Cheyenne Ortiz — better known across the indies as “The Voice” — joins us for a conversation that’s equal parts storytelling, wrestling nerd-out, and wing recommendations.

Cheyenne pulls back the curtain on his 11-year journey in wrestling: from middle school morning announcements to becoming the trusted voice of ACE, BCW, ECWA, and beyond. We dive into the grind of commentary, the art of making wrestlers (not yourself) shine, and what it’s really like to prep for calling a match when you might not know a single move name going in.

We talk about:

• How commentary is “you get over by getting everyone else over”
• The early YouTube/DVD era of indie wrestling and the social media boom that changed everything
• Why trust between wrestlers and commentators is everything (plus some hilarious backstage stories)
• His thoughts on iconic commentary teams and the Ric Flair vs. Randy Savage WrestleMania VIII classic
• A surprise announcement about his own in-ring debut

Oh, and yes — chicken wings do make their way into this episode.

Cheyenne proves why he’s one of the most respected voices in independent wrestling, and why his perspective as both commentator and promoter matters now more than ever.

Upcoming events we discuss:

• BCW Grand Rumble – Cheyenne Ortiz vs. AJ Pan in a Les Street Fight
• ECWA Lalapalooza – La Vin vs. Monsieur Ooh La La (ECWA Heavyweight Championship)
• ECWA Lalapalooza – Joey Ace vs. Leo Sparrow (ECWA Legacy Title)

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!

In this New to Wrestling: After Dark episode, hosts Kelsey Silva and Xavier sit down with indie tag team standouts "Miami" Mike Walker and Vinny Talotta, better known as The Post Game, for a conversation that’s part locker room banter, part wrestling masterclass.

Mike and Vinny open up about their wrestling origins, training experiences, and the grind of building a name across different territories. They share how their tag team chemistry clicks, their favorite matches, and the challenges — and payoffs — of carving out a reputation in the independent scene.

We also get the inside scoop on their recent clash with Shot Through the Heart for the Focus Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championships, their dream to wrestle in Europe and Japan, and the role confidence plays in their in-ring style.

Highlights Include:

• The chaos of their pre-match rituals
• The unexpected story behind the name “Post-Game”
• The camaraderie (and occasional chaos) of the indie wrestling world
• Why they believe indie wrestling is the most creative playground in the business

Whether you’re a diehard wrestling fan or just discovering the scene beyond the big leagues, this episode offers an intimate, unfiltered look at two up-and-coming wrestlers chasing big goals — and having a blast along the way.

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!

This week on New to Wrestling, we’re taking it back to March 9, 1998 — a night where the glow-in-the-dark sticks were out, the People’s Elbow got its official christening, and the Attitude Era served up its usual recipe of chaos, questionable fashion choices, and about three disqualifications too many.

From Sable getting humiliated in heels that could outrun Jurassic Park raptors, to Farooq teaching The Rock a little Nation of Domination tough love, to Shawn Michaels swooping in for a superkick with a very broken back — this episode had it all.

Oh, and yes, we finally got one full match from bell to bell. Miracles do happen.

Match Card:

• Ken Shamrock & Steve Blackman vs. The Rock & Farooq (Nation of Domination) — Glow sticks, bowling shoes, and a hard-launch for the People’s Elbow.
• Owen Hart vs. Barry Windham — Ends in a DQ after a Chyna low blow, but sets the stage for WrestleMania.
• Águila vs. Brian Christopher — A lucha fever dream (literally — he had the flu) with an Attitude Era DQ finish.
• Cactus Jack & Chainsaw Charlie vs. The Quebecers — Powder blue fashion choices and a post-match ambush from the Outlaws.
• Marc Mero vs. Goldust (Luna & Sable handcuffed at ringside) — Face paint humiliation, drink tossing, and an intergender WrestleMania challenge.
• Savio Vega vs. Triple H — More lumberjack brawl than match, ending in a Stone Cold beatdown and a DX sneak attack.

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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!