Wrestling Winedown

Grab your finest bubbly, this Chardonnay and Chisme is a special one: Iridian has FINALLY made it to the West Coast and what better way to celebrate than with some wrestling girl talk?! On this episode, Lo and Iridian discuss:

• Iridian's newest endeavor with Fightful
• Our thoughts on Mercedes vs Willow at the latest NJPW Event in California
• AEW's Fight Forever video game that is set to be released in June
• How WWE is handling talent posting injuries on social media
• An awaited WWD Merch Store update

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Chill the wine, it's prediction time! Lo is joined by podcast host Iridian Fierro to give our predictions heading into AEW's Double or Nothing here in Vegas.

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CONTENT WARNINGS: Mentions of Murder, SA.

Welcome to the sixth episode of our new series: The Life Of A Wrestling Fan, where we will be chatting with individuals with amazing careers in a wide variety of sectors who also happen to be wrestling fans! Jimanekia Eborn is a longtime wrestling fan who is also a Trauma Specialist, Sex Educator and has recently began working with AEW to provide therapy to their talent/roster. The duo discuss:

• Jimanekia's love of professional wrestling that started in the late 90's and what wrestlers/promotions keep her interested today.
• What prompted Jimanekia to begin her career as a trauma specialist, sex educator and the owner of Tending the Garden.
• How Jimanekia is able to provide mental health support to AEW talent and how this experience has treated her so far.
• Why mental health support and services are important in professional wrestling.
• Tending The Garden's latest endeavor, The Grounding Box, and what those receiving the box can expect.
• What self care and time management skills Jimanekia has incorporated in her busy life to remain successful.
• What advice Jimanekia would give to those looking to enter the trauma and sex education fields.

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Welcome to the fifth episode of our new series: The Life Of A Wrestling Fan, where we will be chatting with individuals with amazing careers in a wide variety of sectors who also happen to be wrestling fans! Sam Teplitz is a longtime wrestling fan who also happens to be an Entertainment Costuming Dresser at the happiest place on earth: Disneyland! The duo discuss:

• Sam's love of professional wrestling including who she thinks are standouts on the independent scene, what independent companies she keeps up with and who she enjoys watching on the mainstream scene.
• Her educational background in theater and how it guided her career thus far.
• The amazing story of how Sam was able to secure her position at Disneyland (spoiler alert: it includes CHURROS!)
• Some of Sam's favorite experiences that she's had as a cast member at Disneyland and how she is navigating working at the theme park with a disability.
• Celebrity interactions that Sam has had while working at Disneyland.
• If there are a lot of wrestling fans that work at Disneyland and if she's encountered fans while working.

and much more!

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Women's History Month is recognized every March and is a time to reflect and appreciate the women who have made an impact on this world. On this episode, Lo is joined by wrestling and entertainment journalist, Candace Cordelia, to chat about some of the women in wrestling that they have personally been inspired by and hope to shine light on women that the community may not be aware of yet.

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It's time for some bubbly, it's time to celebrate! We are celebrating the 100th episode of Wrestling Winedown with a special edition of Chardonnay & Chisme, your wrestling girl talk. On this episode, Lo and Iridian discuss:

• Mercedes Moné making her debut in NJPW, the touching documentary that accompanied her appearance and seeing Mercedes wrestle for the first time in 9 months.
• Our thoughts on WWE's Elimination Chamber event including the shining stars of the night and the latest developments in the telenovela that is The Bloodline.
• John Cena's scheduled appearance on an upcoming RAW, if we anticipate to see him wrestle Theory at Wrestlemania in LA and if Cena would pick up the win in the match or give "the rub" to a younger talent in Theory.
•  Our newest “Sound Off” segment, where this time we discuss fans lurking around airports, hotels, etc. to meet wrestlers

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Grab the celebratory bubbly: Wrestling Winedown is (finally) back from break and we are here with a fellow Las Vegan! Diana Sandoval is a local ring announcer who has been making waves on the independent wrestling scene. The duo discuss:

• Diana's love of professional wrestling that began at the age of ten, what has kept her interest for years and which wrestlers she enjoyed watching as a kid versus now.
• Diana's interesting introduction into ring announcing and which fellow ring announcers have inspired her style.
• In honor of the month of love, we dive into Diana's life outside of the ring including her relationship with a local indie wrestler and if there was any apprehension with entering into a relationship with an athlete.
• Who Diana would like to ring announce for in the future (spoiler alert: this manifestation became a reality!)
• What advice Diana has for individuals who want to enter into the ring announcing field.

and much more!

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Lo sat down virtually with independent wrestler Che Cabrera to discuss his career thus far including training at Santino Bros Wrestling Academy in California; some of his favorite matches and opponents as both a singles and tag team competitor; the inspiration behind his nickname "Latino Meat"; regaining the Santino Bros. Heavyweight Title and his first title defense in a human deathmatch (his first deathmatch in his career!); tag teaming with Bad Dude Tito as the "Wolf Zaddies" and what the future looks like for Che.


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Lo sat down virtually with independent wrestler Jake Something to discuss his career thus far including some of his favorite opponents; the humble beginnings of the Jake Something Girlies and his thoughts on the mighty collective; his appearances on AEW Dark and what the future looks like for the current AAW Champion.

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Grab the bubbly, it's time for some good ole girl talk! Lo and Iridian are diving into the following topics:

• Lo's trips to NYC to speak on the Behind the Magic: WOC In Wrestling panel at  New York Comic Con (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QLJIEGJS3E) and LA for GCW LA.
• The latest on Sasha Banks/Mercedes Varnado and Naomi/Trinity Fatu and if we should get our hopes up of them returning back to WWE.
• The rumor that John Cena will appear at Wrestlemania in LA.
• The Elite's anticipated return to AEW after a 2 month absence and if/when we should expect to see CM Punk back in AEW.
• Our thoughts on Twitter's reaction to seeing Colt Cabana on AEW television in a match against Chris Jericho.
• Our thoughts on the 24/7 title being phased out of WWE  and which Superstars we would give our flowers to for elevating this non-conventional title.
• The handful of returns that we have seen in the WWE under Triple H's leadership.
• A Ted Talk to the outspoken men who target female wrestling fans.
• A word on the rebrand of Wrestling Winedown.

and much more!

Music- Prod. by Jay 808
Logo Design- Joy Lin Arness
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