Alternative Wrestling Radio

On Tuesday June 13th Alternative Wrestling Radio host "Zombie" Matt Mann will be joined by a NorCal Hall of Fame member as well as 2 future NorCal Hall of Famers. Like the WWWF days we will have THE CHAMP on early in the show.In the first segment we will be joined by the longest reigning Gold Rush Pro Wrestling Dynamite Division champion and the current PCW Champion "Bad Boy" Boyce LeGrande. Boyce and Zombie go all the way back to All Pro Wrestling in 1997 and the stories will be a flyin'. In the second segment we will be joined by NorCal Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame member Flaco Loco. This one is going to be a strange journey. We will talk about the similarities of Punk Rock and Pro Wrestling, SPW, Hoodslam, Doc Atrocity, Lucha, ISW and a whole lot more whackyness. In the final segment we will be joined by a man that is truely a knight of the squared circle Sir Samurai. We will discuss breaking into the business, SPW in Sactown, jumping off of high places,how truly ugly is JD Bishop and quite a bit more. All t

The Tuesday May 30th episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio could quite possibly be our most eclectic show to date. In the first segment we will be joined by Chicago Indie Legend Kevin Quinn. We will discuss his time in Windy City Wrestling, working in Puerto Rico, being Too Much, Chris Daniels,working in Mexico as well as many other subjects. In the second segment we will be joined by El Salvador's Favorite Son Kaka Meng. This one will be a doozy. Topics to be discussed will be Lucha,flea market shows, working in The Gold Mine, his alter ego, and who knows what else. In the final segment we will be joined by The Scariest Tag Team in all of California, The Black Armada, Synn and Papo Esco. Your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will tread lightly during this portion of the show. These 2 dudes aint nothin' to mess with.All this as well as listener calls! Make sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as your host Zombie will once again try to take over the world wide web one podcast at a time!

On Tuesday May 16th your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will bring the next episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio to the internet masses. In the first segment Zombie will have a contreversial 5 minute rant that he needs to get off of his chest. In the second segment AWR will delve into the darkside of pro wrestling as the show will be graced by #YourDemonKing Funny Bone. We will discuss FB's career, his art, being a creative being and alot more. In the next segment we will be joined by "La Diva de la Revolución" Monique LeCompte. We will discuss her singing career, pro wrestling training, her Lil Monkey and much more. In the final segment we will be joined by Kevin Kleinrock. To be honest it's just too damn hard to come something witty to say about Kevin. Kevin has all of his fingers and toes in so many different lucha libre and indie projects. This interview is going to be a fun ride and who knows where it will go! Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as Alternative Wrestling Radio and Zombie will

On Cinco De Mayo "Zombie" Matt Mann presents a special edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio. Zombie will be previewing the entire card for the Saturday May 6th APW Cow Palace Royale Show in San Francisco/Daly City. Zombie will also share some of his memories of past shows that he has attended in the World Famous Cow Palace. Check out AWR for a very special show that will lead into the biggest indie wrestling show in Northern California history!   We will be taking listener calls for the entire show as well!

The May 2nd edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio has gone through a few changes for the good. Tonight's episode will stream LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern time as usual. The 152nd most sexiest host in podcasting history, "Zombie" Matt Mann will be joined by special guest co-host, the man behind the smash Youtube sensation NorCal Tonight... "All State" Chris McCrickard! in the first segment the boys will be joined by "The Voice of NorCal Indies" Jon Roberts. We will discuss Jon's career, punk rock,being a fan and what he has planned for Saturday May 6th. In the second segment will be joined by Bayview/Hunter's Point's own Ju Dizz. Ju currently lives in the 619 but was born and raised in the Sucka Free. We will discuss his indie career, training,The LEGEND of SoCal Crazy,working for Jeff Dino as well as his plans for May 6th in The City. In the final segment "Zombie" and "All State" Chris will preview the entire May 6th All Pro Wrestling: #CowPalaceRoyale show and give our thoughts on the changes to the sho

On April 25th "Zombie" Matt Mann presents a special edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio. Matt is joined by The Las Vegas Sign Lady Terrie Neilson. Matt and Terrie will discuss the art of making a pro wrestling sign as well as the indie wrestling scene in general. Make sure to join us for a special 12pm/3pm episode of AWR as The Zombie tries to bring a little afternoon delight to the internet airwaves!

On Tuesday April 18th Alternative Wrestling Radio hit's the interwebs once again but at a special start time of 8:30pm pst/11:30pm est due to host "Zombie" Matt Mann's non-AWR job commitments. In our first segment we will be joined by Gold Rush Pro Wrestling Lady Luck Champion "The Fallen Flower" Kikyo. Kikyo is possibly the hardest hitting women in pro wrestling since Bull Nakano. #BuruNation your leader will be heard. In the second segment we will be joined by the non-wrestling brother tag team of "All State" Chris MCcrickard and Steven "Westghost" McCrickard. Chris is the host of @NorCalTonight which just started it's second season on Youtube . Westghost is THE MAN when it comes to flyers/posters/website/internet grafix. Steven's resume speaks for itself. The McCrickard Boyz are also HUGE wrestling fans. Who in the hell knows where this interview is going to go. In thefinal segment we will be joined by the host of the @DERFCAST podcast Fred Lazarus.You people can blame Fred for getting me back into the pod

On Tuesday April 4th Alternative Wrestling Radio will return to the internet airwaves after a 5+ year hiatus. AWR and host "Zombie" Matt Mann will kick things off with 3 very different interviews. Our first guest will be APW Boot Camp graduate Seymour Snott. Mr. Snott has been working the Carolina indie scene forever as well as being a pro wrestling trainer. This interview with "The Geek With The Physique" could get wild. Our second guest will be world traveler "The Unstoppable" Thunder Rosa. It's amazing what Rosa has accomplished in a touch over 2 years in the pro wrestling business. Rosa has competed all over the US and she also has 2 tours with Stardom in Japan under her belt. Rosa also has some pretty cool upcoming projects that we will discuss. Our final guest will be a Carlos Quezada. Carlos is a Heavy Weapons Expert with The 501st Storm Trooper Legion. Carlos and his Garrison march in parades, perform at birthday parties, attend conventions as well as perform wishes for the Make a Wish Foundation. Car

On Wednesday January 19th Rubber Guard Radio will once again dive head first into the whacky world of Independent Lucha Libre. In the first segment your host's KZ and special guest host Kris Zellner will be joined by Michigan based Lucha performer American Gigolo. We will discuss Gigolo's time working for X-LAW,IWRG,hair matches,the Legend that is BLACK TERRY and much more. In the final segment we will be joined by our regular co-host Alex Goff to discuss the week's news as well as take listener calls. All this and you never know who will make an appearance on Rubber Guard Radio so make sure to check us out LIVE at 7pm pst/10pm est.

2010 is done. The dreadfull New Years Eve MMA shows in Japan are thankfully done. The January New Japan Tokyo Dome is done. TNA had some show on this past Sunday I think. WWE is on the Road to Wrestlemania. None of that can hold a candle to the first Rubber Guard Radio show of 2011. Your host KZ will be joined a man that will be making his return to full time co-hosting Mr. Alex Saint. In our opening segment of the new year will be joined by our resident MMA Guru Josh Nason. We will discuss NYE in Japan,Edgar/Maynard II,Brock as a coach on the Ultimate Fighter as well as all the news of the day. In our final segment the boys will be joined by "Dr. Lucha" Steve Sims. A lot has happened south of the border since we've had DR. Luch on the show. We will discuss way too many topics to list here basically since KZ is too damn lazy to type it all. All this and listener calls as well! Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7pm pst/10pm est as Rubber Guard Radio will once again spread the MMA and Pro Wres love to the masses!

On Wednesday December 22nd your host's KZ and special guest host Alex Saint proudly present the Annual Rubber Guard Radio Christmas Extravaganza 2010! The boys will be taking calls from past guests as well as friends of our show. KZ will be giving away Christmas gifts from our sponsors http://www.Wrestlewarehouse.com and http://www.SlamBamJam.com all through the show. You never know who will make an appearance on our whacky show. Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7pm pst/10pm est as the Rubber Guard Radio Crew will share their holiday cheer!

On Wednesday December 15th Rubber Guard Radio will once again prove to the world that host's KZ and Big Ange are arguably the greatest on-air tag team in all of the Internet Wrestling Community. In the first segment we will be joined by former WWE Superstar Matt "Rosey" Anoia. We will discuss Matt's family,working in the WWE,Les Thatcher,The Haas Brothers,Japan and much much more. In the final segment we will be joined by www.SoCalUncesored.com's 2009 Rookie of The Year "Rock N' Roll Rebel Soul" Johnny Yuma. Johnny has taken the world of indy wrestling by storm. We will discuss Johnny's tattoos,NWA From Hollywood,working for PWG this past weekend and more. Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7pm pst/10pm est as Rubber Guard Radio will blow up the internet radio waves.

On Wednesday December 1st your Rubber Guard Radio host's KZ and Big Ange will step into a plutonium-powered DeLorean to transport back to the booming 80's. In the first segment we will be joined by Florida wrestling mainstay Krusher Knopf. We will discuss breaking into the business,working for Eddie Graham and Krusher's soft spot for doing charity work. In the final segment we will be joined by a true legend in the SPORT of Professional Wrestling Mr. Jerry Jarrett. We will talk about wrestling and booking the Memphis Territory,being in possibly the first ever scaffold match with Don Greene,his son Jeff,The Lawlers,Lance Russell and so many other things that would take up a crapload of text to type. All this and listener calls as well. Make sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pst/10pm est as KZ and Ange bring you 2 of the important pillars in the foundation of THE OLD SCHOOL!

On Wednesday November 24th Rubber Guard Radio returns once again to the internet airwaves with a show of Indyriffic proportions. Join your host's KZ and Big Ange as we bring down the house as only the RGR Crew can do. In the first segment we will be joined by CHIKARA's Vin Gerard. We will discuss Vin's training,the pluses and minuses of working with a mask,working indies and his great hair. In the final segment will be joined by www.santinobros.net 's Famous B. Famous was trained to be a Pro Wrestler at the Santino Brothers Wrestling Academy and the sky is the limit for this young talented performer. We will discuss training with Kaos, NWA Hollywood, Lucha, Angel's sexual orientation, influences and many other topics. All this and listener calls as well. Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7pm pst/10pm est as Rubber Guard Radio will once again prove to the world that there is quality wrestling that isn't owned by VINCE and a money mark in Orlando!

On Wednesday November 17th join your host's KZ and Big Ange as they once again spread the Rubber Guard Radio Kool-Aid to the masses. The boys will be joined by SoCal Legend Gary Key. Gary has worked for pretty much every pro wrestling company in the state of California. We will discuss how Gary broke into the business,being a "Tool",the IWF,doing enhancement work for some of the major companies,what makes him pop as far as being a fan and many other topics as well. All this and listener calls as well. Make sure to set your cell phone alarm for 7pm pst/10pm est so that you will not miss this must hear edition of Rubber Guard Radio!

On Wednesday November 10th your hosts KZ and Big Ange bring you another funkdified edition of Rubber Guard Radio. In the first hour we will be joined by former WWE/WCW star Jimmy Yang. We will discuss breaking into the wrestling business,being a part of 2 of KZ's favorite 6 man tag teams,WCW,WWE,All Japan as taking listener calls. In the second hour we will be joined by the creative genius behind Dragon Gate USA and EVOLVE Gabe Sapolsky. We will discuss the distinctive differences in the DG-USA,EVOLVE and Ring of Honor products,ECW memories,Paul Heyman and many more topics as well. The fun begins LIVE at 7pm pst/10pm est as Rubber Guard Radio continues to spread the Indy Wrestling love to the masses on the World Wide Web!

On the heels of the San Francisco Giants World Series victory a focused KZ and Big Ange return to the internet airwaves for another episode of Rubber Guard Radio. This week we will be joined by a world traveler and top notch technician Mr. Pat Tanaka. We will discuss working for Crockett,the art of doing a job,his BADD time in the AWA,his time in the WWF,Chris Candido,MMA,Japan and so many other topics as well.Make sure to tune in LIVE on Wednesday November 3rd at 7pm pst/10pm est as Rubber Guard Radio will once again try to take over the World Wide Web~!

After taking a week off your master of ceremony KZ returned for another gangstariffic edition of Rubber Guard Radio.In the first segment "The Last of a Dying Breed" Eddie Kingston will joined the show.We discussed Eddie's influences,CZW,training at The CHIKARA Wrestle factory and much more.In the final segment we where joined by http://www.mpwwrestling.com 's own Dan Farren.We will discuss BOTH incarnations of the MPW as well as pre-PWG SoCal indy scene,why a Lucky Pierre Coffee Table Photo Book is needed and so much more. Make sure to download our latest show as The Reverend KZ once again preaches the gospel of Rubber Guard Radio!

Unbelievable.On Wednesday September 29th join your hosts KZ and Big Ange as Rubber Guard Radio will celebrate it's 3rd year anniversary with a show that will blow up the whackyness meter.The only announced guest will be the man behind http://www.stantheembryo.com Mr. Kurt Brown AKA Lucky Pierre AKA Vandal Drummond! Kurtis will bring the goods as usual. We will have plenty of unannounced run-ins by former guests as well as phone calls from YOU the listeners! The festivities will kickoff LIVE at 7pm pst/10pm est and like Ric Flair Rubber Guard Radio will go all night long whoo! You need to tune in because The RGR crew promises that this show will be off the chain,charts,hook or whatever played out cliche you want to use and you don't want to be THAT guy on your message board that didn't hear this epic edition of Rubber Guard Radio!

On the Wednesday September 22nd episode of Rubber Guard Radio your hosts KZ and Big Ange brought the high quality pro wrestling audio to the masses.In the first segment we where joined by "Rock of Love" Billy Blade.We discussed Billy's time working indies around the country as well as working the Hulk Hogan Australian Tour.In the final segment we where joined by world traveler Bill Anderson.We talked with Bill about his time working in Mexico,Japan,WWF,CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING,"Wildman" Jack Armstrong,KURT BROWN~! and many other topics as well. Click the download link as The Rubber Guard Radio Boys once again graced the internet airwaves with their sexy audio skills!