Being the Extreme: A Backyard Wrestling Story

The EWA
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Westchester EWA is the longest-running backyard wrestling organization in the world. After 27 years, the men, nuggets, clowns and crayons look back on legacy they’ve left. Led by Brian, aka The Zeitgeist, and Mike, aka The French Wonder, the stars of the EWA delve deep into their greatest rivalries, events and broader topics in the wrestling world.

Episodes

  1. 01/26/2025

    EP06. EWA origins: A backyard wrestling story

    In this episode of Being the Extreme, the crew takes a trip down memory lane, sharing stories from their high school days. From hallway stunners and inside jokes to the bonds that wrestling culture forged during their teenage years, learn how they went from high school degenerates and the self-proclaimed NWO to the backyard wrestling innovators that built the Extreme Wrestling Alliance (EWA). Hollywood Pinto, Chris Anthony and Claudio Cacciatore, with The Zeitgeist as their guide, recount their wildest antics, the friendships they fostered, and how those formative experiences influence their perspectives today. Don't miss this entertaining blend of nostalgia, wrestling passion, and extreme storytelling!

    2h 7m

  2. 01/11/2025 ·  Bonus

    EP05: Extreme takes on WWE Raw’s Netflix premiere

    In this special bonus episode of Being the Extreme, The Zeitgeist and "The Mayor" dive deep into the highly anticipated debut of WWE Monday Night Raw on Netflix. From the ratings buzz to fan reactions, they break down the show's impact.

    44 min

  3. 12/14/2024

    EP04: Claudio’s Masterpiece (Rivals Series)

    Ever have a jar of pasta sauce dumped on your head?  In this episode of Being the Extreme, we step into the mind of Claudio Cacciatore to relive his side of the explosive rivalry with Gregdust. With help from The French Wonder and The Zeitgeist, Claudio relives the fiery promos, unforgettable matches — bookended by the infamous Pasta Sauce Match and the Halloween classic Pumpkin Head Match.  He also shares how this feud redefined the EWA's mid-card and sparked a new creative direction for the company.  Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most iconic rivalries in EWA history. Listen to Part 1 of this Rivals Series to hear Gregdust's perspective on their food-based feud: Listen: https://being-the-extreme.podbean.com/e/like-the-savage-butterfly-hatching-from-the-coccon-ewa-rivals-series/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc6BYTYW2co&t=981s About the EWA: https://ewabackyardwrestling.com/ Follow the EWA on social: Instagram:   / ewa__wrestling   Facebook:   / ewawestchester   X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/EWA__Wrestling?mx=2

    59 min

  4. 11/17/2024

    EP03: Like the savage butterfly hatching from the coccon (EWA Rivals Series)

    What do pumpkins and pasta sauce possibly have to do with each other? You wouldn't put pasta on (or in) a pumpkin. Nor would you chop up some pumpkin into your pasta (right?). The only conceivable connection has to do with a series of matches between arch rivals Gregdust and Claudio Cacciatore, which took place years apart in the greatest backyard wrestling organization in the world; the Extreme Wrestling Alliance (EWA). Join us for this deep dive on a classic EWA rivalry.  About the EWA: https://ewabackyardwrestling.com/ Follow the EWA on social: Instagram:   / ewa__wrestling   Facebook:   / ewawestchester   X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/EWA__Wrestling?mx=2

    56 min

  5. 11/03/2024 ·  Bonus

    EP02: The Condiment Wars Watch-A-Long (Part 2 of 2)

    Watch-a-long with even more of EWA's top stars as they relive The Condiment Wars. This live Times Square wrestling show took place on May 3, 2024. In Part 2 of this podcast Watch Party, you'll hear from (in order of appearance) Greg "The Mayor" Maker, Hollywood Pinto, the French Wonder, Claudio Cacciatore, The Zeitgeist and Christopher Anthony.  Watch the video version of this Watch-A-Long (available Saturday, Nov. 8).  Watch the video version of this episode of Being The Extreme on YouTube. Chapters:  17:38 - We hit play on The Condiment Wars. Video timecode - 06:00 (Match 1 - Punisher vs The Golden Nugget) 36:29 - Match 2 - French Wonder vs The Zeitgeist 48:20 - Elvis performs "You Ain't Nothing But A Hound Dog" 49:20 - Match 3 - Hollywood Pinto vs The Punisher vs The Zeitgeist About the EWA: https://ewabackyardwrestling.com/ Follow the EWA on social: Instagram:   / ewa__wrestling   Facebook:   / ewawestchester   X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/EWA__Wrestling?mx=2

    1h 36m

  6. 09/09/2024

    EP01: The Condiment Wars Watch-a-Long (Part 1 of 2)

    Watch-a-long with EWA stars The Zeitgeist and Hollywood Pinto as they relive The Condiment Wars. This live Times Square wrestling show took place on May 3, 2024. To follow along, go to the EWA website and find the video of The Condiment Wars: https://ewabackyardwrestling.com/condiment-wars/ We'll count you down to synch you up as we hit play together with you, our adoring fans, on this triumphant EWA spectacular.  Timecodes (podcast, not video):  03:10 - We hit play on The Condiment Wars (video timecode - 00:00) 09:15 - Match 1 - Punisher vs The Golden Nugget 23:01 - Match 2 - French Wonder vs The Zeitgeist 31:31 - Pause video at 28:18  43:22 - Hit play (set video to 28:30) 45:22 - Pause video at 30:30 46:15 - Hit play (set video to 30:33) for Match 3 - Hollywood Pinto vs The Punisher vs The Zeitgeist 51:55 - Pause video at 36:09 01:10:38 - Hit play (set video to 36:09) 01:13:16 - Rewind to 38:00 and hit play 01:17:30 - Pause 01:18:50 - Hit play (set video to 41:54) 01:19:27 - Pause 01:21:00 - Hit play (set video to 42:25) 01:22:30 - Pause 01:23:15 - Hit play (set video to 43:50)   This is Part 1 of this Watch Party. Check back next Monday, Sept. 16 for Part 2. In that bonus episode, the Zeitgeist and Hollywood Pinto are joined by the French Wonder, Greg "The Mayor" Maker, Claudio Cacciatore and Christopher Anthony.

    1h 51m

  7. 05/03/2024

    EP00: Times Square wrestling and the world's largest hot dog

    Welcome to the official podcast of the Extreme Wrestling Alliance. In this episode Brian and Mike look ahead to the EWA’s final show, The Condiment Wars, delving deep into how this once-in-a-lifetime show in the heart of Times Square on Friday May 3 came to be, putting it all together and trying not to die in the process.  This podcast was recorded on Friday, April 26, one week before the big show.

    40 min
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Westchester EWA is the longest-running backyard wrestling organization in the world. After 27 years, the men, nuggets, clowns and crayons look back on legacy they’ve left. Led by Brian, aka The Zeitgeist, and Mike, aka The French Wonder, the stars of the EWA delve deep into their greatest rivalries, events and broader topics in the wrestling world.

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