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Under the Ring

USA TODAY SPORTS

Under the Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations is a weekly interview program discussing careers, issues, matches and all the fun from the multi-billion dollar pro wrestling industry. The people behind the personas you see each week on TV are unique and connect with audiences locally and worldwide. This podcast will go behind the curtain and under the ring and bring you their perspectives.

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33:29

Under The Ring: The Ringer's Cameron Hawkins on...

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2023/12/18

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by writer and internet personality Cameron Hawkins (@CeeHawk). He discusses how his start in writing about wrestling and what he's learned from the conversations he's had with the biggest stars. We also discuss what it's like to work on some of the long-form stories he writes and what it's like to get caught in social media squabbles.

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30:19

Under The Ring: Ring of Honor women's champion Athena...

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2023/12/11

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Ring of Honor women's champion Athena, the longest reigning women's champion in ROH history. She's defending the title on Friday, December 15 on Honor Club against young Billie Starkz. We discuss Athena's origins in wrestling, including being trained by the late Skandor Akbar. We also discuss how wrestling and women's wrestling have changed since she started and what it's like being the face of Ring of Honor in 2023.

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20:47

Under The Ring: Trick Williams on his big match at...

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2023/12/04

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, our guest is NXT's Trick Williams, who is part of the Iron Survivor challenge at NXT Deadline on Dec. 9 in Bridgeport, Conn. Trick has really risen through the ranks of NXT quickly and his partnership with Carmelo Hayes has been a favorite for NXT fans. He discusses his evolution in wrestling and how he started and who his mentors were and how he views the business.

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41:18

Under The Ring: Bonus edition on the return of CM...

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2023/11/28

This week, on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, a panel of host Phil Strum with Wrestling Junkie managing editor Nick Tylwalk and Wrestling Junkie columnist Vaughn Johnson break down the return of CM Punk after nearly a decade to WWE at Saturday's Survivor Series and his return speech on Monday Night Raw. We break down what it all means, who he might be wrestling, what the main events of WrestleMania currently look like, whether he'll butt heads with "Triple H" Paul Levesque or anyone

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39:00

Under The Ring: Filthy Tom Lawlor on his return to...

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2023/11/27

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by UFC veteran and current pro wrestler "Filthy" Tom Lawlor, who discusses his upcoming match on MLW One Shot Dec. 7 at Melrose Ballroom in Long Island City, Queens against New Japan Pro Wrestling's Satoshi Kojima. Lawlor talks about working with a wide variety of opponents in MLW and also his experiences in New Japan Strong and in the annual G1 Climax tournament. He also discusses his hosting and commentary gigs, specifically as

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19:05

Under The Ring: Gunther on his long reign as...

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2023/11/20

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by the ring general. the longest reigning Intercontinental champion in history, Gunther. Gunther will defend his title against The Miz at Survivor Series on Saturday in Chicago. He discusses the styles clash of that match and what his opinion of The Miz is, what his long reign as Intercontinental champion has been like. He also discusses how he assimilated to living in the U.S. and also what's best about being from Austria.

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23:30

Under The Ring: AEW International champion Orange...

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2023/11/13

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by AEW International champion Orange Cassidy ahead of his title defense against Jon Moxley at AEW Full Gear on Nov. 18 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on pay-per-view. Orange discusses his rivalry with Moxley and also the unique nature of his first run as International champion. He also discusses some fans' choices not to try and understand his wrestling persona. He also discusses his appreciation and his behind-the-scenes

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34:24

Under The Ring: Lex Luger on his storied career, his...

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2023/10/30

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by "The Total Package" Made in the USA, Lex Luger. Lex discusses what his life is like today and how his handicap helped him have a new lease on life. He discusses his beginnings in wrestling training under Hiro Matsuda and facing all the big stars of his era, en route to multiple world titles. He also discusses his special friendship with Sting and how much it means to him.

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53:56

Under The Ring: PWInsider's Mike Johnson on how he...

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2023/10/23

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by esteemed wrestling reporter Mike Johnson from PWInsider.com to discuss how exactly he got into pro wrestling journalism. We discuss how one of his best friends, Vladimir Abouzeide, became the ultimate WWE and pro wrestling superfan and how WWE's documentary on Vladimir should be released. We also discuss some of his more unique interviews like talking to Nailz for Highspots.tv and CM Punk for Starrcast

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26:15

Under The Ring: Mickie James on facing Trinity at...

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2023/10/18

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by women's wrestling icon Mickie James, who's facing Impact Knockouts champion Trinity for the championship on Saturday in Chicago. She also discusses what makes Impact Wrestling a great fit for her at this point of her career and even discusses the early part of her career as a member of The Gathering in NWA: TNA with Raven, Julio Dinero and CM Punk, as well as some of her early Ring of Honor matches. She also discusses

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46:21

Under The Ring: Topics with Wrestling Junkie's Nick...

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2023/10/17

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, Wrestling Junkie managing editor Nick Tylwalk joins us to discuss hot topics in wrestling. We discuss the impacts of the Endeavor merger on WWE, most notably Vince McMahon not being involved in creative. We theorize what the main event of WrestleMania might be. We discuss the ups and downs of AEW coming off the Wembley show and what they might look at doing to generate another buzz.

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36:21

Under the Ring: Father James Mitchell on NWA Samhain,...

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2023/10/09

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Father James Mitchell, who will host the NWA PPV, "NWA Samhain" on Oct. 28 in Cleveland on FITE.TV. The good father discusses how he evolved from Smoky Mountain Wrestling to the collector of oddities, James Vandenberg, to ECW's Sinister Minister to what he became in TNA/Impact working with Raven, the Disciples of the New Church and Abyss. He also discusses where he draws some of his creative spirit from.

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26:12

Under The Ring: Swerve Strickland on facing Hangman...

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2023/09/29

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by Swerve Strickland of AEW ahead of his big match vs. Hangman Adam Page at AEW WrestleDream in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 1 at Climate Pledge Arena. Swerve talks about the segments with Hangman that led to their rivalry and their match and also discusses his interactions with The Elite on the independents. He discusses his history in the Pacific Northwest, wrestling for Defy and facing current rivals like Darby Allin and Nick Wayne

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28:52

Under The Ring: Ilja Dragunov on his rivalry with NXT...

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2023/09/25

This week, we're joined by the No. 1 contender to the NXT championship, Ilja Dragunov. Dragunov is challenging NXT champion Carmelo Hayes for the title in the main event of the NXT premium live event, No Mercy, in Bakersfield, California on Sunday, Oct. 1 Dragunov discusses his current NXT run and also talks about his origins in pro wrestling as well as how he feels the crowd and reacts to them as he performs. He also discusses his classic NXT UK match with the man formerly known as Walter, the

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27:11

Under The Ring: Kris Statlander on being AEW TBS...

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2023/09/18

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by AEW TBS champion Kris Statlander. She talks about her title win and her matches with Jade Cargill over the championship, after she was coming off knee surgery. She also talks about her unique ring gear from All In, which was inspired by the Ben Stiller film, Zoolander, and what it was like when Stiller himself endorsed it. And she talks a bit about how she entered the wild world of wrestling and who she'd like to see across

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24:47

Under The Ring: Richard Holliday on battling back...

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2023/09/11

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by one of the top free agents in pro wrestling, Richard Holliday. He discusses his journey back to the ring from a Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis and how he's feeling today. He discusses the possibility that he could end up in one of the big international companies. He also discusses the origins of his career, how he's progressed and what it was like teaming with MJF and Alex Hammerstone in The Dynasty in MLW.

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36:22

Under The Ring: Tommy Dreamer on Impact Wrestling's...

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2023/09/07

This week, we're joined by the heart and soul of ECW, the Innovator of Violence, Tommy Dreamer. Impact Wrestling's Victory Road and the 1,000th episode of Impact are coming to the Westchester County Center in White Plains on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9. We discuss his match vs. Kenny King with his career at stake and how Impact has bucked the odds to be where they are today. We also discuss some of his memories with his wrestling mentor, the legendary Terry Funk. Also, Dreamer

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23:48

Under The Ring: Powerhouse Hobbs on facing Miro at...

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2023/08/31

This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by the former AEW TNT champion Powerhouse Will Hobbs. Hobbs will face "The Redeemer" Miro at All Out in a battle of two big guys who know each other very well. He also discusses what makes him stand out in pro wrestling and also how the way he was raised and where he was raised, being fully aware of the legendary Cow Palace wrestling influences what he does.

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43:20

Under The Ring: Greg Gagne on the AWA and Verne...

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2023/08/28

This week om Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're joined by veteran pro wrestler Greg Gagne. He discusses the legacy of the AWA, as well as that of his father, the legendary Verne Gagne, and also discusses his own training and career in that legendary promotion. Gagne is also involved in the development of the new Powertown wrestling figures, which celebrate wrestling's history and Gagne talks about how that came about and what his role is. Gagne also had a hand in discovering and

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34:04

Under The Ring: Adam Cole on headlining Wembley...

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2023/08/21

This week, we're joined by Adam Cole (bay bay). Cole is headlining vs. MJF for the AEW world heavyweight title on All In at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, August 27, one of the biggest wrestling cards in recent memory. We discuss how well his rivalry and partnership vs. MJF have gone, what it means to him to be in AEW as it grows considerably and what it was like being in NXT, ROH and PWG during very unique times for those promotions.

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