EP. 33 – Montel Vontavious Porter on Masked Selling, Concussion Restarts, and Reboot Signals

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. This episode dives into selling under a mask, how to restart after a concussion check, fixing missed moments on live TV, and signaling a character reboot before a word is spoken, all with raw, unfiltered insight from one of the most respected veterans in the business.

MVP opens with holiday banter and a Yamazaki 12 toast before breaking down the art of masked work: why body language carries the story, how great luchadors sell pain, and the crowd psychology he learned working with Rey Mysterio, Blue Demon Jr., and La Parka. He shares Jody Hamilton’s selling tip and a house-show lesson on letting a beloved babyface sell.

When a ringside doctor pauses action for a concussion check, MVP lays out heel and babyface options that pull fans back in, including a live-event example with Finley that re-ignited the crowd on the restart.

Production matters too. MVP explains truck communication, producers, and using replays to recover missed shots, and why you can’t “fix” a blown finish. He closes with how music, gear, movement, and demeanor signal a character reboot, citing Sting’s Crow era, Hogan’s nWo turn, and Undertaker’s American Badass.

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About Marking Out with MVP and Dwayne Swayze:

Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze is a weekly wrestling podcast hosted by longtime friends MVP, a professional wrestling veteran with over 20 years in the business, and Dwayne Swayze, a Houston-based rapper with a deep love for the sport. Every Monday, MVP pulls back the curtain on pro wrestling, breaking down its history, behind-the-scenes moments, and the psychology that makes it all work. With firsthand experience in the ring, he shares unfiltered insight, legendary road stories, and deep dives into promos, match strategy, and the business behind the spectacle. No topic is off limits.

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