The Throwdown Podcast

🎙️ Welcome to the podcast version of my conversation with musician, composer, wrestling theme creator, and podcaster John Kiernan!

In this podcast we delve into a plethora of topics including John's journey into music, how he broke into creating wrestling entrance themes, the psychology behind great wrestling music, iconic wrestling themes, creativity, podcasting, AI, and much more.

During our discussion we dive into:

✅ How John got started in music

✅ Breaking into the world of wrestling entrance themes

✅ The most important question he asks every wrestler

✅ The greatest wrestling themes of all time

✅ AEW, WWE, and the evolution of wrestling music

✅ Whether Stone Cold could have become Stone Cold without the glass shattering

✅ Social media, creativity, and AI

✅ Advice for creators and musicians

Whether you're a wrestling fan, musician, content creator, podcaster, or simply someone who enjoys hearing passionate people discuss their craft, there's something here for you.

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Throwdown Nation!

This is the podcast version of Episode 279 of The Throwdown, featuring my recent conversation with New Jersey-based masked wrestler The Widowmaker. During our discussion, we take a deep dive into his decade-long journey in professional wrestling, the origins and evolution of the Widowmaker character, and the unique experience of performing behind a mask.

Widowmaker shares stories from his training, discusses overcoming injuries, reflects on the moment he first stepped into a wrestling ring, and explains why he considers that moment a personal victory. We also explore independent wrestling, his background in amateur wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the physical realities of life in the ring, and the challenges facing today's independent wrestling scene.

Along the way, we talk about some of his favorite matches and performers, Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, Sami Zayn, wrestling misconceptions, social media's impact on the business, and the advice he would give to anyone considering a career in professional wrestling.

Whether you're a longtime wrestling fan or simply curious about life on the independent wrestling circuit, this is a fun and insightful conversation with one of the Northeast's rising masked competitors.

✅ The origins of the Widowmaker persona

✅ Wrestling behind a mask

✅ Independent wrestling realities and misconceptions

✅ Favorite matches and influences

✅ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and athletic training

✅ Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, Sami Zayn, and today's wrestling landscape

✅ Advice for aspiring wrestlers

✅ Career highs, lows, and future goals

Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 278 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with Atlanta-based wrestler Tsu Nami. Tsu has been wrestling for over 8 years, is a second-generation wrestler, and definitely a name in demand on the scene. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including her stories, her thoughts on the business, and much more

#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode278 #TsuNami #Atlanta #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreaming

If you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.

Matt's Other Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_podcast

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownpod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:

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Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 277 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with Atlanta-based wrestler "Big Strong" Mims. Mims has been wrestling for over 8 years and is a veteran of the NWA and is the current reigning and defending CCP Podcasting heavyweight champion. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including his stories, his thoughts on the business, and much more

#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode277 #Mims #BigStrong #Atlanta #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreaming

If you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.

Matt's Other Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_podcast

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownpod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:

https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringb

Other links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings

Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 276 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with northern California-based retired wrestler "The Best Looking Everything" Jason Hastings. Jason wrestled for 15 years and remains active in the business as a promoter, commentator, and ring announcer. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including his stories, his thoughts on the business, and much more

#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode276 #JasonHastings #TheBestLookingEverything #Norcal #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreaming

If you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.

Matt's Other Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_podcast

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownpod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:

https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringb

Other links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings

Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 264 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with northern California-based wrestler D Dre Fresh. Dre has been wrestling for around 10 years, and is an in-demand name on the west coast scene and beyond. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including his stories, his thoughts on the business, and much more

#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode264 #DDreFresh #Norcal #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreaming

If you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.

Matt's Other Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_podcast

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownpod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:

https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringb

Other links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings

Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 274 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with Greensboro, NC-based wrestler Zion Hart. Zion has been wrestling for around 6 years, and has 3 different character aspects he can portray. The Dancing Deacon, The Mat Monster, and The Twilight Knight. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including his stories, his thoughts on the business, and much more

#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode274 #ZionHart #TheTwilightKnight #TheDancingDeacon #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreaming

If you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.

Matt's Other Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_podcast

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownpod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:

https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringb

Other links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings

Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 272 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with Kentucky-based fellow wrestling content creator Kara Thornbury Kara is a lifelong wrestling fan runs Tea With Me on social media where she has tea and conversation with old school wrestling legends, and sometimes indy wrestlers cosplaying as old school wrestling legends. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including his stories, his thoughts on the business, and much more

#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode272 #KaraThornbury #TeaWithMe #Kentucky #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreaming

If you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.

Matt's Other Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_podcast

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownpod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:

https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringb

Other links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings

Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 270 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with Ohio-based music producer and composer No Name Tim. Tim is a lifelong wrestling fan and has created walkout themes for names including Ace Austin, Hikuleo, The Guerillas of Destiny, and previous guest Teagan Thorne. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including his stories, his thoughts on the business, and much more

#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode271 #NoNameTim #musiccomposer #Ohio #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreaming

If you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.

Matt's Other Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_podcast

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownpod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:

https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringb

Other links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings

Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 270 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with Florida-based wrestler Willows Fury. Willows has been wrestling for almost a year at House of Champions in Orlando. She is currently on the shelf with a knee injury but hopes to resume training in the near future. She is making her return to the show, having been on originally at Episode 148. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including her stories, her thoughts on the business, and much more

#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode270 #WillowsFury #HouseOfChampions #Florida #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreaming

If you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.

Matt's Other Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_podcast

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownpod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:

https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmatt

To help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringb

Other links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings