Bill Alfonso

This week we are previewing the upcoming 2nd annual Bill Alfonso Hardcore Tournament taking place in Jefferson,Ohio on july 29th!

This week we are previewing the upcoming 2nd annual Bill Alfonso Hardcore Tournament taking place in Jefferson,Ohio on july 29th!

2nd Annual Bill Alfonso Hardcore Hard sell - EP275

This week we go behind the curtain so to speak and discuss how the Absolution 16 card came together over the last several months. 

This week we go behind the curtain so to speak and discuss how the Absolution 16 card came together over the last several months.

Absolution 16 Behind The Curtain - EP274

This week we talk about working the Gathering Of The Juggalo's over the weekend and we eventually get to the Absolution 16 hard sell and preview! 

This week we talk about working the Gathering Of The Juggalo's over the weekend and we eventually get to the Absolution 16 hard sell and preview!

AIW Goes To The Dark Carnival - EP273

If you want to hear about wrestling at a Flea market this is the podcast for you! We also recap AIW's "Bow Down" event and how the change to the larger venue came about.

If you want to hear about wrestling at a Flea market this is the podcast for you! We also recap AIW's "Bow Down" event and how the change to the larger venue came about.

AIW Double Shot Weekend - EP272

This week we discuss Kevin Owens' tribute to Chandler Biggins at Monday Night Raw in Cleveland.

This week we discuss Kevin Owens' tribute to Chandler Biggins at Monday Night Raw in Cleveland.

Raw Is Biggins - EP272

This week we are previewing AIW's "Over The Line" event taking place on June 17th in Youngstown, Ohio

This week we are previewing AIW's "Over The Line" event taking place on June 17th in Youngstown, Ohio

"Over The Line" Hard Sell Podcast - EP271

This week Ron &amp; John get into all things AIW as they discuss the current state of the company, the planned summer schedule, the upcoming return to Youngstown, trying to stay ahead of impending doom, the upcoming return to Cleveland, plans for the next 6 months, goals for 2024, and so much more.

This week Ron &amp; John get into all things AIW as they discuss the current state of the company, the planned summer schedule, the upcoming return to Youngstown, trying to stay ahead of impending doom, the upcoming return to Cleveland, plans for the next 6 months, goals for 2024, and so much more.

State Of The AIW Address - EP270

This week we recap AIW's "Gauntlet For The Gold 16" event which took place on 5/20/23 in Eastlake,Ohio.   The replay is now streaming on FITE+ for only $7.99.

This week we recap AIW's "Gauntlet For The Gold 16" event which took place on 5/20/23 in Eastlake,Ohio. The replay is now streaming on FITE+ for only $7.99.

Abdullah To The Rescue- EP269

Ron &amp; John are back this week to break down AIW's "Gauntlet For The Gold 16" event taking place on Saturday May 20th in Eastlake,Ohio. They go over all of the scheduled matches, the emergency changes, and give an update on Eric Taylor.

Ron &amp; John are back this week to break down AIW's "Gauntlet For The Gold 16" event taking place on Saturday May 20th in Eastlake,Ohio. They go over all of the scheduled matches, the emergency changes, and give an update on Eric Taylor.

Gauntlet For The Gold 16 Preview - EP268

We are back (3 weeks in a row!) and this week we recap AIW's "Cibernetico De Mayo Dos" which took place in Kent,Ohio.   The replay of "Cibernetico De Mayo Dos" is now streaming on Fite+

We are back (3 weeks in a row!) and this week we recap AIW's "Cibernetico De Mayo Dos" which took place in Kent,Ohio. The replay of "Cibernetico De Mayo Dos" is now streaming on Fite+

Doom And Gloom - EP267

An unprecedented honest look inside the world of Independent professional wrestling as the promoters of Absolute Intense Wrestling John Thorne and Chris "Chandler Biggins" Bryan join Steve Guy to discuss the trials and tribulations of operating a independent professional wrestling company in the modern era.

A fascinating look inside the world of independent wrestling. Keeps making movies, brothers

A must listen for all indy wrestling fans

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The Card Is Going To Change

This week we discuss the landmark 200th AIW event which will take place this Saturday November 2nd live in Akron,OH eaturing "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and so much more!

This week we discuss the landmark 200th AIW event which will take place this Saturday November 2nd live in Akron,OH eaturing "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and so much more!

We Have Been Doing This Far Too Long - EP167

This week we talk about the AIW crew heading to the All Elite Wrestling Dynamite taping in Cleveland a few weeks back and what their experience was. 

This week we talk about the AIW crew heading to the All Elite Wrestling Dynamite taping in Cleveland a few weeks back and what their experience was.

The Gang Goes To All Elite Wrestling (AEW) - EP181

Chandler Biggins

*****WARNING***** This episode is a very tough listen and we understand if you don't listen to this one right away, this week John and Steve Guy go into detail on exactly what happened with Chris "Chandler Biggins" Bryan and what caused his untimely death this past June at the young age of 34 years old.   Chandler's family provided details on his situation and at some points it will be extremely difficult to listen.

*****WARNING***** This episode is a very tough listen and we understand if you don't listen to this one right away, this week John and Steve Guy go into detail on exactly what happened with Chris "Chandler Biggins" Bryan and what caused his untimely death this past June at the young age of 34 years old. Chandler's family provided details on his situation and at some points it will be extremely difficult to listen.

The Tragic Story Of Chandler Biggins - AIW - EP061

This week we are joined by several members of the AIW roster including Joshua Bishop to discuss "Keep Their Heads Ringin" and the infamous Balcony spot which took place on May 17th. 

This week we are joined by several members of the AIW roster including Joshua Bishop to discuss "Keep Their Heads Ringin" and the infamous Balcony spot which took place on May 17th.

Fall Off A 20 Foot Balcony With Us - AIW - EP154

Sid Cancels

We're live Pal! In what sounds like the plot of a bad sitcom, Swoggle and Eddie Kingston decide to set up the podcasting equipment and record the morning of 12/29/17 as John is learning Sid has not boarded his plane and will not be appearing at the AIW event later that night. Listen as the story unfolds and they attempt to solve the problem. 

We're live Pal! In what sounds like the plot of a bad sitcom, Swoggle and Eddie Kingston decide to set up the podcasting equipment and record the morning of 12/29/17 as John is learning Sid has not boarded his plane and will not be appearing at the AIW event later that night. Listen as the story unfolds and they attempt to solve the problem.

Psycho Sid Cancels His Booking And We Recorded It - AIW - EP081

This week we break down AIW's Wrestlemania weekend event "Slumber Party Massacre" and we even talk a little bit of the Phil Baroni nonsense that went on throughout the weekend.    1. Mexican Death: La Familia de Tijuana vs. Young Studs 2. Summit Or Surrender: Dominic Garrini vs. Joshua Bishop 3. AIW Tag Team Championship: Jollyville Fuck-Its vs. Philly Marino Experience vs. The Production vs. To Inifinity and Beyond(c) 4. Eddie Kingston vs. Shinjiro Otani 5. Scott Steiner vs. Swoggle 6. Colt Cabana &amp; Space Monkey vs. Ethan Page vs. Maxwell Jacob Friedman 7. Mance Warner vs. Nick Gage 8. AIW Absolute Championship: Matthew Justice vs. PB Smooth(c) vs. Tim Donst vs. Tom Lawlor

This week we break down AIW's Wrestlemania weekend event "Slumber Party Massacre" and we even talk a little bit of the Phil Baroni nonsense that went on throughout the weekend.    1. Mexican Death: La Familia de Tijuana vs. Young Studs 2. Summit Or Surrender: Dominic Garrini vs. Joshua Bishop 3. AIW Tag Team Championship: Jollyville Fuck-Its vs. Philly Marino Experience vs. The Production vs. To Inifinity and Beyond(c) 4. Eddie Kingston vs. Shinjiro Otani 5. Scott Steiner vs. Swoggle 6. Colt Cabana &amp; Space Monkey vs. Ethan Page vs. Maxwell Jacob Friedman 7. Mance Warner vs. Nick Gage 8. AIW Absolute Championship: Matthew Justice vs. PB Smooth(c) vs. Tim Donst vs. Tom Lawlor

Slumber Party Massacre - AIW - EP147

This week we recap AIW "200" which took place in November of 2019 featuring "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

This week we recap AIW "200" which took place in November of 2019 featuring "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

Paying You In Million Dollar Dreams - EP179

This week we dive into everything that went wrong heading into our annual "Hell On Earth" event in November of 2018. 

This week we dive into everything that went wrong heading into our annual "Hell On Earth" event in November of 2018.

The Hell Of Hell On Earth 14 - EP132

This week we break down our trip to NY/NJ and cover everything we did through out Wrestlemania Weekend.

This week we break down our trip to NY/NJ and cover everything we did through out Wrestlemania Weekend.

Mania Weekend 2019 - EP145

Colt Cabana

John and Chandler Biggins take the show on the road for the first time and record live from the famous studio apartment in Chicago,Illinois as they are joined by Colt Cabana to discuss AIW's involvement in all three Wrestling Road Diaries Films! (They also take credit for all of Colt Cabana's success)

John and Chandler Biggins take the show on the road for the first time and record live from the famous studio apartment in Chicago,Illinois as they are joined by Colt Cabana to discuss AIW's involvement in all three Wrestling Road Diaries Films! (They also take credit for all of Colt Cabana's success)

Colt Cabana Discusses Wrestling Road Diaries - AIW - EP023

This week we sit down to discuss the importance of protecting the local wrestling scene from bad wrestling promotions and how their bad promotions can impact the entire wrestling community in a city.

This week we sit down to discuss the importance of protecting the local wrestling scene from bad wrestling promotions and how their bad promotions can impact the entire wrestling community in a city.

Bad Wrestling Promotions - EP166

This week is a round table of sorts as we are joined by several members of the AIW roster as they drink some beers and record at the AIW Memorial Day cookout. This week we discuss a variety of topics ranging from the AIW school to the changes happening throughout the industry as well as the growth of AIW in recent years. 

This week is a round table of sorts as we are joined by several members of the AIW roster as they drink some beers and record at the AIW Memorial Day cookout. This week we discuss a variety of topics ranging from the AIW school to the changes happening throughout the industry as well as the growth of AIW in recent years.

The AIW Cookout Episode - AIW - EP150

This week Swoggle sits in as the moderator of sorts to interview MJF as we cover a variety of topics including how he was booked for AIW the first time, All in, WWE, AEW, and much more! 

This week Swoggle sits in as the moderator of sorts to interview MJF as we cover a variety of topics including how he was booked for AIW the first time, All in, WWE, AEW, and much more!

MJF & Swoggle Take Over The Podcast- AIW - EP138

Jeff Jarrett

This week we travel all the way back to March of 2018 to discuss our Gauntlet For The Gold 13 event which featured WWE Hall Of Famer "Double J" Jeff Jarrett.    1. Dick Justice vs. Maxwell Jacob Friedman  2. #DukeMoney (Jock Samson &amp; Mance Warner) vs. Philly Marino Experience (Marino Tenaglia &amp; Philly Collins) vs. The Production (Danhausen &amp; Eddy Only) vs. Young Studs (Bobby Beverly &amp; Eric Ryan)  3. Eddie Kingston vs. Louis Lyndon  4. Josh Prohibition &amp; Too Infinity &amp; Beyond (Cheech &amp; Colin Delaney) vs. No Consequences (Chase Oliver, Joshua Bishop &amp; Tre Lamar)  5. Jeff Jarrett Promo  6. Gringo Loco vs. Nasty Russ vs. Shane Mercer vs. Tim Donst  7. DJ Z vs. Tracy Williams  8. AIW Absolute Championship: Matt Justice vs. Nick Gage(c)  9. Gauntlet for the Gold 13

This week we travel all the way back to March of 2018 to discuss our Gauntlet For The Gold 13 event which featured WWE Hall Of Famer "Double J" Jeff Jarrett.   1. Dick Justice vs. Maxwell Jacob Friedman 2. #DukeMoney (Jock Samson &amp; Mance Warner) vs. Philly Marino Experience (Marino Tenaglia &amp; Philly Collins) vs. The Production (Danhausen &amp; Eddy Only) vs. Young Studs (Bobby Beverly &amp; Eric Ryan) 3. Eddie Kingston vs. Louis Lyndon 4. Josh Prohibition &amp; Too Infinity &amp; Beyond (Cheech &amp; Colin Delaney) vs. No Consequences (Chase Oliver, Joshua Bishop &amp; Tre Lamar) 5. Jeff Jarrett Promo 6. Gringo Loco vs. Nasty Russ vs. Shane Mercer vs. Tim Donst 7. DJ Z vs. Tracy Williams 8. AIW Absolute Championship: Matt Justice vs. Nick Gage(c) 9. Gauntlet for the Gold 13

Jeff Jarrett Comes To AIW: Gauntlet For The Gold 13 Recap - AIW - EP109 

Dean Malenko

This week we talk about Dean Malenko coming to AIW this past September as we break down everything that happened at AIW's "Cool As Ice" event.

This week we talk about Dean Malenko coming to AIW this past September as we break down everything that happened at AIW's "Cool As Ice" event.

Dean Malenko Comes To AIW - AIW - EP071 

This week we debate the impact the "Contract Era" could have on independent wrestling throughout 2019 and beyond with the launch of AEW as well as other companies such as WWE and ROH signing more talent. 

This week we debate the impact the "Contract Era" could have on independent wrestling throughout 2019 and beyond with the launch of AEW as well as other companies such as WWE and ROH signing more talent.

 The Contract Era Is Here - EP131

This week we preview the first AIW event of 2020 which will be airing live on Independentwrestling.TV this Friday Night. Sign up using promo code Absolute to stream the show for free.

This week we preview the first AIW event of 2020 which will be airing live on <a href="http://Independentwrestling.TV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Independentwrestling.TV</a> this Friday Night. Sign up using promo code Absolute to stream the show for free.

AIW Is Built To Last- EP180

Marty Jannetty

This week we conclude our series of episodes covering the 2018 JT Lightning Invitational Weekend and how we attempted to catfish Marty Jannetty out of his hotel room.   AIW May 26, 2018 "JT Lightning Invitational Tournament 2018: Night 2" - Cleveland, OH 1. Semi Final: Gangrel vs. Magnum CK vs. Matthew Justice vs. Maxwell Jacob Friedman 2. Semi Final: Dominic Garrini vs. Joshua Bishop vs. Tom Lawlor vs. Tracy Williams 3. Semi Final: Colin Delaney vs. Jody Fleisch vs. Joey Janela vs. Laredo Kid 4. Besties In The World (Davey Vega &amp; Matt Fitchett) vs. No Consequences (Chase Oliver &amp; Tre Lamar) 5. Big Moe, Little Guido &amp; The PM Experience vs. The Production 6. Andrew Everett vs. Cheech vs. Gringo Loco vs. Louis Lyndon vs. Nate Webb vs. Space Monkey 7. Colt Cabana vs. Mance Warner 8. AIW Tag Team Championship: Dr. Daniel C. Rockingham &amp; Ethan Page vs. PB Smooth &amp; Swoggle 9. JT Lightning Invitational Tournament 2018 Final

This week we conclude our series of episodes covering the 2018 JT Lightning Invitational Weekend and how we attempted to catfish Marty Jannetty out of his hotel room.   AIW May 26, 2018 "JT Lightning Invitational Tournament 2018: Night 2" - Cleveland, OH 1. Semi Final: Gangrel vs. Magnum CK vs. Matthew Justice vs. Maxwell Jacob Friedman 2. Semi Final: Dominic Garrini vs. Joshua Bishop vs. Tom Lawlor vs. Tracy Williams 3. Semi Final: Colin Delaney vs. Jody Fleisch vs. Joey Janela vs. Laredo Kid 4. Besties In The World (Davey Vega &amp; Matt Fitchett) vs. No Consequences (Chase Oliver &amp; Tre Lamar) 5. Big Moe, Little Guido &amp; The PM Experience vs. The Production 6. Andrew Everett vs. Cheech vs. Gringo Loco vs. Louis Lyndon vs. Nate Webb vs. Space Monkey 7. Colt Cabana vs. Mance Warner 8. AIW Tag Team Championship: Dr. Daniel C. Rockingham &amp; Ethan Page vs. PB Smooth &amp; Swoggle 9. JT Lightning Invitational Tournament 2018 Final

Marty Jannetty Won't Leave His Hotel Room: JLIT 2018 Night 2 - AIW - EP106 

This week we dive deep into the dungeons of the AIW compound to reveal some of the worst moments in AIW over the years.

This week we dive deep into the dungeons of the AIW compound to reveal some of the worst moments in AIW over the years.

AIW's Worst Moments - AIW - EP107 

Marty DeRosa

This week Steve Guy and John are joined by Marty DeRosa of the Marty and Sarah Love Wrestling podcast to talk all things pro wrestling and they cover a wide array of topics from the Between The Sheets Podcast to Tom Zenk and everything in between.

This week Steve Guy and John are joined by Marty DeRosa of the Marty and Sarah Love Wrestling podcast to talk all things pro wrestling and they cover a wide array of topics from the Between The Sheets Podcast to Tom Zenk and everything in between.

Marty DeRosa Interview - AIW - EP073

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