Storytellers : Beneath the Canvas

On the 3rd Episode of the Podcast we sit down with fellow podcaster and Ring Announcer, Davis Wright. You may know him from the Work Into A Shoot Podcast or his time as a broadcaster with the Proving Ground and NCW. Davis goes through his very short run in New England Wrestling in great detail. Podcast Chapter List:  0:00:00 – Intro  0:00:33 – WIAS Influence and Podcast Philosophy  0:12:02 – Broadcasting Degree and Getting Into the Business  0:27:23 – Working for Elkmania, Dallas McCarthy, and the Proving Ground  0:35:39 – Could have Met Sooner and Early Wrestling Memories  0:43:00 – The Full Event Championship  0:58:55 – BRG, Leo Conners, and Nic Rage  1:10:27 – Worked into a Shoot Favorite Guests and the Fantasy Draft  1:48:22 – The End of the Road in New England and Closing Thoughts

Episode 02: We sit down with one of the founders of the Proving Ground, Dustin Healey, known professionally as Joey Warner. We discuss the days before the Proving Ground with Todd's previous project, Project Zero Wrestling, the early days of the Proving Ground, and the Controversial departure that Dustin made at the end of his wrestling career. And for the first time ever, Dustin watches Derrick Conway's Scathing Shoot Promo on him from the Season 1 Finale of the Proving Ground.   Topic Menu: 0:00:00 - IWTV AD and Intro Graphic. 0:01:25 - Top 5 People You Want to Wrestle Against/Team With and Goals. 0:15:21 - Knocking the Rust Off and Personal Growth. 0:20:18 - Leaving Our Comfort Zone and The End of Project Zero Wrestling. 0:31:36 - The Beginning of the Proving Ground. 0:40:01 - Joey Warner in ElkMania Promotions. 0:57:59 - Joey Warner's Time with and Departure from the Proving Ground. 1:14:02 - After the Departure and Thoughts on Other Talents. 1:25:17 - Discussing Derrick Conway's Promo Before Viewing it. 1:28 .02 - What Has Joey Been Doing for the Last 5 Years? and Discussing Action Figures. 1:34:09 - Acclimating to the Newer Talent, The Growing Roster, and Perception from the Boys. 2:00:00 - Watching the Derrick Conway Promo and Responding. 2:14:19 - First Moments in Backyard Wrestling and Closing Thoughts.   Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions of the guests that appear on "StoryTellers: Beneath the Canvas" do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of the Proving Ground or Producers of the Podcast. Viewer's Discretion is Advised.   Important Links: The Ring and All Other Sports: TinyURL.Com/TheRingAndAllOtherSports Project Zero Wrestling Collection: TinyURL.Com/ProjectZeroWrestling Big Daddy Tees: http://bigdaddyts.com/

On the Debut Episode, The Current Proving Ground Champion, "The Ace" Mike Montero is in the Hot Seat, and he doesn't hold ANYTHING back in this 4+ Hour Long Interview. Todd and Mike Discuss The Golden Years of the RWA, How he began training to be a Professional Wrestler, and all points in between. He is also very candid about his Lifestyle Behind the Scenes and how Action Figures kept him on the right path, as well as our discussion regarding his late friend, Kevin Stryder. The Ace also answers the Fan Questions in Great Detail and leaves no stone unturned. So, sit back, relax, as we take a trip Beneath the Canvas on this episode of Storytellers!