Dan and Benny In the Ring

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/ 

This week Dan and Benny celebrate 1000 members on the fans page and discuss the upcoming Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia. The guys give their predictions for Crown Jewel, discuss the week's events across the industry and take a minute to reflect on their last ten months together.   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 chat with wrestling author and historian Scott Teal. Scott has written and edited numerous biographies and told countless stories going back more than a century. The guys talk to Scott about the business, his works and his new book 'Tonight! Tonight! Tonight!' the story of Bert Prentice.    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/  Crowbar Press: http://www.crowbarpress.com/

This week's episode gets controversial as the guys talk to Salazar and Labrava from the wrestling stable Controversial INC. Currently one of the hottest wrestling stables on the indie scene, Controversial INC have taken their talents from Puerto Rico and Florida, across Texas and all over the indie wrestling landscape. Hear as they talk about their humble origins to their numerous title wins, and everything in between.   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/  Controversial INC: https://www.facebook.com/controversialinc Find the trio on Instagram: Salazar Executioner / Labrava / Wrestler mr.c_wrestler Find the trio on Twitter: @slzrcon / @labravaofficial / @hadichoelsr  

This week Dan and Benny look the major events and matches from this week in wrestling and discuss the WWE's Extreme Rules PPV. From the AEW in ring debut of Bryan Danielson to magic powers saving Roman Reigns in his title match, the guys break down the week in wrestling covering the very good and the very bad.   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 talk with Greg Garard whom wrestling fans know as Oscar the rapping manager for WWF tag team Men on a Mission. Managing one of the most over acts of the early to mid 90s Greg Garard brought the power of positivity to WWF fans as the rapper Oscar. The guys talk with Greg about his start, current projects and everything in between.   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/  The First Realm Album: https://dashgo.co/k4aolg9

This week Dan and Benny interview wrestler, author, and artist Sinn Bodhi, best known as Sinn in TNA and Kizarny in WWE. The guys talk to Sinn about his childhood in Canada and growing up friends with Edge and Christian to his later years as an elder statesman of wrestling and everything in between.   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/