Boots to Boots w/ Deonna Purrazzo and Steve Maclin.

Ten weeks. A broken fibula. One opportunity Steve Maclin refused to let slip away.On July 24, 2026, just days after learning he would face Adam Copeland at Northern Rising, Steve Maclin broke his fibula. What followed was a race against time—not just to get back in the ring, but to prove himself during one of the most uncertain periods of his career.10 Weeks to Adam Copeland follows Maclin from the emergency room to Maple Leaf Gardens through rehab, free agency, setbacks, training, and the question that followed him all the way to October 3:Was he healthy—or just healthy enough?

Taylor Wilde has lived more than one life.
The former TNA Knockouts World Champion joins Deonna Purrazzo and Steve Maclin to reflect on starting wrestling as a teenager, signing with WWE, becoming champion in TNA, and eventually making the difficult decision to walk away from the industry altogether.
Taylor shares why she chose firefighting as her next chapter, how that career changed her perspective on service and identity, and what it was like returning to professional wrestling nearly a decade later.
From wrestling boots to firefighter boots, this conversation is about knowing when a chapter is over, finding purpose somewhere unexpected, and learning who you are beyond the uniform.
Every boot has a story. The stories march on. 🥾🎙️

Deonna Purrazzo and Steve Maclin are back for the Season 3 premiere of Boots to Boots—and they’re celebrating one year of the podcast! 🥾🎙️
One year after sitting down for their very first episode, Deonna and Steve look back at how Boots to Boots began, the conversations and guests that have impacted them most, and how the podcast has evolved along the way.
From professional wrestling and Steve’s transition from the United States Marine Corps to life after service, to marriage, identity, purpose, mental health and navigating life’s biggest transitions, Deonna and Steve reflect on what they’ve learned from their guests, their audience—and each other.
They also look ahead to Season 3, what’s changing, and why some of their favorite Boots to Boots conversations happen when it’s simply the two of them.
Every boot has a story. The stories march on.
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In the Season 2 finale of Boots to Boots, Deonna and Steve look back on the incredible success of Battle for the Brave, the first-ever wrestling showcase they promoted in support of veterans and first responders.
We also take your fan questions and discuss the possibility of bringing Battle for the Brave back for a second year.
Additionally, Steve reflects on the recent passing of one of his fellow Marines and the impact that loss has had on him, while sharing why honoring the veteran community remains at the heart of everything we do.
This episode is about gratitude, reflection, loss, growth, and what comes next for Boots to Boots and Battle for the Brave.
Thank you for being part of Season 2.
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In this special mini episode of Boots to Boots, we sit down with one of independent wrestling’s rising stars, Emily Jaye.
Fresh off her appearance on AEW Dynamite in her 101st professional wrestling match, Emily joins us to discuss her journey through the wrestling business, what has helped her stand out early in her career, and how she’s continuing to build momentum on the independent scene.
We also talk about her upcoming match THIS Saturday at Battle for the Brave!
This episode is about hard work, opportunity, and making the most of every chance you’re given.
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In this episode of Boots to Boots, we sit down with professional wrestler and fitness entrepreneur Steve Gibki.
Steve and Deonna look back on their early days training together at Team Adams, traveling across the country for independent wrestling shows, and learning what it takes to survive in professional wrestling.
We also preview Battle for the Brave on June 6 in Rahway, New Jersey, where Steve will compete in the first-ever Battle for the Brave Gauntlet Cup. As a local competitor with family members who have served, he shares why supporting veterans and first responders through this event means so much to him.
This episode is about discipline, sacrifice, entrepreneurship, and chasing your goals without losing sight of who you are.
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In this episode of Boots to Boots, we sit down with New Jersey State Senator Anthony M. Bucco, who represents the 25th Legislative District and currently serves as Senate Republican Leader in the New Jersey Senate.
We discuss the Highlands Act, school funding, and how state policy impacts local communities, families, taxpayers, and students across New Jersey. Senator Bucco breaks down the purpose behind the Highlands legislation, the financial challenges many municipalities now face, and what the future may hold for towns affected by these policies.
🎙️ Watch or listen now on Boots to Boots.

In this episode of Boots to Boots, we sit down with Raymond Lott, better known to the world as "The Marine Rapper," to talk about his incredible journey from the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan to the top of the Billboard charts.
Raymond opens up about his 10 years of service as a U.S. Marine Combat Correspondent, the raw realities of transitioning back to civilian life, and how he turned to rap as a form of telling stories. We discuss his passion for building a community that champions veteran artists, the hustle behind his multi-platinum success, and what it truly means to use your voice.
This conversation is about legacy, creative resilience, and proving that your story doesn’t end when you hang up the uniform; sometimes that’s exactly where the next major chapter begins.
🎙️ Watch or listen to the full episode now on Boots to Boots.

In this episode of Boots to Boots, we sit down with professional wrestler Kaia McKenna to talk about family legacy, professional wrestling, and what it means to represent first responders at Battle for the Brave on June 6 in Rahway, New Jersey.

In this episode of Boots to Boots, we take you behind the scenes of building Battle for the Brave — the first professional wrestling event we’ve ever promoted ourselves.
We talk about the reality of becoming promoters for the first time: the stress, the challenges, the unexpected problems, and everything we’ve learned while trying to bring this event to life. From booking talent and organizing the card to balancing the business side of wrestling, this process has given us a completely new perspective on the industry we’ve spent our lives in.
We also break down the matches we’re most excited for, why certain moments on the card mean so much to us personally, and why we believe this event supporting veterans and first responders will make every challenge worth it in the end.
Battle for the Brave takes place June 6 in Rahway, New Jersey, benefiting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
🎙️ Watch or listen now on Boots to Boots.