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An unprecedented honest look inside the world of Independent professional wrestling as the promoters of Absolute Intense Wrestling John Thorne and Chris "Chandler Biggins" Bryan join Steve Guy to discuss the trials and tribulations of operating a independent professional wrestling company in the modern era.
"Ether" Preview Pod - EP234
First AIW podcast of 2022!
01:13:5111/01/2022
We Had A Few Hits Hard Sell - EP233
As we head into a show week it is the return of hard sell Tuesday!
01:20:2314/12/2021
Hell On Earth 16 Recap - EP232
This week we recap AIW "Hell On Earth 16"
01:24:0230/11/2021
Hell On Earth 16 Hard Sell - EP231
After nearly two months off AIW returns this Friday night with our longest running annual event Hell On Earth 16.
01:19:4723/11/2021
Who's The Third Man? - EP230
After a week off we are back with nearly 2 hours of discussion this week covering a variety of topics including the Mick Foley comedy show, Steve's Cleveland Comedy Festival with Dolph Ziggler, the upcoming plans for AIW in 2022, and we of course speculate on who the third man is!
01:43:0516/11/2021
Jeff Jarrett Returns To AIW 11/26 - EP229
J E Double F E Double T! This week we discuss how Jeff Jarrett returning to AIW came about and all sorts of other AIW news.
01:11:3503/11/2021
Podcast Run In - EP228
This week John learns not to send the podcast recording link out in the group chat as someone does a run in on the podcast and disrupts everything for about 90 minutes.
01:38:1326/10/2021
Dominic Garrini Returns To Wrestling This Thursday - EP227
This week we talk to Dominic Garrini about why exactly he was forced to step away from pro wrestling and why this Thursday is so special to him as he will return for one night only to battle his idol Minoru Suzuki.
01:26:1019/10/2021
One Step Ahead - EP226
This week we discuss AIW's "One Step Ahead" event that took place in Akron, Ohio on 10/2/21. The Event is now streaming on IWTV.
01:26:1705/10/2021
AIW Returns To Akron - EP225
This week we discuss the long awaited return to Akron, Ohio for the first time in nearly two years.
01:02:5429/09/2021
Shout Out To Eddie Kingston's Twitter - EP224
This week we cover a variety of topics and go down a rabbit hole with the shout out segment. "Ace Degenerates" which takes place this Thursday night is also discussed.
01:09:0721/09/2021
AIW Lives To Fight Another Day - EP223
This week John and Steve are joined by Dominic Garrini to discuss the most recent AIW event that took place over the weekend on 9/10/21. They discuss the good and the bad that happened before,during,and after the event/
01:15:3614/09/2021
AIW Doom & Gloom - EP222
It is hard sell time as we discuss the upcoming AIW event taking place this Friday "Sunny Days"
54:1708/09/2021
Double Shot Weekend Recap - EP221
This week John and Steve discuss both AIW events that happened over the weekend "A Touch Of Evil" and "Wrestlerager 5" and all the highs and lows from the weeknd.
01:02:0831/08/2021
AIW Goes To The Gathering Of The Juggalos - EP220
The title of this podcast says it all, John, Steve,and Joshua Bishop talk about their weekend working for Insane Clown Posse's Psychopathic Records at the annual Gathering Of The Juggalos.
01:33:0025/08/2021
AIW Goes To North Canton - EP219
This week we talk about AIW's events at the North Canton Street Festival from over the weekend and how it all came together.
43:2617/08/2021
AIW's Plans For The Rest Of 2021 - EP218
This week we preview AIW's upcoming events at the North Canton Street Festival and discuss a variety of topics including the recent WWE releases and AIW's plans for the remainder of 2021.
59:0110/08/2021
Reflecting On The Double Shot Weekend- EP217
This week John and Steve sit down to discuss everything that went right and everything that went wrong with both AIW events that happened over the weekend. The also discuss an interesting prop bet for the next double shot weekend coming up at the end of the month.
01:14:2003/08/2021
Hard Sell Tuesday - EP216
The first ever hard sell Tuesday as we slide into our new time slot previewing the upcoming weekend of AIW events.
01:17:4027/07/2021
No Pizza, No Party-EP215
After a short hiatus for Steve Guy to move houses we are back! This week we discuss the after party chaos from the 6/18 event and the reason we were forced to switch locations and so much more!
56:4920/07/2021
Eddie Kingston Returns To AIW -EP214
This week we go into detail on how Eddie Kingston wound up back in an AIW ring on April 30th as well as break down the plans for AIW for the rest of 2021 in this jam packed episode.
01:07:3024/05/2021
He Was A Gem -EP213
This week we discuss the recent passing of Newjack, the Nick Gage episode of Darkside of the ring, and we finally get into a whole bunch of "Wildfire" Tommy Rich stories coming of his recent AIW debut.
01:11:0117/05/2021
"Hello Cleveland" Recap -EP212
This week we talk about AIW's comeback event "Hello" Cleveland which took place on Thursday April 29th. We get into everything that went on the week of the show and reveal who was booked for the event but did not get on the plane.
01:06:5003/05/2021
AIW Is Way Over Budget This Weekend -EP211
For the first time since October of 2020 it is time for a real "Hard Sell Monday" edition of the podcast as AIW prepares to return to Cleveland for the first time in over a year this Thursday night.
59:0126/04/2021
AIW Is Back April 29th - EP210
This week we discuss the preperation going into AIW's return events taking place on April 29th & 30th as well as more "Go For Broke" news!
56:5219/04/2021
The Gang Goes To Psychopathic Records - EP209
This week we cover a little bit of everything as we discuss Wrestlemania Weekend, the premier of "Go For Broke", a weekend trip to Psychopathic Records, remembering Shannon Place, and so much more.
53:2312/04/2021
Go For Broke Hard Sell Monday - EP208
AIW "Go For Broke" debuts Thursday April 8th at 6:00PM on https://independentwrestling.tv/ This week we preview the upcoming series which is planned to run for several weeks on IWTV and dive deeper into the project.
01:02:5105/04/2021
AIW "Go For Broke" Details - EP207
We're Back! This week we break down all the details surrounding the "Go For Broke" graphics released on social media over the last few weeks. #AIWGFB
50:5715/03/2021
The AIW Holiday Spectacular - EP207
The AIW Holiday Spectacular features appearances by AIW Absolute Intense Champion Joshua Bishop Colt Cabana Dylan "Hornswoggle" Postl "Filthy" Tom Lawlor AJ Gray The Philly Marino Experience Tre LaMar Joseline Dominic Garrini PB Smooth The Duke Erick Stevens Wes Barkley The Duke Mr. Brickster The Bitcoin Boiz Arthur McArthur Magnum CK
02:00:3324/12/2020
Is There A Plan For AIW To Return? - EP206
We are back with a variety of topics as we discuss the passing of Zeus, a little Joe Bob Briggs, who we want to see in AIW,a possible AIW convention, and if there is a plan for AIW to return.
52:2114/12/2020
Trying To Stay Motivated - EP205
This week John & Steve talk about how they are trying to stay motivated and keep themselves engaged with wrestling for when AIW can return.
01:03:3107/12/2020
Pandemic Podcast - EP204
Hell on Earth 16 this Friday obviously is not happening but we are hoping this click bait title gets you fans listening to our podcast again on a regular basis! This week we bounce all over the place and cover a variety of topics and what the plan is for AIW moving forward.
01:13:5723/11/2020
Bill "Fonzie" Alfonso Interview - EP203
The manager of Champions Bill Alfonso stops by the podcast this week to discuss his time in AIW over the last year as well as what it was like to work with Bruiser Brody and so much more!
48:2816/11/2020
Remembering Tracy Smothers & Much More - EP202
After a brief hiatus the AIW podcast is back to discuss several topics including Tracy Smothers, the current state of the company, the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had, and so much more.
01:09:1809/11/2020
AIW In Indianapolis Preview - EP201
Hard Sell Monday is back as we preview AIW's "Thunder In Indianapolis" which takes places this Friday night!
01:30:4305/10/2020
The 200th Episode Special
Check out the special 90 minute 200th episode extravaganza! We look back on the history of the podcast and revisit some of our favorite episodes.
01:31:4521/09/2020
Indiana Road Trip Recap - EP199
This week we discuss AIW's first show back since the pandemic hit and we talk everything that happened over the weekend in Indiana.
01:07:4214/09/2020
Hard Sell Monday - EP198
It has been over 6 months but we have finally reached our third hard sell Monday of 2020 as we prepare for AIW's return this Sunday. As always we go over a variety of subjects and break down the card for this Sunday afternoon which will be streaming live on Fite.
01:20:0231/08/2020
Road Trip To Black Label Pro - EP197
This week we discuss John's trip to BLP over the weekend,an update on wrestling events returning to Ohio, we also talk about cars for some reason, and so much more.
52:0724/08/2020
2005 Pleather Pants - EP196
We are back for two weeks in a row for the first time since May! This week we cover all sorts of topics including John's thoughts on the AIW debut show that streamed recently on IWTV, news on the AIW wrestling school, more information about the AIW return on 9/6, and so much more.
52:1617/08/2020
AIW Is Back September 6th! - EP195
AIW returns to action on Sunday September 6th! Find out all the details on how this show came together, the struggles of AIW over the last 6 months, and so much more. Tickets On Sale Now:aiwopen.eventbrite.com
01:05:4310/08/2020
AIW Turns 15 - EP194
John plugs a microphone and just talks about this history of AIW over the last 15 years and what it means to him,
48:2929/05/2020
Nick "CPA" Stapp Talks Love -EP193
This week we are joined by the artist formerly known as CPA Nick Stapp to discuss a wide variety of topics including that one infamous incident that took place after Wrestlerager 4.
01:17:1318/05/2020
Ref Stuff With 205 Live Superstar Jake Clemons - EP192
This week we are joined by AIW ref Jake Clemons to discuss so many different topics including how he wound up in AIW, showing up on Monday Night Raw, and so much more.
01:00:5711/05/2020
Creep Squad's Faye Jackson - EP191
This week we are joined by almost fellow promoter Faye Jackson as we discuss her Gray Sweatpants Battle Royal that was planned for Wrestlemania Weekend, how she got involved in wrestling, her time in AIW, and so much more! Faye holds nothing back during this 60+ minute conversation.
01:08:5204/05/2020
Ethan Page & Swoggle - Bonus Episode
Here is a very special bonus episode recorded remotely during the Stay At Home order with John, Ethan Page, and Dy;an "Hornswoggle" Postl as they discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted them and what they have been doing during this time at home.
01:01:1601/05/2020
The Filth Man Cometh (Tom Lawlor Interview) - EP190
This week we are joined by former AIW Absolute Champion "Filthy" Tom Lawlor to discuss his combat sports career in UFC and pro wrestling.
01:27:3627/04/2020
Mance Warner Interview - EP189
This week we are joined by the King of big dog style, Eye poke god, Mouth of the Midsouth, Medium sized man beast, Lariats and light beers, Macho Mancer,"Southern Psycho” Mance Warner!
01:11:5120/04/2020
Joey Janela's AIW Farewell - EP188
This week we recap "Bad Boy For Life" the Joey Janela AIW farewell event which took place in September of 2019. 1. Tre Lamar vs. Lee Moriarty 2. KTB vs. Zach Thomas 3. Dr. Daniel C. Rockingham & Parker Pierce vs. Weird World 4. Alex Shelley vs. Joey Janela 5. Pretty Boy Smoth vs. Danhausen AD 6. The Duke & The BitCoin Boyz vs. PME & Allie Kat 7. Manders vs. Big Twan Tucker 8. Joshua Bishop vs. Dominic Garrini 9. AIW Intense Championship: Eric Ryan vs. Matthew Justice (c)
01:09:2413/04/2020
Magnum CK Interview - EP187
This week we are joined by former AIW Tag Team Champion Magnum CK to discuss his upcoming documentary "Magnum's Opus" that will be released this Thursday, April 9th, across various platforms.
01:13:0906/04/2020