Wrestling With Johners Podcast

In the latest episode and first Interview of 2023 I sit down with one of the most established wrestlers on the UK wrestling landscape, the current Wrestle Carnival 'Queen of the Carnival' JETTA.

We discuss her amazing 15 months since coming out of lockdown, including some fantastic success and moments from Pro Wrestling EVE, Progress and becoming the Wrestle Carnival 'Queen of the Carnival'

Jetta tells us about her up-and-coming matches with Pro Wrestling EVE and Wrestle Carnival, whilst also discussing the amazingly stacked and exciting women's roster in the UK in 2023

Jetta discusses her incredible career that started as a 15 year old  in 2002. We discuss her branching out across the UK and Europe, wrestling on a RoH card in 2007, travelling to the States to wrestle for SHIMMER in 2007, 2008 and 2009, the birth of Pro Wrestling EVE in 2010 and being a featured performer on the UK scene through to the end of 2011.

JETTA tells us about her 4 year retirement from the business and what prompted her to return in 2016. 

We talk about the first ever EVE She-1 where she wrestled Meiko Satamuro, Emi Sakura & Viper.

We also take a ton of listeners questions during this 80 min live interview and So much more!

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In the latest 'Legends Masterclass' Episode 3, I sit down with not just one, but two true legends of the Golden Era of pro-wrestling, 'Exotic' Adrian Street & Miss. Linda in Part 2 of this AMAZING Interview  We discussed…  Adrian's trip to Canada to work for the Hart Family Travelling to Mexico & first adopting the "Exotico" name His first tour of America and his many feuds including Dusty Rhodes His classic match with Terry Taylor for the Mid-South Television title Adrian's series of matches with Randy Savage  His thought's on Randy Savage as a wrestler Wrestling a very young Shawn Michaels in one of Shawn's first ever matches The tremendous 'HEAT' Adrian and Miss. Linda would get from the American fans The many Gimmick matches Adrian would be involved in  His many Accomplishments during his U.S run The legacy of Adrian Street and so much more! Plus, so much more! (Duration: 32 minutes)

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In my final live interview of 2022 I sit down with one of the brightest up-&coming stars on the UK scene in 2022.... Aluna Blue

In my latest live and exclusive Interview I sit down with one of the very best performers in the UK in 2022, Sam Gradwell.

We discuss his recent return to the UK Indies after a number of years in WWE NXTUK. We discuss his development as an overall performer and how he is enjoying the UK scene after more than 3 years.

We talk about mentors and trainers, such as Marty Jones, Johnny Saint and fellow Blackpool native, William Regal and the relationship he has with those legends of the sports.

Sam discuses his up-coming match for Sovereign Pro against Brady Philips in Feb 2023, and recent matches since coming back onto the scene with Jim Diehard, Priscilla and more.

Sam takes a deep dive into his wrestling fandom growing up and how that led to him getting into the business as a teenager.

We discuss his tour of China in 2015 and the weird and wonderful happenings during that trip.

Sam discusses his memories of the first ever WWE UK Tournament in 2017, in his home town of Blackpool, the WWE Live Shows with the main roster in 2017 and 2018, before discussing the reasons why he was kept out of the business for more than two years until late 2020.

We also discuss some other fun stories from promo class inside the NXTUK PC and using the phrase "Yogurt" in front of a listening Shawn Michaels.

We discuss being a featured performer for NXTUK during the BT Sports Studio Era and some of his classic encounters, including the NO DQ match against Ilja Dragunov in March 2021.

This was an incredibly fun and insightful interview with one of the premier wrestling talent in the UK in 2022 (Duration: 82 mins)

In my latest Live Interview I speak with 26 year wrestler, Booker and renowned trainer/coach, Paul Ashe

We discuss his recent return to the ring after a few years absence, the match and the aftermath to the very eventful UBW The Floor is Lava 5 show

We take a deep dive in the Square One Academy and the many amazing names that have come out of the Academy under Paul's guidance. Including, Charles Crowley, Bobbie Tyler/Stevie Turner, Memes, Truman Roswell and many more!

We also look at the latest batch of trainees and how Paul and Tommy Kyle train and guide all new recruits to take on the UK Independent scene

Paul discusses his love and fandom for the sport, before telling us how he started his journey in the business 26 years ago, with good friend Phil Bedwell

We take a look at the New Breed tag team and their many successes in the early 2000's, before taking a deep dive into some of his solo work, against the likes of Johnny Kidd, the UK Pitbulls, Frankie Sloan, Martin Stone, Jonny Storm, Doug Williams and more during the mid to late 2000's

Paul also tells us about his time training with Dave Taylor and William Regal in Atlanta between 2005-2006.

Paul discusses his journey with UBW, starting as a talent before becoming an integral part of the coaching team and eventually the booker

Paul also takes many Listeners Question in this very insightful, fascinating, fun & entertaining 75 minute conversation!

Thank you Paul for being a fantastic guest on the latest episode of Wrestling With Johners

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Join me as I sit down with one of the very best Pro-Wrestlers on the scene in 2022. The current SWA and WAW World Heavyweight Champion, 'The Prizefighter' ZAK ZODIAC.  We take a deep dive into his phenomenal 2022, so far. 

Including his matches for Rev Pro, WAW, SWA, New Japan Pro Wrestling and so many more!  Being in the ring against RKJ, Okada, Ishii, Roy Knight and others in one of the very best years of his 20+ year career!  

Zak tell us about supporting his sister Saraya as she made her AEW debut and return to the ring, following an absence of 5 long years at AEW FULL GEAR PPV in November this year.  

We also discuss growing up in the business with Ricky Knight Sr. and Sweet Saraya. And learning the ropes with brother Roy and sister Saraya (Britanni Knight/Paige).  

We talk about his start in the business at the age of 6 years old, through to performing under a mask, and cutting his teeth on the holiday camps as a teenager.    Zak talks about tagging with his brother Roy as one half of The UK Hooligans. 

As well as discussing his WWE try-out in 2012 and his emotions afterwards.   We discuss the 'Fighting with my Family' the documentary and a great story about how the documentary took a turn following a surprise phone call. 

And, Zak give us some insight into the Motion Picture made about his family, starring The Rock and Florence Pugh.  Zak also tells us about his passion for the sport and how is should be taught and some of his favourite opponents from over the last 12 months, plus so much more!  

Zak also answers a ton of Listener's Questions in this very fun, entertaining, forthright and insightful interview. (Duration 90 mins)  

Thank you so much to Zak for being an awesome guest on the latest episode of Wrestling With Johners!

I had a blast speaking to one of the leading referees on the UK Indy scene in my latest live interview, Scott Bell.

We discuss Scott's amazing 2022. Including, 1PW, Progress, Rev Pro, BWR, Will Ospreay, Matt Cardona, Kip Sabian, Scotty 2 Hotty, Robbie X, Katie Forbes, RVD, Reece & Rogan, Ref Bumps, Death Matches, The Stripe Squad and so much more!

Scott also answers all of your fan questions! (Duration 76 mins)

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In the latest LIVE interview, I sit down with one of the best up-&-coming stars on the UK scene in 2022, having a fantastic break-out year, 'King of Bedlam' Rob Drake.

We discuss the fantastic 2022 Rob is having, making debuts up and down the country and really making a name for himself. 

Rob tells us about recently winning his first ever championship for Unstoppable British Wrestling, and wrestling Sam Gradwell and Philip Michael in the same night.

We discuss his relationship with WWE NXT star James Drake/Jagger Reid and growing up as wrestling fans together, through to his early training in the sport at the age of 10 years old, and the reasons why he left the sport for a decade before picking up the training at the age of 23 years old.

Rob tells us about getting back into the sport and wrestling his brother, just before the pandemic hit in early 2020.

Rob discusses his character, his in-ring style and his 'King of Bedlam' moniker.

We talk about his in-ring relationship with Lana Austin. Plus, we even get a Lana Austin cameo on the show live!!

Rob talks about his recent match at Liverpool Comic-Con and the fun interactions he had with fans (wrestling fans and non-wrestling fans alike)

We also discuss his teaming with Isaac North, as one half of the 'Temple of Malum', ahead of what is sure to be a very busy and rewarding 2023.

This is one of my favourite ever interviews with a fantastic guest, with a tremendously bright future in the business!! (Duration 68 mins)

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In my latest Live interview I speak with one of the stand-out wrestlers on the UK scene in 2022, Kelly Sixx.

In this fantastic 70 min conversation we discuss Kelly's amazing 2022 so far and some of the show stealing battles he has had over the last 14 months.

We also discuss his change of style since returning after lockdown and his versatility in the ring.

We talk about his love for the sport as a younger fan and how that transitioned into being a Backyard Wrestler, alongside the likes of Kip Sabian, Will Ospreay, Ashley Dunn and others.

Kelly discusses his amazing break-out year & in his epic feud with Kip Sabian in RCWA in 2016. As well as his experience of wrestling 3x Intercontinental Champion, Shelton Benjamin.

We discuss his tag team partnership with Ashley Dunn and the many amazing matches they had against the likes of The Bullet Club/Young Bucks, Aussie Open, The Hunter Brothers and more!

Kelly tells us about his experience of training and working over in Japan and how that gave him a whole new appreciation for their training techniques and the tradition of the sport in Japan.

Kelly also answers a ton of listeners questions during the course of this utterly entertaining & fascinating conversation with one of the very best on the UK scene, Kelly Sixx.