Diary of a Wrestling Fan

On this episode, I interview longtime Ontario promoter Sean Murley, aka Dr. Mask of Pro Wrestling Eclipse. We talk about his time as a promoter and he shares some fascinating stories about his shows, wrestlers he has come across, and more. This is all leading up to what will forseeably be his final show, on November 23rd, in Whitby Ontario. The Last Bash

On the 2nd part of my tribute to Hulk Hogan, I talk memories of the Hulkster with individual guests! Chris Hazzard -Karaoke host in the Southern Ontario region, voiceover artist, and a former indie wrestling commentator. Mr. Atlantis -Local professional wrestler in the Souther Ontario region for more than 15 years. Justin Guilmette -Podcast host, of the Guilmy Talks Podcast. Sean Murley (aka Dr. M...

With the wrestling world being shaken by the death of wrestling icon and gamechanger, Hulk Hogan ... Bill reminisces as a fan about the days of the one and only immortal one.

On this episode, I chronicle the interactions I have had with toxic wrestling fans, who may be a very miniscule audience, but seem to rise to the surface in the ocean of wrestling fandom quicker than most.

On this episode, in the first in over a year, I cover CM Punk's departure from AEW and all that lead up to it, and as a CM Punk fan for many years, this one is tough. I explore Punk's backstage issues in AEW, and his retaliations to each of them.

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about New Years Revolution '05, and the star studded Elimination Chamber match.  He talks about the experience of watching it at QB Sports in Burlington, how the show was a complete disaster u...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about the 2002 edition of the Royal Rumble!  He talks about the comeback of Triple H, Steve Austin being a face again, where the WWF seemed to be headed after the Invasion ended, and was Jeric...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about the time in the late fall of 1998, when he popped in a VHS tape of a show that took place in 1988, AWA SuperClash III.  This of course was the company's attempt in partnership with Memph...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about the weird yet intriguing era that was late 1994 WWF, and their final show of that year, Survivor Series.  He talks about how Bob Backlund went from white meat babyface who was barely on...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about WCW's biggest PPV in their history.  After over a year of buildup the confrontation between WCW Champion and nWo leader, Hollywood Hulk Hogan, and the savior of WCW, their franchise play...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about WWE Armageddon 2008, including addressing former creative team member/star actor Freddie Prinze Jr's recent interview about pulling the trigger on Jeff Hardy's climb to the top.  Bill al...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about the PPV party in the rec-room of his house on Lawfield Dr, as the Highway to Hell hit its final destination, SummerSlam '98.  He talks about how he thinks the random match pairings came...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill actually reads from a journal in the days leading up to SummerSlam '98.  He accounts his days of camping trips with family, attending Hamilton Tiger-Cats games, his worries of Grade 10, and the excitemen...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about the wonderful summer of 1998, and how great it was to be a 15 year old wrestling fan.  He talks extensively about the memorable summer where the build-up to an epic showdown between WWF...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about THAT Show!  Yes the one where Jeff Hardy was apparently in no-condition to perform.  Bill talks about said fiasco, including the poor handling by management.  He also talks abo...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about SummerSlam 2010, the excitement he had going into the show as he watched it at a local movie theater.  He talks about the entire show, but of course emphasizes on the big main event betw...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about the Spring/Summer of 2010 when The NEXUS arrived on the scene.  He talks about how it seemed to give the product a big shot in the arm.  He talks about the origins of the angle from...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about a memorable era, for not exactly the best reasons, as he looks back on King of the Ring 1995.  Bill talks about how wrestling was looking at the time, did he enjoy Diesel as champion? &n...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about the wonder that was the Summer of 1997, and truly remembers how spoiled we all were to be wrestling fans smack-dab in the promotional wars!  He mentions how the Monday Night Wars weren't...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about the first ever King of the Ring on PPV.  He talks about his feelings at the time over the WrestleMania IX finish, the difference between his fandom for Bret & Hulk, the perils of 4th...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about June 10th 2002, the day "Stone Cold" Steve Austin walked out of the WWE.  Bill talks about some of the events leading up to it, plus his fandom of Steve as a wrestler, the state of WWE a...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about ECW One Night Stand 2006, aka RVD's biggest night.  He talks about what ultimately lead to this show, and ECW becoming a new WWE brand on SyFy.  He also talks about RVD's time in WW...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about a very famous point in WCW history, where the champion, was actor David Arquette.  Bill explains how he truly feels about Arquette, and also how he feels about Vince Russo as a whole. He...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about how the WWE was starting to move forward from the Benoit tragedy, how the trajectory many of the talents on this show were on would shape their legacies and their careers.  He also talks...

Join Ontario independent wrestling personality, Bill Chase, as he takes you on an ongoing journey throughout his years as a wrestling fan from 1987 all the way to today. On this episode, Bill reminisces about the show best known for Streak vs. Career, The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels.  Bill also talks about the comeback of his idol, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, how good the TV was leading up to t...