Produced by Sportshadow Wrestling, Wrestleshadow is an interview series featuring prominent figures in pro wrestling. Get ready for raw unfiltered talk with some of your favorite wrestling stars.
WrestleShadow
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Produced by Sportshadow Wrestling, Wrestleshadow is an interview series featuring prominent figures in pro wrestling. Get ready for raw unfiltered talk with some of your favorite wrestling stars.
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11/14/2025
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Recent Episodes
May 25, 2026
Godfather Interview on friendship with the Undertaker, Rock's potential, BSK
<p>Godfather is our guest on the thirteenth episode of WrestleShadow. The WWE Hall of Famer discusses why Danhausen is the highest selling merchandise seller, backstage stories with the Undertaker and Vince McMahon, the Rock's rise to a Hollywood star, and much more in this exclusive interview. </p><p>Follow us on X - https://www.x.com/sportshadownews </p><p>Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spo.rtshadow </p><p>For interview requests and business enquiries - contact@sportshadow.com</p><p>#wwe #danhausen #godfather #papashango #wwepodcasts #shootinterviews</p>
May 16, 2026
Layla El on Dating Cody Rhodes, LayCool Moments, Michelle McCool and Undertaker Romance
<p>Layla El is our guest in the twelfth episode of WrestleShadow.</p><p>The two-time WWE Women’s Champion reveals why she dated Cody Rhodes, shares behind-the-scenes stories from famous segments, and explains how she realized that The Deadman had a soft spot for her compatriot, Michelle McCool.</p><p>Do check out the full playlist of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe5bwaHlRmf2VSEninc8cSZgrliX2IqFi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WrestleShadow</a></p><p>TIMESTAMP</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=63s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">0:03</a> - *Tribute to her mother*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=125s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1:05</a> - *Unique entrance and its origin*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=191s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2:11</a> - *Prank on The Miz*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=280s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3:40</a> - *What Layla did with her $250,000 Diva Search prize money*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=333s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">4:33</a> - *Culture shocks Layla faced in WWE*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=377s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">6:17</a> - *Vince McMahon's involvement and early learnings from Extreme Expose*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=579s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">8:39</a> - *Perspective on storylines perceived as humiliating*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=637s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">9:37</a> - *Working with Vickie Guerrero*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=781s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12:01</a> - *Missed opportunity for a women's tag team division with LayCool*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=839s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12:59</a> - *Relationship with Michelle McCool*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=910s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">14:10</a> - *Perspective on the Piggy James storyline*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1057s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">16:37</a> - *Moments when she almost broke character*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1097s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">17:17</a> - *Witnessing Michelle McCool and The Undertaker's romance*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1157s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">18:17</a> - *Cody Rhodes' story about carrying half the Women's Championship*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1229s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">19:29</a> - *Belief in Cody Rhodes' potential*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1273s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20:13</a> - *Commitment to WWE*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1314s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20:54</a> - *Reflection on the Divas era*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1411s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">22:31</a> - *Opinion on female talent monetizing themselves independently*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1456s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">23:16</a> - *Natalya's longevity*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1520s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">24:20</a> - *Paige's return*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1554s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">24:54</a> - *Final WWE run and retirement*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1676s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">26:56</a> - *Current life and future plans*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1727s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">27:47</a> - *Opinion on current WWE locker room environment*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1813s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">29:13</a> - *Criteria for return*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1860s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">30:00</a> - *Women Layla would like to work with in a potential return*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=1893s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">30:33</a> - *Past tension with Kaitlyn*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=2019s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">32:39</a> - *Hollywood opportunities for male vs. female wrestlers*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=2095s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">33:55</a> - *Divorce*</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGxgzR1rQU&t=2115s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">34:15</a> - *Outro*</p><p>For interview requests and business enquiries - contact@sportshadow.com</p><p>#wwe #laylael #codyrhodes #undertaker #michellemccool #wwepodcasts</p>
May 1, 2026
Luke Menzies fka Ridge Holland SHOOTS on Being Unsafe, WWE Contract, TNA Injury, Surgery
<p>Luke Menzies, formerly known as Ridge Holland in WWE, is the latest guest on our Wrestleshadow podcast. </p><p>Do check out the full playlist of WrestleShadow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe5bwaHlRmf2VSEninc8cSZgrliX2IqFi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">• WrestleShadow</a> </p><p>TIMESTAMP </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=75s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">01:15</a> : Foot and neck surgeries </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=135s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">02:15</a> : Transition from rugby to professional wrestling </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=200s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">03:20</a> : Rugby teammates' reactions to his career move </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=250s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">04:10</a> : Visa challenges and selling his house from the UK to the US for WWE </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=335s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">05:35</a> : Differences between UK and North American pro-wrestling styles </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=405s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">06:45</a> : Why European wrestlers sometimes struggle in North America </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=470s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">07:50</a> : Financial struggles after injury, including a GoFundMe campaign </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=590s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">09:50</a> : The often-unaccounted costs for wrestlers (travel, hotel) </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=680s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">11:20</a> : WWE contract extension, pay cut, and move from main roster to NXT </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=750s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12:30</a> : Luke Menzies' decision to ask for a move back to NXT </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=830s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">13:50</a> : Details about the WarGames match against The Bloodline </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=960s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">16:00</a> : TNA's response after his injury on their show </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=1025s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">17:05</a> : Thoughts on Oba Femi and Trick Williams' success </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=1070s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">17:50</a> : Relationships with former tag team partners and other wrestlers </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=1160s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">19:20</a> : His WWE contract termination linked to online comments </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=1200s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20:00</a> : WWE covering his surgery and rehabilitation costs </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=1230s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20:30</a> : Future plans, upcoming bookings, and staying relevant </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=1255s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20:55</a> : Comparing Triple H and Shawn Michaels' leadership in NXT </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=1315s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">21:55</a> : Addressing the perception of being an "unsafe worker" </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=1400s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">23:20</a> : Impact of the WWE/UFC merger (TKO) on creative </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=1455s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">24:15</a> : One thing Luke Menzies would have done differently in WWE </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vHZvF19_E&t=1575s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">26:15</a> : Would Luke Menzies return to WWE if given the chance? </p><p>For interview requests and business enquiries : contact@sportshadow.com </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#wwe</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wweinterview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#wweinterview</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wwecontract" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#wwecontract</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ridgeholland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ridgeholland</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lukemenzies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#lukemenzies</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tna" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tna</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wrestlinginjury" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#wrestlinginjury</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wrestlingsurgery" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#wrestlingsurgery</a></p>
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