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The BNMVS Podcast Network is a family of podcasts, mostly focused on the sport of professional wrestling. "Pro Wrestling's BFF" Nick Maniwa & Reed "By God" Bentley take you through their week in pro wrestling, their social lives, movies, TV & everything in between on the main show, "The Reed Bentley & Nick Maniwa Variety Show". Also on the BNMVS podcast network, "The Custom Underground Podcast" brings you all things pro wrestling figures. Tips, tricks of the trade & a tournament to determine ...
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“Pro Wrestling’s BFF” Nick Maniwa & Mike Ruff (of RuffFigures.com) celebrate the 20th anniversary of what people call, “the greatest independent wrestling tournament in history”, the 2004 Ted Petty Invitational. We give our thoughts, stories & love on the shows. If you have old IWAMS photos (96-05ish), please send them to me using the email listed …
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“Pro Wrestling’s BFF” Nick Maniwa & Mike Ruff (of RuffFigures.com) present the first ever Midsouth Memories: Spotlight! This Spotlight episode features the first time ever match of Chris Hero & Samoa Joe from “”A Shot of Southern Comfort” on May 29, 2004 in Highland, IN. If you have old IWAMS photos (96-05ish), please send them to me using the emai…
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“Pro Wrestling’s BFF” Nick Maniwa & Mike Ruff (of RuffFigures.com) talk 2002’s Locked from Indianapolis’ Knights of Columbus hall featuring bloody midgets, a table match kinda?, lots of blood in a tag team title match, a 3 way featuring 3 of the best in IWAMS history, Jayden Draigo’s tribal shirt & much more. If you have old IWAMS photos (96-05ish)…
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“Pro Wrestling’s BFF” Nick Maniwa & Mike Ruff (of RuffFigures.com) talk 2018’s April Bloodshowers featuring talent such as MJF, Shotzi Blackheart, Allie Kat, Mance Warner & many more as they battle in the back of an indoor flea market in Memphis, IN If you have old IWAMS photos (96-05ish), please send them to me using the email listed below. Trying…
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“Pro Wrestling’s BFF” Nick Maniwa & Mike Ruff (of RuffFigures.com) talk 2002’s Morris Mayhem featuring Eddie Guerrero as IWAMS World champion defending against CM Punk, Rey Mysterio vs Ace Steel, a crazy 3 way tag, Sherri Martel beating the snot out of everyone she came in contact with, the damnedest shooting star press you’ve ever seen, a high sch…
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“Pro Wrestling’s BFF” Nick Maniwa & Mike Ruff (of RuffFigures.com) talk 2015’s Heartbreak featuring the returning Chris Hero taking on IWA World champion Kongo Kong in the main event, slippery floors, hidden spikes, a wrestling wedding, Maniwa throwing water bottles, our favorite IWAMS venues and so much more If you have a show suggestion pre 2008 …
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“Pro Wrestling’s BFF” Nick Maniwa & Mike Ruff (of RuffFigures.com) talk 2001’s an IWA Odyssey featuring the return of SABU in a triple threat match, a rare Gold Bond Mafia trios match vs the Resistance, Cash Flo as IWA Heavyweight champion, Mad Man Pondo returns from Japan in a deathmatch against 2 Tuff Tony & so much more If you have any show reco…
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“Pro Wrestling’s BFF” Nick Maniwa & Mike Ruff (of RuffFigures.com) talk Big Ass Christmas Bash 2013 featuring such topics as Billie Starkz wrestling inspiration, Dale Patricks almost dying, Divorce Court with Reed Bentley & Todd Morton, Jonathan Gresham stuck on a bus & lighttube contraptions! If you have any show recommendations for January, pleas…
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Episode 40 of the #BNMVS is live! Only took us 6 years to get there. This was recorded on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving 2023. I forgot we recorded it, oops. We talk about our lives since the last podcast, Thanksgiving night wrestling memories, Bentley’s latest shows including JCW vs The War Dogs & the most recent ICW NHB loop, talk about the go…
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“Pro Wrestling’s BFF” Nick Maniwa & Mike Ruff (of RuffFigures.com) give a run down, just in time for the holiday, of IWA Midsouth’s Bloodfeast 2002 which took place on Thanksgiving night in our first episode of our rewatch series – Midsouth Memories. Lots of funny anecdotes and stories from what Maniwa remembers & from the first time viewing for Ru…
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WrestleManiwa w/ Mike Ruff (of RuffFigures.com) In this first episode of the WrestleManiwa reboot, I talk to longtime friend Mike Ruff. We talk our history, his history as a part of the Big Time Wrestling (Kirk White) family, action figures (naturally), funny wrestling stories, best person he’s ever met in wrestling, a new podcast spinoff series & …
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Ya boy got some plans in the podcast world once again and I’m checking out if the archaic ways I used to upload podcasts still works! Follow & add me on all social media – @nickmaniwaبقلم nickmaniwa
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Ya boy got some plans in the podcast world once again and I’m checking out if the archaic ways I used to upload podcasts still works! Follow & add me on all social media – @nickmaniwaبقلم nickmaniwa
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Joining John and Jesse this week will be Russian deathmatch wrestler Alex Nabiev! They dig in on the effect of a global pandemic on the other side of the ocean, what it’s like to be an independent talent during a pandemic, plus GASOLINE AND RUBBING ALCOHOL! MUST LISTEN! Hit a like and follow at Real Side of Wrestling on the following! Facebook – ww…
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Joining John will be Referee Jesse Fields! They talk mutual experiences of being a pro wrestling ref, breaking into the business, the Nashville Fairgrounds, Stadium Inn, legendary TN promoters, GCW, Chikara, and much more! Hit a like and follow at Real Side of Wrestling on the following! Facebook – www.facebook.com/realsidewrestling Twitter – @real…
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Long time professional wrestling referee John Gray brings back his storied podcast Real Side of Wrestling. Alongside producer / co-host Jesse Baker the mission of RSOW is taking a different approach to your standard wrestling interview. We all know the origin stories, we all know the fandom, but through real conversations with some of the finest ta…
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Long time professional wrestling referee John Gray brings back his storied podcast Real Side of Wrestling. Alongside co-host Jesse Baker the mission of RSOW is taking a different approach to your standard wrestling interview. We all know the origin stories, we all know the fandom, but through real conversations with some of the finest talent in the…
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Long time professional wrestling referee John Gray brings back his storied podcast Real Side of Wrestling. Alongside co-host Jesse Baker the mission of RSOW is taking a different approach to your standard wrestling interview. We all know the origin stories, we all know the fandom, but through real conversations with some of the finest talent in the…
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Long time professional wrestling referee John Gray brings back his storied podcast Real Side of Wrestling taking a different approach to your standard wrestling interview. We all know the origin stories, we all know the fandom, but through real conversations with some of the finest talent in the industry John brings you into a virtual living room t…
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There comes a time in every podcast’s life where they must leave the house of their podcast network & branch out on their own. That’s exactlyhe what the Back Row Hecklers have done. Due to real life & IWA obligations, I’ve fallen behind on getting podcasts out & with this new channel, that won’t be the case. You can find their new feed at https://p…
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This is our GAMES ONLY episode!!! Each Heckler plays for a potential listener of our podcast. Is it you? Listen and find out! Chris Class, Young Matthew, Joshua Caraballo & special guest Brent Blades are visiting Parts Unknown this week. 4 games are played on this episode (Name That Tune, Joshua Jeopardy, Title Marks, and Dysfunctional Family Feud)…
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Young Matthew and Chris Class are at it alone. So you know that means details WILL be messed up on this episode. But they do cover NXT, AEW, talk about fantasy football, the Social Media Question of the week and much more! Keep up with the Back Row Hecklers on Social Media! Facebook.com/backrowhecklers IG account: @BackRowHecklersPod Twitter: @back…
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We’re not at the Other Side of the Trax this week. Chris Class is alone but bringing to you 3 interviews Big Brian V recently conducted with “Air” Blake Christian, “The Leader of the Pack” Stephen Wolf & Logan James. So sit back, relax and enjoy the latest installment of BRH! Keep up with the Back Row Hecklers on Social Media! Facebook.com/backrowh…
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After a week’s absence, all 4 Hecklers are back with a brand new show. Tournaments seemed to be the topic of discussion this episode. In addition to that, the guys talk about WWE Summer Slam, NXT, NJPW G1 Finals and the upcoming Super J Cup, IWA-MS results and other indy news, UFC highlights as well. They also play a brand new game Chris Class made…
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Coming at you for Season 2, Ep 13 is here! The Hecklers talk NJPW G1 Climax, IWA-Midsouth’s most recent two shows, Destructo Pro results, WWE Summer Slam, NXT and the dropping of British Wrestling while the Australian scene seems to be taking off. They also discuss a few details of the upcoming GAMES-ONLY episode where YOU can have a Heckler play f…
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Young Matthew, Big Brian V and Chris Class are together (via Skype) for the latest episode of BRH. The fellas talk about NXT, NXT UK, IWA-MS and much more. Matt & Chris talk about the new feature on the BRH social media, Wednesday Question of the week. Plus stick around because Big Brian V had a chance to talk with Young Dumb and Broke which is tac…
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Chris Class puts together a special “rewind” episode for your Monday morning commute. Big Brian V had a chance a while back to interview 3 big names in the business, the Ballsy Badass Shotzi Blackheart, The War Horse Jake Parnell, and one of the current competitors in the New Japan G1 Climax tournament, Jeff Cobb. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show…
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It’s a Monday morning tradition, to let the Hecklers try their damndest to entertain you on your Monday morning commute. The Hecklers cover NJPW G1 Climax (days 2 & 3), AEW’s Fight for the Fallen, Evolve, IWA-Mid South and lots more. PLUS Young Matthew knocks the dust off the toy cabinet and hosts his original game, TITLE MARKS. Basically, Matt say…
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It’s Monday morning, so let the Hecklers talk mad shit for your morning commute. This week, Young Matthew, Big Brian V and Chris Class are all in studio at the Other Side of the Trax and talk about Night One of the New Japan Pro Wrestling G1 Climax, Chris gets under Brian’s skin with ZSJ comment that leads to a wins and losses discussion and a bunc…
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Young Matthew and Chris Class are at the Other Side of the Trax today. They discuss all this AEW FyterFest (and Class gets an obvious realization midway through!), NXT’s Break Out Tournament, WWE, IWA-MS, Trainwreck and all other things pro wrestling. They try out Instagram Live on air and realize they’re no good at multitasking. THis, and so much …
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We’re off the the rails not being at the Other Side of the Trax but that’s ok as Joshua Caraballo, Big Brian V and Chris Class talk about WWE Stomping Grounds, AEW, NJPW G1 Climax and IWA-MS TPI. This and so much more! This week’s episode is brought to you by IndependentWrestling.TV Use PROMO CODE: HECKLERS for 20 Free Days of access to the greates…
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HAPPY belated FATHER’S DAY, everyone! The Hecklers are enjoying the day off but that doesn’t mean they’re leaving you hanging. Chris Class has thrown together 3 AMAZING interviews conducted by Big Brian V and Joshua Caraballo, all compiled here in an all-star line up for who’s who in the world of professional wrestling. Tim Donst, Masada and Joey J…
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John Gray speaks with Barry Horowitz about his recent resurgence in the professional wrestling scene.بقلم nickmaniwa
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All 4 Hecklers are together, but the Other Side of the Trax is empty. They’ll all together via Skype so the audio is a little off, but the quality isn’t. They discuss NJPW’s Best of the Super Juniors Final, Dominion, competitors listed for G1 Climax already, WWE’s Super Showdown and Chris Class finds out who is true friends are…and aren’t. All this…
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Young Matthew, Joshua from the Bronx and Chris Class talk AEW’s Double or Nothing, NXT’s Take Over, all the latest rumors and new on Jon Moxley including some NJPW news, have their BRH Question of the Week and so much more! This week’s episode is brought to you by IndependentWrestling.TV Use PROMO CODE: HECKLERS for 20 Free Days of access to the gr…
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Young Matthew, Big Brian V and Chris Class are back at it talking about last week’s Money in the Bank, Raw and other WWE events. They also discuss AEW, IWA-Mid South and much more! PLUS, stay tuned at the end, there’s a very special, NEVER BEFORE HEARD interview Big Brian V got with none other than MJF, Maxwell Jacob Friedman! We’ll see you in the …
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It’s a big day today! The final episode of Game of Thrones! Money in the Bank! But more importantly, Season 2, Episode 2 is HERE! Young Matthew, Chris Class and Big Brian V talk Money in the Bank, next week’s AEW Double or Nothing, they pay their respects to two pro wrestlers who passed away, Ashley Massaro & Silver King, and they discuss an upcomi…
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After 7 years, the Back Row Hecklers are onto Season 2!!! What does that mean? Nothing really, but they are back! On this episode, we discuss all the recent happenings in the world of pro wrestling; Dean Malenko leaving the WWE, NJPW’s Best of the Super Jrs participants, recent heat with Lio Rush, Joshua talking about his Wrestlemania experience he…
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Young Matthew, Joshua, Chris Class and special in studio guest Brent Blades bring you Episode 135. The Hecklers talk about their weekend, talk NJPW, the latest hirings and firings going on at WWE, plus we play two games; Blind Tag and Days of the Reign. Play along and enjoy! See you guys in the back row! This week’s episode is brought to you by Ind…
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It’s the YEAR-END episode and ALL FOUR BACK ROW HECKLERS ARE IN STUDIO at the Other Side of the Trax. Plus it’s another game-heavy show with a listener favorite, Name That Tune hosted by Chris Class and the debut of a new Find the Lie game hosted by Young Matthew. We also discuss NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 13, give our Year End Awards, talk all things …
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#WhoWantsPIE ?? Episode 5 discusses behind the scene details of the first two Pro Wrestling Trainwreck events, opinions on the Jerry Lawler podcast and details they avoided, also the announcement of the next Trainwreck show featuring Francisco Ciatso Follow Eric on Twitter @MrWatchTheLeft https://memfobrand.bigcartel.com/…
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Today we welcome a new podcast to the BNMVS Podcast Network, Koy Cook’s Podcasting Aspersions. We know there was a guy in a place with a thing, but…what was the thing…and was it even a guy? Three long time friends (Koy Cook (formerly known as professional wrestler Alex Castle), Matt Hullum (formerly known as professional wrestler Matt Cage) & Reed …
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Young Matthew, Big Brian V and Chris Class are all at the Other Side of the Trax for a new edition of the Back Row Hecklers. They talk all things pro wrestling including WWE, NJPW, and local indies. They also debut the a new game, Enhancement or Inmate. Play along with the crew! This week’s episode is brought to you by Powerbomb.TV Use PROMO CODE: …
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Young Matthew, Big Brian V and Chris Class are all at the Other Side of the Trax for a new edition of the Back Row Hecklers. They talk all things pro wrestling including WWE, NJPW, and local indies. They also debut the a new game, Enhancement or Inmate. Play along with the crew! This week’s episode is brought to you by Powerbomb.TV Use PROMO CODE: …
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Better late than never right? #126 of the Back Row Hecklers is here!بقلم nickmaniwa
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Nope, you’re eyes aren’t deceiving you. Episode 125 is so big that we bypassed 124. All four Hecklers are together and in studio along with Brent Blades for a game-heavy show! First up is a BRH favorite, Name That Tune, but this time it’s hosted by Young Matthew! Also, Chris Class debuts a brand new game, Blind Tag! Imagine Pro Wrestling meets the …
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“Paid In Exposure” is baaaaack! This time, Eric Wayne is joined by Effy. They discuss a lot of things, including a controversial incident from FIP last month with WWN head trainer, Francisco Ciatso. #WhoWantsPIE Follow Effy on social media @KillEffy Follow Eric on Twitter @MrWatchTheLeft https://memfobrand.bigcartel.com/…
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HERE WE GO! Paid In Exposure Ep.3 with Martin Carrillo from Wrestling With Unicorns. Martin is a Chicago based photographer and videographer for Freelance, AAW, and more. #WhoWantsPIE Follow him on Twitter @W_W_Unicorns Follow Eric on Twitter @MrWatchTheLeftبقلم nickmaniwa
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Episode 122 is in the books! Young Matthew, Big Brian V, Chris Class and “Mr PWG” Joshua Caraballo are ALL BACK TOGETHER! They run down NJPW’s latest happenings, WWE Money in the Bank and NXT, as well as IWA-MS shows. Plus, Young Matthew debuts a BRAND NEW GAME called the Perfect 10. All this plus plenty more you’ve grown to expect and love from th…
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Big Brian V and Young Matthew are back talking all things local wrestling. From WWE to NXT to the indies, they cover it all! This week’s episode is brought to you by Powerbomb.TV Use PROMO CODE: HECKLERS for 20 Free Days of access to the greatest indie wrestling streaming service around! Over 80 feds & w/ almost 1300 hours of action! Check out Head…
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