Cordell breaks down what it really takes to level up in pro wrestling - from learning under Dustin Rhodes to surviving New Japan Dojo, and stepping into chaos on WWE and AEW programming without losing his place in the story.This conversation gets into the details most fans never see: how TV-style tapings actually work, why camera placement can make or break a match, and how Cordell learned to turn small choices like targeting a knee into part of a bigger narrative. He also opens up about the feud with CJ Valor, how real-life injuries and competition shaped the rivalry, and why sometimes “obvious” storytelling is exactly what makes a match hit harder.You’ll also hear how his training crew at Rhodes Wrestling Academy - including Vin Parker, Hitt, Movie Myk, Noel, and CJ - became a built-in support system, pushing each other through workouts, bookings, social media, and the day-to-day grind of becoming better wrestlers together. Then there’s the jump to New Japan’s Dojo in Los Angeles, where Cordell and the crew had to unlearn habits, raise the intensity, and adapt to a completely different wrestling rhythm.Plus, Cordell shares what it’s like being part of high-pressure WWE and AEW segments where anything can happen, how he handled the chaos while staying safe and camera-conscious, and why those moments felt like being part of wrestling history. He also talks about finding a home in San Antonio’s crowd, the validation that comes from connecting outside your own backyard, and the goals still left on his list - including Dallas, Houston, more out-of-state bookings, and maybe, one day, Japan.Perfect for anyone who loves indie wrestling, TV wrestling production, and the mindset behind turning training into a career. If you want a real look at what it takes to keep climbing, this one delivers.
