Alliance Blog Podcast: Interviews with Independent Wrestlers and Wrestling Personalities

Sabu was a legend, an icon, and a pioneer in hardcore wrestling. Jay Cal is joined by WWE Content Creator Soto 619 as they discuss WWE, new signee Jeff Cobb, the NWA Crockett Cup, and Sabu's passing. Then, Jay expands on Sabu's accomplishments in the NWA.

Ray Rosas is a stalwart in the Southern California Wrestling Scene. Ray Rosas is an institution of the Southern California Pro Wrestling scene, having competed in some of the most prominent of wrestling showcases in the State. A Champion in and out of the ring and a friend to the Alliance. Ray has held titles everywhere he has gone, and as his career is winding down, he has become a bigger advocate for his students and teaching the sport of pro wrestling.

On this episode of the Alliance Blog Podcast, Ray Rosas discusses what he looks for when he teaches his talents. His inspirations come from pro wrestling. And life. Ray discusses life and how fleeting it can be. We also talk about Millennium Pro Wrestling and what Ray hopes to do with his time in the business.

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Jarrod Fritz has been an official with The National Wrestling Alliance, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and various independents. Jarrod has called the action, down the middle all over the United States. When the #RefFit joined the AllianceBlog Podcast, we spoke to him about his journey in pro wrestling. How did he go from being a fan to being a referee? We speak about what lured him into the sport of wrestling. We also discuss the past of the NWA and the present.

Jarrod will be officiating this weekend at Hard Times 5 and will also be the man in the middle at AML as well as NJPW Windy City Riot.

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After working for AML, Ohio Valley, and of course Joe Cazana promotions AJ Cazana, started working for the National Wrestling Alliance in early 2022. Eventually, he would team with Anthony Andrews as the Country Gentlemen and go on to win the NWA United States Tag Team Championship. The pair would be managed by Cazana's father and former wrestler Joe Cazana. The US Tag Titles were lost at The NWA 75 in St Louis, Missouri. At that point, Cazana started to team with his younger brother KC Cazana, and that pair would win the United States Tag Team Titles at NWA 76th. Cazana is also a former JCP Southeastern Heavyweight Champion and a former two-time JCP Southeastern Tag Team Champion.

Cazana stops in to talk shop with Jay Cal about the National Wrestling Alliance, Joe Cazana Promotions, and what it is like being the United States Tag Team Champion. AJ details his transition from collegiate football player to pro wrestler. He also draws comparisons to the level of excitement of doing both. Cazana also speaks about what it took for him to get into the NWA and discusses his plans for the future. All this on Episode 2 of the Alliance Blog Podcast.

Starting 2025 a little late, the Alliance Blog Podcast returns with an interview with our friend and the proprietor of Epic Pro Wrestling, Andrew Pesina. We discuss the upcoming event, Meanest Times. A showcase of talents from across the State of California. The Main Event will be a match-up with Royce Isaacs taking on Ray Rosas, with a stipulation to be announced later.

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We also discuss what it takes to be a good wrestler and what it takes to tell a good story in wrestling. Andrew shares some of his insights into booking and promoting.

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Happy Thanksgiving to our American audience. This week we break format with a pre-recorded interview with New Japan Strong’s Justin Borden. Justin has been a referee for many promotions in Southern California including Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, United Wrestling Network, and Lucha Underground. Jay Cal enjoyed his conversation with Justin as we touched on growing up with wrestling. How he landed as a referee in the business and his success in the industry.  Justin still referees for some independents in Southern California including the Empire Wrestling Federation and this weekend he will dawn the stripes for Pro Wrestling RIVALS. 

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The Alliance Blog Podcast has entered its 16th year, spotlighting the talents affiliated with the NWA and the United Wrestling Network and beyond. The Alliance Blog has become the home for interviews by Jay Cal as he chats with luminaries in the sports entertainment industry. Treating each interview as a chat between two friends, listen in for the stories you won’t hear elsewhere.

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For those that missed The Alliance was live before the NWA 76th Anniversary Show. Meet; WWLTD, BigKhrisDogg, Sam Retro, Rick Del Santo, and "MILK MASCARAS," as they join Dave Scooby and Jay Cal to talk about the event live at the 2300 Arena.

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Friend of the show and newly minted NWA Mid-American Champion Jeremiah Plunkett joined the Alliance Guys to discuss returning to #NWAPOWERRR, Joe Cazana Promotions, and what the championship means to him.

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