Alliance Blog Podcast: Interviews with Independent Wrestlers and Wrestling Personalities

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Not too many talents under the NWA umbrella can say they have been with the company since day 1. Big Strong Mims was on the very first set of NWA POWER Tapings and was actually working various duties for the NWA all the way back to the 70th Anniversary Show. In eight years with the National Wrestling Alliance, Mims is a former NWA National Heavyweight Champion and NWA Television Champion. Back in...

Paul Pratt wears many hats. A producer, a writer, a ringside commentator, a manager, and, to be fair, probably about a dozen or more contributions to the world of wrestling and the National Wrestling Alliance. Before he ever wrote an article or produced a talent, he was a fan. Paul is very candid about the National Wrestling Alliance and discusses his point of view both as an employee of the NWA a...

It's Gut-Check Time isn't just a catchphrase; it is the killer mentality that Mike Mondo brings to every aspect of life. Pro Wrestling, Body Building, you name it. Mike Mondo puts the same intensity into the ring as he does into his physical training and preparation for the ring. During the course of his conversation with Jay Cal, Mike Mondo talks about what brought him to the National Wre...

The Southern Six is in shambles. Even before Kerry Morton turned his back on Silas Mason during his NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship Match, signs were starting to show during the Crockett Cup. Although Morton and Taylor won the 2024 Crockett Cup, they were unable to advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 Tournament. Taylor became a regular for the National Wrestling Alliance in 2021, where he i...

Maui Mike and Reggie Lincoln, collectively known as The Wave, competed for the IHWE Tag Team Championship on May 23rd, 2026. In one of the more outlandish interviews for the Alliance Blog, Mike and Reggie spoke to Jay Cal about how they got together as a tag team, their start in professional wrestling, and their opponents, Whiskey Throttle. Please Stay Social with The Wave Reggie Lincoln https://x...

Graduates of DFW All Pro have been looking to make an impact in tag team wrestling. Vince Crane and Dash Morrison get their opportunity to become champions for Iconic Heroes of Wrestling Excellence on Saturday, May 23rd, at the Return. On this episode of the Alliance Blog Podcast, we will speak to both members of Whiskey Throttle and speak with them about their journey in the sport of pro wrestlin...

Take up space. Accidentally living out her dreams was the message we received from Big Mama on her last appearance on the podcast. But since then, Big Mama has continued to forge her own path in the world of sport. A new sense of confidence exudes from the champion as she carries the United Wrestling Network women's championship to new territories and has defended her title throughout the prom...

A career spanning nearly 21 years, Fallah Bahh has travelled the world in professional wrestling; his accolades speak for themselves. Wrestling on TV for the National Wrestling Alliance, just a few years into his career, to teaming with TJ Perkins in Total Non-Stop Action, to traveling the world. On this episode of the Alliance Blog Podcast, Jay speaks to Fallah about his time working with NWA On...

His voice echoed across wrestling venues across the globe. "The World's Most Dangerous Announcer," a nickname coined for Garry Michael Cappetta by James Cornette, is one of the most iconic voices in wrestling. Cappetta has announced marquee matchups going back to 1974, performing for the World Wide Wrestling Federation, American Wrestling Association, and World Championship Wrestling...

When you look up the phrase " grinding " in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Mathias next to it. The personification of hustle, Mathias has been wrestling for just a short time, but has made an impact everywhere he steps. For the past year, he has sat on top of San Diego as the SoCal Pro Heavyweight Champion. A title held in high regard, some of the former champions have been...

"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced" - Van Gogh Long before AERIAL VAN GO was tearing up the International Lucha Libre scene, he was wrestling for NWA Action, Chiakra, NWA Smoky Mountain, Beyond Wrestling, and more. Wrestling internationally in Canada, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and all across the United States, Van Go...

The Southern California Independent Wrestling Scene has produced many outstanding talents in the past twenty-five years. And it would be entirely too hard to imagine the Southern California Independent Scene without thinking about the contributions of Lil Cholo. Not only was he a standout for Martin Marin's WPW, but he was also a big part of Revolution Pro, Ultimate Pro Wrestling, Alternative...

“A true ninja knows not only how to move in the shadows, but how to be a shadow.” – Hattori Hanzo On this episode of the Alliance blog Podcast, Jay Cal sits down with Ninja Mack. Ninja Mack has worked literally all over the world: the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan, and the United States. Jay asks Ninja Mack about his wrestling style. They discuss the viral clips. Joining the circus and auditioning to...

The World Famous CB, aka Cheeseburger, built his brand through the Northeast while working for  Beyond Wrestling , but really started to gain notoriety when he joined the  Ring of Honor . With a smaller stature, CB became the ultimate underdog. Respect and admiration were always a fight from the fans and the locker room. But with each bit of success, CB was able to prove he always belonged. CB has...

A rising tide lifts all boats. Wrestling, promoting, training, Brutal Bob Evans has spent the past 30 years trying to leave the professional wrestling industry in a better position than he found it. Whether as an in-ring competitor, coach, consultant, or seminar leader, Bob Evans has built his legacy on giving back to the wrestling community. We will discuss Bob's legacy in professional wrestl...

The Urban Playboy made his Exodus Pro Wrestling in-ring debut back on December 1st, 2023, winning a six-man gauntlet. The victory planted the seeds for his eventual NWA Midwest Championship victory. The first Midwest Champion in the modern era and a 6’7 level of respect for Exodus Pro. As Midwest Champion, there were no state lines for PB Smooth. Defending his title in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennesse...

Returning to the Bill Greene Sports Complex, in the City of Cudahy, EPIC PRO Wrestling proudly presents Faded Not Jaded, the 12th wrestling spectacular. The Epic Pro Championship will be on the line with Alpha Zo challenging Royce Isaacs on a card that will showcase some of the best talent on the West Coast. On the Alliance Blog Podcast, Jay Cal will speak with Epic Pro founder Andrew Pesina to di...

October 17th, 2025 with the World Junior Heavyweight Championship on the line, at NWA Samhain 3, Alex Taylor defended his title against Spencer Slade. On January's 20th episode of POWERRR, the match aired, and a new champion was crowned. With the news out of the bag, we are proud to have the newly crowned NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion Spencer Slade on the Alliance Guys Podcast. Slade h...

Samoa Joe made his mark in the wrestling industry in 2000. With 25 years in the industry, Samoa Joe has had success every step of the way. A star in Ultimate Pro Wrestling, ZERO1, Ring of Honor, TNA Wrestling, WWE and AEW. Saturday Night, I was afforded the opportunity to interview Samoa Joe. This was a highlight of my podcasting career, as Joe has been my favorite wrestler for over twenty years....

Saturday, October 11th, 2025, Wrestling Evolution debuts in Shelby, NC, at the Weathers Arena at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds with Point of No Return! With several bona fide bangers announced for the debut show in Shelby. Including: Wrestling Evolution Champion Dontay Khalifah vs Saint Julious Wrestling Evolution Tag Team Champions Hustle & Flow (Zay Vega & Jordon Holt) vs Expensive At...

The WWE purchase of AAA has created some interesting moments for both companies. The first Worlds Collide event took place on June 7th, 2025, in Inglewood, California. The second offering of Worlds Collide will take place September 12th, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, immediately following this week's SmackDown. The show will be available to watch on the WWE's YouTube Channel. Matches will in...

Alex Misery is unhinged. A man of many hats, most of whom are insane. He's a vocalist for the band Twisted Misery. He shreds on the skateboard. But where most of our listeners will know Misery is from his time in the ring. High Risk is a statement that has little to no meaning for Misery. Misery joined the National Wrestling Alliance at the first Samhain back in 2023. Before his time with the...

The last time Biggie Biggs wrestled for Dangerous Adrenaline Wrestling Gladiators was in 2018, at DAWG's Wrath of Champions. He held the World Wrestling Grand Prix Championship for 1281 days, on top of being a former NWA New York Champion, NWA New Jersey, and NWA Coastal champion. Biggie's makes his return to DAWG on Saturday, June 28th, at The All American Bash . And it will continue when...

EPIC PRO WRESTLING returns to the Bill Greene Sports Complex in Cudahy, California, on Saturday, June 28th. For the past three years, not so quietly, Andrew Pesina has been the personification of putting your money where your mouth is. Squable Up will be the 10th show for Epic Pro Wrestling and will be highlighted by a huge main event that showcases two of the best in Southern California. Scorpio...