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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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: 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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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:

📷 @fmwleatherchainsawtony

🐦 @tonymyers74

📺 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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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! 🐩🐶

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!

🔊: 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

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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

NOTE: 日本語編集版

*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!

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:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/erin-receive-excision-surgery-for-endometriosis?fbclid=PAAaatSzGSaxP9HdpD7wMPNh32vMMjsdhT4q4fOHUOgv9N67saz89tSNC9bRc

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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/erin-receive-excision-surgery-for-endometriosis?fbclid=PAAaatSzGSaxP9HdpD7wMPNh32vMMjsdhT4q4fOHUOgv9N67saz89tSNC9bRc

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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/erin-receive-excision-surgery-for-endometriosis?fbclid=PAAaatSzGSaxP9HdpD7wMPNh32vMMjsdhT4q4fOHUOgv9N67saz89tSNC9bRc

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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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

https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/mercerstore.html

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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!

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.

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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

New Japan Pro Wrestling's Aaron Henare is the only full-time contracted professional wrestler of Māori 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!

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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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:

https://fb.me/e/2xV1jr06u?mibextid=Gg3lNB

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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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.

🔊 https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast

Follow:

@jt_ hollow

@heathencombat

@dmdownunder

www.deathmatchreaper.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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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!

🔊 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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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.

🔊: https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast

🐦@isaiahbroner

📷@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 — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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!

🔊: https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast

@facesfeelscast

@drxredacted

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations

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.

🔊: https://linktr.ee/facesfeelscast

Follow on Social Media:

@jordansamson95 @deathmatchdownunder @ICWNHB

Special thanks to @adrenalineprowrestling for their amazing hospitality!!

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/faces-and-feels/donations