Wrestling With Johners Podcast

In this really fun and insightful exclusive interview, I speak with one of the best high flyers in the business and the current BWR Heavyweight champion, Robbie X.

We discuss Robbie awesome physical transformation over the last 6 months and the dedication and motivation behind his hard work.

Robbie tells up about his fantastic 2021 on the UK scene and many of his amazing opponents; including Doug Williams, Nathan Cruz, Will Ospreay and so many more. We also discuss Robbie's success with BWR and becoming the BWR Heavyweight Champion and making his OTT debut, over in Ireland

We talk about Robbie's very early start in the business and the many mentors he had during those early years. We discuss Robbie's amazing rise through the wrestling industry, taking on the very best from around the UK and tons of international talent. Including, PAC, Hardcore Holly, Jay Lethal and many more.

Robbie tells us about his WOS (World Of Sport) experience in 2018/2019, and some of his proudest moments in his wrestling career. Before answering the many listener questions, in this really fun interview with one of the very best in the wrestling business. (Duration 1h 18mins)

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In the first Interview of 2022 I have the pleasure of speaking to one half of the Progress Wrestling Tag Team Champions (The Smokin' Aces) Nick Riley.

In this exclusive interview Nick tells us about the big news of Progress's return to action in front of fans for the first time in 2 years, on 23rd January 2022, back at the Electric Ballroom. Where The Smokin' Aces will defending their Progress World Tag Team titles against Sunshine Machine.

We discuss Nick's amazing year that was 2021. And how he started working with Progress, forming the Smokin' Aces with Charlie Sterling and eventually winning the Progress Tag Team titles. We talk about the Aces' gruelling tag title defences and how their work inside the ring has developed over the years.

Nick tells us about his epic encounter with Cara Noir for the Progress World title and how the match unfolded, despite an injury at the beginning of the match.

We talk Nick's history as a tag team wrestler, especially his relationship with Chris Walker in The Magnums and their many awesome matches and accomplishments.

Then Nick tells us about his favourite singles matches; including what was a breakout year in 2017 with matches against some of the biggest names in the business, including classic and career changing matches against Pete Dunne and Will Ospreay.

We also discuss the wrestling scene in the South West and some of the many great promotions and wrestlers to come out of that area and some of the many exciting young talents to keep an eye on over the next 12-24 months.

This is one of my favourite interviews and such a great way to kick off 2022 (Duration 60 mins)

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In my latest interview I sit down with one of the brightest wrestling talents in the UK. The current & 3x Tidal Wrestling women's champion, RHIO.

We discuss Rhio's awesome 2021, with debuts for ICW, Progress and Wrestle Carnival and her fantastic matches she has had with those promotions so far. Rhio also tells us about her feud with the She-Wolves and her experience of ICW's latest big show, Fear & Loathing from the Barrowlands.

We talk about the women's scene in the UK and the awesome crop of female talent that are now performing at the very highest level on the UK indies.

Rhio tells us about her journey with PCW and some of her championship programs with the likes of Viper and Nightshade.

We discuss Rhio's WWE experience, from her try-out at the UK Performance Centre and her match at the Download Festival in 2019.

We discuss her journey with Tidal Wrestling as a 4x champion in that promotion. Plus, your fan questions. (Duration 1h 4mins)

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In our 3 year anniversary special I have the pleasure of sitting down with one of the brightest and best wrestlers in the world right now! Former AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Champion, 'FIREBALL' Francesco Akira.  

We discuss Francesco's current injury status and how he is rehabbing his knee for a quick return to action.  

Francesco speaks to us about the awesome 2021 he's had so far. Including working for wXw in Germany, plus matches against Robbie X and Ian Skinner in the UK. Including his emotional return to Italian Championship Wrestling to main event their 'Fireball Forever!' show.  

We talk about Francesco's start as a Pro Wrestler at the age of only 15 years old and learning the business as a tag team wrestler, before achieving singles success in Italy at the age of only 17 years of age.  

We discuss moving to Japan and commencing his training at the All Japan Dojo, under the mentorship of WWE legend Tajiri. 

Francesco discusses his time in All Japan Pro Wrestling and some of his favourite moments, culminating in winning the Junior Battle of Glory tournament in June 2021, before going onto becoming the first ever European to win the AJPW World junior Heavyweight Champion.  

This was a really fun and insightful conversation with one of the brightest and best young international talents in the world today!   

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In my latest interview on Wrestling With Johners I'm joined by none other than, MEMES! 

Memes tells us about the start of the social media sensation, Wrestling Memes and how it caught the attention of some of the biggest names in the business.

We discuss Memes eventual start in the business with UBW and his incredible storyline with Mr. Charles Crowley.

Memes explains what advantages and disadvantages his social media success has given him in his pro wrestling journey. We also talk about his debut for Wrestle Carnival, and so much more!

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In today's episode I speak to the current PCW Cruiserweight Champion, 'El Capitan' Leyton Buzzard. 

Leyton tells us about his fantastic 2021 so far. Making his debut for TNT Extreme Wrestling and Wrestle Carnival, plus being a featured main event wrestler for ICW.

We discuss Leyton's amazing matches for ICW this years. Including his incredible series of matches with BT Gunn, Andy Wild and Doug Williams.

Leyton tells us about going after his dream and moving to Scotland to commence his training, before being taken under the wing of Joe Hendry.

We hear about Leyton's partnership with Joe Hendry and how a two year long storyline culminated with two career defining matches at Shug's House Party in 2019.

We discuss Leyton's friendship and matches with Lionheart, as well as eventually fulfilling another dream of becoming the ICW Zero-G champion to cap off a fantastic 2019.

This was one of my favourite interviews with one of the brightest young wrestlers on the UK wrestling scene. (Duration 69 minutes)

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In my latest interview I speak to the current ARW Heavyweight Champion, Jason Dugan.

Jason tells us about his 5 years in the business and being one of the leading talents in ARW from day one. We discuss the many top stars that have become regulars on the ARW roster and the awesome knowledge gained from the likes of The Awakening, The Headbangers, Chris Masters, Gangrel, Shannon Moore and many more!

Jason tells us about his troubled childhood, spending time in prison and turning his life around thanks to religion and pro-wrestling.

We discuss his friendship, mentorship and in-ring rivalry with Elijah 'The Pope' Burke.

We talk about the bright future of ARW and the many fantastic young talents breaking through the Florida scene.

This was a really fun interview with one of the brightest independent wrestlers in Florida at the moment. (Duration: 50 mins)

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It was a pleasure to speak to 'The Headline' Will Kroos on the latest episode of Wrestling With Johners LIVE!

Will tells us about being a multiple champion around the UK and the 4 year journey he has taken to get him to his current level. 

We discuss his work as a tag team wrestler and the valuable lessons learned as a tag wrestler. Will also tells us about facing Nick Aldis after only 6 months of being in the business and the advice given from Nick Aldis.

We talk about his experience of training at the NJPW LA Dojo in 2018 and eventually becoming a champion with World War Wrestling, which took his journey to the next level!

Will tells us about his series of matches against Rampage Brown in 2019 & 2020 and the awesome lessons learned from one of the best in the UK.

Will talks about his devastating move-set and how his offence has evolved over the years.

We also talk about his influences and eventually becoming the PCW Champion and the significance of winning this prestigious championship!

Will answers listeners' questions and so much more!

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In the latest episode of Wrestling With Johners I have the pleasure of speaking to, Rico De La Vega!

We discuss his new entrance music 'YAKATA' composed by John Kiernan. We talk about Rico's recent appearance for AAW Pro, where he got caned by ECW legend The Sandman.

Rico tells us about starting out his training at The Monster Factory in New Jersey. Being trained by Damien Priest (Punishment Martinez) and QT Marshall and starting out with MFPW. Rico tells us about the awesome recruits coming through the Factory around that same time.

We discuss Rico's time with Ring of Honor and what led to him wrestling in Wisconsin, before wrestling in Illinois for the likes of Galli Lucha and AAW Pro. We also discuss LA SOCIEDAD BORICUA and his tag team partner, Axel Rrrrrrrrrrrrico. Plus, so much more!!!

This was a really fun conversation with the extremely talented, Rico De La Vega. (Duration 49 minutes)

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It was a pleasure to speak to my latest guest, the current Full Force Wrestling champion, Hari Singh.  

Hari tells us about a crazy last few months, including making his debuts for PROGRESS Wrestling, Wrestle Carnival and winning the FFW championship!  

We discuss Hari's journey in the business, including an EPIC match against 'The Bruiserweight' Pete Dunne, whilst he was the NXT UK champion in 2018. Plus, Hari's experiences with International talents, including a very young MJF.  

Hari tells us about his wrestling fandom and his many trips to WrestleMania, including meeting one of his wrestling heroes, Daniel Bryan.  

This was a really fun and informative 55 minute talk with one of the brightest stars on the UK scene in 2021, Hari Singh.  

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