• #69: Greg Anthony
    Aug 4 2021

    This week's episode features 'The Golden Boy' Greg Anthony! Paul Ponte talks with Greg about Reckless Youth, Bobby Eaton, Memphis wrasslin', making a living in pro wrestling, and much more!

    Video version available here:

    https://youtu.be/JcnLPHNvqy8

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • #68: Kwame Kamoze
    Jun 19 2021

    In this episode of Indy Handshake we feature one of the more controversial wrestlers of the early days of All Pro Wrestling, Kwame Kamoze. He recounts some crazy stories from the APW Gym Wars days, creating the Westside Playaz and his thoughts on the version that came after, his short stint at Big Time Wrestling, a bizarre encounter he had with Sabu backstage at XPW, as well as the time he got ribbed by the late great Owen Hart at a WWF show.

    Video version available here:

    https://youtu.be/tWMJNc6Bon4

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • #67: Reckless Youth
    May 28 2021

    Hail to the King of the Independents! Paul Ponte welcomes former wrestler Tom Carter, AKA Reckless Youth to the show. We talk about Chikara, his WWF developmental deal, rubber chickens, how he was crowned 'King of the Independents', and much much more! Tom Carter is full of great stories and insight into the world of indy wrestling.

    Video version available here:

    https://youtu.be/nEyzhc_ABqQ

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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • #66: Tony Fury
    May 28 2021

    In this episode of Indy Handshake, Jesus Cruz interviews Tony Fury! Tony reminisces about his teen years not only watching wrestling, but chauffeuring WWF superstars from their hotels to the venues. Tony recalls a lot of stories and ribs from Owen Hart and others. He talks about his training beginnings at All Pro Wrestling, his time at Big Time Wrestling, and tells some good backstage stories as well.

    Video version here:

    https://youtu.be/pmBVifZgnlY

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    54 mins
  • #65: Otto Von Clutch
    May 14 2021

    This week Paul Ponte talks to Otto Von Clutch! We talk about running/working shows in Las Vegas, the SuperBeast Training Compound, Knokx Pro, Hoodslam, and a whole lot more! Otto threatens to slap Paul, and loves Tony Khan's eyes! Audio available on all podcast apps.

    Video version available here: https://youtu.be/PS6rxMyWRYA

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • #64: JT Energy
    May 7 2021

    We head to the Midwest in this episode of Indy Handshake, as Paul Ponte talks with JT Energy! We talk about training under Seth Rollins and Marek Brave, crafting his character, giving a candy cane to Erick Rowan, working with Jerry Lawler, & more!

    Video version available here:

    https://youtu.be/nGI9RvhIWQk

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • #63: Anthony Trevino
    Apr 30 2021

    This week Paul Ponte goes back to his Eastside Drive roots with Anthony Trevino. We talk about backyard wrestling, turning UGWA 'legit,' being a booker, independent wrestling, and more!

    Video version available here:

    https://youtu.be/TEC6bB9Qsys

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    51 mins
  • #62: D-Rogue
    Apr 23 2021

    This week on Indy Handshake, Paul Ponte talks to D-Rogue. We talk about going from basketball to pro wrestling, training at All Pro Wrestling, Stoner U, Hoodslam, a guy dressed like a giant dick, and more!

    VIdeo version here:

    https://youtu.be/xM9JpgAEaCo

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    48 mins