An Unscripted Spectacle - Wrestling with Wrestling

This episode serves as a heartfelt tribute to Marshall, featuring laughter, nostalgia, and a celebration of the passion that unites wrestling fans worldwide. Join me in honouring Marshall's memory as we discover the unexpected charm of professional wrestling with Kenny Casanova, a wrestling manager with a flair for storytelling. May Marshall’s spirit live on through the unscripted spectacle of the sport he cherished. And for god’s sake, go home Undertaker! Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News, created by Marshall's best friend Colin Hunter. Follow our documentary story here: The Ref Didn't See It!

WWE artist-in-residence Rob Schamberger creates wildly beautiful images that convey the emotion of high-intensity, televised pro wrestling. We talk with Rob about his life as an artist, how we make what we can with what we have, and how his work is much like hip-hop. We also have a surprise vocal performance by Kayfabe News creator, Colin Hunter.

Video game enthusiast James Deighan of Mega Cat Studios joins us to talk about the release of the world’s first wrestling RPG video game Wrestlequest!, his childhood love of the sport, and what REALLY happened to the Easter Bunny. Brought to you as usual by Kayfabe News. Find us here.

"Oh my god, I love talking about wrestling." - Nug   We loved talking with Nug Nahrgang about wrestling (and improv comedy, and live theatre, and a bunch about RJ City) for our latest episode.    Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News   Find us HERE

Kevin Eck is a journalist, writer, magazine editor, heel manager, referee, and ex-WWE creative.     Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News

Professional wrestling referee, active mason, and all around nice guy Cameron Adamson joins us to chat about the role of the referee! Brought to you as usual by Kayfabe News.

Emilio Albi is the owner and president of Canadian indie wrestling promotion Destiny World Wrestling.    Brought to you as usual by Kayfabe News   Find us HERE

Oliver Bateman is a journalist, lawyer, historian, educator, and strength athlete who writes about pro wrestling.  

Mickie Knuckles hits hard and talks about the blood-soaked world of women’s independent wrestling.   Brought to you as usual by Kayfabe News.

Indie wrestling legend Necro Butcher is “the real King of the Death Match.”    Brought to you as usual by Kayfabe News

Writer, biographer, and columnist Ian Douglass talks about his book Bahamian Rhapsody: The Unofficial History of Pro Wrestling’s Unofficial Territory, 1960-2020.   Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News Find us here: BONN PARK MEDIA

"The Triple X Express” SeXXXy Eddy is an international superstar and deathmatch wrestling legend.   Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News Find us here: BONN PARK MEDIA

Abraham Josephine Riesman is a journalist and essayist, and author of the new book, Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America.  Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News Find us here: BONN PARK MEDIA

New York Times bestselling author Keith Elliot Greenberg talks about his book Follow the Buzzards: Pro Wrestling in the Age of COVID-19.  Brought to you as always by Kayfabe News

Josh Olsen is a librarian, writer, small press editor/publisher, and author of Working Stiff: The Anthology of Professional Wrestling Literature & Art.   Brought to you, as always, by Kayfabe News

Season Two of An Unscripted Spectacle kicks off with the return of deathmatch wrestling legend Mad Man Pondo.    Brought to you, as always, by Kayfabe News.

Canadian wrestler and award-winning historian and author Vance Nevada talks about his new book (Un)Controlled Chaos: Canada’s Remarkable Professional Wrestling Legacy.   Brought to you, as usual, by Kayfabe News

Raymond Rougeau was one half of the legendary 1980s tag-team duo The Fabulous Rougeaus, alongside his brother Jacques.  Brought to you by Kayfabe News

Four-time Emmy award-winning TV host Chris Van Vliet is an entertainment reporter and YouTuber who has interviewed wrestling personalities from WWE, AEW, and Impact Wrestling.   Brought to you by Kayfabe News

Award-winning author and philosopher Douglas Edwards’ book Philosophy Smackdown examines pro wrestling from a philosophical perspective.   Brought to you by Kayfabe News