Tazz Knows

Why did Bray Wyatt connect with so many people on such a deeply personal level?On this episode of Tazz Knows, Tazz and NayNay explore the psychology behind Bray Wyatt's unforgettable characters and the impact his work had on Tazz personally.From The Wyatt Family to the Firefly Fun House and The Fiend, Bray's storytelling explored fear, identity, darkness, belonging, transformation, and the different versions of ourselves we show the world.We connect those ideas to MMA and the identities fighters create to walk toward fear, as well as the mental-health side of what can happen when the armor we build to protect ourselves becomes difficult to take off.This isn't an attempt to diagnose Windham Rotunda or claim to know what was happening inside his mind. It's a conversation about the themes expressed through his art, what they meant to us, and why they continue to resonate.Because we all wear masks.Sometimes they're the fighter.Sometimes they're the tough one.Sometimes they're the funny one.Sometimes they're the person who's always “okay.”But there's still a human being underneath.You are more than the character you had to become to survive.Thank you, Bray.

Sometimes, we convince ourselves that we have to fight everything alone.In this episode of Tazz Knows, Tazz and Naynay talk about what it means to struggle behind the scenes, why asking for help doesn't make you weak, and how important it is to have people in your corner.Tazz shares his perspective as an MMA coach who has spent years standing in someone else's corner, helping fighters through some of their hardest moments. But being the person in someone else's corner doesn't mean you never need someone in yours. Tazz opens up about his own battles, the people he relies on, and why continuing forward doesn't have to mean carrying everything by yourself.Naynay also gets vulnerable and shares part of her personal story. When she was younger and first began training in MMA over 10 years ago, she found herself in a narcissistic relationship that contributed to a very difficult period of depression. Over the years, she worked through those experiences, continued growing, and learned that strength isn't always about handling everything on your own.Sometimes strength looks like saying, "I need help."You don't have to have everything figured out. You don't have to pretend you're okay when you're not. And you don't have to fight every battle alone.If you or someone you know is struggling, start the conversation. Talk to someone you trust, a mental health professional, or someone who can simply listen.You Are More. You Are Not Alone.If you're in the U.S. and experiencing a mental health or suicide crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.If this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it.#TazzKnows​ #mentalhealth​ #UFC​ #mmamindset​ #FighterMindset​ #Discipline​ #wrestling​ #TazzKnows​ #YouAreMore​ #YouAreNotAlone​ #MentalHealth​ #MentalHealthAwareness​ #988Lifeline​ #MMA​ #MMACommunity​ #AskingForHelp​ #YouAreMore988​

What happens when mental health and professional wrestling collide? This week on Tazz Knows, NayNay and I sit down with Josh, a mental health therapist who has officially joined the You Are More family.We talk about the connection between wrestling and mental health, the pressure to be strong, the identities we build around what we do, and the importance of having real conversations about the things we often keep hidden.Professional wrestling can be an escape, a passion, a career—and sometimes a reflection of what we're going through in real life.This isn't about pretending everything is okay. It's about understanding ourselves, supporting each other, and remembering that you are more than your struggles, your career, your wins, your losses, or the version of yourself you think the world expects you to be.Join us for a raw conversation about mental health, pro wrestling, life, identity, and what it truly means to know that YOU ARE MORE.

In this episode of Tazz Knows, Tazz and Naynay have a real conversation about time, discipline, and what it actually means to take advantage of the opportunities in front of you.We talk about the difference between waiting for the right time and actually creating a plan, taking action, and executing. Because sometimes, the opportunity isn't missing, we just haven't decided to go after it.Tazz opens up about something that once felt like a dream: competing in a wrestling competition. What started as an idea is now becoming a real goal with a plan of action.And in memory of Coach Kress ❤️,Tazz is setting his sights on stepping onto the mat and competing by Halloween 2026.This episode is about more than wrestling. It's about refusing to keep putting your life on hold, living in the present, and asking yourself: If you keep waiting for the “right time”… how much time are you actually wasting?

Live today like you're going to die tomorrow. Invest in your future like you will live forever.In this episode of Tazz Knows, Tazz and Naynay break down what this mindset really means and how it connects to MMA, discipline, and life.As fighters, we learn to stay present — focus on the round, the work, and what's in front of us. But living in the moment doesn't mean ignoring your future. Your goals and decisions today shape the life you'll have tomorrow.Enjoy today. Build for tomorrow. Don't sacrifice your future for temporary moments.

We can love what we do. We can be passionate about what we do. But are there risks of attaching our identity to what we do?

Does confidence grow when you stop paying attention to other people's opinions? Or do we stop listening to people's opinions because our confidence has grown?

Tazz and NayNay recap where they've been the past few weeks, what happened at Jeremiah's fight, and hanging with the You Are More family in Minneapolis for WWE SummerSlam.

The co-founder of You Are More joins Tazz for this special episode! Catherine Sutherland, the Pink Power Ranger, is the special guest. She discusses the importance of mental health, faith and the impact that Jason David Frank left.

Tazz and NayNay talk about Efren's debut fight and Esneidi's fight and how those fights taught how important it is for our actions to match who we are.

Jeremiah joins the podcast to talk about how he started training with Warrior Evolution, his mindset on competition and his comeback after his 1st loss.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of choosing the people who choose you. Too often we chase approval, loyalty, or relationships that aren't returned. Whether it's in friendships, family, business, or the gym, your time and energy are too valuable to invest in people who don't invest in you. Surround yourself with those who genuinely support your growth, stand by you, and make your life better.

In this special episode, Tazz and NayNay pay tribute to his wrestling coach of 20 years. RIP Coach Kress.

We've all heard the expression more money, more problems. Well, last week Tazz learned new gym, new challenges. Here is just a quick update on what's been going on.

A recap of the last fight night. What happened behind the scenes of Jeremiah's 3rd MMA fight and what was learned.

Founder of the clothing brand, GoodNote, joins Tazz and NayNay on how the company came to be, why mental health matters and how his partnership with You Are More came to be!

A trip down memory lane for fight week! NayNay's debut MMA fight!

Life can be busy and hectic. Here's how Tazz balances everything he does.

Martial arts was never just something I did after work or on weekends. It's how I live, how I think, and how I show up every single day.In this episode, I break down how the mats became more than a hobby—they became my lifestyle, my livelihood, and a core part of who I am. The lessons, the sacrifices, the wins, the struggles… all of it shapes the person you hear on this mic.If you've ever felt that pull toward something bigger than “just a hobby,” this one's for you.

What does it actually mean when we're bored?

Not every battle can be won. But what we should never lose is ourself.

Sometimes we give all we have and that's still not enough to accomplish our goals. So what do we do?

What it means to be tough differs from person to person and even evolves within the same person. Here's a discussion about it.

We can't eliminate anxiety, but we can learn to manage it. Tazz explains how he handles it.

Just because we have a troubled past, doesn't mean we will have a troubled future. But there is work that needs to be put in.

Hear the hectic schedule that Tazz had going to UIC, working and starting his MMA career.

It's easy to settle once we're comfortable. But what are the true costs of doing that?

Tazz looks back at previous mistakes and what he's learned from them.

You can't accept your strengths if you don't accept your weaknesses.

Coach is Mack is back and helped Tazz find his confidence again.

A good fighter isn't what they do in competition, but rather who they are outside of competition.

You Are More is back! Hear why they made the decision to come back. Hear how Missa Kate helped them start showcasing their mission into the wrestling business as well as how she's doing since retiring from the ring.

Tazz and NayNay welcome the new year with goals and a reintroduction of what Tazz Knows means!

We've all been on both sides of real and fake support. But are we always honest about it? Also, a recap of the year!

What's the line between confidence and ego? Tazz and NayNay explore

Tazz and NayNay recap going to Real American Freestyle and who they met there!

Brandon goes 2-0. What's next?

Just because you've seen something or read about something, doesnt mean you have the experience to apply those things.

5 competitors. 3 medals! It was a great day for Warrior Evolution!

Tazz and NayNay discuss the catch wrestling event over the weekend, Wrestling Wars. And as an added bonus, NayNay asks Tazz why he's so mean all the time!

Pushing yourself can mean a lot of different things. But what does it mean for you?

Our ears pick up the sounds but it's up to our brain to make sense of it all. Otherwise it's just a bunch of noise.

After 34 years of life and being a fan for 26 of those years, Tazz finally made his pro wrestling debut this past weekend! Hear all about what happened during the show and behind the scenes!

Tazz and NayNay recap the fights and lessons learned from the last fight night

NayNay asks Tazz about his experience as a coach and competitor and the difference in mindsets between the two.

A question about reliability leads to a conversation of what being reliable really means.

The last few months have been all over the place. So NayNay and Tazz are taking some time to reintroduce who they are as individuals, as a podcast and as a gym at Warrior Evolution MMA.

Excuse our technical difficulties with the microphones and listen to an honest and open conversation on the dangers of having a closed mind.

One of the stars of Suplex the Stigma on September 27th joins the podcast as Lula La Reina talks about how she started wrestling and how she overcame tragedy to find her strength to keep going!

Talking about mental health has had a stigma attached to it for way too long! And the founders of You Are More are leading the charge in making sure that stigma doesn't exist anymore.So I'm excited to introduce the 1st episode of a special series: Suplex the Stigma!Hear straight from the founders themseleves as we get ready for a show raising money to support the battle against mental health September 27th in Kenosha, WI for SSW and You Are More presents Suplex the Stigma!

Dion Riccardo is the founder of Victory Martial Arts and has been in the martial arts world for 35 years. He specializes in optimizing the self to get the most out of training and life.