Produced by Sportshadow Wrestling, Wrestleshadow is an interview series featuring prominent figures in pro wrestling. Get ready for raw unfiltered talk with some of your favorite wrestling stars.
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Layla El on Dating Cody Rhodes, LayCool Moments, Michelle McCool and Undertaker Romance
Season 1 · Episode 12
Saturday, May 16, 2026 • Duration 34:30
Layla El is our guest in the twelfth episode of WrestleShadow.
The two-time WWE Women’s Champion reveals why she dated Cody Rhodes, shares behind-the-scenes stories from famous segments, and explains how she realized that The Deadman had a soft spot for her compatriot, Michelle McCool.
02:15 : Transition from rugby to professional wrestling
03:20 : Rugby teammates' reactions to his career move
04:10 : Visa challenges and selling his house from the UK to the US for WWE
05:35 : Differences between UK and North American pro-wrestling styles
06:45 : Why European wrestlers sometimes struggle in North America
07:50 : Financial struggles after injury, including a GoFundMe campaign
09:50 : The often-unaccounted costs for wrestlers (travel, hotel)
11:20 : WWE contract extension, pay cut, and move from main roster to NXT
12:30 : Luke Menzies' decision to ask for a move back to NXT
Ben Bishop Interview : WWE Tryouts, shift from basketball, social media branding, fitness, and more
Season 1 · Episode 2
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 • Duration 33:52
In this exclusive interview with Sportshadow, 'Big Trouble' Ben Bishop sits down with Prem Deshpande to discuss his transition from college basketball to pro-wrestling, WWE tryouts in 2021 and 2025, building his social media brand from scratch, fitness and nutrition regimen, and managing ego while losing a match in the indies.
James Ellsworth Interview on WWE exit, Logan Paul, Carmella, Snapchat allegations, ACW, and more
Season 1 · Episode 1
Friday, November 14, 2025 • Duration 58:22
In this exclusive interview with Sportshadow, Prem Deshpande sits down with former WWE star James Ellsworth, the ultimate underdog who proved that “any man with two hands has a fighting chance.”
We dive into his incredible journey from the independent scene to sharing the ring with AJ Styles, Dean Ambrose, and Carmella, and talk about what life has been like after his WWE run. Ellsworth opens up about the highs, the challenges, the controversies, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
Link of WrestleShadow podcast https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe5bwaHlRmf2VSEninc8cSZgrliX2IqFi&si=0ab-WadLrR8DmKr9
0:00 Story behind "Any man with two hands has a fighting chance”
7:34 Early years and facing bullying
23:14 WWE locker room's reaction to his sudden rise
25:00 Thoughts on Logan Paul
26:30 Ellsworth's opinion on his WWE storylines
32:38 2017 MITB and Carmella
37:30 Why James Ellsworth left WWE
41:40 ACW
45:45 Promoter vs wrestler - which is more difficult?
49:00 Dealing with other wrestlers
51:20 2018 Snapchat allegations
55:00 What is James looking forward to next?
57:45 Goodbye
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Dijak Interview on Canadian Destroyer, Hi-Flyer Training, Oba Femi First-Ever Entrance
Season 1 · Episode 8
Thursday, March 19, 2026 • Duration 41:36
Dijak sits down with Ishan Chavan in the recent episode of WrestleShadow podcast.
One of the most athletic and intimidating big men in pro wrestling discusses his run in NXT, WWE main roster, WXM, the indies, and much more in this exclusive interview.
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Santino Marella Interview on WWE Career, TNA Role, Backstage Stories with Vince, Snoop Dogg, Trump
Season 1 · Episode 6
Sunday, February 15, 2026 • Duration 51:02
Join us on WrestleShadow as Ishan Chavan sits down with the one and only Santino Marella!
From his unexpected WWE debut and the legendary Cobra to his current role as Director of Authority at TNA, Santino shares incredible stories and insights from his two-decade-long career. Get ready for behind-the-scenes tales with Vince McMahon, Donald Trump, Snoop Dogg, and his thoughts on the current TNA roster.
0:09:36 - Tag Team with Vladimir Kozlov & The Dance Off
0:12:06 - The Longevity and Value of a Comedic Wrestling Role
Jimmy Jacobs Interview on ROH days, writing for WWE, AEW, interactions with Vince and Tony
Season 1 · Episode 5
Sunday, January 25, 2026 • Duration 01:21:01
Sportshadow got the opportunity to interact with former WWE, TNA, and AEW writer and five-time ROH World Tag Team Champion Jimmy Jacobs.
Known for his long form feuds in the independent circuit, Jimmy Jacobs spoke on a myriad of topics like his ROH stint, epiphany to turn into a writer, interactions with Vince McMahon and Tony Khan, writing the Festival of Friendship, and working with John Cena and Roman Reigns.
