EPISODE 26- Lucha Underground is BACK! And kicking off the return of the hit wrestling show on El Rey, I also had the great honor & opportunity of sitting down with the premiere challenger to the Lucha Underground Championship, Willie Mack. "The Mack" & I had a very eccentric conversation of sorts in Queens, New York before attending a local wrestling event. Subjects also include: - White Castle - Lucha Underground & Netflix - "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Using the Stone Cold Stun...
Jun 01, 2017•39 min
EPISODE 25- (For MATURE audiences only) Former WWE (Smackdown) Tag Team Champion & current Lucha Underground star Paul London & myself sit down for a totally fun interview after a show in Staten Island.To date,this is one of the funniest interviews I've ever had so far! Lots of pure randomness, guaranteed! Subjects also include: - Singing his entrance theme - Outfit & codpiece? - Crotch power?! - Pre-match exercises - Bobby Brown - Longest reigning WWE (Smackdown) Tag Champions - Bei...
May 03, 2017•51 min
EPISODE 24- Coming out of Cleveland, Ohio, Shane Taylor is one of Ring Of Honor's newest acquisitions on the main roster. Formally a tag team partner of "Limitless" Keith Lee on ROH, the "Notorious" one has set off into a journey in the "Honorable Ring" to mark a path for himself whether it's joining The Rebellion with Caprice Coleman & The All Night Express (Kenny King & Rhett Titus) or calling out top guy Jay Briscoe to see who's the toughest in the promotion. I recently caught up with...
Apr 13, 2017•1 hr 9 min
EPISODE 23- (PARENTAL ADVISORY) Again, this REALLY isn't for kids or PG minded people! I recently sat down with the infamous Vinny the Guido from Long Island. We talk a bevy of MANY topics and joke about many subjects including: - His fiance, Zainab Ali - His "Guido" lifestyle - Relationship tips - Getting in the entertainment/wrestling industry - Death threats in Philadelphia along with a funny police story - How to successfully execute a wrestling promo - Floatation therapy - His yearly Hallow...
Mar 16, 2017•52 min
EPISODE 22- Fire,baby! The interview & the music selection is ALL FIRE! As a True Believer of Lucha Underground, it was an honor to sit down with the one and only Rey Fenix in this rare interview. A very humble star & student of professional wrestling, we talk about the past, present & future of his career among other things. Topics include: - His new name - Idols, Rey Mysterio Jr & Super Crazy - Happiness in wrestling - Lucha Underground - Story with Catrina & Mil Muertes - ...
Feb 14, 2017•37 min
EPISODE 21- Negativity is bad, mm'kay? At the past Battle Club Pro: Fight Forever event, I got the chance to speak with the General Manager/Color Commentator, Dave D-Struction and speak with him about such topics as: - WrestlePro - Current Tier 1 Wrestling Champion, Darius Carter - (Darius Carter running a promo during our interview) - His podcast, D-Struction 101 - Negativity in the indie wrestling business - Self inducing blowhards - "Concrete Rose" Sonny Kiss - Anthony Bowens - The growth &am...
Jan 26, 2017•50 min
Since it has been a year since I started ShiLounge, I decided to thank the people who has been supporting & listening along the way as well as set up goals & future developments over the next calendar year that is 2017. I also give some inspirational words to those that are starting to tune in as well. And also, spread the word, why don't you? Work hard in order to achieve the rewards that the future may bring! New Year, New Goals! Cheers... #ShiHands
Jan 20, 2017•16 min
EPISODE 20- Upon closing out the Wrestlecade weekend, I sit down with "Joshi Queen" Roni Nicole aka Japan's "Big Bang Nicole" right after the Queens Of Combat show in North Carolina. We discuss such topics like: - Humble Beginnings - Houston, TX - Max Moon - Booker T & Sharmell - Michelle Obama - Training - Japan - Health & Wellness - Focus - Roni's mindset in the business - Crazy road trip stories and more Also before the music & interview, I did a small rant about wrestler shaming ...
Jan 12, 2017•45 min
Hidden Gems EP 1- Back in June 2016 during Comedian Justin Hires' act in the Baltimore Comedy Factory, I caught up with an upcoming comedian from Kansas City, Reggie Jr. His act was so hilarious that I had to interview him during that weekend. We discuss such topics like: -Trappin' Jokes -Beginnings in Comedy -Atlanta -Military Roots -Art of Comedy -Growing up in the 'Hood -Inspirations -His most crazy comedy story -Cafe 347, Baltimore This episode is sponsored & provided by Baltimore Comedy...
Dec 20, 2016•17 min
EPISODE 19- Bow Down to the Queen (Of Rings), Current Global Force Wrestling wrestler Lei'D Tapa! During WrestleCade weekend in Winston-Salem, NC, the Queen (Of Rings) & I graciously sit down backstage and have an elegant & wildly entertaining interview. Also with us is her longtime husband & manager Royal Red. We discuss such topics like: -TNA Wrestling -Transitioning from Wrestling to MMA -Relatives in the NFL -Football Talk -How Lei'D met Royal Red -Introduction of Royal Red -Diff...
Dec 20, 2016•42 min
EPISODE 18- Following another great WrestlePro show in New Jersey, I finally had the chance to sit down & have a nostalgic chat with my good friend Shining Wizards Eddie who also is a wrestling manager by the name of "Shining" Edward Jackson who also manages the stable, the Edward Jackson Five. We continuously talk nostagia throughout this session as well as topics like: -Love for the business -Wrestling Nostalgia & Cheap Heat -Backyard Wrestling -Shining Wizards Podcast -Movies & Wr...
Dec 16, 2016•52 min
EPISODE 17- Right after appearing on an episode of Legends TV With Evan Ginzburg, I'm finally reunited with one of my good friends, Independent Wrestling Ring Announcer Michael Scott (Big Maggle) to record a special & unique interview. We end up talking topics such as: -Wrestling origins -His beloved father & the memories he shares -Brief run-in during the interview by "King of Sir Style" Brud Anderson -Terry Funk impressions -Legendary Wrestling Journalist Bill Apter -Splash Mountain?! ...
Dec 08, 2016•48 min
EPISODE 16- I recently sat down with ECW Legend & House of Hardcore Founder/Owner Tommy Dreamer after making a "run-in" during Rob Van Dam's comedy show in Jimmy's Famous Seafood of Baltimore. He also sat down to promote is upcoming House of Hardcore shows in Milwaukee, Philadelphia & Baltimore in December. We also discuss other topics as: -What made him start House of Hardcore -The progression of House of Hardcore since it's inception -The recent firing of former ECW commentator Joey St...
Nov 22, 2016•47 min
EPISODE 15- Wrestling Fans, from the Monster Factory Super Camp in Paulsboro, NJ, Legendary WCW/NWA Ring Announcer Gary Michael Cappetta! He and I sit down after the Super Camp session at the World Famous Monster Factory in New Jersey briefly and discuss such topics as: -His start in the business & where he was before starting -Working in the American Wrestling Association -Comparing the WWF & NWA/WCW -Being seperated from the wrestlers (even changing in a broom closet) -Scariest moment ...
Nov 17, 2016•35 min
EPISODE 14- (PARENTAL ADVISORY) I sat down with 2014 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee, Jake "The Snake" Roberts in Baltimore right before his Unspoken Word concert backstage discussing such topics as: - #Unspoken Word Tour - Ronnie Garvin - Joey Ryan - Poughkeepsie, NY - NBC Executive Dick Ebersol - Gene Okerlund - What bought him to do standup - His recent documentary, The Resurrection of Jake the Snake - Mickey Rourke & 2008 movie The Wrestler - Scott Hall & Diamond Dallas Page - Most impactf...
Aug 30, 2016•39 min
EPISODE 13- I recently caught up with Kim Coles & John Henton of the hit show "Living Single," most notable for their iconic roles as Synclaire James & Overton Wakefield Jones respectively, right after their stand up comedy show at the Baltimore Comedy Factory discussing such topics as: - Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns - Working on Living Single - Overton & Sinclair Chemistry - 23rd Anniversary of the show's airing - Kim Coles' outside endeavors - John Henton's handyman charact...
Aug 26, 2016•29 min
EPISODE 12- I review SummerSlam 2016 with Johnny Crabcakes of Jimmy's Famous Seafood of Baltimore, MD while discussing such topics as: - Holy Foley - "Broken" Matt Hardy & TNA - Long title reigns - CM Punk's UFC Debut - Seth Rollins injuring Finn Balor - Being a fan of Rusev & Lana - The Miz's recent infamous promo on Talking Smack - His debut match in Maryland Championship Wrestling - Facing Ken Dixon & Dixon Line - Lio Rush - Damien Sandow - His Greek Tights - "Crabcake City" shirt...
Aug 25, 2016•57 min
EPISODE 11- This episode of ShiLounge, I sit down with Evolve Wrestling star & current Full Impact Pro (FIP) Champion Fred Yehi discussing such topics as: - Defending the FIP Title - Being able to compete for the CWC Qualifying Match - TJ Perkins - Technical Style - Pokemon Go - Atlanta,GA - Inspirations - Chris Jericho - WWA4 Wrestling School & AR Fox - "Icon" BJ Walker - Evolve Wrestling - Origins of the Yehi name - Hate Page? and more... For more On Fred Yehi, catch him on: Twitter: @...
Aug 17, 2016•40 min
EPISODE 10- This episode of ShiLounge, I interview former UFC Star turned Independent Wrestling Star, Matt Riddle discussing such topics as: -Monster Factory's Danny Cage -Brutal Bob Evans -Video games vs Mobile games -Pokemon Go -Dragonball Z -Starting MMA as a kid -His UFC career & The Ultimate Fighter -How he was fired from UFC -Marijuana -Meeting Rob Van Dam -Evolve Wrestling & Beyond Wrestling -William Regal -His wrestling gear (of lack thereof) -World Famous Monster Factory -His re...
Aug 04, 2016•51 min
EPISODE 9- (PARENTAL ADVISORY) In this episode of ShiLounge, I interview Comedian Justin Hires of hit CBS show Rush Hour, discussing such topics as: -Headlining for the first time in Baltimore -Hecklers/Strange Fans -Funny Families -Chris Tucker -"Comparing Carters" -Acting Orgins/Auditions and more... Follow Justin Hires on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @JustinHires Musical Guest: Chris Prythm of ill-iteracy Song: Wind-Up (Beat) Album: N/A Follow on: FB: Chris Prythm Twitter: @ChrisPrythm ...
May 04, 2016•36 min
EPISODE 8- In this episode of ShiLounge, I interview 2008 Grammy Winner & Neo Soul singer Dwele discussing such topics as: -Touring -Working for Triple A -Slum Village -Starting out -Soulquarians -Erykah Badu -Musical Roots -Drake -Dogs -The late great producer, J Dilla and more... Musical Guest: Pastel Song: The Right Time Album: Passions Follow Pastel on: FB: facebook.com/ThaJList Twitter: @ImPastel IG: @IAmPastel Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: facebook.com/shin.blade.808 Twitter: @shinsatio...
Apr 21, 2016•28 min
EPISODE 7- In this episode of ShiLounge, I interview Indie Star & Keystone Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion Josef Von Schmidt discussing such topics as: -Winning multiple titles simultaneously -Strangest countries he's ever visited/Wrestling abroad -Getting into wrestling -Setting goals -The Art of Technical Wrestling & psychology -Advice from Sabu & John Cena Sr -His mentor, Ox Baker -Sgt Slaughter -His many finishers and more Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: facebook.com/shin.blade.8...
Mar 31, 2016•37 min
In this episode of ShiLounge, I sit down with the "Neon Ninja" Facade & his valet, Dani Mo, at the YP in Lancaster, PA after a LCW (now Keystone Pro Wrestling) on Christmas Day. We talk about: -Surge! drinks -Ladder matches -Surge! parties -Wrestling in Russia -Wrestling video games -Origins in wrestling -Backyard wrestling -How he met his valet/girlfriend Dani Mo -Being different -TMNT & Kevin Nash -Vanilla Ice's Ninja Rap -Tag champions with Matt Hardy -Remix Pro Wrestling and more... ...
Feb 11, 2016•1 hr 19 min
EPISODE 5- I sit down with the "Bayonne Badass" Dan Maff of WrestlePro (formally of Pro Wrestling Syndicate) after the PWS vs Global Force Wrestling show in Rahway, NJ. We talk about: -His start in the business -Charlie & Russ Haas -Working with Homicide & Low-Ki -Having a code in wrestling -"Showoff" Theory -The right training techniques -True happiness -Being "fresh." Follow Dan Maff: Twitter: @DannyMaff1 Instagram: @danny_maff_wrestlepro Follow Me: Facebook: facebook.com/shin.blade.80...
Feb 02, 2016•55 min
EPISODE 4- In this episode, WWE NXT standout Leva Bates A.K.A. Blue Pants and I sit down and discuss such topics as: -Cosplay -Being a fan of wrestling -Training in Team 3D Academy -Mixing wrestling & cosplay -Starting out -Being Chun-Li at a Georgia show -Almost losing her "Blue Pants" -Fan cosplay suggestions -Favorite cosplay outfit -Her "Price is Right" theme song -Internet trolling -Fan artwork -SHIMMER & Shine -Geek Soapbox -Video games -"Crushes" Catch Leva Bates on social media: ...
Jan 26, 2016•1 hr 12 min
EPISODE 3- sit down with 2011 WWE Hall Of Fame Inductee Ron Simmons for a ten minute interview and discuss such topics as: -Being the first "Black" World Heavyweight Champion instead of "African American" -Florida State & Legendary coach Bobby Bowden being a father figure -Today's family values -Life outside of WWE -Car collecting & restoring -His family life and more... Featured Song: Kingdom by Ill-iteracy Facebook & Twitter: Ill-iteracy Follow Shin-Blade: Facebook: facebook.com/sh...
Jan 19, 2016•29 min
EPISODE 2- This week on ShiLounge, I sit down with Former WWF/WWE Manager Oscar of Men On A Mission in Milwaukee, WI, discussing such topics as: -Bad Hotels -Growing up in Brooklyn -Brooklyn then & now -Rap Origins -Making it in Los Angeles -Hollywood & Andrew Dice Clay -Vince McMahon -Wrestlemania IX -Meeting Sir Mo & Mabel of Men On A Mission -Jay Lethal -Guidelines for future wrestlers -Rental cars -The infamous "Four Doinks" match at 1993 Survivor Series -Not turning heel with M....
Jan 11, 2016•1 hr 11 min
EP 1- Bill Apter- Is Wrestling Broken? by Shin-Blade
Jan 01, 2016•58 min
In about one week, ShiLounge will be airing the FIRST episode in the beginning of 2016! I can't wait! I give you my thoughts as well as a further explanation of what this show entails. Shout out to the countries of Indonesia, India, Morocco & the United Kingdom for showing their support! For more, catch me on: Facebook: facebook.com/shin.blade.808 Twitter: @ShinSationalOne Instagram: @officialshinblade Thank you & see you soon! #ShiHands
Dec 28, 2015•7 min
An introduction for my new podcast titled ShiLounge about me conducting sit down interviews with various wrestlers, entertainers and other interesting people of nature. Premieres January 2016. Enjoy! #ShiHands Facebook: facebook.com/Shin.Blade.808 Twitter: @ShinSationalOne Instagram: @officialshinblade
Dec 23, 2015•2 min
