Dan and Benny In the Ring

Episode 98: Territory Talk - World Wrestling Association

For another episode of territory talk, the guys are joined by writer Jim Phillips as they look at the history and legacy of the World Wrestling Association and the Indianapolis territory. Run by Dick the Bruiser, the legend of the WWA is one of big stars and big matches throughout the midwest.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny WWA Wrestling by Jim Phillips: https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/world-wrestling-association-wwa-indianapolis/?fbclid=IwAR22yFB1ML2GThLlILcpID0p0oFcrebyI0wP5xKjH1surWY3HMaP6MdJ_LE  

Episode 97: Neil Taylor and Mississippi Wrestling

Territory wrestling is alive and well as the guys are joined by Neil Taylor the booker and promoter of EPW, Mississippi's longest running weekly wrestling show. This week the guys talk about the ins and outs of running a wrestling promotion and the appeal of modern indie wrestling.     Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny EPW Wrestling: https://www.facebook.com/epwwrestlingms

Episode 96: WCW Magazine Editor Colin Bowman

The guys go back to the days of the wrestling magazines as they sit down with WCW Magazine publisher and editor Colin Bowman. A long time writer, photographer, publisher and actor Colin shares stories of his early days in wrestling and how he ended up at the reigns of one of the biggest wrestling magazines of all time.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny

Episode 95: Yela Man - Life of the Modern Indie Wrestler

Independent wrestler Yela Man joins the show to talk about training under the Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant, and share stories from his decade long career traveling the modern territory scene.     Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny

Episode 94: Jim Fitzpatrick - A Life of Wrestling, Art & Roller Derby

The guys sit down with artist, wrestling photographer, and Roller Derby legend Jim Fitzpatrick as he shares stories from his famous photographs at the Cow Palace to his legendary career in the sport of Roller Derby.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Jim Fitzpatrick Artwork: https://www.facebook.com/JimFitzpatrickArtworkAndPhotography

Episode 93: Buddy Sotello Esq. Talks Heel Managers

Buddy Sotello Esq., cohost of Wrestling and Everything Coast to Coast, joins the guys to talk about heel managers and the dying role of managers in wrestling today. Like three friends sitting down for a drink, this chat plays off more like a conversation than an interview as the guys talk about football, baseball, and even a little wrestling.     Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny

Episode 92: Sal Corrente on Bruno Sammartino

Celebrating what would have been his 87th birthday, the guys remember Bruno Sammartino and are joined by author Sal Corrente who wrote the book on the living legend. From his time as a child in the mountains of Italy hiding from the Nazis to his years as the biggest star in the world, Sal shares all the stories from the legendary life and career of the greatest of all time.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny

Episode 91: The Life and Legacy of Paul Orndorff

Dan and Benny discuss the life and legacy of Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff as they are joined by his son Travis, who shares stories from the life of his legendary father. From his years in the territories to his later runs, retirement and final years Travis pulls back the curtain to shine light on the man who was truly Wonderful.     Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny    

Episode 90: Tony Vellano & The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame

This week the guys interview Tony Vellano, founder of the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. Tony shares stories from his impressive, and lengthy career, from his 25 years on the Boxing Hall of Fame Board of Directors, his time as Deputy Commissioner for the New York State Athletic Commission, his years as owner and president of two minor league affiliates for the St. Louis Cardinals and many others.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny

Episode 89: Jerry Stephanitsis and Virginia Championship Wrestling

This week the guys talk with Jerry Stephanitsis, the Director of Operations for Virginia Championship Wrestling. While Jerry is never one to miss a chance to speak highly of himself, he joins the show this week to talk the upcoming VCW event at the Ray Kroc Center; where he will put his hair on the line in a match between wrestling superstars EC3 and Gangrel. Jerry's feud with former guest, and friend of the show, George Pantas is one of the hottest stories on the indie wrestling scene today and Jerry is happy to tell his side of this decade long rivalry.     Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny *Thumbnail courtesy of McLarty Photo*

Episode 88: Desiree Petersen

It's ladies night this week as the guys interview former WWF Women's Tag Team Champion Desiree Petersen. In her first ever podcast appearance, Desiree shares stories from her early days training with The Fabulous Moolah to her struggles as a woman during an era when wrestling was very much a man's world.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny

Episode 87: Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock

The guys interview wrestling manager and late night television star Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock. Appearing from Memphis to Texas and Mississippi to Virginia, Jimmy Blaylock is old school territory style manager who shares stories of life on the road, his many appearances across late night talk shows and the art of being a good manager.       Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny