“Pro Wrestling’s BFF” Nick Maniwa & Mike Ruff (of RuffFigures.com) give a run down, just in time for the holiday, of IWA Midsouth’s Bloodfeast 2002 which took place on Thanksgiving night in our first episode of our rewatch series – Midsouth Memories. Lots of funny anecdotes and stories from what Maniwa remembers & from the first time viewing for Ruff.

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You can reach Mike Ruff on his official website – RuffFigures.com

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WrestleManiwa w/ Mike Ruff (of RuffFigures.com)

In this first episode of the WrestleManiwa reboot, I talk to longtime friend Mike Ruff. We talk our history, his history as a part of the Big Time Wrestling (Kirk White) family, action figures (naturally), funny wrestling stories, best person he’s ever met in wrestling, a new podcast spinoff series & so much more.

You can check out what Mike Ruff has been doing by visiting his website – RuffFigures.com to see his online portfolio, check out his current eBay auctions or even order a custom figure. His commissions are open!

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(Apologies for the audio issues, still trying to get my feet wet again when it comes to audio editing )

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Ya boy got some plans in the podcast world once again and I’m checking out if the archaic ways I used to upload podcasts still works!

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The Reed Bentley & Nick Maniwa Variety Show is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://bnmvs.wordpress.com/

Ya boy got some plans in the podcast world once again and I’m checking out if the archaic ways I used to upload podcasts still works!

Follow & add me on all social media – @nickmaniwa

The Reed Bentley & Nick Maniwa Variety Show is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://bnmvs.wordpress.com/

Joining John and Jesse this week will be Russian deathmatch wrestler Alex Nabiev! They dig in on the effect of a global pandemic on the other side of the ocean, what it’s like to be an independent talent during a pandemic, plus GASOLINE AND RUBBING ALCOHOL! MUST LISTEN! Hit a like and follow at Real Side of Wrestling on the following!

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Joining John will be Referee Jesse Fields! They talk mutual experiences of being a pro wrestling ref, breaking into the business, the Nashville Fairgrounds, Stadium Inn, legendary TN promoters, GCW, Chikara, and much more!

Hit a like and follow at Real Side of Wrestling on the following!

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Long time professional wrestling referee John Gray brings back his storied podcast Real Side of Wrestling. Alongside producer / co-host Jesse Baker the mission of RSOW is taking a different approach to your standard wrestling interview. We all know the origin stories, we all know the fandom, but through real conversations with some of the finest talent in the industry John brings you into a virtual living room to gain different perspectives and get to know the PEOPLE that live on the Real Side of Wrestling.

Joining John and Jesse this week will be pro wrestler, trainer, promoter and more Breyer Wellington! We will hit on the rise and success of Horror Slam, experiences training new talent, history with several promotions including JCW, IWA-MS and more!

The Reed Bentley & Nick Maniwa Variety Show is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://bnmvs.wordpress.com/

Long time professional wrestling referee John Gray brings back his storied podcast Real Side of Wrestling. Alongside co-host Jesse Baker the mission of RSOW is taking a different approach to your standard wrestling interview. We all know the origin stories, we all know the fandom, but through real conversations with some of the finest talent in the industry John brings you into a virtual living room to gain different perspectives and get to know the PEOPLE that live on the Real Side of Wrestling.

Joining John and Jesse will be NEW SOUTH owners and co promoters Brandon Williams and Dump Sanders. Have you ever wondered why the NEW SOUTH Title is SOOOOO BIG? Where the idea of the HOSS tournament originated? We’ll answer that and a lot more tonight as we discuss the early days of New South, the story about ATLANTA that CMD spoke on in the last episode and much much more!!!

Hit a like and follow at Real Side of Wrestling on the following!

The Reed Bentley & Nick Maniwa Variety Show is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://bnmvs.wordpress.com/

Long time professional wrestling referee John Gray brings back his storied podcast Real Side of Wrestling. Alongside co-host Jesse Baker the mission of RSOW is taking a different approach to your standard wrestling interview. We all know the origin stories, we all know the fandom, but through real conversations with some of the finest talent in the industry John brings you into a virtual living room to gain different perspectives and get to know the PEOPLE that live on the Real Side of Wrestling.

Joining John and Jesse this week will be 19 year Professional Wrestling veteran Cabana Man Dan! We chat on all things indie wrestling, balancing family with the business, New South, Chikara, southern wrestling and everything in between with Bikini Bottom’s most famous DAN!

Hit a like and follow at Real Side of Wrestling on the following!

The Reed Bentley & Nick Maniwa Variety Show is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://bnmvs.wordpress.com/

Long time professional wrestling referee John Gray brings back his storied podcast Real Side of Wrestling taking a different approach to your standard wrestling interview. We all know the origin stories, we all know the fandom, but through real conversations with some of the finest talent in the industry John brings you into a virtual living room to gain different perspectives and get to know the PEOPLE that live on the Real Side of Wrestling.

No return could make more of a splash than featuring the one and only KING of independent wrestling today – Nick F’N Gage! We talk GCW, quarantine, the state of the indie industry and everything in between with the absolute realest MF’er in the business.

Hit a like and follow at Real Side of Wrestling on the following!

The Reed Bentley & Nick Maniwa Variety Show is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://bnmvs.wordpress.com/