Listen Now

Calvin Couture brings high-end wrestling and fashion to the Gimmick Table. Sharing his journey from a young fan to living his dream of being a professional wrestler and how it came to be. He expands on his short-term and long-term goals for the future and some of his dream matches. For more on Calvin Couture follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Subscribe to his YouTube Channel.  New episodes of the Gimmick Table available every Monday at 9:00 EDT on all major platforms including iTunes, GooglePlay, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, YouTube, and gimmicktablepod.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Dylan Hales joins the Gimmick Table to discuss the 4th year of the Scenic City Invitational. He shares how the SCI came to be and how his involvement has grown over the past four years. Why and how the SCI differs from other pro wrestling tournaments. How this year's field stacks up and much much more! For more on Scenic City Invitation, follow them on Twitter and Facebook. Watch the entire SCI library on powerbomb.tv For Ticket Inquiries contact Dylan Hales on Twitter or e-mail him at dylanwaco@gmail.com New episodes of the Gimmick Table available every Monday at 9:00 AM EDT on all major platforms including iTunes, GooglePlay, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, YouTube, and gimmicktablepod.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   

Mik Drake sits down on The Gimmick Table as our hosts finally get the opportunity to sit down with this extraordinary individual. Mik shares his busy life balancing pro wrestling along practicing environmental law and what he needs to do to excel at both. Mik shares some of the opportunities he has been fortunate to have including traveling to Dubai and much more.  For more on Mik Drake, follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  New episodes of the Gimmick Table available every Monday at 9:00 EDT on all major platforms including iTunes, GooglePlay, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, YouTube, and gimmicktablepod.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

"The Man" Johnny Moran joins to the Gimmick Table and our special co-host, Michael Robertson filling in for Batts this week. Johnny provides insight throughout his three-year journey through Pro Wrestling. From finding a school at Backbreakers Training Center, to how he improves in-ring along with his psychology. Plus much more! For more on Johnny Moran, follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Also subscribe to his YouTube Channel to catch him in the ring! New episodes of the Gimmick Table available every Monday at 9:00 EDT on all major platforms including iTunes, GooglePlay, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, YouTube, and gimmicktablepod.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Mr. Fun Size, himself, Marko Stunt joins us on The Gimmick Table. From Pat Benatar to his start in pro wrestling, Marko takes our hosts through his journey in pro wrestling. From his epic entrance (see the former part about Pat Benatar), being able to take and sell such a realistic looking bump to working for Southern Underground Pro in Nashville, TN. Another episode of tangents peppered with some wrestling chatter and much much more. For more on Marko Stunt, follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Also subscribe to his YouTube Channel to catch him in the ring! New episodes of the Gimmick Table available every Monday at 9:00 EDT on all major platforms including iTunes, GooglePlay, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, YouTube, and gimmicktablepod.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Alex Perry sits down with the Gimmick Table to discuss his young journey through pro wrestling. A look at the Florida wrestling scene. How he used his MMA background to prepare for wrestling. Training underneath Jay Lethal and more! 

Greywolf joins the Gimmick Table to briefly discuss his love for mead before looking at his successful return to the ring from a ruptured patellar tendon. He shares his excitement to be able to do what he loves once again. Taking a look further back then on how he got his start in professional wrestling. How he would come to train at renowned Monster Factory and eventual become as coach there himself. He provides his perspectives on honing the in-ring abilities, developing the gimmick and much more! Haruph! ----------------------------------------------------- More on Greywolf Facebook Twitter Instagram ----------------------------------------------------- More on Monster Factory Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube ----------------------------------------------------- More on The Gimmick Table GimmickTablePod.com Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Thank you for listening to the show, we appreciate your support. Please take a moment to subscribe, rate and review on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, YouTube or wherever you get your podcast fix from!

Cole Radrick joins us on The Gimmick Table and provides an insight into the Indiana Wrestling scene. This 20-year old filled with talent talks his break into the wrestling world and the valuable life lesson he learned early on along his journey. His shares his aspiration to travel not just the country but internationally. As well as being remembered in the conversation for the wrestling revolution he describes occurring in the Midwest.   -------------------------------------------------------------- More on Cole Radrick Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube -------------------------------------------------------------- The song on today's episode is entitled "Jones Iver". Fair use Copyright Law applies (educational purposes only) All credit to Nick Lutsko - download the song for free here: http://www.superdeluxe.com/jonesiver -------------------------------------------------------------- More on The Gimmick Table GimmickTablePod.com Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Thank you for listening to the show, we appreciate your support. Please take a moment to subscribe, rate and review on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, YouTube or wherever you get your podcast fix from!

Trever Aeon sits down with us on The Gimmick Table to give us his perspective of pro wrestling gained throughout his six years of experience. The Georiga native shares how the move to New York has been on great for his wrestling career. Before breaking down his unique way of improving his in-ring skillset. The reasons why the gimmick came long before he began his journey and his thoughts on how to connect with the audience. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- More on Trevor Aeon Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your copy of Invasion From Planet Wrestletopia from Suspicious Behavior Comics! Available on Amazon, iBook, and ComiXology. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- More on The Gimmick Table GimmickTablePod.com Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Thank you for listening to the show, we appreciate your support. Please take a moment to subscribe, rate and review on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, YouTube or wherever you get your podcast fix from!  

"Mr. Everything" Victor Andrews sits down on The Gimmick Table to discuss his journey since we last spoke. How he's expanded his booking on the independent scene, got more opportunity to work for the WWE and how to choose his wrestling of the possible paths of being the drug dealer or sanitation worker. Before giving a glimpse, it the motives behind his desire to put everything into pro wrestling. 

This week, we wrestle with tangents when we return from a 3-week hiatus when Isys Ephex joins The Gimmick Table. Looking back at how he was first introduced to wrestling as a fan and while other wished to be a fireman or astronaut, he wanted to be a pro wrestler. He shares how he has been able to develop his in-ring abilities and those who have helped him elevate his skills. Along with taking through his unique perspective on building the gimmick.  Plus must more, before the tangents spiral out of control from one of our most interesting guests to date.

Benjamin Banks looked to make history once again with The Gimmick Table this week with his third appearance on the show. However, the team of Relentless Roc Richards and Mad Maxx Morrison had other plans. After taking out Benjamin Banks with an unidentified frying object, Matt & Batts opt to interview that tag team of Noise Pollution. Discussing their journey since our last conversation almost 7 months to the date. The expand on their success since then from capturing a slow of tag team gold. Growing the promotions their working from to the various teams they have had the opportunity they've had to face. A truly wild episode from start to finish, as loud, as it's ever been on The Gimmick Table. 

“The Pale Horse” Josey Quinn joins the Gimmick Table, to provide an insight into the Georgia wrestling scene and how the recent years have seen Georgia wrestling blend the old school and new school. He shares how his son questions why he wasn’t a pro wrestler inspired him to go out and lives his dream. He discusses his two-year search for a school finally lead him to One Fall Power Factory, training underneath QT Marshall and Raymond Lloyd. How it was like starting from scratch having to forget everything he already learned. Comparing his confidence before his very first match opposed to having his first match after starting his training at One Fall Power Factory. His gives some sound advice on why finding a good school is an initial investment in themselves and how important it is to educate yourself on the schools out there. He elaborates more on the great and positive experience he has had at One Fall Power Factory from the seminars featuring some of the best minds in wrestling to the upcoming American Dream Scholarship coming to the school. To hone is in-ring skills, he attributes the school moving into the Chip Smith Performance Center and attests that there is no better facility outside of the WWE Performance Center to help give a pro wrestling the edge to the best they can. This plus the experience of his trainers have allowed him to develop a blend a mix of his brawling style and the strike exchanges of the new school style. Transition to discussing how in-ring skill is not enough to get over in the pro wrestling with a multitude of platforms. The importance of branding shown that has created a lucrative business outside of the mainstream. Before looking at enhancing his gimmick, the opportunity to work with actors and the impact the improv class had on developing promos. All quickly turning into a conversation about what MMA fights would fare well in the world of wrestling. Josey gives a quick look at The Pale Horse and the inspiration that came from a Johnny Cash song. How The Pale Horse will cleanse pro wrestling and with the just a whisper of his opponent's name, they best watch out. He discusses how this more serious side has helped build his confidence as a pro wrestler. All this and more before we unhinge the Gimmick Table revolution father/son movie roles. Don't forget to check out and support the Savage Stash. Check them out here for more information: www.savagestash.com

The Gimmick Table venture back to the Pacific Northwest as we sit down with Max Burnside. He gives a peek into the booming scene on the opposite side of the country around the Portland area. Sharing how he was introduced to wrestling a the start of Attitude Era and how he got involved in pro wrestling. His first thoughts transitions from training in a barn in a boxing ring to a wrestling school. We look at his beliefs at anarchism and dispell the myth the anarchism and more. He relates how this belief has found its way into his gimmick. His plans for the next year.  Hopes to expand his bookings and expand his reach further into the country and internationally. Max provides a unique perspective on wrestling throughout our conversation. 

This week on The Gimmick Table, Papa Hales joins us to discuss The Making Towns Classic coming to Nashville, Tennesse on May 12th, 2018. Sharing how his love for professional wrestling began and retirement led to an increased involvement in supporting independent wrestling. From helping with The Scenic City Invitational in a hospitality role to now running his first event with his partners, Jeremy Snyder and Brittany Fernandez.  Papa Hales takes us through how the idea for the tournament came to be to the challenges one faces running a wrestling show. Explaining how he was taken back by how great women's wrestling has become sparking his desire to showcase the extraordinary talent that exists in women's wrestling in Tennesse. His want to create full fan experience and help the overall wrestling community grow. Expressing throughout the importance of women involvement in wrestling at every level and much more! Don't forget to give The Making Towns Classic on Twitter a follow to stay current on all the announcements to come! To get your tickets to The Making Towns Classic, contact Papa Hales on Twitter or Jeremy Synder on Twitter for more information! 

This week on the Gimmick Table welcome Cloudy to the show to discuss his pro wrestling topics. We look at his interesting perspective from his almost 2 decades in the business. His motivation to continue going and his pure love for wrestling since the beginning. An interesting look how he works to get himself over as either a face or heel. How he believes he would be suited to help the next crop of talent and much more.  

The Gimmick Table welcomes back Sean Carr to discuss The 607 Strong Academy in Binghamton, New York. Sean is the head trainer and on this episode, he provides an inside look into the school. Taking us through what one can expect for him as a trainer and what he expects from them as students. Detailing why he decided to start training and his desire to give back to professional wrestling. Expanding on how the school not only is working to develop the students' in-ring abilities but help refine promos skills and their overall character. How their new home has allowed them to meet the needs of their students regardless of experience to make sure everyone can frow. Along with the unique opportunity that the students' are provided by the school being backed by Xcite Wrestling and much more. 

The boys welcome, good friend, Teck Tonik back to the show for the 2nd installment of Gimmick Table Rewind as the three discuss a recent injury that has sidelined Teck as well his expected return to the ring. Matt provides his own theory why Teck Tonic injury was self-inflicted that leads to the first many tangents of the evening that cannot be put legally into these show notes.   Through all the laughs, the conversation is brought full circle back to wrestling. Teck takes a few moment to talk seriously to anyone looking to becoming a pro wrestling when it comes to dealing with promotions. He outlines the struggles he has faced in his own career regarding the matter and much more. 

The Gimmick Table return from the first ever week hiatus with their first ever cannabis athlete when "The Half-Baked Kid" Kris Chambers sits down to discuss his 15-plus year journey through professional wrestling. But before the wrestling talks begin, the three discuss what it means to be a cannabis athlete and our host give the thoughts on the cannabis case and more.  Then Kris reflects with our host on he knew from the moment he first saw pro wrestling, he knew that it was what he wanted to do with his life. The dedications he gave from the very start traveling 3-hours each day by bus to train for two hours followed by another 3-hours bus ride home. He reflects on his time working with Eric Young as well as how the Half-Baked Kid came to be. We also look at Superkick'd, the Toronto-based promotion, he owns and operates and how it was started stemming from a near career-ending injury and much more on this week's episode.