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New to Wrestling Podcast

New to Wrestling Podcast

Lifelong wrestling fan takes his best friend through, the joys, the action, and all the drama that is professional wrestling! Starting with The Attitude Era and Beyond!

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47:08

Sammi Chaos on Intergender Wrestling and Embracing...

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/06/26

This week on After Dark, we’re joined by indie wrestling standout and certified harvester of sorrows, Sammi Chaos—our first-ever female guest and instant icon. From the Mecca to the middle of a triple threat she wasn’t even booked for (until 10 minutes before bell time), Sammi brings the chaos, heart, and eyeliner. We talk about growing up an Attitude Era kid, falling into wrestling after a very honest drunk epiphany, and balancing a 9-to-5 with throwing bodies on weekends. She shares how she...

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47:51

Built Different: Da Prospectz on Championship...

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/06/19

What happens when two hungry, hard-hitting tag champs take over the mic? You get a whole lot of honesty, hustle, and heat. This week on New to Wrestling, we sit down with Da Prospectz—Collin Parker and Jayy Alfredo—the reigning LoudEast Tag-Team Champions, to talk about what it really takes to break through on the indie scene. From overlooked grind to in-ring brotherhood, nothing’s off the table in this no-filter conversation. 🔥 We get into: Their unlikely tag team origin story (and the

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81:22

Matt Awesome: Music, The Mecca, and the Soul of the...

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/06/12

Wrestling is art—and Matt Awesome lives that truth with every bump, beat, and Bronx-infused promo. In this After Dark session, Matt joins Kelsey and Xavier to talk about everything from his deep-rooted love of music (and how every promo has a secret Easter egg) to surviving a terrifying in-ring asthma attack that nearly ended his career. He shares how that moment lit a fire under him to take his health seriously, train with the best, and reframe what it means to push through—on the mat and in...

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70:50

The Prospector's Path: Wes Barker's Wrestling Journey

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/06/05

This week on New to Wrestling: After Dark, we’re joined by “The Prospector” Wes Barker—independent wrestler, old-school soul, and walking masterclass in how to grind with grace. From training under Chris Knight to Reality of Wrestling with Booker T, Wes takes us through a journey built on passion, adaptability, and a little chaos (like debuting in front of the puppeteers from Fraggle Rock—yes, really). We talk about learning to work a crowd with no camera to save you, what it means to be char...

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69:53

The Rock's Self-Portrait & We Went Anniversary 8 (Raw...

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/05/29

This week, we dust off the VCR and jump back into the chaos of the Attitude Era with the February 16, 1998 episode of Raw Is War—and y’all, it’s a MESS in the best way. Kelsey remembers the Quebecers just in time, Xavier’s stressed about the Legion of Doom’s ongoing dumpster trauma, and we all agree that Jackyl’s “intellectual intercourse” is a war crime. PLUS: We talk about our trip to Anniversary 8: A Jurassic Celebration, give major love to Vince Steele Jr. and the Mecca crowd, and try to ...

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78:59

After Dark: Everything Is Wrestling – A Crossover...

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/05/22

In our first-ever crossover event, the New to Wrestling crew links up with the brilliant (and brilliantly unhinged) minds behind the Invasion Angle podcast—Johnny, Jason, and Chris—for a late-night wrestling roundtable that goes way off the rails in the best way. We cover everything from how these lifelong friends and film school grads bonded over suplexes and storytelling, to how ECW changed their brains forever. We break down three wild matches—Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka, Kurt Angle vs....

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62:02

After Dark: The Face of the Franchise - Jarett Diaz...

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/05/15

On this episode of New to Wrestling: After Dark, we sit down with one of the sharpest minds—and smoothest talkers—in independent wrestling today: Jarett Diaz. From learning the ropes with a SmackDown writer in summer school, to grinding through the indies with wisdom beyond his years, Diaz brings a rare combo of humility, hustle, and heat. We dive deep into his start behind the scenes at WWE, why he wrestles with a notebook full of goals (and how he lost it), the pressure of representing his ...

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60:52

No Way Out - 1998

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Buckle up, because this week on New to Wrestling, we dive headfirst into the absolute chaos that was WWF’s No Way Out of Texas: In Your House from 1998. The Road to WrestleMania 14 is rocky, wild, and (apparently) paved with barbed wire, broken chairs, and very dramatic camera angles. Xavier and Kelsey are covering it all—from the WTF?! moment that was Savio Vega’s surprise substitution, to a surprisingly emotional Vader moment, to Jerry Lawler somehow invoking Lee Harvey Oswald on pay-per-vi...

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73:46

After Dark: Becoming a Spectacle (WrestlemMania: 9...

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Lights, togas, and a whole lot of backstage chaos—Becoming a Spectacle takes us behind the curtain of WrestleMania IX, and Kelsey and Xavier are here to break down every gloriously bizarre moment. From Hulk Hogan literally stealing the main event to the Undertaker being chloroformed by a 7-foot giant in an airbrushed bodysuit (you read that right), this documentary has everything: backstage betrayal, wild conspiracies, Vegas VIP drama, and a black eye that may or may not have come from Randy ...

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74:38

D’Evolve: WWE Evolve Is Here and It’s Already Unhinged

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/04/28

The WWE just launched Evolve, and so naturally… we’re D’Evolving. In the debut episode of our new monthly series, we dive into the chaotic charm of WWE’s newest development brand where indie energy meets billion-dollar production. From mysterious sit-downs to full-on Gen Z tag-team douchebaggery (hi, Ricky Smokes), we’re tracking characters before they blow up—and losing our minds in the process. Kelsey is still new to wrestling. Xavi’s desperately trying to make it make sense. Together, they...

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72:14

D-Generation X: State of The Union Address &...

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Dumpster dives, DX chaos, and a heel turn 20 years in the making? Buckle up, because this week’s New to Wrestling episode is pure carnage—in the best possible way. Kelsey and Xavier break down the February 2, 1998 edition of Raw Is War, an episode so unhinged it’s basically a fever dream with steel chairs. From Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie getting literally dumped off the Raw stage in a locked dumpster (yes, you read that right), to Sunny sobbing, wrestlers storming the ring, and Jim Ross...

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60:29

WrestleMania 41 Predictions & Steve Austin Has A...

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/04/17

On this week’s New to Wrestling, Kelsey and Xavier dive headfirst into the madness of the January 26, 1998 episode of Raw is War — and oh, it’s a ride. From VaderDust to DX drag, and one of the wildest “main events” in recent memory (spoiler: it’s not Triple H), the episode delivers pure Attitude Era chaos. The hosts break down Kane’s absolute rampage, the unexpectedly touching friendship of Terry Funk and Mick Foley, and a DX beatdown that had way too many guest stars. Plus, in the spirit of...

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85:59

Stone Cold Steve Austin Confronts Mike Tyson & DX has...

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/04/10

On this week’s New to Wrestling, we’re diving into the January 19, 1998 episode of Raw is War—a post-Rumble fever dream packed with betrayal, barbecues, and bald accusations. Paul Bearer gaslights us all (again), DX gets campy with some cosplay, and Mike Tyson shows up with everyone he’s ever met just to get flipped off by Stone Cold. Meanwhile, Kelsey mourns Kane’s villain turn, Xavier stans Chainsaw Charlie, and we both try to figure out what the hell those girls were doing sitting quietly ...

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86:49

Royal Rumble 1998

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/04/03

We’re back with another New to Wrestling pay-per-view deep dive—this time, we’re heading into the chaos that was Royal Rumble 1998! Kelsey is angry (rightfully so), Xavier is ready to defend Stone Cold’s Sharpay energy, and we’re both absolutely reeling from the main event madness. 💥 Match Card Includes: •Vader vs. The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust (with Luna) •Max Mini, Mosaic & Nova vs. Battalion, Tarantula & El Torito (Minis Tag Match) •The Rock vs. Ken Shamrock –

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75:23

The Deathmatch Daddies and DX’s Limo Wars (Raw is War...

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/03/27

This week on New to Wrestling, Xavier and Kelsey dive deep into a WILD episode of Raw is War from January 12, 1998, and y’all… there is chaos from start to finish. We’ve got fatal four-way tag team madness, DX running a frat house out of a limo, Stone Cold driving trucks and stunning the entire roster, and Goldust entering his Sable drag era—and honestly? He slayed. The wig was laid. Plus, your fave tag team (Kelsey and Xavier, obviously) hit up their first live indie wrestling show and accid...

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70:16

Raw is War 01.05.1998: Night of 1,000 Stone Cold...

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/03/20

In this episode of the New to Wrestling podcast, hosts Xavier and Kelsey dive into the January 5, 1998 edition of Raw is War. The show kicks off with Stone Cold Steve Austin declaring his intentions for the Royal Rumble, setting the tone for a night filled with surprise attacks and confrontations. The episode features several notable matches, including Ken Shamrock taking on Farooq and Owen Hart facing Savio Vega. Throughout the show, Stone Cold Steve Austin makes his presence felt by deliver...

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76:39

Raw is War: 12.22.97: D-Generation-X's Holiday...

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/03/13

In this episode of the New to Wrestling podcast, hosts Xavier and Kelsey explore the December 22, 1997 edition of Raw is War. They dive into the ongoing storylines, including Kane's relentless path of destruction and the comedic antics of DX. The hosts also discuss the challenges of accessing episodes due to Netflix's limited availability, adding a layer of frustration to their viewing experience. The episode features a mix of intense matches and humorous segments. Highlights include The Rock...

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88:28

In Your House: D-Generation X

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/03/06

The New to Wrestling podcast covers the December 7, 1997 edition of Degeneration X in Your House pay-per-view. Hosts Xavier and Kelsey Silva provide a detailed breakdown of the event's eight matches, including: Match Card: Taka Michinoku vs Brian Christopher for the Light Heavyweight ChampionshipLos Boricuas vs Disciples of the Apocalypse in a six-man tag matchMarc Mero vs Butterbean in a tough man contestNew Age Outlaws vs Legion of Doom for the Tag Team ChampionshipsHunter Hearst Helmsley v...

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96:16

After Dark: The Montreal Screwjob (Part 2)

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/02/27

In this episode of the "New to Wrestling" podcast, hosts Kelsey and Xavier explore the intricate layers of the Montreal Screwjob, marking the third installment of their series. They reflect on the Wrestling with Shadows documentary, offering insights into Bret Hart's tumultuous relationship with Vince McMahon and the wrestling industry. The hosts delve into the psychological dynamics at play, particularly the father-son complex and the pressure to meet expectations. Kelsey and Xavier discuss ...

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70:43

Raw is War 11/10/1997: Survivor Series Fallout

New to Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/02/20

In this episode of the New to Wrestling podcast, hosts Xavier and Kelsey dive into the November 10, 1997 edition of Raw is War. The show takes place in the aftermath of the controversial Montreal Screwjob, with tensions running high and the WWE landscape dramatically altered. The hosts provide insightful commentary on the matches, promos, and backstage segments, offering both veteran and newcomer perspectives on the unfolding storylines. The episode features several notable moments, including...

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