Refin' It Up

This week David Penzer returns to the show and many things change since he has been on.  David talks about his new book that is out now, “Sitting Ringside.”  The book has taken you through getting into the business and then becoming the lead ring announcer for WCW.  David goes into detail about meeting with Jim Ross about going over to WWE when WCW closed in 2001.  All this and many more great sto...

Being at a promotion from the beginning is key and our guest this week did just that.  Joe Galli started with the NWA at the early stages after Billy Corgan bought the promotion.  While at Championship Wrestling From Hollywood Billy approached Joe about being the voice of the NWA.  This was something that Joe couldn’t say no to; and continues to be the voice of the NWA to this day.  Joe also has t...

The best hand in the business joins the show this week as we welcome former WWE Creative Director Tommy Blacha to the show.  After leaving the Conan O’Brien Show in 1999 Tommy made his way to the then WWF.  As one of the top writers with the company at that time he was responsible for a number of memorable stories in WWF; including the Mark Henry and Mae Young story.  Tommy goes into depth on othe...

It’s time to bring one of the most recognizable faces in WWE history and a man that has done so much in wrestling and beyond.  This week we bring in Jonathan Coachman to Refin It Up.  From 1999-2008 Coach was a part of the WWE and had some of the greatest backstage segments with the likes of The Rock and so many more top talent in the WWE.  After leaving WWE Coach found his way over the ESPN and e...

You can be physically fit or mentally fit but this week we are REF FIT with our guest, NWA Referee Jarrod Fritz.  Being trained by some great wrestlers got Jarrod in shape to make his in ring debut as a wrestler and then transitioned into being one of the best referees today in wrestling.  Brian and Jarrod met young into Jarrod’s career and quickly became a mentor for Jarrod.  Working the right wa...

Harv and Gurv, The Bollywood Boys have seen alot in the business over the last decade wrestling.  We welcome them to the show this week to talk about their time in WWE and some of the people that helped them out in and outside the ring.   Growing up in Vancouver they had two loves professional wrestling and the Vancouver Canucks. Harv and Gurv talk about their fandom for the Canucks and wrestling...

This week we have adrenaline in our soul as we welcome the very talented band Downstait.  Being together as a band since the early 2000s Downstait has become one of the most recognizable bands to produce some of the best wrestling themes of all time.  They set their goals high and have accomplished some of them but have a few that they still want to accomplish.  When Cody Rhodes left AEW to go to...

This week we are busy bringing in one half of the “Killer Bees” B Brian Blair to the show.  Brians mind for the business is still as sharp as it has ever been as he talks about some of the best times he had in the business.  Working for two different McMahons had some clear differences but also had some similarities as Brian talks about that as well as his relationship with Hulk Hogan and working...

It’s time to get Fabulous this week as we welcome one half of the Fabulous Rougeau’s, Raymond Rougeau to the show.  Growing up in the business training with his brother and father was tough enough as it was; but starting at such a young age was difficult as well.  Going up against men at the age of 16 was a daunting task he encountered where ever he went.  Starting in Quebec his ultimate goal was...

Les Thatcher has been in wresting for 64 years; and this week he brings all his knowledge to the show.  Les talks about what the art of wresting and what it is lacking in some promotions and excelling in others.  Les got alot of his knowledge about wrestling from working with guys like Harley Race, Pat Patterson, and Gerald Brisco.  Lastly, Les speaks on when he got smartened up to the business bu...

While working five Olympics and numerous Wrestle Manias our guest this week Steve Argintaru has seen and done a lot .  Being at TSN for over 26 years put Steve on the map as one of the best in the business and opened many doors for him.  Currently Steve is doing some great work for two of the big independent promotions in the Toronto area; Greektown and SMASH wrestling.  Alot of great conversation...

Through good times and bad there was always wrestling for Shannon Moore.  This week Shannon talks about growing up in North Carolina being a huge wrestling fan; alongside many great wrestlers that would eventually make it to some of the biggest companies in wrestling.  Every story has its ups and downs; while Shannon talks about making it to WCW and eventually WWE he also speaks some of the demons...

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It’s time to go camping this week as we bust open another great episode with, Matt Camp.  Matt has been a sponge in not only the wrestling business but in every field he has been in.  As the Fantasy Guru to working backstage at TNA to working in WWE and hosting “The Bump” Matt has done a lot in his career.  Currently Matt is hosting back on Busted Open and has a few easter eggs for you all as far...

Brian Hebner is a man of his word and has tagged out this week.  However, we welcome in David LaGreca from Busted Open Radio on Sirius Xm to host with Jimmy.  David and Jimmy talk shop after a very busy week in professional wrestling.  Additionally Jimmy and David release their Top Ten referees of all time.  All this and so much more on this weeks episode of Refin It Up.  Refin It Up Social Media...

Let us HOLLA HOLLA at you as we have WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long join us this week.  Teddy has been all over the world and has done a lot in the wrestling business.  From his early days in the NWA to his days in the WWE; he has been a manager, a referee, and a general manager.  Teddy talks about Vince McMahon bringing him in as a manager, as well as working with Jerry Lawler and Bob Holly.  Lastl...

After the record breaking Wrestle Mania weekend we dive deep into the high points and low points of the weekend of wrestling.  We discuss the Busted Open Party at the 2300 Arena, the storytelling this weekend, and finishing stories as well as starting new ones.   Finally, we have a positive #RefinReview and some thoughts on the current state of AEW.  Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refini...

It’s time to get serious this week as we welcome seven time TNA Tag Champ “Wildcat” Chris Harris to the show.  As half of “Americans Most Wanted” with James Storm, Chris found himself in a deep tag team division in TNA in the early 2000s.  He also found himself working as a babyface early in his run with AMW and then becoming a heel team.  Lastly, Chris talks about his run with WWE in 2008 and wha...

Angelina Love and Psycho Boy Fodder are our first power couple to join the show.  They brought it all to the show; talking about what they think todays wresting is lacking that old school wrestling excelled at.  Being a married couple that works in the business may cause some stress but as you will hear this week Angelina and Psycho Boy Fodder work very hard to make the best out of it.  Lastly, we...

Right from the start of his career Swoggle was jumping over obstacles in the business that he loved so much.  When he started training at a young age he had a plan for what he wanted to do in the business and made sure he executed it perfectly.  Being paired with the a man like Fit Finlay really put things into perspective for Swoggle as he began what would be a ten year WWE career.  Along the way...

The Blueprint of professional wrestling joins us the week; or as Brian likes to call him Mayor Matt Morgan join us this week.  Matt was a two sport star at school then danced his way to Monmouth where he played basketball in the NCAA Tournament in 1996.  Soon after that he had tryouts for the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Reports.  However, the one thing he wanted to do was wrestle in WWE.  He worked...

Here We Go!!!! This week we welcome in Cody Deaner from TNA Wrestling.  Cody has been up and down the highways all over the US and Canada; working with some of the very best ever in wrestling.  Finding himself in a new role with TNA Cody talks about how he has been adjusting to being an in ring talent as well as a producer backstage.  He also talks about being confident in and outside the ring and...

Refin It Up has hit the century mark as we celebrate our 100th episode; with our special guest Dave LaGreca.  What better way to spend our monumental episode than with the founder of the best wrestling show in the world, Busted Open.  As a member of the “Cody Crybabies” Dave talks about his wrestling fandom of not just Cody Rhodes but all of the wrestling that he grew up watching and attending.  W...

WELL…WELL…WELL its time for the Quintessential Stud Muffin to join the show.  We welcome Joel Gertner to the show this week as he talks about the early days of ECW and what led him to the promotion as the youngest person on the roster.  Joel also talks about how special the Philadelphia wrestling scene is and how they support their favorites.  Lastly, Joel talks about what ECW and Paul Heyman mean...

OH SHELL YEAH!!!! This week we welcome TNA legend Shark Boy to the show.  Over his time in TNA Shark Boy did it all and had some of the most iconic moments in TNA history.  From waking up from a coma thinking he’s Stone Cold Steve Austin to playing board games with New Jack; anything that was asked of him he did.  Even having a critical role in the “Minivan of Love.” Shark Boy actually started as...