Todd Eastman chats with two Riot City Wrestling stars Rocky Menero about his comeback to full time competition and his approach to the psychology of the business plus current Professional Championship Wrestling tag team champion Eli Theseus about his experiences at the Lance Storm Academy and living with Brian Pillman jr Also find out where you can catch LIVE wrestling in your state this weekend!! Twitter - @WrestleRadioAU @Beasteastman Hear over 150 EPISODES of Where The Action Is, Drawing Heat...
Jun 05, 2018•58 min
On this episode Todd is backstage at VPW where he catches up with Rufio to chat about his character development, teaching the next generation of QLD wrestling and much more. He also talks to Jax Jordan about his transition from Tag to singles competition & finally Lynx talks about learning a whole new facet of professional wrestling Twitter - @WrestleRadioAU @Beasteastman Hear over 150 EPISODES of Where The Action Is, Drawing Heat, HeelingOut & AxeCast at WrestleRadioAustralia.libsyn.com...
May 28, 2018•39 min
On this episode we preview the shows happening around the country this weekend & Todd catches up with Abbey Mac from UPW and VPW Champion Giant Kyote about their respective upcoming shows Twitter - @WrestleRadioAU @Beasteastman Hear over 150 EPISODES of Where The Action Is, Drawing Heat, HeelingOut & AxeCast at WrestleRadioAustralia.libsyn.com . Subscribe on iTunes, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio... it's FREE. Theme song ' Where The Action Is ' by @Thunderstag...
May 23, 2018•42 min
We are back and Todd Eastman is holding down the fort this ep as he talks to two tag teams on the Queensland scene, Surf n Turf & former AWA and current VPW tag team champs Headstrong Twitter - @WrestleRadioAU @Beasteastman Hear over 150 EPISODES of Where The Action Is, Drawing Heat, HeelingOut & AxeCast at WrestleRadioAustralia.libsyn.com . Subscribe on iTunes, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio... it's FREE. Theme song ' Where The Action Is ' by @Thunderstag...
May 14, 2018•32 min
He's a writer, journalist, podcaster, WON HOF voter and Australia's #1 shit stirrer. The guy behind THAT Facebook group, Dann Lennard, is here to talk wrestling in Australia and the evolution he's seen over the past 3 decades, accountability, tape trading, the days of the "Apter mags", and a heap of random stuff. (Like making mix tapes on a cassette recorder) Recorded over 6 months ago, this episode was initially intended to be recorded during Dann's trip to Adelaide. We did it over the phone in...
Dec 01, 2017•1 hr 53 min
World Series Wrestling Promoter Adrian Manera speaks to Todd Eastman about the IA2K17 tour, the hurdles he's jumped to bring it back, and working with Aussie promotions to better the industry down under. WSW is bringing stars like Austin Aries, X-Pac, Zack Sabre Jnr, Brian Cage, The Headbangers and many more to Australia for International Assault, with The Briscoe Brothers already announced for 2018. *IA2K17 Melbourne is SOLD OUT. Limited tickets available in other cities. Check out World Series...
Nov 23, 2017•31 min
Todd Eastman and 'Showtime' Jake Nova catch up with QLD's gentle giant RIP RIELLY. Topics include..... How he broke into the industry Working big man style Undeserving talent PROWL's recent comeback show The lack of wrestlers who ask veterans for feedback Constructing a match, ...and plenty more. PLUS Todd vents in the return of 'Views From The East'. (Apologies for the mic knocks during the interview) **Slex vs Okada 'Sizzle Reel' audio is the property of Melbourne City Wrestling. See NPJW star...
Nov 04, 2017•34 min
An episode 2 years in the making... we sit down with one of the most talented professional wrestlers Australia has ever produced, former 5 time Explosive Pro Wrestling champion, Marcius Pitt of TMDK. In this episode, Muffins, as his friends call him, (don't worry we get to the bottom of that one) delves into both his career and personal life in a refreshingly open and honest way. We talk about such things as how he used his real life frustrations with missed career opportunities as motivation fo...
Oct 26, 2017•2 hr 26 min
Todd Eastman chats with Wrestling GO! Founder JOHN WHELAN about the genesis of Wrestling GO! & why John created it, the fallout from Pentagon & Fenix’ appearances being postponed, giving young talent a platform, how do you actually start a promotion?, & a preview of this Sunday’s Wrestling Go! event featuring Trent Seven at St Clair Leisure Centre, St Clair NSW. Twitter - @WrestleRadioAU @BeastEastman @GOwrestlingGO Hear Where The Action Is, Drawing Heat, HeelingOut & AxeCast at ...
Oct 14, 2017•42 min
The man behind one of wrestling's favourite YouTube shows is here! MAFFEW gets frank about weird doppelgangers, the conception and success of Botchamania, dog attacks, the UK wrestling industry, and more Simpsons references than you can poke a wacking stick at. For all episodes of AxeCast , subscribe to Wrestle Radio Australia Network on iTunes, iHeart Radio, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher OR your favourite podcast app. It's FREE! Visit Josh Shooter on Facebook. @JoshShooter_ @MaffewGregg @WrestleRadioA...
Sep 20, 2017•1 hr 23 min
It’s been 18 months since Mr Juicy last appeared on the Drawing Heat Podcast but as promised he’s back for Mr Juicy Vol 2. Electric Boogaloo! The timing for The Juicy Ones return couldn’t have been any better as the last 18 months have been a very pivotal period of time in the life and career of our incomparable mate Gino. Not only has he won two of the most prestigious championships in Australian wrestling, he was also the catalyst in bringing New Japan Pro Wrestling to Australia, where the nat...
Aug 31, 2017•59 min
Most people, especially regular listeners of this podcast only know Jarrad Slate as the Road Warrior inspired, face painted brawler who runs wild in Explosive Pro Wrestling (EPW Perth) and entertains the fans with his unreserved vocal stylings. He’s a man that will punch you in the face and then proceed to tell you and everyone in the arena what just happened and how sucky it was for you but also how extremely enjoyable it was for him. Apart from that not too many people actually know the real J...
Aug 17, 2017•2 hr 30 min
In this episode, Beej & The Dude review Explosive Professional Wrestling's (EPW Perth) Hell Or Highwater event. Following on from the amazing show that was Evolution, EPW upped the anty with a steel cage main event with the EPW Coastal Championship on the line, a grudge match between the EPW Champion and EPW's head referee and a fatal fourway to see who gets to represent WA at next months State of Origin. Plus, we cover the first round of matches to kick off the EPW Invitational Tournament f...
Jul 31, 2017•52 min
Todd Eastman and 'Showtime' Jake Nova give their honest, unfiltered opinions on wrestling in Queensland. Who's nailing it? Who can improve? Do the womens' divisions need more of a focus? And what are some of the problems that are holding the industry back as a whole? (Apologies for the tech issues) Twitter - @WrestleRadioAU @BeastEastman Hear Where The Action Is, Drawing Heat, HeelingOut & AxeCast at WrestleRadioAustralia.libsyn.com . Subscribe on iTunes, follow on iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Tu...
Jul 06, 2017•1 hr 41 min
Before The Axe flew off to the UK, he caught up with 'The Mad Bastard' to talk Necro Butcher, memories from his early days in wrestling, the complexities of storytelling in live indie wrestling, and the ART of the heel turn: is it lost? All this & loads more in a great chat with one of the best wrestling minds around. (Thanks to Paul 'Jonesy' Jones for assisting with the recording of this chat) For all episodes of AxeCast , subscribe to Wrestle Radio Australia Network on iTunes, iHeart Radio...
Jun 30, 2017•1 hr 19 min
you like tangent trains then HOP ON BOARD! Because our guest in this episode is a man who's one of the most eccentric people we've ever had on our podcast with a mind that works a mile a minute - "Australian Gothic" Heritor. First impressions of Heritor leave you thinking that he's a little different than most people (in a good way of course) but soon you see how knowledgeable he is about pro wrestling and how passionate he is about the pro wrestling business. His love of wrestling is clear and ...
Jun 29, 2017•2 hr 52 min
In this episode, Beej & The Dude review Explosive Professional Wrestling's (EPW Perth) Evolution event, along with their special guest analyst, return guest Karlifornia Infirri. Being one of EPW's biggest nights of the year, all the stops were pulled out for this show, including an Match of the Year worth TLC match for the EPW Championship between the champion Logan Grey and Davis Storm, a lumberjack match and a battle royale with any title shot up for grabs. Check us out on Facebook HERE ! ...
Jun 20, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Get the lowdown on the history of Melbourne City Wrestling from promoter Mikey Jay on this episode of AxeCast with Josh 'The Axe' Shooter. Also find out how MCW approach business, success, what got Mikey into the industry, his experiences booking, filming and loads more. For all episodes of AxeCast , subscribe to Wrestle Radio Australia Network on iTunes, iHeart Radio, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher OR your favourite podcast app. It's FREE! Lochy's Third Date: The Musical: http://youtu.be/k8692_wVK0I Vi...
May 25, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Today, Beej and The Dude sit down with their favourite luchador, hailing from the Jewish quarter of Tijuana, the high flying Del Cano! They discuss topics such as the origins of “Del Cano” and the mask, wrestling in Israel on his gap year, Jewish culture, Disney movies and the Beauty & The Beast remake, Jewish humour and the mutual love that they all share for Seinfeld, The Simpsons & the music of Queen. Check us out on Facebook HERE! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram using the handle...
May 22, 2017•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Beej & The Dude review Explosive Professional Wrestling's (EPW Perth) Collision Course event. It was a night filled with some tremendous wrestling action including an epic No DQ match for the EPW Coastal Championship between the champion Gavin McGavin and Scotty Ryan and Generation Zero defended the EPW Tag Team Championships against The Solution in a brutal Elimination Tornado Tag match. Beej & The Dude give you a unique insight into all the matches plus much more all f...
May 04, 2017•1 hr 16 min
The *ALL NEW* 'Where The Action Is' debuts with Josh Armour & The WRA ALL-STARS: Josh Shooter, Beej & The Dude, & Todd Eastman. Topics include: Who should play Vince McMahon in the WWE Films bio pic? Shooter recaps Aussie All Pro's 'Road To HoH show'. Wrestling events held in theaters. Demi Bennett's send-off at RCW. Todd talks Queensland wrestling. Beej & Dude talk EPW Perth. ECW. Also, Beej attends an "alfresco" wrestling event. ...and the latest from Melbourne City Wrestling, ...
Apr 30, 2017•2 hr 1 min
This week, Beej & The Dude sit down with recent Storm Wrestling Academy graduates Liam Mendel, Jay Taylor & Julian Ward to talk about their time in Calgary. We find out about their adventures along the way, including what Lance Storm is really like, the living arrangements in Calgary, their eclectic collection of other classmates, wrestling in the Canadian indys, the “advise” they got at the shows and Jules meeting his hero, Teddy Hart, at a Raw taping. Check us out on Facebook HERE ! @D...
Apr 27, 2017•1 hr 43 min
Wrestle Radio Australia Network presents WRA with Josh Armour. On today's show, Josh chats with referee CHRISTIAN KAOS. Christian is a young guy with a big passion for pro wrestling. His thirst for knowledge saw him work in the USA for Championship Wrestling From Hollywood, & learning from son of infamous ref Earl Hebner, TNA's Brian Hebner. Topics also include botches, the key role of the referee in pro wrestling, his home promotion AWE in Sydney, Adelaide and loads more. Twitter - @Wrestle...
Apr 25, 2017•1 hr 52 min
Beej & The Dude sat down for a pre show chat with all 4 members of the hottest rising faction in Perth wrestling, Generation Zero. Join us as we chat with EPW Tag Team Champions “The Don” Michael Morleone & Hayden Zenith, “The Big Rig” Scotty Ryan, plus their newest member Allyson Cruz, to discuss topics such as the differences between when they all started training, Ally’s recent travels to Japan and Don & Hayden’s weight loss tips. Hayden also gets some practice in for his podcast ...
Apr 06, 2017•1 hr 17 min
This chat was well overdue! SHAZZA McKENZIE joins Josh Armour on the line to talk pre-dinner sandwiches, being on WWE's NXT, SHIMMER, being a vampire, Unsocial Jordan, the new wave of womens' wrestling, Newcastle Pro Wrestling & plenty more! (the line was bad for the first couple of minutes) Twitter - @WrestleRadioAU @Shazza_McKenzie @JoshJDArmour @ButtsInSeatsPod Instagram - @JoshJDArmour @shazza_mckenzie @WrestleRadioAU Hear WRA, Drawing Heat, HeelingOut & AxeCast at WrestleRadioAustra...
Mar 29, 2017•58 min
EPW Goldrush saw another great show put on, featuring a massive EPW Championship match with Logan Grey defending against Davis Storm, an early contender for EPW Match of the Year between Marcuis Pitt & Alex Kingston, plus the starting of a new heel stable that could rival The Solution. We recap the show and give you our thoughts on the show and what could come out of it for the rest of the year. Get your FNX.Network t-shirts HERE Check us out on Facebook HERE ! @DrawingHeat_Pod @WrestleRadio...
Mar 24, 2017•1 hr 27 min
In this episode we hear the story of Karl Infirri, a young man who grew up with a love of pro wrestling and had a dream to one day make it in the pro wrestling business. But along the way Karl's journey took some unexpected turns. This then is a no holds barred and sometimes emotional look at the life of Karl Infirri as he tells the tale of his experiences within the wrestling business with a mixture of humour and self deprication and opens up about some of the darker times in his life dealing w...
Mar 09, 2017•2 hr 22 min
Joel Bateman's been around and seen alot. Hear he and Josh Shooter talk promoting, wrestling, being black-listed & loads more in this no-holds-barred chat. For all episodes of AxeCast , subscribe to Wrestle Radio Australia Network on iTunes, iHeart Radio, TuneIn Radio, WrestleRadioAustralia.com OR your favourite podcast app. Visit Josh Shooter on Facebook. @JoshuaShooter @TheSmash_Hit @WrestleRadioAU #AxeCast The AxeCast is an ArmourPod Production for the Wrestle Radio Australia Network. Sen...
Mar 07, 2017•1 hr 12 min
With less than 12 hours to prepare, Beej & The Dude sat down with “The Darkest Soul” Robby Heart last month for an impromptu chat. They discuss his time wrestling in Japan, training in Canada at Santino Marella’s Battle Arts Academy and Robby’s other passion in life, his music and band Dead Joe. Get your FNX.Network t-shirts HERE Check us out on Facebook HERE ! @DrawingHeat_Pod @WrestleRadioAU Hear Drawing Heat, WRA, HeelingOut & AxeCast at FNX.NETWORK via WrestleRadioAustralia.com Visit...
Feb 28, 2017•37 min
Travis Banks is one of the most talented wrestlers to ever come out of New Zealand. Josh & Beej get 'The Kiwi Buzzsaw' on the line to talk about his recent success, WCPW, the current state of NZ wrestling, what made him leave home, Session Moth Martina, Melbourne City Wrestling, Jim Ross, & loads more PLUS Travis answers a heap of fan questions! A top show with one of the world's most sought-after grapplers. Check it out! You can see Travis Banks wrestle in Progress Wrestling, What Cultu...
Feb 26, 2017•50 min
