Pwponderings.com Indie Wrestling Podcast

From 2013 This week, Rickey Shane Page joins Kevin to talk about his wrestling fandom. RSP discusses becoming a fan as a kid, moving into backyard wrestling, transitioning into actual training and the Ohio wrestling scene, some of his bigger feuds in AIW, and of course, the Extravaganza! Also discussed in the controversial topic of deathmatch wrestling. Why does Rickey enjoy these matches? What about it’s perception in the wrestling world? RSP has done a lot, and he and Kevin cover just about all of it. 

W34ponX and Luis Perez are back with a special edition of The Newscast. They are joined by PWPonderings’ own Don Halliwell. The three discuss their picks for the best in independent wrestling in 2022. The year’s best wrestlers, promotions, shows, matches, feuds, big news stories, and much more!

This week, James Lascuola sits down with former WWF Hall of Famer, Sidney Bakabella. They discuss “World Class” Channing Thomas, Americanrana ‘22: Blackout, Wrestling Open, IWTV’s The Life Of, and much more! You can see Sidney in action as he faces Swoggle at Americanrana ‘22: Blackout on August 21st at 7 PM EDT on IWTV.

James Lascuola and W34ponX come together for a special interview with AIW’s John Thorne. They discuss AIW during The Pandemic, returning to regular shows, the 2022 JLIT Tournament, and much more! You can catch both nights of the 2022 JLIT Tournament on August 19th and 20th on IWTV.

After a hiatus, The Newscast has returned! James Lascuola and Luis Perez come together to run down an eventful Game Changer Wrestling Homecoming Weekend. As well as a preview of a stacked weekend of shows from GCW, Beyond Wrestling, AIW, West Coast Pro, and more!

This week, James Lascuola sits down with "The Root of All Evil" Charles Mason. They discuss Charles' feud with Everett Conners & Charli Evans, Limitless Wrestling's Vacationland Cup, Charles' upcoming HOG Crown Jewel Title defense against Joey Janela, and much more! You can catch Charles Mason as he faces Charli Evans during JCW's After Hours 2 on August 13th at 11:30 PM EDT on GCW's YouTube.  

James Lascuola and Luis Perez come together with IWTV's Dylan Hales for a special interview and recap. They discuss Uncharted Territory's 4th Season as well as run down the 2022 Scenic City Invitational! You can watch both Season 4 of Uncharted Territory and all of SCI Weekend anytime on IWTV.

This week, James Lascuola sits down with “The Afro Punk” Trish Adora. They discuss the Pan Afrikan, World  Diaspora Wrestling World Championship, SCI 2022, Prestige Wrestling, facing LuFisto at Americanrana 2022, and much more! You can catch Trish in action as she faces Masha Slamovich in Round 1 of the 2022 Scenic City Invitational on August 5th at 7:30 PM EDT on IWTV.  

This week, James Lascuola sits down with 2019 Scenic City Invitational winner, Daniel Makabe. They discuss Canada’s indie scene, Daniel’s trilogy with Arik Royal, SCI 2022, his IWTV The Life Of documentary, and much more! You can catch Daniel in the first round of SCI 2022 against Damyan Tangra on August 5th at 7:30 PM EST on IWTV.  

This week, James Lascuola sits down with the longest reigning IWTV Independent Wrestling World Champion, WARHORSE. They discuss, WARHORSE’s IWTV Title reign, working with AEW, Glory Pro, wrestling Hiromu Takahashi, and much more! You can catch WARHORSE in action as he faces Ethan Page at Glory Pro’s STL Vice on July 24th at 4 PM EST on YouTube.

This week, James Lascuola sits down with “The Rocketwheel” Jack Cartwheel. They discuss GCW, LA Fights, Lucha Libre AAA, Debuting in Japan, and much more! You can catch Jack as he faces “Speedball” Mike Bailey at GCW’s Back 2 The Bay on July 17th at 8 PM EST on FITE.  

This week, James Lascuola talks to former IMPACT Wrestling X Division Champion, “The Firestarter” Jake Crist. They discuss Jake cutting ties with IWA Midsouth, Jake’s two decade career, Circle 6, Wrestling REVOLVER and much more! You can catch Jake Crist in action in a Bunkhouse Brawl against Mance Warner at REVOLVER’s Cage of Horrors on July 9th on FITE.  

This week, James Lascuola sits down with ICW No Hold Barred star, Kasey Kirk. They discuss The Kirks Couples Invitational, Kasey's Deathmatch career, ICW No Holds Barred, and much more! You can catch her during Night 1 of ICW's Deathmatch Circus as she and Brandon Kirk take on Krule on July 1st at 8 PM EST on IWTV.  

James Lascuola & W34ponX come together to talk to GCW Owner, Brett Lauderdale. They discuss GCW’s recent shows in New York and Providence, GCW’s current schedule, the signing of Nick Gage, Brett responds to the recent article: Is GCW Doing Too Much?, criticisms towards the company, and much more!    

This week, James Lascuola sits down with one of the minds behind Deathmatch Downunder, “The Smash Hit” Joel Bateman. They discuss DMDU’s first year, Joel’s tour of the US, ICW No Holds Barred, and much more! You can catch Joel in action against Cole Radrick at Marcus Mathers’ All I Want on June 23rd at 8 PM EST on IWTV. *Note: this interview was conducted before it was announced that Bateman will be challenging Eric Ryan for the ICW No Holds Barred American Deathmatch Championship at ICW NHB 27.

This week, James Lascuola sits down with “The Business” Billy Dixon. They discuss Black & LGBTQ Representation, Billy’s decision to retire, Pride & Vibe Weekend, and much more! You can catch Billy Dixon in action against Darius Carter as a part of Pride & Vibe Weekend on June 17th and 18th at 7 PM EST on IWTV.

This week, James Lascuola talks to wrestling’s “International Pop Star” B3CCA. They discuss wrestling during the pandemic, her injury in Europe, Limitless Wrestling, Beyond Wrestling, and much more! You can see B3CCA in action as she takes on Allie Katch at Beyond Wrestling’s Please Come Back 3 on Sunday, June 12th at 3 PM EST on IWTV.

This week, James Lascuola talks to the current GCW Ultraviolent Champion, John Wayne Murdoch. They discuss GCW, competing in the first ever COS Match, Tournament of Survival 7, ICW No Holds Barred and much more! You can catch John in COS against Alex Colon on June 5th at 5 PM EST on FITE.  

This week, James Lascuola talks to former AEW star Jack Evans. They discuss his time in AEW, his return to the indies at VxS, Prestige Wrestling, GCW and much more! You can catch Jack Evans' return bout at VxS Better Off Dying on May 26th at 11 PM EST on FITE. You can also see him on both nights of Prestige Wrestling's Roseland 3 on May 28th & 29th at 10 PM EST on IWTV.  

This week, James Lascuola talks to “The Trash with The ‘Stache” Bam Sullivan. They discuss working with GCW, JCW, H2O, Tremont’s Tag Team Deathmatch Tournament, and much more! You can catch Bam in action during Tremont’s Tag Team Deathmatch Tournament live on May 21st at 8 PM EST on IWTV.