Dan & Benny In the Ring is a pro wrestling podcast hosted by wrestling historian Dan Sebastiano and pro wrestling author Benny Scala. With commentary, predictions, and interviews we talk all things wrestling. Dan and Benny look forward to wrestling’s future while celebrating its storied past.
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With the road to WrestleMania complete Dan and Benny review the two night event. On this episode Dan and Benny review the matches, talk about the commentary and give their overall thoughts on the weekend extravaganza.
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This bonus episode is a reupload of the original interview Dan conducted with independent wrestler Irvin Legend. Taking place on the original "Ref's Roundtable" Dan talks with Irvin Legend about his life in wrestling, his friendship with Tyson Kidd, his plans for the future, and his connections to the Money Gym and Floyd Mayweather.
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Wrestlemania season is here and the showcase of the immortals is right around the corner. This week Dan and Benny look at the build for the two night event and give their predictions for the matches.
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Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
On a bonus interview episode Dan and Benny interview JP Zarka the founder, and Editor-In-Chief, of ProWrestlingStories.com and Cohost of The Genius Cast alongside wrestling legend Lanny Poffo. JP talks with the guys about his love of the business, his time working with various legends and the stories behind many of his famous stories.
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This week Dan and Benny talk with William Harding who shares with the guys what is arguably the greatest fan story from the history of the territory days. It was 1981 and ICW superstar Bob Roop shoot $1,000 Sugar Hold Challenge offered fans money if they could legit break out of his legendary, and painful, hold. One night in 1981 William Harding took that challenge and the story of that night is one of wrestling legend.
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Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
This week Dan and Benny review WWE Fastlane. This pay per view was the final stop on the road to Wrestlemania and set the stage for the following weeks leading up to the great showcase. Dan and Benny discuss the matches, the moments and give their review of this final show. WWE Fastlane will be the last pay per view to air on the WWE Network in North America before it is shut down. Did the Network go out with a bang or a whimper? Dan and Benny give their thoughts on the event.
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Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Join Dan and Benny as this week they interview the self professed wrestling personality with geek centered roots Nigel Rabid. Currently working as a manager in SWE Fury Wrestling, Nigel Rabid has worked as an announcer, manager and personality at wrestling promotions across the country. Despite his busy schedule Nigel still finds time to host Story Time with Nigel where he reads to children and shares the joy of reading. Dan and Benny talk with Nigel about his life, his career and what is next for this man of many talents.
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Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Story Time With Nigel: https://www.facebook.com/StoryTimeWithNigel/
On this week's episode Dan and Benny interview educator, wrestling videographer/historian, VCW Commissioner, and actor George Pantas. George's story is the literal American dream and he talks with Dan and Benny about his journey from being a poor kid in Greece to sitting at ringside recording and documenting some of the greatest moments in the history of wrestling. George owns the only known footage of the legendary battle of the Nature Boys where Ric Flair faced off against Buddy Rogers. He sits down with Dan and Benny to tell that story and many others.
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Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
This week's episode sees Dan and Benny interview the legendary Wrestler, Bodybuilder, and Strong Man the "Polish Hammer" himself Ivan Putski. Dan and Benny talk with Ivan about everything from his early days in the territory to his thoughts on his son following in his footsteps. Benny even manages to get the Polish Legend to sing a few bars.
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Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
On this week's episode Dan and Benny review the Elimination Chamber PPV and discuss the big new which came from the event. With the road to Wrestlemania in full swing the boys review the matches, talk storylines and go over their predictions for the coming weeks.
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Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
This week the boys interview legendary wrestling author Scott Teal. Scott discusses his collaboration with legendary grappler Frankie Cain, and tells the stories behind a book more than twenty years in the making. Scott talks Frankie Cain's career from his time in the Infernos to his run as the Great Mephisto.
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Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
On this week's episode the boys are joined by wrestler and actor Andrew Anderson. Known for his work across wrestling promotions Andrew Anderson also has a strong acting resume with appearances in 'The Wrestler' and 'Gotham' to name a few. Dan and Benny talk with Andrew Anderson about Texas' SWE Fury Wrestling, the upcoming Wrestlestock Convention in Florida and the Hasbrouck Heights Toy Show.
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Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
SWE Fury Wrestling: https://swefury.com/
Wrestlestock Convention: https://www.facebook.com/Wrestlestock/
Hasbrouck Heights Toy Show: https://www.facebook.com/PopKingsNJ/
This week's episode is a somber one as Dan and Benny look back on the life and career of the legendary "Hacksaw" Butch Reed. From his feuds over the name Hacksaw to his time with the tag team Doom and their legendary feud with the Steiner Brothers Dan and Benny pay tribute to one of the greatest of all time.
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Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Dan and Benny review the WWE's Royal Rumble PPV and look over our predictions. We provide match by match commentary and reviews, give our predictions for where the winners go from here, and even talk a little about that Bad Bunny concert.
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Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
On this week's episode Dan and Benny discuss the upcoming Royal Rumble PPV. We look at the stories leading up to the event and make our predictions for who will come out on top as the WWE starts its first steps on the famous road to WrestleMania.
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Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
On the premier episode of Dan & Benny In the Ring we are joined by wrestling legend and icon Dominic DeNucci as we celebrate his life and career. Joined by wrestling super fan Mike Migut, the boys listen to road stories and talk to Dominic about his legendary career.
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Benny Scala on ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
