Crit's Ringside Chat

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So how about to make up for it we talk about my boys over in the Mecca in Ridgefield Park, Expect The Unexpected, where we crown a new Coastal Crown champion! I've got plenty of thoughts, so lets get into it!

It's been a bit of a rough week...I've got a lot on my mind, a lot to think about...especially on what that...monster to put it nicely said about me. But we move on, like we always do. So lets talk a little bit more about the independent scene, more specifically what MJF had to say about indie wrestler's work ethics, and talk about how it may not be as black and white or as easy as it used to be

Today's guest is an LPW prospect, and one I have more than a bit of history with, the Herald of Darkness Moonspider! We discuss old school cartoons, how much better Japanese wrestling is, our mutual distaste for AI and modern TikTok celebrity culture and...and...

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...what he said...enjoy everyone

We're back in there with the home base House of Glory for the Superclash all the way out in Suffolk County! Waaaaay out there...im very tired yall. So lets just get into the matches, the stories, the experiences and get it over with

Live from my hotel in Los Angeles California, here's my thoughts on everything that happened at AEW's Revolution! We talk about the highlights, the low lights, and how much Crypto.Com Arena is a fuck ass sloppy shop of a venue.

Today's guest is one hell of a trickster! One half of Smash and Burn, its Juni Underwood! Come have a sit as we discuss training during the Covid 19 Pandemic, evolving as a singles star and the origins of Juni's signature spot, the nose flick!

Today's guest is a member of a group I've previously had a conversation with. It's Brutale Futura's Scarlett Meidan! Come have a sit as we discuss growing up watching wrestling, evolving as a character over the years, our respective views on wrestling and more! And also how much we both love Mantequilla!

Today's guest comes all the way out in Anonymous City. Its the Egoist Dante Farmito! Come have a sit as we talk about blood feuds, taking over legacy groups, and what it really means to be anonymous!

It's House Of Glory's return to the NYC Arena for No Turning Back! We gonna discuss the highlights, the lowlights, and the one mistake that HOG made that they really shouldn't have bothered making. They do it to themselves a lot, honestly...

This week's special guest has a big time match coming up February 22nd, on a card run completely by him. It's the Concrete Dragon Ikuro Kwon! Have a sit as we talk about the decision to mist your opponents, what it means to be a leader, how to hold yourself to a high standard of excellence, and how much this man Kwon DESPISES former guest J Boujii. And tune in to Expect The Unexpected's By Any Means on February 22nd at 5:00 PM EST!

Today's guest is a special one coming all the way from down south in Dallas, Texas. Its the Uncanny Matty Ight! Come have a sit as we discuss deathmatch wrestling, presentation in wrestling, last minute preparations as an indie wrestler, and even get to say hi to Matty's good friend, the barbed wire bat Simon!

This one is a special one for me because its for a special cause. A benefit for those in the neurodivergent community, its Orange Crush Presents Superpower Slam! You'll get to hear all my thoughts about the show, along with a couple of other things on my mind throughout, including maybe one or two personal anecdotes

Its a late episode, but everything is late when you're snowed in. So lets talk about WWE Unreal and why companies feel the need to wanna let you know everything that goes on behind the scenes (And also understand why certain individuals beyond casuals need/want to know whats going on unfiltered). And as a bonus, lets talk about this period we're going through where it feels like the indies are losing their talent. Im here to tell you, trust me, they're not.

My guest today is a key stable in the pro wrestling business: the photographer! Come have a sit as me and Kevin Sanchez talk about growing up watching wrestling, what we want to bring to the business, and what we do to expose ourselves to others!

This one is a bit of a quickie, just something to get something out there. So lets really talk about TNA. Do they actually have a chance at being the number 2 promotion in America? Well...

We end 2025 with an interview and we begin 2026 with an interview as my first guest in the new year is one half of Cash Grab, The High Roller From The Forgotten Borough Lenny Earl Cash! Sit a spell as we talk about the budding tag team scene in HOG, how to stand out when you're surrounded by other big money gimmicks, and how I can barely recognize wrestlers outside of their gear.

Its our final episode and our final interview of 2025 as my special guest for today is one half of the WTF tag team champions, Hyena Obscuro! Come have a sit as we talk about the origins of the gimmick, getting to work dream matches, and how each of us try to represent autism in our respective fields!

We're back at our favorite indie, it's the last one for 2025, it's HOG's Winter Warfare! We have a LOT to talk about. Some real high highs, a few lows, and too many goddamn heel turns! Listen to me try and make it all make sense somehow.

Flu season is a bitch and made me miss my deadline, so to make it up to the people, its a double for today! We're talking John Cena's final match against GUNTHER including my feelings about him tapping out. And we're following that up with a review on ETU's 4th anniversary show Nowhere To Hide!

We got our first twofer on the podcast as I got a chance to sit down with LPW star The Renegade Petey Lakes and his manager, wrestler, manager, referee and more The Star Maker Franco Costanzo, Brutale Futura! Have a sit as we talk about making stars, hating the athletic commission, what it means to be a renegade, and try and find out what’s a matter me, huh?

Today I ask an important question and seek to answer it: How do wrestlers engage with their audiences? How do they get us, who hold all the cash, invested in them as performers? I break this up into two categories and try to analyze what this means for the business at large

A lot of people are reasonably concerned that the independent scene of pro wrestling is not only struggling, but its dying off. I'm here to tell you that not only are the indies not dying, there's so much more to it than you think. You just have to know where to look.

My guest for today is a former Cold Blooded Killer turned well again, a former HOG Tag Team Champion, The Captain of The Sky Raheem Royal! We discuss what it meant to be a cold blooded killer, trying to change mindsets and strategies, and goals set for the future!

I understand that, unlike my fellow podcasters, I do not cover WWE in its current state. I've made my feelings on the company clear time and time again. But I felt like it was about time I let all of my emotions out and properly explained, point by point, why I cannot stand WWE as it is right now, and the changes I'm hoping for so it can get to a point where I can watch again. I've built myself based on keeping my feelings real and honest, and you won't see me get any more real or honest...

Today's guest is a first as I have my first ring announcer on the podcast! The voice of HOG's developmental brand Legacy Pro Wrestling, and host of the Pro Wrestling Potluck every Thursday on Twitch, MrGreenMist Scotland Green! We discuss how and when we grew up watching wrestling, going from training to be a wrestler to being on commentary, and some tips on how yours truly and others listening could break out into commentary too!

Tis the season to be spooky as we go over Game Changer Wrestling Presents Shotzi Blackheart's House Of Horrors! I give you my thoughts on the highlights, the low lights, and a personal story involving me, Matt Tremont, Homicide and Outlaw Wrestling

Its that time again, so lets have a talk about AEW's Wrestledream, live from St. Louis in honor of the late, great Lou Thesz! We go match by match, and discuss everything I love from the violence and Bandido in general, to the crap, like Hook or Mercedes Mone holding an interim championship.

My guest today is as reckless as they come in the ring, its the Lost Child JJ Doze! Come have a sit as we talk about his work with Create A Pro and House of Glory, channeling the energy of Darby Allin, what it means to be the Lost Child and more!

We're back at it again at the NYC arena for House Of Glory's With Glory Comes Pride! Come have a sit as we go over the matches, moments, and how yall motherfuckers are crazy for trying to turn this shit into ECW!

Its a matter of Puerto Rican pride as my guest for this episode is fellow Boricua and member of LPW and HOG, Tiny Giant Antonio Riccxs! Come have a sit as we talk about the origins of his mask, learning in the NJPW academy, and Tiny Giant's goals of being a part of the Best of Super Juniors tournament!

Its my biggest interview yet as I have the privilege of speaking with former NXT and WWE superstar, one half of the current MLW World Tag Team Champions, the Disruptor Donavan Dijak! Come have a sit as we discuss Dijak's Wrestling Academy, his preferences in style and presentation, and our thoughts on the PWI 500!

No change in time is gonna stop me from getting this review out proper, so lets talk about All Out 2025 from Ontario Canada! I go over the matches, the utter state of the trios division, the Young Bucks being their own worst enemies, and the problem with long running PPVs!

It's a championship edition of the podcast as my guest for today is a 2 time and current LPW Heavyweight Champion, The Nightwalker Jodi Aura! Come sit a bit as we talk about the inspirations for the Nightwalker gimmick, wanting to achieve the same level of fame as HOG graduates Private Party, and Jodi's goals for the future!

It's House Of Glory's return to Philadelphia since last year's Wrestlemania weekend! Come have a sit as I go match by match, and discuss all the highs and the lows. Oh, especially the lows...

Come and have a sit as I have a chat with my special guest, LPW star All Heart Johnny Vega! We discuss sharing a moniker with Blake Christian, what sets Johnny apart from others like him, his history with Dr Hilary P Wisdom and more!!

Its that time of year again, its the big time AEW crossover show with New Japan Pro Wrestling, Forbidden Door! Come sit a spell as we go over things beat by beat, match by match, and try to figure out whats new going forward for AEW post this show!

It's a Crit's Ringside Chat first as my guest for this episode is a member of the LPW roster, the Concrete Lion Le'Von Downs! Come sit a bit as we talk about choosing between Create A Pro and HOG, studying and working with the Amazing Red, how we all loved to ignore the "Don't Try This At Home" warnings, and more!

It's the biggest interview on the podcast because we got the House of Glory World Heavyweight Champion, the Root of All Evil, Charles Mason! Come sit a spell as we talk about potentially working with Killer Kross, how Mason deals with betrayal, why personal mementos matter more than championships, and count how many times Mason threatens to kill me!

Have a sit as we ask ourselves an important question that other people seem to love to ask: Does All Elite Wrestling have Too Many Championships? We answer that question, ask ourselves why people ask that question, and whether or not AEW is doing anything to improve on having all of these belts at their disposal.

The Glory Hound was back in the NYC Arena for House Of Glory's biggest show of the year, High Intensity! Come have a sit as I talk about the stand out stars, my expectations on the future of some of these feuds, and most importantly...why the hell is Bully Ray the Crown Jewel champion?