Dylan James Bowker

Jimmy Korderas at Chinlock 5

I caught up with Jimmy Korderas in Kingston, Ontario at Chinlock 5 (a joint event put on by House of Hardcore and Chinlock Wrestling). 
 
We discussed: -The fraternity that is the pro wrestling industry
-People often asking him about the Daniel Puder/ Kurt Angle situation
-The storytelling aspects of MMA drawing Jimmy in
-Jimmy's new book
-Taking on an analyst role in recent years
-His encounters with "the enlightened" on Twitter
-Jimmy's desire to take on a mentorship role for the new crop of referees

Shockmaster ft Tully Blanchard at Chinlock Wrestling 5

I was happy to get some time to speak with Fred Ottman aka Tugboat aka Shockmaster at Chinlock 5 in Kingston, Ontario.
We talked about the MMA efforts of the Ottman family, the rumored Tugboat vs Hulk Hogan Wrestlemania main event, and Tully Blanchard makes a surprise cameo!

Hornswoggle at Chinlock Wrestling

I was happy to catch up with Hornswoggle in Kingston, Ontario for Chinlock 5 (a joint venture between Chinlock Wrestling and House of Hardcore). 
We talked about having the same first name, the depth of the House of Hardcore roster, and highlights from his WWE run.

Chris Leben on Dakota Cochrane at BKFC 6

Chris Leben discusses his fight with Dakota Cochrane at BKFC 6. Tampa, Florida plays host to arguably the biggest barekuckle boxing event in the last century and The Crippler is in the co-main event.
Chris came on the show and talked about a myriad of topics including: -the night and day difference between Brennan Ward (his prior opponent) and Dakota Cochrane
-The biggest fundamental differences between BKB striking and MMA striking (2:38)
-Leben's thoughts on the Malignaggi vs Lobov headliner at BKFC 6 and the magnitude of the event overall (3:40)
-If The Crippler is looking to ever get back to mixed-martial arts (4:59)
-Leben having greater clarity nowadays than ever before (6:15)
-How Leben's coaching endeavors/ being a referee informs The Crippler's own individual efforts as a prize fighter (7:25)
-The WBKFF situation which includes outstanding fees to Leben, real estate fraud, and a tumultuous lawsuit (10:45)
-Finishing his first two bare knuckle fights in short order and why Chris sees his BKFC 6 fight being a total war (14:41)

Tom Shoaff Pre-BKFC 6

Tom Shoaff discussed Bare Knuckle Boxing ahead of the huge BKFC 6 card. Malignaggi vs Lobov is topping a card that is standing to be the most prolific bare knuckle card in the last century. Tom will also be featured on the undercard of this event.
Tom came on to discuss multiple topics including: his upbringing of fighting a lot and high school wrestling.
-The story behind Tom's nickname "Your Local Ninja" (1:35).
-The Chris Lytle connection (2:35).
-The growth as a fighter that Tom gets from teaching people martial arts (4:08).
-Being down for both BKB as well as MMA fights going forward and the differing methodologies between the two disciplines (5:41).
-The reason for the recent domestic rise in popularity for Bareknuckle Boxing (8:20).
-A breakdown of Tom's last BKFC performance and the potential for a Diego Garijo rubber match (9:14).
-Tom's promo ahead of BKFC 6 and the great team that he has around him as he prepares (11:05).
-White Trash BJJ, fighting promoters, and his legendary HFC fights (12:21).
-Jamming out to Army of the Pharaohs, Tool, and Rage Against The Machine at the gym as well as the mutual excitement for Alberta bars playing BKFC shows (18:40).

Tommy Dreamer Discusses House of Hardcore In Kingston

Tommy Dreamer talks in-depth about House of Hardcore teaming up with Chinlock Wrestling for a great cause. On June 15th at The Leon's Centre, a legends convention and charity wrestling show will be taking place and I spoke with HOH promoter Tommy Dreamer ahead of all the fun.
Tommy talked about: Oreos and Orange Cassidy leg kicks.
-How Tommy goes about filling out HOH cards and covering all the bases with his roster (1:47).
-The importance of carrying on the Extreme lineage (3:25).
-AEW's Double or Nothing having a similar vibe as compared to ECW's Barely Legal in 1997 (4:00).
-Taking on a Broadcaster/ Analyst role in recent years (6:07).
-The most rare bootleg Tommy Dreamer merchandise ever (9:11).
-Tommy's regret surrounding not doing an angle where he was shot by a sniper at the ECW arena (11:49)

Thad Ridsdill on June 15th Boxing bout

I spoke with Thad Ridsdill when I visited Motor City Boxing Club. The conversation came ahead of a June 15th bout in Bedford, Nova Scotia. 
The Oshawa-based Boxer discussed fighting an MMA fighter this time around, the mutual appreciation with Bishop Brigante, and his goals to fight for a Canadian title at the Air Canada Centre (aka Scotiabank Arena) someday.

Evan Gillard on June 15th Boxing bout

I caught up with Gillard in-person at Motor City Boxing Club ahead of his third pro fight. The bout goes June 15th in Bedford, Nova Scotia.We talked about breaking his hand in his first fight, having to pass a test to become part of Motor City's roster, and moving to 108 lbs as a necessity but also to galvanize his discipline/ will.