Best For Business

Best For Business continues Ref Month with Episode 89 with D.M. Stevens, a referee and former wrestler whose story runs deep through the independent wrestling scene. D.M. Stevens opens up about his beginnings in backyard wrestling, the wild names and moments that came from that time, and how Corey Havoc recruited him into the business. We dive into his early career as a wrestler under the name “Da...

Best For Business keeps Ref Month rolling with Episode 88 featuring Brendan Paul. A rising name in the referee game, Brendan shares his journey from training at the New England Pro Wrestling Academy to becoming one of the most trusted officials in the Northeast scene. We cover Brendan’s transition into refereeing, the biggest lessons he learned from NEPWA, why refereeing, and his first match and m...

Episode 87 of Best For Business continues Ref Month with one of the most respected referees in the game, Dave Miller. From his start in wrestling to making history by counting the final three in Ric Flair’s Last Match, Dave brings an incredible journey through pro wrestling. In this conversation, Dave reflects on his beginnings, the Texas and Mississippi wrestling scenes, his biggest mentors, and...

Episode 86 of Best For Business keeps Ref Month rolling with Ref Bill, one of the most respected officials on the independent wrestling scene today. Bill shares how his love for the business started with Georgia Championship Wrestling, before eventually finding his way into the ring as a referee. From his first opportunities with PAPW to standout moments at Blitzkrieg! Pro, XWA, EVOLVE, Beyond Wre...

Episode 85 of Best For Business continues our second annual Ref Month with special guest Pat Savino, a senior official whose journey through the world of professional wrestling is packed with unique experiences, opportunities, and unforgettable moments. Pat opens up about how he first got involved in wrestling before transitioning into refereeing, a path that led him to opportunities with promotio...

Episode 84 of Best For Business kicks off our second annual Ref Month with none other than Kevin Quinn , one of the most respected referees in professional wrestling. Kevin takes us through his journey, beginning with how he was originally set to be a professional bowler before trading the lanes for the squared circle. He opens up about his early goals in refereeing, his first big opportunities, a...

Episode 83 of Best For Business, hosted by “Coach C” Chris Sanders, features Isaiah Broner, a rising star whose journey blends athleticism, grit, and adaptability in the world of professional wrestling. We start with Isaiah’s early involvement in sports, his transition from football to pro wrestling, and the pivotal lessons he learned training with House of Truth. He shares insights into the Michi...

Episode 82 of Best For Business, hosted by “Coach C” Chris Sanders, features Knuckles Nelson, a seasoned pro wrestler whose story spans from the New England independent scene to international competition and legacy building in and out of the ring. We begin with how Knuckles got involved in wrestling later in life, his early inspirations, and his first interactions with Tony Rumble, which led to th...

Episode 81 of Best For Business, hosted by “Coach C” Chris Sanders, features Donnie Peppercricket, a larger-than-life personality whose journey from the Nebraska wrestling scene to hardcore, high-flying, and memorable tag team matches makes for an unforgettable conversation. We start by exploring how Donnie first got involved in wrestling, the Nebraska wrestling scene, and whether becoming a profe...

Episode 80 of Best For Business, hosted by “Coach C” Chris Sanders, features Archadia, one of the most respected names to come out of the Northeast wrestling scene. From his early beginnings to becoming a champion and innovator, Archadia’s story is filled with passion, unforgettable matches, and a legacy that continues to impact independent wrestling. We kick things off with how Archadia first got...

Episode 79 of Best For Business , hosted by “Coach C” Chris Sanders, features Josh Powers , a dynamic wrestler known for his blend of intensity, humor, and technical skill. From his early steps in pro wrestling to creating his own path, Josh shares a career full of hard-hitting action, comedy, and global experiences. We start with Josh’s entry into pro wrestling , including his first match where h...

Episode 78 of Best For Business features none other than Ethan HD. From training with legends to traveling the world, Ethan’s journey is packed with stories that prove why he’s become such a respected name in wrestling. We start with Ethan’s early love for pro wrestling, his favorite wrestlers growing up, and what inspired him to step into the ring. He breaks down his first steps in wrestling, inc...

Episode 77 of Best For Business shines a spotlight on Choppa City, the powerhouse tag team of Atiba and Bruce Wayans. This one’s a little different. We first dive deep into Atiba’s journey, then transition into Bruce’s career, before bringing it all together with their story as Choppa City. We kick things off with Atiba, breaking down his roots in the Colorado wrestling scene and how he got his st...

Episode 76 of Best For Business , hosted by “Coach C” Chris Sanders, features Jake Logan , a standout talent who’s been immersed in wrestling since childhood. We kick things off with Jake’s story of growing up around the business, influenced by his father Jack Logan of Top of Texas Professional Wrestling , and what it was like to begin training at just 8 years old . By 17, Jake was already in the...

Episode 75 of Best For Business features Derrick Jannetty , a cornerstone of Utah’s wrestling scene and a name synonymous with UCW-Zero. From his earliest dreams of becoming a wrestler to carving out a unique path in the business, Derrick’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and legacy. - 0:00 Derrick Jannetty Trailer 0:51 Best For Business Introduction  1:20 Introduction  1:40 How Did The Pro...

Episode 74 of Best For Business welcomes Ariel , a true pioneer of women’s wrestling in New England and beyond. From breaking barriers in the early days of independent women’s wrestling to making a return years later, Ariel’s journey is one of passion, persistence, and legacy. - 0:00 Ariel Trailer 0:41 Best For Business Introduction  1:10 Introduction 1:35 Why Pro Wrestling? 3:36 Ariel’s Favorites...

Seabass Finn joins me for Episode 73 of Best For Business . From humble beginnings in amateur wrestling to making waves across the New England scene and even the NJPW Academy , Seabass brings a unique perspective to the business with grit, creativity, and heart. - 0:00 Seabass Finn Trailer 0:42 Best For Business Introduction  1:11 Introduction  1:24 Transitioning from Amateur Wrestling to Pro Wres...

Brad Hollister joins me for Episode 72 of Best For Business, hosted by “Coach C” Chris Sanders, and this one is as sizzling as it gets. From amateur wrestling roots to making waves across the independent scene, Brad who is also known as “Big Bacon” unpacks a journey full of grit, growth, and gold. -0:00 Brad Hollister Trailer0:40 Best For Business Introduction 1:09 Introduction1:59 How Does Pro Wr...

Bay Ragni joins me for Episode 71 of Best For Business, hosted by “Coach C” Chris Sanders, and takes us on a journey through the early days of ECW, the Philly wrestling scene, and the legacy of Chubby Dudley. This episode is packed with stories from the trenches of independent wrestling, reflections on risk-taking, and insight into a career that has touched every corner of the wrestling business f...

Matt Magnum is this week’s guest for Episode 70 of Best For Business, hosted by "Coach C" Chris Sanders! -0:00 Matt Magnum Trailer0:38 Best For Business Introduction 1:07 Introduction1:21 Matt Magnum’s Start in Wrestling 2:48 Matt Magnum’s Backyard Wrestling Names3:29 “New England Promotions”4:05 ACW4:44 Becoming “Matt Magnum”5:29 Matt Magnum’s First Match vs. JT Dunn6:17 Matt’s Transiti...

John Steele joins me for Episode 69 of Best For Business, hosted by “Coach C” Chris Sanders. -0:00 John Steele Trailer0:39 Best For Business Introduction 1:08 Introduction2:33 Getting Involved in Pro Wrestling 4:05 Finding Independent Wrestling 4:25 Going to The XWA Event Center & First Independent Wrestling Show6:32 Learning About Training7:39 Training at XWA & Learning From The Trainers1...

Chase Del Monte joins me for Episode 68 of Best For Business for an incredible conversation filled with wild stories, deep insights, and decades of New England wrestling history. -0:00 Chase Del Monte Trailer0:39 Best For Business Introduction 1:08 Introduction1:43 Why Pro Wrestling?2:53 Getting Involved in Pro Wrestling 4:08 Learning from Dukes Dalton4:44 The Inspiration Behind Chase Del Monte at...

Clara Carter joins me for Episode 67 of Best For Business, hosted by "Coach C" Chris Sanders. We dive into Clara’s journey from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to professional wrestling, including what led her to leave BJJ and how she fell in love with the world of pro wrestling. Clara discusses transitioning into the business, what it was like learning from the legendary Dr. Tom Prichard, and how t...

Scotty Slade is this week’s guest for Episode 66 of Best For Business hosted by "Coach C" Chris Sanders. -0:00 Scotty Slade Trailer0:54 Best For Business Introduction 1:23 Introduction 1:38 Learning From Steve Bradley2:43 Biggest Lessons Learned From Steve Bradley3:17 The Early WFA Days4:15 The Inspiration Behind “Scotty Slade”5:28 The Slade Brothers6:31 When Did Ray Slade Stopped?7:05 W...

AC Mack is this week’s guest for Episode 65 of Best For Business hosted by "Coach C" Chris Sanders. -0:00 AC Mack Trailer0:39 Best For Business Introduction 1:08 Introduction 1:31 The Inspiration Behind AC Mack2:13 The Inspiration Behind The Gear4:36 Biggest Lessons Learned From AR Fox5:19 Favorite WWA4 Matches5:55 The Georgia Wrestling Scene6:48 Branching Out in Pro Wrestling 7:51 First...