Indy Mayhem Show: Pro Wrestling Interviews

Long time Friend of the Show DJ Z returns to the studio on the eve of WrestleRex as we catch up with his recent free agent status, his last year with Impact Wrestling, returning to his home at International Wrestling Cartel one last time, and light suit maintenance. Check out DJ Z under his many names (Zema Ion & Shiima Xion) in action at www.indywrestling.us and www.indywrestling.network! Check out Learning Lucha with DJ Z at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/djzluchaseminar Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Darin Dinero returns with his latest tag team partner Colbie Redd as we get to know Redd, talk about toning back their wrestling schedule for their other careers, their home at International Wrestling Cartel, their video series for alternative training and more! Check out Sadie Gang in action at www.indywrestling.us and www.indywrestling.network! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Greywolf Raventhorne is a 13 year veteran who chats with us this week about bodybuilding, using pro wrestling as a canvas for his art, his presence on social media, and presenting a positive mental attitude. Check out Greywolf Raventhorne in action in Renegade Wrestling Alliance at indywrestling.us! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

It's happy hour on Indy Mayhem Show with...Happy Hour! He's the happy guy at Fight Society and other promotions representing Fury Brewing Company, but we talk about his long history in wrestling as El Sid, Brett Furious, and B Furious across Atlanta, Michigan, South Carolina, and more with Gulf State Extreme, XPW, Battleground Championship Wrestling, stories with Amazing Velvet, Jay Eagle and more! Check out Happy Hour as part of Fight Society and UpRyse in action at indywrestling.us and indywrestling.network! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

We are back with another Intergender Wrestling Panel with our esteemed panel pro wrestlers Honey Badger and Jinx, Ryse Wrestling Head of Talent Relations Marcus Mann, and PWTorch "Talking Honor" Podcast's Emily Fear. The crew discusses the shift in intergender wrestling with Nia Jax in the men’s Royal Rumble, the lack of women vets behind the scenes on the local level, and how that could change, and much more! Check out Ryse Wrestling, Jinx, and Honey Badger in action at indywrestling.us and indywrestling.network! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

"Sexy Fireman" Jason Tyler joins us to talk about his roots in a real Fire Department, his introduction at International Wrestling Cartel against Bulk Nasty, and making sure you have the properly spelled gear when you debut as a professional wrestler. Check out Jason Tyler in action at indywrestling.us and indywrestling.network! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Randy Bodell, John Pithers, and Pat Gallagher of Pro Wrestling Newz 'n Viewz join us on the show! Their show has been a mainstay on Armstrong Cable systems for 18 years influencing many members of the Pittsburgh Pro Wrestling scene. We discuss the inception of the show, their history with pro wrestling through photography (and which one of the guys you can find on WWE Network ringside), and John's wrestling themed wedding that involved a scuffle with Bill Apter, and some pinball? Check out more wrestling action at indywrestling.us and indywrestling.network! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

We chat with Thomas Mathis about his path into pro wresting, from figuring out what to do with his love for fitness after high school to his Dragonball Z inspiration in how he presents himself as "The Absolute". Check out more of Thomas Mathis at indywrestling.us! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Rosa Mendes is best known for her years in the WWE and Total Divas, but more recently, she has been training to be a part of this generations "Evolution". We discuss the ACL injury that has put those plans on hold, her experience with the Divas Search, training in OVW and FCW, experiences on Total Divas, her recent venture with Totally Fit Mama, and what she's learned from her years in the business, motherhood, and building her own business. Check out more action at indywrestling.us and www.indywrestling.network ! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!  

Zeke Mercer is just over 8 months as a pro wrestler and has made impressions in Fight Society and Black Diamond Wrestling. We discuss his introduction to wrestling via video games, training, amateur wrestling, Low Ki, and more! Check out more of Zeke Mercer at indywrestling.us and www.indywrestling.network ! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

The Sexy Talented Dudes are back to celebrate Christmas as IWC High Stakes Champion Chest Flexor, Ginger, Billy Ruxpin and Corey Futurisitc join us. But you never know who may stop in as "Sexy Fireman" Jason Tyler, Chris LeRusso, and King Frown join in! Check out more of Sexy Talented Dudes at indywrestling.us and at www.indywrestling.network ! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Marshall Gambino is back and talking about his new indy wrestling promotion, Prospect Pro Wrestling. We talk about his career with International Wrestling Cartel and Renegade Wrestling Alliance, giving a chance for younger talent to mix it up with more veterans in the area such as Super Hentai and John McChesney and some thoughts on the Pittsburgh Wrestling landscape. Check out more of Marshall Gambino at indywrestling.us and stay tuned for Prospect Pro Wrestling exclusively at www.indywrestling.network ! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

We talk with Bronco McBride about meeting a young John Rodin, trainng with Shiima Xion/DJ Z at the Iron City Wrestling Academy, debuting as Blue Collar Slaughterhouse with International Wrestling Cartel - IWC, growing into singles wrestling, and his current feud and tag team championship situation at RWA PRO- Renegade Wrestling Alliance. Check out more of Bronco McBrideat indywrestling.us!Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

"Man Dime" Elijah Dean & "The Professor" Ryan Dye recently had their first matches at IWC Proving Ground 7. We talked with them in the weeks after their debut to talk about their path to professional wrestling, their colorful characters, and more! Check out more of Elijah Dean & Ryan Dye at indywrestling.us! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

We talk with Noctus about his years in the army and what that did to help him prepare for wrestling training with with the Iron City Wrestling Academy, opportunities with International Wrestling Cartel and Renegade Wrestling Alliance, his worst match ever in Wheeling, WV, and his goals of making New Japan. Check out more of Noctus at indywrestling.us and www.indywrestling.network ! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

John Rodin has had a rocky career since his days training with DJ Z at the Iron City Wrestling Accademy. He talks about his friendship with who would become his tag team partner Bronco McBride as Blue Collar Slaughterhouse, his poor attitude and eventual depression, and coming out to transform himself, his body, and his career in pro wrestling as he builds in Renegade Wrestling Alliance and more! Check out more of John Rodin and his matches as part of Blue Collar Slaughterhouse at indywrestling.us and www.indywrestling.network ! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Shortly after their first ever matches at IWC Proving Ground 7, we chat with Iron City Wrestling Academy graduates Johnny Patch & Stevie "The Ronin" LeBell on their first matches with some impressive names in DJ Z and Dylan Bostic, their path through training, and more! Check out more of Johnny Patch and Stevie Lebell, including their debuts at IWC Probing Ground 7 at indywrestling.us ! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

After a near death experience at a recent independent wrestling show, Shawn Phoenix talks about his experience in recovery, what he remembers, has had to deal with in recovery, and whether he can even return to pro wrestling. We also catch up on his travels across the country since being on the show early last year. Check out more of Shawn Phoenix in IWC, RWA, Ryse Wrestling, Premier Wrestling and Black Diamond at indywrestling.us and www.indywrestling.network ! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!    

Ring of Honor Wrestling star Shane Taylor returns to the show a day removed from his return to RWA PRO- Renegade Wrestling Alliance at RWA Bloody Harvest 2018! We discuss returning the the Pittsburgh area this year with RWA and International Wrestling Cartel - IWC, changing the view of black wrestlers in the business, and a message for others that have come from the same sorts of neighborhoods as Shane. Check out more of Shane Taylor's early career and recent returns to IWC and RWA at indywrestling.us ! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!    

"Latin Assassin" Mike Aponte talks with us about starting with the Monster Factory in New Jersey, having his first match with Jimmy Snuka, Jake Roberts, KSWA, the Beechview Brawl shows and bringing wrestling back to the neighborhood with the Tolin FX Halloween Bash! Find out more about the Halloween Bash at www.tolinfx.com/romero-lives/. Check out more pro wrestling at indywrestling.us ! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!