Dan and Benny In the Ring

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Dan & Benny In the Ring is a professional wrestling podcast hosted by writers Dan Sebastiano and Benny Scala. Through in depth interviews, and commentary, we hear stories from all facets of life in the wrestling business. Dan and Benny in the Ring is a look towards wrestling’s future while celebrating its storied past.

Episodes

Episode 107: Sue ’Tex’ Green Part II

Continuing the Fabulous Women of Wrestling Series, this week the guys welcome back NWA Texas Women's Champion and NWA Women's Tag Team Champion Sue 'Tex' Green. Picking up where she left off, Sue shares stories of winning the Women's title during the stranglehold Fabulous Moolah years and her many bumps and bruises from years on the road. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny...

Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 106: The Sale of WWE

This week the guys are joined by actor, director, and wrestling commentator Mikey Messier in a roundtable discussion on the news of Vince McMahon selling WWE. Mikey shares his thoughts on possible buyers and what the sale of the WWE could mean for the future of the wrestling business. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny...

Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 105 - George Schire

This week the guys sit down with Author, and wrestling historian, George Schire to talk about the AWA, territory wrestling, and the life of the late great Johnny Powers. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny George Schire Book - https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1673409048&refinements=p_27%3AGeorge+Schire&s=books&sr=1-1&text=George+Schire...

Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 104: 2022 A Year in Review

For our first show of 2023 we are joined by actor/director Mikey Messier and look back on the headlines from wrestling in 2022. From debuts and returns to legends having final matches, the guys look back on all the major stories from the past year. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny...

Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 103: Sue ’Tex’ Green

This week is Part III of the Fabulous Women of Wrestling Series as the guys talk with former NWA Texas Women's Champion and NWA Women's Tag Team Champion Sue 'Tex' Green. Starting her career at 14 years old, Sue Green shares stories of her many years in the business, her real-life scrap with The Fabulous Moolah, and her Gym of Pain & Glory where she trains the next generation of women's wrestlers. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https:...

Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 102: Jimmy Valiant Boogie’s Christmas Special

Woo... Mercy Daddy! It's Christmas time, and that means the guys are joined by Boogie Claus himself Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant. 2022 was a busy year for Boogie, and he shares stories from his appearances at the last match specials for Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat, and details of Boogie's Wrestling Camp launch of a wrestling show. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Jimmy Valiant BWC: https:...

Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 101: Princess Victoria

This week is Part II of the Fabulous Women of Wrestling Series as the guys sit down with former NWA & WWF Women's Tag Team Champion Princess Victoria. In a multiyear career which spanned the globe Princess Victoria shares stories from her early days on the road, training under the Fabulous Moolah, and her life as one of the original tough girls of wrestling. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Pr...

Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 100: Ken Patera

In their biggest interview to date, The Episode 100 Special sees the guys sit down with Wrestler, Olympic Weightlifter, Strongman, and living legend Ken Patera as he shares stories from his decades long run as one of America's premiere competitors. The filters are off as this in depth interview hears Ken Patera shares some never before heard stories from his early years in wrestling, to his record setting weightlifting competitions, to his memories of the tragic Munich Massacre during his time i...

Dec 07, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 99: Dr. Bob Bryla and Hall of Fame Wrestling

We are joined by Dr. Bob Bryla, the former head of the International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame selection committee, as he shares stories from his years in the business, and the inner workings of the International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny...

Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 98: Territory Talk - World Wrestling Association

For another episode of territory talk, the guys are joined by writer Jim Phillips as they look at the history and legacy of the World Wrestling Association and the Indianapolis territory. Run by Dick the Bruiser, the legend of the WWA is one of big stars and big matches throughout the midwest. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny WWA Wrestling by Jim Phillips: https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-w...

Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast