Pillar to Post Pro-Wrestling Podcast

Happy Halloween! This week, Ray and Road Warrior Mongoose revisit Terry Funk’s match against Leatherface from IWA Japan: Kawasaki Dream on Aug. 20, 1995. That’s right: Leatherface, from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre!

Pillar to Post Pro-Wrestling is our journey into professional wrestling’s history, one match at a time. We want to hear from you! Drop a comment below on what topics you’d like us to cover next. If you love wrestling as much as we do, hit that like button and follow us wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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This week, Ray will be joined by the founder of AEW Fan Hub and the host of the AEW Ignition Podcast, KELSON, to revisit Toni Storm vs. Mariah May's "Hollywood Ending" match, from Mar. 7, 2025.

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This week on the Pillar to Post Pro-Wrestling Podcast, Ray welcomes the only American-born luchador, the “Base God,” GRINGO LOCO, to discuss his remarkable journey into lucha libre and his work with PRODUCE Wrestling.

Then, Road Warrior Mongoose returns to discuss Money in the Bank, Wrestle Dream, Adam Copeland’s retirement, Roman Reigns’ interview with Shannon Sharpe, and much more.

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Effy is one of the most sought-after wrestlers on the independent scene. Today, he joins Ray to promote his mother’s memoir, “Wrestling with a Rebel,” and his work with PRODUCE Wrestling.

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Benjamin Satterley died on Sep. 27. He was 40 years old. Better known as PAC and Adrian Neville in the WWE, Satterley's high-flying, innovative style pushed boundaries in professional wrestling and influenced a generation of performers who followed him. Today, the guys celebrate PAC's career, discussing his impact and AEW's triumphant tribute show held in his memory.

They'll also discuss last weekend's AEW pay-per-view, All Out; WWE's failed attempt to counterprogram AEW; and Monday Night RAW.

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This week on the podcast, Jordan gets rechristened Road Warrior Mongoose! The guys discuss the PWI 500, Monday Night RAW, and preview AEW All Out!

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Jordan is back from vacation; rested, relaxed, and ready roll! Today, he joins Ray to discuss CM Punk vs. Sami Zayn, Stephanie Vaquer winning the RAW Women’s Championship on a house show, Roman Reigns vs. Penta, and much more.

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Hello wrestling fans! Today, Ray is joined by the ACTION Wrestling World Champion. The Nap Town All Pro World Champion. The “People’s Prince,” hailing from the Westside of Waterloo, Iowa, DARIAN BENGSTON!

They discuss Bengston’s unique journey in the professional wrestling game, his match this weekend at ACTION / PRODUCE DEAN-!!! Sunday School against Skayde, wrestling Zack Sabre Jr, the Pez Whatley Invitational, and much, much more.

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Welcome back to the Pillar to Post Pro-Wrestling Podcast. Jordan is wasting away in Margaritaville this week, but fear not! Ray isn’t flying solo. This week, he’ll be joined by his editor at the Augusta Free Press, Chris Graham.

Chris is many things: journalist, sports reporter, political pundit, editor, author, entrepreneur… He’s also a wrestling fan. Scary, right? However, Chris’ roots in wrestling run deeper than the average fan. So, we’re excited to dive into that, as well as the passing of Andy Williams, Rebel Heart, and all things AEW.

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The boys are back for a feature-length episode of Pillar to Post Pro-Wrestling! This week, Ray and Jordan review AEW All In, Wednesday Night Dynamite, last week’s Friday Night SmackDown, and Monday Night RAW.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction

01:50 - Cold Open Question of the Week

03:10 - Was All In the Best PPV of My Lifetime?

05:45 - Jon Moxley vs. Nigel McGuinness

10:02 - Brawling Birds vs. Divine Dominion

14:40 - Men’s Casino Gauntlet Match

19:50 - Kyle Fletcher vs. Kazuchika Okada vs. Konosuke Takeshita

26:50 - Cage and Cope vs. The Young Bucks

28:50 - Darby Allin vs. Kevin Knight

32:30 - Is Steve Borden a Future World Champion?

34:55 - Britt Baker’s Shocking Return

40:18 - The New Day, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, Debut as The “New Level”

49:08 - Willow Nightingale vs. Mercedes Mone

56:18 - Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega

01:18:20 - Final Thoughts on All In

01:20:00 - Wednesday Night Dynamite

01:36:35 - Friday Night SmackDown & Monday Night RAW

02:00:45 - Reacting to Dave Meltzer’s Ratings from All In Weekend

02:05:45 - Match of the Week

02:07:20 - Like, Comment, and Subscribe to the Show!

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Ray and Jordan are back in the studio this week to preview the biggest show of AEW's calendar year, All In, from Wembley Stadium.

In addition to previewing the pay-per-view, the guys will discuss last week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Death Before Dishonor, Monday Night RAW, and Wednesday Night Dynamite.

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This week on the podcast, Ray is joined by a special guest. Erica Leigh is a decorated independent wrestler who's become a pillar of the local scene in Richmond, VA. Earlier this week, Erica sat down with Ray to discuss RVA Pro Wrestling, working with Vince Russo, wrestling with Willow Nightingale, and so much more!

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👉 Erica Leigh's Matches

vs. Darius Carter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI73e7fekTA

vs. Isla Dawn: https://youtu.be/RYEM3Sq1qYk?si=ekrY3-AOptC0PELy&t=1579

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This week on Pillar to Post Pro-Wrestling, Ray and Jordan talk about Jey Uso’s warning shot, MJF committing gimmick infringement, the massacre of Chelsea Green, and much more!

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Today on the Pillar to Post Pro-Wrestling Podcast, Ray and Jordan discuss SummerSlam 2026, the RAW after SummerSlam, and Grand Slam Mexico. We also discuss Brock Lesnar's retirement and the passing of Dory Funk Jr.

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