What happens when you put one of the most outspoken voices in indie wrestling in the same room as New to Wrestling?

You get honest takes, deep dives, and zero filter.

In this episode, we sit down with Crit (Ringside Chat)—a true boots-on-the-ground voice in the wrestling world—to talk about everything from the state of independent wrestling to the frustrations with WWE’s current direction, and why storytelling still matters more than ever.

We get into:

• Why the indies aren’t dying—they’re evolving
• The real impact of social media and virality on wrestling careers
• WWE’s biggest issues right now—from booking to pricing to priorities
• The importance of characters, creativity, and connection in wrestling
• And a powerful reflection on Bray Wyatt’s legacy and why he still resonates

Plus, Crit brings the energy with bold opinions, wild fantasy booking, and a perspective that comes from actually being ringside, watching it all unfold in real time

This one is for:

• The fans who care about the why behind wrestling
• The ones frustrated with where things are
• And anyone trying to understand where wrestling is going next

🎙 Whether you’re new to wrestling or a lifelong fan—this is the kind of conversation that makes you see it differently.

The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!