The Indy Wrestling Experience

09/17/2026

EPISODE 85 - SAMPSON'S SCALING UP - LINK IN PROFILE!!

We are back this week and Bob is scared for his life. After Sampson fell to #2 in the IWX Power Rankings for September, he returns to the podcast to confront Bob about Bob's error. Once that's smoothed out, Sampson tells his feud with Ghetto Gear Solid, his upcoming appearances at SCW in Detroit, and his recent trips to California. Sampson tells us that, during his last trip to the West Coast, he hooked up with fellow wrestler Epic, and the folks at Scaling Up Catches to confront and catch child predators in Los Angeles. Listen as Sampson gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his incredible work with Scaling Up to get predators off of the streets. Incredible stuff.

We start the show with the Danger Ginger from the BJ & DG Talk Wrestling podcast. DG updates us on the hectic tag team title scene at SPO Wrestling, gives us more clarity on the Hybrid takeover, Sam Reaper's rise, and much more. Then, DG previews his own two shows, the Sunday Main Roster show, and the Tuesday night Indy Wrestling show.

In between guests, Bob and Jon tackle some News and Notes including:

Sammi Chaos crowned Heavyweight Champion at PPW
Jon's roster dwindles with Janai Kai and Masha Slamovich signings
Ramifications and implications of WWE's tryout in South America
IndyWrestling.us halting production of 880 Wrestling Thursday Night Fights
Surprises galore at RPW Destiny VI
Well wishes for Mickie Knuckles
Abadon & Priscilla Kelly get people talking after their match at Lucha Libre & Laughs
Vipress takes down Otis Cogar
The Breadwinners finally reach the mountain top in Chaotic Wrestling

In our Control Center, we preview shows at two of our favorite promotions. As always we thank them for allowing us use of their audio in the Control Center:

Focus Pro
The Crypt

Next week, the guys returns with more deep dives into the world of independent wrestling. STAY TUNED!!

09/17/2026

EPISODE 85 - SAMPSON'S SCALING UP

We are back this week and Bob is scared for his life. After Sampson fell to #2 in the IWX Power Rankings for September, he returns to the podcast to confront Bob about Bob's error. Once that's smoothed out, Sampson tells his feud with Ghetto Gear Solid, his upcoming appearances at SCW in Detroit, and his recent trips to California. Sampson tells us that, during his last trip to the West Coast, he hooked up with fellow wrestler Epic, and the folks at Scaling Up Catches to confront and catch child predators in Los Angeles. Listen as Sampson gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his incredible work with Scaling Up to get predators off of the streets. Incredible stuff.

We start the show with the Danger Ginger from the BJ & DG Talk Wrestling podcast. DG updates us on the hectic tag team title scene at SPO Wrestling, gives us more clarity on the Hybrid takeover, Sam Reaper's rise, and much more. Then, DG previews his own two shows, the Sunday Main Roster show, and the Tuesday night Indy Wrestling show.

In between guests, Bob and Jon tackle some News and Notes including:

Sammi Chaos crowned Heavyweight Champion at PPW
Jon's roster dwindles with Janai Kai and Masha Slamovich signings
Ramifications and implications of WWE's tryout in South America
IndyWrestling.us halting production of 880 Wrestling Thursday Night Fights
Surprises galore at RPW Destiny VI
Well wishes for Mickie Knuckles
Abadon & Priscilla Kelly get people talking after their match at Lucha Libre & Laughs
Vipress takes down Otis Cogar
The Breadwinners finally reach the mountain top in Chaotic Wrestling

In our Control Center, we preview shows at two of our favorite promotions. As always we thank them for allowing us use of their audio in the Control Center:

Focus Pro
The Crypt

Next week, the guys returns with more deep dives into the world of independent wrestling. STAY TUNED!!

We are back this week and Bob is scared for his life. After Sampson fell to #2 in the IWX Power Rankings for September, he returns to the podcast to confront Bob about Bob's error. Once that's smoothed out, Sampson tells his feud with Ghetto Gear Solid, his upcoming appearances at SCW in Detroit, an...

09/10/2026

EPISODE 84 - IT'S OUR 5TH ANNIVERSARY - LINK IN COMMENTS

We are back to the normal program this week and just in time to celebrate the fifth anniversary of IWX. Bob and Jon start the show looking back at five years and forward to the future. Bob recently formulated a detailed algorithm for this year's IWX Top 1000 and showed it to Jon. Jon thinks Bob and Scott Steiner need to teach a math class now.

Elsewhere in our News and Notes segment we discuss:

The Butcher and Bill Dundee pass away
Kristin Blaze vs Ruthie Jay had a match of the year candidate at Coastal Championship Wrestling
EC3 says WWE doesn't want independent wrestlers anymore
WWE cuts several performers from LFG and WWE ID
JB Andersen's insane death match wish list
Is streaming of independent wrestling destroying the live experience?
New in the IWX Monthly Rankings for September
Wrestival to return in December 2026
Paul Walter Hauser vs Steve Corino announced for Premier Wrestling Federation on 9/20

We also bring back the old segment from old shows and congratulate several new champions crowned over the past week, including Malakai Black winning the PROGRESS Men's Championship.

Next up, Rich Buchholtz from RPW Ragin Pro Wrestling joins us in our walk down memory lane for the last five years of IWX, gives us the report from the Rebuild Rumble that took place on August 29, and previews RPW Destiny VI coming up this Saturday. Before we let Rich go, Bob tests out a new segment called The Cross Examination. Listen as Bob puts Rich on the hot seat!

Finally, in our Control Center, we preview shows from two promotions coming up this weekend. As always, we thank these promotions for allowing us to use their audio. This Saturday, check out these shows at:

Insurgence Pro Wrestling
All Star Wrestling Association

Next week, we will be back with an update from the Danger Ginger and much more. STAY TUNED!!

09/09/2026

NEW EPISODE!

EPISODE 14 - AN EYE FOR AN EYE- LINK IN COMMENTS

We are back with Lucha Underground, Season 1, Episode 14 "Open Mic Night." Last week, Cage defeated Johnny Mundo, Son of Havoc's woes continued, and Pentagon Jr started on a new, violent mission. This week, we see Pentagon, Jr again, Havoc tries to right the ship, and we find out more about the situation involving Fenix, Mil Muertes & Cristina.

The card:

Fenix vs Argenis
Johnny Mundo vs Son of Havoc
Pentagon Jr. vs Ricky Mandel

Next week, Episode 15 "An Eye for an Eye" will feature an important six-person tag match, Ivelisse taking control, and more Mil Muertes. STAY TUNED!!!

09/09/2026

On this day, the 5th anniversary of The Indy Wrestling Experience, we update our mission statement with a new "About" post that introduces all of you to the new era.

WELCOME TO IWX!

Five years ago today, I sat down and wrote my first post, “Welcome to the Experience.” At that point, The Indy Wrestling Experience was just the beginning of…

09/01/2026

IWX MEN'S & TAG TEAM RANKINGS FOR SEPTEMBER ARE UP!! LINK IN COMMENTS!!

Men's #1 - Vito Fratelli
Tag Team #1 - Mariachi Montaña

Two new , both from the West Coast and both representing NTLL !!

Vito takes over the top men's spot from Sampson after adding the East Los Lucha championship and successfully defending his NTLL title AND reaching the finals of the Ginsburg Cup at WCWC.

Mariachi Montaña reaches #1 after successfully defending their NTLL and FSW titles, while chasing even more titles elsewhere.

Power Rankings videos start tomorrow. STAY TUNED!!

09/01/2026

IWX INTERGENDER RANKINGS FOR SEPTEMBER ARE UP!! LINK IN COMMENTS!

Tyree Taylor takes over the top spot after adding the Chaotic Wrestling championship to his Rad Pro Rasslin title. All while carrying on a violent feud with Mani Ariez over at Focus Pro!

Men's rankings coming next. STAY TUNED!!