Have you wondered what makes a great referee? Do you have a favorite referee, and if so, why? Chad and Mark talk to NWA ring official Jarrod Fritz, who had plans to try out for Tough Enough until life got in the way. Find out how Fritz's work as a massage therapist in the 2008 Olympics led to working with the WWE! He fills us in on the difference in training between wrestlers and referees, how he's staying motivated in these difficult times, as well as what to expect once the NWA comes back!F...

There are some huge announcements on today's episode, including a really "cool" tournament, an IWC after party, and the launch of our Can Crushers YouTube channel! With no live audiences, WWE and AEW take different approaches to their television shows! The guys mention NWA and Impact, but with so little happening, the boys shift gears and cover some old-school events, starting with Chad's pick, Starrcade '85 next week! Listen as Mark pulls the tournament names out of his crusty Toledo Mudhens...

Spencer Slade shares his thoughts on how he and the wrestling world are dealing with the recent pandemic. A wrestler with amazing talent and potential, the Imagine Wrestling Champion discovered pro wrestling thanks to his grandfather and molded himself after Kurt Angle and Randy Orton. Having impaired hearing since childhood, Slade is brutally honest about his struggles and dealing with bullies. A gifted athlete who excelled at all sports in high school and college, Slade has a message for Ma...

Chad and Mark open the show with what's on everyone's mind: Coronavirus. They break down the week and discuss Smackdown performing in an empty arena, as well as what that means for other promotions. Schools are closed for #coronacation, so instead of a class lecture, the English Professor joins Mark to recap last night's IWC NINETEEN, at least what they were able to watch of it. Mark and Chad then try to guess what our current state of affairs means for the future of pro wrestling!!ratethispo...

What kind of message did Jimmy Vegas send his friends and family, which included fellow wrestlers and his daughter, by busting Jack Pollock wide open? More importantly, what message does he have for Jack Pollock as the two set to clash at IWC NINETEEN this Saturday, March 14? The IWC Founding Father also fills us in on his training with Pittsburgh wrestling staples Dominic DeNucci and Shane Douglas as well as his time spent with Sandman and Raven. Injuries have slowed him down, but he has pla...

Mark starts the show by telling us about last night's drinking binge with the Rated X Can Crusher, Pat, that would make the Horseman blush! Chad discusses a Smoky Mountain Wrestling show in his New Stories From Wrestling segment! Mark has a follow-up announcement about OVW! Don't miss IWC NINETEEN this Saturday, March 14! The guys run the gamut of WWE Raw, Smackdown, and Elimination Chamber, along with NWA and AEW! The English Professor is taking a sabbatical, but you still have homework to d...

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Strongman Dalton Wade never misses a workout, not even for the Can Crushers! But he does make time for an interview with Mark while killing it at the gym! Wade tells us about transitioning from bodybuilding to pro wrestling, training with Glen "Kane" Jacobs and "The Doctor of Desire" Tom Pritchard, and getting some good advice from Jay Bradley! He's chatted with and picked the brains of Arn Anderson, Ricky Steamboat, Koko B. Ware, William Regal, Jerry "The King" Lawler and Can Crusher fan fav...

Chad and The English Professor hand in their reports on the amount of actual wrestling on today's wrestling programs! Chad went to a house show last night and covers the latest news before the guys get into NWA, AEW, and ROH! The Professor is having a huge battle royal with all of his toys, and all his friends are invited! Chad and Mark give their opinion on AEW Revolution! Love our show? Then review us at ratethispodcast.com/cancrushers!Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crusher...

Wrestling fans! Today's main attraction features legendary ring announcer, Gary Michael Cappetta! Mr. Cappetta tells Mark and Chad about the impact Bruno Sammartino had on him, where The Grand Wizard and Gordon Solie fit into his career, real-life brawls with fans attacking wrestlers, and doing the introductions for classic matches between Ric Flair and Rick Steamboat! Look for Mr. Cappetta in the Showdown: Legends of Wrestling video game, and pick up his book, "Bodyslams: Memoirs of a Wrestl...