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The Heartbeat of Professional Wrestling! We are BACK with Season 2! Episodes drop twice a week!

Michael Fraschilla


    • Jan 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 79 EPISODES


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    Kilynn King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 26:03


    Kilynn King is one of the most recognizable unsigned names in professional wrestling today. Kilynn takes us on an emotional journey in explaining what the Capital Championship Wrestling title meant when she won it. And her aspirations to one day be among the best in the business. Finally, she tells us how it wasn't until she finally started wrestling that she found herself and was free.

    ESPW JingleBrawl II Pre-Game Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 9:36


    LIVE! November 19th at 6 pm, Eastern Shore ProWrestling presents JINGLEBRAWL II! Ty Awesome(c) vs Everest for the Heavyweight Championship. Grapital Vices(c) vs Workhorses for the Tag Titles. Danny Octane vs Dennis Wade Kilynn King(c) vs Gia Scott vs Mother Endless for the Women's Championship! All this and MORE!

    Epic! Episode 2 - Championship Wresting From DE Nov. 12th Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 8:34


    This is one EPIC Card! Brian Morris has promised that his match will STEAL the show! Tensions are boiling between Rebecca Scott and Nikii Duke as CCW has issued a no-contact order! Vita Von Starr v B3CCA, Christina Marie v Ultra Violette in the rematch that was DEMANDED! Ty Awesome v Myles Millenium for the 1CW Title, Workhorses w/ Ranchhand Carlson v Ignorant Dawgs w/ Redd Dog and SO MUCH MORE Show!

    Legacy: Destination Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 9:13


    This is a short one! I talk about why I started, and how the death of Brodie Lee helped me with my father's death. How WrestleCore, 1CW, CCW, The Monster Factoryhelped me find my passion. I go into depth on why I've taken a pause and how we're coming back. IGB 14 will be the show 1-year celebration. Also, public apologies to Danni Deeds and Tony Baroni as we figure out when to reschedule! And if you listen until the end, you'll know I'm not doing this for any of you. It's about hoping my grandkids find this one day.

    ‘God's Gift' Michael Richard Blais

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 21:18


    In honor of the roll that companies like WrestleCore in Vancouver and Love Pro Wrestling have been on, I'm replaying God's Gift Michael Richard Blais! Who is Champion of both leagues! Salvation Comes to The Wrestling Independent as the Leader of the Clandestine Society comes on to talk about being trained by TJ Wilson, his goals for WrestleCore, and how since his FIRST memory he knew that he wanted to be a professional wrestler! All that and more!

    Epic! Episode 1 - Championship Wrestling from Delaware, Oct. 15 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 10:23


    On October 15th, live in Houston, DE doors opening at 5:30 pm and the Preshow at 6:00 pm: 1CW presents Halloween Madness with Capital Championship Wrestling presents Misery.I break down the matches I am looking forward to, including Miles Millenium vs LSG, Kilynn King vs B3CCA vs Natalia Markova, Ranchhand Shawn Carlson, Vita Von Starr, Kayla Sparks and more!

    Wonderboy Brian Morris

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 16:31


    I took the month of September off for some Mental Health. I am BACK with a star that is shooting into the stratosphere. Wonderboy Brian Morris is a Monster Factory stand-out who will truly be World Renowned one day, I promise you should catch him here while you can. We talk about that, Tenacious D, and how Jon Alba helped him channel his inner cocky jerk! All this and more on The Heartbeat of Pro-Wrestling!

    Dennis Wade of Eastern Shore Pro Wrestling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 25:49


    Dennis Wade is a firefighter in Chincoteague - the ones that help all the wild horses down in Virginia. Eastern Shore Pro Wrestling happens to run in their Firehall. Hear Mr. Wade talk about the incredible card he has coming up. Why he's passionate about wrestling. And how he cut his teeth!

    Sam Leterna of #WrestleTea

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 23:10


    Sam Leterna is a force of nature and one of the busiest people in pro-wrestling. From #WrestleTea to MLW to StarrCast to CCW, she is revolutionizing both what it means to be in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Listen to Sam talk about about her background and why she runs so hard. Try and keep up! 

    Spencer Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 35:49


    We have on the podcast hosting, punk rock wrestling promoter Spencer Love. Spencer, via Love Pro Wrestling, has created an excellent niche for himself in podcasting. And we talk about his awesome Punk Rock Inspired promotion. Spencer is a dang nice guy and someone whose passion for the business is infectious. 

    Evan Rivers from WrestleCore

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 33:08


    I saw Evan River wrestle Japanese legend Yoshiko in an incredible match and was immediately made a fan. For someone just making their footprint, Rivers' deftness, dexterity, and determination makes you feel like he already has IT. Then, halfway through the interview I find out that Evan's story is even more layered than I expected as he said he has cystic fibrosis. Evan talking about how it held him back from training and how hard it is to wrestle with that diagnosis. He even talks about why he feels it is so important. If you go to Facebook.com/TheWrestlingIndependt and click the video, there is a link to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in America and the video has a donation link to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Canada.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBravus IPA Stout and Craft N/A Variety Non-Alcoholic BeerDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    State of Emergency

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 31:07


    Miles DeVille and Sebastian Wolfe make up State of Emergency - the hottest tag team in the PNW scene. We have them courtesy of WrestleCore but they're dominating every other promotion as well. Listen to how Covid helped them become a better team, how adding Tara Zep only makes them better, and the big big things they have in the works. Catch them now so you can say you knew them when. Only on The Heartbeat of Pro Wrestling - The Wrestling Independent. 

    Calamity Kate and the Luna Vachon Lunatic Documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 39:58


    Katie Kroll, aka Calamity Kate is a pyro dancer, burlesque dance, professional wrestler, documentary film maker and Your Favorite MILF. Kate is making a documentary about the late Luna Vachon and running one of my favorite companies, WrestleCore! Listen before you head to the Waldorf in Vancouver this weekend for Lucha Libre 4uatro!

    Willow Nightingale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 28:02


    In honor of Willow Nightingale winning the Jordan Page Memorial Award this past weekend at Capital Championship Wrestling's 1 year anniversary - I'm replaying Willow's interview from earlier this year. Pay attention, because you'll hear the ENTIRE reason this show started!

    Justin Cider

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 30:38


    Justin Cider is a 40 year old rookie from WrestleCore whose insatiable drive and willingness to be open to new opportunities are inspiring. Listen to Justin as he talks to Mike Fresh about traveling hours and hours round trip just to train during the pandemic. Plus the incredible way his daughter works into his story, hint - they're coming for Gold one day. All this and more on 'The Heartbeat of ProWrestling"Bravus IPA Stout and Craft N/A Variety Non-Alcoholic BeerBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Vita Von Starr

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 36:39


    It's TIME mmmaaaannnn... We're joined by the circus-performer turned wrestling STARR Vita Von Starr! Vita has a huge match in a 2 out of 3 falls for the Capital Championship Wrestling TitleMatch Network Championship this Saturday August 6th for Blood in the Sand in Houston, DE!We talk gothic Philadelphia, Circus Performing, and how she's such a natural performer and entertainment at heart. Find out how this Punk Rocker joined The Righteous and just how much work goes into becoming a STARREarlier in the Day, Vita will be at the 2300 Arena for ICONS of Wrestling! Check her out on August 6th, LIVE! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBravus IPA Stout and Craft N/A Variety Non-Alcoholic BeerDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Katie Arquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 26:17


    'The Queen of the Silver Screen' Katie Arquette has been nothing short of all over the Small Screen in 2022 as she's been from WWE to AEW to now Capital Championship Wrestling on August 6th for their 1-YEAR Anniversary Show, Blood in the Sand. Katie has been focusing on high quality with the incredible training, modeling, and grit that is blazing one hell of a trail. Katie talks about her debut match with Britt Baker, using it to help her focus her career, and how a little Katie would look at her today! All this and more, on The Heartbeat of Professional Wrestling.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBravus IPA Stout and Craft N/A Variety Non-Alcoholic BeerDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    1CW Prez Shawn Hardy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 26:49


    1CW and CCW in Delaware helped create a home for The Wrestling Independent. Shawn Hardy is the guy behind 1CW and listen to his journey and how much love he puts into his product. August 6th is 1CW's Hall of Fame show and CCW's 1 year anniversary. Make sure you are IN HOUSTON, DE for that historic night.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBravus IPA Stout and Craft N/A Variety Non-Alcoholic BeerDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Invicta FC's President Shannon Knapp and WrestleCore's Taryn From Accounting

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 45:46


    #InvictaFC48 is LIVE on AXS TV at 9 p.m. on July 20th. Shannon Knapp drops by to talk all about the upcoming card and the love that she puts into MMA. Plus, Taryn from Accounting, one of the most badass wrestlers to come from PNW is storming into the Waldorf in Vancouver Sunday the 24th. I sat down to talk with who I see has a big future. All this, plus talking about Titan Championship Wrestling on the Heartbeat of Professional WrestlingBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBravus IPA Stout and Craft N/A Variety Non-Alcoholic BeerDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Everyone's Favorite, Numi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 32:54


    Find out how a Documentary on Session Moth Martina created a dream and pathway for this filmmaker from Ireland to become both a pro-wrestler and burlesque dancer. Numi is more than just a rock star in the ring as she also battles MS while wrestling. Find out about how she overcomes these obstacles and how the Core of WrestleCore has helped her make a twinkling dream into Ireland's best damn rocker!

    Season 2 Premier! G-Sharpe!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 27:12


    I became a G-Sharpe fan after 30 seconds of watching him in the ring. He went from a soft intro to a standing ovation and had the crowd until raucous applause at the finish. The Rickshaw Theater in Vancouver went INSANE. We cover this, the Monster Factory Step In The Arena and the amazing show that was, and so much more!

    WrestleCore Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 16:07


    I had to take a moment to thank everyone and explain my excitement about one of the most unique and fun promotions out there! If you were there, this is for you. If you weren't there - what are you waiting for?

    Above Average Joe Scott and PJ Savage Sit Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 15:13


    I am less than 12 hours away from leaving to go to Vancouver. 2 of my good friends in wrestling, Joe Scott and PJ Savage are about to collide this Sunday at Upper Limit Wrestling. I asked the two of them to sit down with me so I can try to stop this war.

    God's Gift, Michael Richards Blais

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 21:18


    Salvation Comes to The Wrestling Independent as the Leader of the Clandestine Society comes on to talk about being trained by TJ Wilson, his goals for WrestleCore, and how since his FIRST memory he knew that he wanted to be a professional wrestler! All that and more!

    The Wrestling Independent 50 Ep Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 10:17


    From Gabby, to PJ, to Willow, to Drew Blood, WrestleCore, and More! It has been a hell of a year. Listen to find out about our summer plans, commentating opportunities, and what to look out for!

    Calamity Kate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 39:58


    Calamity Kate is a professional wrestler, burlesque dancer, musician, and mother. She is the woman behind WrestleCore and the filmmaker behind the upcoming #LunaVachon documentary. All because she hates to be bored. Oh, I almost forgot. She's also... Your Favorite MILF

    Red Dawg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 27:17


    Red Dawg is an ex military professional wrestler who found a fun and unique take on the old soldier gimmick. Red Dawg is someone who is on the fast track because he is willing to set a goal and find out how to achieve it. And for someone who waited so long to do this, he is having the time of his life! Meet the man behind the 3 Count Podcast... and so many more. Real quick, there were a lot of issues the past couple of weeks, I want to personally apologize to Red Dawg and the fans for the messed up schedule.

    Ref. Joe King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 32:27


    Ref. Joe King is coming at us from WrestleCore! Joe, was a life long fan who needed just the smallest push to finally say he wanted to be a part of the show. While only reffing for just through the pandemic to now, Joe already is working like someone who has had years in the business. Find out all about Joe King, the amazing stuff WrestleCore is doing, and how burlesque and circus are shaping the PNW!

    Eddie Velazquez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 30:15


    Mr. Motivation isn't just a gimmick, it is a lifestyle. This writer, musician, motivational speaker, and Pro Wrestler's life goal is to be driven to better those around him. Tune in and listen to someone, that if you're having a bad day, will definitely show you what motivation really is! Great guy. Great talent. All around motivation.

    Alice Starr and fan ep. Willow Raven

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 49:33


    Alice Starr is Canada's Only Drag Queen Wrestler. Here Alice's amazing and unique story of how she is trying to blaze a new trail in professional wrestling. We also have our first fan interview with Willow Raven and how she is living her best life. This episode is definitely for 18+

    Adam Ryder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 27:23


    Tonight is the Night Wrestling get's Shaken to it's CORE! Adam Ryder, this heartthrob of PNW is a top-level worker who is about to break out and wow the world. How can a guy raised on Razor Ramon and Shawn Michaels not be the next break out star? Join us as we introduce the world to Wrestle Core!

    Boom Harden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 17:23


    Representing the Camden DMA Boom Harden is looking to take the mantle from Camden wrestlers such as Lince Dorado and Bundy. I let Boom know, that in the past few months, I can't stop hearing everyone talk about him. Find out what the hype is about and how he's not even started yet.

    1CW CCW Mid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 8:27


    We are halfway through! CassXL with a fan in the ring, after the win! What a show!

    1CW/CCWPreview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 8:27


    Tonight is Championship Wrestling in Delaware! 1CW President Shawn Hardy sits down and talks about the amazing upcoming show. Tune in on Delmarva Sports online or Title Match Network!

    Willow Nightingale

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 28:02


    Willow Nightingale is one of the busiest and hardest workers in the business. Frasch says that knowing she will being main eventing PPVs in a few years is WHY he came out of retirement! Listen to the story of how that all happened, how this 'Weirdo' is blazing her own trail and what it means to her knowing she's inspiring young girls! What an amazing star.

    Ref Julie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 31:09


    Ref Julie is an rising star in the referee world for wrestling. Julie has to be to catch the eye of a company such as Capital Championship Wrestling, debuting with on the 26th. Check out her beautiful and inspiring story about a career dedicated to her grandmother.

    Deonna Purrazzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 15:05


    The #ChampChamp is here! Deonna Purrazzo joins the Heartbeat of Professional Wrestling to talk about women's wrestling, her upcoming year of graduating college and marriage... and why, since her release from NXT she's on a tear to be one of the best in the world! #Virtuosa Next!

    Upper Limit Wrestling: Indies Unite!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 32:14


    Indies can be bastions for creativity and freedom for wrestlers. Upper Limit is just that, a fan driven product that allows the wrestlers to try awesome things become the best versions of themselves. Join Frasch and Upper Limit's owner, Raul, as they talk about the HUGE Indies Unite show, how important creativity and art is in wrestling, and what it is like to bring your passion to life.

    Jarett Diaz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 24:04


    Jarett Diaz is an amazing wrestler who works for the WWE as a Production Assistant. Jarett has a work ethic and pedigree that he gives everything to. He's trained and worked for New Japan, WXW, and many others. Find out what it was like walking up to the WWE headquarters at 19 and just asking for a job. This, Indies Unite! Upper Limit Wrestling! and more!

    Combat Fights Unlimited Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 33:09


    Combat Fights Unlimited is a hybrid Pro-Wrestling/MMA style promotion. While the guys might have BloodSport, Jon Moxley, and Josh Barnett; The women of CFU are hitting back with Masha Slamovich, Marina Shafir, Lady Frost, and so many more bad-ass wrestlers that are scary on their nice days. Tom, the owner and booker of Combat Fights Unlimited, is on to preview his double header show on March 12th.

    Double Shot - PJ Savage and The Faceless Ones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 54:55


    We have our first Double Shot episode with the TAKEOVER! PJ Savage, The Faceless Ones, along with J Boujii (episode 2 weeks ago) are working their way to become the next premiere independent faction. Following in the footsteps blazed by people like Homicide, Low-Ki and more!

    Wrestle Core Announcement! CW from De.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 42:33


    The Announcement is Finally Here! Wrestle Core, headed by FightKobraKia, is creating a fan interaction experience like no other. Multiple personalities such as Mike Frasch from TWI, Pollo Del Mar, Barby Villela, and more bring their voices to the unique Wrestle Core Experiences, like Dropkick3000. Join us for 10 foot robots, horror shows, lucha, and more. With more ways to have your voices heard than anywhere else. Wrestle Core... It's coming! Stay tuned to the review of the awesome show from Championship Wrestling from DE this past weekend!

    J Boujii

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 28:23


    J Boujii, one of the members of #TAKEOVER, is looking to TAKEOVER the independent wrestling world. Of all the wrestlers that I have talked to, J Boujii's passion and drive that is second to none. When he's not turning head's J Boujii is working on becoming one of the best in the world. This is the first into a 3 part series on a group that is turning heads all around the business.

    Chick 'Cocky' Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 26:35


    Chick 'Cocky' Knight was one of the first professional wrestlers in the U.K. and was in the first televised matches in 1938. Hear Chick's incredible true story of being a wrestler, stuntman, bodyguard, and being a triple-life saver recognized by the Crown. Hear this incredible story, and find out more at https://tinyurl.com/chickknight

    Jacques Rougeau, The Mountie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 40:22


    Jacques Rougeau, The Mountie, comes on 'The Heartbeat of Professional Wrestling' to talk about the amazing new series/contest that is starting in May at his Lutte Academie, or Wrestling Academy, in Canada that is about fan interaction, round robin voting, with the final four training for 3 months at The Nightmare Factory with QT Marshall. Yes, that is Brett Hart kicking off the show, and you're going to hear from QT himself.Jacques talks about his time in the WWE, and how bullying by the Dynamite Kid lead him to launching an anti-bullying campaign throughout Montreal. Mr. Rougeau says that doing that was, at first, more about healing himself and then the joy he gets from reaching and helping students.All of that, growing up a Rougeau, and more... on The Wrestling Independent.

    Billie Starkz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 32:07


    Billie Starkz is a high school junior, who's a professional wrestler by night. Mike Frasch, our host, is a high school junior English teacher. This makes for an interesting interview as we find out about the amazing time Billie is having making a name for herself, text AEW stars, all while skipping Junior Prom to Wrestle. This is in Billie's Blood. Get to know this star who's rising everyday and you'll see on your TV by the end of the decade. All this and find out about Intergender Wrestling Bonanza 11 - Bonanzaboree on The Wrestling Independent.

    Stan Stylez Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 25:14


    Stan Stylez drops in again to talk Intergender Wrestling Bonanza 11 - Bonazaboree! The King of Cream talks about his new Creamy World Order, that damned Marcus Mathers, Masha Slamovich, and just WHY OH WHY he's becoming the godfather of intergender wresting. Keep an eye out in March, as Stan's C.W.O merch will be included in our Indy Gift Basket Give-Away!

    Mike Outlaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 18:03


    Glory Pro Wrestling Champ Mike Outlaw stops 'The Heartbeat of Professional Wrestling' by to talk to Dr. Jeremy about Glory Pro's upcoming shows. Find out why this standout is making waves all over. Is Mike Outlaw coming to a town near you? You better damn well hope so!

    Marchello Squirewell, owner, CCW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 43:43


    The mind behind Capital Championship Wrestling finally joins the show to talk this Sunday's upcoming show with Willow Nightingale, Riley Shepard, Megan Bayne, and so many more. Marchello talks about why he started a women's fed, what surprises may be coming soon, and just what he hopes to happen.

    Riley Shepard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 28:50


    'The Gladiator of the Geeks" stops by to talk about the upcoming CCW show this Saturday Jan. 29th in Houston DE. Riley talks about empowering women in wrestling, growing up a geek... and WHY you should never leave a woman scorned. Hint: She'll become a badass wrestler. All this and more, on The Wrestling Independent.

    Jeff Jarrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 18:01


    The Man in Black stops by The Wrestling Independent to talk about his upcoming show with Eric Bischoff this Saturday in St. Louis, GCW, the late Harley Race, and more!

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