We are back with another jam packed episode for you this week, highlighted by our guest, Vito Fratelli, the current heavyweight champion in seven different promotions on the west coast, joins us to talk about each of the promotions he represents, his travels in Mexico and matches against some incredible talents, and how many more belts he plans to collect before he's through.

In our News and Notes segment, we discuss IWC Reloaded 12.0, congratulate Ava Brooks on a huge title win, talk about Felix Koz' bright future, and marvel at the match that was Jami Jameson vs Atticus Cogar. Next up, we move over to House of Glory and their incredible double main event last weekend. Bob and Jon talk about what they learned about Zilla Fatu, Charles Mason, and Andrade.

Our IWX Watch This focuses on the debut episode of Live Pro Wrestling - Iowa's new developmental brand and show, Breakthrough. Listen as we review the entire episode which features:

• El Mejor Mexica vs Kal Kasady
• Luka Luna vs Jacob Erickson
• Jay Norton vs Spooky J
• Waylon Dee vs Dean Wilson
• Big Beasley (c) vs Shayne Mackey (Midwest Title Match)

In our Control Center, we feature maybe the best crop of promos yet (and thank you to both promotions for allowing us use of your audio) as we preview shows coming up this weekend at:

• Five Star Championship Wrestling
• Pride of Wrestling

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00:00:00 - Intro, News and Notes

00:34:15 - IWX Watch This - LPW Iowa "Breakthrough Episode 1"

00:49:00 - Vito Fratello

01:32:01 - Control Center

We're back with a hefty episode this week, featuring a hot new tag team lighting it up in New York and looking to extend their reach, Adam Carter & Flux known as Third Shift. Bob and Jon have a blast with these guys who have been friends for twenty years, did backyard wrestling together as teenagers, diverted from wrestling when life took over, then decided to take a shot at their dream during COVID. In addition to wrestling, these guys love their hockey and their college football. We talk about that, including Flux's former career as a college football coach. If these guys come to your area, check them out.

Before that in our news and notes segment, we discuss

• The Controversy at Shitsho Wrasslin' and the allegations made against the promoter.
• Wrestlecade pre-sales have begun
• Richard Holliday's wild weekend stating at Outta Control Wrestling
• Update on Matt Tremont after he collapsed during a match with Krule
• Dezmond Cole takes a medical hiatus from wrestling
• Focus Pro "All Eyez on Me"
• Zilla's troublesome crew causing issues
• MJF defends the AEW World title on the indies once again

We also talk at length about the changing landscape of independent wrestling streaming and content consumption. IWTV and Triller's schedules are getting lighter, HighSpots.Tv is shutting down, and many promotions are switching to Youtube or Patreon subscriptions for access to live events and event libraries, plus private Discords to maintain community. Is this good or bad for the promotions making this change? Is this good or bad for independent wrestling as a whole? Listen as we dive in on this very important topic.

Our IWX Watch This returns with a great episode of NWA Duke City Championship Wrestling, Season 4 Episode 23, featuring two fun matches. First Carmen Guepardo takes on Taylor Yorke, then a triple threat main event with Johnny Manga vs Valak Vile vs Robbie Avion. This entire show is a ton of fun and it's only a half hour long. Worth checking out for sure.

In our Control Center, we preview two shows coming up this weekend at:

• Central States Wrestling
• Frontier Elite Wrestling

Next week, we will be joined by Vito Fratelli, who is on a belt-collecting trail of dominance throughout the State of California as the champion at NTLL, WCWC, 3PWA and Lucha Pro.

We're getting back to the normal program this week. We have one interview and it is with Joe Crowe, ring announcer for Spartan Pro Wrestling. We have a really fun conversation with Joe about wrestling, ring announcing and more, plus Joe tells us about his "geeky" interests, the books to which he's contributed, and his experiences on the convention circuit.

Before that, Jon and Bob circle back to our discussion of the LJN-like figures being released by Mid-Atlantic Territory Wrestling. Next, we discuss Krule's wild ride of title wins and losses over just the last few weeks, including recently dethroning Myron Reed for the Wrestling Revolver title. We also discuss Tiphani Grady's belt collector status and her current run of dominance, Nikki Blackheart's instant impact in Metroplex Wrestling, and Sammi Chaos winning FIRE Queen of Maryland at ACW.

We also talk about Ken Dixon's surprising win at MCW, the incredible 8 man tag match MCW signed for Fan Jam, and Teddy Hart's controversial recent appearance at an independent show.

In our Control Center, we preview three shows coming up this weekend at:

• Focus Pro Wrestling
• Outta Control Wrestling
• Ryse Pro Wrestling

Next week, we will be joined by Adam Carter and Flux, the tag team known as Third Shift! Stay tuned!!

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00:00:00 -News and Notes

00:37:22 - Joe Crowe interview

01:30:42 - Control Center