South Kongress Podcast

*Link to Brandon Caldwell's Watts Tribute - Houston Chronicle* - https://www.chron.com/culture/music/article/swishahouse-legacy-impact-houston-21347118.php Watts, his music and influence meant so much to me, my friends and my peers. I wanted to tell a few stories about freestyle circles, fruity loops, and just the pride of Texas representation. I finally got to chop it up with my fellow Ringer, fellow Texas guy Joel Anderson about the world, and paths that Watts helped create.

Ahead of June 28's "Return of the King" live event, the ASÉ Wrestling Men's Champion Darius Carter sounds off on inclusion, Black excellence, his wrestling inspirations and aspirations,. and why KevOnStage needs to stay in his lane.

2024's Hater of the Year talks about all the things he can't let go of, and why that's brought out the very best version of him.

One of the game's greatest players is how the head coach. WWE legend Shawn Michaels talks Hell in a Cell, trying to translate talent to success, and the embarrassment of riches that is NXT.

We spoke with WWE Champion Cody Rhodes about the responsibilities of being the man, the personal importance of Atlanta, ending The Bloodline, and so much more!

The All Elite Wrestling World Champion's built a house, and we talk about the things that helped him put it together. Music, horror movies, pain, the need for the right influences around him, and so much more. He's going into the biggest match of his life at AEW's All In pay-per-view, and he's ready to show why he's been trusted to be part of history.

I'm joined by Brian Zilem (Pro wrestling Torch) and Kaden Lee (WrestlePurists) to talk about experiencing Monday Night Raw in person in Austin, Tx, AEW All In coming to Dallas/Fort Worth, and so much more!

SK Investigations No. 001 - Garcia, D. by Cameron Hawkins

SK Investigations No. 002 - Grace, J. by Cameron Hawkins

SK Investigations No. 003 - Hyan by Cameron Hawkins

SK Investigations No. 004 - Knight, K. by Cameron Hawkins

SK Investigations No. 005 - Williams, T. by Cameron Hawkins

Ahead of his Intercontinental Title Match at Money in the Bank, Bron Breakker talks trusting the WWE process, being flexible in your role, running the triple option, being part of a legendary wrestling family, how his love for wrestling came from an unlikely place, and why he never got around to playing as himself in Madden.

Days before her AEW debut at Double or Nothing, Mercedes Moné talks about leaving WWE to pursue her next set of goals, finding sisterhood, the importance of Black women being in the wrestling spotlight, and much more.

link to article at The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/wwe/2024/4/4/24120581/seth-rollins-wwe-wrestlemania-xl-interview Days before pulling double duty at WrestleMania 40, I spoke with Seth Rollins on his place in WWE, how he deals with the moving pieces around him, what he's looking to do going forward, and all those damn getups!

Original article for The Ringer, "Sting Rounds the Bases": https://www.theringer.com/2022/12/29/23529964/sting-all-elite-wrestling-journey-character-history-career-legacy In December 2022, I spoke with Sting about AEW's treatment of his legacy, and how they succeeded where other promotions had failed. Now, ahead of his final match at AEW Revolution, here's that conversation covering his time in WCW, WWE, TNA, and how those missteps helped him plot out his sendoff.

The WWE Women's World Champion talks abut her breakout 2023 that began with her winning the Royal Rumble. She touches on style, authenticity, social media fame, and carving out her very own path in the world of professional wrestling.

Full Article for The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/wwe/2023/11/22/23971751/jey-uso-wwe-survivor-series-wargames-interview-main-event-roman-reigns-usos-bloodline Days before his second consecutive War Games match at WWE Survivor Series, Jey Uso talks about his singles run, adjusting to working alone, when he knew he had the crowd, and what helped him develop his edge.

Article Link: https://www.theringer.com/wwe/2023/11/3/23944228/la-knight-wwe-crown-jewel-2023-interview-attitude-era-influences-slim-jim-timberland-boots Ahead of the biggest match of his career, I talked to LA Knight about timing, Timberlands, Michael Jackson, and so much more. Check out why he's got everyone saying his name.

Full Interview Transcript: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/eddie-kingston-being-roh-champion-won-t-set-until-i-retire-ethan-page-my-radar I caught up with Eddie Kingston a few days after his Ring of Honor World Title win. We talked about processing success, being New York to the bone, dealing with criticism, and pacing yourself for the best possible outcomes.