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In an NYCC edition of WAR, Andrew talks to David Sangiao-Parga, the author of the book Blood in the Holler.

Plot: The world of pro wrestling is about to change. Eric "Jiggolo" Johnson can sense it, but he's already on his way out. On the way to what he expects will be one of his last big shows, he and the wrestlers he's traveling with come into conflict with a family of meth dealers in rural West Virginia. Suddenly Eric and the others find themselves held captive on a farm, unsure of what will happen and desperate to escape. As they are forced, one by one, to contend with just how tough they actually are, one man may be their last hope.

Sangiao-Parga talks about his pro wrestling fandom, what match he thinks first-time watchers could enjoy, getting this book, his first, published, pro wrestling inspirations for the setting, how both fans and non-fans can enjoy, and more!

David Sangiao-Parga will be at NYCC Oct12-15 at Booth 4 in the Writer's Block Section. You can get a copy of Blood in the Holler there or on Amazon, Kindle, or audiobook.

Andrew & Christian welcome back Erik Hammer who takes on Calvin Tankman at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9. Hammer is currently undefeated in Bloodsport.

Hammer talks about his opponent, preparing for a monster like him, memories of Antonio Inoki, traveling to North Korea, what is a pro wrestler, and more!

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9 will be available on FiteTV+

Andrew is joined by NJPW's and Team Filthy member Royce Isaacs ロイス・アイザックス to talk about his upcoming match at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9 against Johnny Bloodsport aka John Morrison.

Isaacs talks about his time in DDT, Morrison's online trash talk, his Bloodsport experience, if he's coming back to Japan, how he plans to train for John Morrison, and more!

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9 will be available on FiteTV+: https://www.fite.tv/watch/josh-barnet...

Follow Royce Isaacs on social media:
IG/Twitter: royceisaacs

Andrew & Christian welcome back to the show NJPW's Alex Coughlin アレックス・コグリン who takes on fellow Young Lion Yuya Uemura at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9.

Coughlin talks about the match, his history with this Uemura, Great Muta, the Android nickname, Slap Fight, and more!

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9 will be available on FITE TV+: https://www.fite.tv/watch/josh-barnet...

Follow Alex Coughlin on Twitter:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/somethingso...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexCoughlin93

Andrew & Christian welcome back to the show Hirotaka Nakada 中田大貴 who will be taking on Kisa Miyake at Pancrase 331.

Topics include his return to Pancrase, his thoughts on his opponent, Pancrase FW championship, Krav Maga, other fighters at HEARTS, and more!

Pancrase 331 along with Pancrase 332 will air live on March 26 Sunday and will be available live with English commentary by subscribing to Pancrase's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pancrasemma/...

Follow Hirotaka Nakada on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hirotaka_MMA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hirotakanak...

Andrew welcomes back to the show Grant Bogdanove who will be one half of the English commentary for UNRIVALED GRAPPLING 2 airing live from Japan this weekend.

Bogdanove talks about the unique rules for the gi and nogi matches, some of the matches on the show, if he will fight in Rizin in 2023, future of grappling business and more!

UNRIVALED GRAPPLING 2 will be available on FITE.TV. Watch Unrivaled 2 on FITE this Saturday: https://www.fite.tv/watch/unrivaled-2...