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"The Patriot" Del Wilkes: PRIME TIME VAULT May 05, 2021

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We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney," we welcome "The Patriot" Del Wilkes! Del talks about how important patriotism has been throughout his life, dating back to a young age. He shares his first pro wrestling memories watching Mid-Atlantic wrestling, and being fascinated by personalities such as Wahoo McDaniel and The Briscoe Brothers. Del talks about playing college football, his short stint in the NFL with the Falcons and Buccaneers, and his transition to wrestling after being cut - and being trained by Fabulous Moolah. Del reflects on his time in the AWA and GWF, where "The Patriot" gimmick would be born, as well as working in Japan. Plus, Del talks about his WWE tryout matches and run with WWE. He reflects on his struggles with drugs and steroids, and how he ended up serving time in prison because of it. All that and so much more!
If you're over 40, and want to learn how to cook the best steak, find a cool sense of style, save for retirement no matter how old you are, or want to be unstoppable, check out our other podcast, Upside of 40! Listen, subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upside-of-40-with-sean-mooney/id1467683353

Jerry Jarrett: PRIME TIME VAULT Apr 28, 2021

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We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We welcome legendary promoter and father of WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett, Mr. Jerry Jarrett! Jerry shares memories of being introduced to pro wrestling, selling tickets to shows as a kid, and when he discovered wrestling was a work. Jerry talks about the creation of the Continental Wrestling Association (CWA), and training to become a wrestler himself. Jerry discusses his relationship with Jerry Lawler and the McMahon family, and talks about coming up to work for WWE in 1993 in the midst of the steroid trial. He also opens up about his rocky relationship and reconciliation with his son Jeff, and much more!
If you're over 40, and want to learn how to cook the best steak, find a cool sense of style, save for retirement no matter how old you are, or want to be unstoppable, check out our other podcast, Upside of 40! Listen, subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upside-of-40-with-sean-mooney/id1467683353

Savio Vega: PRIME TIME VAULT Apr 21, 2021

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We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We welcome former WWE Superstar, Savio Vega! Savio talks about the rich history of pro wrestling in Puerto Rico, and the influence that Carlos Colon and others had on the business. Savio reminisces about the 80s and 90s, and why that time period was so special in pro wrestling. Savio also talks about the influence of the World Wrestling Council, working with WWE stars in Puerto Rico, and some his first experiences with the WWE, including working with Scott Hall. Plus, Savio talks about the Kwang gimmick, his transition to Savio Vega, his memorable feud with Stone Cold Steve Austin, Los Boricuas and the faction wars, and so much more!
If you're over 40, and want to learn how to cook the best steak, find a cool sense of style, save for retirement no matter how old you are, or want to be unstoppable, check out our other podcast, Upside of 40! Listen, subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upside-of-40-with-sean-mooney/id1467683353

Dark Side of the Ring's Jason Eisener & Evan Husney: PRIME TIME VAULT Apr 14, 2021

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We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We welcome not one great guest, but TWO, as the creators of Viceland's hit series, Dark Side of the Ring, Jason Eisener & Evan Husney join us! Evan and Jason talk about how the project came together, citing their fascination with "Unsolved Mysteries." They also discuss how the initial pilot on Bruiser Brody came about, why Bruiser Brody was the right choice, and what Viceland's thoughts were of the pilot. Jason and Evan shed light on how they chose the topics for each episode, and the challenges they faced finding people to appear on the show. They also share their stories on a few key episodes, including the "Match Made in Heaven" and "Montreal Screwjob" episodes. All that and much more on this special episode of Prime Time!
If you're over 40, and want to learn how to cook the best steak, find a cool sense of style, save for retirement no matter how old you are, or want to be unstoppable, check out our other podcast, Upside of 40! Listen, subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upside-of-40-with-sean-mooney/id1467683353

Warlord: PRIME TIME VAULT Apr 07, 2021

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We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We welcome former WWE Superstar, the mighty Warlord! Warlord talks about getting his start in pro wrestling, including a fateful encounter with Road Warrior Animal at The Gym in Minnesota. He also talks about meeting Dusty Rhodes and training with Ed Sharkey. Warlord reflects on his time in the NWA, teaming up with the Barbarian, as well as the influence Ivan Koloff had on his career. Warlord shares memories of working with the Road Warriors, and the formation of the Powers of Pain. Plus, Warlord talks about his first meeting with Vince McMahon, his move to WWE, what the locker room was like upon his arrival, and the state of the tag team division at the time. Want more? Warlord discusses his transition to a singles wrestler, feuding with Davey Boy Smith, his ultimate departure from WWE, and where he headed after leaving the company. That and so much more!
If you're over 40, and want to learn how to cook the best steak, find a cool sense of style, save for retirement no matter how old you are, or want to be unstoppable, check out our other podcast, Upside of 40! Listen, subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upside-of-40-with-sean-mooney/id1467683353

David Penzer: PRIME TIME VAULT Mar 31, 2021

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We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We welcome a legendary voice in professional wrestling, as ring announcer David Penzer joins us! David talks about getting into pro wrestling as a kid, reading wrestling newsletters, and when he got smartened up to the business. David also talks about the importance of Florida as a territory, and just how stacked the territory was back in the day. David recalls how his dad helped him get a foot in the door in Florida, and shares memories of his first ring announcing gig. David also talks about getting into booking enhancement talent for WCW, and the doors that opened for him within the company. Plus, all about his time working for WCW - from not getting paid, to his experiences ring announcing, and his memories of the Monday Night Wars. He shares his thoughts on what ultimately doomed WCW, the formation of XWF, the rise of AEW, and much more!
If you're over 40, and want to learn how to cook the best steak, find a cool sense of style, save for retirement no matter how old you are, or want to be unstoppable, check out our other podcast, Upside of 40! Listen, subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upside-of-40-with-sean-mooney/id1467683353

Joey Ryan: PRIME TIME VAULT Mar 24, 2021

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We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We welcome indy sensation, Joey Ryan! Joey takes us back to the beginning, growing up as a kid in Los Angeles, and his first experiences with pro wrestling, including his ECW fandom as a teen. Joey explains the differences between the west coast independent scene today vs. back when he was a kid, and reflects on the formation and evolution of Pro Wrestling Guerilla, which he helped start. Joey talks about the grind of being on the indy circuit for the past 20 years, how he made himself stand out in the early days, and how he implemented comedy into his wrestling. Joey also discusses integrating intergender wrestling, the influence Andy Kaufman had on him, and how he gets women over and empowers them. And, yes, we discuss the origins of the infamous dick flip, as well as the penis druids at last year's All In show. Plus, Joey talks about the influence that Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks have had on him, his opinion on AEW, and much more!
If you're over 40, and want to learn how to cook the best steak, find a cool sense of style, save for retirement no matter how old you are, or want to be unstoppable, check out our other podcast, Upside of 40! Listen, subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upside-of-40-with-sean-mooney/id1467683353

Barry Horowitz: PRIME TIME VAULT Mar 17, 2021

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We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We bring you legendary enhancement talent, Barry Horowitz! Barry talks about getting into wrestling as a kid, and training with Boris Malenko, where he would certainly pay his dues. Barry discusses his first matches for the WWWF with Angelo Mosca and Don Muraco, as well as those who had an influence on him early in his career, including Bob Backlund and Jimmy Snuka. Barry also talks about his time in the NWA and being given the "Brett Hart" moniker - would that cause heat with the real Bret Hart later in his career? And we dive into Barry's arrival in the WWE, becoming an enhancement talent, and the grind of working TV tapings. Hear about his memorable feud with Skip, how the pat on the back originated, and much more!
If you're over 40, and want to learn how to cook the best steak, find a cool sense of style, save for retirement no matter how old you are, or want to be unstoppable, check out our other podcast, Upside of 40! Listen, subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upside-of-40-with-sean-mooney/id1467683353

Ryback: PRIME TIME VAULT Mar 10, 2021

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We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We welcome The Big Guy, Ryback! Ryback talks about growing up in Las Vegas, and how he was able to avoid getting sucked into the lifestyle of gambling and excess. Ryback reflects on his first exposure to WWE as a kid, and talks about his journey to becoming a WWE Superstar, including his time on the $1,000,000 season of Tough Enough. He also discusses what it was like working with Bill DeMott and Al Snow on the show. Plus, Ryback talks about his time in WWE developmental, and the lessons he learned in both Florida Championship Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling, as well as the influence Dusty Rhodes had on him. He talks about his time in NXT, including the famous Nexus Monday Night Raw invasion. Details on Ryback's ultimate departure from WWE, transitioning to the indies, and so much more!
If you're over 40, and want to learn how to cook the best steak, find a cool sense of style, save for retirement no matter how old you are, or want to be unstoppable, check out our other podcast, Upside of 40! Listen, subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upside-of-40-with-sean-mooney/id1467683353

Earl Hebner: PRIME TIME VAULT Mar 03, 2021

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We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We welcome a man who has literally been in the middle of it all over his 40+ year career, referee Earl Hebner! Earl takes us back to the beginning, working on the ring crew and training with Tommy Young. Earl talks about what it takes to be a good referee and the role referees had in matches back in the day. He reflects on his time working for the NWA, and his memories of working with Ric Flair, as well as the famous Magnum TA vs Tully Blanchard "I Quit" match. Earl discusses the Montreal Screwjob - what he did and didn't know about it, how it affected his relationships with Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels, and the impact it had on his career. Plus, he shares memories of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Andre the Giant, Joey Marella, and much more!
If you're over 40, and want to learn how to cook the best steak, find a cool sense of style, save for retirement no matter how old you are, or want to be unstoppable, check out our other podcast, Upside of 40! Listen, subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upside-of-40-with-sean-mooney/id1467683353

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