The Throwdown

Hey there Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Utah-based pro wrestler Jagger Lane We had a great time chatting together, and he had some interesting insights. I encourage you to go check the entire thing out as we cover a lot of ground including his very first match and being on the same card with pre-fame John Cena when he was The Prototype, his dream o...

Hey there Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of last night's livestream chat with North Carolina-based pro wrestler and the other 1/2 of Brutality, Inc. Alex Evans @the_alex_evans We had a great time chatting together, and he had some interesting insights. I encourage you to check the entire thing out as we cover a lot of ground including his dream opponents, crazy stories from the ring...

Hey there Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with North Carolina-based pro wrestler and 1/2 of reknowned tag team Brutality, Inc. "The Brute" Mark James @realmarkjames We had a great time chatting together, and, with his 20 years in the business, it was definitely interesting getting his perspective on all things wrestling. I encourage you to go check the en...

Hey there Throwdown Nation! This is a short clip from last night's livestream chat with South Carolina-based pro wrestler "No Quit" Jake Parker @noquit_jakeparker We had a great time chatting together, and it was definitely a blast getting his perspective on all things wrestling. Over the course of our chat he talks about his origins as a wrestler, his love of selling, and what it was like to abso...

Hey there Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Utah-based pro wrestler and promoter Trey Matthews @50shadesoftrey21 We had a great time chatting together, and it was definitely a blast getting his perspective on all things wrestling from the perspective of being in-ring talent and also a promoter/booker. I encourage you to go check the entire thing out as...

Hey there Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Washington-based pro wrestler and promoter JD Mason @jd.masonnwp We had a great time chatting together, and it was definitely a blast getting his perspective on all things wrestling from the perspective of being in-ring talent and also a promoter/booker. In this clip, he talks about his origins as a wrestler....

Hey there Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with South Carolina-based pro wrestler "The Closer" Aaron Berry @aaronloveswrestling We had a great time chatting together, and it was definitely a blast getting his perspective on the business and on life in general. I encourage you to go check the entire thing out as we cover a lot of ground including his dream...

Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Georgia-based luchador "The Indestructible" Cuatro Cabezas  @4cabezaslucha  It was great chatting together, and it was definitely a blast getting his perspective on all things wrestling. I encourage you to go check the entire thing out as we cover a lot of ground including his dream opponents, stories from the ring and...

What's up Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with South Carolina-based pro wrestler "Super Indy" DPJ  @superindy_dpj  We had a blast chatting together, and it was definitely funt getting the perspective on the business and on life from a young man with an incredibly bright future ahead of him. I encourage you to check the entire thing out as we cover a lot o...

What's up Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with former wrestler now fellow wrestling podcaster Xander Hobbes  @xander_hobbes  We had a great time chatting together, and it was definitely a blast nerding out about the business. I encourage you to check the entire thing out as we cover a lot of ground in terms of what makes us fans and why we love what we lo...

Hey Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with "Mr Marvelous" James Runyan James Runyan We had a great time chatting together, and it was definitely interesting delving into things and picking his brain a bit. I encourage you to go check the entire thing out as James expounds on a lot of topics, ranging from unusual things that have happened in his wrestling ca...

Hey Throwdown Nation! This is my recent livestream chat with Damian Malice @therealpalaceofmalice . We had a great time chatting together, and it was definitely interesting delving into things and picking his brain a bit. I encourage you to check the entire thing out as Damian expounds on a lot of topics, ranging from his origins as a wrestler, unusual things that have happened in his wrestling ca...

Hey Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of last night's livestream chat with "Loud & Proud" Logan Myers  @lploganmyers . We had a great time chatting together, and I definitely enjoyed hearing his stories and picking his brain. ranging from unusual things that have happened in his career, his influences, his views on the state of the industry, and more. #thethrowdownwithmatt   #episo...

Hey Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Augusta, GA-based pro wrestler Paul Lasher. Suffice it to say, @iampaullasher and I had a blast last night. The first couple of minutes is Paul talking about his upcoming match at @phoenixwrestlingexperience (PWE) BACK TO SCHOOL BRAWL, this Thursday, 8/8/2024 at Savannah River Brewing Company in Augusta, GA. He is...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Wisconsin-based highly regarded tag team Ghetto Gear Solid  @ghettogearsolid . They have been tagging together for several years all over the country on the indy scene, and also each have extensive experience as singles wrestlers as well. Over the course of the entire chat, GGS and I discuss their origins as wrestlers, unique encounters...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with New York-based masked pro wrestler Smiley The Psycho Superman  @smiley_lucha . Smiley has been wrestling for several years all over the world on the indy scene. Over the course of the entire chat, Smiley and I discuss his origins as a wrestler, unique encounters with fans, whether he prefers working as a heel or a babyface, his love and...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Israeli-born. Canada-based pro wrestler Tomer Shalom  @tomershalombrand . Tomer has been wrestling for sixteen years all over the world on the indy scene and has done extensive enhancement talent work for  @wwe . Over the course of the entire chat, Tomer and I discuss his origins as a wrestler, unique encounters with fans, the differenc...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Georgia-based pro wrestler Sean Legacy  @sean_legacy1  Sean is the current  @phoenixwrestlingexperience  champion and will be defending his title August 8th against Anthony Henry  @antnyhenry  at BACK TO SCHOOL BRAWL. Over the course of the entire chat, Sean and I discuss his origins as a wrestler, unique encounters with fans, Miss Bett...

This is the podcast version of of my recent livestream chat with pro wrestler Florida Man  @305floridaman  . In this chat, we talk his origins in wrestling, his trainer Ethan Case at Palmetto Wrestling Academy, his first match, his favorite match, his influences in the ring and beyond, his dream opponents, and much more.  #thethrowdownwithmatt   #episode7   #floridaman   #florida   #prowrestling  ...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with South Carolina-based pro wrestler Dre The GOAT  @dre_the__goat  In this chat, we talk his origins in wrestling, his trainer Ethan Case  @ethancaseclosed  at Palmetto Wrestling Academy  @palmettowrestlingacademy  , his first match, his favorite match, his influences in the ring, including Jeff Hardy  @jeffhardybrand  and Shawn Michaels ...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with South Carolina-based pro wrestler  @tjay__era  . We talk his origins in wrestling, his other interests, his first match, his favorite match, his influences in the ring and his promos, and much more. #thethrowdownwithmatt   #episode5   #tjayera   #prowrestling   #prowrestler   #sportsentertainment   #aew   #wwe   #tna   #ringofhonor   #n...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Kyle and Rohan of metal band  @embracingtheenemy . We talk musical origins, gear, musical influences, life, and much more. #thelowdownwithmatt   #episode32   #embracingtheenemy   #indiana   #purdueuniversity   #metal   #metalhead   #guitar   #bass   #drums   #rockstars   #supportlocalmusic   #nihilist   #podcast   #podcastersofinstagram...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Indiana-based pro wrestler  @bookhemingway   @thesportofart  We talk his origins in wrestling, his other interests, his first match, his favorite match, his influences, and much more.  #thethrowdownwithmatt   #episode4   #bookhemingway   #prowrestling   #prowrestler   #sportsentertainment   #aew   #wwe   #tna   #ringofhonor   #njpw   #n...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with pro wrestler and fellow podcaster Asher Reign  @asherreigncaldwell . Be sure to check out his podcast and other stuff over at  @thatguywrestling  This was such a fun chat. We talked about his beginnings as a wrestler, his first match, his best match, life working the indy circuit, played speed round, discussed how he got into podcasting...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with pro wrestler/personal trainer/massage therapist "Top Tier" Drew Adler. This was an awesome chat. We talked his beginnings as a wrestler, his first match, his best match, life working the indy circuit, played speed round, discussed how he got into personal training, and much more.  #thethrowdownwithmatt   #episode2   #drewadler   #toptie...