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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 599: Wishful Thinking?

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Kevin and Chad dive into the current state of WWE under the TKO banner and ask the question wrestling fans can’t stop debating: Was WWE actually better under Vince McMahon?

From creative changes and production shifts to the rise of new stars and the feel of today’s product, the guys compare the modern WWE era to the decades Vince controlled the company. Is the company thriving in a new direction, or has something been lost along the way?

It’s a conversation full of opinions, nostalgia, and plenty of wrestling debate on this week’s My 1-2-3 Cents Podcast.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 590: What If WrestleMania Failed?

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This week on the My 1-2-3 Cents Podcast, Kevin and Chad revisit the historic first WrestleMania I and discuss just how risky the event really was for Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation.

From the star power of Hulk Hogan and Mr. T to the villainous duo of Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff, the event became a cultural milestone. But Kevin and Chad ask the big question: What if WrestleMania hadn’t worked?

The guys explore the potential ripple effects on wrestling history and how the entire industry might look today if the gamble had failed. A fun wrestling history “what if” discussion you won’t want to miss. 🎙️

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 589: Very Nice, Very Evil

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Danhausen has officially made his WWE debut, and it’s a move we never thought we’d see in modern WWE.

On this week’s My 1-2-3 Cents Podcast, Kevin and Chad break down the surprise arrival of one of wrestling’s most unique characters. Does Danhausen fit in today’s WWE landscape? Is he a niche cult favorite, or could he become a mainstream merchandising machine?

We discuss:

  • Why this signing feels unexpected

  • Whether WWE will “get” the character

  • The marketing potential (very nice… very profitable?)

  • And what this means for WWE’s creative direction

Plus your thoughts and reactions.

Let us know, does Danhausen belong in WWE?

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 558: Remembering Hulk Hogan

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Pro wrestling’s best-known Superstar, Hulk Hogan, has died. It was a shock to many fans. This week on the podcast, Chad and I reflect on the years of Hulkamania, ‘Hollywood’ Hulk Hogan, and much more. We understand not everyone is a fan of Hogan in light of comments and actions over the past decade. However, we are separating Terry Bollea from Hulk Hogan and focusing on the wrestling and entertainment side of things.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 548: Why Do You Watch Wrestling?

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Chad and I’ve been watching pro wrestling for almost 90 years. Today, we explore the age-old question of why. While we’re at it, we want to know why you watch. Leave a comment and you could win a prize!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 538: AI Doesn’t Know Everything

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This week, I turned to AI to assist me with the podcast, asking for wrestling’s greatest heel turns. But I was surprised by what AI actually knows. To further prove my point, I requested AI to generate me as a pro wrestler for the image used for this week’s episode. Good stuff.

What are your favorite heel turns of all-time?

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 526: House Show Nostalgia

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We’re heading down memory lane this week and talking about house show experiences and the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event. What are your favorite house show memories?

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 522: Shawn Screwed Shawn

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The Montreal Screwjob is one of the most talked about incidents in pro wrestling history. However, I realized we never discussed it on the podcast. So, this week, Chad Smart and I are taking a look at what would have happened if, instead of Bret Hart, it was Shawn screwing Shawn. Let us know your thoughts!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 515: Mr. McMahon Thoughts

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These days, Vince McMahon may be the most polarizing figure in professional wrestling. The newly released docuseries Mr. McMahon further complicates the issue.

This week’s podcast features my thoughts on the Netflix series. Reminder: I do not condone or excuse any of Vince McMahon’s allegations.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 513: Celebrating SmackDown!

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It’s hard to believe, but WWE SmackDown has been a part of our lives for more than 25 years now. This week, Chad Smart and I share our thoughts on the blue brand, some memories, and the show’s impact on the wrestling business.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 512: Commentary Teams

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What makes for a great commentary team? Chad Smart and I discuss that and more on this week’s podcast. Let us know who your favorite commentators are through the years.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 475: The Christmas Show

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Merry Christmas! It is the Christmas Episode of the podcast. It’s a short and sweet list of gifts I’d give to a handful in the wrestling business. Let me know what you’d gift this year.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 474: My Favorite Santas

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Santa Claus has been a big part of the wrestling scene for decades. This week, I share my six favorite moments involving the jolly ol’ elf in the wrestling ring. And yes, I realized I said Episode 774 after the fact.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 473: The Festivus Episode

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Festivus is an official holiday that Chad Smart and I have decided to observe this year on the podcast. We’re airing a few wrestling-related grievances as 2023 nears an end. What is something you’d like to change about the business in 2024?

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 444: Remembering ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham

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‘Superstar’ Billy Graham was one of the most influential wrestlers in the history of the business, setting a standard that countless others have tried to keep up with. Sadly, Graham died last week at the age of 79. This week, writer and friend of mine, Ryan K. Boman, joins me to remember the WWE Hall of Famer. (Check out Ryan’s social media here.)

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 439: 2 Is Greater Than 1

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April has been quite a month already for pro wrestling. This week, Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton and I share our thoughts on the future of WWE, AEW, and Stride Pro Wrestling.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 431: Hail To The Chief

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It’s Presidents Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a look at authority figures in pro wrestling? From Jack Tunney to Adam Pearce, plenty of men and women have been running the show at various times. Even as I type this, I’m reminded of some names I didn’t mention on this week’s podcast; sorry about that.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 425: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

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Ask questions, get answers. That’s the mantra for this week’s podcast. I was in a bit of a time crunch, so it’s a short version of Ask My 1-2-3 Cents. Be sure to post a question on our social media, as I want to incorporate more questions each week.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 413: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

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Wow, it was an excellent week for asking questions, as several of you did just that. It’s Ask My 1-2-3 Cents. Questions range from my favorite Stride event to who I would put in a WWE ring from the indy scene. Thanks for listening!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 406: 2 Is Greater Than 1

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The Royal Rumble is one of my favorite WWE events each year. Next month, Stride Pro Wrestling is trying its hand at the concept. The Stride Rumble is set for Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at the Sioux Drive Center in Marion, Illinois. Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton and I discuss the Rumble and other news and notes from the world of pro wrestling, including AEW and WWE.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Bonus Episode: Vince McMahon Retires

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It’s a sentence, until recently, I never thought I’d hear, Vince McMahon is retiring. But the longtime leader of WWE has made the announcement and is stepping away from his company. Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton has a unique perspective on the situation and joins me for this bonus episode of the podcast.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 386: The Power of Nostalgia

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I have always maintained that nostalgia is a powerful drug. That was very evident during WrestleMania weekend, as fans were treated to not one but two nights of ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin doing what he does best. This week, Chad Smart and I talk about that, and the role nostalgia plays in modern-day wrestling.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 300: Celebrating 1985

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We made it to 300 episodes! To celebrate, I figured I’d connect two of my favorite formats for the show, Wrestling with the 80s and Wrestling Under the Influence.

My buddy Chad Smart from the Positive Cynicism Podcasting Network joins me for this look back at the year 1985. I also enjoy a couple of cold ones, appropriately called 1985 by New Belgium Brewing Company.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 292: Father Figures

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It’s the post-Father’s Day episode of the My 1-2-3 Cents podcast. We’re talking about some of the best father figures in the world of pro wrestling.

Chad Smart of the Positive Cynicism Podcasting Network is my guest co-host. We discuss why some legacy Superstars were hits while others were misses. Who are your favorites?

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 288: Wrestling with the 90s

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May 27, 1996 is a day that will live in wrestling infamy. It’s the day Scott Hall, known by fans at the time as Razor Ramon, showed up on WCW Nitro. It was significant because Hall had been with WWF for four years and showing up on the competition’s program and declaring war with them made it look like WWF had sent him.

We’d later learn this was the seed planting fo the nWo and one of the greatest angles in the history of wrestling. My co-host Chad Smart and I dissect the period leading up to Hall’s jump and do some ‘what if’ scenarios along the way.

I’d love to know what you think about this show. Please follow My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@my123cents). You can also subscribe to the My 1-2-3 Cents blog and YouTube channel. And follow the Jittery Monkey Facebook page for updates too. Thanks!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 256: Buried Alive

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In keeping with the Halloween theme for the month of October, I decided to have a chat with current Stride Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion Red Daniels. Nearly two years ago he was involved in the company’s first (and only) Buried Alive match.

To our knowledge, WWE is the only company to do Buried Alive. There have been five such matches, dating back to 1996. If we’re incorrect in that claim, please let me know.

Red talks about the idea behind the match, the execution of it and the aftermath. It’s a great conversation. Be sure to share it with your friends!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 251: What If…Vince Retired?

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For nearly 40 years Vincent Kennedy McMahon has been the driving force behind the WWE. Before that, of course, it was the World Wrestling Federation. In recent years though, McMahon has been criticized for his decisions related to the product. So this week we explore ‘What If… Vince Retired?’

My co-host for this month’s installment is Stride Pro Wrestling General Manager Sam Hunter. He’s a lifelong fan of pro wrestling and we share our opinions on today’s product and what we think would happen if Vince McMahon walked away from the company today.

Stride Pro Wrestling is in action this Saturday night (Sept. 14) for a fundraiser called Cashing In. It’s a fundraiser for the YouthBuild program. Get more information here.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 133: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

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No guest this week. Instead, I’m answering your questions. Topics include Vince McMahon being on TV to help boost ratings, Braun Strowman’s future and the Women’s MITB match. In addition to the questions, there are some shout outs this week to new friends and old.

Stride Pro Wrestling has a fundraiser show June 10 at Summersville Grade School in Mt. Vernon, IL. Bell time is 6:30 p.m., but you can do a meet & greet with “Cowboy” Bob Orton starting at 5 p.m. (for $25). Cape Championship Wrestling‘s next show is Saturday, June 24 at 7 p.m. at the AC Brase Arena in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Also, check out The Gorilla Position and Podzilla 1985 along with Pro Wrestling Unscripted. They’re great fan run blogs and podcasts.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 99: Our 3 Cents

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There are plenty of hot topics in the world of professional wrestling this week. Chad joined me to discuss some of them in Episode 99. Things we talk about:

*John Cena tying Ric Flair’s 16 World Title reigns
*Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series rumor
*WWE Network airing TNA & Ring of Honor shows
*TNA’s future
*WWE using WCW event names
*Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks inside Hell in a Cell

The breakdown of the WWE Network pricing (a survey, not a done deal):

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 95: “Leaping” Lanny Poffo is a Genius

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This week’s episode is a conversation with “Leaping” Lanny Poffo, who eventually became the Genius in the WWF. I did this interview for a friend of mine Rob Fairless and his radio broadcast, The 25th Hour Radio Show. Rob was unable to do the interview, so I filled in for him.

As you’ll hear in the intro, I try to talk more to Lanny about his career and not focus so much on “Macho Man” Randy Savage like many other interviewers do. I feel like Lanny often gets lost in the shuffle, but has a very interesting career too. He shares stories of wrestling in a suit of armor, how the poetry gimmick started and what it was like working for the family’s wrestling company in the late 1970s.

Also on the show I share some thoughts on CM Punk and his UFC debut. Look for blog posts this week on Backlash and other wrestling happenings; and don’t forget to tune in Thursday at noon CST for Lucha Lunch Live on the My 1-2-3 Cents Facebook page.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 82: World’s Strongest Camper

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Mark Henry

If you haven’t checked out Camp WWE on the WWE Network, you’re missing out. I’ll be the first to admit, I’d never watched anything on Adult Swim before so I was leery about watching the show. Much to my surprise I enjoy it.

After tweeting about my enjoyment of the show, one of Camp WWE’s writers and one of the stars liked and commented on my post. I took this as an opportunity to invite them to be on the podcast. Actor Evan Michael Lee (@Evanmichaellee) accepted my invitation. He is the voice of Mark Henry.

We discuss the show and how he landed the role. As you might expect, Lee is also a big wrestling fan. He offers his picks for Money in the Bank too.

If you want to hear more about Money in the Bank, head to the My 1-2-3 Cents Facebook page. There was a live event where Chad and I discuss the upcoming show along with some of our friends.

Don’t forget, there’s a new blog everyday on My 1-2-3 Cents, follow on Twitter and Instagram (@my123cents) and subscribe to the YouTube channel. Also my other project, The Craftbeericans, is on all forms of social media. We’ll soon be doing a review of Broken Skull IPA by “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 71: WrestleMania Here We Come!

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By Kevin Hunsperger

After taking off a year, Chad and I are heading back to WrestleMania.  We’ll be in Dallas later this week for Axxess, NXT, the Hall of Fame, WrestleMania and Monday Night Raw.  So we figured in this episode we share thoughts on the Hall of Fame Class of 2016 and the card as it stands for WrestleMania.  We also provide a little insight into the show we’re both looking most forward to, NXT: Dallas.

Are you going to WrestleMania this year?  Send us a message on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram (@my123cents) or you can reach out to me on Twitter (@kevinhunsperger) or Instagram (@kevin_hunsperger).  I’m planning to use the Facebook live feature on the My 1-2-3 Cents page throughout the weekend (no illegal streaming will be done).

You can also check out our MVPs of WrestleMania blog.  Look for new features soon on the YouTube channel as well.

Please rate and review on iTunes and share the show with someone.  Thanks for the support!

 

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 66: Shane’s (and WWE’s) Big Undertaking

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Undertaker vs Shane McMahon

The mystery of who The Undertaker will face at his 24th WrestleMania has finally been solved.  The Deadman will step into the Hell in a Cell once again at the biggest show of the year.  This time against Shane McMahon.

It’s a bold move and something most fans didn’t see coming.  I’d read countless blogs and posts from fans speculating everyone from John Cena to Samoa Joe to even Goldberg as being Undertaker’s opponent.

Chad and I talk more about the decision to put Shane in the match and what things WWE could be doing to make WrestleMania more appealing.  Other matches announced so far: Roman Reigns challenging Triple H for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and Brock Lesnar squaring off against Dean Ambrose in a Street Fight.

Don’t forget, this is also your last chance to enter the “Road to WrestleMania” contest.  Answer the question in this week’s show at the My 1-2-3 Cents Facebook page.  Prizes include a three-month subscription to WrestleCrate, a Sting prize pack and a $25 gift card to WWE Shop.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 64: Breaking Wrestling News

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I recently was asked to start contributing to the new website Breaking Wrestling News.  A trio of fans put the site together in late 2015.  Greg DeMarco, Mike Bessler and Joe Burgett are the founders of the site.

There are several contributors, covering wrestling promotions around the world as well as MMA.  On this week’s podcast, I chat with Greg about his experiences with the site and some of his memories as a wrestling fan.

He has a very interesting take on what will happen at FastLane and eventually Wrestlemania 32.  We also discuss a few of the past week’s big news headlines, including Daniel Bryan’s retirement, his future with the company and Titus O’Neil’s suspension.  Listen closely, as I ask a question for the “Road to Wrestlemania” contest based on Greg’s thoughts for Wrestlemania.  You can answer it on Facebook.

You can follow Breaking Wrestling News on Facebook and Twitter.  Also, check out My 1-2-3 Cents the blog.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@my123cents on both) and subscribe to the YouTube channel.  I posted a new video this past week and plan to do more soon.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 61: Game On

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There’s a new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.  Triple H returned to the 2016 Royal Rumble to capture the coveted prize for the 14th time.  Roman Reigns put up a valiant effort, but in the end it wasn’t enough to overcome the Authority and the League of Nations.

Kevin and Chad chat more about the Rumble match and what’s next for Triple H as champ and who he should face at Wrestlemania.  Brock Lesnar, the Wyatt Family and plenty of other Superstars get some love during this show, including the six who made their Rumble debut.  Those Superstars include AJ Styles, who also made his WWE debut at the Rumble, as well as Neville, Braun Strowman, Tyler Breeze, Kevin Owens and Zami Zayn.

The guys also share details about new contest leading to Wrestlemania.  There will be three different winners and prizes include a 3-month subscription to WrestleCrate, a $25 WWE Shop gift card and a Sting prize pack.  Be sure to listen to the show for the first week’s question.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 54: There’s Something About Terri

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Terri Runnels

Episode 54 is a special one, as it marks the one year anniversary of My 1-2-3 Cents the Podcast.   The first show dropped December 9, 2014.  Thanks to all who have listened and shared the podcast.  It’s a lot of fun putting the shows together.  Also thanks to Greg Mehochko, co founder of Jittery Monkey and host of Nerds United, for inviting Kevin to be a part of the “family.”

The guest this week is former WWE Diva Terri Runnels.  She’s been involved in the wrestling business for more than 25 years and has evolved from her early days as Ms. Alexandra York in WCW to Marlena to Terri.  She shares stories from the early days, her life as a working mom and what she’s up to these days.

Speaking of which, you can catch Terri at WrestleCon during Wrestlemania 32 weekend in Dallas.  She also has a couple of upcoming events in New York and New Jersey.  Keep up with her on her website or social media pages.

Don’t forget to check out the My 1-2-3 Cents blog.  We’re also on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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