The Rick Del Santo Show

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On this episode Rick sits down with Cyco Ryan of The Suicycos, the California-based Suicidal Tendencies tribute band that has been keeping the music and attitude of one of punk and crossover thrash's most influential bands alive.

Cyco Ryan takes us back to his early days growing up in the Los Angeles punk scene, discovering bands like Bad Religion, Circle Jerks, Black Flag and Social Distortion, and how Suicidal Tendencies eventually became his all-time favorite band.

Ryan also talks about how The Suicycos originally came together in 2006, starting out as a few friends jamming Suicidal Tendencies songs in a garage before an unexpected backyard performance launched the band on its journey. We discuss the band's history, their connection to the Southern California punk scene, remaining together with the same lineup, and some of their biggest opportunities, including performing at the House of Blues in Anaheim.

It's a great conversation about punk rock, friendship, musical influences, and keeping the spirit of Suicidal Tendencies alive.

The Rev Dude comes aboard and talk about his involvement in pro wrestling from the New England Pro Wrestling Academy to the New England wrestling circuit and much more!

Pro wrestling announcer and dear friend Kevin Sabin joins the show!

We talk about how he got involved in professional wrestling, his friendships with Mario Mancini and Paul Roma, and how he got his start behind the microphone at PAPW before expanding his announcing career.

Plus, Kevin shares some laughs as we discuss the jokes he throws my way during live events in an attempt to make me crack up in the announcer’s booth—and plenty more!

Tune in for a fun conversation filled with wrestling stories, great memories, and laughs!

This week’s guest is “The Tide Turner” Danny Blaze! Join Rick as he sits down with one of the rising stars of the Northeast professional wrestling scene for an in-depth conversation about his journey in the business!

Danny discusses how he came up with the name *The Tide Turner*, training under legendary names Paul Roma and Mario Mancini, and learning from Chris Battle. We’ll also dive into his heated feud with Nutrious X, teaming up with Hakim Ali, Josh Guzman, and Gabe Cruz, and his battles with Carson Chris!

Plus, Danny talks about learning from and teaming with Bull Dredd, his experiences on the independent wrestling scene, and so much more!

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Former WWF Star Gino Carabello joins me to talk his wrestling career. How he got into wrestling, Tony Altimore, Mario Mancini, Paul Roma, David Sammartino, Windham and Rotundo, Jimmy Snuka more!

Pro wrestling announcer Drew Kazoo joins the show to talk him becoming a fan and growing up a fan in the 1980s, going to the Boston Gardens, becoming a wrestling commentator, Test of Strength, Focus Pro, we discuss our mutual love for hardcore punk and what draws us in to hardcore in this current day and age.

Pro wrestling referee Matty Bombay joins the show and chats growing up in Connecticut, sports as a kid, discovering professional wrestling in his youth, how he decided to become a referee as well as talking the promotions he’s worked for such as Alley Fights, PAPW, BST, Pure Vanguard Wrestling and talks some of the competitors he’s had the opportunity to be in the ring with such as ECW legend Little Guido, Donovan Dijak, Jeremy LaCroix, Corey Duke and so much more!

Hayden Backlund joins the Pro Wrestling Wire Podcast to discuss his rise through the professional wrestling ranks, training at the renowned Nightmare Factory, and developing into one of the sport’s fastest-rising young stars. Hayden talks about his technical wrestling style, competing in the National Wrestling Alliance, preparing for the NWA’s 78th Anniversary event, and the goals he has set for his career.

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The Independent St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame joins us to discuss the 2026 induction class, the Hall’s mission to preserve the rich legacy of St. Louis wrestling, and this year’s induction ceremony. We also spotlight the careers and contributions of Steve Montana, Big Bad Ben, Butch Fletcher, Marcus Mansfield, The Beast, Tom Simon, Keon Option, and Johnny Ramirez.

Sat down and chatted with Ding Dongs and talk him starting out in Deep South Wrestling, training under the Assassin Jody Hamilton, how him and Richard Sartain came together as the Rock n Roll Rebels, going to WCW, what he though when the Ding Dongs was presented to him, plus Terry Funk, Muta, Bill Irwin and so much more!