Across the Ring
Across the Ring is a podcast with William "Mayhem" Michaels and Karl "The Scientist" Schroepfer where we tackle the world of professional wrestling. Our podcast will explore the many different stories of the people who choose to follow their dreams. From pro wrestlers, managers, valets, referees, promoters, custom designers, and promotion owners. We want to hear the real stories of people trying to make their dreams a reality both failure and triumph.
Episodes
39 episodes
From Under Dog to Veteran
Rudy Rodgers hailed from Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, and has been a mainstay in the professional wrestling industry for many years. Although he lacks size, he compensates with his technical wrestling background to subdue his opponents. It's not...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:49
The Excellence of Intoxication
Ethan Matthews is an eclectic personality who is a joy to both fans and fellow wrestlers. Hailing from Green Bay Wisconsin, he has found himself all over the region while bringing a unique mesh of personality and technique. Join us for insights...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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35:43
Evolution of a competitor
Steve "El Lycan" is more than just your average pro wrestler. He started out with a background in mixed martial arts (MMA). Which lead him to finally pursue his dreams of making it big in pro wrestling. Follow along as we talk about where Steve...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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33:35
Thinking Outside the Ring
Samuel Gately is more than just an author he is a creator of worlds! listen as we discuss how he got into writing book and what inspired him. We also talk about different series he has written and what he has planned for the future. This episod...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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41:16
The First of the Fallen
Rion Riven is a wrestler’s wrestler. A student of the game, every day is a day for Rion to become a stronger wrestler. Join us as we explore the mind of one of wrestling most dedicated wrestlers
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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20:24
Dream Manifestation
R3 Charles Cassus is a name you will hear come up in conversation any time you’re talking independent wrestling in the Arizona area. His strong character precedes him as a beloved member of the community. He has been able to be a significant po...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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40:52
Larger Than Life
Chubby Depp has exploded on the southwest independent wrestling scene over his less than 3 years in the industry. Like many, his life has revolved around wrestling, but the support from family and friends have propelled him to becoming one of t...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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27:08
Neon Dreams
The 80’s Baybee TW3 is a beloved member of the wrestling community. From places like the Knights of Columbus in West Allis to the Netflix series Wrestlers, he always wrestles at a high level. Join us as we talk about humble beginnings, hard wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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33:59
Refreshing Wrestling
Kill City Cup is a pro wrestling indy film hosted on YouTube that seeks to be a fresh take on wrestling. Luke Robert, producer of Kill City Cup, pulls inspiration from both wrestling and non-wrestling sources of entertainment including various ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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34:42
The Prince of Strong Style
There are few that have garnered the level of respect within an industry as Marty Snow has as a professional wrestler. He is a youthful locker room leader with wisdom beyond his years. Marty psychologically picks apart his opponents while bring...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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35:14
Breaking Barriers
Sincere is a young wrestler with a lot of passion for his home. While many tremble under the pressure of representing where you’re from, Sincere makes it his mission. Listen as we learn the perspective of a Native American who seeks to make the...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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27:28
Teaching a Lesson
Teacher by day, wrestler by night, Brooke Tanner fills the role of a hero the whole day through. The demands of both wrestling and teaching can be quite heavy, but her persistence and optimism drive her rise above the pressures and perform at a...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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30:04
It's Hero Time
GMO Kaminari is an Anime protagonist come to life. The persistence and positivity he possesses has proven to be essential to his being. The future is bright and there is no obstacle too large. With a profession full of bad guys running around, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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26:44
The Rebirth of Zen
CJ Campos may only be approaching the completion of his third year in wrestling, but he holds himself like a veteran in the industry. Composed and charming, he’s set forth to stand out in the ring along with the Sons of Zen. Listen along as we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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45:04
Military Press
Though he’s no longer serving in the military, Dolan Shaw keeps on with the spirit of a soldier within the bounds of professional wrestling. He still holds himself to that high standard through his training, intensity, and perseverance. The ban...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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33:03
Blood Sweat and Tears
From touring like a rockstar to working with his heroes, Dysfunction has lived out many of his dreams. At 40 years old, he can look back proudly on all he has accomplished as his focus shifts more and more from his work as a wrestler to his wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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38:11
Swag Man Cometh
Jarrod Jaxx has had a 20+ year career in professional wrestling fueled by his passion and love for the business. From a young age he was absolutely hooked and to this day will go back to some of his favorite shows such as Wrestlemania III. He’s...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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29:26
Triple Threat
Growth in wrestling often comes in perfecting your character. For SOS, that mountain is three times taller with the multiple personalities that all become more refined over time. Much like her in ring persona, SOS is split into three between wr...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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40:04
The Nomad
Bugs Moran is a young drifter who found his way into professional wrestling! Whether he is outside collecting change, finding a place to sleep, or reminiscing with his guitar best believe causing pain is on his mind. Most of the time he is cool...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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36:47
Creating a Legacy
Cesar Kast is not only the co-creator of Pro Wrestling Legacy (PWL) he is so much more than that! He is an entertainer, a booker, a media outsourcer, an announcer, referee, or anything he needs to be to put on a good show for the fans! Having o...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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42:12
Photo Shoot
Zach is an professional photographer who found his big break in the pro wrestling scene. Zach decided to follow his dreams and in doing so formed his own company MarOrmac Image Works. But do not limit his work down to just pro wrestling, this g...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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45:29
The Linneage
Nightmare Factory graduate Hayden Backlund has had a great jumpstart to his career between the family name and a great wrestling school. Hayden has the tools in the ring to put on a great match, but where he really thrives is in getting under t...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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31:56
Bear Bones
Oso Turco was always destined to become the bear of wrestling. Between always being around wrestlers and always being described as a bear, it was only a matter of time until those to things became one. Oso’s journey has taken him from Puert...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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35:58
The New Mouth of the South
JB Stevens is a young Jack of all trades in the southern United States. He's filled roles as a manager, ring announcer, interviewer, and commentator. This Swiss Army Knife of wrestling is a student of wrestling, studying performances across the...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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22:55
