Audio Only And Still Unhinged; We Debate WWE Cuts And Preview Innovate In Kingsport

Three Days Of Indie Wrestling Glory

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310534/fan_mail/new] We recap an unforgettable three-day wrestling road trip through Tennessee, from a rowdy bar show in Knoxville to a studio banger in Kingsport and a mind-blowing NGW night at Mill and Mine. We also map out what we’re hitting next in Kentucky and beyond, plus quick thoughts on the bigger wrestling world that’s buzzing right now.  • JCP Tailgate Takeover at The Joe in Knoxville and the standout moments we can’t stop replaying  • Title changes and shout-outs to the Country Gents and other names making noise  • Innovate Collision Course results, ladder match chaos and why Axton Ray feels like a breakout  • Tyler Foshi’s sudden heel turn and the ripple effect it should create  • The unexpected real-life fight at NetPro Studios and how the night kept moving  • NGW at Mill and Mine, the PWG-style energy and why it’s a must-see Knoxville wrestling promotion  • Rich Swann surprise and match-of-the-night talk  • Tyler Breeze return and winning the NGW championship  • Upcoming dates we’re watching including KCW Shockwave and Innovate’s Expansion Draft brand split  • Quick hits on AAA, WWE and AEW including Double or Nothing notes  Follow our Patreon, follow all our socials, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and listen to us anywhere you can find us everywhere.  Check us out on Socials [https://linktr.ee/ShowingColor] Don't forget to Like, Sub, Comment, Write a letter, Call us, Meet us, Come on the podcast. Support Independent wrestling Don't be such a mark today RING THE BELL!

Dangerous Dan Matthews On Training Wrestlers And Building NetPro Studios; BONUS: The Batmobile Guy Tried To Start A Wrestling School

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310534/fan_mail/new] We talk about why independent wrestling feels hotter than it has in a long time, then sit down with Dangerous Dan Matthews to get real about training, safety, and what it takes to build a wrestling school that lasts. Dan shares how NetPro Studios and Innovate Pro Wrestling keep raising the bar, plus the hard lines he draws against shortcuts that can get people hurt.  • upcoming independent wrestling weekend plans across Knoxville and Kingsport  • quick reactions to an Appalachian Mountain Wrestling show and live production realities  • Kentucky Championship Wrestling booking a new hometown venue in Whitesburg  • Dangerous Dan Matthews’ origin story from Memphis wrestling to running NetPro Studios  • why wrestling “language” works and how lucha libre flips the usual sides  • mentorship and community, including veterans visiting to help students  • training advice, school research, travel expectations, and getting in ring shape  • why scam schools and untrained promoters create real danger  • licensing, insurance, and athletic commission differences across nearby states  • upcoming NetPro women’s show and Innovate’s Collision Course ladder match hype  Support independent wrestling. Go to shows. Like get out of your house.  Go check out our Patreon, the links, the links on our page. Check us out on Socials [https://linktr.ee/ShowingColor] Don't forget to Like, Sub, Comment, Write a letter, Call us, Meet us, Come on the podcast. Support Independent wrestling Don't be such a mark today RING THE BELL!

ALL THE INDY DRAMA (our NICE version) And Why Did Backlash Feel Like SmackDown?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310534/fan_mail/new] Backlash has the WWE logo on it, but we can’t lie, it plays like a dressed up SmackDown and that changes how every match lands. We talk through the night with zero filter: what worked, what felt rushed, and why some booking decisions feel way too early for the kind of long story WWE usually wants to tell. If you’re searching for a WWE Backlash review that’s more than a results recap, we get into the actual texture of the show, from the crowd energy to the moments that did not hit the way they were meant to. The bright spots still shine. We dig into Sami vs Trick, the never ending debate of “respect the kendo stick,” and why heel character work falls apart when the presentation sends mixed signals. Then we give Asuka vs IYO SKY their flowers, because that match is the kind of pro wrestling chemistry you can’t fake. And yes, we spend real time on Danhausen, because when a character can make you laugh and still go, that’s the magic that keeps wrestling fun. Then the conversation turns serious, because the independent wrestling community is dealing with drama that’s bigger than a storyline. We talk about accountability, why wrestling should be a safe place, and why silence from the people in charge can do real damage. We also hit the worker shoot chaos around questionable “training certificates,” shout out the promotions we love, and push hard for showing up to indie shows and helping good companies find venues so they can run. If you ride with us, subscribe, share the episode with a wrestling friend, and leave a review so more fans find the show. What was your real match of the night, and what should the indie scene do when trust gets broken? Check us out on Socials [https://linktr.ee/ShowingColor] Don't forget to Like, Sub, Comment, Write a letter, Call us, Meet us, Come on the podcast. Support Independent wrestling Don't be such a mark today RING THE BELL!

Audio Only And Still Unhinged; We Debate WWE Cuts And Preview Innovate In Kingsport

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310534/fan_mail/new] The video dies, the audio lives, and the chaos starts immediately. We catch up with Wayne’s return, then jump straight into the week’s biggest wrestling news: WWE releases, the loud “We Want Kairi” reaction, and what it says about fan power, backstage reality, and how fast momentum can disappear. We also kick around the uncomfortable idea that wrestling could someday treat roster cuts like a sports documentary moment, because if we’re being honest, the line between real life and “for the show” keeps getting thinner. Then it’s all about the road. We lay out a stacked month of indie wrestling plans, shout out the promotions we’re supporting, and get hyped for Innovate in Kingsport at the Bobby Eaton Arena. We talk KCW Shockwave, Appalachian Mountain Wrestling at Pike Central, and why these shows feel alive in a way the big companies sometimes don’t. There’s plenty of side-quest energy too: CM Punk’s history with fans, security gone wrong at big weekends, and a quick “Follow The Figs” detour into AAA wrestling figures and dream collectibles. We close by running through the Innovate card, including the steel cage main event, plus updates on our Patreon, YouTube, and merch plans. If you love wrestling news, WWE and NXT talk, and indie wrestling match previews all in one place, hit play and ride with us. Subscribe, share the show with a wrestling friend, and leave a review. What’s your take on the cuts and which indie match are you most excited to see? Check us out on Socials [https://linktr.ee/ShowingColor] Don't forget to Like, Sub, Comment, Write a letter, Call us, Meet us, Come on the podcast. Support Independent wrestling Don't be such a mark today Check us out on Socials [https://linktr.ee/ShowingColor] Don't forget to Like, Sub, Comment, Write a letter, Call us, Meet us, Come on the podcast. Support Independent wrestling Don't be such a mark today RING THE BELL!

WrestleMania Weekend Recap: What If Being Entertained Matters More Than Ratings?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310534/fan_mail/new] We come in exhausted from a full WrestleMania weekend and give the real recap anyway, from the shortest matches to the biggest moments that actually hit. We compare night one and night two, call out what worked and what didn’t, and leave with one rule that saves wrestling for us: if we had fun, the score is secondary. • weekend setup and watching everything back to back  • seven minute opener thoughts and why pacing matters  • unsanctioned match vs street fight logic and why labels break immersion  • surprise returns and entrances that got the loudest reactions  • Becky vs AJ reactions and what the result signals  • Seth vs Gunther finish and protecting top stars  • Liv vs Valkyrie title change plus interference and theme complaints  • Cody vs Orton match praise and the Pat involvement  • night one ratings debate and ditching the old turnbuckle scale  • night two opener love and the emotion of a retirement moment  • intercontinental ladder match highlights and who looked made  • Sami vs Trick match reactions and the celebrity entrance miss  • Demon Finn vs Dom street fight love and why the spectacle works  • Jade vs Rhea reactions and the move naming debate  • Danhausen segment appreciation and why it got over  • Punk vs Roman main event breakdown and what it sets up next  Follow Us On The Social Medias. You Uh Every Post We Make, The Links Are In The Posts. Follow Them There. You Can Follow Us On Facebook, Go To The YouTube, Comment On YouTube, Like It, Rate Everything. Anything Helps Us. Commenting Or Sharing Our Posts All Help Us All The Time. Check us out on Socials [https://linktr.ee/ShowingColor] Don't forget to Like, Sub, Comment, Write a letter, Call us, Meet us, Come on the podcast. Support Independent wrestling Don't be such a mark today RING THE BELL!