This episode of Best For Business features a deep and personal conversation with Adam Barisano, covering a journey that spans survival, reinvention, and giving back to professional wrestling. Adam walks through what first drew him to pro wrestling, how he got involved, and a life-altering moment where he was told he was “lucky to even be alive,” a turning point that reshaped both his mindset and his path forward.
Adam reflects on his early training, backyard wrestling days, and balancing football with his growing passion for wrestling, including the difficult recovery from injury that tested his resolve. He talks about learning from Matt and Kyle Storm, gaining confidence, and earning his first real opportunities in New England Championship Wrestling, where being paired with Brandon Locke and Scott Osbourne helped define a crucial chapter of his career.
The conversation dives into the creation of “The Rock God” Brett Adams, standout matches under that persona, and the eventual evolution into Adam Barisano. Adam shares stories from Florida’s wrestling scene, being mentored by Kevin Sullivan, and the comparisons that followed him throughout his career. He also discusses memorable moments in Chaotic Wrestling, Cold Fury, managing Mistress Belmont, working with Handsome Johnny/Ivar, The Headbangers, and managing “Simply The Best” Chaz.
Adam opens up about meaningful and emotional moments, including the passing of DC Dillinger, his time with New England All Star Wrestling, WFA, and working alongside names like Scott Reed. He explains what giving back to wrestling means to him, his role as a General Manager, future goals, and even the unexpected chapter of being a mayor.
The episode wraps with discussions on fitness, spending time with Bret Hart, standout attire, and a reflection on Adam Barisano’s legacy. This is an honest, reflective episode about perseverance, mentorship, and leaving the business better than you found it.
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0:00 Adam Barisano Trailer
0:54 Best For Business Introduction
1:47 Introduction
2:04 Why Pro Wrestling?
2:59 Getting Involved in Wrestling
3:24 “You are lucky to even be alive.”
4:21 Training as a Wrestler
4:48 Backyard Wrestling Names
5:07 Playing Football
5:23 The Recovery for Getting Hurt
6:03 Learning from Matt & Kyle Storm
7:07 Gaining The Confidence
8:05 First Big Opportunity in Wrestling
8:15 New England Championship Wrestling
8:45 Getting Paired with Brandon Locke and Scott Osbourne
9:00 First Interaction with Brandon Locke
9:56 Gelling with Brandon Locke & Scott Osbourne
11:09 The Inspiration Behind “The Rock God” Brett Adams
11:59 Matches as Brett Adams that Stick Out
13:02 Becoming Adam Barisano
15:02 Florida’s Wrestling Scene
16:14 Learning from Kevin Sullivan
17:27 Adam Barisano Compared to “The Rock God”
18:27 Moments in Florida that Stick Out
19:00 Going to Chaotic Wrestling
21:05 Brandon Locke Winning The New England Championship
21:35 Adam Barisano’s First Cold Fury
22:05 Managing Mistress Belmont
22:42 Favorite Chaotic Wrestling Moments
23:46 Handsome Johnny/Ivar
25:16 Working with The Headbangers
25:55 Managing “Simply The Best” Chaz
28:30 DC Dillinger Passing Away
29:39 New England All Star Wrestling Pairing with Spencer Slade
30:01 WFA
30:17 Scott Reed
31:49 Giving Back
32:59 Being The General Manager
34:25 Goals for Adam Barisano
35:21 Adam was a MAYOR?
36:23 Fitness & Getting Jacked
37:43 Favorite Venue Performed in
38:28 Spending Time with Bret Hart
39:21 Favorite Suit or Attire worn
40:54 Adam Barisano’s Legacy
41:23 Adam Barisano’s Legacy
41:23 Conclusion
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