Alliance Blog Podcast: Interviews with Independent Wrestlers and Wrestling Personalities

When you look up the phrase " grinding " in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Mathias next to it. The personification of hustle, Mathias has been wrestling for just a short time, but has made an impact everywhere he steps. For the past year, he has sat on top of San Diego as the SoCal Pro Heavyweight Champion. A title held in high regard, some of the former champions have been guests on this podcast. Tommy Wilson, SoCal Crazy, and Anthony Idol. I've personally seen Mathias wrestle in Phoenix, Irvine, Los Angeles, but he's been marking his territory in Las Vegas, Oxnard, Orange, Escondido, Berkeley, Lodi, and has wrestled out of the US in Canada and Mexico.On this episode of the Alliance Blog Podcast, we'll discuss the grind with Mathias and discuss his career.On March 24th in Oxnard, California, Mathias went toe to toe with the United Wrestling Network Heritage Champion, Maximillien, at Championship Wrestling Television Taping.Stay Social With Mathias⁠https://www.facebook.com/mathiaswrestles⁠⁠https://twitter.com/mathiaswrestles⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mathiaswrestles⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@mathiaswrestles⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@mathiaswrestles⁠Stay Social With The Alliance💻- Discord – https://discord.gg/EUKRTPPY22🕺- Tiktok – http://tiktok.com/@theallianceblog🟦- Blue Sky – https://bsky.app/profile/theallianceblog.bsky.social🧵- Threads – https://www.threads.net/@theallianceblog/📸- Instagram – http://instagram.com/theallianceblog/🐦- Twitter – http://twitter.com/theallianceblog

"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced" - Van GoghLong before AERIAL VAN GO was tearing up the International Lucha Libre scene, he was wrestling for NWA Action, Chiakra, NWA Smoky Mountain, Beyond Wrestling, and more. Wrestling internationally in Canada, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and all across the United States, Van Go has been putting in the work to become one of the best. Outside of his international dates, he's appeared for PWS, TNA, EVOLVE, and GCW. Trained by Mike Quackenbush, Mr. Hughes, AR Fox, and Jonathan Gresham, Van Go blends a style of wrestling that has elements of Capoeira and Lucha Libre.Jay Cal witnessed Van Go in a triple threat match against Ninja Mack in Rey Horus for Bajastars USA in a match that absolutely stole the show. If you aren't familiar with Aerial Van Go, this will be a great introduction to an amazing, talented wrestler.Stay Social With Aerial Van Gohttps://www.facebook.com/aerialvangohttps://x.com/AerialVanGohttps://www.instagram.com/aerialvangohttps://www.youtube.com/@AerialVanGohttp://tiktok.com/@AerialVanGoStay Social With The Alliance💻- Discord – https://discord.gg/EUKRTPPY22🕺- Tiktok – http://tiktok.com/@theallianceblog🟦- Blue Sky – https://bsky.app/profile/theallianceblog.bsky.social🧵- Threads – https://www.threads.net/@theallianceblog/📸- Instagram – http://instagram.com/theallianceblog/🐦- Twitter – http://twitter.com/theallianceblog

The Southern California Independent Wrestling Scene has produced many outstanding talents in the past twenty-five years. And it would be entirely too hard to imagine the Southern California Independent Scene without thinking about the contributions of Lil Cholo. Not only was he a standout for Martin Marin's WPW, but he was also a big part of Revolution Pro, Ultimate Pro Wrestling, Alternative Wrestling Show, and the National Wrestling Alliance. He would also wrestle in Mexico in Tijuana for Lucha Libre AAA and Mexico City for Toryumon.Outside of his contributions to the Southern California Wrestling Scene, Lil Cholo was part of Wrestling Society X's tag team division. Teaming with fellow Southern California standout B-Boy as the Cartel, joined a stacked tag team division that made WSX unique. He would find his way into the National Spotlight eight years later as part of the fantastic Lucha Underground as Mr. Cisco.Nowadays, he's training the future of Southern California Independents with House of Lucha. Their next event takes place on Friday, March 27th, in Stanton, California. Two years of creating stars and showcasing up-and-comers, the House of Lucha 2nd Anniversary Show, featuring Jack Cartwheel and many more.Stay Social With Lil Cholohttps://www.facebook.com/little.cholo.9https://www.instagram.com/lilcholo01/https://www.threads.com/@lilcholo01https://www.tiktok.com/@lilcholo01https://www.youtube.com//littlecholo1503Stay Social with House Of Luchahttps://www.instagram.com/house_of_luchahttps://www.youtube.com/@houseofluchaStay Social with the Alliance💻- Discord https://discord.gg/EUKRTPPY22🕺- Tiktok – http://tiktok.com/@theallianceblog🟦- Blue Sky – https://bsky.app/profile/theallianceblog.bsky.social🧵- Threads – https://www.threads.net/@theallianceblog/📸- Instagram – http://instagram.com/theallianceblog/🐦- Twitter – http://twitter.com/theallianceblog

“A true ninja knows not only how to move in the shadows, but how to be a shadow.” – Hattori HanzoOn this episode of the Alliance blog Podcast, Jay Cal sits down with Ninja Mack. Ninja Mack has worked literally all over the world: the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan, and the United States.Jay asks Ninja Mack about his wrestling style. They discuss the viral clips. Joining the circus and auditioning to become a POWER RANGER. Ninja Mack also tells us how he got into pro-wrestling and what it takes to become a wrestler. And where he's wrestled.Stay Social With Ninja Mackhttps://www.facebook.com/NinjaMackhttps://x.com/ninjamack1https://www.instagram.com/mackwrestlerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ninjamack21https://www.youtube.com/@NinjaMackStay Social with the Alliance💻- Discord https://discord.gg/EUKRTPPY22🕺- Tiktok – http://tiktok.com/@theallianceblog🟦- Blue Sky – https://bsky.app/profile/theallianceblog.bsky.social🧵- Threads – https://www.threads.net/@theallianceblog/📸- Instagram – http://instagram.com/theallianceblog/🐦- Twitter – http://twitter.com/theallianceblog

The World Famous CB, aka Cheeseburger, built his brand through the Northeast while working for Beyond Wrestling, but really started to gain notoriety when he joined the Ring of Honor. With a smaller stature, CB became the ultimate underdog. Respect and admiration were always a fight from the fans and the locker room. But with each bit of success, CB was able to prove he always belonged. CB has held championship gold for Wrestle Pro Alaska, has fought for titles in ROH, and even was able to compete for New Japan Pro Wrestling under the tutelage of Jushin Thunder Liger.The World Famous CB is also the head trainer and owner of World Wrestling Dojo. The school has produced talents like Wheeler Yuta, Alpha Dog, Gabby Ortiz, and DAWG’s own Dylan Mesh.Jay will discuss with the World Famous CB his tenure with ROH. How is his coaching different from the coaching he received at the ROH Dojo? They will discuss CB’s time working with Liger and in New Japan. And most importantly, they will discuss wRAHstlemania IX taking place on March 6th, exclusively for the students of Rowan University, by the way of Dangerous Adrenaline Wrestling Gladiators.Stay Social With the World Famous CBhttps://x.com/CheeseburgerROHhttps://www.instagram.com/worldfamouscb

A rising tide lifts all boats. Wrestling, promoting, training, Brutal Bob Evans has spent the past 30 years trying to leave the professional wrestling industry in a better position than he found it. Whether as an in-ring competitor, coach, consultant, or seminar leader, Bob Evans has built his legacy on giving back to the wrestling community.We will discuss Bob's legacy in professional wrestling with him. We will also discuss his time working enhancement matches with the then WWF, his time working with the National Wrestling Alliance in the late 90s and early 2000s.And of course, we'll discuss wRAHstlemania IX taking place on March 6th, exclusively for the students of Rowan University, by the way of Dangerous Adrenaline Wrestling Gladiators.Stay Social with Brutal Bob Evanshttps://www.facebook.com/brutalbobevans⁠⁠https://x.com/brutalbobevans⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brutalbobevans⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@BrutalBobEvans⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RealBrutalBobEvans

The Urban Playboy made his Exodus Pro Wrestling in-ring debut back on December 1st, 2023, winning a six-man gauntlet. The victory planted the seeds for his eventual NWA Midwest Championship victory. The first Midwest Champion in the modern era and a 6’7 level of respect for Exodus Pro. As Midwest Champion, there were no state lines for PB Smooth. Defending his title in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, New Jersey, Michigan, Texas, and several trips north of the border in Ontario.Smooth joined NWA POWERRR at Back to the Territories in the summer of 2024 and successfully defeated Mims. His impact in the NWA would be co-opted with EC3 as the Holy Grail. At the Crockett Cup, EC3 and Smooth would eliminate the Southern Six from the tournament, but would lose to the Colons in the semi-finals.On January 17th, 2026, Smooth was offered a contract with the National Wrestling Alliance. What’s next for the former Midwest Champion… listen to find out.Stay Social with PB Smoothhttps://www.facebook.com/PrettyBoySm00thhttps://x.com/PrettyBoySmoothhttps://www.instagram.com/prettyboysm00thhttps://www.patreon.com/PrettyBoySmoothhttps://prettyboysmooth.bigcartel.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@PrettyBoy_Smooth

Returning to the Bill Greene Sports Complex, in the City of Cudahy, EPIC PRO Wrestling proudly presents Faded Not Jaded, the 12th wrestling spectacular. The Epic Pro Championship will be on the line with Alpha Zo challenging Royce Isaacs on a card that will showcase some of the best talent on the West Coast. On the Alliance Blog Podcast, Jay Cal will speak with Epic Pro founder Andrew Pesina to discuss the card, the trials and tribulations of being an independent wrestling promoter, and what's next for Epic Pro. Stay Social with Epic Pro https://www.facebook.com/EpicProLA https://x.com/epicprola https://www.instagram.com/epicprola https://bsky.app/profile/epicprowrestling.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@EpicProLA

October 17th, 2025 with the World Junior Heavyweight Championship on the line, at NWA Samhain 3, Alex Taylor defended his title against Spencer Slade. On January's 20th episode of POWERRR, the match aired, and a new champion was crowned. With the news out of the bag, we are proud to have the newly crowned NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion Spencer Slade on the Alliance Guys Podcast.Slade has really carved out his reputation in the North East before making his way into the NWA. Along with making appearances in AEW and being a regular for the IWC.Slade has had great success in competing for the IWC, he is currently the IWC Super Indy Champion. We will discuss with Slade how he chose the path of wrestling and how he got his start. The grind it takes to get to his level of success. Plus, wrestling with a hearing impairment, and how he was able to overcome this obstacle.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000127891415 https://x.com/sladewrestler https://www.instagram.com/sladewrestling https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/fearthegear https://www.youtube.com/@Fearthegear

Samoa Joe made his mark in the wrestling industry in 2000. With 25 years in the industry, Samoa Joe has had success every step of the way. A star in Ultimate Pro Wrestling, ZERO1, Ring of Honor, TNA Wrestling, WWE and AEW. Saturday Night, I was afforded the opportunity to interview Samoa Joe. This was a highlight of my podcasting career, as Joe has been my favorite wrestler for over twenty years. I would publicly like to send gratitude to Steve Islas for setting this up for me. And of course, my beautiful wife Michelle Caley, who ensured that I would have this opportunity.And of course Joe, who took ten minutes to talk. Samoa Joe is 100% the Dean Martin of pro wrestling and I was grateful for this opportunity.

Saturday, October 11th, 2025, Wrestling Evolution debuts in Shelby, NC, at the Weathers Arena at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds with Point of No Return!With several bona fide bangers announced for the debut show in Shelby. Including: Wrestling Evolution Champion Dontay Khalifah vs Saint Julious Wrestling Evolution Tag Team Champions Hustle & Flow (Zay Vega & Jordon Holt) vs Expensive Attraction (Colin Casanova & Conner Drake) Reyhan Inteus vs Ian Maxwell & Yahya in a handicap match Allen Brothers (Robert & Steve) vs Step Friends (Drew Adler & Paul Lasher) 6 Man Tag Team Warfare: Justin Kindred Allen, Jak Tatum & Gabriel Kai vs So’Brino Ali, Chayce Coleman & Bash Caliban Kaitlyn Marie vs Jada Stone Luke Fury vs Elliot Shock Chase Emery vs Tommy OkamiBut on Tuesday Night, Jay Cal will talk to Tim Dixon, the voice of Wrestling Evolution and a friend of the show. Tim famously announced and produced the short-lived NWA Charlotte. At 7 PM Eastern, 4 PM Pacific, Jay and Tim will wax poetic about days gone by and discuss Tim’s time with the NWA, but we will also preview this Saturday’s Point of No Return.Learn about Wrestling Evolution- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@WrestlingEvolution23- Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wrestling.evolution23- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090810002231Please Visit Our Sponsors Merch – https://streamlabs.com/theallianceblog/merch Trophy Smack – https://www.trophysmack.com/theallianceblog Dubby Energy – https://www.dubby.gg/?ref=72l7mvqpvRyFK4(use promo code THEALLIANCEBLOG)Hear the Podcast On Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3SQfqQSOlOUft0ZB2RB9AF YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheAllianceBlog Kick – https://kick.com/theallianceblog Twitch – https://twitch.tv/theallianceblog Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-alliance-blog-podcast/id1350227099♥️ I Heart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-alliance-blog-podcast-107569496/Stay Social with the Alliance- Discord https://discord.gg/EUKRTPPY22- Tiktok – http://tiktok.com/@theallianceblog- Blue Sky – https://bsky.app/profile/theallianceblog.bsky.social- Threads – https://www.threads.net/@theallianceblog/- Instagram – http://instagram.com/theallianceblog/- Twitter – http://twitter.com/theallianceblog

Alex Misery is unhinged. A man of many hats, most of whom are insane. He's a vocalist for the band Twisted Misery. He shreds on the skateboard. But where most of our listeners will know Misery is from his time in the ring. High Risk is a statement that has little to no meaning for Misery. Misery joined the National Wrestling Alliance at the first Samhain back in 2023. Before his time with the NWA, Misery was a mainstay in the Florida Independent Scene, gaining a bit of notoriety working for Coastal Championship restling and FTW Wrestling.A not-so-well-kept secret is that Misery is also a second-generation wrestler; he's the son of "El Leon" Apolo. Apolo is a former NWA World Tag Team Champion (as part of the TNA era of the NWA) and the North American Champion. His father was a well-established superstar in Puerto Rico before becoming a mainstay in the United States. Similarly, Alex spent time working in Puerto Rico; however, his time was spent at World Wrestling Council, the rival to IWA Puerto Rico. We will talk to Alex Misery tonight. We will speak to him about his time in Puerto Rico, getting established in Florida in the independents, wrestling from under his father's shadow, and becoming a fixture of the NWA. Please join us for this very unique interview.

The last time Biggie Biggs wrestled for Dangerous Adrenaline Wrestling Gladiators was in 2018, at DAWG's Wrath of Champions. He held the World Wrestling Grand Prix Championship for 1281 days, on top of being a former NWA New York Champion, NWA New Jersey, and NWA Coastal champion. Biggie's makes his return to DAWG on Saturday, June 28th, at The All American Bash. And it will continue when DAWG joins the Monmouth County Fair.Jay Cal will discuss Biggie's return to DAWG. What he's been up to for the past seven years. His new look and what's next for "Chop Daddy!" Stay Social With Biggie Biggshttps://www.instagram.com/mr.podsweirdohttps://www.x.com/mr.podsweirdo⁠https://www.facebook.com/podszillah⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/podszillah⁠⁠http://myspace.com/biggiebiggs2k⁠

EPIC PRO WRESTLING returns to the Bill Greene Sports Complex in Cudahy, California, on Saturday, June 28th. For the past three years, not so quietly, Andrew Pesina has been the personification of putting your money where your mouth is. Squable Up will be the 10th show for Epic Pro Wrestling and will be highlighted by a huge main event that showcases two of the best in Southern California. Scorpio Sky will stand toe-to-toe with EPIC PRO Champion Royce Isaacs. Of course, this will be a match talked about. But the rest of the card is so very solid.On this episode of the Alliance Blog Podcast, Jay Cal talks with Epic Pro proprietor Andrew Pesina to break down this monumental event and discuss the future of Epic Pro, as well as the merger that almost was.Tickets can be purchased by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epic-pro-wrestling-squabble-up-tickets-1299984451489?aff=oddtdtcreatorStay Social With Epic Prohttps://www.facebook.com/EpicProLAhttps://x.com/epicprolahttps://www.instagram.com/epicprolahttps://bsky.app/profile/epicprowrestling.bsky.socialhttp://tiktok.com/@epicprowrestling

Nearly six years since Deget Bundlez has been in a Dangerous Adrenaline Gladiator Wrestling Ring. The Hustler makes his return to DAWG on Saturday, June 28th, at The All American Bash. Chomping at the bit to return to DAWG, his opponent has yet to be announced. His credentials speak for themselves. He is a three-time APWA World Tag Team Champion, a former APWA Tri-State Champion. And a former AIWF Television Champion. Currently, Deget is also part of the OVW Roster, where he has been a two-time OVW Southern Tag Team Champion. Jay Cal will catch up with Deget Bundlez on June 10th, 4 PM Eastern. They will discuss Deget’s time with DAWG, working for OVW, his time with APWA and more.https://www.facebook.com/deget.bundlezhttps://x.com/bundlez187https://www.instagram.com/d_bundlezSTAY SOCIAL WITH DEGET

On Saturday, June 28th, at The All American Bash, Marvelous will challenge Vinny The Fixxer for the Dangerous Adrenaline Wrestling Gladiator Championship. Marvelous has been making a name for himself with victories over Mike Zee, Dylan Mesh, Pedro Pablo, Nicholas Robles, and even WWGP Champion David Goldy. Marvelous is also a product of the Monster Factory and currently teams with The God of Dad Bod as the Body Snatchers. They became MFPW Tag Team Champions on March 13th.Marvelous will join Jay Cal to discuss this significant opportunity on June 28th, including his time with DAWG, training at the Monster Factory, and more. Please join us on this episode of The Alliance Blog Podcast.https://www.facebook.com/marvelous.marcelo.9/https://x.com/MarvelousXCIIhttps://www.instagram.com/MarvelousXCIIhttps://www.youtube.com/@MarvelousxciiSTAY SOCIAL WITH MARVELOUS

Better known on the streets as the SoCal Connection, TikTok Famous Soto619 and Jay Cal from the Alliance Blog discuss news regarding World Wrestling Entertainment. R Truth, Sarah Logan, and Carlito Colon are finished with the WWE as their contracts will not be renewed. Who is next?We also discuss the AAA/WWE Worlds Collide event. And we give our predictions.

The last year has been quite the whirlwind for the United Wrestling Network Women's Champion. Big Mama won the NWA Women's World Television Championship, the NWA Women's World Tag Team Titles, and became the very first United Wrestling Network Women's World Champion on February 25th. The meteoric rise of Big Mama might surprise some, but it only took a decade to become a major force in wrestling.On this episode of the Alliance Blog Podcast, we will speak to Mama about the early days, competing for USWO, to glowing up for Shine and Shimmer, to the past few years working for Generation Next Pro, NWA POWERRR, United Wrestling Network's Derby Cit,y and Championship Wrestling from Hollywood and more.Stay Social With Big Mama https://www.instagram.com/bigbadmama06 https://x.com/bigbadmama06

Sabu was a legend, an icon, and a pioneer in hardcore wrestling. Jay Cal is joined by WWE Content Creator Soto 619 as they discuss WWE, new signee Jeff Cobb, the NWA Crockett Cup, and Sabu's passing. Then, Jay expands on Sabu's accomplishments in the NWA.

Ray Rosas is a stalwart in the Southern California Wrestling Scene. Ray Rosas is an institution of the Southern California Pro Wrestling scene, having competed in some of the most prominent of wrestling showcases in the State. A Champion in and out of the ring and a friend to the Alliance. Ray has held titles everywhere he has gone, and as his career is winding down, he has become a bigger advocate for his students and teaching the sport of pro wrestling.On this episode of the Alliance Blog Podcast, Ray Rosas discusses what he looks for when he teaches his talents. His inspirations come from pro wrestling. And life. Ray discusses life and how fleeting it can be. We also talk about Millennium Pro Wrestling and what Ray hopes to do with his time in the business.FOLLOW RAY ROSAS ON SOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.instagram.com/otherrayrosashttps://x.com/RayRosashttps://www.facebook.com/RRRRROSASFOLLOW MILLENNIUM PRO WRESTLING https://www.facebook.com/MillenniumProWrestling https://x.com/MPW_CAhttps://www.instagram.com/millenniumprowrestlinghttps://www.youtube.com/@MillenniumProWrestling