/A Follow on: FB: Chris Prythm Twitter: @ChrisPrythm IG: N/A Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: facebook.com/shin.blade.808 Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @officialshinblade Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 8- In this episode of ShiLounge, I interview 2008 Grammy Winner & Neo Soul singer Dwele discussing such topics as: -Touring -Working for Triple A -Slum Village -Starting out -Soulquarians -Erykah Badu -Musical Roots -Drake -Dogs -The late great producer, J Dilla and more... Musical Guest: Pastel Song: The Right Time Album: Passions Follow Pastel on: FB: facebook.com/ThaJList Twitter: @ImPastel IG: @IAmPastel Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: facebook.com/shin.blade.808 Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @officialshinblade Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!

EPISODE 7- In this episode of ShiLounge, I interview Indie Star & Keystone Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion Josef Von Schmidt discussing such topics as: -Winning multiple titles simultaneously -Strangest countries he's ever visited/Wrestling abroad -Getting into wrestling -Setting goals -The Art of Technical Wrestling & psychology -Advice from Sabu & John Cena Sr -His mentor, Ox Baker -Sgt Slaughter -His many finishers and more Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: facebook.com/shin.blade.808 Twitter: @shinsationalone Instagram: @officialshinblade Subscribe to ShiLounge on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher!