Wrestling's Unsung Heroes Podcast by Mr Malvezzi Filippo
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The show all about truly respecting the Professional Wrestling industry by getting to know the uncelebrated heroes of our beloved business.
Stay tuned for interviews featuring announcers, trainers, promoters, referees, and many other guests that are working hard for our Art without being the main stars on stage.
Host of the show is Italian Professional Wrestling's referee & manager Mr Malvezzi.
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Ep 06. Tom Fulton, trainer and promoter based in Romania, Eastern Europe
Guest of this episode is trainer and promoter Tom Fulton, originally from Scotland but currently based in Romania, where he runs the first ever Romanian professional wrestling promotion (and school), RWA - Romanian Wrestling Alliance.
During our chat we initially talked about he used to hit the road with Nikki Cross and others to get trained all over the UK as well as being encouraged by his main mentor Killain Dain to start training aspiring workers in Romania, where he had to relocate some years ago.
Later on we discussed our different experiences in México, which is still a sort of uncharted territory for majority of European performers.
We also talked on how risky it could be - for the dignity of our Art - to participate in some TV shows (Romania's Got Talent)...!
And then we got to the juice of our chat: how do you run a Professional Wrestling company in a country with no Professional Wrestling tradition at all? How do you start from scratch in a territory like that? What's his best piece of advice for fellow promoters? Also, the struggles to find a venue, to get a proper Professional Wrestling ring and much more.
Long story short? It doesn't matter the role: if you are in the Professional Wrestling industry you DO need to listen to this episode!
Go check Tom's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/futureshocktomfulton/
and follow Romanian Wrestling Alliance on all the major social media out ther
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Ep 05. Odie Brown, referee from California
Guest of this episode is referee Odie Brown from California.
Creator of the Zebra Talk community - an online gathering of Professional Wrestling's referees from all around the world - Odie has been to so many places because of our favorite Art!
During our chat we talked about travels in the States and Europe, as well as how enrolling into an acting course could be beneficial in Professional Wrestling and many interesting topics I won't mention here just to avoid spoilers. It is a gem of an episode you all - not only referees! - want to listen to, trust me!
=> Go check Odie's Instagram @odie1kenodi =
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Ep. 04 Tony Knox, Wrestling Photographer from England
Guest of this episode is Tony Knox from England and - trust me! - he shared lots of true gems while chatting with yours truly!
We discussed debuting as photographer for Brian Dixon (who runs UK's All Star Wrestling, founded in 1970), Robbie Brookside - now coach at the WWE's Performance Center in Florida - suggesting him to focus on the Brits, Garage Pro Wrestling, Future Shock, the iconic Fighting Spirit Magazine and his Mothman character.
Tony told highlighted how important everyone is in our industry, stressing that people with crap attitude don't stand long (understood, everybody?! Good..!) and gave some nice advice to other photographers in our industry as well as to wrestlers working photographers.
Also mentioned on this episode: ICW's Lionheart, Finn Balor, Drew McIntyre, Adam Cole, Jimmy Havoc and Bully Ray.
Curious about all these stories?!
Go listen to this episode, you'll love it!
Go check Tony's Instagram at @tonyknox99 and his Flickr account https://www.flickr.com/photos/tonyknox/
Also, as usual I encourage you to check all the other episodes of the Wrestling's Unsung Heroes Podcast on your favorite Podcast platform and/or on YouTube! -
Ep. 03 Sixt, referee and wrestler from Sweden
Guest of this episode is Sixt from Sweden.
We talked about being a referee and transitioning into being a wrestler, WWE tryout, wardrobe malfunction, independent wrestling in Scandinavia, different languages in Northern Europe and much more!
Go check her Instagram account @sixt.wrestling and don't forget to listen to all the other episodes of the Wrestling's Unsung Heroes Podcast on mrmalvezzi.com, YouTube and on your favorite Podcast platform! -
Ep. 02 Milosz Sudnik and Tobias Kühnlein, commentators from Germany
Guests of this episode are Milosz Sudnik and Tobias Kühnlein from Germany.
Working as commentators for NEW (New European Championship Wrestling), company run by former WCW star Alex Wright, Milosz and Tobias have an incredible chemistry while doing their job.
We talked about it as well as the reason why I can sort of understanding them even though I don't speak German..!
Also, some tips and tricks for aspiring commentators, behind the scene etiquette, European wrestling and much more.
Go check their Instagram account @miloszsudnik & @tobikuehnlein and don't forget to listen to all the other episodes of the Wrestling's Unsung Heroes Podcast on https://mrmalvezzi.com, YouTube and on your favorite Podcast platform! -
Ep. 01 Joey D, wrestler from Belgium
Guest of this episode is Joey D from Belgium.
Mentored by European Professional Wrestling legend Salvatore Bellomo (former ECW and WWF star), Joey has LOTS to talk about when it comes to the importance of having a legit mentor in order to build solid knowledge and skills.
Also, while we were recording this episode we talked about career longevity, the so-called "old school" mentality, European wrestling, working a hardcore wrestling audience vs working a random audience and much more.
Go check Joey on Instagram at @joeydwrestling and don't forget to listen to all the other episodes of the Wrestling's Unsung Heroes Podcast on https://mrmalvezzi.com, YouTube and on your favorite Podcast platform!