Can Crushers Wrestling Podcast

This week's spotlight is sweeter than honey as Mark "the Mark" and John "the English Professor" wrap up their Killer Bees series with Jumpin' Jim Brunzell! The High Flyer tells us what it was like to give his notice to his friend and trainer, Verne Gagne, how he stood up to multiple promoters who owed him merchandise money, and who he thought was the greatest manager of all time! Send us a Text Me...

Congratulations to Paul who got married yesterday! The Can Crushers used the Freebird Rule as John the English Professor joins Mark, which means we're spared the endless prattling of the Professor's Pontification and no homework! (Although, the Professor still manages to get long-winded.) The guys cover Raw, Smackdown, Dynamite, NXT, NWA, and a less-than-stellar Hell in a Cell. Plus, they introduc...

Mark "the Mark" and John "the English Professor" are still buzzing over this week's Can Crushers Spotlight with one half of one of the greatest tag teams in WWF history, B. Brian Blair! More than generous with his time, Brian carries the Can Crushers way past the one-hour Broadway as he discusses the Cauliflower Alley Club, an organization Brian is spearheading that helps pro wrestlers who have fa...

IWC's Unbreakable was an opportunity for fans in Pittsburgh to say goodbye and that you to the man with war in his name, Wardlow! Mark covers the matches from a fun IWC card and also runs the gamut on WWE programming from Raw to Smackdown to NXT! The English Professor tones down the history lesson (but still has just as much English homework for us) as he solely covers AEW's first episode of Dynam...

Managers are still a thing in pro wrestling! OVW is hot right now, and manager Josh Ashcraft talks about what the old-school managers meant to him and to the wrestling business! He tells Mark what it's like to be part of a broadcast team and has great advice for the next generation of wrestlers, including what he's learned from 30-year wrestling veteran Brutal Bob Evans! The best part of this inte...

Today Mark talks with the "Greatest Damn Woman" Gia Scott who's not only the youngest MCW Women's Champion but a two-time MCW Women's Champion! Gia's story of her introduction to pro wrestling is a bit more touching than most. She's been in the ring with WWE's Melina, she's worked for ROH, and she has her eyes possibly set on Tessa Blanchard! Send us a Text Message. Collar X Elbow - The Wrestling...

Mark and Paul are back in studio looking forward to what could be the biggest week in professional wrestling. The guys give their thoughts on how this week is going to pan out for fans around the world, along with recapping some hot topics from Raw and Smackdown. Class is also back in session as The English Professor returns with some homework! Mark reminds everyone of how red hot OVW is! Don't fo...

The Can Crushers are excited to be back in action, and we kick things off with a spotlight with an OVW loyalist! Having held the OVW TV and Heavyweight Titles simultaneously, Dimes also recent cracked the PWI 500! Dimes tells us who one of his favorite wrestlers is, bay-bay! Two wrestlers come to Mark's mind when he thinks about Dimes, and Dimes agree with both! Send us a Text Message. Support the...

The following podcast is scheduled for one fall! The Can Crushers are back with a special episode covering the Code Red/Asylum joint card! Mark was the ring announcer for the event and is joined today by Noodle and The English Professor! The guys cover the matches and promos but also talk briefly about what they like on Raw, Smackdown, NXT, and AEW! No worries; we will back to our usual antics nex...

The Can Crushers scrap all storylines and dedicate today’s episode to the memory of a very beautiful woman and closet wrestling fan, Helen Martinez, who entered into eternal rest. Mark Martinez shares warm stories about his mother and is joined by his tag team partner, Paul Thomas, The Rated X Can Crusher Pat Lupino, The English Professor John Patalano, and the Can Crushers’ former favorite sponso...

William Lutz is a former OVW TV Champion, and he's also qualified for the $100,000 Ladder Match at Fight For Freedom on September 11! But he has even loftier goals that he shares with Mark today on Can Crushers Spotlight! Lutz also discusses his training and his start in the wrestling industry! Mark has a comparison in mind when he thinks of Lutz, but Lutz doesn't see it that way! Send us a Text M...

Not since Jim Ross introduced fake Razor Ramón and Diesel have two wrestling personalities been so ripped off! But Mark and Paul know that Captain Lou was right when he said, "Often imitated but never duplicated!" The guys talk about the joint Asylum/Code Red card they attended as well as Raw and Smackdown. Mark covers OVW, and the English Professor actually dismisses us without homework! Don't fo...

Jimmy Nutts is back at IWC, and the Can Crushers were the first to grab him for interview! He can't wait to get his hands on Dylan Bostic at IWC's High Stakes 3 on September 13 in Wheeling, WV! Find out what Jimmy's been doing to get physically and mentally prepared for his return! As always, Mark and John dig a little deeper into the past to find out how Jimmy went pro! Listen in, and #LetsGoNutt...

Our lovable garbage slingers cover the Stomp Out Cancer event they attended last weekend before giving Crazii Shea some air time to push the Asylum & Code Red Wrestling joint event in Clearfield this Saturday! Mark & Paul have free tickets for two lucky listeners! The guys also talk OVW, Raw, and Smackdown! The English Professor recalls some great King of the Ring moments! Plus this week's...

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese blows the lid off of what it was like to work during a transitional period in pro wrestling! Mark and John "The English Professor" learn about the guts it took for Mike Droese to approach Vince McMahon and ask for a job with the WWF/WWE! Find out what pay was like while the business struggled! Best of all, "The Dumpster" is a class act who never trashes anyone! Send us a...

On this week's Spotlight, Mark had the opportunity to talk with former OVW TV Champion Drew Hernandez. Drew informs us how hard it was the first few weeks of training, how wrestling is truly a "family", and talks about some of the goals he has for his wrestling career. As always, Thanks to Al Snow and Chad Miller for making this possible! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. Buy Can Crushers...

Even though Mark did a ninety-minute show on IWC, he still has more to say about it! Chad joins him to cover MLW and co-host, because Paul is getting antsy about his football retirement. Then Mark goes solo on OVW. The guys pick apart a decent but not great SummerSlam followed by their brief thoughts on a less-than-stellar Raw and Smackdown. The English Professor demands more classroom participati...

The Can Crushers made a last minute decision to attend IWC Caged Fury, and this show was absolutely Nutts! IRS and The English Professor join Mark for a recap of a card that easily had several Match of the Year candidates! From title changes to wild finishes to double switches to surprise returns, IWC Caged Fury delivered it all! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. Buy Can Crushers Merch At...

Mark had the pleasure to sit down with former two-time OVW TV Champion and former four-time OVW Tag Team Champion, "Bro God" Dustin Jackson. We find out Dustin loves video games and parties, which Mark agrees are two of his favorites things, too. The guys then dive into all types of wrestling and talk about some places Dustin would like to wrestle during his career. As always, Thanks to Al Snow an...

The greatest tag team in wrestling podcast history is reunited as Paul joins Mark for the first time in weeks to discuss Raw and Smackdown Live! NWA and MLW guru Chad joins Mark to talk about a major announcement tonight at 6:00pm! Mark recaps his weekend in Louisville and welcomes recent OVW draftee AJ Daniels to the show. There's beer on the line once again as Mark and Paul make SummerSlam predi...

This week you can hear the paranoia in Mark's voice as he welcomes OVW star Chace Destiny to the show. Chace talks about all the demons he has battled to get to where he is today but knows there are more to come. Chace also discusses how Matt Cappotelli, Rip Rogers, and Al Snow have given him the building blocks to be successful in the ring; he has just twisted them to pave his own path. Thanks to...

Mark checks in on Asylum Pro Wrestling's Crazii Shea and gets us an update on his health and the upcoming show, Skin Deep. Without Chad, Mark gives us the MLW report then chats with The Final Count's own Ryan Mosley about the latest happenings in OVW. Paul calls into the show to give his thoughts on Raw and Smackdown, as well his love to Can Crusher Nation. The English Professor is chomping on his...

Mark had the pleasure to chat with one of the fastest rising stars in OVW, Dani! The two talked about Dani's first match, the amount of training she puts in on a daily basis, the reason why she decided to attend the Al Snow Wrestling Academy, and being partnered with Stamina Pro. Dani also tells Can Crusher Nation about... well you will have to take a listen and find out who one of her closest fri...

Did you miss us? Mark was announcing a baseball tournament yesterday, but the guys are back today! Now that football is behind him, Paul is dusting off his chops and getting back on stage. While he's at rehearsal, Mark invites Chad to be on the show to discuss MLW, WWE, NWA, and ROH. As usual, Mark has your OVW report. The English Professor was not impressed with the Raw Reunion. Don't forget to k...

On this episode Mark has the privilege to chat with OVW Women's Champion Megan Bayne! Meg talks about her training, competing in the first ever OVW Combine and what it would mean to her to get one of those coveted spots to the Al Snow Wrestling Academy, and where she sees herself in five years. Thanks, as always, to Al Snow and Chad Miller for making this possible and thanks once again to Megan fo...