Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze

EP. 55 – Brawl Crawl at AREA15: Wrestling, Comedy, and Fan Questions

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. Filmed during the Brawl Crawl event hosted by The Paragon Talent Group at AREA15 in Las Vegas on Friday, April 17, this episode follows MVP and Dwayne through a fan-driven night of wrestling questions, RJ City’s comedy set, stories about MVP’s WWE gear, Dave Meltzer’s star ratings, the Hurt Business, AEW, and real wrestling beef, all with raw, unfiltered insight from one of the most respected veterans in the business. The original Brawl Crawl lineup featured Santino, MVP, Priscilla, RJ City, and Carlito, bringing a mix of wrestling personalities, comedy, and fan interaction into one Las Vegas event. MVP breaks down the origin of his first WWE bodysuit, from the Nike Dri-FIT and Under Armour influence to the version he was handed before his pay-per-view debut. The conversation also turns to Meltzer’s five-star match ratings, why MVP values crowd reactions and respect from legends more than outside scores, and how Shelton Benjamin’s release helped push the Hurt Syndicate toward AEW. From AREA15 to RJ City’s stand-up set to direct fan questions about WWE, AEW, performance nerves, and real wrestling beef, Episode 55 is one of the most unpredictable road episodes yet from Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze. Get early access, exclusive behind-the-scenes, and bonus content you won’t find anywhere else. Unlock the real story behind the squared circle—join our Patreon now → https://www.patreon.com/TheMarkingOutShow 🔥 About Marking Out with MVP and Dwayne Swayze: Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze is a weekly wrestling podcast hosted by longtime friends MVP, a professional wrestling veteran with over 20 years in the business, and Dwayne Swayze, a Houston-based rapper with a deep love for the sport. Every Monday, MVP pulls back the curtain on pro wrestling, breaking down its history, behind-the-scenes moments, and the psychology that makes it all work. With firsthand experience in the ring, he shares unfiltered insight, legendary road stories, and deep dives into promos, match strategy, and the business behind the spectacle. No topic is off limits. New episodes release every Monday. Audio drops at midnight CT on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and everywhere podcasts are available. The full video show premieres at noon CT on YouTube. Subscribe for real talk, real stories, and a fresh perspective on the world of professional wrestling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

EP. 54 – WrestleCon Las Vegas Hot Takes: ECW, Mick Foley, and Wrestling Psychology

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In Episode 54, MVP and Dwayne bring hot takes to WrestleCon Las Vegas 2026 with Chavo Guerrero Jr., Theodore Long, Rob Van Dam, Carlito, Lio Rush, Tommy Dreamer, Mara Sadè, and Kevin Knight, all with raw, unfiltered insight from one of the most respected veterans in the business. The episode opens with ECW’s legacy and whether it changed wrestling more through attitude, presentation, or in-ring work. Rob Van Dam, Sabu, New Jack, Dean Malenko, Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, and the 2300 Arena come up as the panel explains why ECW was never one thing. The conversation turns to Mick Foley, with the wrestlers unpacking how pain, vulnerability, selling, and character work created emotion across Mankind, Cactus Jack, Dude Love, and Hell in a Cell. From there, the panel breaks down the Dudley Boys, the value of managers, Roddy Piper’s microphone work, and why some wrestlers need representation to bring out their full TV presence. The episode closes with hot takes on women’s wrestlers fighting for respect, titles mattering when the right champion carries them, entrances shaping fan reactions, and wrestling being strongest when conflict comes before choreography. Get early access, exclusive behind-the-scenes, and bonus content you won’t find anywhere else. Unlock the real story behind the squared circle—join our Patreon now → https://www.patreon.com/TheMarkingOutShow 🔥 About Marking Out with MVP and Dwayne Swayze: Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze is a weekly wrestling podcast hosted by longtime friends MVP, a professional wrestling veteran with over 20 years in the business, and Dwayne Swayze, a Houston-based rapper with a deep love for the sport. Every Monday, MVP pulls back the curtain on pro wrestling, breaking down its history, behind-the-scenes moments, and the psychology that makes it all work. With firsthand experience in the ring, he shares unfiltered insight, legendary road stories, and deep dives into promos, match strategy, and the business behind the spectacle. No topic is off limits. New episodes release every Monday. Audio drops at midnight CT on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and everywhere podcasts are available. The full video show premieres at noon CT on YouTube. Subscribe for real talk, real stories, and a fresh perspective on the world of professional wrestling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

EP. 53 — How Wrestlers Stay Over Even When They Lose on TV

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. This episode covers how wrestlers stay credible in defeat, what really changes in a heel or babyface turn, and how veterans judge young talent and star-making, all with raw, unfiltered insight from one of the most respected veterans in the business. MVP explains why presentation matters more than wins and losses alone. He also reflects on his own losing streak and the moment fans stopped laughing and started wanting him to win. The conversation then shifts to character work, ring psychology, and why wrestling only works when the story comes first. Along the way, he references Stone Cold, Randy Orton, and advice he once got from Undertaker. Later, the focus turns to locker room politics and what happens when younger talent get pushed before veterans think they are ready. Respect, effort, attitude, and ego all shape whether a push is accepted or resented. The episode closes with a debate over whether top stars should protect only themselves or help elevate the next generation. Examples like Undertaker, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Brock Lesnar, and Roman Reigns turn the discussion into a bigger conversation about value and legacy. Get early access, exclusive behind-the-scenes, and bonus content you won’t find anywhere else. Unlock the real story behind the squared circle—join our Patreon now → https://www.patreon.com/TheMarkingOutShow 🔥 About Marking Out with MVP and Dwayne Swayze: Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze is a weekly wrestling podcast hosted by longtime friends MVP, a professional wrestling veteran with over 20 years in the business, and Dwayne Swayze, a Houston-based rapper with a deep love for the sport. Every Monday, MVP pulls back the curtain on pro wrestling, breaking down its history, behind-the-scenes moments, and the psychology that makes it all work. With firsthand experience in the ring, he shares unfiltered insight, legendary road stories, and deep dives into promos, match strategy, and the business behind the spectacle. No topic is off limits. New episodes release every Monday. Audio drops at midnight CT on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and everywhere podcasts are available. The full video show premieres at noon CT on YouTube. Subscribe for real talk, real stories, and a fresh perspective on the world of professional wrestling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

EP. 52 – Shelton Benjamin on Eddie Guerrero, Ring Psychology, and Hall of Fame Legacy

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In Episode 52, Shelton Benjamin reflects on the coaches who shaped him, the lessons his mother instilled, what he learned from Kurt Angle, Arn Anderson, and Eddie Guerrero, and why real workers listen to the crowd, all with raw, unfiltered insight from one of the most respected veterans in the business. Shelton shares how Coach Riley Jackson pushed him into amateur wrestling and how Coach Ron Donick became a father figure who taught discipline, self-respect, and work ethic. It is one of the most personal parts of the episode. He also explains how his mother taught toughness, while other coaches helped him navigate authority, structure, and growth. The result is a deeper look at the life behind the wrestler. Later, Shelton breaks down what Arn Anderson and Eddie Guerrero taught him about ring psychology, how to pivot when the crowd rejects the plan, and the Tupelo match he and MVP carried with help from Ricky Steamboat. The episode closes with a Hall of Fame hot take, Shelton's focus on peer respect over title counts, and the "nice pair of jeans" story that led to his suit era in the Hurt Business. Get early access, exclusive behind-the-scenes, and bonus content you won’t find anywhere else. Unlock the real story behind the squared circle—join our Patreon now → https://www.patreon.com/TheMarkingOutShow 🔥 About Marking Out with MVP and Dwayne Swayze: Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze is a weekly wrestling podcast hosted by longtime friends MVP, a professional wrestling veteran with over 20 years in the business, and Dwayne Swayze, a Houston-based rapper with a deep love for the sport. Every Monday, MVP pulls back the curtain on pro wrestling, breaking down its history, behind-the-scenes moments, and the psychology that makes it all work. With firsthand experience in the ring, he shares unfiltered insight, legendary road stories, and deep dives into promos, match strategy, and the business behind the spectacle. No topic is off limits. New episodes release every Monday. Audio drops at midnight CT on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and everywhere podcasts are available. The full video show premieres at noon CT on YouTube. Subscribe for real talk, real stories, and a fresh perspective on the world of professional wrestling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

EP. 51 – Tony Khan Talks AEW Growth, Japanese Wrestling, and Leadership

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In Episode 51, Tony Khan joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about MVP’s New Japan run, AEW’s connection to Japanese wrestling, wrestling Mount Rushmores, leadership under pressure, and the ongoing debate around dirt sheets, all with raw, unfiltered insight from one of the most respected veterans in the business. The episode opens with Dwayne asking Tony Khan what he thought of MVP’s New Japan run and what Japanese wrestling brings out in certain performers. That leads to a detailed discussion about MVP vs. Chris Benoit, why Japanese wrestling once felt different from American TV wrestling, and why Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada became the standard Tony and MVP point to when talking about elite-level execution and conditioning. From there, Tony explains how his own love of New Japan and the business opportunity he saw in 2018 helped shape AEW’s identity. He walks through how Kenny Omega, the Young Bucks, Cody Rhodes, Hangman Page, Chris Jericho, and later Jon Moxley represented a real chance to bring that style of wrestling to TBS and TNT in a meaningful way. The middle of the episode turns into a Mount Rushmore conversation, with Tony naming Steve Austin, Ric Flair, Bret Hart, and Sting, while also making clear how highly he rates Kenny Omega. MVP follows with his own perspective on The Rock, explaining why Rocky’s swagger, charisma, and relatability meant so much to him personally and professionally. The episode closes with a conversation about leadership when pressure is high and a hot take on dirt sheets, where Tony argues the positives outweigh the negatives, MVP pushes back on rumor mongering and low standards, and Dwayne explains why wrestling media helps fans feel like active participants instead of just viewers. Unlock the real story behind the squared circle—join our Patreon now → https://www.patreon.com/TheMarkingOutShow 🔥 About Marking Out with MVP and Dwayne Swayze: Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze is a weekly wrestling podcast hosted by longtime friends MVP, a professional wrestling veteran with over 20 years in the business, and Dwayne Swayze, a Houston-based rapper with a deep love for the sport. Every Monday, MVP pulls back the curtain on pro wrestling, breaking down its history, behind-the-scenes moments, and the psychology that makes it all work. With firsthand experience in the ring, he shares unfiltered insight, legendary road stories, and deep dives into promos, match strategy, and the business behind the spectacle. No topic is off limits. New episodes release every Monday. Audio drops at midnight CT on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and everywhere podcasts are available. The full video show premieres at noon CT on YouTube. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]