Stu's Wrestling Podcast

My guest for episode 92 is former WWF star Jameson actor and comedian John DiGiacomo. We discuss:🇺🇸 Vince McMahon discovering John at a private murder mystery show.🇺🇸 His close friendship with Sensational Sherri.🇺🇸 Working as an executive on Wall Street in the 1980s.🇺🇸 His child actor son James appearing as "Little Johnny" with The Wyatt Family in WWE.And so much more!!Special thanks to Evade Esca...

My guest this week is former TNA wrestler David Young. We discuss:🇺🇸 His start in the late 1980s wrestling the territories.🇺🇸 Himself and AJ Styles being the first two to sign contracts with TNA in 2002.🇺🇸 Taking offence from 'The American Dream' Dusty Rhodes in Ring Of Honor. And so much more!!Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Already Know' available on Spotify! Learn more about y...

My guest this week is MVK Valkabious 'The Most Valuable Killer' (The Baddest Man In British Wrestling). We discuss:🇬🇧 Debuting for 1PW in 2008.🇬🇧 Idolising Shelton Benjamin.🇬🇧 His happiness that wrestling shows are back after Covid.🇬🇧 Developing his persona. And so much more!!Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Already Know' available on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Ahead of her Impact Wrestling Knockouts title defence, I spoke to Deonna Purrazzo. We discuss: 🇺🇸 Not knowing the identity of her opponent for this weekend's Slammiversary PPV. 🇺🇸 Her effective Fujiwara armbar finisher. 🇺🇸 Developing 'The Virtuosa' persona. 🇺🇸 Dream matches with past wrestlers. And so much more!! Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Already Know' available on Spotify!...

My guest this week is 🇬🇧 wrestling veteran of 11 years 'Too Cruel' Tyson Taylor. We discuss:🇬🇧 Being trained and mentored by Dean Allmark and Robbie Dynamite.🇬🇧 His first match tagging in a six-sided ring with Frankie Sloan, Ricky Knight and Zak Knight.🇬🇧 Working the camp circuit with Brian Dixon's All Star Wrestling.🇬🇧 His tips to be prepared and to earn your stripes getting into pro wrestling. A...

This week we have Doug Basham former two-time WWE tag team champion as one half of The Basham Brothers. We discuss:* Starting out in the USWA in Memphis.* His ten-year quest getting to WWE.* His thoughts on Jim Cornette.* Being a part of JBL's Cabinet faction.* His short run in TNA.* Going full circle and his new role back in OVW.And so much more!!Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track '...

My guest is former WCW, WWE, TNA and All Japan Pro Wrestling superstar Kwee Wee (Allan Funk). We discuss:* Training at the famous WCW Power Plant facility in the 90s.* Having Paisley/Sharmell Huffman as his valet in WCW.* Wrestling The Great Muta and Kaz Hayashi in Japan.* Nearly dying after a show in Finland.* His new podcast on the MWA Podcast Network GET FUNK'D.And so much more! Special thanks...

My guest this week is Hayche Haidry aka 'The Middle Eastern Millionaire' Sheikh El Sham 🇬🇧 . We discuss:* Developing the Sheikh character.* Battling Impact Wrestling's Moose at Preston City Wrestling in 2019.* Crafting storytelling and psychology in the ring.* Hayche's burgeoning career in TV and film. And so much more! Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Already Know' available on S...

Our guest this week is actor Brett Azar 🇺🇸 who stars as 'The Iron Sheik' 🇮🇷 in the hit NBC series Young Rock. We discuss:* His relationship with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.* Portraying 'The Iron Sheik' character.* Starring in the more recent Terminator movies.* His friendship with Arnold Schwarzenegger.* Training with Arnie at the World famous Gold's Gym in Venice Beach. And so much more!!Special t...

We have 'Macho Man' impersonator Vic D. Vine aka Motch O Mann on the show. We discuss:* His uncanny likeness to the wrestling legend.* Winning a cosplay competition at Starrcast in 2019.* Wrestling as Vic D. Vine in OVW with CM Punk and Jake Hager/Jack Swagger. And so much moreSpecial thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Already Know' available on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

My guest is Ring Of Honor's Mark Haskins. We discuss:* The 🇬🇧 wrestling circuit which he's been a part of for many years.* Wrestling Jay Lethal and Rey Mysterio.* Performing at Madison Square Garden for the ROH G1 Supercard in 2019.* Traveling all over the world with his wife Vicky. And so much more! Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Already Know' available on Spotify! Learn more a...

Our guest this week is former Ring Of Honor talent 🇵🇷 Rico De La Vega. We discuss:* Being trained at the famous Monster Factory wrestling school.* Doing commentary in Spanish and English at ROH.* Damien Priest/Punishment Martinez looking out for him. And so much more!! 🇵🇷Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Already Know' available on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

 We welcome ECW Original and podcaster Chilly Willy to the show this week. We discuss:* Going from ECW ring crew to an in-ring talent under the tutelage of Paul Heyman.* The A&C Podcast: Presents Pro Wrestling Unraveled.* His military service in Iraq. And so much more! Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Already Know' available on Spotify!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

My guest is Impact Wrestling's 🇮🇳 Mahabali Shera 🇮🇳 We discuss:* Making his name at Ring Ka King.* Being trained by Al Snow & Savio Vega.* Matching power with Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre in Impact Wrestling.* Wanting to test himself against Moose. Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'On My Own' available on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

My guest this week is 'The Bachelor' 💐Benjamin Boone 💐 a pro wrestling veteran of 14 years. We discuss:*Training the stars of tomorrow with Krimson and Trey Miguel at Skull & Bones Professional Wrestling & Fitness.*Developing "The Bachelor" gimmick/persona.*His favourite matches as a fan. And so much more this is one not to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

This week's guest is ECW Original Justin Credible. We discuss:*Enhancing Undertaker, Owen Hart and Shawn Michaels in WWF.*His Aldo Montoya gimmick paying homage to his Portuguese heritage.*Loving wrestling here in the UK and fondness for our fans.*Tag team success with Lance Storm as one half of The Impact Players.*Winning the ECW World Heavyweight Championship. And so much more. Special thanks to...

 My guest this week is former Ring Of Honor star, 21-year wrestling veteran Sal Rinauro. We discuss:* ROH's success in the early to mid-2000s.* Kind words Sal received from Nigel McGuinness after many battles in the ring.* The success of NWA Powerrr. * Sal being starstruck seeing Sean Mooney at NWA Powerrr tapings. And so much more!!Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'On My Own' avai...

My guest this week is the former MLW World Middleweight Champion Myron Reed. We discuss:* Idolising Jeff Hardy.* Being a part of the Injustice faction in MLW.* Beating Teddy Hart for the Middleweight title. * Getting booked across the U.S for various promotions. And so much more!!Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Feels So Right' available on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choice...

We head to Atlanta, Georgia this week and speak to NWA Powerrr Interviewer Kyle Davis. We discuss:* Bryan Danielson/Daniel Bryan training him.* Becoming an interviewer in ROH.* The success of NWA Powerrr and it's imminent return.  And so much more! Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Feels So Right' available on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

My guest this week is WWF/WCW songwriter and composer JJ Maguire. We Discuss: * Him and Jimmy Hart producing over 100 wrestling theme songs. * Driving Hulk Hogan at the WCW unveiling parade in 1994. * Stories about Vince McMahon. * JJ's autobiography. And so much more! Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Feels So Right' available on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

My guest for episode 72 is former WWF and WCW wrestler Scott Putski. We discuss:* His memories of the Texas territory days.* His dad, legend "Polish Power" Ivan Putski.* Being drafted to the NFL by the Houston Oilers.* Wrestling in Japan with The Warlord and Bob Backlund.* Asking Vince McMahon for his WWF release. And so much more! Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Feels So Right'...

It's our first Continental European guest on the show this week. It's 'The Dutch Fighting Machine' Kenzo Richards. We discuss:* His start in wrestling.* Touring with The Honky Tonk Man and staying with Kenzo at his home in Holland.* His personal experiences with the pandemic. And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest for episode 70 is Georgia Smith the daughter of wrestling legend "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith. We discuss:*Georgia carrying on her father's legacy.*Davey Boy's WWE Hall Of Fame induction.*Her memories of Hart House in Calgary. And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest for episode 69 is Adam Parsons, producer and interviewer for the Jarrett Parsons Entertainment streaming service. We discuss:*Having 20 promotions available from the territory days.*Advice Jerry Jarrett has given him.*Being trained in wrestling by Ricky Morton. And so much more! Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Charade' available on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choic...

My guest for episode 68 is Thar Bad Blood. We cover:*Being trained by wrestling legend Dick The Bruiser.*Booking for Bobo Brazil Jr's MCIW promotion.*Thar attending the first NWA Crockett Cup in 1986 in New Orleans as a spectator. And so much more! Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Charade' available on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices