The following podcast is scheduled for one fall! The Can Crushers are back with a special episode covering the Code Red/Asylum joint card! Mark was the ring announcer for the event and is joined today by Noodle and The English Professor! The guys cover the matches and promos but also talk briefly about what they like on Raw, Smackdown, NXT, and AEW! No worries; we will back to our usual antics next week with coverage of OVW, MLW and more Can Crushers Spotlights! Send us a Text Message.Su...
Sep 22, 2019•1 hr 16 min
The Can Crushers scrap all storylines and dedicate today’s episode to the memory of a very beautiful woman and closet wrestling fan, Helen Martinez, who entered into eternal rest. Mark Martinez shares warm stories about his mother and is joined by his tag team partner, Paul Thomas, The Rated X Can Crusher Pat Lupino, The English Professor John Patalano, and the Can Crushers’ former favorite sponsor, Dom Patalano. The boys share stories about Helen’s love of Magnum TA, her knowledge of WWF LJN...
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 13 min
William Lutz is a former OVW TV Champion, and he's also qualified for the $100,000 Ladder Match at Fight For Freedom on September 11! But he has even loftier goals that he shares with Mark today on Can Crushers Spotlight! Lutz also discusses his training and his start in the wrestling industry! Mark has a comparison in mind when he thinks of Lutz, but Lutz doesn't see it that way!Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The Can Crushers Store!!https://crowdmade.com/co...
Aug 30, 2019•39 min
Not since Jim Ross introduced fake Razor Ramón and Diesel have two wrestling personalities been so ripped off! But Mark and Paul know that Captain Lou was right when he said, "Often imitated but never duplicated!" The guys talk about the joint Asylum/Code Red card they attended as well as Raw and Smackdown. Mark covers OVW, and the English Professor actually dismisses us without homework! Don't forget about AEW All Out on Saturday! And just when you were getting used to Wednesday, the guys ar...
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Jimmy Nutts is back at IWC, and the Can Crushers were the first to grab him for interview! He can't wait to get his hands on Dylan Bostic at IWC's High Stakes 3 on September 13 in Wheeling, WV! Find out what Jimmy's been doing to get physically and mentally prepared for his return! As always, Mark and John dig a little deeper into the past to find out how Jimmy went pro! Listen in, and #LetsGoNutts! Send us a Text Message.Collar X Elbow - The Wrestling BrandUse promo code CanCrushers to ...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Our lovable garbage slingers cover the Stomp Out Cancer event they attended last weekend before giving Crazii Shea some air time to push the Asylum & Code Red Wrestling joint event in Clearfield this Saturday! Mark & Paul have free tickets for two lucky listeners! The guys also talk OVW, Raw, and Smackdown! The English Professor recalls some great King of the Ring moments! Plus this week's episode features the Rated X Can Crusher covering MCW! And listen carefully to the garbage tip o...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Duke "The Dumpster" Droese blows the lid off of what it was like to work during a transitional period in pro wrestling! Mark and John "The English Professor" learn about the guts it took for Mike Droese to approach Vince McMahon and ask for a job with the WWF/WWE! Find out what pay was like while the business struggled! Best of all, "The Dumpster" is a class act who never trashes anyone!Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The Can Crushers Store!!https://crowdmade...
Aug 17, 2019•1 hr 3 min
On this week's Spotlight, Mark had the opportunity to talk with former OVW TV Champion Drew Hernandez. Drew informs us how hard it was the first few weeks of training, how wrestling is truly a "family", and talks about some of the goals he has for his wrestling career. As always, Thanks to Al Snow and Chad Miller for making this possible! Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The Can Crushers Store!!https://crowdmade.com/collections/can-crushers-podcastDUBBY ...
Aug 15, 2019•40 min
Even though Mark did a ninety-minute show on IWC, he still has more to say about it! Chad joins him to cover MLW and co-host, because Paul is getting antsy about his football retirement. Then Mark goes solo on OVW. The guys pick apart a decent but not great SummerSlam followed by their brief thoughts on a less-than-stellar Raw and Smackdown. The English Professor demands more classroom participation! Don't forget Stomp Out Cancer is this Friday! Listen to hear if you won the tickets!Send us a...
Aug 14, 2019•2 hr 10 min
The Can Crushers made a last minute decision to attend IWC Caged Fury, and this show was absolutely Nutts! IRS and The English Professor join Mark for a recap of a card that easily had several Match of the Year candidates! From title changes to wild finishes to double switches to surprise returns, IWC Caged Fury delivered it all!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 "...
Aug 11, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Mark had the pleasure to sit down with former two-time OVW TV Champion and former four-time OVW Tag Team Champion, "Bro God" Dustin Jackson. We find out Dustin loves video games and parties, which Mark agrees are two of his favorites things, too. The guys then dive into all types of wrestling and talk about some places Dustin would like to wrestle during his career. As always, Thanks to Al Snow and Chad Miller for making this possible. Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crus...
Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 1 min
The greatest tag team in wrestling podcast history is reunited as Paul joins Mark for the first time in weeks to discuss Raw and Smackdown Live! NWA and MLW guru Chad joins Mark to talk about a major announcement tonight at 6:00pm! Mark recaps his weekend in Louisville and welcomes recent OVW draftee AJ Daniels to the show. There's beer on the line once again as Mark and Paul make SummerSlam predictions. The English Professor is worked up and ready for some Kung Fu Fighting! Support local wre...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 53 min
This week you can hear the paranoia in Mark's voice as he welcomes OVW star Chace Destiny to the show. Chace talks about all the demons he has battled to get to where he is today but knows there are more to come. Chace also discusses how Matt Cappotelli, Rip Rogers, and Al Snow have given him the building blocks to be successful in the ring; he has just twisted them to pave his own path. Thanks to Al Snow & Chad Miller for making this possible.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy C...
Aug 02, 2019•36 min
Mark checks in on Asylum Pro Wrestling's Crazii Shea and gets us an update on his health and the upcoming show, Skin Deep. Without Chad, Mark gives us the MLW report then chats with The Final Count's own Ryan Mosley about the latest happenings in OVW. Paul calls into the show to give his thoughts on Raw and Smackdown, as well his love to Can Crusher Nation. The English Professor is chomping on his nails over the Yankees possibly letting the division slip away. Finally, Mark gives us all a cha...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Mark had the pleasure to chat with one of the fastest rising stars in OVW, Dani! The two talked about Dani's first match, the amount of training she puts in on a daily basis, the reason why she decided to attend the Al Snow Wrestling Academy, and being partnered with Stamina Pro. Dani also tells Can Crusher Nation about... well you will have to take a listen and find out who one of her closest friends is. As always, a huge THANK YOU goes goes out to Al Snow and Chad Miller for opening the doo...
Jul 26, 2019•34 min
Did you miss us? Mark was announcing a baseball tournament yesterday, but the guys are back today! Now that football is behind him, Paul is dusting off his chops and getting back on stage. While he's at rehearsal, Mark invites Chad to be on the show to discuss MLW, WWE, NWA, and ROH. As usual, Mark has your OVW report. The English Professor was not impressed with the Raw Reunion. Don't forget to keep voting in the Can Crushers Wrestling Legacy Tournament. Next week, we'll be back to our usual...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 29 min
On this episode Mark has the privilege to chat with OVW Women's Champion Megan Bayne! Meg talks about her training, competing in the first ever OVW Combine and what it would mean to her to get one of those coveted spots to the Al Snow Wrestling Academy, and where she sees herself in five years. Thanks, as always, to Al Snow and Chad Miller for making this possible and thanks once again to Megan for coming on the show. Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The ...
Jul 18, 2019•38 min
Mark is starting to feel like Bill Apter from the PWI territory days with all of the wrestling he's covering this week. Fortunately, he has his reporters on the road for him as IRS has the IWC "Threat Level Midnight" review, the English Professor gives his take on AEW "Fight for the Fallen", and Chad discusses MLW. Despite recovering from surgery, Mark takes the bulk of the work as he covers OVW, Raw, Smackdown, and Extreme Rules without Paul. Fleck from Code Red Wrestling & Asylum Pro Wr...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 56 min
Mark makes the trip to Joppa, MD to experience MCW's Shamrock Cup. He is joined by "The Rated X Can Crusher" Pat Lupino to cover the show. The guys break down each match and talk about upcoming shows that they would like to attend. Mark & Pat then welcome John "The English Professor" to the show to unleash the new Can Crushers tournament, which may end up being the best thus far. Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The Can Crushers Store!!https://crowdma...
Jul 14, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Mark had the opportunity to chat with one of OVW's rising stars KTD. During the conversation you find out Mark was completely wrong with a comparison, how KTD learned and adapted some new training ideas from the combine, and how it felt to be in Fort Knox. Thanks to Al Snow and Chad Miller for making the Can Crushers Spotlights possible. Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The Can Crushers Store!!https://crowdmade.com/collections/can-crushers-podcastDUBBY us...
Jul 12, 2019•39 min
What a lineup we have for you this week!! Mark & Paul blast through Raw and Smackdown. As Paul begins to stumble with the OVW report, Mark makes the call to the bullpen and brings in the fast talking English Professor to close the door on some drama. Finally getting the call to the big leagues this week, Mark welcomes Chad Parana to the show to start a new weekly segment on MLW. Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The Can Crushers Store!!https://crowdmad...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 34 min
This week's episode, Mark had the opportunity to talk with former OVW TV Champion Randall Floyd! The guys talk about how Randall's love for wrestling ignited as a youngster and still burns today, his love for Randy "Macho Man" Savage, participating in the first ever OVW combine and why Randall is going to punch Mark in the face the next time he shows up at Davis Arena. Thanks to Al Snow and Chad Miller for making this all possible.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch...
Jul 05, 2019•41 min
There must have been something in the beer, because Paul calls out Chad Miller and William Alexander Moore from OVW. Mark also has a dumpster fire to control, as he leaks a bit about the feud between himself and Randall Floyd. The guys do get around to talking wrestling, as there was a bunch to cover: AEW's Fyter Fest, ROH's Best in the World, OVW 1037, Raw, & Smackdown. The English Professor tames all the "Wilde" and brings some sort of order to the show. Send us a Text Message.Sup...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 12 min
This week's episode Mark chats with OVW star William Alexander Moore. They talk about the sacrifices William has made traveling from England to Kentucky to train, the passion Moore has for the business of pro wrestling and the differences in training between Al Snow and Terry Thatcher. Moore recently completed in the first ever OVW combine and we get his reactions to how he performed during the event, as well as how that day has changed his training. Thanks to Al Snow and Chad Miller for maki...
Jun 28, 2019•41 min
This show required Mark & Paul to drink more beer than normal, but that is not a bad thing. The guys answer some questions that have been shelved from a prior episode, recap Stomping Grounds, Raw, and Smackdown, and get excited for AEW's Fyter Fest this weekend. The English Professor is back from vacation and is like a caged animal. No OVW report this week, but that gives Paul more time to study up.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The Can Crushers Store!!h...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min
This week's episode has everyone, but Mark calling into the studio. (He now has more to edit...Thanks guys!!) Nonetheless, we are please to announce that the NEW IWC Heavyweight Champion JaXon Argos calls into the show to talk about Super Indy (Argos) 18 and possibly ruffle some feathers. Thanks, guys; John, Paul, Soup, Ryan for calling in to chat about wrestling at some point in the show. Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The Can Crushers Store!!https://c...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 50 min
In this week's Can Crushers Spotlight, Mark gets the opportunity to chat with the "Heir Apparent" Chris LeRusso. They talked about parts of LeRusso's 16 year career and some of the notable stars he had the chance to share the square circle with over those years. LeRusso has a busy schedule in the upcoming months, but first he has to survive the next two weekends as he will be tested at IWC's Super Indy 18 and Imagine Pro Wrestling Vol. 3. Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can ...
Jun 14, 2019•42 min
Today Mark & Paul unwind and celebrate one year of Can Crushers! They reminisce about a few of the past guests & shows, but they also look forward to what else is in the works for these two beer drinking garbage men. As they touch on Raw and Smackdown, the English Professor chimes in with a valid point on something that the guys have complained about since day one-ish. Mark welcomes Ryan Mosley from The Final Count to the show to chat about OVW and their huge show this weekend at Fort...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Next Saturday, June 15, is IWC's hottest show of the year, Super Indy! In the first episode of Season 2 of Can Crushers, Mark talks with IWC owners Jenny & Justin Plummer about the card and their huge plans that could either bust the company or take it to the next level! Take a listen and discover why IWC is one of the Can Crushers' favorite independent wrestling promotions. Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Buy Can Crushers Merch At The Can Crushers Store!!https://crowdmade.co...
Jun 07, 2019•46 min
With a scheduling issue this week, Mark has to find a way to juggle family, friends, wrestling, a wrestling interview on the same day as Can Crushers, No Paul, and broken things all before dinner. Something has to give and hopefully The English Professor can help us out by bringing good news about a Raw segment. Mark welcomes Ethan back to the show to talk a little about OVW and their family trip to Kentucky, before going on a bit of a rant on Raw, Smackdown, and SuperShow Down. Send us ...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 2 min
