Wrestling With Johners Podcast

Johners is joined by Maddog and special guests, Justin Clapper and Lee McAteer. As they break down the brackets and the matches set for round 1 of 'Super Strong Style 16' 2022 tournament. Plus, so much more!

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In the first of the brand new 'Legends Masterclass Series' I speak with a true legend of Pro-Wrestling. Former 7x world champion and trainer to the Star Past, Present and Future.... Marty Jones

In the first of this two-parter, we discuss Marty's training school 'Squared Circle Pro Wrestling Training Academy' and the many top star that have passed through their doors. Including, WWE stars Sam Gradwell, Saxton Huxley and Ridge Holland. Plus, so many amazing UK names doing great things on the UK scene today!

Marty also discusses being a huge influence to William Regal, and how he took Regal under his wing at the age of 17, before turning him into the pro and world-wide star he later become.

We talk about Marty's love for the sport, starting at only 6 years of age, before he started training with the legendary, Billy Robinson.

Marty discusses his time in Mexico, touring Japan with the likes of Andre The Giant and Antonio Inoki and his time in Canada, wrestling for Stampede with members of the Hart family and a young Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid, amongst others. (Duration 43 minutes)

This was a truly eye opening experience talking with Marty in the first-ever 'Legends Masterclass Series' and it was only part one of two.

PART TWO will be dropping on all platforms June 18th 2022 - Where we will be discussing his time wrestling across the UK and being in the ring against and with the likes of; Johnny Saint, Fit Finlay, Rollerball Rocco, Giant Haystacks, Big Daddy, Pat Roach, Owen Hart and so many more!!

Join Johners and Mike 'Maddog' Angus for this official Progress Wrestling 'Super Strong Style 16' hype show (Part 2)

As they discuss even more of the participants for this years SSS16 tournament and many of the other HUGE matches on offer, from The Electric Ballroom on the 3rd, 4th and 5th June

There may even be some exclusives and some special guests dropping by to have their say on SSS16, too

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Join me as I sit down with one of the most exciting young talents on the UK wrestling scene. 'The 0.000001%' LEON SLATER.  

We discuss his recent matches for Progress Wrestling, including his Ballroom debut against RKJ, being brought in as a member of 'The 0121', and his Progress debut match at Everything Patterned: London.

Leon also tells us about starting his training before his 10th Birthday and having regular matches from the age of 12 onwards.

We discuss coming up through the academy ranks, before branching out in 2021. With 2022 becoming a real break out year for Leon, making his debut for various promotions across the country, including Wrestle Carnival in Coventry in July.

We talk about Leon's incredible in-ring ability and smoothness to his game, his love for 2-Pac, plans and goals for the future and Leon answers some listeners questions.

Leon is genuinely one of the most exciting young wrestlers on the UK scene at the moment and has an incredibly exciting future!! (Duration 41 minutes)

You can follow Leon on the following social media channels:

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/official0.01/

Twitter https://twitter.com/Official0_01

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Leon.Slater.ProWrestler

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Join Maddog and Johners as they look ahead to the current announcements of competitors for SSS16 in which for the first time we will see the Winner of Super Strong Style 16 become the new PROGRESS Wrestling World Champion. They also discuss the rivalry that is defined by Excellence between Gisele Shaw & Kanji which will be showcased at SSS16 as a two out of three falls match for the PROGRESS Women's Championship💪  

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This week I sit down with one have of the current Sacrifice Pro 'Saints of Sacrifice' tag team champions (Night Fury), 'The Goddess of Dragons' MIA CORTEZ.

In this really fun interview we discuss Mia's fantastic career, which started 18 years ago. Johners explains why he feels Mia deserves to be featured more across the country, as one of the most experienced pro's in the business.

We talk about Mia's love for Pro Wrestling from a very young age, her development as a performer and the many amazing female and male talent she has faced throughout her career.

We discuss Mia's affinity with Dragon's and how she started to bring that into her character and wrestling personality, including during her matches.

Mia's discusses what it means to be a champion for Sacrifice Pro, IWE:UK and Coventry Pro Wrestling.

We even have some listeners questions from the viewing audience, including British Wrestling legend, Marty Jones.

This is a really fun and inspirational interview with one of the very best pro's on the UK scene.... Mia Cortez (Duration 1hr 3mins)

You can follow Mia on the following social media channels:

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

Twitter https://twitter.com/MiaCortezGodde1

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

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In my latest interview I speak with one half of the current UBW and Wrestle Force Tag Team Champion, 'The Smashing One' SMASHING MIKE!

In this really fun conversation, we discuss recently becoming the UBW Tag Team champion with his partner, JT. Their partnership and the success they have found in only 8 months together. 

We talk about Mike's love for pro-wrestling from a very early age and some of his "Go to guys" during his wrestling fandom. Mike tells us about growing up, training in Boxing and Amateur Wrestling, before eventually making that transition in the pro-wrestling world.

Mike tells us about his debut and fast rise on the UK scene, becoming the Young Lions champion, making his debut for Progress and the phenomenal crowd reactions wherever he goes and so much more!

This was a highly entertaining and energetic interview with one of the best up-and-coming stars non the UK Independent landscape. (Duration 50 mins)

You can follow Mike on the following social media channels:

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

Twitter https://twitter.com/smashingmike_s1

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michael.morrison.54922

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Join Johners and 'Maddog' Mike Angus as they preview all of the matches ahead of Chapter 134 from Progress Wrestling 'No Mountain High Enough' 22nd May, from the Electric Ballroom, London.  

They are joined by the host and Progress Ring Announcer, Simon Miller as they discuss and preview all 8 matches announced for this stacked show, 

Plus, so much more!!  Huge thanks to Simon Miller for being a fantastic guest on the show.   

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In my latest exclusive interview, I speak with one of the very best Pro-Wrestlers in the UK, right now! RKJ - Ricky Knight Jr. In this really fun 40+ minute conversation with RKJ we discuss his recent NO DQ match against Dan Moloney for RevPro, as well as his triumph at Immortal Wrestling, becoming the first-ever King of England champion. We discuss being a part of the legendary Knight family, WAW and the phenomenal training facilities ran by the Knight family. Ricky discusses becoming the youngest ever WAW Undisputed World Champion at Fightmare 3 in front of 5,000 at Carrow Road Football ground in 2019. We discuss Ricky's up-&-coming debut for Progress Wrestling against the impressive Leon Slater.  Ricky tells us about his journey with RevPro and some of the many top names he has battled in main event spots. Including, his match of the year candidate with Will Ospreay to unify the RevPro titles in September 2021. This was one of my favourite interviews of 2022 with one of the very best pro-wrestlers in the world, with a very exciting future!! Thank you to Jay and Immortal Wrestling for part sponsoring this episode of Wrestling With Johners. Please support our sponsors, Thirteen 10 Apparel Use code THIRTEEN10WMC to save 10% on below link -  https://www.wrestlemerchcentral.com/.../thirteen-10...

In the latest episode of Wrestling With Johners, I speak to the "JACKED, STACKED, DADDY....." Shreddy!

We discuss Shreddy's recent championship win in Main Event Wrestling and first ever title defence against Martin Kirby. Shreddy shines a spotlight on the wrestling scene in the North-East and its many amazing promotions, including MEW, Target, North Wrestling and many more!

Shreddy discusses his obsession with pro-wrestling and body-building from an early age and his eventual start in the business under some of the biggest names in the industry.

We talk about some of his biggest matches, with the likes of Jody Fleisch and Big Damo for Target wrestling.

Shreddy talks about competitive Body-Building and what it takes to get ready for an event.

We also discuss; tag team wrestling, his awesome YouTube channel, Pokémon cards and Sooooo much more! (Duration 1hr 3mins)

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