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Don’t chop believing we’ve got a special feeling that todays episode will be “Cash Money,” as we welcome Cash Flo to the show.  As a former heavyweight champion in OVW Cash Flo road up and down the road for many years excelling and trying to master his craft in the wrestling business.  On this episode he talks about coming up in the business in IWA Mid South and doing what he had to do to get noti...

The face that runs the place joins us this week. “Mr. Pectacular” Jessie Godderz has been from Big Brother to TNA to OVW and all points in between. Jessie continues to be one of the best in marketing yourself; he talks about that and so much more this week on Refin It Up!!!!  Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, Threads, and IG @refinitup https://linktr.ee/refinitup Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/...

As the Voice of Ohio Valley Wrestling, Bryan Kennison quickly became America’s Sweetheart after the debut of the series “Wrestlers” on Netflix.  In the series we saw behind the curtain at OVW and a look into what Bryan does for OVW.  On this episode of Refin It Up Bryan talks about his feelings on the new owner of OVW, Matt Jones.  Bryan opened up both on this episode and on “Wrestlers.” Bryan Ken...

It’s time to take a trip into the Mind of the Meanie with former WWE superstar and ECW original, The Blue Meanie.  Since being trained by the great Al Snow, Meanie has been all over the country, from coast to coast doing the thing he’s always wanted to do; be a professional wrestler. From ECW to WWE and now to the wrestling podcast world Meanie has done it all and talks about how lucky he has been...

His name is Paul Heyman and he is the advocate to many, friend to some, and legend to many.  This week we celebrate the birthday of Paul Heyman by covering his historic career where he managed along the side of hall of famers and legends in the wrestling business.  All this and some football talk and a fantastic musical rendition.   Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup castpie.com/re...

We talk some shop this week with current IMPACT wrestling referee, Daniel Spencer.  From Football to some interesting takes on the CM Punk release and yes even a great #RefinReview   Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup castpie.com/refinitup Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Daniel Spencer Socia...

The format is out the window this week as we welcome Gerald Brisco to the show.  Its story time with Mr Brisco this week as he speaks about working with Pat Patterson, his thoughts on the Montreal Screw Job, as well as his show with JBL; who happens to suprise us by joining in the great stories throughout the show.  All this and so much more this week on Refin It Up!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twi...

Santino Marella has always been a polarizing person in wrestling for years and this week he comes on the show to talk about his career; good and bad.  Winning the Intercontinental Championship in his debut match in Italy was a monumental moment for his career to that point.  However, he went on to make people love and hate him doing the thing he always wanted to do.  To this day he continues to sp...

Once upon a time there were two Bischoffs in the wrestling business.  This week we welcome Garett Bischoff to the show.  We talk about his time running around the WCW Power Plant as a kid and being introduced to some of the great wrestlers of all time like Hulk Hogan, Sting, and Ric Flair.  When Garett entered the business in 2010 he was given an opportunity and he ran with it.  He began as a refe...

Take a seat in the cafe as we welcome Rene Dupree to the show this week.  At the age of 19 Rene made his debut in the WWE to a number of guys that attempted to make his path to success difficult.  Listen as Rene talks about his feud with John Cena to some heart felt experiences that occurred in his time in WWE.  Lastly, Rene speaks about what he has done after leaving WWE and what the future holds...

This week we are joined by the “La Boricua Bad Ass” Tasha Steelz. As one of the best women wrestlers in the business today she talks about putting in her dues across the Northeast independent wrestling scene before making it to Ring of Honor and then finally to IMPACT Wrestling.  Tasha goes into detail what it meant to her to be in the ring with Mickie James and then defeating her for the Knockout...

This week we celebrate the 57th birthday of Mike Chioda with a Refin Rewind from the show we did with Mike from March of this year.   Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup castpie.com/refinitup Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com...

This week we celebrate the 60th birthday of Al Snow with a Refin Rewind from the show we did with Al from January of this year.   Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup castpie.com/refinitup Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠ G...

This week we take a stroll down memory lane with a Refin Rewind with the show Brian and RJ did with Earl Hebner from last November.  If you missed it the first time now is your chance to listen to it.   Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup castpie.com/refinitup Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas...

You had questions we give you the answers, as we have an Ask Brian and Jimmy Anything this week.  Brian and Jimmy also talk about the 25th anniversary of the Hollywood Hogan and Goldberg WCW Championship match from the Georgia Dome on July 6, 1998.   Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup castpie.com/refinitup Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media...

Traci Brooks was one of the original women in TNA in the early 2000s and continued to pave the way for women in TNA.  She did some of her best work with Gail Kim, ODB, and Jackie Moore to name a few.  Traci really came into her own when she became a manager/valet to some of the greats on the TNA roster.  Learning from Dusty Rhodes, Jerry Jarrett, Ricky Morton and Bobby Eaton she had her eyes opene...

This week we have a Refin Rewind episode with the interview we did with Kurt Angle from March of this year. However, before that we bring in Dollar Bill Dave from the Filter Free Podcast to join Brian and RJ in a new segment called "Stump the Ref" where Dave says that Randy Orton is overrated and Brian defends the notion that Randy is not overrated.  Dollar Bill Dave/ Filter Free Podcast Social Tw...

Frankie Kazarian has recently celebrated some milestone moments in his wrestling career; he speaks on that, being trained by the great Killer Kowalski, what led him to go back to IMPACT Wrestling, and what the wrestling business means to him, as he has bet on himself and tries to give back to the next generation of wrestlers. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup castpie.com/refinitup...

Tony Chimel  has done it all in the wrestling business;  for over 30 years Tony did a lot in the WWE; from driving the ring truck to being one of the best ring announcers of all time.  Brian, Jimmy, and Tony reminisce about the great times from days past in wresting with some great stories throughout.  This and much more on this weeks episode.      Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitu...

Ken Anderson was one of the most recognizable stars in WWE and TNA; and this week he talks about the trials and tribulations that he encountered in and outside the ring. Ken also remembers some of the biggest moments in his career such as working with the Undertaker and Mr McMahon.  Some of his best work happened in TNA as a member of Aces and Eights as well as his great feuds with Bully Ray and K...

Raj Giri has broke some of the biggest news in professional wrestling since starting Wrestling INC in 1997 as he joins us this week.  Wrestling Inc was one of the first wresting sites many fans visited to get all their wrestling news when they became a fan. Raj went on to speak on what went into the creation of the website and what he went though to maintain it.  Raj talks about some of the best t...

This week we celebrate the career of one of the greatest workers of all time Sean Waltman; aka Syxx, Xpac, 123 Kid, The Kid, and Lightning Kid.  On May 17, 1993 the 123 Kid scored one of the biggest upsets of all time in WWE when he defeated Razor Ramon on Monday Night Raw.  Brian and Jimmy discuss this iconic moment and so much more about the Hall of Fame career of Sean Waltman.    Refin It Up So...

Kenny Casanova joins Brian and Jimmy this week on the show.  As an author of so many great books, he talks about what goes into writing and preparing some of the great books you see on the shelves today.  However, Kenny also talks about the joy he has when he can work with some of the people that he grew up watching and following. All of this and some very funny stories he has been a part of in an...

This week we welcome Ken Patera to the show, and is full of great stories you will only hear on this episode.  From his power lifting days to running up and down the road with some of the greats in wrestling history; Ken has seen and lived it all. We also have a special run in from his WWE days that caught Ken by surprise. Find out who joined us and so much more on this weeks episode.   Refin It U...

The “Rated R Superstar” Edge has been a fixture in the wrestling business for over two decades; this week Jimmy and Brian dive deep into the career of Edge, including some great stories from the past.  As a 31 time champion Edge built his career at an early age with Christian while at school, and then made their dreams a reality when they signed with WWE.  Edge’s career may seem like a fiction nov...