Wrestleville

4/30/2025 - Wrestling promoter who turned into an author, Sheldon Goldberg is my guest. Sheldon talks about his third book a “Mad Dog's Tale.” Find out how Sheldon's experience in pro wrestling is helping him with his success in writing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Veteran Jack Vaughn shares stories of Ohio Valley Wrestling and how he found the character he is using today. He also talks about the high and lows of his long in-ring career, and how important social media is for marketing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro wrestler Ricky Reyes, talks about his role as Cortez Castro on the groundbreaking TV show, Lucha Undergound. Find out all you want to know about what Ricky experienced during the run of the show. Diehard fans will love this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/21/2025 - Independent pro wrestler, Brayden Toon talks about what his family thought of him joining the sport even though they were involved in it as well. Brayden shares what age he was when he had his first match, and find out what he does to help him stand out with different wrestling promotions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Williams talks about what drives him to be so good inside the wrestling ring! Though, he hasn't signed his name to a big contract, Aaron admits that he is enjoying the journey his career is taking him. If you are new in the business of pro wrestling, or you just want to be a better wrestler, you have to listen to this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/14/2025 - From the Netherlands, Tom “Barong” Chong talks about the mask he wears and the meaning of his nickname. Tom also tells stories of the time he spent training in the United States! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2nd generation pro wrestler, Evan Golden talks about how his family's legacy motivates him to be his best. Hear Evan and Vinny share stories of Tyler Shoop and Sal Rinauro. The two also talk about working out and Vinny's most recent book, “Wrestle Black Bart.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matty Ice has been grinding it out on the independent scene for 13 years. Find out what some of the companies he has wrestled for, and why is now more selective in where he works today.  Matty shares some stories from his long journey and what his goal in wrestling is! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly 10 years in professional wrestling, Duke Davis talks about his transition to the ion-ring sport from football. Find out what wrestling promotion are special for him, and hear Duke share his respect for the National Wrestling Alliance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18-year-old pro wrestler, Ava Brooks talks about why she wanted to pursue pro wrestling. Hear stories about her journey through her training days, what family thinks about her wrestling, and the winning of her first title! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Author and pro wrestling historian, John Cosper returns to Wrestleville to talk about the Mildred Burke movie, “Queen of the Ring.” Queen of the Ring Movie Review Vinny Berry   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawna Reed tells us what her family thought about her wanting to be a pro wrestler. She also talks about all the serious injuries that she has suffered. Find out what well-known wrestler helped her take her wrestling to an A-GAME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/24/2025 - The Baker Boys talk about the success that they are having in pro wrestling throughout the Midwest. Find out who they like stepping into the ring with, and how much they both like to fight. Also hear how Big Papa keeps them in check! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/20/2025 - Author Dr. Jeremy Housewright returns to the show to talk about his new book, “For the Love of the Show II.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ace Perry shares how his passion for pro wrestling drove him to find a ring and for people to train him. Find out what wrestling shows he likes to watch and where his first overseas tour was! All this, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky Reyes talks about his 25-year career. He also talks about his times wrestling and training in Japan. Find out why Ricky stepped away from the in-ring sport for a short time, and why he decided to come back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/10/2025 - Author, filmmaker, wrestling historian, and educator, Evan Ginzburg comes onto the show! Evan talks about his new book, “Wrestling Rings, Blackboards, & Movie Sets. He also shares stories from when he worked on the movie set of “The Wrestler.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sinn Bodhi shares his experience from his 25 years in professional wrestling. He also talks about the incredible wrestling figures that he makes and all the animals that he has rescued! makes and all the animals that he has rescued! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vinny discuss the auto-biography of Steve Keirn, one half of the Fabulous Ones! The Keirn Chronicles: Vol. 1 - “The Fabulous Wrestling Life of Steve Keirn.” takes the reader into his life and pro wrestling career! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cuban Assassin returns to talk about the close calls that he has faced from the hands of the fans. He also shares how he was investigated by the Secret Service just for a character a promoter wanted him to portray. All this and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cuban Assassin, Richie Acevedo talks his career in wrestling and in acting. He shares stories of his father, the original Cuban Assassin, and the heat that the character generated over the years!ginal Cuban Assassin, and the heat that the character generated over the years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mario Pardua shares his passion for his home country of Poland and what made him decide to come to the United States. Find out what Mario has been doing with National Wrestling Alliance, and why he is so excited about what the company is doing for the in-ring sport! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Gresham returns for Part 2 of his conversation with Vinny Berry. Hear Jonathan talk about how the independent scene has changed since he moved his way up the ranks. Also, find out what was revealed to him during his time in AEW, and who has the bigger bicep, him or his wife, Jordynne Grace! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Gresham has wrestled all over the world and he has stepped into the ring with some of the best who have laced up a pair of boots. Find out what wrestler inspired him to pursue the in-ring sport, and how he came up with the “Octopus” moniker. Jonathan talks about wrestling psychology and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victor Iniestra talks about how the sport of professional wrestling has evolved, and why it pushes him to get better after being 10 years in the sport. Find out why Victor got into powerlifting and why he likes it so much! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNA superstar, Jack Price talks about his experience with the “Gut-Check Challenge,” and how it changed his life. He also talks about his excitement about the WWE & TNA merge. Jack also tells the listener how he came up with his pro wrestling name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Jay talks about the experience he has gained from the two decades he has worked in professional wrestling. He talks about marketing, betting on himself, and how he passes his knowledge onto the newer wrestlers coming into the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Gregory T. Glading is the guest this episode. Gregory talks about his new book release, “Rita's Ring.” “Rita's Ring” is a fictional story that tells a love story that takes place in the colorful world of professional wrestling! Vinny and Gregory talk about the book's premise, some of its characters, and where the listener can buy it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sir Mat Fitchett, a 15-year professional wrestler and master of Pro-Jitsu comes onto the show to talk about his career. He speaks about wrestling outside of the United States, the St. Louis wrestling tradition, and being influenced by Val Venis and the Godfather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Elgin has had success in professional wrestling that most wrestlers will never experience. At the top of his game, accusations of mental anguish sent his life and career spiraling out of control. With Elgin's reputation in ruins, many of his peers and supporters turned their backs on him. After spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to clear his name in a court of law, Elgin achieved that goal and set the record straight. Here is his story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio Valley Wrestling alumni, Drew Hernandez talks about the benefits of working at the iconic school under Al Snow. Hear him share stories about the fans, psychology, and the art of playing the heel! All this and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaden Newman talks about what it was like to start training at the age of 14. He also shares how he prepared for the match he had with Jonathan Gresham and traveling to wrestle outside of the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the 25-year mark of his professional wrestling career, Dean Allmark holds nothing back. He shares how the Covid pandemic disrupted his economics, and how the sport is still struggling today in the United Kingdom. Dean also talks about creating his own moves and being true to his innovation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After more than two decades in the sport of professional wrestling, Marshe Rockett is still living the day. Hear him share stories about what has led to his longevity, and the opportunities that have come his way because of his hard work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The Strongest man in the state of Tennessee,” Hunter Wolfe comes to Wrestleville. The 26-year-old professional already has 10 years in the sport. Hear him share what his parents think about his career choice, stories about the School of Morton, and his role of being a leader in the locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Papadon talks about how challenging it was to break into the wrestling business in the late 90s under Homicide. He also shares his opinions on the way the younger generation of wrestlers are doing things. Papadon talks about old school matches and what he likes so much about playing the bad guy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Grim talks about how he got started in professional wrestling, and he shares what it is like after being in 10 years in. Learn about the documentary that was made about him called “Body Bagged.” Mr. Grim tells of what it like to be wrestling matches with the NWA! All this and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big man, Sam Stackhouse talks about how one video clip of a match that went viral, is what changed his pro career! Now, Sam is in high-demand and he working for top indie promotions around the country. You will hear Sam shares stories about him wrestling in GCW, LOKO, and the NWA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rockstar, Poalo Triassi has balanced his personal life and his professional wrestling career for 17 years. Find about the fight scene in Montreal, Canada and learn about the Torture Chambers, the school where Poalo assists Blue Onyx in training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Royce Isaacs talks about wrestling for New Japan Pro Wrestling, and why he thinks his style draws him to work in Japan. He also talks about how some wrestling promotions fit his career better than others. Royce shares the characteristic that he believes is responsible for his success. All this and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Light - Heavyweight Champion, Sodapop talks about Dogg Pound Championship and Texas Style Wrestling companies. He also shares about what it means for the National Wrestling Alliance to expand the territory system. All this and so much more!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Portland Wrestling historian, Kerby Strom talks about his recently released VHS tape. Strom along with Ken Hamblin preserve some classic bouts from the Pacific Northwest. Old- School wrestling will not want to miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Hood talks about the many aspects of pro wrestling. He explains how he navigates the travels, the social media, and the entertaining that takes place inside the ring! Drew also mentions the value in Youtube and find out who Helga is! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Vinny shares a small portion of some of the year's most memorable moments. Hear about the milestones, the retirements, the awards, and those who have passed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Once a famous and successful international model from Milan, Italy, Sam Della Valle talks about his journey into professional wrestling. Hear stories of who he trained under, his elegant robes, and his beautiful hair! He is one heel that everyone loves to hate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Promoter Sheldon Goldberg, from New England Championship Wrestling, talks about his fictional series of novels based on pro wrestling. Hear his amazing story of how the idea came to him and where you can buy them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn Carlson shares his unique story of how he became a wrestler after working behind the scenes in the sport. Shawn talks about the importance of growing pro wrestling in his community of Seaford, Delaware, and find out more about the CW1 wrestling promotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas author, Ray Lopez comes onto the show to talk about his new book, "Lock Up." Get lost while reading this unique book that will breakdown some of the facts of pro wrestling and it will have you looking at it with a whole new perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas based wrestler, Nathaniel Greysin talks about what it means for him to work without a manger and how he is finding his own path. He also speaks on what is means to be trained by Rodney Mack and Jazz and the benefits that come from learning from them. Also, hear about the news on the NWA territories! All this and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices