MCW Cast

On this episode of the MCW Cast, we sit down with long-time MCW live event host and ring announcer, Danny Mays. We discuss his start in the professional wrestling business, how he broke into MCW and the backstage politics that came along with it, and his current contributions behind the scenes in the company. As an emcee, Danny is regularly called upon to facilitate a variety of public and private functions, including a previous stint as “The Voice of Ripken Stadium” for the Aberdeen Ironbirds. As a musician, he has shared the stage with the likes of Foo Fighters, All Time Low, Good Charlotte, Halestorm, Chris Kirkpatrick, Billy Idol and many more.  He currently performs with 90s tribute act,  Here's to the Night, touring the Mid-Atlantic region 60+ dates per year.

On this episode of the MCW Podcast we welcome  The original two members of  "Ghetto Mafia, 2 Dope & Sydeswype who together held the MCW Tag Team Championships four times. Sydeswype & 2 dope were MCW originals dating back the first show in July of 1998 and were a major part of the foundation of the company that took part in many memorable moments including them scoring a big pin fall win over Matt & Jeff Hardy.

Conrad Thompson is an American mortgage broker and professional wrestling podcast host who presents and co-hosts the wrestling-themed podcasts, Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, What Happened When with Tony Schiavone, Grilling JR with Jim Ross, The Arn Show with Arn Anderson, The Kurt Angle Show with Kurt Angle, & My World with Jeff Jarrett.

On this episode of the MCW Podcast we welcome the former MCW RageTV champion & The “King of Keto” Greg Excellent. A veteran of professional wrestling for over 18 years, Greg discusses how it all started in his parent’s backyard, through a much-publicized legal battle, and what ultimately grew into travelling throughout the US and overseas. Greg also opens about his body transformation and dietary lifestyle that helped him shed over 180 pounds. Check out this episode to hear more about Greg’s journey of food, friendship, the fraternal brotherhood of professional wrestling, and Momma Excellent!

On this episode of the MCW Cast we welcome and MCW Pro Wrestling original, Pat Brink to the show. Pat began his pro wrestling career training with MCW in 1998. He originally debuted under the name Genesis along side Platinum Nat & The Holy Rollers. Pat went on to be signed by WWE two different times and worked in their developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) where he wrestled under the ring names Kaleb O'Neal and Calvin Raines and held tag team gold along with Big E. Pat was also instrumental in helping relaunch the MCW Training Center in 2014 and is a former MCW Pro Wrestling Heavyweight, Rage TV & Tag Team Champion.

On this episode of the MCW Podcast we welcome the last person to hold the MCW Heavyweight Championship, The Hawaiian Warrior Kekoa!! Kekoa is a decorated professional wrestler for over 14 years who has worked for WWE, Evolve, Ring of Honor as well as over seas tours!  He is a constant motivator with the mindset that will lead him to the success he dreams of.  Tune in to learn more about Kekoa, his journey to MCW, his future goals and where his favorite drop in Warzone is!

Bob Starr is a semi-retired  professional wrestler, trainer and manager who has competed in numerous independent promotions throughout the United States since his debut in 1988. He is especially well known in the Mid-Atlantic region where he has competed for Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation, National Wrestling League, and the Virginia Wrestling Alliance. Bob also wrestled as a preliminary wrestler in both World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation throughout the 1990s.

This is a live version of the podcast - we apologize in advance for the quality of the audio. Formerly known as Zack Ryder in the WWE Matt Cardona is currently working for Impact Wrestling & All Elite Wrestling. Cardona debuted in professional wrestling in 2004, teaming with Curt Hawkins on the independent circuit. Both men were signed by WWE the following year, making their main roster debuts in 2007. Cardona has been a free agent since his release from WWE in April of 2020.

Mark Shrader is the co founder of MCW Pro Wrestling formerly known as Maryland Championship Wrestling as well as Bone Breakers Pro Wrestling Training center which is now the MCW Pro Wrestling Training Center. Mark co founded those companie with Dan McDevitt one of the current hosts of the MCW Cast in 1997 and eventually stepped away for the Pro Wrestling business as a whole in 2003. Mark also competed as a pro wrestler for many years known professionally as Mark "the Shark" Shrader.

An MCW Pro Wrestling Trainee, Renee Michelle is making her mark through the world of professional wrestling. Renee is currently married to WWE Superstar Drake Maverick and appeared on WWE television with her husband in segments with R Truth over the 24/7 title. Renee is currently appearing on both AEW & Impact Wrestling and has been touring all over the world the last few years.