Dany Only (real name Derek Thorne) is a veteran of the US Army as well as a 19 year Pro Wrestler. At 41 years old he admits to making a lot of mistakes in wrestling, relationships and life while taking full responsibility. He originally trained at NWA Florida under Steve Madison and Buck Quartermain. A large portion of his resumé includes working for NWA Wildside(Anarchy) which he would later purchase and rebrand as "Why We Wrestle." We discuss his wrestling past and possible future. We also address his PTSD, trouble giving up alcohol and the support program he's waiting to get into.
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7 min - Derek’s Pro Wrestling History
10 min - Respect from “the boys”
19 min - Pineapple Pete [Sugar Dunkerton]
21 min - Going 45 with Pinkie at Beyond
28 min - Shitting on DJ Hyde!
38 min - Buying NWA Anarchy
40 min - Shoutout to Jay Cat
44 min - Gauging when to stop wrestling
51 min - Desire to return and why
56 min - PTSD and why
1hr - Confidence from the Army
1hr 8min - Why do you drink?
1hr 15min - Celebrating sobriety by drinking!
1hr 24min - Getting a DUI
1hr 31min - Replacing bad addiction w/ good
1hr 37min - Parting words