Brews and Beatdowns with Matt Cooper

On this week's episode of Brews and Beatdowns Matt talked to Brandon Xavier. They started off the conversation about Brandon's past, which included growing up a wrestling fan in Cleveland, how he got involved with wrestling, and his very first match. They also talked about the state of Indy wrestling and the use of social media. Matt concluded the conversation with Brandon's involvement at Battle On The Border and talked about his upcoming match with Brian Pillman Jr and Chase Owens.

On this week's episode of Brews and Beatdowns Matt brought back Denim Blevins, promoter of Battle On The Border. They talked about the last two shows in December and "Night Of Champions" coming up on February, 23rd. Denim went over all the matches, including one with a former WWE Superstar.

On this week's episode of Brews and Beatdowns Matt brought in the promoter of Future Great Wrestling Brian. They talked about Brian's move to Ohio, running a comic book store, and starting up Future Great Wrestling. Brian talked about the first show of Future Great Wrestling and other shows coming up!

On this week's episode of Brews and Beatdowns Matt talked to Cody Hawk. Cody talked about the state of Independent wrestling and how it's in a great spot right now. Matt and Cody also talked about Cody's new promotion "Future Great Wrestling" and some of the hurdles he and his fellow wrestlers/promoters had to go through with city council in order to launch this promotion. They end the show with Cody talking about Dean Ambrose, a wrestler he's trained, coming to Cincinnati to train with him as he recovers from an injury, a piece that is featured on the WWE Network.

Matt talked to ring announcer Nikki Campbell about her career in wrestling. They talked about how she first started watching TNA wrestling and her favorite wrestlers growing up. Nikki also talked about being an athlete in high school, her dreams of becoming a writer, and how she got her start as a ring announcer.

Matt talked to Denim about BOTB "Miracle On Main Street" and "Christmas Choas." They go over all the matches for both nights, what to expect when you come to both shows, and how you can get tickets.

Matt talked to wrestler Bam Bam Bundy about his wrestling career. Bam Bam talked about his childhood growing up outside of Memphis, TN and how he got his start in wrestling. He also talked about training with Brian Christopher, some of his memorable matches over the past few years, and his matches coming up at Battle On The Border in December.

Matt starts off the show talking about talking about his trip to Asheville, North Carolina and a few of the breweries that he went to. He then welcomes in Denim Blevins, promoter for Battle On the Border, to talk about two holiday shows coming up in December. Denim goes over both cards, "Miracle On Main Street" and Battle On the Border 9 "Christmas Chaos."

Matt sat down with Denim Blevins and Johnny Knockout to talk about Battle On The Border 8. Denim goes over the card and what to expect that night, including two cage matches, and a legends match between two former WWE wrestlers. Johnny talks about what it's like to be Battle On The Border champion and his upcoming cage match with Hooks.

Matt talks to Jake and Ultimate Wingman about the last Battle On The Border event. Matt goes into detail on what led to his decisions as the special guest referee. Jake talks about being suspended from wrestling and what both of them have in store for the next Battle On The Border event. Matt also talks about his recent trip to a brewery in Cincinnati.