Dan and Benny In the Ring

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

This week 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

Episode 86: George Schire

This week the guys welcome back wrestling historian, and author, George Schire as they talk about the evolution of wrestling from sport to spectacle. George shares his thoughts on Ric Flair's last match, the changing role of the fan in wrestling and the evolution of everything from tag team wrestling to comedy spots.     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

Episode 85: DC Drake

The guys interview Continental Wrestling Alliance and ProStar Championship Wrestling founder and east coast wrestling legend "Mad Dog" DC Drake. Holding multiple titles across numerous eastern promotions DC Drake shares stories of his time as a wreslter, promoter and his time in the early days of ECW. DC Drake also shares stories of his life outside the ring as a corrections officer, counselor and leader of numerous projects to help troubled youth.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny

Episode 84: Les Thatcher Part II

This week the guys welcome back the legendary Les Thatcher for the second part of his interview series. Les talks about the current product, the famous Night of Legends Show from Smokey Mountain Wrestling, his motor racing career and shares more stories from his decades long career.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Wrestling Weekly Podcast: https://www.f4wonline.com/podcasts/wrestling-weekly

Episode 83: Remembering Dominic DeNucci

Author Sal Corrente and wrestler Davey O'Hannon share memories of their friend, and wrestling legend, Dominic DeNucci one year after his passing.    Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny

Episode 82: Mike Mars & Boogie’s Wrestling Camp

This week the guys interview "The Bearded Battle-axe" Mike Mars, the current head trainer at Boogie's Wrestling Camp run by the legendary Jimmy Valiant. Mike talks about his years in wrestling, his start, and his time at the BWC in the lead up to Jimmy Valiant's 80th birthday bash.   Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny

Episode 81: Les Thatcher

Dan and Benny sit down to interview wrestler, booker, promoter, announcer, hall of fame trainer, and man of countless hats in the business as they are joined by the legendary Les Thatcher. Talking about all things wrestling, Les also shares stories from his years as a racecar driver and bodybuilder along with his thoughts on the current events of the day. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Wrestling Weekly Podcast: https://www.f4wonline.com/podcasts/wrestling-weekly  

Episode 80: The Life and Legacy of Allen Coage ’Bad News Brown’

Through an in-depth interview with his daughter Frances, this week the guys talk about the legendary career of Allen Coage, known the world over as Bad News Allen and Bad News Brown. An Olympic medal winning Judo master and legit tough guy Bad News' career spanned the globe as he headlined shows and won titles all the while forever redefining the image of the big bad heel. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny

Episode 79: Gary Valiant

This week the guys chat with the Boogie Woogie Boy himself Gary Valiant as he shares his stories and thoughts from his three decades in the business. A veteran of numerous promotions including the WWF, NWA, CWA and USWO Gary has been in the ring with countless legends during his 30+ year career including his years teaming with the Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com  Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny