New to Wrestling Podcast

New to Wrestling Podcast
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Lifelong wrestling fan takes his best friend through, the joys, the action, and all the drama that is professional wrestling! Starting with The Attitude Era and Beyond! 

  1. 2D AGO

    Over the Edge 1998 Review | Stone Cold vs Dude Love Falls Count Anywhere

    Viewer discretion is advised… and honestly, so is emotional preparedness. This week on the New to Wrestling Podcast, we dive into Over the Edge 1998 — and this one might be a top-to-bottom heater. From LOD 2000 vs. DOA chaos…  to Kai En Tai delivering one of the most underrated handicap matches we’ve seen…  to Sable getting absolutely done dirty in a “custody battle”…  to Kane vs. Vader in a mask vs. mask showdown… And that’s before we even get to the main event. Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Dude Love with Vince McMahon as referee — Pat Patterson as ring announcer — Gerald Brisco as timekeeper — and The Undertaker lurking at ringside as enforcer. This wasn’t just a match.  It was controlled chaos. Falls count anywhere.  Cars in the stage set.  Blood.  Chair shots.  Table spots.  Vince’s lifeless arm being used to count the three. And somehow, it all works. We break down: Why Kai En Tai instantly revitalized the light heavyweight divisionThe Rock vs. Farooq chemistry finally clickingThe growing war between DX and The NationVader’s emotional post-match momentAnd why Austin vs. McMahon might be the most perfectly constructed power feud in wrestling historyThis pay-per-view isn’t always the first one people mention from 1998… but maybe it should be. For Kelsey and Xavier, this one was goop.  It was gag.  It was wrestling. The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!

    1h 19m

  2. FEB 19

    Vince McMahon Gets Arrested?! | Raw Is War May 25, 1998 Review (Go-Home to Over the Edge)

    Viewer discretion is advised… and so is Vince McMahon’s judgment. This week on New to Wrestling, we break down the May 25, 1998 episode of Raw Is War — the chaotic go-home show before Over the Edge — and things spiral immediately. Vince McMahon opens the show bragging about assaulting Stone Cold Steve Austin… and accidentally confesses in front of “police.” What follows? An arrest. Beer. Handcuffs. Public humiliation. And that’s just the first segment. We dive into: Stone Cold forcing Vince to apologize — twiceThe Undertaker choke-slamming the boss without warningKane and Undertaker’s explosive pre-PPV brawlTriple H vs. The Rock in a future-feud preview classicSable manipulating Mark Mero into a career-defining stipulationThe surreal debut of The Oddities (yes… that happened)DX escalating their war with WCW via skywriting and cartoon fighter jetsPlus:  Taka Michinoku steals the show.  Vader and Kane continue their monster collision course.  Farooq and The Rock’s tension reaches a boiling point.  And Vince names himself special guest referee because of course he does. This episode is peak Attitude Era chaos — arrests, run-ins, corporate power trips, and the kind of unhinged storytelling that only 1998 could deliver. And with Over the Edge looming, the stage is set for one of the most overbooked main events in WWF history. The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!

    1h 7m

  3. FEB 13

    THANK YOU!!! Coat Drive Success & Upcoming Shows Shows

    Viewer discretion is advised… but this one comes straight from the heart. In this special mini-episode of New to Wrestling, Xavier and Kelsey hit pause on the usual chaos to say one very important thing: Thank You. What started as a hopeful coat drive turned into something way bigger than either of us imagined. From coats and boots to handmade scarves and crocheted blankets, the outpouring of generosity from our wrestling community absolutely blew us away. Multiple carloads later, donations were delivered to Toni’s Kitchen, where the need was immediate and real. This episode is about community. It’s about what happens when wrestling fans show up for something bigger than the ring. It’s about DollyMoo opening their doors, friends jumping in to help, and the reminder that even in a weird world, people still care deeply for one another. We also share: What it was like delivering the donationsWhy this will become an annual traditionDetails on upcoming shows we’ll be attending (Fuego Lucha’s Amor Igera and ETU’s By Any Means at The Mecca)A spotlight on the Cauliflower Alley Club and how you can directly support wrestlers in needThis was never about numbers — but the numbers mattered. And more importantly, the people did. Our regular programming returns next week. For now, this one is about gratitude, wrestling family, and proving that when we work together, we can actually make a difference. Thank you for showing up. The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!

    12 min

  4. JAN 30

    Joey Conway on Being "The Cause of It All" | Indie Wrestling, Heels, and Staying a Fan

    In this episode of New to Wrestling, we sit down with independent wrestling standout Joey Conway — “The Cause of It All.” What starts as a conversation about presence and first impressions quickly becomes a deep dive into what it actually means to love wrestling while living inside it. Joey opens up about staying a fan in a business that can burn people out, why being a great heel is really about making everyone else better, and how character, intention, and detail matter just as much as moves. We talk about his journey through the indie scene, adapting on the fly when plans change, learning through injury and setback, and why entering every room like nobody knows you is the key to earning a reaction anywhere in the world. From fur coats and grills to hardcore shows, international wrestling, and the art of making people agree to hate you — this is a raw, thoughtful, and unexpectedly emotional look at the grind behind the persona. This isn’t just an interview about matches. It’s about craft, community, and finding your place inside the chaos. The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!

    1h 26m

  5. JAN 22

    Raw Is War May 18, 1998 | Stone Cold vs The Stooges, Kane's DNA Reveal, & The Road to Over the Edge

    This week on New to Wrestling, we dive headfirst into the May 18, 1998 edition of Raw Is War — an episode that somehow manages to be chaotic, hilarious, deeply cursed, and strangely heartfelt all at once. Vince McMahon stacks the deck against Stone Cold Steve Austin yet again, the Stooges clock in for overtime nonsense, and Dude Love continues his deeply confusing villain era complete with gratitude speeches and… strong yet sensitive hands. We get the official (and highly suspicious) DNA reveal involving Kane and Paul Bearer, Val Venis makes his long-awaited debut, and DX and The Nation turn Monday night into full-blown gang warfare. Along the way, Sable continues carving out her power era, Austin refuses to stay arrested, Al Snow and Head somehow evade all law enforcement, and Raw barrels toward Over the Edge with absolute confidence and zero adult supervision. Some important community updates:  🧥 Our New to Wrestling Coat Drive is happening right now, and the response so far has been incredible. If you have gently used or new coats, hats, scarves, gloves, blankets, or winter gear, you can drop them off at DollyMoo in Montclair, NJ or The Coven’s Cupboard in Piermont, NY. We’ve got one week left, and every donation helps keep our community warm. Plus, we check in on:  📚 The return of Reading the Ring with Becky Lynch’s Not Your Average Girl 🎙️ Our recent interview with Kevin Herrera Sanchez (Ringville) 💥 And what’s next as we keep building a more community-driven New to Wrestling It’s loud. It’s messy. It’s very 1998.  And it’s exactly why we love this era. The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!

    1h 15m

  6. JAN 18

    Reading the Ring: Becky Lynch’s Early Years and the Making of The Man

    Welcome back to Reading the Ring, the New to Wrestling book club where wrestling is real and books are too. This episode kicks off our three-week journey through Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Girl by Rebecca Quin, focusing on Season One: The Growing Years. From Becky’s childhood in Ireland to discovering wrestling during the Attitude Era, we unpack how belief, rebellion, and stubborn determination shaped the foundation of The Man long before the spotlight ever found her. We talk early influences like Mick Foley, training without a ring, lying about her age just to get through the door, navigating a wrestling world with few women and fewer opportunities, and the complicated relationship between chasing a dream and protecting yourself while doing it. This section of the book is raw, funny, and deeply human — less about championships and more about why someone refuses to quit. If you’ve ever chased something that felt impossible, doubted yourself mid-journey, or had to bet on yourself before anyone else did, this one’s for you. 📚 Reading the Ring — where wrestling stories live far beyond the ring. The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!

    22 min

  7. JAN 15

    Inside Ringville - Kevin Herrera Sanchez | Indie Wrestling, Interviews & Building Community

    On this episode of New to Wrestling: After Dark, we’re joined by someone we’ve admired for a long time — Kevin Herrera Sanchez, the creator and host behind Ringville. Kevin flips the script and joins us on the other side of the interview for a wide-ranging, thoughtful, and genuinely joyful conversation about wrestling, creativity, and building something meaningful from the ground up. We talk about Kevin’s journey into wrestling fandom, how independent wrestling reignited his love for the art form, and why he chose to focus on interviews, production, and community rather than stepping into the ring himself. Kevin opens up about starting Ringville with no industry connections, teaching himself how to be comfortable on camera, and doing everything himself — from research and lighting to editing and outreach. The conversation dives deep into: What makes a wrestling interview feel authentic and humanWhy in-person conversations matter so much in wrestling mediaThe crossover between film, photography, and wrestling storytellingKevin’s philosophy on creating safe, creative spaces for indie wrestlersHow community, generosity, and curiosity drive everything he buildsWe also get into favorite matches, the power of tag team wrestling, dream interviews, creative risks, tooth gems (yes, really), and what “success” actually means when you’re telling wrestling stories with care. To close things out, we highlight a cause close to our hearts:  🧥 The New to Wrestling x DollyMoo Coat Drive, benefiting Toni’s Kitchen in Montclair, NJ — a reminder that wrestling communities don’t just show up online, they show up for each other. DROP OFF LOCATION: DollyMoo (217 Glenridge Ave, Montclair NJ) This is a conversation about wrestling — but also about creativity, confidence, and building something real. 🔗 Follow & Support Kevin Herrera Sanchez Ringville / Wrestling Content Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinherrerasanchez_?igsh=b3htN3RuczRhNTl2TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ringville?_r=1&_t=ZT-92tikws5UwxYouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevinherrerasanchez?si=YjTed83BQaJQqD3tX (Twitter): https://x.com/RINGVILLEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14R3bV7c6CN/ Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/notbadkev?igsh=b2MzbWx0aGkyYmRyThe New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!

    1h 2m

  8. JAN 8

    DX vs The Nation, Sable Snaps & Vince Crosses the Line | Raw Is War 5/11/98

    This week on New to Wrestling, we dive headfirst into the May 11, 1998 edition of Raw Is War — an episode that feels like the entire WWF hit the gas at once and refused to slow down. With Over the Edge looming, nearly every major storyline collides in one chaotic night: Vince McMahon stacks the deck against Stone Cold Steve Austin, Dude Love spirals deeper into an identity crisis, DX continues their unhinged cross-company invasion tour, and the Nation of Domination officially collides with DX in a faction war that’s been building for weeks. We break down a brutally satisfying Sable vs. Marc Mero segment that marks the true start of Sable’s power era, the return of Vader with a dangerous unmasking stipulation on the horizon, Al Snow’s gloriously unhinged re-debut, and a deeply personal Dustin Rhodes promo that burns Goldust to the ground — literally. The night ends exactly how the Attitude Era demands: chaos everywhere, bodies flying, and Stone Cold refusing to bow to anyone — even when Vince McMahon is forced to stand beside him as an unwilling tag partner. Plus, we spotlight our New to Wrestling x DollyMoo coat drive, benefiting Toni’s Kitchen in Montclair, NJ — because wrestling is better when it shows up for its community. It’s loud. It’s messy. It’s deeply 1998.  And it’s one of those episodes that makes the Attitude Era feel unstoppable. The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!

    1h 18m
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Lifelong wrestling fan takes his best friend through, the joys, the action, and all the drama that is professional wrestling! Starting with The Attitude Era and Beyond! 

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  • Creator
    New to Wrestling Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 New to Wrestling Podcast
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