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Botched Spots and Chair Shots

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Hosted by The Will Gray Botched Spots and Chair Shots is a podcast discussing things from the past and present in the world of pro wrestling, with a few food and Pop culture references mixed in, you know, so we still get over.
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Episodes

Tea + Hot Takes w/ Deathmatch Icon Insane Lane | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E74

Will gets to sit down with an icon inside the world of Deathmatch Wrestling. Insane Lane joins the team and discusses all thing deathmatch! What is the planning like for the matches? Has he ever had an oh, crap, I don’t know if I can do this moment. What he thinks about Jon Moxley and the rise of Deathmatch wrestling on the mainstream. Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Feb 13, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 74

Tea + Hot Takes w/ Clark Feldman | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E98

Will is joined for the first time, by a referee and streamer extraordinaire, Clark Feldman. They talk about breaking into the business and how Clark became a referee when wrestling didn’t work out. Is there a difference in match prep for a ref and a wrestler? Smaller crowds mean the refs hear everything and Clark tells us all about it. Thoughts on refs on TV and is there such thing as “doing too much as a ref?” Working WrestlePalooza and as always 5 Random Questions! Out Now on All Platforms!!! ...

Feb 12, 202324 minSeason 2Ep. 98

Tea + Hot Takes w/ The Ripper Trey Shaw | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E97

Will sits down with one of the Southeast’s biggest indy stars. The Ripper Trey Shaw joins the chat to break down what it’s like wrestling in the rich American south. They talk about training and picking a school. Breaking into the scene and working different territories. Character work and developing who the Ripper is in-ring. What it means to be a professional, professional wrestler. Figuring out a work life balance + life on the road. They talk about Naptown Pro and wrestling in Indiana and as...

Feb 09, 202321 minSeason 2Ep. 97

Superstar Showcase; Triple H | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E96

RN from the Rewind comes back on, and it’s time to play the game! The crew breaks down the career of the current head of creative of WWE, Triple H. From the early days of Terra Ryzing to the multi-time champion. Evolution, DX and the Two Man Power Trip. Steph, WWE and everything in between. This is part one of a three-part series. Next week we break down the career of Mick Foley, building up to the feud between the two, and the historic run in 2000. But now, it’s time to play the game!!! Out Now...

Feb 07, 20232 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 96

Tea + Hot Takes w/ Everybody’s Favorite Homeboy Kris Brady | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E94

Will sits down and discusses independent wrestling in the pacific Northwest. Who would be the best for it? Everybody’s favorite homeboy Kris Brady. They break down Kris’s career from top to bottom. Training and wrestling nostalgia, to deciding on a school. Character development, and what he turns up to 10 in a match. They break down figuring out a work life balance and life on the road. And always, 5 random questions!!! This man has wrestled all over and is on a trajectory to be a star. Listen n...

Feb 03, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 94

Tea + Hot Takes w/ Theo Ivory | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E93

Will sits down withone of the fastest up and coming stars for CZW and the Indy scene. Theo Ivory comes on to discuss what it meant being a young fan. Developing into one’s self and then evolving into who he is today. The evolution from trainee, to wrestler, to commentator, to champion. Training as a wrestler, some wild stories from 2022. And always, 5 random questions!!! This man has wrestled all over and is on a trajectory to be a star. Listen now!!! Out Now on All Platforms!!! Remember to Foll...

Feb 01, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 94

Tea + Hot Takes w/ Legit Perfect Perkins + Lord Crew | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E92

Bringing another one from the vault and this time it’s a double feature! Will got to sit down with two of the hottest Indy stars on the scene last summer. Due to Will’s health + that silly cancer, these never made it off the cutting room floor until now! Listen in as they discuss working on the scene. Having a chance to work AEW Dark and Dark elevation. Their training and much more! Check out this double feature now!!! Out Now on All Platforms!!! Remember to Follow Twitch www.twitch.tv/RivetCity...

Jan 26, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 92

Tea + Hot Takes w/ Kylon King | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E91

Will sits down with ½ of the current reigning and defending Wrestling Open tag Champs. Kylon King. You won’t be able to help but smile as the excitement of living the dream comes through the interview. Kylon displays admiration and respect for the sport and business he works in. They sit down to discuss Where his training started and how he broke into the business. All the way through getting the call and knowing they were winning gold. Prepping for a cage match and in ring psychology? Styles ma...

Jan 25, 202335 minSeason 2Ep. 92

Anything Goes w/ The Papi Vince from Smackin It Raw| Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E90

The crew gets together and it’s anything goes! They touch base on a lot of tough subjects, including mental health awareness and the passing of Jay Briscoe. The crew share some of their favorite Briscoe moments. They also touch base on all things news rumors and hot takes. They also let us all know what has us pissed off for greatness. Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Jan 20, 20231 hr 53 minSeason 2Ep. 91

Horror Movies + Waffles; The Conjuring | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E89

Will sits down with 2/3 of the Smackin It Raw crew in Matt + Katie. Juss from Getcho Podcast rounds out the panel as Will and Allison and the crew break down the Conjuring Universe! All 9 movies and the time line. Watching the movies chronologically by story versus release order. So many perspectives and such a cool series. Are you afraid of horror movies? We aren’t! Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Jan 19, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 89

Tea + Hot Takes w/ Dustin Waller | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E88

Will sits down with ½ of the current reigning and defending Wrestling Open tag Champs. Dustin Waller. Training and how he got started to have some of the biggest matches in his life. Working in a tag team, trio or singles, he can do it all. Dustin discusses life on the road and working a full time schedule. The differences in the territories and so much more! Plus 5 Random questions!!! Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Jan 18, 202321 minSeason 2Ep. 88

Tea + Hot Takes w/ The Wizard King Orin Veidt| Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E87

Will gets to sit down with a former King of the Deathmatch participant. Orin Veidt, has been in the deathmatch and hardcore scene for nearly as long as there has been one. He has wrestled from XPW, GCW, CZW and beyond. He crossed paths with Ian Rotten in IWA-MidSouth. They discuss match psychology and in ring work. They also touch on the similarities to traditional wrestling and death match wrestling. Plus so much more, and as always he answers 5 random questions!!! Out Now on All Platforms!!!...

Jan 15, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 87

Can I Speak To Your Manager part 2 | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E86

The team comes together to relive a classic from season 1. They discuss their favorite wrestling managers, valets, and advocates. Their list this time however is post Attitude Era. Of course, Bobby still finds a way to work territory wrestling into the conversation. The crew also lets you know what them has pissed off for greatness. Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Jan 14, 20231 hr 50 minSeason 2Ep. 86

Tea + Hot Takes w/ Mr. PWI J Boujii | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E85

Will gets to sit down with Mr. PWI himself J Boujii. J returns to break down the last half of 2022. From the Bodega Street fight, STP vs Takeover, working GCW + AEW, and of course what it was like finding out you are one of the top 500 best wrestlers in the world. Invictus wrestling and life without PJ Savage in Takeover. We cover it all, plus he answers 5 random questions!!! Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Jan 13, 202344 minSeason 2Ep. 85

Tea + Hot Takes w/ Primal Fear | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E84

Will gets to sit down with all three members of Primal Fear. Gabriel, Manny and Matt join the fray to discuss all things pro wrestling. Ring of Honor to AEW to the Indies they talk it all. Holding titles in multiple territories. The freebird rule. Working as a singles competitor then working as a tag team or trios. SuperKrazee Pro Wrestling! (Editor notes: Primal Fear Dropped the Ryse Tag Team Titles on June 11, 2022. They picked up the PPW Tag Titles in November 2022.) Out Now on All Platforms!...

Jan 10, 202325 minSeason 2Ep. 84

Anything Goes w/ DadHat Wrestling + Marcus from World Elite | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E83

It’s Anything Goes and we have guests from two different content sites! Marcus from World Elite Podcast and Floor Slapper Sports along w/ Justin aka “DadHat Wrestling” from the WrestleTok Wolf Pack and Panda Wrestling Company! The crew settles in to discuss what has them pissed off for greatness. What is wrong with wrestling in 2022. The Vince McMahon saga continues and our biggest predictions for 2023!!! Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Jan 09, 20231 hr 42 minSeason 2Ep. 83

Tea + Hot Takes w/ Big Mike Martin | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E82

Ahead of A Storm is Coming and Championship Carnage, Will got to sit down with the man holding the book for MEW. Promoter and Booker Mike Martin from GA Main Event Wrestling, comes on and discusses all things indy wrestling. From his atypical start in the business, to putting up the ring and selling concessions. Learning the ropes and what it means to be a wrestling promoter. Mike discusses bringing in talent from all over the world and some of the top wrestling promotions. As well, as how much ...

Jan 03, 202340 minSeason 2Ep. 82

Wrestle Kingdom 17 Preview w/ Marie + Dan | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E81

The crew sits down to look at the card for the NJPW’s biggest show of the year. Coming to you live from the Tokyo Dome, the card is stacked with athletes from all over the world. Dan from Cage My IQ and Marie Shadows from Squared Circle Podcast, join the conversation to shine some light on the massive event. Ospreay, Omega, White, Okada and Sabre Jr. They break each title match and the memorial to NJPW Antonio Inoki. Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Dec 30, 20221 hr 51 minSeason 2Ep. 81

Anything Goes w/Bobby + Allison | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E80

The crew is all together and it’s anything goes! Bobby upsets the entire IWC, Allison is pissed off for greatness and Will just tries to keep the train on the tracks. There’s no telling what comes up when BSCS is anything goes. Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Dec 27, 20221 hr 57 minSeason 2Ep. 80

Tea + Hot Takes w/ Shady Nattrass | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E76

Will gets to sit down w/ one of the top indy stars in the UK. Shady Nattrass sits down on what could easily have been a multiple hour conversation. The indy scence in the UK. Did the NXT UK pop help the indy scene? How the UK has been receptive to pro wrestling throughout the years. And always, 5 rapid fire questions. Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Dec 14, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 76

Anything Goes w/ Kyle + katie | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E75

It gets weird on anything goes night! Bury, Push, Future endeavor. See who the guests would push bury or fire. They also go around the circle in an open mic night for news and rumors. The chat interacts quite a bit of a turn and they try to take control of the show! You ever know whats going to happen on these episodes. Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Dec 12, 20221 hr 50 minSeason 2Ep. 75

Tea + Hot Takes w/ WWE Superstar Duke “The Dumpster” Droese | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E73

Will gets to sit down with an icon from a very unique point in wrestling history. The era of wrestling in the 90’s before the attitude Era saw a vast array of characters being developed in Connecticut. Duke “The Dumpster” was no different. We discuss the history of his character, wrestling in the Royal Rumble and what it was like coming back for X-7 and the Gimmick Battle Royal!!! Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Dec 06, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 73

Bruiser Brody, WWC + The Puerto Rico Territory | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E72

The Team at BSCS are joined by Ted of the Heel Truth Podcast and BC Hunter of Wrestling with the Truth Pod. They break down the historically violent Puerto Rico Territory. Including Bruiser Brody, Tony Atlas and what happened that night in the stadium. They discuss the history of wrestling in Puerto Rico and some of the figure heads for the time in the territory. Listen now!!! Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Dec 04, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 72

Tea + Hot Takes w/ NWA and WOW Superstar Joe Ocasio | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E71

Will gets to sit down with an Indy star settling locker rooms on fire. Joe Ocasio joins the show to discuss his life inside and outside the squared circle. From a rough youth and dealing with childhood obesity to being one of the top wrestling stars. Helping others through motivational speaking and a new anti-bullying campaign! Make sure to leave a 5***** review and get a free shout out in an episode!!! Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Nov 30, 202240 minSeason 2Ep. 71

Tea + Hot Takes w/ Former WCW Cruiserweight and Hardcore Champ Crowbar | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E70

Will gets to sit down with a legend in the business. A multitime champion and a staple in WCW during their heyday, Crowbar. They discuss his run in the indies now versus in the 80’s and 90’s. They talk working in WWE before and after the WCW buyout and merger. They even dive a little into working for Rob Black and XPW. All this week and, Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Nov 22, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 70

Scandals In The Territories | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E69

Will, Allison and Bobby Sit down to discuss scandals in the territories. They also talk about what has them pissed off for greatness. The Boss B leads the group in news and rumors! All this week on BSCS!!! Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Nov 20, 20221 hr 42 minSeason 2Ep. 69

Anything Goes Episode 100 Style | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E68

In a very special edition of Anything Goes, it’s open mic nights at BSCS and we are joined by a ton of talking heads in the IWC to celebrate episode 100. They cover news and rumors from around the world of pro wrestling. Plus Katie gets in an argument with a pair of Yellow Shoes and Ted explains why Will and him are the pro wrestlers of Smacked Raw and Rn and KY are the sports entertainers. You never know what youll hear on this edition of BSCS! Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Nov 19, 20221 hr 27 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Do The Ratings Really Matter? | Botched Spots and Chair Shots | S2:E67

Marie Shadows from the Squared circle podcast joins the team to discuss if the ratings really matter. They dive into comparing WWE/AEW to the WWE/WCW battle in the 90’s, Streaming services and buy rates. What is the key-demo and does it make the difference in longevity of a company. Listen now and Remember to leave a 5***** star comment and review for a shout out. Out Now on All Platforms!!!

Nov 06, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 67
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