Dan and Benny In the Ring

This week the guys interview former wrestler and pro wrestling author Bobby Matthews about his many years being involved in the business. Bobby shares his stories from his days as a fan, his time in the ring and his years writing including an exclusive excerpt from his upcoming book.   Send all questions and comments to danandbenny@outlook.com Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/  Bobby Matthews at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/bobby/

In the first territory talk edition of the show, the guys are joined by wrestling authors Jim Phillips and Javier Ojst as they look back at the glory days of Championship Wrestling from Florida. This week is a deep look into Florida's leading promotion during the peak days of the territory and a discussion into Eddie Graham's territory through the decades.   Send all questions and comments to danandbenny@outlook.com Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/  Javier Ojst at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/javier/ Jim Phillips at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/jim/

This week AWA historian George Schire is back to talk more history of the AWA territory and introduce the new podcast AWA Unleashed which covers all things American Wrestling Association. George talks with the guys this week about 'AWA Unleashed' a weekly show where he is joined by ”The Voice of Minnesota Wrestling” Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs where they look back at the glory days of the historic and influential American Wrestling Association.   Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/  AWA Unleashed on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7bvksF5UOuPk8k6jyAQsWu George Schire's book: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1638330013&refinements=p_27%3AGeorge+Schire&s=books&sr=1-4

On the final episode of 2021 Dan and Benny are joined by Boogie Claus himself Jimmy Valiant. Dawning his Christmas persona Boogie Claus, Jimmy joins the boys as he shares stories from his five decades in the business and talks about the future of his wrestling camp. Never a man of few words Jimmy helps end the year with a bang.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/  Jimmy Valiant Wrestling: https://jimmyvaliant.weebly.com/

Dan and Benny continue their interview with Memphis wrestling legend Superstar Bill Dundee. More than a year in the making the boys talk with Bill Dundee about his years in Australia, his life as a booker and many stories from his life on the road.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/ 

Dan and Benny interview Mike Hollow wrestler and head trainer at Killer Kowalski's pro wrestling school. Mike talks about his years training under, and working with, Killer Kowalski and shares stories from his many years training some of the biggest names in the industry.    Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/   

This week the guys interview wrestling historian and author George Schire. Author of the book 'Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors', George talks about the history of wrestling in the Minnesota territory, the formation of the AWA and the golden years of Gagne and the boys. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/  George Schire's book: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1638330013&refinements=p_27%3AGeorge+Schire&s=books&sr=1-4  

This week Dan and Benny talk about AEW's new champion, the Bryan Danielson heel turn, the WWE releases, and the failure that was Survivor Series. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/ 

This week the guys are joined by the third man Jason Tuttle as they interview Memphis Wrestling legend Superstar Bill Dundee. This interview was recorded in 2020 and the audio has been recovered, cleaned up, and uploaded for your listening pleasure. Dan, Benny and Jason talk with Bill Dundee about his years in Memphis and the many highs of his legendary career.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/ 

On this week's episode the guys interview WWWF veteran and former NWA Americas, ECPW and WCPW champion Rocky Jones / Mike Masters. Wrestling under the names Rocky Jones and Mike Masters, Jones traveled the territories from coast to coast and across the globe, and continues to wrestle on the independent scene to this day. He shares stories from the road and his time in wrestling during the glory days of the territories.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/   

Dan and Benny talk with Shane Russell about the life, legacy and legend of his father Lance Russell the voice of Memphis Wrestling. The guys talk with the son of legendary announcer Lance Russell about his father's years in Memphis and hear stories from his decades long career as the most beloved voice in wrestling.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/ 

This week Dan and Benny review the Crown Jewel PPV and discuss the news and happenings from this week in wrestling. With WWE, AEW, NWA and Impact all running strong there is a lot of news coming from the world of professional wrestling this week. From title changes and ratings to PPVs and new shows the guys discuss all that is happening this week.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/