Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I'm joined by one of the fastest rising stars of the independents, MJ Santana!

 

MJ and I kick things off talking about the Knicks historic comeback victory last week(full disclosure we recorded this before game 5), her start in wrestling, the massive impact Shimbashi was in her life, wrestling for JCW, the rise of New Texas Pro, and so much more!

 

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After a few weeks away, the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is back, and I am joined by the one and only, Magnum Mel!

 

Mel and I talk about her recent trip down to Mexico, where she took part in some training while she was there, talking about the differences in it compared to training back at Lions Gate Dojo. We also chat about her start in wrestling, returning from a concussion at the C4 all womens show, what that meant to her, and also womens wrestling as a whole. Mel talks about a past match with Cherry Blossom and why it sticks out to her, and so much more!

 

Also the debut of a new segment on the podcast..."5 Random Questions!"

 

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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, for the very special 250th episode, I am joined by a man synonymous with wrestling in Winnipeg, James Korba!

 

From the early years of his wrestling fandom going to local shows, to his time hosting the Winnipeg wrestling podcast "Loose Ropes" to now as GM James Korba, he has been a fixture on the wrestling scene, and we talk about alllll of those things. We talk about local wrestling, WCW, and Korba even shares some WPW stories and so much more! 

 

You won't want to miss this incredible chat!

The boyzzzzzz are back in town, as good ol JR joins me for the monthly look at AEW!!

 

Double or Nothing is a few days away, so we take a look at the card, run down the matches and give some predictions(and fantasy booking), and JR gives those betting lines so that you know who to slaps a couple bills down on.

 

We also take a look at Transaction Talk where we discuss:

 

-Big Bill

-Brian Cage

-CM Punk(????)

-and more!

 

With the announcement of the Owen Brackets we go over the favourites and so much more!

You won't want to miss this very fun chat!

From Australia, to Canada, Kingsley has taken the wrestling world by storm, and now she's joining me for the newest episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.

 

Kingsley made her Winnipeg debut back in March, taking part in the WPW Voyageur Cup, we talk about that, and also her debut out in BC for BOOM Pro Wrestling, and even appearing on AEW Dynasty. We also chat about her start in wrestling, independent wrestling in Australia and just how influential PWA has been down there, Charlie Evans and Jessica Troy, and so much more!

 

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He has been making quite the name for himself on the prairies, now hes joining the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, this week on the pod...its Riley Cruz!

 

A few years into wrestling, Riley very quickly has become one of the prairies best. Currently down in Texas training at Reality of Wrestling, we talk about the training, what led him to it, and his experiences there so far. Riley tells us what training was like when he first started, making the most of his opportunities and so much more!

 

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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, we're dippin down to the south, and we're joined by "The Bombshell" Haley Danielle!

 

Haley being a life long fan of wrestling, talks about watching Reality of Wrestling late at night, and how a few years later that turned into her betting on herself and signing up to train at the very same promotion she grew up watching. We talk about that, her career so far, also being a manager, wrestling while being a Type 1 Diabetic, and so much more!

 

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The boys are back in town, another episode of Chillin with JR...and Blair here on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.

 

We have a full slate of AEW to talk about especially with the recent WWE releases and how they could quite possibly pertain to future signings with everyones favourite wrestling company. 

On the slate to talk about we have:

 

-Malakai Black and Zelina Vega(lol)

-Wyatt Sicks

-New Day

-Jeff Cobb and Tonga Loa

-Kairi Sane

-and more!

 

We also take a look at the AEW World Title scene, and how they have been absolutely firing on all cylinders. Where does the title picture lead to All In? What about Redemption?? 

 

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Fresh off of an appearance at Effys Big Gay Brunch, joining me on the podcast...Damian Desire!!

 

Damian and I talk about the appearance at EBGB, and how it came to be. We also talk about how Platonic Romance was formed along side Richie Coy(former guest of the show!), how covid changed his life plans and actually steered him towards wrestling, upcoming shows, memorable matches and so much more!

 

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This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, I'm joined by Skye from Spitting Off Edges!

 

Skye is the mastermind behind Spitting Off Edges, which is a look at the pacific northwest wrestling scene, in magazine form! We chat about how she first got involved with photography, and what it was like shooting her first show. Skye also goes into detail about the process to develop the first issue, working through problems, things she learned about herself(and wrestling) and so much more!

 

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