The Rick Del Santo Show

Pro wrestling announcer Drew Kazoo joins the show to talk him becoming a fan and growing up a fan in the 1980s, going to the Boston Gardens, becoming a wrestling commentator, Test of Strength, Focus Pro, we discuss our mutual love for hardcore punk and what draws us in to hardcore in this current day and age.

Pro wrestling referee Matty Bombay joins the show and chats growing up in Connecticut, sports as a kid, discovering professional wrestling in his youth, how he decided to become a referee as well as talking the promotions he’s worked for such as Alley Fights, PAPW, BST, Pure Vanguard Wrestling and talks some of the competitors he’s had the opportunity to be in the ring with such as ECW legend Little Guido, Donovan Dijak, Jeremy LaCroix, Corey Duke and so much more!

Hayden Backlund joins the Pro Wrestling Wire Podcast to discuss his rise through the professional wrestling ranks, training at the renowned Nightmare Factory, and developing into one of the sport’s fastest-rising young stars. Hayden talks about his technical wrestling style, competing in the National Wrestling Alliance, preparing for the NWA’s 78th Anniversary event, and the goals he has set for his career. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode, and visit ProWrestlingWire.net for the latest wrestling news, interviews, results, and exclusive coverage. Follow Pro Wrestling Wire on social media so you never miss an update.

The Independent St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame joins us to discuss the 2026 induction class, the Hall’s mission to preserve the rich legacy of St. Louis wrestling, and this year’s induction ceremony. We also spotlight the careers and contributions of Steve Montana, Big Bad Ben, Butch Fletcher, Marcus Mansfield, The Beast, Tom Simon, Keon Option, and Johnny Ramirez.

Sat down and chatted with Ding Dongs and talk him starting out in Deep South Wrestling, training under the Assassin Jody Hamilton, how him and Richard Sartain came together as the Rock n Roll Rebels, going to WCW, what he though when the Ding Dongs was presented to him, plus Terry Funk, Muta, Bill Irwin and so much more!

Sitting down with friend of the show Hakim Ali. This time a solo appearance. We talk about his singles run he’s currently on, his tag team partner Nick Payne, his recent trip to the NWA tapings in Florida and his experience there, Alley Fights and someone who’s been a real menace to Hakim in Carson Chris.

Stanley Karr joins the show for the third time! This time to now talk about his brand new book Champions For A Cause! Stanley hosts a podcast “Wrestling With Heart” which dives into the subject of the good causes pro wrestlers do through charity and fund raising. He has interviewed many of the sports biggest names.

We recently lost long time wrestling referee of 32 years, Dave Dwinell after a long illness. In 2021 Dave released his autobiography “Ringman”. I had the chance to interview him and discuss his wrestling career and his book at that time. There’s a lot of great stories in the book. A member New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, a member of the Northeast Wrestling Hall of Fame. Dave created many memories. Thank you Dave for this interview. Rest In Peace.

My interview with Tommy Lane of the RocknRoll RPM’s. We go over his entires career from being mentored by the Mongolian Stomper Archie Goulide, to Stampede Wrestling, Kansas City and teaming up with Dusty Wolfe and Marty Jannetty, Memphis, the Fullers, World Class, Super Clash III and so much more!!!

Talking with Gene Jackson! Host of several wrestling podcasts, the man behind Retro Wrestling Archive, coauthor in the “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert book and more! We talk his fandom, involvement in pro wrestling, podcasting and so much more!

Roxy Astor, former GLOW girl joins the show to talk her history in how she joined the show on the second season, being placed in a team with Tiffany Melon, her options on former GLOW girls, Dave McClane, independent wrestling, animal rescue and so much more!

Sitting down with Roger Sartain and talking his pro wrestling career including working for Deep South Wrestling and Jody Hamilton, his cousins Richard Sartain, Southern Championship Wrestling and Joe Pedicino and Jerry Blackwell, Ken Hawk, Tommy Rich, Scotty Levy/Raven, Jack Lord, Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson of the Rock n Roll Express plus much more!

From the January 11th edition of Pro Wrestling Wire Radio, Rick Del Santo and Uncle Oatis talk with Sylvan Moreland on his upcoming match on January 24th at New Years Wrestleution for Paradise Alley Pro Wrestling as he battles Josh Guzman. Also talk his social media presence and what advice he offers to others in the field to boost up their game.

Pro Wrestling Wire Radio is back as “The Professor” Rick Del Santo and Uncle Oatis join forces once again to bring you the best talk show on professional wrestling in New England. Topics | - Alley Fights January 2nd review and upcoming show. - Preview for PAPW New Years Wrestleution - Guest Sylvan Moreland talks his upcoming title defense against Josh Guzman A new AIWF World Champion was crowned as well as Mid -America champion - Memphis Wrestling Grind City Rumble results - UWN Gotham Wrestling - Pure Vanguard Wrestling “No Love Lost” match announcements - TFCrew announcements - BST “Northeast Summit” card announcements - Rocky Mountain Pro “Charged” review by Oatis Check out more independent wrestling news and podcasts on ProWrestlingWire.Net

Sat down with former WCW wrestler Motor City Madman. We talk his relationship with Paul Heyman early on and him bringing him in to WCW and well as other territories, his time in Puerto Rico, working for the Savoldis and being one of the Mad Russians, his time in AWA, time with Lutte International and Rick Martel and Dino Bravo. Plus so much more!!!

Sat down with Chris Whaley, Pastor, former professional wrestler and author and film maker of the Masked Saint. We talk about his time wrestling in Florida and training under the Great Malenko, going to Texas and working for World Class and Ken Mantell’s Wild West Wrestling. We get his opinions on working with a young Undertaker and the Ultimate Warrior while in Texas. Plus much more!

American GI Richie Scruggs talks his career including being trained under “The Raging Bull” Manny Fernandez, working South Atlantic Pro Wrestling, debuting against Ivan Koloff, working Vladimir Koloff, after South Atlantic closed going to PWF and working under George South and Italian Stallion, working Jimmy Snuka, Men On A Mission , working USWA, forming his own company Wrestling For Christ, going to the Philippines on mission and bringing wrestling there, and then we dive deep into both of us being Christian.

Maxx Payne joins the show and talks his wrestling career including starting in New Japan and then working Memphis, Germany, WCW, WWF, Brad Armstrong, Brian Armstrong , starting in the movie Takedown early on, his amateur wrestling career, Bob Backlund, and so much more!!!

Vladimir Koloff talks his career including working South Atlantic Pro Wrestling, Ivan Koloff, Bobby Fulton, Jackie Fulton, the Headhunters, working ECW, Smoky Mountain, challenging Tito Santana for the EVW title, trying out for both WWF and WCW, Herb Abrams and the UWF plus so much more!!!

Princess Victoria talks her days in wrestling training under Sandy Barr, working under Don Owen in the Portland territory, Fabulous Moolah, being part of the inaugural WWF women’s tag team champions with Velvet McIntyre, how she broker her neck and how it ultimately lead to her retirement at a young aged thoughts on the evolution of women’s wrestling and Rhea Ripley and wrestling today!