- 149. Mikey Nicholls
This week we're joined by NJPW & TMDK's Mikey Nicholls.
Mikey was gracious enough to jump on the line with me while on the road for the New Japan Cup tour and take a walkback through his entire career, starting all the way back in his teens when he & his friends decided to teach themselves how to wrestle!
Then we find out how a doomed trip to the USA would see him walk into the NJPW Dojo and begin a journey that would take him to Noah, WWE and eventually full circle back to NJPW.
We're also talking about his involvement with Dude Where's My Ring and his upcoming first ever Deathmatch this Thursday night right here in Perth WA!
Get your tickets:
https://jackrabbitslims.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/2619a21b-1ce9-4f10-acd4-2f51734ef204?fbclid=IwAR2G4H6pGfW0NbVUX2bSPoDXl9rO9yT5f59Pcb0DITs78EEM2hGJbsB88b4
Follow Mikey Online: @mikeynicholls
LISTEN & LINKS HERE: https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
Watch every Dude, Where's My Ring? Show FOR FREE On YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@DWMRPerth?si=MDiTqw8U99PfIzQb
Follow on social media: @dwmrperth
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
If you can please help support Sean's family by picking up his merch:
https://www.deathmatchworldwide.com/category/sean-patrick-o-brien
RIP SPO.
#SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations1h 11m - Mar 26, 2024 - 148. Ryan Betson
Second episode of 2024 (it's March) and who better to hit up and hang out with than my homie from the other side of the country and a man who has lived a very similar journey in wrestling, Ryan Betson!
I first met Ryan as the voice of DMDU's DREAM tournament.
Listen in as we interview each other about how we side hatched our way into wrestling commentary!
LISTEN & LINKS HERE:
https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
Follow Ryan!
Twitter:
@HaggardMC
@PopCulturists
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@ThePopCulturists?si=STiZhIRElZfNIxYW
Apple Podcasts:Β https://apple.co/2L3O92m
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3awp6jA
Watch every Dude, Where's My Ring? Show FOR FREE On YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@DWMRPerth?si=MDiTqw8U99PfIzQb
And follow on social media: @dwmrperth
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
If you can please help support Sean's family by picking up his merch:
https://www.deathmatchworldwide.com/category/sean-patrick-o-brien
RIP SPO.
#SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations1h 48m - Mar 7, 2024 - 147. Brewcha Libre
Wait... so you're telling me there is a wrestling themed craft beer? In my home town? Named Brewcha Libre!? and they are about to release a TMDK themed beer!?!
Don't worry! I'm on the case!
Tune in for the first show of 2024 as we sit down with Ryan from Brewcha Libre and learn how this wrestling fan created his own beer brand!
All info can be found at: https://www.brewchalibre.com/
LISTEN & LINKS HERE:
https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
Watch every Dude, Where's My Ring? Show FOR FREE On YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@DWMRPerth?si=MDiTqw8U99PfIzQb
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
If you can please help support Sean's family by picking up his merch:
https://www.deathmatchworldwide.com/category/sean-patrick-o-brien
RIP SPO. #SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations39m - Feb 21, 2024 - 146. Chainsaw Tony Myers
Take a walk through the independent wrestling scene of Japan alongside the FMW & WING legend 'Chainsaw' Tony Myers!
Tony has been living the dream working in Japan for the vast majority of his career alongside icons Onita & Mr Pogo.
We're rewinding all the way back to his start in Memphis, diving into the Japanese scene and celebrating Tony's love of Japan.
LISTEN & LINKS HERE:
https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
Follow Tony:
π· @fmwleatherchainsawtony
π¦ @tonymyers74
πΊ https://youtube.com/@thattonymyers?si=8stAP3I3goovfUX5
Watch every Dude, Where's My Ring? Show FOR FREE On YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@DWMRPerth?si=MDiTqw8U99PfIzQb
And follow on social media: @dwmrperth
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
If you can please help support Sean's family by picking up his merch:
https://www.deathmatchworldwide.com/category/sean-patrick-o-brien
RIP SPO. #SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations2h 0m - Dec 18, 2023 - 145. DAWGCAST 2 w RPW's Chris Kohlenberg
Christopher Kohlenberg is back to talk Ruthless Pro Wrestling!
Specifically running a retrospective on running their first tournament King of the Kill!
We also preview their upcoming shows and most importantly we talk about DAWWWWGS!
Featuring guest hosts Mochi & Pork chop! π©πΆ
Follow Ruthless Pro Wrestling on Instagram & Twitter: @ruthlesapro419 & Facebook: @ruthlessprowrestlingofficial
And don't miss out in their first No Ring show on December 9th WHITE OUT!
π: https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
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Hear me on commentary for every Dude, Where's My Ring? Show FOR FREE On YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@DWMRPerth?si=MDiTqw8U99PfIzQb
And follow on social media: @dwmrperth
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
If you can please help support Sean's family by picking up his merch:
https://www.deathmatchworldwide.com/category/sean-patrick-o-brien
RIP SPO. #SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations1h 8m - Dec 1, 2023 - 144. Jamie Apps - Australian Wrestling Cards
Today's guest is Jamie Apps, the mind behind Australian Wrestling Cards!
Australian Wrestling Cards is the first if it's kind in this country! An independent series of trading cards inspired by a love for Australian wrestling!
Australian Wrestling Cards gives fans another way to support their favourite wrestlers, find new favourites & show off their passion for Australian professional wrestling.
Every set of Australian Wrestling Cards features a range of the best wrestlers, referees & announcers from around the country!
Jamie tells us all about how he came up with the idea, how he got into wrestling and how he uses his own personal health challenges as motivation to pursue the things he really cares about!
Follow Online @auswrescards & buy online at www.Pariomagazine.com.au while stocks last!
Make sure you take advantage of his Black Friday sale this week!
Promo code for 15%: BLACK15FRIDAY24
Or 25% for subscribers to Patreon.com/jamieappsmedia
LISTEN & LINKS HERE:
https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
Enjoying Faces & Feels? Why not throw your boi a donation or subscription? F&F will always be free but your support would mean the world!
https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d91cde3e-6a0d-42be-ba52-8ec2e9d0dabc/donations
Watch every Dude, Where's My Ring? Show FOR FREE On YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@DWMRPerth?si=MDiTqw8U99PfIzQb
And follow on social media: @dwmrperth
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
If you can please help support Sean's family by picking up his merch:
https://www.deathmatchworldwide.com/category/sean-patrick-o-brien
RIP SPO. #SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations41m - Nov 20, 2023 - Bonus Episode: Sei Ozawa (ζ₯ζ¬θͺη·¨ιη) Uncut Japanese Edit
NOTE: ζ₯ζ¬θͺη·¨ιη
*This is the full uncut edit that contains both english & japanese translation*
If you've ever been to a deathmatch wrestling show, if you've ever seen one on TV or online, if you've ever bought merch... there's a good chance you've seen this man's work. In fact if you're reading this there is a good chance you own a shirt with his art on it.
Sei Ozawa's designs are synonymous with deathmatch wrestling and having a design drawn by him is a bucket list item for wrestlers & promoters from all around the world.
Thanks to the incredible kindness & translating talents of Yuki Kasai Pare, Raffe & Sei are able to bridge the language barrier, sit down and bring you Sei's first ever english interview!
LISTEN & LINKS HERE:
https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
Want to book Sei? Message him on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sei.ozawa.1?mibextid=9R9pXO
Follow Yuki & watch out for her documentary info on Instagram: @yuki.kp
Enjoying Faces & Feels? Why not throw your boi a donation or subscription? F&F will always be free but your support would mean the world!
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Watch every Dude, Where's My Ring? Show FOR FREE On YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@DWMRPerth?si=MDiTqw8U99PfIzQb
And follow on social media: @dwmrperth
Help Erin:
Erin, partner of Callen Butcher was a HUGE of the Deathmatch Downunder family but she has had to step away to focus on her health, please help if you can:
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
If you can please help support Sean's family by picking up his merch:
https://www.deathmatchworldwide.com/category/sean-patrick-o-brien
RIP SPO. #SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations2h 7m - Sep 12, 2023 - 143. Sei Ozawa (English Edit)
If you've ever been to a deathmatch wrestling show, if you've ever seen one on TV or online, if you've ever bought merch... there's a good chance you've seen this man's work. In fact if you're reading this there is a good chance you own a shirt with his art on it.
Sei Ozawa's designs are synonymous with deathmatch wrestling and having a design drawn by him is a bucket list item for wrestlers & promoters from all around the world.
Thanks to the incredible kindness & translating talents of Yuki Kasai Pare, Raffe & Sei are able to bridge the language barrier, sit down and bring you Sei's first ever english interview!
LISTEN & LINKS HERE:
https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
Want to book Sei? Message him on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sei.ozawa.1?mibextid=9R9pXO
Follow Yuki & watch out for her documentary info on Instagram: @yuki.kp
Enjoying Faces & Feels? Why not throw your boi a donation or subscription? F&F will always be free but your support would mean the world!
https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d91cde3e-6a0d-42be-ba52-8ec2e9d0dabc/donations
Watch every Dude, Where's My Ring? Show FOR FREE On YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@DWMRPerth?si=MDiTqw8U99PfIzQb
And follow on social media: @dwmrperth
Help Erin:
Erin, partner of Callen Butcher was a HUGE of the Deathmatch Downunder family but she has had to step away to focus on her health, please help if you can:
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
If you can please help support Sean's family by picking up his merch:
https://www.deathmatchworldwide.com/category/sean-patrick-o-brien
RIP SPO. #SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations1h 45m - Sep 11, 2023 - Bonus Episode: DR3AM Week!
A quick bonus episode running down our week of wrestling:
DWMR's They Don't Even Go Here show at Seasonal Brewing in Perth
DWMR, DMDU & AOW's Re-Arranged show at The Tote in Melbourne
DMDU's DR3AM Tournament in Melbourne
Also contains spoilers for and interviews with the finalists of DR3AM after the 32min mark!
Follow on social media:
@dmdownunder
@dwmrperth
@australianoutlawwrestling
Watch every Dude, Where's My Ring? Show FOR FREE On YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@DWMRPerth?si=MDiTqw8U99PfIzQb
Help Erin:
Erin, partner of Callen Butcher was a HUGE of the Deathmatch Downunder family but she has had to step away to focus on her health, please help if you can:
LISTEN & LINKS HERE:
https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
If you can please help support Sean's family by picking up his merch:
https://www.deathmatchworldwide.com/category/sean-patrick-o-brien
RIP SPO. #SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations55m - Sep 6, 2023 - 142. Zeke Mercer
Ever wanted to drive to a small town in the middle of nowhere on your own to pick a fight with someone you've never met?
Ever wondered what it's like to study by day and wrestle by night?
This is the life of former amateur wrestler tuned pro 'No Mercy' Zeke Mercer.
@zeke_mercer
ο»Ώhttps://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/mercerstore.html
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations54m - Aug 19, 2023 - 141. Wrestling Then & Now w Ace Darling aka Mike Maraldo
During the attitude era the wrestling business was booming! One of wrestlers riding the roads and working for both WWE & WCW was Ace Darling aka Mike Maraldo!
Mike is here to tell us all about my favourite new YouTube channel Wrestling Then & Now where he Interviews wrestlers from all eras! He's also taking us back to the beginning, to how we got started, how he went pro and some CRAZY stories!
We talk about his time working alongside legends like Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Sunny, Chris Candido or even the time The Undertaker wrote his teacher a note to get him out of class...
So tune in for a great fun interview and then subscribe To Wrestling Then & Now on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@wrestlingthenandnow
Follow on Instagram:
@wrestlingthenandnow
@wwfgoldenera
Enjoying Faces & Feels? Why not throw your boi a donation or subscription? F&F will always be free but your support would mean the world!
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LISTEN & LINKS HERE:
https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
If you can please help support Sean's family by picking up his merch:
https://www.deathmatchworldwide.com/category/sean-patrick-o-brien
RIP SPO. #SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations50m - Aug 14, 2023 - 140. Forever Roxy Ryot
Forever Roxy Ryot w Jeremiah Kingsley
WA wrestling is still reeling to the sudden & tragic passing of their own Roxy Ryot aka Kylah.
Her partner Jerimiah Kingsley aka Brenton tells us the story of their lives, love & the terrible disease that took her away so unexpectedly.
This Saturday the 5th of August Jerimiah will be joined by Roxy's family and friends to put on an amazing tribute show to celebrate her life and raise funds for Meningitis Centre Australia.
Get Tickets To Forever Roxy Ryot:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forever-roxy-ryot-a-fund-raising-wrestling-show-tickets-660173706327?aff=oddtdtcreator
Donate To Roxy Ryot's Family:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/forever-roxy-kylah-
mir-cooper
LISTEN & LINKS HERE:
https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
If you can please help support Sean's family by picking up his merch:
https://www.deathmatchworldwide.com/category/sean-patrick-o-brien
RIP SPO. #SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations1h 19m - Aug 2, 2023 - 139. Aaron Henare
New Japan Pro Wrestling's Aaron Henare is the only full-time contracted professional wrestler of MΔori descent and that is not a responsibility he takes lightly.
But before the United Empire, before he was the Ultimate Weapon, even before he began training as a young lion in NJPW's Dojo... he had been fighting his entire life.
Listen in as Aaron rewinds all the way back to when he first saw wrestling on TV, sneaking his way to a front seat at a WWE live event and being hugged by Batista, meeting Bad Luck Fale and earning his opportunity in the Noge Dojo and everything that goes along with being part of the most effective, yet most grueling training systems in the world.
The same system that prepared him to be able to overcome illness and give a 5.25 star performance with Shingo Takagi in the Ultimate Triad match that he invented!
Henare's also speaking about what his heritage means to him and after being kept away for so long how he can't wait to return home, to help his people and to be a positive influence.
Make sure you follow him online: @henarenz
@NJPW1972 #G1CLIMAX33 starts next weekend so tune in and watch the Ultimate Weapon make a HUGE impact in this year's tournament!!
Enjoying Faces & Feels? Why not throw your boi a donation or subscription? F&F will always be free but your support would mean the world!
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LISTEN & LINKS HERE:
https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
RIP SPO. #SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations1h 13m - Jul 4, 2023 - 138. Mad Man Pondo - Big In Japan!
In April Baka Gaijin made their triumphant return to Big Japan Wrestling!
After so many years Mad Man PONDO & Necro Busher were unsure how they would be received... They need not have worried as it all felt like coming home!
Tune in to hear Mad Man Pondo break down the entire tour in his own words! We also rewind all the way back to how the name was invented and how crazy it was trying to get the idea over with the office!
Also what does PONDO think about the new group using that name? He breaks it all down in his own words.
Support Pondo:
Buy the book: Eatsleepwrestle.com
Buy the Shirts: Deathmatchworldwide.com
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations1h 17m - Jun 23, 2023 - 137. Jarrad Slate
As Dude Where's My Ring Keep On Rollin' approaches we're joined by The Local Ledge, The Singlet Tan Terror, No Love, All Fuck, The Motherfucking Bear, Jarrad Slate!
Jarrad has been a mainstay in Australian Wrestling for quite some time and we're rewinding right back to the start and how one day he caught the bus home after school and it dropped him straight into the world of wrestling!
We're also talking about his love of Deathmatch and everything Dude Where's My Ring!
BUY TIX TO DWMR KEEP ON ROLLIN' HERE:
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Follow Dude Where's MY Ring:
Gram: @dudewheresmyring
Twitter: @DWMR_Perth
Enjoying Faces & Feels? Why not throw your boi a donation or subscription? F&F will always be free but your support would mean the world!
https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d91cde3e-6a0d-42be-ba52-8ec2e9d0dabc/donations
LISTEN & LINKS HERE:
https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
RIP SPO. #SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations1h 7m - May 16, 2023 - 136. JT Hollow
New Zealand's deathmatch wrestling scene is on the come up and one of the brightest prospects is 'Voidheart' JT Hollow!
But it wasn't always like that, in fact JT was told that due to an eye condition he could never do anything physical, let alone wrestle!
Listen in an the amazing & funny story as we hang out and learn all about about a young guy chasing the dreams he thought he could never live.
π https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
Follow:
@jt_ hollow
@heathencombat
@dmdownunder
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien. Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
RIP SPO. #SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations1h 8m - May 7, 2023 - Bonus Episode: Madman Pondo Live From Tokyo
Madman Pondo is in the midst of his glorious return to Big Japan Wrestling on the Baka Gaijin tour!
I caught up with Pondo Live at the DDT bar in Shinjuku to finally meet in person and have a chat about the tour!
Tune in and get up to date with everything Madman Pondo & BJW!
π https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
Mke sure you grab Pondo's new shirt @ www.deathmatchworldwide.com
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien.
Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
RIP SPO. #SPOFOREVER
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations5m - Apr 22, 2023 - 135. Isaiah Broner
When I first saw Isaiah Broner he was trading fists in the dirt under a single swinging spotlight...
But it's a very common opinion that this will be far from the brightest lights he will see in his very promising career.
Sure he's a big intimidating guy but what makes Isaiah really special is his humble attitude and his amazing work ethic. He's not afraid to put in the hard work and go about things the right way.
π: https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
π¦@isaiahbroner
π·@isaiahbroner312
This episode & every episode of Faces & Feels is dedicated to the memory of Sean Patrick O'Brien. Thank you being my friend & beleiving in me.
RIP SPO.
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations56m - Apr 6, 2023 - 134. Dr Redacted
It's wheels up on a busy start to the year as Raffe flys out to Japan!
But don't worry the goodness will keep on coming!
First up it's the one & only murder surgeon Dr Redacted!!
Once known as a square headed medical practitioner, forces unknown forced him to changed specialties and now he's completed a double masters in DEATH!
π: https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
@facesfeelscast
@drxredacted
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations51m - Mar 30, 2023 - 133. Jordan Samson
I wanna talk to Samson!
And I did!
I caught up with the Brick Shithouse back in October right after the ICWNHB X DMDU tour, live & in person at Adrenaline Pro Wrestling's Adrenaline Zone.
We break down his history in combat Sports, his short & bloody history with deathmatches, his tour overseas and of course the ICWNHB Australian tour.
π: https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast
Follow on Social Media:
@jordansamson95 @deathmatchdownunder @ICWNHB
Special thanks to @adrenalineprowrestling for their amazing hospitality!!
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations1h 5m - Mar 7, 2023