Wrestling With Johners Podcast

In this exclusive interview I speak to the PWA (Pro Wrestling Australia) Heavyweight Champion, Ricky South.

We discuss his mentor and trainer Robbie Eagles, and Robbie's recent championship win as the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion. Ricky and Johners discuss the wrestling scene across Australia and his home promotion, PWA Black Label, in Sydney.

Ricky tells us more about what makes PWA one of the leading promotions in Australia and why he feels that the wrestling scene down-under deserves a much bigger spotlight.

Ricky discusses the many Aussie names who have found success abroad and why having international stars such as Jushin 'Thunder' Liger, Will Ospreay and Jimmy Havoc perform for PWA has been important to Ricky's growth as a performer! Plus, so much more!

This is one of my favourite ever interviews on Wrestling With Johners. (Duration 57 minutes)

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In the latest episode of Wrestling With Johners, I have the pleasure of speaking to the new number 1 contender to the PROGRESS Wrestling World Title, Charlie Sterling.

We talk about Charlie's up-and-coming championship match against the Progress World Champion, Cara Noir. Plus, Charlie tells us about his impressive run in Progress in 2021, so far.

Charlie discusses his match and opponent for Wrestle Carnival's debut show, Curtain Call taking place Aug 1st, as well as the resurgence of the UK wrestling scene, now that fans are back in the venues.

We discuss Charlie's success as a tag team wrestler and his many tag partners, in promotions such as OTT, Rev Pro, Progress and many more!

Charlie also tells us about his time working in PCW, his time on the road as well and holiday camps & his time as the current REACH Wrestling Champion + LISTENER'S QUESTIONS & so much more!

(Duration 54 minutes)

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On this week's Live Interview I sit down with 'The Notorious Angel' Amber Jo.  

We discuss Amber's journey as a Transgender Women in the world of Pro Wrestling and being the first ever Trans Women to compete under the Rev Pro banner.  

We discuss Amber Jo's transition as a Trans Women and how Pro Wrestling helped her to find an identity in the real world.  

Amber tells us about her many influences, including Paige and Nyla Rose.  We also discuss Amber's debut match under the Rev Pro banner, whilst making history for herself and the Transgender & LGBT+ community.  

This was genuinely one of my favourite ever conversations. Please check it out!   

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Join Johners as he speaks to his latest guest, Sassy Bear Clarence. We spoke about his up-&-coming return to the ring, including his inclusion in the DOA Beech Party Invitational Battle Royal, on 7th August.

Clarence also tells us what tempted him to done the tights, before explaining the creation of the Sassy Bear character. We discuss his connection with the fans, his influences in the ring and to his colourful persona.

We also discuss Intergender wrestling and some of Clarence's favourite matches and proudest moments in his wrestling journey so far!

(Duration: 43 minutes)

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We discuss winning the #JerichoAward & the promo that earned him the one-on-one training session with Lance Storm.

Jeremy tells us his passionate beliefs about Pro-Wrestling in Canada, and who we should be keeping an eye on from the Canadian wrestling scene.

Jeremy talks about the many legendary wrestlers he has fought in the ring during his 15 years in the business, as well as his abilities both in the ring and behind the mic, creating the total package we know today!

We also discuss Jeremy's WWE experience/try-out, the feedback from William Regal & Johnny Ace and meeting Vince McMahon.

We turn our attention to being a co-host on the JOFO in the Ring Podcast and the many interviews he has conducted with the likes of Sabu, PCO, D-Von Dudley, The Godfather.

Plus, some of his personal highlights of being part of that show.

(Duration 57 minutes)

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In my latest interview I sit down with the best high flyer in the country, 'Just' Joe Lando.

We discuss his up-and-coming return to the ring, including the very exciting 4-way match, against Danny Black, Maverick Mayhew and Callum Newman at Wrestle Carnival, Curtain Call - Aug 1st.

We talk about his innovative, aerial, high flying offence, and the creative process he goes through to come up with his very unique moves, such as the Shooting Star Elbow.

We discuss some of his favourite matches, dream opponents, goals and the 'Fish Boi' tattoo!

This was a really fun talk, with one of the brightest young prospects on the UK scene and one of the best high flyers anywhere in the world! (Duration: 38 mins)

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It was a pleasure to sit down with current DOA Heavyweight Champion, Winston!

We discuss his start in the business with the Knight family and WAW, as a teenager in Norwich. Winston tells us about his tours of Canada and his incredible life experiences gained, whilst growing as a performer in the ring.

Winston discusses his WWE try-out and his thoughts on the experience four years on. We also talk being listed in the PWI top 500 in 2019, his in-ring style as a Big Man and his greatest influences in the business.

We also discuss Winston's pending return to a pro wrestling ring as he gears up to defend his DOA Heavyweight title in the coming months.

This was another fantastic interview with one of the biggest and brightest prospects in the world of pro wrestling (Duration 52 mins)

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I’m joined by an awesome panel of guests to take a deep dive into NXT Takeover: In Your House 2021. With guests DDJ, Griz and Isaac, we discuss every match from the latest Takeover PPV. Including; A Winner Takes All match between Bronson Reed and MSK vs Legado Del Fantasma, as well as Raquel Gonzalez vs Ember Moon for the NXT Women’s Championship and the main event with Karrion Kross vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Pete Dunne vs Adam Cole vs Kyle O’Reilly for the NXT Championship. We also discuss the shocking twist at the very end of Takeover and the ramifications for the future of NXT 

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Join me (Johners) as I sit down with commentator, general manager and announcer (and all-round good guy) Steve Ahrendt.

In this really fun chat Steve and I discuss his beginnings in the world of media, which eventually led to Steve being part of the wrestling business.

We talk about Steve’s start as a commentator and his heroes and influences from behind the commentary desk.

We look back at Steve’s love for pro wrestling and the rich history and legacy of the Chicago wrestling scene, which still lives strong in the modern era.

We talk about the most recent show for Chicagoland Championship Wrestling and his role behind the commentary desk, alongside partner Joey Roth.

We also take a look at Steve’s role as General Manager with Chicago Style Wrestling and the amazing talent coming out of the Chicago wrestling scene in 2021. Plus, so much more!!! (Duration 50 minutes)

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In this awesome interview I speak to 'The Crown Prince' Ender Kara.

We discuss Ender's wrestling persona's and his current storyline and toughest opponents in wXw Germany. We also talk about his love for pro-wrestling and how he transitioned from the world of Martial Arts into the world of wrestling, as he started his training in Stockholm, Sweden.

Ender tells us about training with the New Japan Dojo in LA with a Japanese wrestling legend. Plus, he discusses plying his skills across the European wrestling landscape: including Denmark, Finland, Belgium and Germany.

Ender tells us about his time in the UK and some of his experiences, against the likes of The O.J.M.O and Kay Jutler.

We also take several fan questions and so much more! This was one of my favourite interviews with one of my favourite guests. Check it out now!! (Duration 52 mins)

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