Tuck Of The Draw

Logan Smith came to record this show on the 11th March, and a lot has changed in the wrestling environment since. This is a superb story of overcoming injuries, self determination, hard work and 52 shoulder dislocations that I really recommend that everyone gives a try. Logan has two of the best answers to any questions I have asked in any podcast, and I feel very motivated in this difficult time after re listening  to edit the show mentions of upcoming shows removed to avoid confusion. but when PBW, Pro Wrestling Elite, Pro Wrestling Scotland, Big Massive Wrestling, Respect Wrestling and many others he has become a regular at are back up and running, go check him in action. 

In the midst of a busy run of Pro Wrestling Innovation, Pro Wrestling Scotland and many more new opportunities he is finding, PBW Academy graduate Ewan O'Raw tells his story of training under TJ Rage, his first match, his style in the ring and fires back on anyone who slates his driving!  Check his twitter @EwanORawPBW for the latest on where you can see him in action.  

Michael Chase has had a unique career , from setting up Reckless Intent via The Princes Trust, wrestling as a bunny in The Cathouse, making a scene happen in Livingston and the opportunities hes taken with Discovery Wrestling, SWE, ICW, Target Wrestling and many others before he reached his goal, getting a tryout with WWE in 2017.  When he announced earlier this year he was planing to retire we agreed that we would sit down and have a chat over his career, and the time flew in. its a longer one, but was very little I felt I could trim away. its not the story you might have expected 

I had the pleasure to sit down with one of the breakout stars of 2019 so far in Ashley Vega. In our chat we talked training, building fitness and confidence, her time away and coming back and all the opportunities since Wrestling for PBW,  Pro Wrestling Eve and Discovery Wrestling  , starring on Kings Road and her inspirations in her character and dream match stipulations!! Ashley's final answer was so good and summed the chat up that well I just ended it there, no bumper asking you to like, share etc, so asking here!  Find Ashley on all social media @AshleyVegaUK Find the show everywhere @TuckOfTheDraw  Thanks for listening! 

Hello! for this episode I spoke with Nathan North, discussing - growing up as the younger brother in a wrestling mad family -  his training and debuting at WrestleZone - Some of his biggest matches with Damien, Kings of Catch and others - his mentors - his recent move to Glasgow , now training at Source Wrestling and how he is seeking more opportunities across the scene Find Nathan on Twitter @NathanNorth95 Find the show across all social media @TuckOfTheDraw

Freddie The Fanboy burst onto the scene at Reckless Intent late last year, and is fast becoming a regular on their shows across Central Scotland Have a listen as we discuss - what got him into wrestling as a kid - learning about Scotland having a wrestling scene  - Have I got Chair Shots For You......... -  Starting to train, and how he reached Reckless Intent  - Debuting, how he became Freddie The Fanboy and his hopes for the future Find Freddie on Twitter @FreddieCrank1 and Facebook "Freddie The Fanboy" Find the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @TuckOfTheDraw 

You cant have a match without a referee, and I sat down and spoke with Referee at Reckless Intent and Discovery Wrestling Chris Quinn to cover the story of the 3rd man in the ring.  We discussed - What got him into wrestling - his time in stand up comedy - wrestling training at GPWA and then Reckless Intent - the step from Wrestler to Ref - Career highlights, role of the ref , feedback and advice received and much much more Find the show on all Social Media by searching for @TuckOfTheDraw

This show I sat down with Jess Santana before his match with Aaron Echo at Premier British Wrestling's show in Larbert, and TOTD became The Jesse Show We talked his character, wrestling ability, choosing his name, expressing himself though his character. working on Kings Road Warriors, how he has come back from a knee injury sustained late 2108 and much more  Find Jesse on Twitter @JessSantanaUK , Instagram @_Jessesantana_ or search Jesse Santana for his Facebook Like Page  Find the show @TuckOfTheDraw on all of the above Thanks! 

This weeks chat is with Ian Skinner.  in it we cover  - training with PBW in Airdrie - Getting out and working for different promotions - his background in different performance arts and how it can assist in wrestling  - upcoming shows for PBW, Source Wrestling, Reckless Intent and SWA and a a Special guest appearance to pop a handful of people...... Find Ian on Twitter @IanSkinnerPW or 'Ian Skinner' on his Facebook Like Page Find the show @TuckOfTheDraw on all social media

I could write a big massive description, as my show notes are loaded from listening to this back as the chat flowed so easily, but will try and limit it.  Hear Krieger discuss teaming with Lou King Sharp & Kid Fite, Funaki, Undertaker tights, Vader, Krowbars road sign collection, wrestling like a big guy, angry Tommy End and loads more.  Find Krieger @KreigerPBW on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Find the show @TuckOfTheDraw on all of the above as well 

Welcome to TOTD 31 This show I spoke with The Natural Craig Anthony , and a year into his career he has covered a lot of ground against some of the top talent we see on the UK scene Following from his brief appearance on the show before the Drew Galloway Invitational 2018 we cover - His match with Irvin Garrett in the tournament, and main eventing that first night  - The Source Wrestling Tournament and his matches that weekend with Mikey Whiplash, Kieran Kelly and OTT & NXT UK star Jordan Devlin - Feedback from the veterans on that weekends shows including Mike Bird, Sugar Dunkerton and Mike Bailey - Holiday Camps & PBW - making contact with Kid Fite and what he has learned from working the holiday camps from entertaining and interacting with the audiences - Mixing his acting work with wrestling  - His goals for 2019 and much much more  No apologies given for chat about his dog Freddie throughout!! Find Craig on Twitter and Instagram @CraigAR_ Find Tuck Of The Draw @TuckOfTheDraw on al

Welcome to the first chat of 2019, with Lou King Sharp  In my chat we go through the career of The Blood Tourist, and its clear to hear why he is your Maws Favorite Wrestler  We discussed - First moving on from PBW and going international - WrestleZone shows and his thoughts on the promotion - What he learned from the Holiday Camp Shows - The First 5* tour, interacting with Rey Mysterio, and the whole TV run that followed - What Culture Shows, who he got to face and the earlier crowds allegiances  - Returning to ICW  a more mature wrestler and person. The run so far of Fite Network and wrestling at the Hydro. - Being the good guy in Discovery Wrestling - Using his height for good...and bad and much more including a couple of fun interactions in his career at the end  Follow Lou on twitter @LouKingSharpPBW or search fro Lou King Sharp on Facebook Follow the show on all good social media by searching  @TuckOfTheDraw to hear whats coming up or hopefully share your feedback on the

WARNING - Lots of strong language from the start. I Joined Andy Wild, Jason Reed and Johnny Lions as they travel home from Aberdeen where they had wrestled for the very popular WrestleZone promotion based in the North East of Scotland, and recorded the in car conversation. Part 1 which is the trip to Aberdeen in available in the archive and will give context to this show. Listen in as they discuss - Judge Rinder - Meal deal advice from Aspen Faith - Stovie Strength Wind - Favorite Rumble and Battle Royal memories - Andy and his early wrestling fashion sense - Road Trips, bad hotels, and Just Eat Orders - Johnny's interactions with The Million Dollar Man and a Highlander - Joe E Legend Travel Games - Jason and Johnny falling out halfway home at the Petrol Station - Space, Aliens and Terra-forming Mars - Thoughts on that nights show - Johnny and Jason talking their interactions with intense fans and then each other Find them - Andy Wild on Twitter @AndyTheWildMan & Facebook 'Andy Wild' - Jason Reed

WARNING - Lots of strong language from the start. I Joined Andy Wild, Jason Reed and Johnny Lions as they traveled to Aberdeen to wrestle for the very popular WrestleZone promotion based in the North East of Scotland, and recorded our chat on the way there and back. This is the trip to Aberdeen, part 2 is the return south and I am giving nothing else away! Find them - Andy Wild on Twitter @AndyTheWildMan & Facebook 'Andy Wild' - Jason Reed on Twitter @JasonReedXO & Facebook 'Jason Reed' - Johnny Lions on Twitter @Johnny_Lions & Facebook 'Johnny Lions' and leave him alone if you see him in a cinema!!

After having a Belter of a 2018, Grant McIvor has shown both his desire and talent across Source Wrestling, Discovery Wrestling and the Drew Galloway Invitational Wrestling Tournament as well as many others. Being a fan of Grants wrestling, and how he is always adding new elements to his act, I took the chance to sit down and talk over his career and goals with him Have a listen, and share what you think on social media via Grant who you can find on Twitter @The1GrantMcIvor, on Instagram @McIvor92 or on Facebook search Grant McIvor to find his likes page Any feedback you want to send to the show find it on all Social Media via @TuckOfTheDraw

In a week of others claiming they are coming to make Scottish Wrestling Great again, Jason Reed has been fighting this fight for several months already! Have a listen as we talk - Backyard Wrestling - Beginning Training with W3L - Wrestling Road-trips - Nandos - Progressing his character - Making WrestleZone Great Again Find Jason on Twitter at @JasonReedXO and search 'Jason Reed' on Facebook Find the show @TuckOfTheDraw on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Sorry show 25 took a while, its been a turbulent few weeks that I cover in the intro! This week I chat with Target Wrestlings hometown heroes in former Heavyweight Champion Karnage, and Ref turned Wrestler Monty We covered off - How they got into wrestling - Karnages run as champion - The impact of post show drinks on creative decisions - Preparation for their matches with The Titans Of The North and their title match against CJ Banks and Shady Nattrass and much more! Share your thoughst and views on the chat with me via @TuckOfTheDraw on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Firstly Wrestling Came Home, now Tuck Of The Draw has as well :D

A show a few months in the making, I spoke with Dean Ford before and after his summer on the Holiday Camps wrestling circuit We discuss - His Goals at the start - Opponents old, new and dream - what he learned and will be able to apply going forward - why he chose to go all in and give up a full time job for the opportunity We also at the end discuss his work on Project 36 and Chris's House in the Wishaw area that aim to raise awareness and decrease the stigma around discussing Mental Health, offering support to those who need it when they need it. Find Dean on Twitter & Instagram @FeanDord and Dean Ford for his Facebook Like Page Find the show on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @TuckOfTheDraw Share your thoughts and views on the show on social media and be nice to one another!

Target Wrestlings first triple crown winner, Shady Nattrass, sat with me before the Carlisle show in September for a chat We covered - getting started and his 1st match - Wrestling with his 3 brothers - the Carlisle Scene and early oppertunities - The rise of his career in Target Wrestling, and memorable opponents - Becoming the true man you love to hate in Cumbria - Goals and Motivations going forward on expanding where he is seen wrestling You can find him on Twitter & Instagram @ShadyNattrass , and Facebook search for Shady Nattrass . Keep your eye out for the matches he shares of him against some of the top names in world wrestling. Find the show on all social media @TuckOfTheDraw . Please like and share posts re the shows and help expand the audience I am very grateful to have built to date :)

Ayesha over the last year has been seen on -ITV WOS Wrestling - WWE May Young Classic - ROH Which for any wrestler is a fantastic achievement, never mind one Scottish based and made me wonder why I hadn't heard her story. So we sat down and had a chat though her career and travels and I am very glad to say I know a lot more now You can find Ayesha on Facebook Like Page Ayesha Raymond, Twitter @AmazonAyeshaRay and Instragram &@AmazonAyeshaRaymond For the show its @TuckOfTheDraw on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Please give a follow if you enjoy the shows,Like and share any posts you see, and rate wherever you get podcasts from to help me get the word out around the shows Thanks!