Lewis Costello

OVW: No Holds Barred

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OVW: No Holds Barred is the official deep dive into the world of Ohio Valley Wrestling - the training ground of legends and the home of the next generation of stars. Hosted by Lewis Costello and Kian Fox, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the business of pro wrestling with raw, unfiltered conversations. From locker room stories and industry secrets to the future of OVW and beyond, every episode brings you closer to the people shaping the sport. Expect insider knowledge, untold tales, and no-holds-barred discussions with some of wrestling’s most iconic names and rising talents. Whether you...

Author

Lewis Costello

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Sports

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Dec 21, 2025

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Episodes

How a Wrestler With No ACL Became OVW Champion: Jamin Olivencia 21.12.2025

Get ready for a powerful conversation with a man who defined OVW for more than two decades. Three heavyweight championship reigns, eight television titles, countless battles - and an intensity that made him one of the most respected performers in the company’s history. Today, we sit down with Jamin Olivencia, speaking from Singapore just weeks after stepping into the ring for the very last time. I...

She Quit Teaching in Alaska to Become a Pro Wrestler: Freya The Slaya 27.11.2025

Her story is one of ambition, reinvention, and absolute fearlessness... Today, we sit down with Freya the Slaya - a 6’1 powerhouse who walked away from a stable teaching career in Alaska to chase the dream and transform herself into one of OVW’s most commanding performers. In this episode, Freya opens up about: Leaving everything behind: how she went from a decade in the classroom to uprooting her...

The Therapist Who Breaks Bones for a Living: Big Zo 13.11.2025

Get ready for a conversation unlike anything we've had before. Today, we sit down with Big Zo - a dominant force in the ring, a 300+ pound powerhouse, and, incredibly… a licensed mental health professional helping veterans heal by day. In this episode, Zo opens up about: His unusual journey to the top: from growing up just minutes from the OVW arena, to spending nearly a decade working, grinding,...

The Wrestler Who Died And Came Back To Life: Tegan Thorne 30.10.2025

Get ready for a story of grit, determination and ambition! Today, we sit down with rising star Teagan Thorne - a fierce competitor whose journey back into the ring is nothing short of extraordinary. In this conversation, Teagan opens up about: The horrific crash that nearly ended it all: at age 11 she was in a coma for two weeks, was pronounced dead at the scene, and told she’d likely never walk -...

Eugene Reflects On His Wrestlemania Moment With Hulk Hogan 25.09.2025

In Episode 3, we’re joined by one of the most memorable WWE superstars of the 2000s - Eugene. In this conversation, Eugene opens up about:  His unforgettable WrestleMania moment alongside the late Hulk Hogan A hilarious road story from life on the road Coaching the next generation of talent at OVW What it was like working with future stars like John Cena in OVW Whether you grew up watching him in...

Life After Netflix’s Wrestlers: Jake Lawless on Redemption 11.09.2025

Today we sit down with Jake Lawless - one of the most unforgettable figures from Netflix’s Wrestlers and the current OVW Digital Media Champion. In this episode, Jake opens up about: His fight through addiction and the harsh spotlight of Wrestlers What it means to rebuild his career and claim the OVW Digital Media Championship His vision for the future, both inside and outside the ring Subscribe f...

Al Snow On The Truth Every New Wrestler Must Hear 26.08.2025

We’re officially here - the brand-new podcast bringing you unfiltered, inside access to the world of professional wrestling. Each week, we’ll sit down with the biggest names, rising stars, and voices shaping the future of the business. No scripts. No limits. No holds barred. And what better way to kick things off than with a true legend? Our very first episode features Al Snow - veteran of WWE, EC...

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