Wrestling is Life is Wrestling with Cody Deaner

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN! On this special edition of the show… the power is in the hands of the PEOPLE. The topics aren’t Cody’s choice… they are the PEOPLE’S Choice! Cody answers questions from fans on this special LIVE edition of the podcast. He discusses how intimidating it’s been to evolve and change his character over the years, his charity work, the quality of Ontario independent wrestling, his favourite opponents over the years, and the reality of his current run in TNA as “The People’s Choice” and just how REAL it is! Sign up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner and you’ll get your questions answered FIRST before anyone else on the next “Ask Cody Anything” edition of the show. This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Gail Kim returns! We return for Part 2 of this 2-part conversation with the 7x TNA Knockout champion, former WWE Women’s Champion, and TNA Hall of Famer to discuss more of her journey in the wild world of professional wrestling. Gail has always been a risk-taker. Both in and out of the ring. When she was unhappy with how she was treated and being portrayed on WWE television, she took a risk, bet on herself, and left. In TNA Wrestling, Gail was the centerpiece of a female roster that revolutionized women’s wrestling. In Part 2, Gail discusses how scary risk-taking can be, but all the wonderful experiences that’s led to for her in her life. Because in the end… wrestling is life… is wrestling! Follow Gail Kim on social media @gailkimITSME Get an exclusive bonus story with Gail Kim where she shares some never-before-heard stories involving her feud with Awesome Kong exclusive to patrons NOW… by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Gail Kim is one of the most influential women’s wrestlers of her generation. She’s a record-setting 7x TNA Knockout Champion, former TNA Knockout Tag-Team Champion, former WWE Women’s Champion, TNA Hall of Famer, and listed in WWE’s top 50 female performers of all time. And she’s got a story to tell! Non-wrestling fans might know her from her time as a contestant on Amazing Race Canada. Or, you perhaps witnessed her marriage to world famous chef Robert Irvine on The Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible.” Gail has led a unique, influential, and trend-setting life in the wrestling industry. In Part 1, we discuss the beginning of that journey, her experience in TNA Wrestling, in the WWE, and all the life lessons she’s learned along the way. Follow Gail Kim on social media (Twitter & Instagram) @gailkimITSME Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Tyler Tirva returns! Tyler Tirva is “The Saturday Night Delight.” He is Mr. Young, Fit & Stupid Pretty. He is the best unsigned talent in professional wrestling today. Oh… and he’s Cody Deaner’s “road wife.” Cody has spent more time on the road with Tyler Tirva than any other wrestler. And they’ve had countless “life conversations” while travelling down the road. Take a seat in the backseat for Part 2 of this conversation and see if you can learn a thing or two riding down the road with Cody and Tyler. Tyler will discuss his first appearance on TV for WWE Smackdown, his WWE performance center tryout, and sprinkle in his appearances for TNA Wrestling and AEW. By the end of this conversation, you’ll learn that Tirva’s more than just a young, fit, and stupid pretty pro wrestler. You’ll learn from his journey in pro wrestling that wrestling is life… is wrestling! Follow Tyler Tirva on social media @TylerTirva IG: www.instagram.com/tylertirva Twitter: www.twitter.com/tylertirva Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063661144136 Get an exclusive bonus story with Tyler Tirva exclusive to patrons NOW… by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Tyler Tirva is one of the best professional wrestlers on the planet today. If talent was the defining factor in a professional wrestler having a contract and wrestling on TV, Tyler Tirva would have been on TV the last 10 years. But, unfortunately… that hasn’t been the case. That doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be the case. And doesn’t mean we can’t all learn from the journey Tyler Tirva has taken in the pro wrestling industry (which includes appearances with TNA Wrestling, WWE, and AEW). Listen to Part 1 of this conversation with the best unsigned talent in professional wrestling. Cody and Tyler are “road wives.” Cody has spent more time on the road in the last decade with Tyler Tirva than any other wrestler. And… has shared the ring with him in the last 10 years more than any other wrestler. AND … is Cody’s favourite opponent of the last 10 years. Are they good friends or better enemies? You can decide after listening to Part 1 of 2 of this conversation. Follow Tyler Tirva on social media @TylerTirva IG: www.instagram.com/tylertirva Twitter: www.twitter.com/tylertirva Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063661144136 Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

ODB returns! Jessie Kresa – aka ODB – One Dirty Bitch - is a trendsetter in the professional wrestling world. In a world that told her she had to look, act, and talk a certain way… ODB took those ideals and told the rule makers to shove it up their ass! In Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, ODB and Cody continue discussing their time working together in TNA and why it was so meaningful and special for both of them. ODB was a part of a special group of TNA Knockouts (such as Gail Kim, Awesome Kong, Traci Brooks, The Beautiful People, and many others) who broke down barriers and changed how women can and should be viewed in the professional wrestling industry. ODB talks about that special time in her career and how meaningful her life has become with her food truck business, married life, and writing her life story. By the end of this conversation, you’ll learn that there’s more than meets the eye to the character known as ODB. And, her inspirational journey in pro wrestling shows that wrestling is life… is wrestling! ODB is the first TNA Knockout to write an autobiography! Buy “Jessie Kresa is One Dirty Bitch” here: https://odbsmeatngreet.com/product/jessie-kresa-is-odb-one-dirty-bitch-book-signed-copy/ Bring Big Al & ODB’s Meat & Greet Food Truck to your private event by visiting https://odbsmeatngreet.com/ Follow ODB on Instagram / X / Facebook & TikTok @theodbbam Get an exclusive bonus story with ODB exclusive to patrons NOW… by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

ODB is an originator. During a time when women in the professional wrestling industry were expected to be stereotypical blonde “Barbie” look-a-likes who’s in-ring talent was secondary to how they looked in a swimsuit… ODB drank from a flask, kicked ass in the ring, and told the world she was ONE DIRTY BITCH! As a member of the ORIGINAL “Women’s Revolution” in TNA Wrestling, ODB was a part of a special roster of TNA Knockouts that broke ratings records for the brand each and every week. She started her career by trying to make a name for herself on the original season of WWF “Tough Enough” and went on to train with Eddie Sharkey in Minnesota (a man responsible for helping kickstart the careers of The Road Warriors, Jesse Ventura, Rick Rude, Bob Backlund, Jerry Lynn, Rick Steiner and countless other wrestling legends). Cody and ODB have been friends for over 15 years. Their friendship started when they began working together in TNA Wrestling when Cody Deaner was first brought into the company. In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, they discuss ODB’s journey in the wild world of pro wrestling and all the lessons she’s learned along the way. ODB is the first TNA Knockout to write an autobiography! Buy “Jessie Kresa is One Dirty Bitch” here: https://odbsmeatngreet.com/product/jessie-kresa-is-odb-one-dirty-bitch-book-signed-copy/ Bring Big Al & ODB’s Meat & Greet Food Truck to your private event by visiting https://odbsmeatngreet.com/ Follow ODB on Instagram / X / Facebook & TikTok @theodbbam Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Sinn Bodhi returns! “The Warlord of Weird” has worked for the WWE & TNA Wrestling, ran his own wrestling company, travelled the world working in circus-freakshows, ran his own wrestling school, makes his own custom-made LJN action figures, has been mentored by Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and lives on a farm with pet chickens and goats. It’s safe to say that Sinn is one of the most unique & creative professional wrestlers in the business today. Sinn returns for Part 2 of his conversation with Cody to discuss what Sinn believes he has to offer the business of pro wrestling, maintaining drive in a business that doesn’t always love you back, and the importance of “mental championship belts.” Stick around until the end of the show to hear Sinn tells one of the most touching stories on this podcast to date. Follow Sinn Bodhi on IG at http://instagram.com/sinnbodhi & on X at http://twitter.com/sinnbodhi See all the amazing custom-made LJN action figures that Sinn creates at http://facebook.com/SinnsLJNs Get 2 (yes TWO) bonus stories exclusive to patrons NOW… by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Sinn Bodhi is quite possibly the most unique and creative professional wrestler in the business today… maybe ever. His mentor Jake “The Snake” Roberts even told the “Warlord of Weird” that he’s operating on another level when it comes to his mind for the pro wrestling business. Cody and Sinn have been friends for over 20 years; both growing up in the business on the Ontario, Canada independent wrestling scene. In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, Cody and Sinn discuss their respective philosophies on professional wrestling and how those philosophies mirror our daily lives … because wrestling is life … is wrestling. Follow Sinn Bodhi on IG at http://instagram.com/sinnbodhi & on X at http://twitter.com/sinnbodhi See all the amazing custom-made LJN action figures that Sinn creates at http://facebook.com/SinnsLJNs Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Jimmy Jacobs RETURNS! Jimmy Jacobs currently works for AEW on the creative team. He’s worked either as a wrestler or on the creative team for all of the biggest wrestling companies in the world: All Elite Wrestling, Ring of Honor, TNA Wrestling, and World Wrestling Entertainment - WWE. For Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Cody and Jimmy discuss Jimmy’s past drug addiction, his current role in AEW, the inherent value of life, the importance of multiple voices regarding difficult issues, and of course… how true it is that wrestling is life and life is wrestling. Along with Part 1 of this conversation, this might just be the most interesting and unique conversation you’ll hear two pro wrestlers have this year… or ever! Follow Jimmy Jacobs on IG at http://instagram.com/jimmyjacobsx Follow Jimmy Jacob’s employer – All Elite Wrestling at http://instagram.com/aew Watch/listen to a BONUS story from Jimmy of when he worked with the late great Eddie Guerrero and what life lessons that taught him. Get it now by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Jimmy Jacobs currently works for AEW on the creative team. That’s where he’s landed after a near 25-year career in the professional wrestling business as a 5-time world tag-team champion at Ring of Honor, a former Impact Wrestling creative team member, and former writer at WWE. This week’s conversation is like none other on the show before. Cody Deaner and Jimmy Jacobs do a deep dive on societal patterns, the stories we tell ourselves, what is true reality, and what this means for us all… whether we’re in this wacky world of pro wrestling or just trying to navigate the world on a day-to-day basis regardless of your job. This might just be the most interesting and unique conversation you’ll hear two pro wrestlers have this year! And for certain, by the end of it… you’ll know that wrestling is life… and life is wrestling. Follow Jimmy Jacobs on IG at http://instagram.com/jimmyjacobsx Follow Jimmy Jacob’s employer – All Elite Wrestling at http://instagram.com/aew Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

It’s time for MORE story-time with Tommy Dreamer. Tommy Dreamer is an ECW original, former WWE superstar, former WWE talent relations & current TNA Wrestling creative team member & on-screen performer. Last week, Tommy told a never-before-heard story involving Roddy Piper. And Tommy & Cody discussed how they first met when Tommy was working in the office at WWE. This week, in Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Tommy tells more behind-the-scenes stories from his career with every major wrestling company on the planet and the various lessons he’s learned in his unique journey within the industry. No matter what Tommy has done in the wrestling business, he’s been successful at it. And we can learn from his successes… because wrestling is life… is wrestling. Get TWO BONUS STORIES (not available on the free podcast feed) with Tommy Dreamer right NOW over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

It’s story-time with ECW original, former WWE superstar, former WWE talent relations & current TNA Wrestling creative team member & on-screen talent – “The Innovator of Violence” Tommy Dreamer. In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, Cody Deaner sits under the Tommy Dreamer story-time tree and you’re welcomed to sit down, relax, and enjoy the ride! Tommy tells various never-before-heard behind-the-scenes stories from his career with every major wrestling company on the planet. No matter what Tommy has done in the wrestling business, he’s been successful at it. And we can learn from those stories. Because wrestling is life… is wrestling. Get early access to Part 2 of this conversation (early and ad-free) and TWO BONUS STORIES with Tommy Dreamer right NOW over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Get to know the REAL Heath (formerly known as Heath Slater in the WWE). In Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Heath continues to open up about the men who influenced him most in his life during his struggle to break into the world of professional wrestling. And the man who helped him the most when he got injured and lost his confidence in himself and his abilities. He also talks about the joy of fatherhood and his goals after he’s done being an in-ring performer. Listen to a version of Heath that most wrestling fans have never heard before. Follow Heath on Twitter: http://x.com/HEATHXXII Follow Heath on Instagram: http://instagram.com/heathxxii Book Heath at BOOKMEBABY.22@gmail.com Get access to a BONUS STORY with Heath where he describes a time NEXUS had a little too much heat in the WWE - http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

A lot of people think they know Heath (formerly known as Heath Slater in the WWE). But, to know the REAL Heath, you have to know where he came from. In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, Heath discusses his humble upbringing and shares some deep, personal stories of the man who raised him and inspired him to believe in himself and achieve his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Listen to a version of Heath that most wrestling fans have never heard before. Oh… and of course there’s some hilarious stories from his backyard wrestling days thrown in there too! Follow Heath on Twitter: http://x.com/HEATHXXII Follow Heath on Instagram: http://instagram.com/heathxxii Book Heath at BOOKMEBABY.22@gmail.com Get access to the entire conversation (early and ad-free) and a BONUS STORY with Heath where he describes a time NEXUS had a little too much heat in the WWE - http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Cody Deaner sits down for the second part of his conversation with his long-time friend and TNA Hall of Famer – Traci Brooks. Last week, Cody and Traci discussed her upbringing. Traci was born and raised in a very small, rural, Canadian town on a pig farm. And she grew up dealing with a physical disability known as Erb’s Palsy. Despite these things, she overcame all these obstacles to make it to the top of the professional wrestling industry. This week, Cody and Traci continue their conversation about Traci’s life as they discuss Traci’s adventures in the professional wrestling world… and the adventure that eventually led her to the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame. Get access to a BONUS STORY with Traci where she goes into detail about her experience posing for Playboy - http://patreon.com/codydeaner Follow Traci on Twitter/X @TheTraciBrooks This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Cody Deaner sits down with his long-time friend and TNA Hall of Famer – Traci Brooks. Traci Brooks is an original TNA Knockout. She is the longest reigning contracted TNA Knockout in company history. She’s worked alongside some of the biggest names in the professional wrestling business. Oh… and she posed for Playboy. Those are just a few of the things Traci Brooks is known for. But, what you might not have known about Traci is that she was born and raised in a very small, rural, Canadian town on a pig farm. And she grew up dealing with a physical disability known as Erb’s Palsy. Despite these things, she overcame all these obstacles to make it to the top of the professional wrestling industry. And she shares some amazing stories of the lessons she’s learned in her journey from the pig farm to the wrestling ring. Follow Traci on Twitter/X @TheTraciBrooks This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Get access to both Part 1 & 2 of this conversation with Traci, early and ad-free (as well as a BONUS STORY with Traci) NOW over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Cody Deaner sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with his long-time friend and professional wrestling veteran journeyman of almost 30 years – Tornado. They start where they left off last week, talking about lessons Tornado learned while working the independent wrestling scene. They also discuss his work with WWE and the trials and tribulations of a Canadian indy wrestler striving to get a job in the largest wrestling company in the world. They also discuss Tornado’s successful venture into promoting and starting a thriving wrestling company – Rock Solid Wrestling. Oh… and they also talk about Tornado’s foray into Hollywood and the film industry! If you learn nothing else from this conversation, you’ll learn that Tornado has led a fascinating life… and that wrestling is life. And life is wrestling. While Tornado doesn’t exist on the internet, you can still learn more about Tornado’s wrestling promotion – Rock Solid Wrestling, by visiting the following: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rocksolidwrestling1483 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocksolidwrestling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rocksolidpro Twitter: https://twitter.com/rocksolidpro Official Website: https://rocksolidwrestling.tickit.ca/ This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Get access to a BONUS STORY with Tornado NOW over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Cody Deaner sits down for Part 1 of his conversation with his long-time friend and professional wrestling veteran journeyman of almost 30 years – Tornado. Tornado has led a fascinating life. Whether it’s the fact that he started playing with famous Canadian bands as a professional musician when he was only a teenager, worked for the WWE for almost two years without a contract, became a successful Canadian wrestling promoter, or started working in movies as both an actor and a professional stuntman, you’ll learn something from the amazing stories Tornado has to tell. While Tornado doesn’t exist on the internet, you can still learn more about Tornado’s wrestling promotion – Rock Solid Wrestling, by visiting the following: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rocksolidwrestling1483 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocksolidwrestling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rocksolidpro Twitter: https://twitter.com/rocksolidpro Official Website: https://rocksolidwrestling.tickit.ca/ This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Get access both Part 1 & 2 of the conversation, un-edited and commercial free (as well as a BONUS STORY with Tornado NOW) over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Cody Deaner sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with fellow IMPACT Wrestling tag-team partner and The Design stablemate – Kon. Kon is a veteran of over 2 decades in the wrestling business. He worked for the WWE for over 13 years in various sectors of the company (Deep South, FCW, NXT, and the WWE main roster). Cody and Kon start where they left off last week discussing the dangers of losing yourself due to the rough life on the road as a wrestler. They go onto discuss a variety of topics in Part 2 of this conversation, including: - living by a simple rule in life: treat people well - the importance of being honest and easy to get along with - what about his character helped him keep a job in the WWE for over 13 years - “getting over” in the locker-room rather than just the audience - valuable lessons he learned and mentors he had in the WWE developmental system - a valuable life lesson he learned on a flight sitting next to Gerald Briscoe while they shared some wine and beer - an absolutely insane personal story involving a wacky gimmick idea Vince McMahon had for him because of a quick comment made by John Laurinaitis in Vince’s office - his source of true joy outside the wrestling business - the importance of giving back Kon can be found on social media on Twitter and Instagram @Big_Kon1 Info on Kon’s wrestling school “The Wrestling Lab” in St. Pete, Florida can be found online at https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Wrestling-Lab-100065501719531/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_wrestling_lab/ This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Get access to a BONUS STORY with Kon NOW over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings