The Indy Wrestling Experience

Episode #7 - Jessica McCumbers (Promoter, Route 33 Wrestling)

00:00:00 Intro
00:13:16 #ANDNEW
00:22:20 Jessica McCumbers Interview 
01:29:01 Preview of coming shows
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It's a winter wonderland here in the Mid-Atlantic and the snow has wreaked havoc on our schedules.
In this episode, Bob interviews the owner and promoter of Route 33 Wrestling in Spencer, WV, Jessica McCumbers. Ms. McCumbers talks about her unique road to find wrestling, the formation of Route 33 Wrestling, and Route 33's upcoming show on March 1 at the Spencer Armory, in Spencer, West Virginia including a main event cash-in, a new title to be unveiled and much more! 
Also, Bob talks briefly about Hollyhood Haley J leaving OVW, and EVOLVE on Tubi, but leaves those conversations to continue next week, when Jon and Rich Buchholtz return for a round table discussion. Of course, we also congratulate 21 #ANDNEW champions crowned over the past week, and preview a ton of the action all around the country this weekend, including but not limited to:
Coastal Championship Wrestling
MCW Pro Wrestling
Titan Championship Wrestling
Midwest All-Star Wrestling
New Era Wrestling
Black Wrestlers Matter
Great Lakes Wrestling Association
Below Zero Wrestling
Victory Pro Wrestling
POW! Pro Wrestling
SHINE Wrestling
Blood Sweat Tears Wrestling
Primos Premier Pro Wrestling
 
 

Episode #6 - A Co-Host!! Plus, Rich reviews Redemption 4, Riddle, Ryan, and Enjoy Wrestling "Get Warmer"

We are back with another packed episode featuring the arrival of my co-host and friend of over 40 years, Jon Adkins. Listen as we introduce you all to Jon and hear about his love of wrestling dating back to the 1980s. Jon and I will talk about the recent allegations leveled at Kevin Ryan of ACTION Wrestling and their impact on the wrestling scene. We will also discuss Matt Riddle's two recent no-shows at indy wrestling events. And we will continue the discussion about WWE ID and the recent flurry of WWE ID Showcase matches on the indy scene. 
Rich Buchholtz is back to review RPW Redemption 4 that took place on January 25, 2025 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and preview his two next events, Homecoming 3 (May 31) and Destiny 5 (September 27) and how those cards were affected by the events that took place at Redemption 4. Rich also gives his opinion on the Matt Riddle, Kevin Ryan and WWE ID topics from the perspective of a promoter. Listen as Rich gives us the inside scoop on how promoters deal with these personnel, financial, and booking issues. 
Our Youtube recommendation of the week is the newly posted Enjoy Wrestling show, "Get Warmer" which took place back in December of 2024 but was just made available for free on Youtube. The main event features Sonny Kiss vs Max the Impaler for the Enjoy title. 
As always, we congratulate this week's crop of newly crowned champions in our #ANDNEW segment, and we will preview a ton of action coming your way all across the country this weekend, including but not limited to:
 
Memphis WrestlingInsane Wrestling Revolution
Premier Wrestling Federation
Wild Zero Wrestling
Action Packed Wrestling
Defy Wrestling
Riot Pro Wrestling
Viral Pro Wrestling
Titan Championship Wrestling
Atlantic All-Star Wrestling
Northern Wrestling Federation
EWA Maryland
Virginia Championship Wrestling
Innovate Wrestling
BMFX Wrestling
 
 
 

Episode #5 - Brandon Kirk retires, HOG "Watch the Throne," & IWC Reloaded 11.0

It's just me this week, folks, but we have got a lot to talk about. We will take a look at IWC Reloaded, which featured Bill Collier vs Andrew Palace for the IWC title, plus Marcus Mathers vs Sam Holloway in a WWE ID showcase for the Super Indy Title. 
We will also talk about House of Glory "Watch the Throne" from this past Friday night which saw Mike Santana defend the HOG Championship against Ricky Starks, Matt Cardona vs Mustafa Ali, and my first chance to see up-and-comer Phumi Nkuta. 
Although, I did not watch The People vs GCW in it's entirety, there is much to discuss from that show. Brandon Kirk had his final match after announcing his retirement last week. Effy became your new GCW Champion, defeating Mance Warner in a crazy match. 
Also on that show, Allie Katch suffered a terrible injury to her leg performing a tope suicida on Effy in their match earlier in the night. There is a GoFundMe up to help Allie Katch with her medical bills. Please contribute as much or as little as you can to help Allie Katch through this tough time. Link below:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-allie-katch-thru-injury
Our Youtube recommendation of the week is 880 Wrestling's Den of Desire's Ball Drop which streamed live on the IndyWrestling.US Youtube channel on Friday and is available to view for FREE. Really fun show that's worth a watch. 
As usual, we also congratulate 21 new champions that were crowned over the past weekend, and preview the shows coming up this weekend including, but not limited to shows presented by:
New Texas Pro Wrestling
SWA Wrestling
Rival Showdown Pro Wrestling
ACTION Wrestling
KrossFire Wrestling NWA
Ragin' Pro Wrestling
AML Wrestling
Tampa Bay Pro Wrestling
Wrestling Theology Fellowship
Championship International Wrestling
Pro Wrestling 225
MCW Pro Wrestling
2econd Wrestling
Bayou Independent Wrestling
West Coast Wrestling Company
Pro Wrestling Action
 
 
 
 
 

Episode #4 - RPW Redemption 4, Focus Pro Larger Than Life, & A New MLW Featherweight Champion

We're back this week with a packed episode. Rich Buchholtz returns to the show to give us the final card and details for RPW Redemption 4 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on January 25, 2025. Rich will also update us on Destiny 5 on September 27, as well as Homecoming on May 31. After that's done, Rich hangs out and helps me preview this weekend's independent wrestling shows from all across the country. 
We start off the episode by reviewing Focus Pro Wrestling's "Larger than Life" which took place this past weekend from Barrel House Z in Weymouth, MA. A fantastic card topped off by the first title defense of Mani Ariez. 
In our #ANDNEW segment. we congratulate 21 new champions crowned this past weekend, highlighting the MLW Featherweight Title vs Hair match from Kings of Colosseum on January 11 in which Delmi Exo regained the title she lost to Janai Kai a year and a half ago, losing only a little bit of hair in the process. 
Our YouTube Recommendation of the Week looks at 4th Rope Productions, "Heels Have Eyes III" which took place on November 2, 2024, but was just uploaded for free viewing on 4th Rope Production's YouTube page. It is the only video on their page, but it is a good one. A stacked card featuring Joe Hendry vs A.J. Francis, Moose vs Zilla Fatu, and much more.  

Episode #3 - CCW King of the Territory, Ragin’ Rich Returns, & a New IWTV Champion

We're back this week with an informative episode. Ragin' Rich Buchholtz is back discussing all things WWE ID, telling us about the updated card for Redemption on January 25, 2025, as well as for his two other upcoming shows, Destiny V (9/27) and Homecoming (5/31). Rich also tells an interesting story about a blind fan getting unexpectedly involved in the action at one of his shows!
Also, we discuss the crowning of a new IWTV Champion in Marcus Mathers. Mathers ended the year-long second reign of Krule on New Year's Eve. We'll be talking about that match and the Era of Mathers.
In addition, our first Youtube recommended watch is CCW Alive TV Episode 1.222, which features the King of the Territory match to earn a shot at CCW Champion Meto.
Finally, we will spotlight many of the #ANDNEW Champions that were crowned in the last week, and spotlight several of the shows coming up this weekend. There is great action from coast to coast. We just hope we can help you find some near you. 
Next week, a co-host? Stay tuned!!

Episode #2 - Draven the Blackbird King, MCW Season's Beatings, & Jax Dane

We're back with another episode featuring a very interesting interview with Draven the Blackbird King who will tell us about his journey through wrestling and his huge match coming up at DCW Fast Fate on January 11, 2025. Also, I review MCW Pro Wrestling's recent show "Season's Beatings," which took place on December 27, 2024, headlined by a triple threat world title match between Kaun, Demarcus Kane and Joseph Keys. But, we start this show with a brief tribute to Jax Dane, whom we lost on Christmas Day. 

Episode #1 - Interview with Rich Buchholtz (Promoter - Ragin Pro Wrestling)

In this two hour interview, RPW owner Rich Buchholtz and I discuss some of the key moments from RPW Envision 3, the next three RPW events scheduled for 2025, Rich's background as a promoter, and the highs and lows of being an indy wrestling promoter. Rich also gives some very specific details about choosing a ticket platform, streaming rights, helping performers get big time contracts/exposure, the wrestling school business model and much, much more!