Episode #11 - Bobby Blaze

We’re back with a really exciting episode this week because Bobby Blaze, former Smoky Mountain Wrestling Champion, head trainer at the FTC Art of Grappling Wrestling School in Ironton, OH, and author of two highly respected books about the wrestling business, joins us to talk about his career, training the new generation, and, of course, to tell tons of great stories. The one about his run-in with Macho Man Randy Savage is absolutely hilarious!

 

Also, as a special gift to all of our listeners, you can get 10% off of tee shirts and accessories at Collar x Elbow by using the code #BLAZE. Collar x Elbow has some really great stuff for you to check out and now it’s a little bit cheaper thanks to Bobby Blaze.

 

Before we bring Bobby Blaze on, we try to bring some more attention to the plight of Nasty Boy Brian Knobbs, who was recently rushed to the hospital with an infection and is facing possible amputation of his leg in addition to other very serious medical issues. We are all praying the Brian kicks out like he has twice before. We have posted the link to Brian’s GoFundMe in our Linktree, but you can also Google and find it. If you’re able to help, we are sure Brian and his family appreciate anything you can give. If not, we hope you send good vibes out for Brian who entertained so many of us for so many years.

 

Of course, we congratulate our #ANDNEW champions of the week, including new MCW tag team champions, and the fall of Ivelisse as SHINE Champion as she was defeated by Kelsey Raegan to end a three plus year reign as SHINE Champion.

 

Our Youtube recommendation of the week is Voltage Wrestling’s Season 2 Episode 20, which was uploaded to Youtube last week. This episode features Valerie Verman vs Dani Mo, The Faculty vs a modified Country Club, and an appearance by One Room Media’s JLaw that has implications for Voltage’s April show.

 

Finally, we preview a bunch of really great shows coming your way this weekend from promotions including:

• Pro Wrestling Conquest 
• River City Championship Wrestling 
• Intergender Bonanza 
• NWA Kross Fire 
• Titan Championship Wrestling 
• New Age Wrestling 
• Empire Pro Wrestling 
• MCW Pro Wrestling 
• Real Shoot Wrestling 
• Apple City Championship Wrestling 
• Unsanctioned Pro 
• Virginia Championship Wrestling 
• League of Lions Wrestling 
• Best of the West Wrestling 
• POW Pro Wrestling 
• BMFX Wrestling
• Xcite Wrestling 
• Supreme Pro Wrestling 

Next we will be back with Lola Yara, formerly known as Lola the Adventurer from, among other places, Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling. We’re very excited to hear about Lola’s journey through wrestling and her recent gimmick change. STAY TUNED!!!!

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00:00:00 - Intro, Brian Knobbs Medical Situation

00:06:07 - Homicide’s retirement

00:11:53 - #ANDNEW

00:20:14 - Youtube Recommendation - Voltage Wrestling

00:35:26 - Bobby Blaze Interview

01:46:21 - Weekend Preview

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