Stu's Wrestling Podcast

Stu is back with part 2 with former TNA/ROH/WWE & WCW legend PCO / Pierre Carl Ouellet. Carl speaks at length about his time in WWE where he tagged with Jacques Rougeau aka The Mountie. As The Quebecers Carl & Jacques had 3 WWE tag team title runs. He discusses being devoted to your role as a wrestler for promotions, and being dedicated to media obligations, for the companies you work for. All this and more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stu is joined by former TNA Star PCO. In this part one episode he discusses why he left TNA, giving his side of the story. He alludes to the viral video of him smashing the TNA Digital Media Championship at GCW last mpnth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stu is joined by his pal Justin Clapper. Justin is all about the traditions of wrestling and has been around the business for a number of years. He helps independent promotions with his wealth of knowledge, and he details this in the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stu is joined by one of the best women's wrestlers on the UK circuit 'The Empress Of Anarchy' Leah Raven. We discuss: Meeting Her idol The Undertaker at a UK tour. Her near 500 day reign as Odyssey Pro Wrestling Women's Champion. An upcoming bout with standout wrestling star Millie Mckenzie. Loving reading in her spare time. And so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gino Rivera makes his long awaited return after 4 and a half years to the show. He trains the stars of tomorrow at his Off The Ropes training school in New Mexico. Stu will ask him about his recent appearance on WWE SmackDown as a security guard. Gino has amassed 17 years in pro wrestling recently and is booked far and wide on the independent wrestling circuit! All this and more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stu is joined by former AEW star Fuego Del Sol. He discusses his scramble match this past weekend at GCW from the famous Hammerstein Ballroom. Working a litany of wrestlers during his time at AEW. And so much more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm joined by veteran pro wrestler & promoter Greg Anthony for another festive edition of SWP. We discuss: * Greg getting his start in pro wrestling. * Tagging with legendary wrestler Bobby Eaton for two years, and their subsequent friendship. * Greg finding Christianity & setting up his ministry. * Running wrestling shows in the Tennessee area! And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm joined by current UK pro wrestler RPD for a special festive episode of SWP. Ryan was a pro boxer for many years but had to retire back in 2017 due to an injury, but from 2019 he's stepped into wrestling and had a fantastic time with multiple title wins for various promotions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacques Rougeau makes his 6th appearance on SWP! After a huge press conference and meet and greet which included Hulk Hogan, George St. Pierre & Adam Copeland aka Edge, as they unveiled their new arcade prize game machine where the player can win a personalised championship belt! With the 4 prize winners for Lutte Academie 2024 confirmed, Jacques will update us all on another fantastic competition for the best wrestlers Canada have to offer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stu is joined by WWE Hall Of Fame 2021 inductee "The Whole F'N Show" Rob Van Dam. Rob and Katie Forbes have a new project called Only Wrestlers a concept where fans can have direct contact with a wrestler via subscription, over time there will be a ranking system chosen by the fans. We discuss his amazing career including his classic bout with Jeff Hardy at Invasion 2001. Rob also answers your fans questions, and gives his thoughts on the Netflix documentary Mr. McMahon. And so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mac Davis Returns For Episode 188 & His 5th Appearance On Stu's Wrestling Podcast. Mac hosts wrestling shows with Teddy Long, Vince Russo & Bill Apter so it will be great catching up with all of that!! Mac has been a constant support to me for over 5 years now, a great man in all facets of life!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We delve into the SWP archives with clips from: * Brian Solomon former WWE Magazine writer and host of the Shut Up & Wrestle podcast. * Keith Elliot Greenberg New York Times best-selling author and author of many WWE books. * John Arezzi longtime wrestling journalist of 50 plus years and the host of Pro Wrestling Spotlight. * Greg Oliver pro wrestling and ice hockey book author and co-founder/producer of the Slam Wrestling news website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Mike Monte Of Monte & The Pharaoh. *Jeanne Basone AKA Hollywood From Glow. *Scott Putski Former WCW & WWE Wrestler. *TJ Wilson aka Tyson Kidd Former WWE Superstar & Now WWE Producer. *Mad Maxine Former 80s Women's Wrestler. Michael Monte Jr. Basone Jeanne Marie Scott Bednarski Putski TJ Wilson Jeannine Mjøseth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm joined by Vance Nevada who has wrestled for over 30 years. Vance has also written a book on the history of pro wrestling in Canada, called (Un)Controlled Chaos: Canada's Remarkable Professional Wrestling Legacy. You can purchase the book at the following link ⏬️: https://shorturl.at/Qa480 Vance is a purveyor of the history of pro wrestling and his knowledge is so vast, it was an honour hearing about Canadian pro wrestling and its origins. He is also a participant in Jacques Rougeau's Wrestling Academy 2024, can he become one of the winners of this fantastic competition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm joined by one half of The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers Raymond Rougeau. Raymond had an extensive career in wrestling, and carried on the Rougeau family legacy. * We discuss his favourite matches with The Rockers & The Hart Foundation. * Wrestling around the World prior to WWE, including Europe and Japan. * His dedication to pro wrestling and living clean, something that Vince McMahon commended him on. * Retiring as a wrestler and his transition into commentary and interviewing in WWE. * Being Mayor of Rawdon, Quebec and his 21 years working for the city council. And so much more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm joined by veteran wrestler Big Vito Former WWE/WCW & ECW superstar! Being trained by wrestling legend Johnny Rodz at the same time as Taz and Bill DeMott. Working as an enhancement talent in WWF facing Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels & The Undertaker. His advice for young wrestlers, and staying respectful to the guys that paved the way. Wrestling Terry Funk and how big it was for him. His friendship with Animal & Hawk. All this and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacques Rougeau returns for his 5th appearance on SWP, as we look ahead to Lutte Academie/Wrestling Academy 2024 and who is judging the competition. Jacques has been busy on the wrestling convention circuit as always, and has recently been announced For The Love Of Wrestling next February in Manchester UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and Mike Monte have one of the best wrestling interview shows going, and it's an honour and a privilege to finally get him on Stu's Wrestling Podcast. He's also involved in the broadcast world with many years of experience in the field! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus episode: I'm interviewed by Connor for his university/college assignment on the impact of podcasting on mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August Artois has just come back from a UK tour, wrestling for WAW, Target Wrestling and others. We look ahead to his first trip to IWA in Puerto Rico this weekend. His love of milk and Cadbury Starbars which are a staple chocolate bar to many in the UK. And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm joined by Brad Balukjian to talk about his latest book on some of our favourite pro wrestlers of the 1980s, travelling with them in more recent times, to see the human side of the wrestler and not just their persona which we were so used to seeing on our screens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm joined by wrestling commentator, ring announcer and interviewer Simon Hill, for his 3rd stint on the pod. Simon is also very busy with Walsall football team, in his role as pitchside announcer there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm joined by former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas as we look at his lengthy career in the company. Jimmy also hosts the Reffin It Up Podcast with Brian Hebner formerly of WWE and TNA. Jimmy gives his thoughts on the current goings on in WWE & AEW, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frankie retired after 44 years in the ring, and he wrestled the who's who in WWE during his tenure in there back in the 80s and 90s. He runs Brew City Wrestling out of Wisconsin, bringing through the next wave of wrestlers into the biz, and tomorrow Friday April 19th their event Spring Fever hits the famous Elks Lodge. Frankie has advice for budding wrestlers, and tips on how you could succeed in the profession. #FrankieDeFalco #WWE #BrewCityWrestling #WrestlingPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erik Watts joins me as we look at his extensive pro wrestling career.  His start in WCW after less than 30 matches, and the backlash from some of the veterans that he was a second generation wrestler. Sting, Bret Hart taking him under their wing, and advice that they gave Erik in his career! Erik played University football for the Louisville Cardinals prior to wrestling and had many offers from various top NFL teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin returns for his 3rd appearance on the show, as we look ahead to this weekend's WrestleMania 40 festivities.  He helps many talent in the USA to secure bookings on shows, something he is so passionate about.  His passion for old school wrestling and the AWA will also be discussed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan Ginzburg returns after his first appearance on SWP way back in 2020.  Evan talks about his thoughts on WWE & AEW currently, and reiterates that he likes modern wrestling as much as he adores old school wrestling.  We discuss his roles as associate producer on wrestling documentaries, and what he brought to the table to those productions.  And so much more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacques Rougeau returns for his 4th appearance on the show, including being a part of the Chris Jericho Cruise in January. His most recent wrestling convention appearances meeting his loyal fans. We also look ahead to this year's Lutte Academie/Wrestling Academy 2024 competition, to once again find the best Canadian talent on the scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Great To Catch Up With Stuie John Palmer From Stu's Wrestling Podcast - Take A Listen As We Discuss The State Of #WWE & #AEW From Two Different Continents! #WhattaDay Monte and The Pharaoh show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Herb Simmons has spent nearly 51 years in pro wrestling promoting in the St. Louis & Illinois areas. We discuss ⏬️ * Sam Muchnick being a mentor to him, and using Sam's booking techniques all these years later. * His close friendship with Bruiser Brody in and out of wrestling. * Promoting Fanfest 2 with nearly 60 wrestlers from the past and present, descending on St. Louis on May 17th & May 18th. * SICW his promotion which is still going strong now with modern day wrestlers. And so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a massive episode for me I as I welcome wrestling legend Tommy "Wildfire" Rich to SWP. We discuss: * Getting his start in the 1970s being trained by Tojo Yamamoto & Jerry Jarrett. * Winning the NWA World Heavyweight championship from Harley Race.  * His time in ECW during the 1990s teaming with the FBI and managing talent.  * Meeting the fans and reconnecting with his wrestling peers on the convention circuit.  And so much more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

* Chris and Stu return to review Du Plessis' win over Strickland for the UFC middleweight title. * What next for the UFC heavyweight division concerning Interim champion Tom Aspinall, heavyweight champion Jon Jones & will Stipe Miocic make his return? * Looking ahead to Joshua Vs Ngannou in March. * Ridiculous ticket prices for shows hitting true fight fans in the pocket, and tickets ending up with touts!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David was a referee for over 30 years, and he had some great stories working with top stars in pro wrestling. We discuss:  * His friendships with wrestling legends Andre the Giant & Bruno Sammartino. * Officiating early matches for Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels & many others early on in their careers. * His Autobiography Ringman: My 32 Years in the Surreal World of Pro Wrestling. * David's fondness for "Classy" Freddie Blassie and some great stories about his accounts that he dealt with in his day job.  And so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm joined by former WWE wrestler and road agent Tony Garea. We discuss ⏬️  * His 30 plus year career in the WWE. * Being trained by Wild Don Scott. * His homeland in New Zealand. * Bruiser Brody's Wife Barbara Goodish and their friendship of many years, who is also a native of New Zealand. * His tenure as a road agent for WWE and how that was for him personally. And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheikh returns to SWP for his 2nd appearance on the show.  We discuss: *His company Top Rope Wrestling Academy. * Working across the country for various UK promotions. *His thoughts on how the wrestling business needs to be a safer place for wrestlers. *Finding out his thoughts on his beloved Burnley Football Club And so much more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Franco Varga "The Biggest Wrestler Ever" joins the show for a special Christmas episode. ❄️ Franco looks ahead to his wrestling tour of China in January.  

Big Fight Weekly returns for a special look at a fantastic year in 2023 for MMA & Boxing, and a bonus episode for SWP. The lads also look ahead to 2024 as fights are starting to be announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm joined by veteran women's wrestler Renee Michelle. We discuss: *Her start in pro wrestling in 2013 * Spending a year in Japan learning the style there. * Participating In The Mae Young Classic in WWE. * Her vignettes with husband Drake Maverick during his 24/7 title defenses. * Her matches for Impact Wrestling & AEW. And so much more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George returns to SWP predominantly to talk about his retirement as owner of VCW at the December 2nd show, after many many years in pro wrestling. He will also promote the November 11th event from Alexandria, Virginia as AEW stars Wheeler Yuta & Nyla Rose are appearing on a stacked card. We look at George's history in the business including a story with "Legion Of Doom" / "The Road Warirors" and Paul Ellering, when he had to drive them from an NWA event at the Norfolk Scope, to their hotel in Virginia Beach. And so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's double trouble as PROGRESS Wrestling's Mike Angus & the host of Justin Clapper's Pro Wrestling Show JC, join me for a packed episode. Mike has all the news ahead of PROGREES Wrestling Chapter 158 Long Halloween, hailing from The Electric Ballroom Camden in London this Sunday. He also previews two TNT Extreme Shows in Liverpool this Saturday, TNT Ignition Ignite The Fire & TNT Cold Day In Hell at Hangar 34. Justin has recently returned with his Pro Wrestling Show, where current PROGRESS World Champion Spike Trivet was full of attitude with him on the episode. He's also due to interview Warrior Wrestling Champion KC Navaro who is known worldwide on the pro wrestling circuit. We also have viewer/listener questions on the episode which you don't want to miss out on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest is veteran pro wrestler "The Last Real Man" Silas Young

It's part two with veteran pro wrestler "The Metal Maniac" Jeff Miller. Topics covered ⏬️ # Stories of the road with "The Legion Of Doom/Road Warriors" #Meeting "Superstar Billy Graham" and his admiration for him. # Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat refereeing one of his matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally recorded for YouTube only in 2020 with wrestling veteran The Metal Maniac Jeff Miller Part . Topic covered: # Being trained by Siva Afi. # His friendship and mentorship from Jimmy Snuka, and touring Oman and Jordan with him. # Meeting Bill Apter for the first time at London Publishing for photos. # Prior to wrestling his career in rock music and his experiences. And so much more!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is veteran wrestling promoter Sheldon Goldberg. We discuss: *Promoting in Massachusetts for over 20 years. *Giving UK/Ireland wrestling talents their break in America, including Doug Williams, Becky Lynch, Finn Balor, Jody Fleisch and Johnny Storm. *How the financial landscape for pro wrestling has changed, and his advice for upstart promotions. *How he would've dealt with the very public CM Punk & Jack Perry situation. *And so much more!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mac Davis is back on the show the first 4 time guest on SWP. We discuss: *His involvement in the 2023 edition of the International Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame in Albany, New York on August 26th from the MVP Arena. *Road Trip After Hours which he hosts with WWE Hall Of Famer Teddy Long with new episodes weekly. *The Wrestling Time Machine on Sportskeeda with legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter & Teddy Long. *We delve into the latest happenings in WWE & AEW including the fantastic stuff that MJF & Adam Cole are doing. And so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Brunzell is my guest and we cover loads with him including all your fan questions, we look at his time in WWE and AWA, tagging as one half of The Killer Bees with Brian Blair. His wrestling training with Verne Gagne in the 1970s, and Jim discusses his autobiography MatLands and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacques is back for part two, as he answers your fan questions, and he answers some of mine too, about wrestlers he was around in the 80s and 90s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacques is back for his 3rd appearance on the show to promote the Semi-Finals of Wrestling Academy 2023 on August 20th at Club Soda. With 3 winning prizes of $10,000 and 3 months training at Cody Rhodes' Nightmare Factory in Atlanta GA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Hardy is back after appearing on episode 59 back in 2020, and he has plenty to talk about including his new book The Brian Hardy Story. Delving into his wrestling and music career, and his childhood and family life. We also discuss Brian's Wrestling Collection Live 2 which is happening in July in Baltimore, Maryland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm joined by Rohan Raja as we delve into his pro wrestling career including runs in IMPACT Wrestling & NXT UK. Rohan discusses his beginnings in wrestling training at Lance Storm's school in Canada. He also talks about his time at Santino Marella's Battle Arts Academy, and the tools he learnt there furthering his wrestling style. We come away from wrestling too, as Rohan is a passionate fan of Liverpool FC, boxing and MMA. Rohan also gave me a scoop that he has been training for the Gladiators reboot which will be back on UK TV this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is 26 year pro wrestler Joey Knight! Topics covered: *Being trained in Canada by Ron Hutchison, Bruce & Keith Hart. *His time in WWE developmental territory OVW. *Tagging with his brother as the All-Knighters *His appearances for WWE including WrestleMania 23 with Donald Trump. *The various wrestling action figures that have been produced of him! *Away from wrestling and his acting/film career, including Fighting With My Family. And so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices