Skype is the new normal as Chad and the English Professor call into the show to join Mark. The three of them cover a solid AEW Dynamite along with some more WWE revisionist history on Raw and Smackdown. They then get into Mark's pick of the week: AWA Super Clash III from December 1988 which featured a Boot Camp Match and a World Title Unification! Chad fills us in on some dirt as well as a couple of WWE Superstars believed to be infected with Covid-19! The English Professor announced his choi...
Apr 12, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Defy and WCWC star Ricky Gibson joins Mark for a Rockin' good time on today's Can Crushers Spotlight! Ricky talks about how much he loves Ric Flair, Rick Steamboat, and Mankind! (It's like Ricky and Mark are soulmates!) Find out how being a web designer led to the start of Gibson's in-ring career and how his early matches were at flea markets! His training sessions with Jeremy Blanchard, Davey Richards, and The Grappler had visitors, including Roddy Piper! He's been in the ring with Gangrel, ...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min
While pro wrestling and the rest of the world are changing to met the needs of a new normal, Can Crushers adapts to satisfy the expectations of our listeners. Mark, Chad, and the English Professor are on a three-way Skype to bring you in-depth WrestleMania analysis! Please disregard the English Professor getting dressed after his shower and the pots and pans clanging as Chad prepares some beef jerky in his kitchen for Mark. The guys also touch on last week's AEW, the hot wrestling documentary...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 45 min
In today's spotlight, Mark talks to OVW official and host of Ringside Podcast, Daniel Spencer! Spencer tells us how he fell in love with wrestling and the influence that Tough Enough III winner Matt Cappotelli, had on his career! Spencer talks about how he and others in the pro wrestling business are handling the coronavirus and how he and Mark share a buddy in Ray Lyn! Spencer has reed matches with Tommy Dreamer, Colt Cabana, Tony Gunn, and Justin Smooth, but he has some dream matches he'd l...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Mark is obsessed with Tiger King and wants everyone to watch it! He and Chad touch on what's on everyone's mind and have an important message regarding the coronavirus. Pro wrestlers are staying busy by reaching out to fans on social media, and with very little new content on TV, the English Professor joins the guys to recap a classic Crockett Pay Per View: Starrcade '85, the Gathering! Mark and Chad wrap things up with a look ahead to WrestleMania with Chad telling us his most anticipated ma...
Mar 29, 2020•1 hr 39 min
Have you wondered what makes a great referee? Do you have a favorite referee, and if so, why? Chad and Mark talk to NWA ring official Jarrod Fritz, who had plans to try out for Tough Enough until life got in the way. Find out how Fritz's work as a massage therapist in the 2008 Olympics led to working with the WWE! He fills us in on the difference in training between wrestlers and referees, how he's staying motivated in these difficult times, as well as what to expect once the NWA comes back!F...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 6 min
There are some huge announcements on today's episode, including a really "cool" tournament, an IWC after party, and the launch of our Can Crushers YouTube channel! With no live audiences, WWE and AEW take different approaches to their television shows! The guys mention NWA and Impact, but with so little happening, the boys shift gears and cover some old-school events, starting with Chad's pick, Starrcade '85 next week! Listen as Mark pulls the tournament names out of his crusty Toledo Mudhens...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Spencer Slade shares his thoughts on how he and the wrestling world are dealing with the recent pandemic. A wrestler with amazing talent and potential, the Imagine Wrestling Champion discovered pro wrestling thanks to his grandfather and molded himself after Kurt Angle and Randy Orton. Having impaired hearing since childhood, Slade is brutally honest about his struggles and dealing with bullies. A gifted athlete who excelled at all sports in high school and college, Slade has a message for Ma...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Chad and Mark open the show with what's on everyone's mind: Coronavirus. They break down the week and discuss Smackdown performing in an empty arena, as well as what that means for other promotions. Schools are closed for #coronacation, so instead of a class lecture, the English Professor joins Mark to recap last night's IWC NINETEEN, at least what they were able to watch of it. Mark and Chad then try to guess what our current state of affairs means for the future of pro wrestling!!ratethispo...
Mar 15, 2020•2 hr 2 min
What kind of message did Jimmy Vegas send his friends and family, which included fellow wrestlers and his daughter, by busting Jack Pollock wide open? More importantly, what message does he have for Jack Pollock as the two set to clash at IWC NINETEEN this Saturday, March 14? The IWC Founding Father also fills us in on his training with Pittsburgh wrestling staples Dominic DeNucci and Shane Douglas as well as his time spent with Sandman and Raven. Injuries have slowed him down, but he has pla...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Mark starts the show by telling us about last night's drinking binge with the Rated X Can Crusher, Pat, that would make the Horseman blush! Chad discusses a Smoky Mountain Wrestling show in his New Stories From Wrestling segment! Mark has a follow-up announcement about OVW! Don't miss IWC NINETEEN this Saturday, March 14! The guys run the gamut of WWE Raw, Smackdown, and Elimination Chamber, along with NWA and AEW! The English Professor is taking a sabbatical, but you still have homework to d...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 34 min
This is a must listen!! Chad Miller calls into the Can Crusher Studio for more GROUND BREAKING NEWS!!!Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The Can Crushers Store!!https://crowdmade.com/collections/can-crushers-podcastDUBBY use promo code "CANCRUSHERS" to save 10%https://www.dubby.gg/?ref=gwwefxdfLooking for a podcast player that offers seamless sync across iOS/Android/Web/Desktop? Join Podurama today!https://podurama.com/podcast/can-crushers-wrestling-podcast-i139...
Mar 04, 2020•24 min
Strongman Dalton Wade never misses a workout, not even for the Can Crushers! But he does make time for an interview with Mark while killing it at the gym! Wade tells us about transitioning from bodybuilding to pro wrestling, training with Glen "Kane" Jacobs and "The Doctor of Desire" Tom Pritchard, and getting some good advice from Jay Bradley! He's chatted with and picked the brains of Arn Anderson, Ricky Steamboat, Koko B. Ware, William Regal, Jerry "The King" Lawler and Can Crusher fan fav...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Chad and The English Professor hand in their reports on the amount of actual wrestling on today's wrestling programs! Chad went to a house show last night and covers the latest news before the guys get into NWA, AEW, and ROH! The Professor is having a huge battle royal with all of his toys, and all his friends are invited! Chad and Mark give their opinion on AEW Revolution! Love our show? Then review us at ratethispodcast.com/cancrushers!Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crusher...
Mar 01, 2020•1 hr 47 min
Wrestling fans! Today's main attraction features legendary ring announcer, Gary Michael Cappetta! Mr. Cappetta tells Mark and Chad about the impact Bruno Sammartino had on him, where The Grand Wizard and Gordon Solie fit into his career, real-life brawls with fans attacking wrestlers, and doing the introductions for classic matches between Ric Flair and Rick Steamboat! Look for Mr. Cappetta in the Showdown: Legends of Wrestling video game, and pick up his book, "Bodyslams: Memoirs of a Wrestl...
Feb 24, 2020•54 min
Mark and Chad do the usual weekly rundown of WWE Raw, Smackdown, and NXT along with AEW. No homework this week as The English Professor joins Mark to discuss last night's IWC: Ignition which was a hot live show but had technical difficulties streaming! And it's about damn time we get Chad's take on things!Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The Can Crushers Store!!https://crowdmade.com/collections/can-crushers-podcastDUBBY use promo code "CANCRUSHERS" to save 10%...
Feb 23, 2020•1 hr 57 min
Is the Culmination a gang, or are they just misfits? Remy LaVey fills Mark in about the identity and mission of this mysterious foursome! Is Gory a potential member of the group? Or is he a foe? And what happened to the face paint? When Remy was a kid, he and his father loved watching Mick Foley! Find out about Remy's connection to the war between Demolition and the Powers of Pain and where he'll be wrestling WrestleMania Weekend! Plus, he has an exclusive announcement you'll only hear right ...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Mark and Chad checked out Imagine Pro Wrestling last night, and they plan to go back! They're joined by the English Professor to discuss the influence of music on pro wrestling and count down their favorite tunes! Mark and Chad then cover NWA, Raw, Smackdown, NXT, and AEW! It's still real to The English Professor, damn it! Don't forget to watch NXT Takeover Portland live tonight on the WWE Network!Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The Can Crushers Store!!https:...
Feb 16, 2020•1 hr 37 min
A search for wrestling podcasts in the U.S. connected Israeli wrestler Tye Clodd with Can Crushers! Chad joins Mark as the guys ask "The Last & Most Honest Man in Pro Wrestling" about the wrestling industry in Israel! Find out about brushes with Billy Gunn, Darby Allin, and Sammy Guevara, and if he plans to wrestle in the States any time soon! The guys dig deeper and get Clodd's thoughts on some hot topics as well as finding out his greatest fear! It's an interview that spans continents a...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Chad comes to the show bearing gifts! The guys then talk bout their week before digging into some juicy topics, like Kenny Omega/Jim Cornette Twitter battle! An email from a listener means Mark has homework assignments for Chad and The English Professor! Mark and Chad cover WWE Raw and Smackdown a little more extensively but still make time to discuss the good stuff happening in AEW and NWA! The English Professor shares some Rocky Johnson stories before Mark and Chad close the show with some ...
Feb 09, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Amber Nova, the OPW Women's Champion has wrestled all over North America, Africa, Panama, and the UK! She's worked for NXT and Impact against top talent such as Allie, Allysin Kay, Io Sheria, Kairi Sane, and Nikki Cross! Her love and knowledge of cars make her a natural fit for an Advance Auto Part commercial! She wouldn't even need a rehearsal or a tune up first! And the big question on everyone's mind: would Amber Nova let Mark cook for her? Send us a Text Message.Collar X Elbow - The ...
Feb 05, 2020•41 min
Mark and Chad talk video games a little bit, specifically Fire Pro Wrestling, as Chad had never heard of the game! Can you even believe that! Then they run the gauntlet of Raw, Smackdown, and the Royal Rumble before covering AEW and NWA! The English Professor is slowly turning heel on his favorite female superstar in WWE! The guys then touch on some of the weekly stories that popped up online. Being fans of all sports, Mark and Chad also talk about the passing of NBA megastar, Kobe Bryant and...
Feb 02, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Mark bangs on the locker room door, and Gillberg emerges with awesome stories about his love for wrestling and of food fights on the road! Find out how Duane Gill became a Goldberg parody and why Barry Hardy and Owen Hart hold such special places in his heart! Although he's still an active wrestler, Gillberg's last match is coming up soon! Find out where, when, and who he selected to wrestling in his final match!Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The Can Crusher...
Jan 29, 2020•58 min
The guys extensively cover NWA Hard Times! The wrestling world reached out to share their Royal Rumble predictions with Can Crushers Nation! Most are tame in comparison to Mark and Chad's bold picks! It's only January, but the English Professor has a match of the year candidate! The guys also cover AEW Dynamite, Raw, and Smackdown! It's a packed show discussing a good chunk of the New Golden Age of Wrestling in which we live!Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch...
Jan 26, 2020•1 hr 45 min
Mark is on location at the English Professor's house as the boys "extensively" cover their favorite IWC event of the year, Reloaded! But first they touch on some very important issues in pro wrestling, namely the allegations against Tessa Blanchard and the recent passing of the "Soul Man" Rocky Johnson. They talk about some highlights from NWA Powerrr and AEW, and John gets especially whiny when discussing the women's divisions on Raw and SmackDown!Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy ...
Jan 19, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Today's Can Crushers Spotlight features someone whose work has spotlighted so many of the wrestlers we know and love! Mark Martinez and The English Professor talk to Evan Ginzburg to discuss two of his films, The Wrestler and 350 Days! Ginzburg speaks with the same honesty as the wrestlers in his documentary as he tells us about auditions for the films and the countless hours of footage that never made it to the final cut! He also shares his deep passion and appreciation for the wrestling bus...
Jan 18, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Bulk Nasty is ready to take on any of the IWC champions at IWC Reloaded on Saturday, January 18! He talks about his matches with fellow big men, Jimmy Vegas and AEW's Wardlow, as well as what his reign as IWC High Stakes Champion meant to him! His Mount Rushmore includes fellow western Pennsylvanian, Bruno Sammartino! And finally addresses the big question on everyone's mind: can Bulk read? Send us a Text Message.Collar X Elbow - The Wrestling BrandUse promo code CanCrushers to save 10% ...
Jan 15, 2020•56 min
Mark and Chad tell us their predictions and wishes for the Reset Button at IWC Reloaded on January 18! WWE's booking continues to baffle the boys, and they don't hold back with their thoughts on Raw, Smackdown, or NXT! The English Professor confesses to having been kayfabed! AEW won the ratings war, but Dynamite hit a little bump in the road. NWA continues to be their favorite weekly wrestling program! The guys have an idea for a round table discussion about great wrestling books! It's been t...
Jan 12, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Who sucks now? Not the guy in this interview! Dylan Bostic may not wrestle in IWC anymore, but he's been plenty busy reenergizing All Star Pro Wrestling! The Justin Bieber of pro wrestling tells Mark about training with Rip Rogers during his OVW days, wrestling Ryback in WWE, and recently appearing on AEW! But it's not all pleasantries as Mark and Dylan get into a little heated banter! Send us a Text Message.Collar X Elbow - The Wrestling BrandUse promo code CanCrushers to save 10% off y...
Jan 08, 2020•41 min
The holidays are over, and Mark and Chad are happy to welcome everyone back to the show. They talk about Wrestle Kingdom Day 1 and the retirement of a true wrestling innovator, Jushin Thunder Liger. They move on to discuss some really good episodes of AEW Dynamite and NWA Powerrr! Chad brings us a history lesson on wrestling contracts, and the English Professor is happy to see real managers back in American pro wrestling! The guys also cover some unwatchable Raw and Smackdown shows. Is there ...
Jan 05, 2020•1 hr 45 min
