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On March 12th 2022, WrestleFest DXB held it's first show and became the first ever pro wrestling festival to take place in The Middle East. Talent from over 10 countries came together to make the night possible and cement the wrestling scene in the region.  Listen in as superstars share their thoughts & emotions about the night, the future of wrestling in The Middle East, and what they hope to achieve as the scene grows. You can also watch a video of the interviews and highlights through this link: https://youtu.be/X7Fl0te_sis Be sure to follow my socials:   Twitter:   https://twitter.com/wreflershozy https://twitter.com/wreflercastpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wreflershozy/ https://www.instagram.com/thewrestlegram/  TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@wreflershozy  #Prowrestling #Wrestling #WWE #AEW #ProWrestlingPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

This episode marks one year of the show and comes with a great conversation I had with fellow podcaster Ella Jay, host of A Wrestling Gal.  We discussed whether superstars across different promotions should be given 100% creative control over their characters and storylines, along with crossover fantasy matches that need to happen down the line. We also talked about the work Ella has been doing with GAWCAST, a podcast hosted by Mickie James, Lisa Marie Varon (FKA Victoria), and Valerie Wyndham. To check out more A Wrestling Gal, check out @awrestlinggal on Instagram & Twitter as well as www.awrestlinggal.com for merch and updates about the podcast.  Thank you to everyone who has supported the show and continues to do so. The past year has been a crazy ride for everyone and it's been great to connect with wrestling fans all over the world amidst the chaos. Be sure to support the show by following Instagram (@thewrestlegram & @shozywme) on Twitter (@RealWrestleDude & @TWCShozy) and subscribing to The Wrestling Dude on YouTube. #WWE #AEW #ProWrestling #ProWrestlingPodacst #ProWrestlingNews  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

On this episode, I spoke to Jay Lamrod, a good friend and an international pro wrestler. We took a deep dive into the discipline that goes into training in the world of pro wrestling along with how someone's mentality changes during this time.  A lot of good advice, lessons, and passion came out in this episode. For anyone looking to jump into a book and understand how the pro wrestling journey is from start to finish, this is the episode to get you started. To learn more about Jay and his work, make sure to follow him on Instagram @jaylamrod. Don't forget to support the show by following @thewrestlegram on Instagram, @RealWrestleDude on Twitter & subscribe to The Wrestling Dude on YouTube. #WWE #AEW #ProWrestling #ProWrestlingPodcast #BritishWrestling  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

In this bonus episode, my conversation with The Second Turnbuckle Wrestling Podcast continues as we discuss how WWE can choose to take a page out of the old books and work with AEW to plan an invasion angle that would benefit both companies for years to come. Along with that we also spoke about what wrestling would look like in 2021 as restrictions start to ease and fans may soon be allowed back into arenas for live shows.  Don't miss the banter, bad puns, and great conversation we had. Let your thoughts be known about these topics and send in your creative ideas through Instagram (@thewrestlegram) & Twitter (@RealWrestleDude).  #WWE #AEW #ProWrestling #ProWrestlingPodcast #ProWrestlingNews --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

With 2020 being one of the most bizarre years in the world, wrestling had to adapt to the changes that came throughout the year. Despite obstacles and there being no certainty of what the future holds, promotions still put up some of the greatest shows and entertained the fans all through the year. There's no better way to start 2021 than to award the superstars who made 2020 memorable and look back on some of the best things that came out of it. Thus the End of Year Awards came to life to recognize the amazing superstars, matches, stories & promotions that made 2020 bearable and gave fans a place to turn to for entertainment. Have a listen to find out which superstars won in the different categories and made 2020 a year to remember by clicking the link in my bio! A huge thank you to all the guests who helped announce the winners and we hope to have you on again next year! Let your thoughts about the winners be known through Twitter (@RealWrestleDude) & Instagram (@thewrestlegram) #WWE #AEW #ProWrestling #ProWrestlingPodcast #ProWrestlingNews --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

In this episode full of wrestling banter, bad puns, and fantasy bookings, a pod-ception came together as I spoke to the hosts of The Second Turnbuckle Wrestling Podcast. We spoke about what wrestling would look like now that The Undertaker has retired and who the torch should be passed to next.  It doesn't stop there, in a bonus episode coming soon we also talked about how superstars have climbed the ladder to become the big names they are and how an invasion angle can be a huge boost for WWE & AEW.   Who do you think the torch should be passed to next and what fantasy matches would you like to see down the line? Let your thoughts be known through our social media platforms. (Links up top!) #WWE #ProWrestling #ProWrestlingPodcast #ProWrestlingNews #TheUndertaker   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

Our tag team discussed what events took place in the wrestling world over the last few months and how it has shaped shows for better or for worse. We broke down the WWE Draft, compared SmackDown, RAW & NXT with each other when it came to storylines and entertainment. The ratings war between WWE & AEW continues and we threw out different ideas about what each show can do to stand out and what superstars can make a difference at this time.  Let your thoughts be known about how different shows can be even better and what superstars you think deserve the opportunity to shine by sending them through Instagram (@thewrestlegram) or Twitter (@RealWrestleDude). If you want to watch meet and greet videos as well as hear advice from superstars about breaking into the wrestling scene, then check out The Wrestling Dude on YouTube. #WWE #AEW #ProWrestling #ProWrestlingPodcast #ProWrestlingNews --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

In this episode, I spoke with Kim Artlip, owner and promotor of IGNITE Wrestling in Florida. We had a chat about how IGNITE came to life and how it becoming a much bigger part of the indies with its current roster and shows it was putting up. Kim has worked with the likes of current WWE Superstars Lince Dorado, Santana Garrett, Kayden (FKA Lacey Lane), Danny Burch, AEW Superstar Serpentico, and former Smackdown GM Teddy Long.   The pandemic has set a lot of wrestling promotions back by miles but, as everything starts to re-open again a new normal has come into play with socially distanced shows with masks. This is exactly what IGNITE will be doing when they return in January with their 5-year anniversary show which Kim explained in more detail. We also spoke about if it is a good idea to start having limited live crowds at shows and what challenges Kim faced as a woman entering the wrestling business. Kim has made it her goal to keep the fans wanting more and pushing the women's division by creating a Women's Tag Team Division which is not seen much throughout the indies.   Follow The WrestleCast with Shozy on Instagram (@thewrestlegram), Twitter (@RealWrestleDude) & subscribe on YouTube (The Wrestling Dude) Find out more about Kim and IGNITE by following @IgniteWrestling on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Snapchat.    #WWE #AEW #ProWrestling #ProWrestlingPodacst #ProWrestlingNews --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

In this edition of "Meet the Superstar", I spoke with the man who is "Out of This World" and a part of the roster at WrestlingME, Nova Nox.  We talked about who Nova Nox is as a character and how the character came to life after different stages of planning along with evolving into a bigger personality.  We also discussed if certain aspects of wrestling were becoming repetitive & predictable for viewers and what the reasons may be.   Find out more about Nova by following him on Instagram @thenovanox and don't forget to follow The WrestleCast with Shozy on Instagram & Twitter. (Links up top!)  #WWE #ProWrestlingPodcast #ProWrestlingNews #AEW #MiddleEast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

In the first edition of a brand new series called "Meet the Superstar", our tag team spoke to the first-ever Emarati pro wrestler and a superstar part of the roster at WrestlingME, Fayez Al Emarat  We spoke about who Fayez is as a character and what to expect from him as a performer, along with why he chose to take on pro wrestling as a career.  Fayez also spoke about his tryout with WWE in 2017 when they visited Dubai and what he learned from the experience along with sharing a never before told story involving Coach Matt Bloom.  You can find Fayez on Instagram @fayezalemarat.  Let your thoughts about this episode be known on Instagram and Twitter (Links up top!) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

Our tag team spoke to Pro Wrestling trainee and Ring Announcer Reign "The Stallion" Rivers who trains at AEW's wrestling school, The Nightmare Factory with Cody Rhodes and QT Marshall. With her larger than life personality and impressive physique, Reign plans to climb the ladder of professional wrestling and make her mark in the industry by becoming a part of a promotion which allows her to showcase who she truly is as an in-ring performer.  Reign also spoke about how she got into the world of pro wrestling and who her inspiration was growing up. Along with that we also discussed if AEW would become the promotion of choice for superstars in the future and if they are handling the current obstacles due to the pandemic better than other promotions.  You can find Reign on Instagram @reignthestallionrivers to learn more about who she is and what she plans to do. Let your thoughts about this episode be known on Instagram & Twitter (Links up top!) #WWE #AEW #ProWrestling #ProwrestlingPodcast #CodyRhodes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

Season 2 is here and there's no better way to kick it off than to announce the opening of the newest pro wrestling promotion in The Middle East, WrestlingME. Our tag team spoke to Founder & Head Trainer Samir Nassif along with the internationally acclaimed Luchador and Co-Trainer Shaheen who spoke about what WrestlingME brings to The Middle East and how they plan on making pro wrestling a household sport in the region.  We learned how the years of experience under the belts of both Samir and Shaheen will come into play during training sessions and will help trainees reach new heights should they choose to take the sport on as a career or take it on as a hobby.  WrestlingME will be adhering to all COVID-19 guidelines by offering the option to train with grappling dummies during training sessions along with enforcing social distancing rules.  For more information about training sessions and prices, visit @wrestlingme on Instagram and Facebook along with @wrestlingme1 on Twitter.  Let your thoughts about this episode be known on Instagram & Twitter (Links up top!) #WWE #ProWrestling #MiddleEast #ProWrestlingPodcast #WrestlingME   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

Wrestling returns to The Middle East and RAW Underground has fans divided. Find out what more happened this week in wrestling and let us know what you think about the events on Instagram & Twitter. (Links up Top!) #WWE #WME #ProWrestling #RAW #ProWrestlingPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

I spoke to Abdullah Khawaja, the Founder and Head Trainer of Wrestling Revolution Global, who started his journey as a fan and went on to create the only pro wrestling school in Pakistan which trains local talent. We spoke about how everything started and why it became Abdullah's goal to spread the word of wrestling around the country.  Wrestling Revolution Global's successful journey continues with the help of his team and the fans who support the many live events and activities the promotion has been a part of since opening its doors. Abdullah also gave in advice for those who plan on starting their career in pro wrestling or want to start their own academy to train talent and make the wrestling scene an even bigger one.  If you live in Pakistan and would like to kickstart your journey in pro wrestling, make sure to visit the WRG website or contact them on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook. Let your thoughts about this episode be known on our social media pages. (Links on top of the page!) #ProWrestling #Pakistan #WWE #ProWrestlingPodcast #MiddleEast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

Find out what events took place in the world of wrestling this past week, with a superstar bidding farewell to another superstar making his debut on AEW with a statement. Follow us on Social Media by clicking the links up top! #WWE #AEW #ProWrestling #ProWrestlingNews #ProWrestlingPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

I spoke to Sean Donn, a member of the wrestling scene in The Middle East, and a part of the roster at the newly opening-up promotion WrestlingME.  We spoke about how Sean got started in the world of pro wrestling, how he trained, and what he believes is the difference that sets the indies apart from the bigger companies like WWE & AEW. Sean also gave in pieces of advice about how to start off your career if you plan on training to become a pro wrestler. If you would like to start your journey as a pro wrestler in The Middle East, reach out to @wrestlingme on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook to learn more on how you can get started. Let your thoughts be known about this episode in the comments of our social pages. (Social Links up top!) #WWE #AEW #MiddleEast #ProWrestling #ProWrestlingPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

Find out about breaking news this week in wrestling and let us know what you are excited or shocked about the most by letting us know on Twitter & Instagram. (Social Links up top!) #WWE #RAW #SmackDown #NXT #ProWrestling --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

The last episode of SmackDown before The Horror Show Extreme Rules was a very eventful one. We got to see many storylines cement their places along with a major match being pulled from the PPV. Listen in as our tag team reviews the events of the night and talks about our predictions for Extreme Rules along with who we think made the biggest impact of the night. Let your thoughts about this episode be known on Twitter & Instagram (Links up top!)  #WWE #SmackDown #ProWrestling #ProWrestlingPodcast #ProWrestlingNews  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

The last episode of RAW before The Horror Show at Extreme Rules delivered entertainment and set up more potential matches for the PPV. Our tag team reviews the events of the night and talks about what we think is going to happen at Extreme Rules along with our predictions for next week. Let your thoughts be known about this episode on Instagram & Twitter (Links up top!) #WWE #RAW #ProWrestling #ProWrestlingPodcast #ProWrestlingNews --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message

On the latest episode of SmackDown, we got to see new matches and stipulations get set up for Extreme Rules. Our tag team breaks down the events of the night and talks about what we may see leading up to Extreme Rules and how storylines may have a surprise element added at the last minute. Let your thoughts be known about the episode by telling us on Twitter & Instagram (Links up top!) #WWE #SmackDown #ProWrestling #ProWrestlingPodcast #ProWrestlingNews --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlecast/message