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John Riggs and Tony Giles talk about all things retro gaming from game recommendations to recent pick-ups to convention appearances to diving deep in the topic of each episode of the Loose Cart Podcast

  1. Aug 31

    Brooks Jensen on Growing Up in Wrestling, WWE NXT & Learning From AJ Styles

    WWE NXT star Brooks Jensen joins AJ Styles and Tony Giles for a deep dive into his life in professional wrestling, his journey to WWE and why he considers himself an old-school wrestler in a new-school era. As the son of former WWE star Bull Buchanan, Brooks grew up around the wrestling business and started learning the craft at an incredibly young age. He shares stories about training with his father, working as a referee before becoming a wrestler, making his in-ring debut at just 15 years old and eventually signing with WWE as a teenager. Brooks also tells the story of how he first met AJ Styles during the pandemic, when an 18-year-old Jensen drove more than two hours to train with AJ and other wrestlers in Cornelia, Georgia. AJ explains what he saw in Brooks then and why he believes his old-school approach, wrestling psychology and understanding of the business make his future so bright. The guys also discuss Brooks' run as one of the final NXT UK Tag Team Champions, working with Shawn Spears, his current work in WWE Evolve and NXT, his recent match with Elijah Holyfield, and what younger wrestlers can learn from studying generations of wrestling history. Plus, AJ talks about producing matches in NXT and Evolve, why hitting your television time matters, the importance of wrestling psychology, Rey Fenix vs. Edris Enofé, the future stars coming through WWE's developmental system and why today's young wrestlers have an incredible opportunity to learn from the past. Brooks also reveals his favorite wrestlers, matches, championship belt, finishing move and heel of all time in a new edition of "Favorite Five." It's a conversation about the past, present and future of professional wrestling with one of WWE's most interesting young talents. Subscribe to The AJ Styles Show for new episodes featuring AJ Styles and Tony Giles talking WWE, wrestling history, video games and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Aug 24

    AJ Styles on His New WWE Role, Roman Reigns, Bron Breakker & the Future of NXT

    AJ Styles is embracing a new chapter of his WWE career, and this week on The AJ Styles Show, he takes Tony Giles behind the scenes of his work coaching, producing and helping develop WWE's next generation of stars. AJ talks about his recent work with NXT and Evolve, what he's learning as a coach and why he gets so much satisfaction from helping younger wrestlers improve. He also breaks down the difference between wrestlers who come through the independent scene and athletes transitioning into WWE from college sports. Plus, AJ gives his thoughts on Roman Reigns and how much he's evolved since their memorable rivalry in 2016, the enormous potential of Bron Breakker, the rise of WWE's next generation, Rey Mysterio's incredible longevity and the surprising news surrounding Ilja Dragunov. AJ also looks back at his own journey through WCW and TNA, explains why the independent wrestling scene helped make him such a versatile performer and discusses what might have happened if WCW had never gone out of business. Then the conversation turns to gaming as AJ talks Madden 27, College Football 27, his latest gaming headaches, retro game collecting, Silent Hill, Castlevania and why his PlayStation is basically collecting dust. Also on this episode:• AJ's transition from wrestler to coach and producer• Working with WWE's young NXT talent• Why Roman Reigns is different today than in 2016• The future of Bron Breakker• Rey Mysterio's remarkable longevity• AJ's reaction to the Ilja Dragunov news• What makes a great professional wrestler• AJ's WCW and TNA "what ifs"• The physical demands of training for WWE• Dave Bautista as Kratos• Madden, College Football and retro gaming• Mr. Perfect vs. Shawn Michaels at SummerSlam 1993 Subscribe to The AJ Styles Show for new episodes with WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles and Tony Giles as they talk wrestling, gaming, AJ's career and life beyond the ring. #AJStyles #WWE #NXT #RomanReigns #BronBreakker #Wrestling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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John Riggs and Tony Giles talk about all things retro gaming from game recommendations to recent pick-ups to convention appearances to diving deep in the topic of each episode of the Loose Cart Podcast

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