Beatdown Radio

About Beatdown Radio

Combat Sports Counterculture beatdownradio.substack.com (https://beatdownradio.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

DV

Category

society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

28 Aug 2025

Latest episode

11 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Feb 2026

   Manlon

   This episode my guest is Manlon, a streamer, artist, coach and now retired pro wrestler. Manlon has retired from pro wrestling after thirteen years of performing all over Scotland for promotions such as Source Wrestling, Reckless Intent, Pride, Caithness and Grassroots. You can find Manlon on Instagram at @godlovesmanlonkills This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beatdownradio.substack.com (https://beatdownradio.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   22 Oct 2025

   WrestleDream 2025

   REVIEW - Danger Mark returns to the show to discuss AEW WrestleDream 2025.Listen to Beatdown Radio on: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ar6qqIpDv80gktfLgqH73) | Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beatdown-radio/id1835543698) Get in touch with us - you can find us on Blue Sky: Beatdown Radio (https://bsky.app/profile/beatdown-radio.bsky.social) | Dan (https://bsky.app/profile/dan-vexley.bsky.social) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beatdownradio.substack.com (https://beatdownradio.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   14 Oct 2025

   Logan Blackmore

   This week on the podcast: Dan is joined by Logan Blackmore. Logan shares how he first got started in wrestling all the way back in 2011, the grit it took to push through a broken arm mid-match, and what drives him toward his future goals. With over a decade of experience touring across the UK, Logan has most recently competed for Union Pro Wrestling, Royal Imperial Wrestling, and Exposure. Links: Find Logan on: Twitter: https://x.com/l_blackmore93 (https://www.facebook.com/MINIFRIDGE) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganblackmore93/ (https://www.facebook.com/MINIFRIDGE) Listen to Beatdown Radio on: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ar6qqIpDv80gktfLgqH73) | Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beatdown-radio/id1835543698) Get in touch with us - you can find us on Blue Sky: Beatdown Radio (https://bsky.app/profile/beatdown-radio.bsky.social) | Dan (https://bsky.app/profile/dan-vexley.bsky.social) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beatdownradio.substack.com (https://beatdownradio.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

4. 

   3 Oct 2025

   Jonny Storm

   My guest on this episode is the legendary Wonderkid, Jonny Storm - a true journeyman who’s wrestled just about everywhere you can imagine. We dive into his early days in pro wrestling, his time with promotions like Frontier Wrestling Alliance, Ultimate Wrestling Alliance, and One Pro Wrestling, and his unforgettable matches alongside best friend Jody Fleisch and against future WWE Champion AJ Styles. Jonny also shares insights from his new biography, The “Unofficial” Legend?: An Unexpected Professional Wrestling Journey, which chronicles his three decades in the ring, wrestling thousands of matches for nearly a hundred promotions. His book is available now on Amazon and Big Cartel. Links:The “Unofficial” Legend?: An Unexpected Professional Wrestling Journey on Amazon: (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unofficial-Legend-unexpected-professional-wrestling/dp/B0DQ53T4VP (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unofficial-Legend-unexpected-professional-wrestling/dp/B0DQ53T4VP)) The “Unofficial” Legend?: An Unexpected Professional Wrestling Journey on Big Cartel: (https://jonnystorm.bigcartel.com/ (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unofficial-Legend-unexpected-professional-wrestling/dp/B0DQ53T4VP)) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/wonderkidjonnystorm/ (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unofficial-Legend-unexpected-professional-wrestling/dp/B0DQ53T4VP)) Twitter: (https://x.com/wonderkidjonny (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unofficial-Legend-unexpected-professional-wrestling/dp/B0DQ53T4VP)) Listen to Beatdown Radio on: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ar6qqIpDv80gktfLgqH73) | Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beatdown-radio/id1835543698) Get in touch with us - you can find us on Blue Sky: Beatdown Radio (https://bsky.app/profile/beatdown-radio.bsky.social) | Dan (https://bsky.app/profile/dan-vexley.bsky.social) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beatdownradio.substack.com (https://beatdownradio.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

5. 

   3 Oct 2025

   Jesse Dynamite / Rainer

   It’s a double interview this week with two rising stars of British wrestling! First up is Jesse Dynamite, trained by British legend Marty Jones. Jesse has already made waves across Europe, competing in Germany, Italy, Ireland, and Portugal, as well as stepping into the ring for Ohio Valley Wrestling and Europe’s biggest promotion, wXw. Next is Rainer, a graduate of Stixx’s House of Pain Wrestling School. We talk about his journey into wrestling, the evolving influences behind his gimmick, and how he uses social media to create cinematic short films that showcase his character development. Links You can find Jesse Dynamite on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessedynamite (https://www.youtube.com/@jessedynamite) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessedynamite/video/7478424513705757974 (https://www.youtube.com/@jessedynamite) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessedynamite/ (https://www.youtube.com/@jessedynamite) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessedynamiteprowrestler/ (https://www.youtube.com/@jessedynamite) You can find Rainer at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_rainerwrestler (https://www.youtube.com/@jessedynamite) Listen to Beatdown Radio on: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ar6qqIpDv80gktfLgqH73) | Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beatdown-radio/id1835543698) Get in touch with us - you can find us on Blue Sky: Beatdown Radio (https://bsky.app/profile/beatdown-radio.bsky.social) | Dan (https://bsky.app/profile/dan-vexley.bsky.social) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beatdownradio.substack.com (https://beatdownradio.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

6. 

   25 Sept 2025

   All Out / Wrestlepalooza

   Dan is joined by AEW correspondent Danger Mark and WWE correspondent Nik to discus the double feature of AEW All Out: Toronto and WWE Wrestlepalooza. Listen to us on: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ar6qqIpDv80gktfLgqH73) | Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beatdown-radio/id1835543698) Get in touch with us - you can find us on Blue Sky: Beatdown Radio (https://bsky.app/profile/beatdown-radio.bsky.social) | Dan (https://bsky.app/profile/dan-vexley.bsky.social) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beatdownradio.substack.com (https://beatdownradio.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

7. 

   13 Sept 2025

   Big Sam

   My guest this episode is Big Sam, a 6’4” 270lb, English giant, currently powerbombing people all over China. We talk about Sam’s favourite wrestlers and his biggest influences, what it’s like being a western wrestler in China and how slowing things down in the ring works well for him. You can read Sam’s blog in Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/wrestling-china-my-story-samuel-burgess (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/wrestling-china-my-story-samuel-burgess)) where he tells the full story of his move to China and how he started wrestling for Middle Kingdom. Big Sam can be found on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sjdburgess/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@sjdburgess/videos) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjdburgess/ (https://www.instagram.com/sjdburgess/) Cagmatch: https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=17178&gimmick=Big+Sam (https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=17178&gimmick=Big+Sam) Listen to us on: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ar6qqIpDv80gktfLgqH73) | Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dark-talk/id1803645481) Get in touch with us - you can find us on Blue Sky: Beatdown Radio (https://bsky.app/profile/beatdown-radio.bsky.social) | Dan (https://bsky.app/profile/dan-vexley.bsky.social) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beatdownradio.substack.com (https://beatdownradio.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

8. 

   11 Sept 2025

   Heathen HQ

   My guests this week are Ragnar Gwyllgison and his daughter Ami-Roze, known collectively as Heathen HQ. Ragnar and Ami wrestle in South Wales, specifically the Swansea area so if you’re down there, please check them out. We had a great talk where we discussed their wrestling influences, the lore behind their characters, what the scene is like down in South Wales, as well as their wrestling style and how they both incorporate aspects of their Muay Thai training into their act. Also, please check out Ami's match agains Sweet Saraya here on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7peiQSMhvU). @ragnarthegwyllgison (https://www.instagram.com/ragnarthegwyllgison/?hl=en) | @amiroze_ (https://www.instagram.com/amiroze_/?hl=en) | Royal Imperial Wrestling (https://www.instagram.com/riwwales/?hl=en) Listen to us on: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ar6qqIpDv80gktfLgqH73) Get in touch with us - you can find us on Blue Sky: Beatdown Radio (https://bsky.app/profile/beatdown-radio.bsky.social) | Dan (https://bsky.app/profile/dan-vexley.bsky.social) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beatdownradio.substack.com (https://beatdownradio.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

9. 

   30 Aug 2025

   Paul Macartney

   On this episode of Beatdown Radio, we’re joined by Paul Macartney, promoter of DN Wrestling in Retford, Nottinghamshire. We talk about Paul’s journey into professional wrestling - how he first got involved as a wrestler and eventually started running his own shows. DN Wrestling’s next event, Battle Royal, takes place Friday, September 5th at Manton Sports Entertainment on Retford Road, Worksop. If you’re in the area, definitely check it out! Quick heads-up: the audio dips in a few spots, but stick with it and you’ll still find this to be a really interesting conversation. For now, enjoy my chat with Paul Macartney. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beatdownradio.substack.com (https://beatdownradio.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

10. 

    28 Aug 2025

    Forbidden Door 2025

    Dan is joined by Danger Mark this week, to discuss All Elite Wrestling's Forbidden Door event. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beatdownradio.substack.com (https://beatdownradio.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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