The 3-time award-winning Duke Loves Rasslin Podcast delivers a powerful, multi-layered, and deeply mature conversation you cannot afford to miss. In Week 510, Duke welcomes back an absolute day-one original: year 1 guest, former independent professional wrestler, and current Financial Analyst and Advisor, Telless Cade. A decade after his first appearance, Telless returns as a completely evolved man. Staying connected with Duke over the last 10 years through the exclusive Duke Loves Rasslin private Facebook group, this episode is a masterclass in brotherhood, mutual support, and personal evolution. From navigating the gritty independent wrestling scene to building a beautiful family, honoring his lovely wife, and securing a corporate finance career, Telless shares a story of profound growth. This isn't just a wrestling podcast; this is a masterclass in life, society, and the future of the industry. A Decade of Evolution: Duke and Telless reflect on their very first interview 10 years ago, charting the incredible growth of both the podcast and Telless’ life as a husband, father, and financial professional. When Wrestling Mirrors Society’s Ugly Side: Telless drops jaw-dropping, insane stories of how the wrestling business often mirrors the worst parts of the real world—including shocking backstage reflections on promotions booking Klansmen and ICE elements as "babyfaces." Diverse Perspectives: Telless commends Duke's unique formula of bringing voices from outside the traditional wrestling bubble to offer listeners fresh, real-world perspectives on life. The Reality of Raising an Autistic Child: In a deeply personal segment, Telless opens up about the unique rewards and immense challenges of raising a child with autism, shedding light on the institutional hurdles families face when school systems fail to provide adequate special education support. The Looming Threat of Pro Wrestling Unions: As artificial intelligence (AI) threatens traditional workforce sectors daily, the conversation shifts to the inevitability of wrestlers unionizing to protect their livelihoods, health, and benefits.Why Promotions Must Act Now: Telless applies his financial expertise to the wrestling business, explaining why it is far more cost-effective for wrestling promotions to voluntarily provide adequate care and benefits to talent now, rather than being legally forced to surrender much more when standard unionization inevitably arrives. Turn this on, relax, and tap into the high-level, thought-provoking dialogue you’ve come to expect from the 3-time award-winning Duke Loves Rasslin. Two grown men, a decade of brotherhood, and a conversation that impacts the future of the business. Stream Week 510 now! #DukeLovesRasslin #TellessCade #ProWrestling #IndieWrestling #FinancialAdvisor #AutismAwareness #WrestlingUnion #PodcastLife #GrowthAndLegacy #WrestlingBusiness #AIAndJobs #TheGrownConversation 👉 Go to rivercitywrestlingcon.com to secure your tickets today before they are completely GONE! ** Shop better hydration today. Visit & use the promo code DukeLovesRasslin to save on your next order! ** **All views expressed are that of those expressing them. Pull Up Your Skinny Jeans if you don't like it! **
