Explore every episode of the podcast Wrestling is Life is Wrestling with Cody Deaner
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| "Find Your Moveset" with Tarik | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:11:02 | |
Tarik is a veteran independent professional wrestler from Ontario, Canada. He has wrestled all over the country and been in the ring with some of the best pro wrestlers of the modern era. He is known as "Mr. Punch, Kick, Chop." In this episode, Cody Deaner and Tarik explore the idea of how important it is to "Find Your Moveset." Not only in the world of professional wrestling... but also in life. Support Tarik by following him on Instagram: http://instagram.com/punchkickchop_tarik Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com | |||
| "Work the Gimmick" with Ben "The Mad Bomber" Nelson Creed | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:28:23 | |
Ben Nelson Creed is a former professional wrestler from British Columbia, Canada known as "The Mad Bomber." He is also an amazing author. Cody Deaner wrote the foreword to Ben's latest book "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life." Ben also wrote an autobiography about the numerous trials and tribulations in his wrestling career entitled "You're gonna hurt yourself: Daily struggles of small time wrestlers." In this episode, Cody Deaner and Bomber explore the first rule in his book "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life" - the rule known as "Work the Gimmick." Support Ben by purchasing his books here: "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life" Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com | |||
| Episode 48: David Penzer - Part 2 | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:59:25 | |
David Penzer returns! David Penzer was the voice of WCW as its ring announcer at the height of the WWF/WCW Monday Night Wars in the 1990’s. In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Cody and Penzer discuss working with the legends of the wrestling world, the lessons he learned from some of the greatest minds in the industry, and how he decided to get involved in television production, talent relations, or any aspect of the business in order to keep his wrestling dream alive. You can buy David Penzer’s new book “Sitting Ringside Vol #1” at http://davidpenzerbook.com which includes never-before-seen TV formats from WCW… including the format for the final WCW Nitro! Get the FULL conversations + BONUS stories from the archives with all show guests NOW… by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 47: David Penzer - Part 1 | 06 Jun 2024 | 01:01:02 | |
David Penzer has been in the wrestling business for well over three decades. At the height of the WWF/WCW Monday Night Wars, David Penzer was the voice of World Championship Wrestling. He announced multiple legends to the ring at the height of their careers – men like Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Randy Savage, Roddy Piper, The NWO, The Four Horsemen… a who is who of the wrestling business of the 1990’s. He also rode down the roads with the likes of such amazing wrestling minds like Arn Anderson and Kevin Sullivan. So… David Penzer has a story to tell. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Cody and Penzer discuss how he came to get into the wrestling business, how his father helped him with his mental health issues throughout his career, and the multiple lessons he learned from legendary performers as he worked in Turner-owned WCW. You can buy David Penzer’s new book “Sitting Ringside Vol #1” at http://davidpenzerbook.com Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 46: Rest When Dead Skeleton Crew - Jake Something, Jody Threat, & Crazzy Steve - Part 2 | 30 May 2024 | 00:54:50 | |
The Skeleton Crew returns! Cody Deaner sits down for part 2 of this enlightening chat with Rest When Dead sponsored athletes and TNA wrestlers Crazzy Steve, Jake Something, and Jody Threat. The Skelton Crew continue where they left off last week and the conversation continues to get deep and real as they discuss what they are truly passionate about and the legacy they all want to leave behind before their careers are over. Follow Rest When Dead clothing on Instagram at http://instagram.com/restwhendeadclothing Get TWO BONUS stories from the RWD team by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 45: Rest When Dead Skeleton Crew - Jake Something, Jody Threat, & Crazzy Steve | 23 May 2024 | 00:52:16 | |
The Skeleton Crew! Cody Deaner sits down for his first multi-person conversation with the entire Rest When Dead Skeleton Crew. RWD sponsored athletes Crazzy Steve, Jake Something, and Jody Threat join the show to discuss all things wrestling and all things life. This conversation gets deep. It gets unique. It gets real. All from the perspective of 4 very different wrestlers who have their own unique entry points into the world of professional wrestling, who have all ended up together in TNA Wrestling and on the Rest When Dead team. Follow Rest When Dead clothing on Instagram at http://instagram.com/restwhendeadclothing Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this enlightening conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 44: “The People's Choice" - Ask Cody Anything | 16 May 2024 | 01:24:23 | |
THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN! On this special edition of the show… the power is in the hands of the PEOPLE. The topics aren’t Cody’s choice… they are the PEOPLE’S Choice! Cody answers questions from fans on this special LIVE edition of the podcast. He discusses how intimidating it’s been to evolve and change his character over the years, his charity work, the quality of Ontario independent wrestling, his favourite opponents over the years, and the reality of his current run in TNA as “The People’s Choice” and just how REAL it is! Sign up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner and you’ll get your questions answered FIRST before anyone else on the next “Ask Cody Anything” edition of the show. This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 43: Gail Kim - Part 2 | 09 May 2024 | 00:47:05 | |
Gail Kim returns! We return for Part 2 of this 2-part conversation with the 7x TNA Knockout champion, former WWE Women’s Champion, and TNA Hall of Famer to discuss more of her journey in the wild world of professional wrestling. Gail has always been a risk-taker. Both in and out of the ring. When she was unhappy with how she was treated and being portrayed on WWE television, she took a risk, bet on herself, and left. In TNA Wrestling, Gail was the centerpiece of a female roster that revolutionized women’s wrestling. In Part 2, Gail discusses how scary risk-taking can be, but all the wonderful experiences that’s led to for her in her life. Because in the end… wrestling is life… is wrestling! Follow Gail Kim on social media @gailkimITSME Get an exclusive bonus story with Gail Kim where she shares some never-before-heard stories involving her feud with Awesome Kong exclusive to patrons NOW… by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 42: Gail Kim - Part 1 | 02 May 2024 | 00:55:10 | |
Gail Kim is one of the most influential women’s wrestlers of her generation. She’s a record-setting 7x TNA Knockout Champion, former TNA Knockout Tag-Team Champion, former WWE Women’s Champion, TNA Hall of Famer, and listed in WWE’s top 50 female performers of all time. And she’s got a story to tell! Non-wrestling fans might know her from her time as a contestant on Amazing Race Canada. Or, you perhaps witnessed her marriage to world famous chef Robert Irvine on The Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible.” Gail has led a unique, influential, and trend-setting life in the wrestling industry. In Part 1, we discuss the beginning of that journey, her experience in TNA Wrestling, in the WWE, and all the life lessons she’s learned along the way. Follow Gail Kim on social media (Twitter & Instagram) @gailkimITSME Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 41: Tyler Tirva - Part 2 | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:59:51 | |
Tyler Tirva returns! Tyler Tirva is “The Saturday Night Delight.” He is Mr. Young, Fit & Stupid Pretty. He is the best unsigned talent in professional wrestling today. Oh… and he’s Cody Deaner’s “road wife.” Cody has spent more time on the road with Tyler Tirva than any other wrestler. And they’ve had countless “life conversations” while travelling down the road. Take a seat in the backseat for Part 2 of this conversation and see if you can learn a thing or two riding down the road with Cody and Tyler. Tyler will discuss his first appearance on TV for WWE Smackdown, his WWE performance center tryout, and sprinkle in his appearances for TNA Wrestling and AEW. By the end of this conversation, you’ll learn that Tirva’s more than just a young, fit, and stupid pretty pro wrestler. You’ll learn from his journey in pro wrestling that wrestling is life… is wrestling! Follow Tyler Tirva on social media @TylerTirva IG: www.instagram.com/tylertirva Twitter: www.twitter.com/tylertirva Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063661144136 Get an exclusive bonus story with Tyler Tirva exclusive to patrons NOW… by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 40: Tyler Tirva - Part 1 | 18 Apr 2024 | 01:06:00 | |
Tyler Tirva is one of the best professional wrestlers on the planet today. If talent was the defining factor in a professional wrestler having a contract and wrestling on TV, Tyler Tirva would have been on TV the last 10 years. But, unfortunately… that hasn’t been the case. That doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be the case. And doesn’t mean we can’t all learn from the journey Tyler Tirva has taken in the pro wrestling industry (which includes appearances with TNA Wrestling, WWE, and AEW). Listen to Part 1 of this conversation with the best unsigned talent in professional wrestling. Cody and Tyler are “road wives.” Cody has spent more time on the road in the last decade with Tyler Tirva than any other wrestler. And… has shared the ring with him in the last 10 years more than any other wrestler. AND … is Cody’s favourite opponent of the last 10 years. Are they good friends or better enemies? You can decide after listening to Part 1 of 2 of this conversation. Follow Tyler Tirva on social media @TylerTirva IG: www.instagram.com/tylertirva Twitter: www.twitter.com/tylertirva Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063661144136 Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 39: ODB - Part 2 | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:55:22 | |
ODB returns! Jessie Kresa – aka ODB – One Dirty Bitch - is a trendsetter in the professional wrestling world. In a world that told her she had to look, act, and talk a certain way… ODB took those ideals and told the rule makers to shove it up their ass! In Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, ODB and Cody continue discussing their time working together in TNA and why it was so meaningful and special for both of them. ODB was a part of a special group of TNA Knockouts (such as Gail Kim, Awesome Kong, Traci Brooks, The Beautiful People, and many others) who broke down barriers and changed how women can and should be viewed in the professional wrestling industry. ODB talks about that special time in her career and how meaningful her life has become with her food truck business, married life, and writing her life story. By the end of this conversation, you’ll learn that there’s more than meets the eye to the character known as ODB. And, her inspirational journey in pro wrestling shows that wrestling is life… is wrestling! ODB is the first TNA Knockout to write an autobiography! Buy “Jessie Kresa is One Dirty Bitch” here: https://odbsmeatngreet.com/product/jessie-kresa-is-odb-one-dirty-bitch-book-signed-copy/ Bring Big Al & ODB’s Meat & Greet Food Truck to your private event by visiting https://odbsmeatngreet.com/ Follow ODB on Instagram / X / Facebook & TikTok @theodbbam Get an exclusive bonus story with ODB exclusive to patrons NOW… by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| "Less is More" - with David Sahadi | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:15:47 | |
David Sahadi is a legendary professional wrestling producer, director, creator, and author. He is the creative director behind many of your favourite music videos and video packages from the WWE "Attitude Era." He is also a prolific author and Cody's former colleague at TNA Wrestling. In this episode, Cody Deaner and David Sahadi explore some advice that is often given to young professional wrestlers starting out in the business - "Less is more." Cody and David explore how this advice doesn't just apply to wrestling, but to producing wrestling, writing wrestling, and of course... how it applies to life itself. Check out David Sahadi's books, new sitcom "24 Station Street," and new merch drops over at http://barwisdom.co Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com | |||
| Episode 38: ODB - Part 1 | 04 Apr 2024 | 01:03:49 | |
ODB is an originator. During a time when women in the professional wrestling industry were expected to be stereotypical blonde “Barbie” look-a-likes who’s in-ring talent was secondary to how they looked in a swimsuit… ODB drank from a flask, kicked ass in the ring, and told the world she was ONE DIRTY BITCH! As a member of the ORIGINAL “Women’s Revolution” in TNA Wrestling, ODB was a part of a special roster of TNA Knockouts that broke ratings records for the brand each and every week. She started her career by trying to make a name for herself on the original season of WWF “Tough Enough” and went on to train with Eddie Sharkey in Minnesota (a man responsible for helping kickstart the careers of The Road Warriors, Jesse Ventura, Rick Rude, Bob Backlund, Jerry Lynn, Rick Steiner and countless other wrestling legends). Cody and ODB have been friends for over 15 years. Their friendship started when they began working together in TNA Wrestling when Cody Deaner was first brought into the company. In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, they discuss ODB’s journey in the wild world of pro wrestling and all the lessons she’s learned along the way. ODB is the first TNA Knockout to write an autobiography! Buy “Jessie Kresa is One Dirty Bitch” here: https://odbsmeatngreet.com/product/jessie-kresa-is-odb-one-dirty-bitch-book-signed-copy/ Bring Big Al & ODB’s Meat & Greet Food Truck to your private event by visiting https://odbsmeatngreet.com/ Follow ODB on Instagram / X / Facebook & TikTok @theodbbam Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 37: Sinn - Part 2 | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:59:09 | |
Sinn Bodhi returns! “The Warlord of Weird” has worked for the WWE & TNA Wrestling, ran his own wrestling company, travelled the world working in circus-freakshows, ran his own wrestling school, makes his own custom-made LJN action figures, has been mentored by Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and lives on a farm with pet chickens and goats. It’s safe to say that Sinn is one of the most unique & creative professional wrestlers in the business today. Sinn returns for Part 2 of his conversation with Cody to discuss what Sinn believes he has to offer the business of pro wrestling, maintaining drive in a business that doesn’t always love you back, and the importance of “mental championship belts.” Stick around until the end of the show to hear Sinn tells one of the most touching stories on this podcast to date. Follow Sinn Bodhi on IG at http://instagram.com/sinnbodhi & on X at http://twitter.com/sinnbodhi See all the amazing custom-made LJN action figures that Sinn creates at http://facebook.com/SinnsLJNs Get 2 (yes TWO) bonus stories exclusive to patrons NOW… by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 36: Sinn Bodhi - Part 1 | 21 Mar 2024 | 01:01:38 | |
Sinn Bodhi is quite possibly the most unique and creative professional wrestler in the business today… maybe ever. His mentor Jake “The Snake” Roberts even told the “Warlord of Weird” that he’s operating on another level when it comes to his mind for the pro wrestling business. Cody and Sinn have been friends for over 20 years; both growing up in the business on the Ontario, Canada independent wrestling scene. In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, Cody and Sinn discuss their respective philosophies on professional wrestling and how those philosophies mirror our daily lives … because wrestling is life … is wrestling. Follow Sinn Bodhi on IG at http://instagram.com/sinnbodhi & on X at http://twitter.com/sinnbodhi See all the amazing custom-made LJN action figures that Sinn creates at http://facebook.com/SinnsLJNs Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 35: Jimmy Jacobs - Part 2 | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:56:23 | |
Jimmy Jacobs RETURNS! Jimmy Jacobs currently works for AEW on the creative team. He’s worked either as a wrestler or on the creative team for all of the biggest wrestling companies in the world: All Elite Wrestling, Ring of Honor, TNA Wrestling, and World Wrestling Entertainment - WWE.
For Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Cody and Jimmy discuss Jimmy’s past drug addiction, his current role in AEW, the inherent value of life, the importance of multiple voices regarding difficult issues, and of course… how true it is that wrestling is life and life is wrestling.
Along with Part 1 of this conversation, this might just be the most interesting and unique conversation you’ll hear two pro wrestlers have this year… or ever!
Follow Jimmy Jacobs on IG at http://instagram.com/jimmyjacobsx
Follow Jimmy Jacob’s employer – All Elite Wrestling at http://instagram.com/aew
Watch/listen to a BONUS story from Jimmy of when he worked with the late great Eddie Guerrero and what life lessons that taught him. Get it now by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner
This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca
This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca
Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com
Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner
Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1
Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 34: Jimmy Jacobs - Part 1 | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:49:41 | |
Jimmy Jacobs currently works for AEW on the creative team. That’s where he’s landed after a near 25-year career in the professional wrestling business as a 5-time world tag-team champion at Ring of Honor, a former Impact Wrestling creative team member, and former writer at WWE. This week’s conversation is like none other on the show before. Cody Deaner and Jimmy Jacobs do a deep dive on societal patterns, the stories we tell ourselves, what is true reality, and what this means for us all… whether we’re in this wacky world of pro wrestling or just trying to navigate the world on a day-to-day basis regardless of your job. This might just be the most interesting and unique conversation you’ll hear two pro wrestlers have this year! And for certain, by the end of it… you’ll know that wrestling is life… and life is wrestling. Follow Jimmy Jacobs on IG at http://instagram.com/jimmyjacobsx Follow Jimmy Jacob’s employer – All Elite Wrestling at http://instagram.com/aew Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 33: Tommy Dreamer - Part 2 | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:55:05 | |
It’s time for MORE story-time with Tommy Dreamer. Tommy Dreamer is an ECW original, former WWE superstar, former WWE talent relations & current TNA Wrestling creative team member & on-screen performer.
Last week, Tommy told a never-before-heard story involving Roddy Piper. And Tommy & Cody discussed how they first met when Tommy was working in the office at WWE. This week, in Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Tommy tells more behind-the-scenes stories from his career with every major wrestling company on the planet and the various lessons he’s learned in his unique journey within the industry. No matter what Tommy has done in the wrestling business, he’s been successful at it. And we can learn from his successes… because wrestling is life… is wrestling.
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| Episode 32: Tommy Dreamer - Part 1 | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:53:39 | |
It’s story-time with ECW original, former WWE superstar, former WWE talent relations & current TNA Wrestling creative team member & on-screen talent – “The Innovator of Violence” Tommy Dreamer.
In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, Cody Deaner sits under the Tommy Dreamer story-time tree and you’re welcomed to sit down, relax, and enjoy the ride! Tommy tells various never-before-heard behind-the-scenes stories from his career with every major wrestling company on the planet. No matter what Tommy has done in the wrestling business, he’s been successful at it. And we can learn from those stories. Because wrestling is life… is wrestling.
Get early access to Part 2 of this conversation (early and ad-free) and TWO BONUS STORIES with Tommy Dreamer right NOW over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner
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| Episode 31: Heath - Part 2 | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:42:12 | |
Get to know the REAL Heath (formerly known as Heath Slater in the WWE). In Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Heath continues to open up about the men who influenced him most in his life during his struggle to break into the world of professional wrestling. And the man who helped him the most when he got injured and lost his confidence in himself and his abilities. He also talks about the joy of fatherhood and his goals after he’s done being an in-ring performer. Listen to a version of Heath that most wrestling fans have never heard before. Follow Heath on Twitter: http://x.com/HEATHXXII Follow Heath on Instagram: http://instagram.com/heathxxii Book Heath at BOOKMEBABY.22@gmail.com Get access to a BONUS STORY with Heath where he describes a time NEXUS had a little too much heat in the WWE - http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 30: Heath - Part 1 | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:50:01 | |
A lot of people think they know Heath (formerly known as Heath Slater in the WWE). But, to know the REAL Heath, you have to know where he came from. In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, Heath discusses his humble upbringing and shares some deep, personal stories of the man who raised him and inspired him to believe in himself and achieve his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Listen to a version of Heath that most wrestling fans have never heard before. Oh… and of course there’s some hilarious stories from his backyard wrestling days thrown in there too! Follow Heath on Twitter: http://x.com/HEATHXXII Follow Heath on Instagram: http://instagram.com/heathxxii Book Heath at BOOKMEBABY.22@gmail.com Get access to the entire conversation (early and ad-free) and a BONUS STORY with Heath where he describes a time NEXUS had a little too much heat in the WWE - http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 29: Traci Brooks - Part 2 | 01 Feb 2024 | 01:00:28 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for the second part of his conversation with his long-time friend and TNA Hall of Famer – Traci Brooks. Last week, Cody and Traci discussed her upbringing. Traci was born and raised in a very small, rural, Canadian town on a pig farm. And she grew up dealing with a physical disability known as Erb’s Palsy. Despite these things, she overcame all these obstacles to make it to the top of the professional wrestling industry. This week, Cody and Traci continue their conversation about Traci’s life as they discuss Traci’s adventures in the professional wrestling world… and the adventure that eventually led her to the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame. Get access to a BONUS STORY with Traci where she goes into detail about her experience posing for Playboy - http://patreon.com/codydeaner Follow Traci on Twitter/X @TheTraciBrooks This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| "Make them FEEL something" - with David Sahadi | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:13:08 | |
David Sahadi is a legendary professional wrestling producer, director, creator, and author. He is the creative director behind the infamous RAW is War rooftop opening credits and numerous video packages and promos at the height of the WWE "Attitude Era." In this episode, Cody Deaner and David Sahadi explore an age old adage used in pro wrestling - "Make them feel something." Cody and David explore how important this advice is in not just professional wrestling, but life itself. Check out David Sahadi's books, new sitcom "24 Station Street," and new merch drops over at http://barwisdom.co Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com | |||
| Episode 28: Traci Brooks - Part 1 | 25 Jan 2024 | 01:02:25 | |
Cody Deaner sits down with his long-time friend and TNA Hall of Famer – Traci Brooks. Traci Brooks is an original TNA Knockout. She is the longest reigning contracted TNA Knockout in company history. She’s worked alongside some of the biggest names in the professional wrestling business. Oh… and she posed for Playboy. Those are just a few of the things Traci Brooks is known for. But, what you might not have known about Traci is that she was born and raised in a very small, rural, Canadian town on a pig farm. And she grew up dealing with a physical disability known as Erb’s Palsy. Despite these things, she overcame all these obstacles to make it to the top of the professional wrestling industry. And she shares some amazing stories of the lessons she’s learned in her journey from the pig farm to the wrestling ring. Follow Traci on Twitter/X @TheTraciBrooks This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Get access to both Part 1 & 2 of this conversation with Traci, early and ad-free (as well as a BONUS STORY with Traci) NOW over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 27: Tornado - Part 2 | 18 Jan 2024 | 01:05:05 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with his long-time friend and professional wrestling veteran journeyman of almost 30 years – Tornado. They start where they left off last week, talking about lessons Tornado learned while working the independent wrestling scene. They also discuss his work with WWE and the trials and tribulations of a Canadian indy wrestler striving to get a job in the largest wrestling company in the world. They also discuss Tornado’s successful venture into promoting and starting a thriving wrestling company – Rock Solid Wrestling. Oh… and they also talk about Tornado’s foray into Hollywood and the film industry! If you learn nothing else from this conversation, you’ll learn that Tornado has led a fascinating life… and that wrestling is life. And life is wrestling. While Tornado doesn’t exist on the internet, you can still learn more about Tornado’s wrestling promotion – Rock Solid Wrestling, by visiting the following: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rocksolidwrestling1483 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocksolidwrestling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rocksolidpro Twitter: https://twitter.com/rocksolidpro Official Website: https://rocksolidwrestling.tickit.ca/ This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Get access to a BONUS STORY with Tornado NOW over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 26: Tornado - Part 1 | 11 Jan 2024 | 01:11:55 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for Part 1 of his conversation with his long-time friend and professional wrestling veteran journeyman of almost 30 years – Tornado. Tornado has led a fascinating life. Whether it’s the fact that he started playing with famous Canadian bands as a professional musician when he was only a teenager, worked for the WWE for almost two years without a contract, became a successful Canadian wrestling promoter, or started working in movies as both an actor and a professional stuntman, you’ll learn something from the amazing stories Tornado has to tell. While Tornado doesn’t exist on the internet, you can still learn more about Tornado’s wrestling promotion – Rock Solid Wrestling, by visiting the following: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rocksolidwrestling1483 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocksolidwrestling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rocksolidpro Twitter: https://twitter.com/rocksolidpro Official Website: https://rocksolidwrestling.tickit.ca/ This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Get access both Part 1 & 2 of the conversation, un-edited and commercial free (as well as a BONUS STORY with Tornado NOW) over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 25: Kon - Part 2 | 04 Jan 2024 | 01:02:51 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with fellow IMPACT Wrestling tag-team partner and The Design stablemate – Kon. Kon is a veteran of over 2 decades in the wrestling business. He worked for the WWE for over 13 years in various sectors of the company (Deep South, FCW, NXT, and the WWE main roster). Cody and Kon start where they left off last week discussing the dangers of losing yourself due to the rough life on the road as a wrestler. They go onto discuss a variety of topics in Part 2 of this conversation, including: - living by a simple rule in life: treat people well - the importance of being honest and easy to get along with - what about his character helped him keep a job in the WWE for over 13 years - “getting over” in the locker-room rather than just the audience - valuable lessons he learned and mentors he had in the WWE developmental system - a valuable life lesson he learned on a flight sitting next to Gerald Briscoe while they shared some wine and beer - an absolutely insane personal story involving a wacky gimmick idea Vince McMahon had for him because of a quick comment made by John Laurinaitis in Vince’s office - his source of true joy outside the wrestling business - the importance of giving back Kon can be found on social media on Twitter and Instagram @Big_Kon1 Info on Kon’s wrestling school “The Wrestling Lab” in St. Pete, Florida can be found online at https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Wrestling-Lab-100065501719531/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_wrestling_lab/ This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Get access to a BONUS STORY with Kon NOW over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 24: Kon - Part 1 | 28 Dec 2023 | 00:59:18 | |
Cody Deaner sits down with fellow IMPACT Wrestling tag-team partner and The Design stablemate – Kon. Kon is a veteran of over 2 decades in the wrestling business. He’s worked in the WWE developmental system in Deep South, FCW, and in NXT and the WWE main roster. Cody and Kon discuss a variety of topics in Part 1 of this conversation, including: - what led to Cody and Kon’s friendship - their first match together, that involved a lot of “ga-ga” (including one of them playing the piano mid-match) - what led to Kon signing with IMPACT Wrestling - growing up a young wrestling fan and watching old-school wrestling with his grandfather - allowing his son to finally play with his action figure and what led to his son becoming a wrestling fan - the wild story of how he actually broke into the business thanks to a chance meeting with Sargent Slaughter - the importance of gaining respect from vets in the business (like Ricky Steamboat and Tatanka) - being influenced by veterans because of their pure class and respect (not just their accolades) - the danger of losing yourself in showbiz life and in your “gimmick” Kon can be found on social media on Twitter and Instagram @Big_Kon1 Info on Kon’s wrestling school “The Wrestling Lab” in St. Pete, Florida can be found online at https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Wrestling-Lab-100065501719531/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_wrestling_lab/ This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Get early access to Part 2 of this interview, as well as exclusive access to a BONUS STORY with Kon NOW over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 23: Deonna Purrazzo - Part 2 | 21 Dec 2023 | 00:48:49 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with former Impact Knockout Champion, Impact Knockout Tag-Team Champion, Ring of Honor Women’s Champion, AAA Reina de Reinas Champion and former WWE / NXT Superstar – “The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo. Deonna continues in this conversation to be vulnerable and honest with her successes and failures within the wrestling business and what that taught her about herself as a woman. We start this week where we left off last week… with Deonna getting released from her childhood dream job at the WWE. The same dream job that she wrote in her childhood journal about as a young girl. As Deonna and Cody continue their conversation, they discuss various topics, including: - dealing with the aftermath of her WWE release - dealing with the backstage drama in wrestling in a positive manner and growing as a person because of it - how her parents felt about her getting into the wrestling business - her desire to change the perception of women’s wrestling - finding a support system in the business with other women who felt the same way as her about women’s role as athletes in professional wrestling - the importance of finding people to FAIL with, not just people to SUCCEED with - her source of true joy outside the wrestling business Deonna can be found on social media on both Twitter and Instagram @DeonnaPurrazzo This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Get access a BONUS STORY with Deonna NOW (as well as loads of other exclusive content) over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 22: Deonna Purrazzo - Part 1 | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:49:51 | |
Cody Deaner sits down former Impact Knockout Champion, Impact Knockout Tag-Team Champion, Ring of Honor Women’s Champion, AAA Reina de Reinas Champion and former WWE / NXT Superstar – “The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo. Deonna opens up in this conversation like she never has before. She is open, honest, and vulnerable about her wrestling career and the successes and failures within it that taught her so much about herself. Deonna and Cody discuss various topics, including: - her teaching job before wrestling and how it helped her break into the business - is it smart to have a plan B in life when plan A is being a pro wrestler? - when she was a young girl, writing in her personal diary all the dreams and goals that she was able to manifest later in her career - how she had to give up being a planner and a “control freak” in both her personal relationships and her career - why she sought therapy to improve her mental health - how her struggles in WWE / NXT affected her mental health - navigating the WWE developmental system and the negatives that go along with it - getting released by the WWE Deonna can be found on social media on both Twitter and Instagram @DeonnaPurrazzo This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Get access to next week’s Part 2 with Deonna NOW over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 21: Chris Bey - Part 2 | 07 Dec 2023 | 01:00:08 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for the 2nd part of his conversation with wrestler, singer/songwriter, and all-around great dude – Chris Bey. Chris is a former X-Division Champion, proud member of the Bullet Club and current TNA Impact Tag-Team Champion. Cody and Chris start where they left off last week discussing the lessons Chris learned in wrestling school. They go on to discuss various topics, such as: - a wild story of the advice he received from none other than WWE’s Kane… and the full circle moment involving him one year later - the power of manifestation - the importance of putting in the work and having goals to work toward - the story of working with WWE, IMPACT, and ROH all within a short span of each other and how they taught him what he truly wanted - signing with IMPACT Wrestling and how he knew it’s the place he truly wanted to be - why the chants of “BEY!” at T-Mobile Arena during his WWE appearance meant so much to him - finding success when you’re your true self - getting signed vs. staying signed from the perspective of someone who got signed very early in their career - the importance of content creation in 2023 and his successful venture into the music industry Chris Bey can be found on social media on both Twitter and Instagram @dashingchrisbey You can listen to Chris’ music on Spotify by visiting https://open.spotify.com/artist/1PvnNmZQzfHwh7NB4oEVlN This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Please consider donating toward Cody's current fundraising campaign for a young wrestling fan with a variety of medical needs over at "Giv'er for Conor" - GiveSendGo.com/giverforconor Get access to a special BONUS STORY with Chris Bey and a funny in-ring incident on a recent tour with New Japan Pro Wrestling over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 20: Chris Bey - Part 1 | 30 Nov 2023 | 01:03:08 | |
Cody Deaner sits down with wrestler, singer/songwriter, and all-around awesome guy – Chris Bey. Chris is a former X-Division Champion and current TNA Impact Tag-Team Champion. He’s accomplished a lot during his relatively short time in the wrestling business (including appearing for WWE, Impact Wrestling, and ROH all within the first few years of breaking into the business). Cody and Chris work together at TNA, and in this discussion they explore Bey’s wrestling journey and the life lessons he’s learned along the way by exploring such topics as: - the power of story and how it can be an inspiration to others - growing up in a small town with small expectations - Bey’s influential mentor (his elementary school principal) who helped steer Bey away from the negative influences around him in his very rough neighbourhood in Alexandria, Virginia - how CM Punk and Eddie Guerrero inspired him as a young wrestling fan - his father’s passing and how that dramatically effected his decision to pursue a career in wrestling - the decision to move away to go to wrestling school and how changing where you are can be a powerful step in making a positive move away from negative influences and forces Chris Bey can be found on social media on both Twitter and Instagram @dashingchrisbey You can listen to Chris’ music on Spotify by visiting https://open.spotify.com/artist/1PvnNmZQzfHwh7NB4oEVlN This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Please consider donating toward Cody's current fundraising campaign for a young wrestling fan with a variety of medical needs over at "Giv'er for Conor" - GiveSendGo.com/giverforconor Get access to a special BONUS STORY with Chris Bey and a funny in-ring incident on a recent tour with New Japan Pro Wrestling over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 19: Shawn Spears - Part 2 | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:56:48 | |
Cody Deaner sits down with his longtime friend of over two decades - AEW star Shawn Spears (formerly known as WWE/NXT superstar Tye Dillinger). They continue their very personal conversation discussing their lives and lessons they've learned in their two different journeys in the wrestling business. Shawn discusses a variety of things in this second installment of this 2 part conversation, such as: - Shawn & Cody's WWE tryout experience together in the early 2000's involving Arn Anderson, Rosie and Hurricane Helms - dealing with disappointment and picking your battles early in your career - his perspective on getting signed vs. staying signed from someone who has been signed by the WWE, released by the WWE, and signed again by the WWE and brought into developmental - the value of working with Cody Rhodes in OVW - why CM Punk is the reason he got a 2nd chance in the WWE - how to stand out in today's wrestling landscape - making people care about you as a brand - dropping knowledge at his Flatbacks Wrestling School Shawn currently runs a wrestling school with former WWE Superstar Tyler Breeze. You can learn all about Flatbacks Wrestling School at https://www.flatbackswrestlingschool.com/ This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca Please consider donating toward Cody's current fundraising campaign for a young wrestling fan with a variety of medical needs over at "Giv'er for Conor" - GiveSendGo.com/giverforconor Get access to a special BONUS STORY with Shawn Spears where he tells the behind the scenes story of how how learned he was in the 2017 WWE Royal Rumble and what that experience was truly like over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| ANNOUNCEMENT: New episodes + new format | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:05:29 | |
Cody Deaner updates his loyal listeners on the reason for his hiatus and what to expect with the new format and new upcoming episodes of "Wrestling is Life is Wrestling"
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| Episode 18: Shawn Spears - Part 1 | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:55:03 | |
Cody Deaner sits down with current AEW star Shawn Spears (formerly known as WWE/NXT superstar Tye Dillinger). Cody and Shawn have been friends for over two decades. They sit down for a very personal conversation discussing their lives and lessons they've learned in their two different journeys in the wrestling business. Shawn discusses a variety of things in Part 1 of this 2 part conversation, such as: - how being a new dad has changed his perspective on his wrestling career and time in All Elite Wrestling - when you start wrestling, you're signing up for the "maybes" - the importance of having a source of happiness outside the wrestling business - having a back up plan vs. putting all your eggs in one basket - what his parents thought when he started wrestling school - how Eric Young became his first true mentor in wrestling - how life on the indies was not a "struggle" to him prior to his WWE tryout experience in 2006 Shawn currently runs a wrestling school with former WWE Superstar Tyler Breeze. You can learn all about Flatbacks Wrestling School at https://www.flatbackswrestlingschool.com/ This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca Please consider donating toward Cody's current fundraising campaign for a young wrestling fan with a variety of medical needs over at "Giv'er for Conor" - GiveSendGo.com/giverforconor Get access to a special BONUS STORY with Shawn Spears where he tells the behind the scenes story of how how learned he was in the 2017 WWE Royal Rumble and what that experience was truly like over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| BONUS: Ask Cody Anything | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:50:12 | |
This is a special BONUS episode where Cody Deaner takes questions LIVE from his fans! Cody ends up telling some stories from his career including: what Ricky Steamboat said to him in the locker room after they worked together, his admiration for Roddy Piper as a heel and someone who persevered through hardship, sitting on his porch and talking about life with the late Brodie Lee, working with ODB in TNA, unsung heroes of the Ontario independent wrestling scene, and more. Cody ensures all questions from his loyal patrons get answered first. If you'd like to have your question answered on a future episode, consider supporting the podcast at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by http://ceofit.ca Get top-of-the-line supplements shipped to your door by CEO Fit. Donate toward Cody's current fundraising campaign for a young wrestling fan with a variety of medical needs over at "Giv'er for Conor" - GiveSendGo.com/giverforconor Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 17: Colin Hunter from ”Kayfabe News” - Part 2 | 09 Nov 2023 | 01:08:51 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for the 2nd part of his conversation with the creator of the very popular website Kayfabe News - Colin Hunter. Kayfabe News has been viewed by MILLIONS of viewers and has been endorsed by WWE legend Mick Foley as "it's like The Onion for wrestling fans." Colin has a very unique story of how he got into the wacky world of professional wrestling via writing for Pro Wrestling Illustrated and how that love grew into him creating the extremely popular website "Kayfabe News." His journey eventually led him into the ring as a professional wrestling referee. In Part 2 of this conversation, Cody and Colin discuss how Colin decided to start "Kayfabe News" due to his connection to Colt Cabana and Mick Foley. They also do more deep diving into life lessons they've learned in their different (yet eerily similar) journeys in wrestling and how Colin decided to start a new project - a movie entitled "The Ref Didn't See It" where Colin decides to document his journey jumping into the ring as a pro wrestling referee. Colin is currently crowd-funding his new movie "The Ref Didn't See It" (which stars Cody Deaner & other wrestling stars) over at http://therefmovie.com This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca Please consider donating toward Cody's most recent fundraising campaign for a young wrestling fan with a variety of medical needs over at "Giv'er for Conor" - GiveSendGo.com/giverforconor Get access to a special BONUS STORY with Colin involving him visiting Christian's home in Tampa, Florida, by becoming a patron over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 16: Colin Hunter from ”Kayfabe News” - Part 1 | 02 Nov 2023 | 01:14:12 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for his very first non-IMPACT Wrestling guest this week with the creator of the very popular website Kayfabe News - Colin Hunter. Kayfabe News has been viewed by MILLIONS of viewers and has been endorsed by WWE legend Mick Foley as "it's like The Onion for wrestling fans." Colin has a very unique story of how he got into the wacky world of professional wrestling via writing for Pro Wrestling Illustrated and how that love grew into him creating the extremely popular website "Kayfabe News." His journey eventually led him into the ring as a professional wrestling referee. In Part 1 of this conversation, Cody and Colin discuss their unique similarities as young wrestling fans, Colin's career choices that led him into the professional wrestling business, and all the life lessons he learned along the way in his journey. Colin is currently crowd-funding his new movie "The Ref Didn't See It" (which stars Cody Deaner & other wrestling stars) over at http://therefmovie.com This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca Please consider donating toward Cody's most recent fundraising campaign for a young wrestling fan with a variety of medical needs over at "Giv'er for Conor" - GiveSendGo.com/giverforconor Get access to Part 2 of this conversation with Colin, as well as a special BONUS STORY, by becoming a patron over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 15: Jessicka Havok - Part 2 | 26 Oct 2023 | 01:04:15 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with former IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts Champion & former IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts Tag-Team Champion World Champion Jessicka Havok. In Part 2 of this conversation, Havok discusses a variety of topics in her career including:
This isn’t just a wrestling podcast… it’s a life podcast. Jessicka drops a tonne of important life lessons in this conversation, including:
This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca Please consider donating to "Giv'er for Conor" at GiveSendGo.com/giverforconor To learn more about Jessicka & Sami Callihan’s Piledriver Academy, email PiledriverAcademy@yahoo.com Follow Havok on IG @ http://instagram.com/havokdeathmachine Follow Havok on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/fearhavok Join Havok’s Twitch Community @ https://www.twitch.tv/jessickahavok Get two… yes TWO BONUS stories from Jessicka regarding some playful, hilarious, and scary ribs played on her early in her career, as well as loads of other exclusive content by becoming a patron at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 14: Jessicka Havok - Part 1 | 19 Oct 2023 | 01:10:00 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for Part 1 of his conversation with former IMPACT Wrestling Knockout Champion & former IMPACT Wrestling Knockout Tag-Team Champion World Champion Jessicka Havok. In Part 1 of this conversation, they take a deep dive into Jessicka’s journey to becoming a professional wrestler. Havok discusses a variety of topics in her career including:
This isn’t just a wrestling podcast… it’s a life podcast. Jessicka drops a tonne of important life lessons in this conversation, including:
This episode is brought to you by Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca Please consider giving toward Cody's current "Giv'er for Conor" campaign. To learn more about the campaign and to possibly donate, go to http://givesendgo.com/giverforconor To learn more about Jessicka & Sami Callihan’s Piledriver Academy, email PiledriverAcademy@yahoo.com Follow Havok on Instagram Follow Havok on Twitter Get two… yes TWO BONUS stories from Jessicka regarding some playful, hilarious, and scary ribs played on her early in her career, as well as Part 2 of this conversation early and ad-free + loads of other exclusive content by becoming a patron at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt by getting a personal Cameo Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings
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| Episode 13: David Sahadi - Part 2 | 12 Oct 2023 | 01:08:00 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with IMPACT Wrestling Creative Director for Television David Sahadi. We learned last week that David Sahadi has done it all behind the scenes in terms of wrestling television production. He's worked for NBC Sports, WWF during the Attitude era, WWE, TNA Wrestling, Ric Flair's Last Match, and IMPACT Wrestling. They talk plenty of wrestling over the course of this two-part conversation, including:
This isn’t just a wrestling podcast… it’s a life podcast. David Sahadi drops a tonne of important life lessons he's learned in his long career behind the scenes with the most influential figures in professional wrestling, including:
Follow David Sahadi and learn more about his upcoming book "My Dad, My Dying Sun" at http://instagram.com/sahadi3 Get exclusive access to next week's guest and podcast early and ad-free at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings *** This episode is brought to you by: Rest When Dead Clothing: http://RestWhenDead.ca MJD Ultimate Sport Training: http://mjdultimatesport.com | |||
| Episode 12: David Sahadi Part 1 | 05 Oct 2023 | 01:04:13 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for Part 1 of his conversation with IMPACT Wrestling Creative Director for Television David Sahadi. David Sahadi has done it all behind the scenes in terms of wrestling television production. He's worked for NBC Sports, WWF during the Attitude era, WWE, TNA Wrestling, Ric Flair's Last Match, and IMPACT Wrestling. Sahadi is Cody's first guest on the podcast who isn't an in-ring performer. However, they talk plenty of wrestling over the course of this two-part conversation, including:
This isn’t just a wrestling podcast… it’s a life podcast. David Sahadi drops a tonne of important life lessons he's learned in his long career behind the scenes with the most influential figures in professional wrestling, including:
Follow David Sahadi and learn more about his upcoming book "My Dad, My Dying Sun" at http://instagram.com/sahadi3 Get Part 2 of this podcast NOW by listening to the FULL conversation early and ad-free at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings *** This episode is brought to you by: Rest When Dead Clothing: http://RestWhenDead.ca MJD Ultimate Sport Training: http://mjdultimatesport.com | |||
| Episode 11: Steve Maclin - Part 2 | 28 Sep 2023 | 01:05:00 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with former IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Steve Maclin. This week, they take a deep dive into Maclin’s career at NXT, WWE, and IMPACT, and all the lessons he learned in that journey. Maclin discusses a variety of topics in his career including:
This isn’t just a wrestling podcast… it’s a life podcast. Maclin drops a tonne of important life lessons in this conversation, including:
Get a BONUS story from Maclin about being on deployment and emulating some of his favorite wrestlers with his fellow servicemen, as well as loads of other exclusive content by becoming a patron at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings *** This episode is brought to you by “River” – custom velvet championship belt bags. Go to http://instagram.com/codydeaner to view pics of bags and order directly through IG private message | |||
| Episode 10: Steve Maclin - Part 1 | 21 Sep 2023 | 01:00:01 | |
Cody Deaner sits down with former IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Steve Maclin. They discuss how he grew up as an Irish kid in Jersey, joined the Marine Corps, and eventually trained at the Monster Factory to learn the craft of professional wrestling. He talks about how the lessons he learned in the military prepared him for the wrestling business and how he earned a WWE contract only within his first year of training. He learned many valuable lessons in the WWE Performance Center and his training, such as: don’t let success get to your head – never change, keep your mouth shut and your ears open, how to fix mistakes through proper leadership, and having patience when he and Wesley Blake didn’t get called up to the main roster in WWE while all the fresh newly signed indy talent were getting called up before them. This isn’t just a wrestling podcast… it’s a life podcast. Maclin drops a tonne of important life lessons in this conversation, including: the importance of a supportive mom and dad, the importance of life skills being taught through mentorship, if you’re gonna do something… do it 100%, how the tragic events of 9/11 drew him to military service, the importance of just having fun vs. trying too hard, worrying about only what you can control in your situation, and the many correlations between the military and professional wrestling. Get Part 2 and this ENTIRE conversation NOW… early and ad-free, as well as loads of other exclusive content by becoming a patron at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and Cody will read your review on a future episode. Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings *** This episode is brought to you by “River” – custom velvet championship belt bags. Go to http://instagram.com/codydeaner to view pics of bags and order directly through IG private message | |||
| 1 year anniversary SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:11:56 | |
Happy 1 year anniversary of the “Wrestling is Life is Wrestling” podcast!
Cody Deaner makes an important announcement regarding the past year of the show and what the next year of the show might look like and feel like.
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| Episode 9: Crazzy Steve - Part 3 | 14 Sep 2023 | 01:10:58 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for Part 3 … the dramatic conclusion of this epic trilogy with IMPACT Wrestling superstar Crazzy Steve. We left off hearing about Steve finally getting a tryout for his dream job with IMPACT Wrestling. However, it happens just as his life is in turmoil – he is moving to the UK after his mother has committed suicide. Hear how Steve navigates this experience and finally secures his dream job with TNA. He also discusses the difference between getting signed vs. staying signed, the challenge of performing in ladder matches and pole matches when you’re legally blind, his WWE tryout experience in the WWE Performance Centre (alongside Cody Deaner) after deciding to leave TNA, and coming back to IMPACT Wrestling and how his current experience in the company is different than his first run. Steve also drops so many important life lessons while sharing his journey. He discusses betting on yourself, taking risks, what to do when taking risks doesn’t pay off, being comfortable with being uncomfortable, how to pivot and respond to adversity, taking ownership vs. placing blame, and finding a true source of joy outside your career. Get the ENTIRE TRILOGY of this series with Crazzy Steve ad-free, as well as loads of other exclusive content by becoming a patron at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and Cody will read your review on his podcast. Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings *** This episode is brought to you by Sinn's Custom LJNs: http://facebook.com/sinnsljns | |||
| Episode 8: Crazzy Steve - Part 2 | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:59:34 | |
Cody Deaner sits down for Part 2 of this epic trilogy with IMPACT Wrestling superstar Crazzy Steve. We left off hearing about Steve's mother's beautiful advice to him regarding starting wrestling school. He'll discuss beginning wrestling school as a 120 lb blind kid and how Eric Young responded to the idea of training a blind wannabe wrestler. Steve discusses the specialized learning process of how to learn the unique craft of wrestling without the ability to see. He'll discuss his struggles on the independent wrestling scene and how getting a contract with TNA became his ultimate goal in wrestling. We end Part 2 with Steve's decision to move to the UK and the beginnings of the wild story that led to his TNA tryout. Steve also drops so many important life lessons while sharing his journey. He discusses inspiring life lessons regarding such topics as: the importance of having a strong support system, overcoming mental obstacles vs. physical obstacles, using modification to overcome obstacles in life, having a "back up plan" vs. not having one, how to overcome fear, dealing with disappointment, the balance between an inflated ego and lacking confidence, and some very important advice for young independent wrestlers who are currently struggling. Get the ENTIRE TRILOGY of this series with Crazzy Steve NOW - early and ad-free, as well as loads of other exclusive content by becoming a patron at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://CodyDeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner or by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and Cody will read your review on his podcast. Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings *** This episode is brought to you by Sinn's Custom LJNs: https://www.facebook.com/SinnsLJNs | |||
| Episode 7: Crazzy Steve - Part 1 | 31 Aug 2023 | 01:05:18 | |
Crazzy Steve's story is an unreal one. It's a story of a skinny, awkward, artistic young kid who grew up in an extremely small town, in a trailer park, amongst a family riddled with alcoholism and mental health issues. Despite his situation, he had a big dream - he wanted to be a professional wrestler. Oh... but he had one other little obstacle in his way of accomplishing this goal... he's BLIND! This story is so epic, it's going to be a TRILOGY. In this first-part of this three-part series with the inspiring man who overcame so much to achieve his dreams, we'll hear Steve's "origin story." We'll hear intimate details on his medical condition, how this effected him as a young boy, and how it effected him during his formative years as an outcast teenager who couldn't get a driver's license. We'll hear how Steve has avoided developing a victim mentality, the life lessons he learned from professional wrestling as a young fan, and the true love of a mother. We'll hear exactly what advice his amazing mother gave him on the day Steve was presented with the opportunity to join wrestling school and pursue his childhood dream. Get the ENTIRE TRILOGY of this series with Crazzy Steve NOW - early and ad-free, as well as loads of other exclusive content by becoming a patron at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://CodyDeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner or by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and Cody will read your review on his podcast. Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | |||
| Episode 6: Joe Hendry - Part 2 | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:57:04 | |
Cody Deaner sits down to finish his conversation with the multi-talented IMPACT Wrestling Superstar Joe Hendry. They discuss a range of personal topics including: turning down the "secure" job in order to chase your dream, having a blind faith & plan to succeed in the "hustle," an important caveat many people forget when told to "follow your dreams," not being complacent even when you're successful, and the "why can't it be me" mindset needed for success. They of course talk wrestling too. Joe discusses how his rock bottom moment in life led to him pursuing his dream to be a wrestler, his current goals on how to get to the next level in the wrestling business, his decision to go to the Commonwealth Games, and the personal advice that Chael Sonnen gave him before his fight with UFC fighter Robert Whittaker. Get a special BONUS story from Joe regarding what he thinks is one of the key elements needed for success in life, as well as the early and ad-free versions of every episode at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise your business on this podcast by visiting http://CodyDeaner.com/podcast Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner or getting a Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Book Cody for your event (wrestling appearances, motivational speeches, training seminars, & autograph signings) at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody for a speaking event at your school or youth event at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings *** This episode is brought to you by Sinn Bodhi's Custom LJNs: http://facebook.com/SinnsLJNs | |||