Best For Business

Chris Sanders

Best for Business is your backstage pass to the world of professional wrestling, featuring in-depth interviews with the biggest names and rising stars of the industry. Hosted by Chris Sanders, this podcast goes beyond the ring to explore the stories, journeys, and personalities that make wrestling unforgettable. Whether you're a hardcore fan or new to the scene, each episode offers fresh insights, candid conversations, and a passion for the business that keeps you coming back for more. Join us as we celebrate the best in the business, one episode at a time.

  1. Jul 15

    Ryan Waters on Jerry Lynn, Roddy Piper, TRP, & Building Pro Wrestling Supershow

    Episode 166 of Best For Business features one of New England independent wrestling’s most respected veterans, Ryan Waters. Ryan Waters begins by discussing what first sparked his passion for professional wrestling and the journey that led him from being a fan to pursuing the business himself. He reflects on discovering wrestling, his athletic swimming background, and his journey training. A major focus of the episode centers around Ryan's training under legendary figures including Mike Sparta, Tony Roy, and Hall of Famer Killer Kowalski. The conversation also explores Ryan's decision to study creative writing in college and how storytelling became one of his greatest strengths in wrestling. He explains the creation of the Ryan Waters character, the evolution of his in-ring identity, and the longevity that has allowed him to remain a respected presence in New England wrestling for over twenty years. Ryan reflects on finding his true role within the wrestling business, explaining how his passion gradually expanded beyond competing in the ring. That journey led to one of his first major opportunities, taking over the booking duties for Yankee Pro Wrestling. He discusses learning the creative side of the business, breaking away from his comfort zone, and developing his own philosophy as a booker. The episode also revisits several standout moments from Ryan's in-ring career. He reflects on sharing the ring with Jerry Lynn and working alongside the legendary "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, discussing the lessons he learned from both veterans and the memories that still stand out today. Another major topic is Ryan's work outside the ring with Pro Wrestling Supershow. He discusses the vision behind the promotion, the goals he hopes to accomplish, and how projects like WrestleRoulette continue to provide fresh opportunities for wrestlers. Later in the episode, Ryan discusses his passion for giving back through training the next generation, explaining why helping young wrestlers grow has become one of the most rewarding aspects of his career. He also shares what's next for him and the projects that continue to fuel his passion for professional wrestling. - 0:00 Ryan Waters Trailer 0:45 Best For Business Introduction 1:38 Introduction 2:10 Why Pro Wrestling? 3:56 Finding Pro Wrestling 4:40 Wanting to be a wrestler 6:11 Independent Wrestling 9:22 Athletic Background 11:00 Training 15:07 Learning from Mike Sparta, Tony Roy, & Killer Kowalski 18:28 Going to college for creative writing 19:55 Becoming Ryan Waters 23:38 The Longevity of Ryan Waters 25:00 Finding his role in wrestling 27:00 First Big Opportunity 27:17 Taking over the book for Yankee Pro 30:34 Breaking away from his bubble 33:54 Goals with booking 35:56 Highlights from booking 38:22 Learning from Spike Dudley 44:52 How was Ryan Waters taught? 52:15 Wrestling Jerry Lynn 56:38 Working with Roddy Piper 1:01:40 The Stroke with Teddy Goodz 1:05:32 The Inspiration for The Stroke 1:07:21 Prestige with Matt Magnum 1:11:00 Wrestling for Dragon Gate USA 1:12:51 The Idea of retiring in 2018 1:15:41 Coming back to wrestling 1:17:29 Zoom classes over training 1:19:47 The idea with Pro Wrestling Supershow 1:23:52 Goals with Pro Wrestling Supershow 1:29:37 WrestleRoulette 1:34:04 Giving Back & Training 1:36:40 What’s Next? 1:38:16 Ryan Waters’ Legacy 1:39:39 Conclusion - Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@CoachC310?si=oM-LME5EYYAddqDN - Check out Best for Business: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1-tiM0N3zjvBiaRIETb02bR14wlpDJeR&si=TjNK2HbpoLjsugFf - Make sure you give me a follow and SUBSCRIBE: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ChrisDust310/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/officialchrissanders/ Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@officialchrissanders X- https://x.com/chrissandersoff

    Ryan Waters on Jerry Lynn, Roddy Piper, TRP, & Building Pro Wrestling Supershow
  2. Jul 13

    Lucky 13 on CZW, Deathmatch Wrestling, Danny Havoc, Orange Cassidy, & CHIKARA

    Episode 165 of Best For Business features one of the most recognizable names to come out of CZW's ultraviolent era, Lucky 13. From breaking into the independent wrestling scene to becoming a fixture in CZW, CHIKARA, GCW, and beyond, Lucky reflects his career. Lucky 13 opens the conversation by discussing what first drew him to professional wrestling and how he ultimately found his way into the business. He reflects on his earliest experiences breaking in, the challenges of earning opportunities, and how his passion for wrestling quickly became a lifelong pursuit. The discussion moves into the creation of the "Lucky" persona and how the character has evolved over time. Lucky explains the longevity of the gimmick, why it has continued to resonate throughout his career, and the evolution that eventually led to the name "Lucky 13." A major portion of the episode focuses on his first major opportunity in Combat Zone Wrestling. Lucky shares stories from the early days of CZW, adapting to its hardcore environment, and learning to thrive in one of wrestling's most physically demanding promotions. He discusses embracing the hardcore style, the process of becoming comfortable with deathmatch wrestling, and looks back at some of his favorite matches in CZW. The conversation also revisits his time as a member of the Nation of Intoxication. He explains the significance of adding "13" to his name and how that change represented another step in his evolution as a performer. Beyond CZW, Lucky reflects on working for CHIKARA and introducing fans to the Retail Dragon character. The episode continues with stories from throughout the independent wrestling landscape, including his time with the New Jersey All-Stars, IWA Mid-South, Pro Wrestling UnPlugged, and Game Changer Wrestling (GCW). Lucky also discusses the unforgettable experience of wrestling on the famous Atlantic City pier, competing in Canada, and his continued work with H2O Wrestling. Another major topic centers around the relationships built throughout his career. Lucky reflects on the opponents and partners who consistently brought out the best in him, while also looking back on the friendships and experiences that made the independent wrestling scene feel like family. Later in the conversation, Lucky answers what advice he would give to his younger self after spending so many years inside the wrestling business. As the episode concludes, Lucky 13 looks ahead to what's next in his wrestling journey before reflecting on the legacy he hopes to leave behind. - 0:00 Lucky 13 Trailer 0:44 Best For Business Introduction 1:38 Introduction 2:23 Why Pro Wrestling? 4:10 Getting Involved in Wrestling 5:36 “Lucky” 6:17 The Longevity of Lucky 13 6:59 First Big Opportunity 7:09 CZW 9:28 The Hardcore Style 10:53 Favorite CZW Match 11:54 The Nation of Intoxication 12:08 “Lucky tHURTeen” 14:00 Getting Comfortable with Deathmatch Wrestling 14:52 Adding The 13 15:55 Wrestling for CHIKARA 17:36 Retail Dragon in CHIKARA 18:34 Orange Cassidy 20:15 New Jersey All-Stars 22:11 What would Lucky 13 tell his younger self? 24:15 IWA Mid-South 25:19 Pro Wrestling UnPlugged 27:09 GCW 28:22 Favorite Venues 30:25 Hot Boiz International 31:38 Wrestling in Canada 33:46 H20 34:42 The Favorite Lucky 13 Match 35:42 Who brings the best out of Lucky 13? 36:55 What’s Next? 37:57 Lucky 13’s Legacy 39:38 Conclusion - Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@CoachC310?si=oM-LME5EYYAddqDN - Check out Best for Business: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1-tiM0N3zjvBiaRIETb02bR14wlpDJeR&si=TjNK2HbpoLjsugFf - Make sure you give me a follow and SUBSCRIBE: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ChrisDust310/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/officialchrissanders/ Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@officialchrissanders X- https://x.com/chrissandersoff

    Lucky 13 on CZW, Deathmatch Wrestling, Danny Havoc, Orange Cassidy, & CHIKARA

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Best for Business is your backstage pass to the world of professional wrestling, featuring in-depth interviews with the biggest names and rising stars of the industry. Hosted by Chris Sanders, this podcast goes beyond the ring to explore the stories, journeys, and personalities that make wrestling unforgettable. Whether you're a hardcore fan or new to the scene, each episode offers fresh insights, candid conversations, and a passion for the business that keeps you coming back for more. Join us as we celebrate the best in the business, one episode at a time.

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