The Unofficial Maritime Wrestling Podcast

We kick off Episode 36 by thanking the new NBW Fighting Spirit Champion, Sebby, for the awesome intro video.
 
We start with updates on Giant Orion and Chantal, who’ve been on a whirlwind run, from the WWE ID Master Class in New Hampshire to NCG Wrestling in Ontario, now competing in Mexico until November 11th before heading to Montreal for MEW. Orion even retained the NCG World Championship in a steel cage match against Richard Holliday on November 1st!
 
Next, we recap Pro Wrestling Unleashed from Propeller Arcade in Halifax , the show that sold out in just 57 minutes and crowned three new champions in Joey White, Dawson James, and Rudy Lockhart, with standout performances from Ronnie Payne, Lincoln Steen, and more.
 
We also preview this weekend’s triple lineup: IHW’s By-Tor and The Snowdog on Friday, Harvest Brawl on Saturday, and Kaizen Pro Wrestling’s Whispering Madness in Dartmouth, featuring a #1 Contender’s Match, a Hair vs Hair Match, and a Kumite Match!
 
Finally, we wrap up with a look back at a 2022 classic on Marc Side of the Ring: Charlie Hubley vs Robbie MacAllister vs J.P. Simms for the PWU Championship.
 
(NOTE: We are aware this is a stuttering in the audio at the beginning of the episode, everything goes back to normal at the 8:30 minute mark. We apologize for any inconvenience)

This week, the team dives into another busy weekend of Maritime wrestling!
 
From Main Stream Wrestling’s wild 25th Anniversary Show in Dartmouth featuring a Masquerade Rumble, to New Breed Wrestling’s Brawl Hallows Eve in Truro, UCW’s All Hallow’s Eve in Spryfield, CCW’s Monster Mash in Fredericton, IHW’s action-packed Rumble in Riverview, and North Pro’s Crimson Skies in Moncton. We’ve got you covered with full show recaps, results, and standout moments and talk about the 5 new champions crowned this weekend including the new North Pro Northern Star Championship.
 
Plus, we wrap up the episode with a heartfelt discussion on the career of “The Big Picture” Chris Cooke, following his recent retirement due to injury, haring favorite matches, memories, and his lasting impact on Maritime wrestling.

We sat down with Chip Chambers on Thursday for a conversation his journey from a lifelong wrestling fan to one of the Maritimes’ most respected performers. Chip shares how his passion began, his early influences, the impact of training under Dick Durning, and his rise through XWA, The Frat, TCW, and his experiences wrestling outside the Maritimes.
 
We dive into his evolution in IHW and UCW, the creation of Kaizen Pro Wrestling, his 16-month hiatus, and his powerful return to the ring.
 
We reflect on his standout year so far in 2025, including title wins, major matches, and renewed motivation, while also sharing personal memories, underrated matches, and heartfelt advice for aspiring wrestlers in the Maritimes.

This week on the Unofficial Maritime Wrestling Podcast Interview Series, we sit down with “The One” Spike Estey for an inspiring and honest conversation about his journey, from overcoming three open-heart surgeries to stepping into the ring and proving it’s never too late to chase your dreams.
 
Spike talks about his start at River Valley Athletics Club, forming Ace Dynasty with SlicK McGricK, and the thrill of winning the NBWA Tag Team Titles. He also shares thoughts on their recent setback against Crude Oil, his intense rivalry and hatred of “The Alberta Clipper” Matt Chevron, and what fans can expect from their upcoming clash at IPW’s Terror in the Taproom.
 
It’s a story of heart, determination, and passion for wrestling! So tune in for our conversation with “The One” Spike Estey, only on the Unofficial Maritime Wrestling Podcast.

This week on the 34th Episode of the Unofficial Maritime Wrestling Podcast, we’re covering another loaded weekend of Maritime wrestling!
 
Huge shoutout to Kayden for the intro, and while he was in action at IPW Wrestling’s Terror in the Taproom, he unfortunately suffered an injury during the Triple Threat Match with Joey White and Ryan Schimmel. We’re wishing him a full and speedy recovery. The card delivered across the board, Matt Chevron got the win over Spike Estey, Giant Orion retained the IPW Championship against Logan Green, and Rugged Rick Owens held onto the PEI Championship and more.
In Stewiacke, CGPW Wrestling’s Halloween Horror brought chaos in the best way possible. Kyle Kruze and Sidewalk Sam grabbed strong wins, Steve Arsenault retained his the Triple Crown Championships, and the main event 8-man tag match broke down into absolute mayhem.
 
Lutte Prestige Wrestling’s Brawl at Alma Hall 9 in Atholville delivered standout action all night. Matt Chevron started hot with a win over Hunter Sampson, Zane Valentine and Rick Owens racked up wins of their own, and Logan Green retained the Prestige Championship and the Main Event Rumble capped it off with Hunter Sampson outlasting the field for a major breakout moment.
 
Over in Pont-Lafrance, Real Savage Pro Wrestling’s Cauchemar Dans Le Ring III was pure controlled chaos. Oli Vice, Duce Harlem, and Star Child all picked up key wins, Dominic Warrior claimed the All Territory Elite Championship for a second time, and Ronnie Payne won the Women’s Title in a wild Triple Threat. The main event was bedlam seeing Thad Howett emerge as the new RSPW Heavyweight Champion in a multi-man match filled with tension and lots of action.
 
SMW Entertainment - DBCW’s Parkside Show in Dartmouth proved smaller venues still hit big. Ricky Mortis opened with a win, Ryan Storm defeated Damien Spade with special guest referee Greaser James Carr, and Jonathan Cross retained the Parkside Pub Champion. Maddison Miles swept Lincoln Steen 2–0 in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match, and Chip Chambers retained the Maritime Heavyweight Title in another stand out match this time against Ian Pratt.
 
We also look ahead to a loaded weekend with IHW Wrestling, New Breed Wrestling, Capital City Wrestling, UCW Pro Wrestling and North Pro Canadian Wrestling all on deck, and we wrap things up by tackling a listener question from Dublin, Ireland: Do Maritime wrestling legends get the recognition they deserve outside the region?

This week on Episode 33 of the Unofficial Maritime Wrestling Podcast, we break down all the action from Superstars Of Wrestling: Clash of Titans in Saint John, NB. One of the most stacked cards of the year for them! From Chocolate City’s big tag team win, to Rudy Lockhart’s dominant performance, to Mayafa's answered an open challenge and Wesley Pipes defending his SOW and AIWF Championships against Dick Durning, this show delivered from top to bottom.
 
We also look ahead to a loaded weekend across the Maritimes, including IPW Wrestling’s "Terror in the Taproom", Lutte Prestige Wrestling’s "Brawl at Alma Hall 9", CGPW Wrestling’s Halloween Horror, Real Savage Pro Wrestling’s "Cauchemar Dans Le Ring III", and Dave Boyce - Wrestling / SMW Entertainment’s show at the Parkside Pub!
 
Plus, on Marc Side of the Ring, we revisit a wild UCW Street Fight between GM Dave Boyce and “The Patriot” Troy Merrick from 2018.
 
And big thanks to “The Big Hitter with all the Glitter”, “The Rope-Running Rocket”, “The Cadillac of Cardio”, “The Ultimate Male” Zane Valentine for this week’s killer intro!

Episode 32 of the Unofficial Maritime Wrestling Podcast is loaded with Maritime mayhem and unforgettable moments!
 
This week, we talk about ECPW’s Autumn Aggression in New Waterford, a show that had fans buzzing. WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana stole the night with a heartfelt promo praising ECPW’s incredible locker room and the passion of Maritime wrestling fans. He called what ECPW has “something truly special,” and after laying out Mr. David A. Boyce with a stiff right hand, the crowd couldn’t agree more! We also break down the shocking reveal of Jonathan Cross attacking Justin Newhook, and talk about Moondog Dylan Davis becoming the new ECPW Heavyweight Champion.
 
Meanwhile, Jason was live at Kaizen Pro’s “Unwinding Clock” in Dartmouth and gives a firsthand recap of all the drama. From Thorpe’s constant meddling to Joey White’s wild victory over Covey Christ and the chaos that erupted in the Kaizen title match. It was also awesome spotting one of our podcast shirts out in the wild at the show, a huge shoutout and thanks again to Richard Lafortune for grabbing one and representing the pod!
 
We also recap NBWA Doaktown Destruction 3 and XAW’s Premier Gala, where they crowned the new XAW Heavyweight Champion Gabriel Savage.
 
Plus, we preview Superstars of Wrestling: Clash of Titans where they have some big matches announced and the returning of Dale Dangles, and answer this week’s listener question about our dream entrance music.
 
Last but not least, a big thanks to “The Ghost” Ricky Mortis for the killer intro, you set the tone perfectly for another stacked episode!

This week on Episode 31 of the Unofficial Maritime Wrestling Podcast, we bring you another action-packed recap from across the Maritimes!
 
We kick things off by thanking Matt Chevron for this week's intro before diving into the results from Red Rock Wrestling’s Cornwall Cornfest, where Rudy Lockhart successfully defended the Light Heavyweight Championship against Hollywood Cole and Chezenko picked up a huge contender’s victory over Cody Uno Ocho.
In Atholville, Lutte Prestige’s Brawl At Alma Hall 8 made headlines as the "Big Bad LG" Logan Green captured the Lutte Prestige Championship in a defining moment of his career. Over in Fredericton, CCW’s Clash 38: Strong Is In Session was full of surprises, including Crude Oil reclaiming the NBWA Tag Team Championships for their second reign, can they hold onto the gold as long as their first run?
Meanwhile, NBWA’s Mayhem in Minto 3 saw controversy when Nick Strong retained the Heavyweight Championship against Rugged Rick Owens, despite clearly tapping out during the match.
 
We also preview a stacked weekend ahead with NBWA Doaktown Destruction 3, Kaizen Pro Wrestling’s Unwinding Clock, ECPW’s Autumn Aggression featuring WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana, and the debut of Xtreme Acadie Wrestling’s Premier Gala.
 
And to top it off, we answer a listener question from James Anderson in Sacramento: What’s the wildest storyline or angle we’ve ever seen play out in Maritime wrestling?

This week’s Unofficial Maritime Wrestling Podcast is a special one, we’ve hit our 30th episode! Considering that over 90% of podcasts never make it past their third episode and only about 1% reach 21 episodes, this milestone means a lot to us. To celebrate, we’re rolling out a brand-new intro and outro theme, and we’re doubling down on our commitment to covering the Maritime wrestling scene for the long haul.
We’ve got a jam-packed show as we recap a massive weekend of wrestling from across the region. From CGPW’s Re-Birth in Stewiacke, featuring Baron Von Blackheart’s submission victory and a wild Stewiacke Street Fight, to Wrestling in Windsor 10, which lived up to its billing as “The Biggest Show Ever,” highlighted by Cody Uno Ocho’s main event win. We also dive into North Pro’s double shot weekend, with “Hidden Depths” in Moncton and “Goes Country” in Bible Hill, where Giant Orion continued his reign as champion. Plus, we break down all the action from IHW’s September to Surrender 20th Anniversary Tour, spanning three nights in Amherst, Riverview, and Miramichi, with standout performances from Kris Charters, Cody Deaner, and Fantana.
Looking ahead, the action doesn’t slow down. Lutte Prestige returns with Brawl at Alma Hall 8, Red Rock Wrestling brings Cornwall Cornfest to PEI, CCW packs the Capital Exhibit Centre in Fredericton for Clash 38, and NBWA presents Mayhem in Minto 3 with another stacked lineup.
We also ribbed "Marc The Mark" on this episode with the help of "Big Bad LG" Logan Green. To see the video, pop over to our YouTube Channel(link below)!
Finally, we close out the episode by answering a great listener question from Fernando Castillo in Mexico City: Which wrestler from outside the region had the biggest impact when touring the Maritimes?
Episode 30 is all about celebration, action, and looking ahead to the future of Maritime wrestling, so don’t miss it!
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This week on Episode 29 of the Unofficial Maritime Wrestling Podcast, we talk about jam-packed with action and stories from across the Maritimes! 
We kick things off with CCW’s Clash 37 – Auto City Cup 2 delivered big-time, with Matt Strong adding the Auto City Cup to his growing collection, Nick Strong proving once again why he’s “The Maritimes’ Strongest Champion,” and Crude Oil punching their ticket to trying to regain the tag team titles. 
Down in Halifax, UCW’s September Showdown in Spryfield, where Ricky Mortis scored a big win over 25-year veteran Lincoln Steen, Rudy Lockhart continued his hot streak by not only winning again but also successfully defending his Atlantic Canadian Championship and Chip Chambers retained the UCW Heavyweight Title in a triple Threat Match.
Looking ahead, we preview a massive weekend of shows with North Pro’s Hidden Depths, IHW’s three-night September To Surrender 20th Anniversary tour featuring TNA’s Cody Deaner, CGPW’s Re-Birth in Stewiacke, Wrestling In Windsor’s Biggest Show Ever, and North Pro’s Goes Country in Bible Hill.
Plus, on Marc Side of the Ring, in keeping with their 20th anniversary, we revisit a classic IHW Championship clash between Julien Young and Titus from 2009.
And if you’re looking for even more wrestling talk, make sure to check out August Artois’ Podcast "Real & Raw" with his co-host Wiso, live every Wednesday night on Facebook.
Big matches, big moments, and big thanks to you for listening to the Unofficial Maritime Wrestling Podcast!
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Thanks again for being part of the journey, we couldn’t do this without you!