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AYP Wrestling Podcast: ECW Original Axl Rotten part 1 Feb 28, 2015

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“Big Cat” Andy Nichols and Dr. Lewis Feinman take things to the EXTREME as true ECW original, Axl Rotten, joins the AYP Wrestling podcast.

In part one of this no holds barred conversation, Axl discusses his health, his feelings on all of the unofficial ECW reunion shows over the years, the true meaning of hardcore wrestling, fan criticism and chants, his hilarious suggestion of who he wanted to join the FBI, appearing in the Homicide: Life On The Street debut movie, acting, cutting promos, working on his autobiography the possibility of a documentary, his UIW promotion in Baltimore, working with “Hotstuff” Eddie Gilbert, GWF, working at The Sportatorium, and more.

AYP Wrestling Podcast: ECW Original Axl Rotten part 1

AYP Wrestling Podcast: “Fantastic” Bobby Fulton Feb 24, 2015

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“Big Cat” Andy Nichols welcomes one half of The Fantastics, Bobby Fulton to the AYP Wrestling podcast.

Bobby talks about coming up in the Ohio wrestling scene, working WWWF tv tapings as a teenager, promoting his first show as a teenager, working with Wild Bull Curry and Flying Fred Curry, hilarious stories of bringing Dr. Jerry Graham home, being ribbed by Stan Stasiak, teaming with Eric Embry in Nashville for Nick Gulas, working for Stu Hart (including his great Stu Hart impersonation), unofficially winning his first tag title as part of a rib with Lynn Denton, Cuban Assassin, and Dynamite Kid (funny!), Memphis, scaffold matches, The Sheepherders, Adrian Street, the exposure of the business and the disappearance of kayfabe, The Fantastics’ overwhelming popularity in World Class, why Kevin Von Erich recently apologized to Tommy Rogers about The Fantastics’ time in WCCW, the genuinity of the Von Erichs, the night Tommy Rogers saved Kevin Von Erich’s life in the ring in Ft. Worth, what he had to do with Bruiser Brody quitting Joe Blanchard’s promotion, lighting Jim Cornette’s pants on fire in the dressing room, “Hotstuff” Eddie Gilbert, his conversations with Ray Traylor in Japan, how Tommy Rogers is doing these days, owning a wrestling school at one time with Ivan Koloff,

We close out with Bobby explaining his recent contact with C. Scott Amman of the WWE legal department, regarding the WWE’s use of his and others’ likeness on dvds and the network without consent. Bobby talks about potential legal proceedings against WWE and any other parties involved, plus he addresses his critics and supporters.

AYP Wrestling Podcast: “Fantastic” Bobby Fulton

AYP Wrestling Podcast: Generation Ace Colby Corino & HIW’s Curtis Blaire Feb 11, 2015

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“Big Cat” Andy Nichols and Dr. Lewis Feinman are joined by two young lions of the business on this episode, “Generation Ace” Colby Corino and the newest member of HIW‘s Action Awesome Army, Curtis Blaire.

To kick things off, Curtis joins us to discuss some of pro wrestling’s current events, including the Seth Rollins social media scandal and tonight’s live NXT special, as well as recent happpenings in HIW and their National Pro Wrestling Day in Tucson, AZ.

Then we are joined by, perhaps the youngest veteran of the sport, Colby Corino. In this rare podcast appearance, Colby talks about his first experiences in the business, bandaging his father, Steve Corino, in the locker room after his ECW battles, his passion for the business, involvement in Ring Of Honor and his possible future with the company, travelling to Japan with his dad and his famous punch, his upcoming PWF junior heavyweight title defense against “Country Jacked” Corey Hollis this Friday night’s PWF event, Wrestlebowl 3, and more.

AYP Wrestling Podcast w/ Curtis Blaire and Colby Corino

AYP Wrestling Podcast: Jesse Neal, Tim Widener, & Jagger Feb 05, 2015

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“Big Cat” Andy Nichols and Dr. Lewis Feinman welcome three special guests on this episode of the AYP Wrestling podcast, Jesse Neal, Tim Widener, and Jagger.

Former TNA star “Dog Of War” Jesse Neal discusses his upcoming appearance on “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge, TNA, training with Team 3D, his relationship with Bubba Ray Dudley, post traumatic stress, and his match with King Corino in the upcoming Seek & Destroy Cancer benefit in Fayetteville, NC on March 21.

“Homeless Tim” Widener goes further indepth about his Seek & Destroy Cancer benefit weekend and why he started doing cancer themed charity shows. He also runs down the card, ticket information, and all the details you need to know about the wrestling show, fanfest, car show, concert, and more.

Jagger then joins us to talk about his run in with Christoph Rockwell at PWF Soul Survivor and what this means for PWF Wrestle Bowl III on February 3 in Hubert, NC. Things get a little tense as Andy defends Rockwell until the end. Jagger also has some unkind words about Chasity Taylor.

All this, plus Dr. Lewis Feinman gives us an update on all the happenings in Tucson, Arizona’s hottest independent organization, HIW, including the return of Chris Evans.

Support the wrestling shows mentioned on this episode –

Seek & Destroy Cancer Benefit Show
https://www.facebook.com/events/289799124554785/

HIW TV Tapings celebrating National Pro Wrestling Day
https://www.facebook.com/events/701807406599652/

Seva Foundation page for the National Pro Wrestling Day drive
https://secure2.convio.net/seva/site/Donation2;jsessionid=37958502C5D3431DEC0BD9EC53F4CE1F.app271a?4640.donation=form1&idb=678039103&DONATION_LEVEL_ID_SELECTED=1&df_id=4640&4640.donation=root

AYP Wrestling Podcast: Tom Brandi part 2 Dec 26, 2014

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“Big Cat” Andy Nichols and Dr. Lewis Feinman continue their discussion with former WWE, WCW, ECW, and independent superstar, Tom Brandi aka Salvatore Sincere aka Johnny Gunn.

Tom talks about how WWE missed the booat on Colt Cabana, working the Savoldi circuit, Jumping Joe Savoldi, getting burned in the early days of ECW and why he’s glad he didn’t stay, “Hotstuff” Eddie Gilbert, new school writing vs old school booking, how he was chosen for The Patriot gimmick, who owns the gimmick, his relationship with Steve Corino, Dennis Coraluzzo, wrestling conventions, where his life is now compared the the lives of some of the bigger stars, Honky Tonk Man, and more.

AYP Wrestling Podcast: Tom Brandi part 2

AYP Wrestling Podcast: Tom Brandi Part 1 Dec 18, 2014

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“Big Cat” Andy Nichols and Dr. Lewis Feinman return with a very rare podcast appearance by Tom Brandi! The former Johnny Gunn says he only does about one a year, AND WE’VE GOT HIM!

Tom talks about his longevity in the business and how he’s still going strong 29 years later, his thoughts on today’s WWE and its staleness, flaws of the WWE Network, WWE’s need to rebrand established talent from other promotions, WWE’s need to squash talent, the lack of competition, TNA’s position and who they should hire if they want to improve, the WWE’s mishandling of the Wyatt Family and The Shield, the difference between TV and independent booking, Tom Zenk, second generation wrestlers, his initial signing with Vince, as part of a crew of five guys who were “just above jobber status,” and more!

AYP Wrestling Podcast: Tom Brandi Part 1

Podcast From Parts Unknown: “The Bulldozer” Matt Tremont Dec 03, 2014

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“Big Cat” Andy Nichols and Vinny Cenzo are back with another episode of the Podcast From Parts Unknown, and this time, it’s getting ULTRAVIOLENT!

CZW great, “The Bulldozer” Matt Tremont joins the guys to discuss his career in CZW, hopes to work with “Hardcore” Nick Gage, working with “Sick” Nick Mondo, his hepititis c health scare, his wife’s view on his being a hardcore wrestler, working with Brain Damage, the Norman Smiley Memorial, On Point Wrestling, and his thoughts on DJ Hyde, Zandig, Ian Rotten, Joe Gacy, Crazy Ivan, Sozio, and more.

Podcast From Parts Unknown: “The Bulldozer” Matt Tremont

Podcast from Parts Unknown: Jagger and Corey Havoc Nov 15, 2014

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This is the debut episode of AYP Wrestling’s latest show, Podcast From Parts Unknown, co-hosted by “The Big Cat” Andy Nichols of the AYP Wrestling podcast and New Jersey based independent wrestler, “The Punk Rock Pitbull” Vinny Cenzo. This episode’s guests are North Carolina indy wrestler, Jagger, and New Jersey’s Corey Havoc.

Jagger discusses his career, from how he broke into wrestling, coming up in the biz in North Carolina, working at the Break The Barrier show at ECW Arena in 1999, to his time in PWF. He talks about challenging the current PWF heavyweight champion, Cedric Alexander on November 23 in Hubert, NC and what a victory over Cedric would mean to his career at this stage. He also tells a funny story about Shane Helms and Manny Fernandez.

Corey Havoc then joins us with some funny tales about life on the New Jersey indy scene and the characters involved. Corey talks about working for ROH and WWE, the current whereabouts of longtime NJ promoters Gino Moore and Dapper Johnny Falco (Joe Panzarino), some great Power Uti stories, the legend of the Mambo King aka La Parka USA, working with Rockin’ Rebel, his dog being a Briscoe, and life in the UK. Plus he and Vinny discuss their recent road trip to work for FWF in Warsaw, IN.

Podcast from Parts Unknown: Jagger and Corey Havoc

AYP Wrestling Podcast: “Lowlife” Louie Ramos part 2 Nov 11, 2014

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This episode of the AYP Wrestling podcast features part two of our interview with hardcore legend, Lowlife Louie Ramos. Louie openly discusses working for CZW in 2003, if he’d ever return to CZW, Matt Tremont, working for Ian Rotten and IWA Mid South, Chris Dickinson, the future of the Heavy Hitter tag team with Monsta Mack, Urban Wrestling Federation, Kevin Kleinrock, what he chased Terry Funk around the showers with (YOU WON’T BELIEVE THIS!), Abdullah The Butcher and the hepatitis allegations, New Jack, Balls Mahoney, Frank Goodman, Jac Sabboth, Fat Frank, Bobby Lombardi, Crazy Ivan, Laithon, Shaolin, Jay Lover, Grim Reefer, Papadon, Don Montoya, Low Ki, Dan Maff, and more. If you heard part 1, you will not want to miss the conclusion.

AYP Wrestling Podcast: “Lowlife” Louie Ramos part 2

AYP Wrestling Podcast: “Lowlife” Louie Ramos part 1 Nov 05, 2014

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On this episode of the AYP Wrestling Podcast the Big Cat is joined by NYC hardcore wrestling legend, “Lowlife” Louie Ramos for part 1 of a 2 part discussion. Louie talks candidly about how he fell in love with hardcore wrestling, the NYC public access days, his first meeting with Homicide, the LIWF and the Doghouse, JAPW, working ROH shows and Gabe Sopolsky, the NJ ban on hardcore wrestling by Governor Chrisite Whitman in 2000 and the negative affect it had on his career, the infamous MSNBC interview, and his current relationship with JAPW. Give it a listen and get ready for more when we release part 2 next week!

AYP Wrestling Podcast: “Lowlife” Louie Ramos part 1

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