Once Upon A Turnbuckle

Chris welcomes back previous guest, fellow podcaster Paul McGrath, for a discussion into one of the most hotly-debated topics amongst wrestling fans - "Who or what was responsible for the fall of World Championship Wrestling?" Check it out as they recall the story from a fans' perspective, delving into the role of the Monday Night Wars, the booking decisions and the superstars themselves and give their opinions on what caused the downfall of the former superpower in professional wrestling. Be sure to also check out Paul's own podcast 'The Phoenix Five Show', available on all major podcast platforms.  Enjoyed this episode? Then please be sure to subscribe/follow and also follow me on my social media for further news of future shows. Facebook: @OnceUponATurnbuckle Instagram: @onceuponaturnbuckle Twitter: @TetreaultBlay **Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**

Recently, I reached out across a number of Facebook groups for wrestling fans to talk to for an upcoming feature called 'I Was There When...', mainly focusing on any major events or angles they have witnessed live in person. The 3 interviews I conducted and took highlights from for episode 13 of this podcast ('I Was There When...' - The Facebook Fans Edition) were so good that I thought they each deserved to be put out in full as episodes in their own right. So for this one, I get to welcome fellow UK podcaster Paul McGrath from 'The Phoenix Five Show' to discuss his life as a wrestling fan, what it is like to witness a WrestleMania and Hall of Fame live and - a holy grail for me! - being one of the lucky 80,000+ at SummerSlam '92 at Wembley. Be sure to check out Paul's podcast on Spotify and all major podcast platforms, and follow him and the podcast on Instagram at @thephoenixfiveshow & @paulmcgrath19 Enjoyed this episode? Then please be sure to subscribe/follow and also follow me on my social media for further news of future shows. Facebook: @OnceUponATurnbuckle Instagram: @onceuponaturnbuckle Twitter: @TetreaultBlay **Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**

Recently, I reached out across a number of Facebook groups for wrestling fans to talk to for an upcoming feature called 'I Was There When...', mainly focusing on any major events or angles they have witnessed live in person. The 3 interviews I conducted and took highlights from for episode 13 of this podcast ('I Was There When...' - The Facebook Fans Edition) were so good that I thought they each deserved to be put out in full as episodes in their own right. So for this one, I got to talk to another Canadian fan, Robert Lynch, who recalls his influences growing up as a wrestling fan, his memories of seeing 'Hogan vs The Rock II' and witnessing one of Paul Bearer's first appearances live! Enjoyed this episode? Then please be sure to subscribe/follow and also follow me on my social media for further news of future shows. Facebook: @OnceUponATurnbuckle Instagram: @onceuponaturnbuckle Twitter: @TetreaultBlay **Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**

Recently, I reached out across a number of Facebook groups for wrestling fans to talk to for an upcoming feature called 'I Was There When...', mainly focusing on any major events or angles they have witnessed live in person. The 3 interviews I conducted and took highlights from for episode 13 of this podcast ('I Was There When...' - The Facebook Fans Edition) were so good that I thought they each deserved to be put out in full as episodes in their own right. So for this one, I introduce Canadian fan Andrew Lacelle who talks about his memories and influences growing up as a wrestling fan, seeing Lex Luger's last WWF match live and his thoughts on the Hart family. You can also find Andrew on Twitter: @outlawjamboree Enjoyed this episode? Then please be sure to subscribe/follow and also follow me on my social media for further news of future shows. Facebook: @OnceUponATurnbuckle Instagram: @onceuponaturnbuckle Twitter: @TetreaultBlay **Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**

This week, Chris welcomes Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese to the show. As well as being co-hosts for the hugely-popular 'You Know I'm Right' podcast, both Nick and Joe are lifelong wrestling fans and love nothing more than talking wrestling! Hear them discuss how and when they both discovered wrestling for themselves, their most memorable angles and personalities, their own rubs with superstars like Charlotte Flair, Eva Marie & WWF/E referee Jimmy Korderas, as well as - of course - WrestleMania! Hear Nick and Joe's predictions for this year's event, what it was like to attend a WrestleMania in person and in the usual spot of fantasy booking, what matched would each of them plan for WrestleMania if they were given the booker's pen? Be sure to check out their podcast 'You Know I'm Right' on InTheZone.io, Spotify and other major podcast platforms. Also check out both Nick & Joe's social media pages to keep up-to-date with what they're up to: Twitter: @Nick_Durst & @JCalabrese1 Instagram: @nicksfoodandstuff Enjoyed this episode? Then please be sure to subscribe/follow and also follow me on my social media for further news of future shows. Facebook: @OnceUponATurnbuckle Instagram: @onceuponaturnbuckle Twitter: @TetreaultBlay **Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**

This week Chris has the honour of talking to one of the true giants of the squared circle! At 7'1" tall, Jeff Bearden was one of the few guys to make some other 'monsters' in the wrestling world look small. He is a multi-time world champion, has competed all over the world in major promotions including the NWA, CMLL, AAA and many more! As 'Giant Warrior' he got to share the ring with other members of wrestling royalty, and shares more than a few stories with us here! Hear what it was like to wrestle Andre The Giant, to travel and tag-team with Yokozuna and play college basketball opposite one Mark Calloway! Be sure as well to follow Jeff on social media to keep up-to-date with everything he is doing now. You can also find many of Jeff's matches available to view on YouTube. Instagram: @jeff.bearden  Facebook: @GiantWarrior Twitter: @jwbatlarge Website: jeffbearden.com Enjoyed this episode? Then please be sure to subscribe/follow and also follow me on my social media for further news of future shows. Facebook: @OnceUponATurnbuckle Instagram: @onceuponaturnbuckle Twitter: @TetreaultBlay **Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**

From being a US military veteran to one of the voices of professional wrestling, Mike Falvo has certainly done it all! I am honoured to have Mike drop in on this week's episode to discuss his life and love for pro wrestling. Hear some of the great stories he has to share, including working with Jake 'The Snake' Roberts and taking a cane-shot from The Sandman, to the truly awesome things he is now doing with the International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame! It's all here on this week's episode, and you will not want to miss it! Be sure to check out Mike's own podcast '3 Gweeds + a Goke' on Buzzsprout: https://3gg.buzzsprout.com/ Also check out and follow Mike Falvo on social media: Facebook: @mikeafalvo Instagram: @mikeafalvo Twitter: @mikeafalvo Enjoyed this episode? Then please be sure to subscribe/follow and also follow me on my social media for further news of future shows. Facebook: @OnceUponATurnbuckle Instagram: @onceuponaturnbuckle Twitter: @TetreaultBlay **Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**

There are some things in wrestling that cannot be replicated, some things that you simply cannot just relive at the touch of a button on the WWE Network - these are the memories that live on for years in a wrestling fans' mind who was there the night that something special happened!  This is the second part of the 'I Was There When...' feature. where the fans are put front and centre to recall moments that they witnessed in person at a live event. After a recent plea across a few wrestling fan sites on Facebook asking for fans to share their stories, I received an unbelievable response - and this episode showcases only a few of them. This week I am joined by fellow wrestling fanatics Andrew Lachelle, Robert Lynch and Paul McGrath, who between them recall moments such as Lex Luger's last match in WWF, one of Paul Bearer's first appearances, Rock/Hogan II and WrestleMania 25 - all from their point of view in the buildings on those nights! Enjoyed this episode? Then please be sure to subscribe/follow and also follow me on my social media for further news of future shows. Facebook: @OnceUponATurnbuckle Instagram: @onceuponaturnbuckle Twitter: @TetreaultBlay **Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**

The first in a new two-part feature where I welcome fellow wrestling fans to share their own experiences of seeing major wrestling events and/or moments live in person. And naturally up first is...me! In this episode, I share my memories of the one and only time I got to see the WWF live - the first PPV from the UK since the epic Summerslam in '92, 'One Night Only' in September 1997! This day has stayed with me ever since and was my boyhood dream come true. But who was I backing in the main event - HBK himself, Shawn Michaels, or the UK's own returning hero, the 'British Bulldog' Davey Boy Smith? Enjoyed this episode? Then please be sure to subscribe/follow and also follow me on my social media for further news of future shows. Facebook: @OnceUponATurnbuckle Instagram: @onceuponaturnbuckle Twitter: @TetreaultBlay **Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**

This week's guest needs no introduction, but I will sure as hell still try...! From the legendary Blue Peter studio at the BBC to the hallowed halls of the WWE, Radzi Chinyanganya has done it all! I have the honour of spending time with him to discuss his life, TV career and - of course! - his love of wrestling. As you will soon hear for yourselves, with the amount of sheer dedication Radzi has applied to everything he has done, it is little wonder that his passion for pro wrestling would lead him to a dream position as the backstage interviewer for NXT-UK! Where did Radzi's love of pro wrestling begin? Who would he love to see join the ranks at NXT? What dream match(es) would he book for WrestleMania? What wrestling show almost made Radzi miss one of the biggest Blue Peter shows ever? And...what was it really like to be a contender on Gladiators? It's all here on this week's episode, and you will not want to miss it! Also be sure to check out Radzi's own podcast 'Making Gains', in partnership with Derby University, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNrxhwRevZomJFMJnOfW0vQ  Also check out and follow Radzi on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamradzi Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamradzi ========================================================== Enjoyed this episode? Then please be sure to subscribe/follow and also follow me on my social media for further news of future shows. Facebook: @OnceUponATurnbuckle Instagram: @onceuponaturnbuckle Twitter: @TetreaultBlay **Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**