The Indy Wrestling Experience

We are back this week with a lot to talk about. First, in our News and Notes Segment, Bob and Jon discuss the new PWF Champion, Paul Walter Hauser, and the belt collecting ways of Sammi Chaos. Also, we discuss:
Trouble in Little Egg Harbor for Find Yourself Pro
Mystery Wrestling coming to the 2300 Arena
Create a Pro's 14 man dodgeball tag team match
Leela Hall's heel turn
Myles Hawkins faces Tommaso Ciampa on Dynamite
Killer Kross to face Charles Mason at House of Glory Chicago
NGW Unlimited + throws its hat into the streaming ring
Tim Bosby's tour of Germany
Australian Survivor makes an appearance in the new WWE PC Class
Flip Gordon enlists in the National Guard
Ganon Jones Jr calls it quits in response to the death of The Butcher
How much longer can Power Slap continue with these injuries?
Next Bob and Jon review Pro Wrestling Junkies, "Gamble It All 2" show that took place this past Sunday. Incredible show with eight fantastic matches. Listen as we give you our opinions of this card:
Journey Burke & Juni Underwood vs Daron Richardson & Diamond Virago
Casino Rumble
Marcus Mathers vs JTG
Shane Rose vs Journey Fatu vs Ortiz vs Brandon Cutler vs Vaughn Vertigo vs J Boujii (c) (Scramble for the Massacre Title)
Gypsy Mac vs Izzy Moreno (Women's Title)
Joseph Sawyer & Samuel Shaw vs Miracle Generation (Tag Titles)
Kay Lee Ray vs Billie Starkz
KJ Orso vs Charles Mason vs Stu Grayson (PWJ Title)
Finally, in our Control Center, we preview two events happening this weekend. Thank you to both promotions for allowing us to use their audio in this segment:
POW! Pro Wrestling
Dangerous Adrenaline Wrestling Gladiators. 
Next week Bob is in trial. Maybe we will watch wrestling together next week. Either way, STAY TUNED!!

We are back this week and Bob is scared for his life. After Sampson fell to #2 in the IWX Power Rankings for September, he returns to the podcast to confront Bob about Bob's error. Once that's smoothed out, Sampson tells his feud with Ghetto Gear Solid, his upcoming appearances at SCW in Detroit, and his recent trips to California. Sampson tells us that, during his last trip to the West Coast, he hooked up with fellow wrestler, Epic, and the folks at Scaling Up Catches to confront and catch child predators in Los Angeles. Listen as Sampson gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his incredible work with Scaling Up to get predators off of the streets. Incredible stuff.
We start the show with the Danger Ginger from the BJ & DG Talk Wrestling podcast. DG updates us on the hectic tag team title scene at SPO, gives us more clarity on the Hybrid takeover, Sam Reaper's rise, and much more. Then, DG previews his own two shows, the Sunday Main Roster show, and the Tuesday night Indy Wrestling show. 
In between guests, Bob and Jon tackle some News and Notes including:
Sammi Chaos crowned Heavyweight Champion at PPW
Jon's roster dwindles with Janai Kai and Masha Slamovich signings
Ramifications and implications of WWE's tryout in South America
Indywrestling.us halting production of 880 Wrestling Thursday Night Fights
Surprises galore at RPW Destiny VI
Well wishes for Mickie Knuckles
Abadon & Priscilla Kelly get people talking after their match at Lucha Libre & Laughs
Vipress takes down Otis Cogar
The Breadwinners finally reach the mountain top in Chaotic Wrestling
In our Control Center, we preview shows at two of our favorite promotions. As always we thank them for allowing us use of their audio in the Control Center:
Focus Pro
The Crypt 
Next week, the guys returns with more deep dives into the world of independent wrestling. STAY TUNED!!

We are back to the normal program this week and just in time to celebrate the fifth anniversary of IWX. Bob and Jon start the show looking back at five years and forward to the future. Bob recently formulated a detailed algorithm for this year's IWX Top 1000 and showed it to Jon. Jon thinks Bob and Scott Steiner need to teach a math class now. 
Elsewhere in our News and Notes segment we discuss:
The Butcher and Bill Dundee pass away
Kristin Blaze vs Ruthie Jay had a match of the year candidate
EC3 says WWE doesn't want independent wrestlers anymore
WWE cuts several performers from LFG and WWE ID
JB Andersen's insane death match wish list
Is streaming of independent wrestling destroying the live experience?
New #1s in the IWX Monthly Rankings for September
Wrestival to return in December 2026
Paul Walter Hauser vs Steve Corino announced for PWF on 9/20
We also bring back the old #ANDNEW segment from old shows and congratulate several new champions crowned over the past week, including Malakai Black winning the PROGRESS Men's Championship.
Next up, Rich Buchholtz from Ragin Pro Wrestling joins us in our walk down memory lane for the last five years of IWX, gives us the report from the Rebuild Rumble that took place on August 29, and previews RPW Destiny VI coming up this Saturday. Before we let Rich go, Bob tests out a new segment called The Cross Examination. Listen as Bob puts Rich on the hot seat!
Finally, in our Control Center, we preview shows from two promotions coming up this weekend. As always, we thank these promotions for allowing us to use their audio. This Saturday, check out these shows at:
Insurgence Pro Wrestling
All Star Wrestling Association
Next week, we will be back with an update from the Danger Ginger and much more. STAY TUNED!!

We are back with the edited down version of the 2026 IWX Draft that took place two weeks ago and livestreamed on Facebook and Youtube. Anyone who missed out on the fun, or who want to hear why we made certain picks, this is for you. Listen as Bob and Jon each create their own fantasy rosters as if they were starting their own TV wrestling promotion with just talent currently on the independent scene. 
Bob and Jon will each pick 40 individual wrestlers. No quota on the amount of men or women, just 40 individual wrestlers. Then they each pick ten tag teams to round out their promotion. We had a blast recording this and we hope you enjoy listening to it. 
Let us know your thoughts on our picks! Comment below!
Next week we will be back to the regular program with RPW's Rich Buchholtz to preview RPW Destiny VI coming up on September 12 where a new RPW Champion must be crowned. STAY TUNED!!

We are back with a ton of news to talk about and one heck of a show from Florida to review. We start in our News & Notes Segment discussing the first fantasy booking title tournament matches put up to a public vote. Right now, #1 Sampson and #8 Calvin Tankman are tied. Get out and vote on the Indy Wrestling Experience Facebook and/or Instagram page. Elsewhere in News & Notes:
WSN+ app launching on 9/11; now will include CZW's entire library
Triller's baffling strategy 
Ricky Reyes wins gold at WSP
Drake Chambers wins the Mike Allen Invitational at Constant Pro Wrestling
Awesome Kong to return to wrestling?
Corinne Joy & Jazzy Yang debut on MLW
Joe Alonzo awarded a TNA contract
Joey Janela fires a warning shot at soon-to-be-released talent
MCW Stars appear on Ring of Honor
Rocky Mountain Pro Men's Colorado Cup & new streaming deal with GMP
Entire Lucha Underground series available to stream in the UK
Milo Mirra & Mr. Bacon have match-of-the-year candidate at Chaotic Wrestling
Enjoy Wrestling to close its doors after 5 years. 
The we get to the good part, our IWX Watch This recommendation of the week: Local Pro Wrestling's Summer Heat 5 from back in July. The show was just recently posted to LPW's Youtube page and we HIGHLY recommend you check it out. All seven matches told stories and engaged the crowd. The talent did an amazing job at connecting with the fans. That's why, this week, we at IWX recommend that you WATCH THIS.
Next week's episode will be an edited, shortened version of the 2026 IWX Draft which streamed live on Youtube and Facebook two weeks ago. If you missed it and want to hear just the good parts, next week's episode is for you! The following week we return with RPW's Rich Buchholtz for a go-home show for RPW Destiny on September 12. STAY TUNED!!

We are back this week after last week's IWX Draft with a lot to talk about. Bob and Jon review their picks, debate whose roster is the best, and start to ask what's next. Before that, we have two special guests, Pornstache from NOW That's Wrestling and Rich Buchholtz from Ragin Pro Wrestling, both in Wisconsin. They came on the show to promote their charity event the "Rebuild Rumble" taking place on August 29 outside of the American Legion Post No 38 in Appleton to benefit the members of the community affected by the tornado the ripped through Menasha, Appleton and Neenah on July 27. 
Five professional wrestling promotions (NOW That’s Wrestling, WrestleBash, ACW Wisconsin, Hybrid Wrestling Entertainment, and Ragin’ Pro Wrestling) will come together for the Rebuild Rumble.  All profits from the event will go to the Fox Cares Foundation and their Tornado Relief Support initiative. Pornstache and Ragin' Rich tell us their stories from the day of the tornado, then give us all of the details for the Rebuild Rumble, including where to get tickets and the myriad ways you can donate. Check NOW That's Wrestling's social media for more details.
After that Bob and Jon get back to the draft and decide to seed wrestlers from their rosters in tournaments to crown the first Men's/Heavyweight Championship in their respective promotions. Bob and Jon reveal the seeds, but the winners will be picked by YOU! Keep and eye on our Facebook page for the fan votes for every match through every round. 
Also, last week after the draft, Bob asked the question, "Are you ready?" with a graphic for the 2026 IWX Top 1000. The list is coming soon. More details will be announced in the coming weeks. However, the pool is almost closed and there are currently over 4000 performers eligible for this year's big list. 
Elsewhere in our News & Notes Segment:
Two championships change hands at GCW
Mance Warner drops the Wrestling Revolver Championship to Damian Chambers
Lance Anoa'i set to retire in 2027
Mackenzie Morgan signs with the NWA
Vaudevillains and Blue Pants to reunite at Atomic Legacy Wrestling
Is Triller reloading?
In our Control Center, we preview two shows coming up this weekend. As always, we thank these promotions for giving us permission to use their audio to preview their events:
Show Me State Wrestling
Constant Pro Wrestling
Next week, more draft talk, more IWX Top 1000 news, and maybe a special guest. STAY TUNED!!

We're back this week and the idea the guys had while recording the last episode has taken on a life of its own. We are talking about next week's LIVE 2026 IWX Draft. Bob and Jon will take turns drafting performers from the independents to each create a roster for their own fantasy TV promotion. The 2026 IWX Draft will take place on Tuesday, August 11 at 6:00 EDT and will be streaming on Facebook and Youtube. 
This week, though, Bob and Jon create the pre-draft guidelines and rules:
How many wrestlers on each roster?
Does that include tag teams?
Will there be intergender matches, deathmatches, lucha matches?
Will managers, referees, or ring announcers be drafted, as well??
Which performers are eligible to be drafted??
...and more!!
At the same time, Bob and Jon are watching NHB The Chains #100 from Atlantic City this past weekend. We don't get through the entire show, but I'd say we catch some great matches nonetheless:
Bobby Beverly vs Mance Warner (IWTV Championship)
Angel Metro vs Lucky 13 
Jamesen Shook vs Danny Demanto
Before we get into the rules, Bob and Jon have an impromptu News & Notes segment while NHB 100 gets going. For the first hour of the show, we discuss:
Dory Funk, Jr. passes away
Gabby Forza signed to TNA
Gabby Forza now ineligible for the IWX Draft
NRW added to the WSN+ Streaming app
Veronica Haven (Fallyn Grey) out of the WWE ID program
Veronica Haven (Fallyn Grey) now eligible for the 2026 IWX Draft
Summerslam fuels Jon's continued hatred of WWE
Tune in on either Facebook or Youtube on Tuesday August 11 at 6pm for the 2026 IWX draft. Of course, if you miss us then, the show will be available as a podcast episode that will drop on Thursday August 13, as usual. STAY TUNED!!
 

We are back and fighting the storms to keep the broadcast going. We ended up having to do it in pieces, but the biggest piece of the week is our guest, Co-Owner and Promoter of No Regrets Wrestling in Wisconsin, Taylor Lytle joins us to discuss his journey through the wrestling business, teaching his dad to be a referee, collaborating with RPW's Rich Buchholtz on a show this past June, and his big show, Hellbent in Hudson, coming up this Saturday at the Hive Training Academy in Hudson, Wisconsin. Taylor was a fantastic guest and we hope to have him back soon with more updates from NRW and hopefully some more "wrestling lore."
Before that, in our News & Notes segment, Bob and Jon decide, on the spot, to have the first IWX dual talent draft in two weeks. Bob and Jon will each pick a certain amount of wrestlers as if they were each drafting from the indies to start their own company. First, though, we need some rules and guidelines. Join us next week as we come up with the rules for the draft. If you have opinions, follow us on social media and let us know!!! Then in two weeks, we will draft our new promotions. Join us on August 13 for the 2026 IWX DRAFT!!
Before that, Bob puts over performances last weekend from Joe Alonzo and Top Team (at Wrestling Revolver), Christyan XO (won the ACW Fire Title), and Nick Battee (the new WWGP Champion). Plus, Bob announces a new performer that is on his radar and should do great things, Jake Parker (who dominated T.I.M. at Apple City two weeks ago). Keep an eye out for this kid and do NOT get hit with that Black Hole Slam!
In our Control Center, we preview four show coming up this weekend. If you are in the area of any of these shows, we highly recommend all four. Thank you to the following promotions for allowing us to use their audio to enhance our previews:
814 Wrestling
We Love Wrestling
Truly Independent Wrestling
Focus Pro Wrestling
Next week, the IWX DRAFT 2026 preview show!!! STAY TUNED!!
 
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00:00:00 - News & Notes
00:38:00 - Taylor Lytle Interview
01:51:29 - Control Center

We are back and Bob is back from California where he got to see one hell of a wrestling show: the Santino Bros "LA Rumble 5." Easily one of Bob's all-time favorite shows, Santino Bros took over the exterior of the VFW in Azusa, California and put on banger after banger. Listen as Bob reviews this card (and passes along some of Lauryn's wisdom, as well):
5150 (c) vs Mariachi Montana (SB Tag Titles)
Raunchy Rico vs Damien Arsenick (w/Che)
Brittnie Brooks vs "La Toxica" Zyra
Alec Tomas vs Chris Nastyy 
LA Rumble feat. Live Danger, Epic, Bad Dude TIto, Mathias, Krusty Krew, Auntie Hydie, DRE and more!!
At the same time as the rumble, UPW Champion Sampson was also in LA for a match against Bulletproof Blake Troop at Bring on the Bully's "Bully on the Beach." We catch up with Sampson and compare LA stories, find out how his match with Blake Troop went, and preview what looks to be another fantastic UPW card as they hold "Casino Clash" on Saturday, July 26. Sampson previews the card including:
Ninja Dragons vs Ghetto Gear Solid
Enoch vs Mad Maurice
Tully Bertorelli vs Onyx Andretti
Lucky Leone vs Leela Hall
Big Kon vs J-Sin
Plus, Sampson talks about what happened to his scheduled match against BJ Ray that has now become and open challenge. Apparently, someone has already answered the call, but Sampson will only give us bread crumbs as we try to figure out who it is. 
Finally, we welcome back the Danger Ginger for a Pro Wrestling Star Academy update as he tells us about:
A New SPO Women's Champion (Clearly Tiphani Grady was robbed)
Controlled Kaos' continued run as tag champs
Feral Face seemingly unstoppable as Hyrbid Champion
Pat Dynamite's match with Colby Corino
And some WWE talk on the heels of BJ and DG's main stream show on Sunday night
We are working on securing a guest for next week. Who will it be? WIll Jon have internet back? STAY TUNED!!!

We're back this week as Bob prepares for his trip to California, and we're joined by Tully Bertorelli who shares huge updates in his life, including his engagement and acting work, then we watch a playlist of four  really cool short films that he and his friends produced back in the day, then three matches with three different characters Tully has played over the years. This show is just a lot of fun with wrestling and movies. Join us!
Next week, Bob returns with stories from the Santino Bros LA Rumble 5 and much more. STAY TUNED!!!