New England wrestling legend John Walters joins me on the podcast for Episode 38 of Best For Business!In this episode, we dive into John’s 25-year career in professional wrestling, starting with learning from legends like Killer Kowalski and Mike Hollow. John reflects on his first match, the origins of his “Hurricane” persona, and his most recent matches with talents like Brad Cashew and Ryan Clancy. He shares stories about wrestling Jay Lethal with Ric Flair as the referee for Big Time Wrestling and highlights some of his favorite matches from Big Time Wrestling. We also explore his early days in Ring of Honor, being part of The Embassy, and being around Prince Nana. John takes us through moments with Jimmy Rave, competing in Pure Rules matches, and the significance of winning the Pure Championship. He discusses wrestling Josh Woods, judging Pure Rules matches, and his experiences with Bryan Danielson. The conversation continues with insights on matches John has had with Joel Redman (Oliver Grey in NXT), Ludwig Kaiser (Axel Dieter Jr.), Jay White, Claudio Castagnoli, Zack Sabre Jr., and Nigel McGuinness. We also delve into his strong points in wrestling styles from Japan and Germany, memories of Chaotic Wrestling and Lucha Libre USA, and how pro wrestling has evolved over the years. Plus, John shares the iconic New Zealand story and reflects on the legacy he hopes to leave behind in the wrestling world. All this and more on Best For Business with John Walters!

New England wrestling legend Mike Hollow joins me for Episode 37 of Best For Business! In this episode, we discuss how Mike fell in love with wrestling and his early days as a ring crew assistant for WWF. He shares memories from working on the ring crew, his plans after college, and how those experiences motivated him to start training. We dive into his time learning from the legendary Killer Kowalski, the biggest lessons he took from Kowalski. We discuss Steve Ramsey and other New England wrestlers. Mike reflects on his first match, wrestling against iconic opponents like The Headbangers, Jeff Jarrett, and Bradshaw on Shotgun Saturday Night. He also talks about the evolution of tag team wrestling and shares stories about notable wrestlers he's had a hand in training including Ivar, Tommaso Ciampa, and Kofi Kingston. We explore Mike’s favorite venues, his vision for The Elite Pro Wrestling Academy, and his thoughts on a potential return to wrestling. He shares the exciting possibility of the academy becoming a WWE ID school, presenting GAL with a WWE ID contract, the success of Brad Baylor, and the conversation on the return of the WFA. Mike provides insight into how professional wrestling has evolved, the academy’s goals for 2025, and his personal journey, including being inducted into the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2013. All this and more on Best For Business with Mike Hollow!

Jariel Rivera kicks off 2025 as my guest for Episode 36 of Best For Business!

Brett Ryan Gosselin (BRG) joins me on the podcast for Episode 35 of Best For Business, sharing his journey from the ice rink to the wrestling ring and the incredible milestones in his career. We dive into his transition from playing hockey to pursuing professional wrestling and how his passion for hockey evolved over time. BRG discusses his transformation from Todd Harris to his current persona and the invaluable lessons he’s learned from mentors like Matt Taven and Vincent. BRG talks about developing confidence and his "gift of gab," his time with Northeast Wrestling as the NEW LIVE Champion, and even rapping against Max Caster. He shares stories about his involvement with Victorium and being the leader. He talks about becoming the Let’s Wrestle Champion and how much it meant to him up until his match with Channing Thomas. We talk about BRG’s relationship with and teaming with Channing Thomas as part of Prestigious, including their favorite moments and matches. He reflects on teaming with Channing Thomas and Sierra in NCW, wrestling Dirty Dango, and making his debut for The Wrestling REVOLVER. We also discuss his role in The Stetson Ranch including stealing the IWTV Tag Team Championships. We talk about both experiences with wrestling Tommy Dreamer. BRG recounts the start of his MLW journey, wrestling Love, Doug on PPV, being part of The World Titan Federation, and facing Alex Kane in a brutal chain match. He shares insights into his time with The Rogue Horsemen alongside Bobby Fish, Brock Anderson, and CW Anderson. We wrap up with BRG’s most memorable moments and matches, his work with LIVE Pro Wrestling and Teddy Goodz, and his reflections on the mentors who’ve influenced him most. Finally, BRG shares his 2025 goals, dream matches, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. All this and so much more on Best For Business with BRG!

“Top 5 Dead or Alive” Sammy Diaz joins me on the podcast for Episode 34 of Best For Business to share his journey through professional wrestling and his incredible rise in the industry. We kick things off discussing his training at PWA in 2017, the transformation of his persona, and the invaluable lessons he learned from Slyck Wagner Brown. Sammy reflects on his early success, including winning the Test of Strength MVP in 2018 and the formation of The Firm. He shares stories about meeting Elijah Six, their TOS Tag Team Championship victory, and becoming the K1 Champion. Sammy highlights his favorite K1 Championship defense, his recognition as the 2024 Male Wrestler of the Year, and his historic win as the first-ever Legacy Is Timeless Champion. We explore his experiences wrestling Ichiban, teaming with Lucas Chase, and competing in Steel Cage Warfare. He also shares his perspective on facing Masha Slamovich. We also talk Beast Coast which features Miracle Generation. Sammy recounts his Ring of Honor debut and being Just Jeff, and his viral moments in the "Top 5 Vlogs." He talks about wrestling Brad Hollister, his Skywalker Championship win, and holding the BST Championship. We dive into Sammy’s epic victory at the PVP Rumble, and his title as "The King of The Scrambles." Sammy also opens up about his favorite venues, biggest mentors, and most memorable matches and moments in wrestling. All this and so much more on Best For Business with Sammy Diaz!

Steven Lust joins me on the podcast for Episode 33 of Best For Business to discuss his journey in professional wrestling and his evolution as a performer. We start by talking about Steven’s beginnings in wrestling and how his persona transformed over time. He shares the origins of The Middlesex Express, his first meeting with Steven Broad, the addition of Chad Epik, and the creation of calling people a “Chud.” Steven reflects on the impact of Brickhouse Baker, his first meeting with him, and the influence Brickhouse had on his career. He also discusses the final match of The Middlesex Express. Steven dives into running The Steve-O-Lution shows, his involvement with Providence WrestleParty, and the memorable match against The Ugly Ducklings. He recounts his experiences at the first Live Prov Wrestling show, meeting and learning from Tee Phoenix, and wrestling him in the ring. The conversation covers key moments in Steven’s singles career, such as The Open Chud Challenge, his interactions with AJP, and stepping up for The Renegade Ring Rentals. We also explore his preference for singles versus tag team wrestling and his matches with Tony Atlas and Tito Santana, Ichiban, Chase Del Monte, and Jose Perez. Steven highlights career milestones like becoming the first NRG King of The Coliseum Champion, being named the 2023 NCW Men’s Wrestler of the Year, and earning the title of “The Iron Man” at Watch This Fight Wrestling. He shares his experience in the Chaotic Countdown, teaming with Nick Marchand, and wrestling DUI at RWA Legacy. The discussion also touches on his involvement in FightLife, including its transformation, backstage segments with The Unit, and his recovery after a significant injury. Steven reflects on his favorite matches, dream opponents, and the legacy he wants to leave in wrestling.

Rich Palladino joins me on the podcast for Episode 32 of Best For Business to discuss his legendary career as a ring announcer and his contributions to professional wrestling. We start by exploring Rich’s early passion for having a commanding voice, his background playing football in high school, and the pivotal moment when he decided to jump into the wrestling business. He shares how meeting the right person and creating a demo tape opened the door to his career, including his trademark of wearing tuxedos in wrestling and his mentorship under Tony Rumble. Rich reflects on his experiences announcing for ECW, Ring of Honor, and Chaotic Wrestling, as well as his introduction to Beyond Wrestling and the iconic Shamrock Slam. He discusses his involvement in Clairo's music video “Juna”, announcing at Fenway Park, and being part of The Wrestival. The conversation delves into Rich’s work with Teddy Goodz and Live Pro Wrestling, his time with the Eastern Wrestling Alliance alongside Adam Booker, and his contributions to Major League Wrestling and Limitless Wrestling’s Vacationland Cup at The Colisee. Rich also talks about announcing for CES and Wrestling Has A Tomorrow (WHAT!).

Scott King joins me on the podcast for Episode 31 of Best For Business to share his incredible journey in professional wrestling, from his early days to his lasting impact on the industry. We begin by discussing Scott’s natural talent for communication, dubbed “The Gift of Gab,” and his start in wrestling with Steve Ramsey. Scott reflects on his experience in tag team wrestling, training wrestlers, and his role with the Eastern Wrestling Alliance (EWA), including running his first EWA show. He also talks about the mentors who shaped his career and the inspirations he modeled his wrestling persona after. Scott takes us back to memorable moments in his career, including the time he wrestled Owen Hart, his transformation into a character-driven performer, and his matches against Ludvig Borga and King Kong Bundy. He shares stories about the legendary names who wrestled for the EWA and details his journey to winning the EWA Heavyweight Title. Scott discusses the challenges and triumphs of the EWA revived and what the newer iteration of the promotion means to him.

Jordan Castle joins me for Episode 30 of Best For Business, where we discuss his journey in wrestling, theater, and commentary, as well as his memorable experiences and aspirations. We talk about Jordan's finding a passion for pro wrestling and theater, his favorite performance roles, and how long he was involved in theater. He shares how his time on stage built his confidence. We also discuss the infamous Natick Wrestling Federation. Jordan recounts the day of the show, and whether we might see the federation return as well as talk about a Teddy Goodz return. Jordan discusses his first big break in wrestling and the companies he considers home, touching on his connections with Veda Scott, Brian Zane, Jack Farmer, and Aria Perkins. He shares his experiences meeting industry figures like Dave Prazak and his first time working with GCW. We dive into memorable moments with Matt Cardona, including his match with Nic Nemeth, and how Jordan found about working for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Jordan describes the transformative journey of moving from Massachusetts to California and the differences between the wrestling scenes on each coast. He reflects on his experiences with wrestlers like Alan Angels, “Speedball” Mike Bailey, Masha Slamovich, and Jack Cartwheel. We also talk about his signature suits, his favorite venues, and his most memorable moments in wrestling. Jordan reflects on his biggest mentors, shares his hopes for future commentary roles, and so much more.

Bobby Rossi joins me on the podcast for Episode 29 of Best For Business, where we dive into his career, memorable experiences, and insights into wrestling and beyond.