Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In this episode, MVP answers fresh Patreon questions, starting with his signature fashion style and the influence of Japanese wrestling culture—including legends like Satoshi Kojima, Tenzan, Mitsuharu...

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In this episode, MVP reveals how legendary mentors like Arn Anderson and William Regal shaped his heel psychology, ring style, and mindset. He explains what makes “selling” so powerful in wrestling—fro...

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In this episode, MVP breaks down what separates top wrestlers from the rest—from mastering nerves in high-stakes WWE matches, to the critical difference between pre-taped and live promos. He shares how...

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. This episode begins with the origin story behind the Hurt Syndicate's theme music. MVP breaks down how the track came together with Smoke DZA, Westside Gunn, and producer Cartune Beatz—from beat ed...

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In this episode, MVP pulls back the curtain on the physical toll, financial realities, and emotional challenges that come with life in—and after—the ring. He shares how evolving medical standards in WW...

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In this episode, MVP reconnects with Gangrel at a Coastal Championship Wrestling anniversary show in South Florida. Originally slated for a one-on-one bout, their match shifts into a tag-team showdown...

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In this episode, MVP breaks down locker room heat—what it is, how to avoid it, and why disrespect can make life on the road miserable. He shares stories of The Miz being kicked out of the locker room b...

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. This episode explores what it truly takes to build trust, chemistry, and long-term credibility between wrestlers—especially while working nonstop on the road. MVP breaks down how weekly live events act...

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In this episode, MVP breaks down the politics, psychology, and professionalism behind losing a match in pro wrestling—and why it’s not always a bad thing. From taking losses to elevate the Hurt Busines...

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In this episode, MVP reveals how he fought to create and protect the MVP character—from pitching it to WWE brass in a high-stakes 30-second meeting with John Laurinaitis, to delivering a full treatment...

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In this premiere episode, MVP pulls back the curtain on life as a full-time wrestler, revealing the brutal reality of spending over 270 days a year on the road. From catching red-eyes after live events...