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Oct 9-10th

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It’s been weeks, or more like months, since I last posted here. Life has had its ups and downs since then. I’ll leave out the downs and focus on the ups, because I’ve spent more time thinking about the bad than I’d like to admit. In my last blog post, I wrote: “I’ve spent most of my life in professional wrestling, learning it, performing it, questioning it, and eventually trying to understand what I can contribute to it beyond my own matches.” — Me I’m actually quite proud of that quote. I think it explains how I feel about this craft and what it means to me. But that last part, “what I can contribute beyond my own matches,” has been on my mind since winning the ROH World Championship. That night, I accomplished something I had spent 22 years working toward. After Final Battle, I remember sitting alone in my room and asking myself one question. “What’s next?” Funny how you can spend most of your life chasing something, finally achieve it, and immediately wonder what you’re supposed to...
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The clock starts here (A new era begins)

​ Last night felt like the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another. I won the first annual Pez Watley Invitational Tournament . On that same night, I announced that on January 9, 2027, ROUND 1 will debut in collaboration with One Fall Wrestling and PRODUCE, introducing the M.A.G. style to the world. For me, these two moments will always be connected. I’ve spent most of my life in professional wrestling, learning it, performing it, questioning it, and eventually trying to understand what I can contribute to it beyond my own matches. M.A.G. is part of that answer. It isn’t my attempt to tell the wrestling world that there is only one way to do this. It’s my attempt to make sure another way continues to exist. I want to preserve what I’ve learned, continue learning from others, and pass those ideas forward to anyone who finds value in them. I’ve decided to look at the next 20 years of my life in wrestling as one complete lifecycle. Twenty years to wrestle. Twenty yea...
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Philly, New Jersey, and NYC week!

​ Wednesday, July 15 – 6:45 PM Today was Tracy Williams’ Catch Point training in Philadelphia. I already knew Tracy was a phenomenal professional wrestler, but I dare say he’s an even better coach. He’s the kind of coach I strive to be for my own students, patient, detailed, and completely invested in making everyone around him better. I’m enjoying every minute of it. We’re still working through the fundamentals, and I’ve already picked up three things I know will stay with me. That’s the mark of a great teacher. The training reminded me of my days on the mats training for Georgia AAU wrestling tournaments. Everyone was drenched in sweat, working hard, learning, pushing each other. It felt honest. It felt right. I’m so glad I came. Thursday, July 16 – 1:30 PM I’m still in bed. Catch Point training absolutely took it out of me. I did both the 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM classes yesterday, and I definitely feel it today. But tonight I step into the ring with the incredibly talented Le...
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Weekend in Spokane

​ June 21st 8am. I’m at the Quest Casino Hotel in Spokane, Washington. Last night I had the chance to step into the ring with Alex Zayne. I believe it was our first singles match, though I should probably check CageMatch before I make that claim with confidence. Haha. I’ve always enjoyed being around Zayne, and getting to work with him was super easy as he’s such a pro. His communication and skill during the match with him was top notch. He was a perfect face for my heel character in Spokane. They cheered him and booed me, the way I think it’s supposed to be. I look forward to working with him again.  This weekend has been a blast. As always, spending time with the Relentless crew was a pleasure, but this trip was made even more memorable by getting to share some time with Bryan Alvarez. Bryan is one of those rare people whose knowledge of professional wrestling seems endless. Whether you’re talking about the business, the sport, or the art form itself, he brings a perspective t...
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Is it just me or…….?

​ Is it just me, or is Veda Scott becoming the voice of independent wrestling? Lately, I find myself associating her voice with the modern independent scene the same way I once associated Dave Prazak and Lenny Leonard with an earlier elite era. When I hear Veda on commentary, it immediately feels like independent wrestling in the best way.  She brings knowledge, authenticity, and a genuine passion for the craft that elevates everything she’s a part of. If Veda is this generation’s Prazak, then who is her Lenny Leonard? 🤔 That’s meant as a compliment to everyone involved. It just feels like we’re witnessing the emergence of another iconic commentary pairing for the independents.
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