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TNA’s BDE — Brandon Does Everything — sits down with D Hobbz for a can’t-miss conversation! 🔥

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SPEAKER_01 0:03

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another episode of Culture Shock. Now, today we got somebody who truly lives up to his name. He has built a name for himself as a professional wrestler, YouTuber, and online streamer. Now he takes that momentum into TNA while continuing to make his mark on the independent wrestling scene. He is also a former two-time revolver remix champion. And from creating content online to stepping between the ropes, he has carved out a unique lane where wrestling, entertainment, and personality all comes together. Culture Shock, let's give a big what up dough to the man that does everything. B D E. Welcome to Culture Shock, bruh. Hey, thank you so much. Man, that what a warm introduction. I love it. Thank you, bro. No problem at all, sir. So I'll jump right into it. Now, the name B D E. Brandon does everything. Where did that come from?

SPEAKER_00 1:02

Yo, you know, it's the name is as simple as it sounds. Like when I started my YouTube channel, I had a name before it. I didn't like the name. And um, I just wanted to make anything I found interesting into a video. So I titled it Brandon Does Everything. And then like I learned shortly after that, like you need to kind of pick a niche. So I was like, okay, well, I guess I'm niche now. But I didn't want to change the name with the channel, it was already growing. I was like, we're stuck, we got it now. And also with that plaque, my whole name didn't fit on it. So I learned I needed to change my name. And I'm looking good sitting in that background. Hey, thank you, thank you.

SPEAKER_01 1:37

Now, when did you realize that professional wrestling was something that you wanted to pursue seriously?

SPEAKER_00 1:42

Man, it it was in like during the pandemic because I had trained before the pandemic in like 2019. You know, a couple of friends they wanted to like be wrestlers. I was like, I was just wanted to go support them because I was locked in on the channel, so I was like, All right, I'll go with you guys, I'll just be like a referee. I took one bump, they're like, You're not a ref. Um, but like after after the pandemic, like the channel kind of got to where it needed to be. So I was like, okay, let's let's try it out. Like, we're back.

SPEAKER_01 2:12

Yeah. Now, what's going through your mind now that you officially became part of TNA?

SPEAKER_00 2:19

I mean, now it's just trying to get that first win, you know. Like, I've been on the roster for almost a year and it still hasn't happened yet. So I'm still locked in on my content. I want to make sure the videos are as good as possible, but I also want to make sure that the in-ring is getting better and being as good as it could possibly be and getting that first W.

SPEAKER_01 2:37

Now, how would you describe that transition from the independent wrestling scene to the big stage at TNA?

SPEAKER_00 2:43

I mean, it's it's very similar and very different in a lot of ways because, like, with you know, with content, you can get the instant feedback from like if you're streaming, you can literally see it in the chat. So that's a lot like you know, if you're in the ring and you can hear the crowd reacting. Um, it the so they're similar in that way, but there's also nothing like wrestling in front of people. There's like until you do it, there's there's no kind of adrenaline like it. Like, I was saying this earlier. Like, I kind of as soon as the music hits, you kind of change into a different person because I'm a little bit of an anxious person, but like, so I'm overthinking the match and whatever. But as soon as the the music hits, there's like no going back. It's like, well, we gotta do it now. Once you step to that curl and that adrenaline gets to pumping, yeah, yeah. It's just like you you completely transform, really.

SPEAKER_01 3:34

Now, what's the biggest lesson that you learned so far since joining TNA?

SPEAKER_00 3:39

Um, biggest lesson I'd say is um man, just slowing down, and like not even to be funny in terms of like wrestling, but in terms of like life in general, like uh TNA has really like showed me to like take it, take life in a bit more. Like, I've noticed there's been a lot of times this year since being on the roster where like we'll go to a new venue or we'll just be out somewhere, and I'm just like I'm more present. That's the word I'm looking for. More present. Like, I'm off my phone more, like, and I'm just like taking it in. I'm like, wow, like we're really, we're really doing this.

SPEAKER_01 4:16

Now, who in TNA has helped you the most since you got there?

SPEAKER_00 4:20

I mean, so so many people are helpful, like it's hard to list just one, but I mean, I have to throw the lob to to Rich Swan. I have to, like, not only is he you know a mentor on screen, he's also a mentor like off-screen. There's a lot of life things that you know I go to him for. Um, and he's just a genuine friend, you know. Like, you know, people see us as a tag team on TV, but like that connection is just as real, you know, off-screen as well. Like, uh, he was just at my crib the other day, you know what I'm saying? Like, Swan is beyond helpful. Like, Swan is the reason like wrestling started to click a bit more, like when he was just explaining how he goes over his psychology, it just made everything feel a lot simpler.

SPEAKER_01 5:00

I get that. And shout out to Rich Swan. You know, I still do his dance, yes, bro. I still do that dance, so shout out to him. No, he's such a joy, bro. He's such a joy. I gotta get him on culture shot. I would love to talk to him. You do, bro. You do.

SPEAKER_00 5:14

I'll I'll bring him in the office. I appreciate you both.

SPEAKER_01 5:18

Now, what does competing in TNA mean to you personally?

SPEAKER_00 5:22

I mean, what it means to me is to be able to showcase my skill set in the ring because you know, a lot of people are definitely like familiar with the content side of me, but you know, the being able to step into the ring and be able to hold my own against you know, people who have been doing it either just as long as me or longer, you know, that's a cool opportunity to showcase that I'm more than just a content creator, you know, who plays video games. Like I'm athletic too.

SPEAKER_01 5:50

You had success at Revolver now, it couldn't be coming a two-time Revolver remix champion. What does that title mean to you?

SPEAKER_00 5:58

I mean, that's the first title I have ever won. So that that's it's like my baby in a way, you know. Like to to hold that for the first time and to beat AJ Francis for it, that was cool. Um, and I'm the first two-time uh remix champion at Revolvers. So that that's special to me. For that to be my baby and to be the first, I mean, yeah, it don't get sweeter than that.

SPEAKER_01 6:21

And shout out to H. I had him on last week. He that's my dog, yeah.

SPEAKER_00 6:25

He's a good dude.

SPEAKER_01 6:26

Now, you're a YouTuber, um, and your YouTube and streaming background gives you a different connection with the fans. How has that helped you as a wrestler?

SPEAKER_00 6:36

I think that is the sole reason like any of this is even possible. Like, I tell like my people all the time, like, my community is are the reason I am here, it's the reason I have anything, it's the reason I'm talking to you today, you know. Like, I am beyond grateful, and I think they they can feel that. Um, I I love my community. Like, I have like a Reddit page where like I literally for videos, like I just review everything that they're talking about that week. Like that connection I feel like is so important, and it's the reason they cheer for me. Like, I don't do it like on purpose for you know, for that reason, but I think it's it is it's the it's the main reason I get cheered when I go out there. Because I mean, you know, I I I I like my abilities in the ring, I think I'm getting better, but they're they're not cheering me for that. You know, they they like seeing the moves, it's cool, but I think that they're definitely cheering me because of what I did before, you know.

SPEAKER_01 7:28

Now, do you think today's wrestlers need to understand that social media and conjugation help build their careers?

SPEAKER_00 7:35

Yes, yes. There have been it, it's it's so interesting how often I'll ask a wrestler for advice on just like how to get better, and they'll respond with asking me for advice on how to up their social media because I think even they understand that if you have that connection with them off screen, they're gonna cheer for you in person, just because, like, you know, there I think there's a lot of opportunities in wrestling, or there's a lot of moments in wrestling where you don't really get to showcase all of your personality. So a lot of people find it harder to connect with you, especially if they go to a show and this is the first show they've ever been to. But say if they go to a TNA show but they've seen my content before, they might cheer for me just because they know who I am, and I think that that's the power of social media. If you can get online and genuinely connect with people, then I think like you're setting yourself up for more success, truthfully.

SPEAKER_01 8:29

Absolutely. Now, what some wrestling fans might not realize about the amount of work it takes to go into becoming a professional wrestler.

SPEAKER_00 8:36

Man, there's I mean, there's so much work that goes into it. It's not only training, not only trying to figure out who you are inside of the ring, you know, gear and down to everything, like you're you know, working out. There's there's so much to being a wrestler that people don't necessarily see just because they only see matches or you know, promos or segments or whatnot. But being a wrestler is probably the hardest job I've ever had. Actually, not even probably, it is the hardest job I've ever had. Hands down, hands down. I don't even know why I said probably. Now, who were some of your biggest wrestler influences growing up? Oh, some of the biggest influences. I mean, you could tell when I walk out, you know, Rob Van Dam, like um, with the frog splash and that, like I got the blessing from him to keep doing that, so that was sweet. I didn't want to keep doing it, I didn't want to bite his flow, but he said I can keep doing it. Um Nick Nemeth for sure. Um, Ray Mysterio. If you can tell, I love I love high flyers. Like the you know, I was saying earlier today as well, like my first dream job, I wanted to be a superhero. Obviously, that's not realistic. So, like the high flyers are like the closest thing to that. So, any anyone who could do a springboard, that's who I was looking up to. You know what?

SPEAKER_01 9:46

I would love to see you and Javon Evans.

SPEAKER_00 9:49

Oh man, that would be amazing!

SPEAKER_01 9:51

That would be an absolute blast. I'm gonna put it out there now. So if it happens, y'all, I gotta be there. Now, but if you're my guy, if you can have one dream match against anyone, past present, who would it be?

SPEAKER_00 10:05

I mean, my I my current dream match right now is against Leon Slater. Like, Leon is phenomenal in the ring. It's gross how talented he is at such a young age. Um, not only is just he's a great human being, but like I would love to learn from him um while competing against him at the same time because there's a lot you can learn from someone by competing against them. So that that's my personal dream match at the moment is Leon Slater.

SPEAKER_01 10:31

I I can see that match. Maybe the X division match. I can see it. You gotta make that match happen. Now, what's one match from your career that you really feel helped define who BDE is?

SPEAKER_00 10:43

Ooh, that's a fantastic question. I think I give a lot of credit to the match against AJ at Turning Point, but to give a different answer, I want to say the match against Nick Nemeth that I had uh earlier this year. There was a lot that I learned from wrestling him that I don't know, things like just started clicking a bit more. I always hear wrestlers say that like you'll know when it clicks. I don't think I'm there yet. I don't think it's fully clicked, but I think that match got me a couple steps closer to understanding what that means.

SPEAKER_01 11:20

Okay, now you built your identity among doing everything. Is there anything you haven't accomplished yet that you're determined to check off that list?

SPEAKER_00 11:28

I mean, we we'd be here forever, you know. But uh no, I mean, definitely like winning the X Division title, that's something I would love to do. Like winning winning a championship in TNA, period, is something that would mean a lot to me because I think it would not only prove to myself, but I think it would prove to a lot of the TNA fans as well that I belong here. So that that is that's the first thing on the list is to win a championship.

SPEAKER_01 11:54

Now, what is the biggest misconception that people have about you?

SPEAKER_00 11:58

Ooh, biggest misconception? Um, that I don't know, but if I had to take a guess, I would maybe say like maybe maybe that wrestling is like all I'm interested in. That's a hard question. I'm not gonna lie. Because like with content, you know, for the past like 12 years, all of my content has been about wrestling, but I do have a lot of other interests when it comes to content itself, like we'll specifically just content, like there's like you know, obviously gaming, like a big into Call of Duty and all that. Um, so if I if if I had to have a bunch of different channels, that's probably what I'd do. I'd have a gaming channel. I mean, my main channel is a gaming channel, but I have a gaming channel, vlogging, you know, etc. That that's a tough question.

SPEAKER_01 12:43

I'm not gonna lie to you. Now, five years from now, what do you want people to say when they hear your name B D E?

SPEAKER_00 12:51

Ooh, um, you know, I want that, I want the name to mean mean that. Like, I wanna I wanna keep exploring with things that I'm interested in, keep exploring things that I can do. Um, because I funny funny comments that I see a lot is like I have like a separate like DJ account on my Instagram. Like it's nothing, like I don't care to be good at it, I don't care to do any shows or whatever, but you know, some people find it enjoyable. So in the comments, you'll see a lot of oh, Brandon actually does do everything. So I think those comments are funny. So I for for that to keep being a thing over the years, that'd be funny to see.

SPEAKER_01 13:30

And last question for you, bro, because I know you're busy. If someone is chasing a dream right now and doesn't believe they have what it takes, what would you tell them for them to keep going?

SPEAKER_00 13:40

Man, this is actually something that like I've been talking about the last few days just with friends and family. It's like just start, just start. Like, I I never knew how to start as a YouTuber, so I just made a video. Like, that's the only way you're gonna know how you feel about whatever you're venturing into. You need experience to be able to tell if you like something or not, or if it's meant for you. Um, in that case, if you're chasing a dream, so just start whatever that is. Like, you know, this is I a lot of my analogies go back to content. I mean, it's what I do, but like a lot of people will come up to me and ask how do they start their channels, right? So I'll tell them, I mean, you just start what you got. Like, I there was a kid like a couple weeks ago, actually, that he mentioned he wanted to be a vlogger, like he loved like Casey Neistat. So he was telling he was asking how to get into it. I'm like, you just have to start vlogging your day, like just pick up the camera and like your first hundred videos are gonna suck, they're gonna suck so bad. But that 101st video, you're gonna start learning, and then you just improve it. And you could take that advice with anything. It's like you just need reps. It's like my first match. When I watch my first match now, I cringe. I'm like, oh my god, like why did I do X, Y, and Z? But that just you know, just shows you're getting better. So I yapped a lot just to say just start.

SPEAKER_01 14:59

That was dope. Now, TNA Wrestling is on the road to Bond for Glory, which is Sunday, October 11th in Tampa at the UN Lynn Center. Now, the next stop for TNA is in San Antonio, Texas, with back-to-back nights of action at the Boeing Center at Tepport from Thursday and Friday, September 24th and the 25th. Now, ticket info for all shows can be found at TNA Wrestling.com slash events. And fans in the U.S., you can catch TNA um Thursday Night Impact on this home at AMC and AMC Plus. Impact also airs on SportsNet 360 in Canada and TNA Plus worldwide. BD, my brother, this has been a dope interview, and I really appreciate the time. Anytime you're in Detroit, chili dogs on me, okay?

SPEAKER_00 15:42

Oh slab, you're right there. I didn't know you was right there, there.

SPEAKER_01 15:45

Okay. Oh, yeah. Come on, three, I got you.

SPEAKER_00 15:48

Come on now. Hey, appreciate you for the interview, Darren. I appreciate you for all.

SPEAKER_01 15:52

And this has been another dope episode of Culture Shock. We will see you next week.