Join the Generation of Wrestling Podcast (GOW) as FRANCHIZE sits down with former U.S. Marine and current TNA Wrestling star Steve Maclin in an exclusive interview you don’t want to miss. Steve Maclin opens up about his journey from life in the Marines to the bright lights of professional wrestling, his thoughts on the upcoming NXT – TNA Showdown Event, and his excitement for TNA Bound For Glory 2025.
Maclin also dives into his viral Subway Mania moment, the discipline and mindset he brings from the Marines into the ring, and his popular podcast “Boots to Boots” with his wife and current AEW Star Deonna Purrazzo. From TNA’s resurgence to crossover events with WWE NXT and AEW, Maclin gives fans an inside look at the present and future of professional wrestling.
Don’t miss this powerful conversation that combines military grit, wrestling passion, and behind-the-scenes insights from one of TNA’s hardest hitters.
Join The Generation of Wrestling Podcast (GOW) as FRANCHIZE & KING 2COLD sit down with former WWE Superstar and current TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella.
In this deep-dive interview, we cover:
Intro & setting the stage (00:00 – 00:43)
TNA Hall of Fame & its significance (00:43 – 01:11)
TNA invades NXT — how and why (01:11 – 03:36)
Locker room morale in TNA & NXT collaboration (03:36 – 05:09)
Benefits of the NXT-TNA partnership (05:09 – 07:54)
Victory Road pay-per-view promo & build (07:54 – 08:33)
The Hardy Boys vs Dudley Boyz rivalry (08:33 – 09:56)
More on Victory Road storylines (09:56 – 10:40)
Proving Ground & further match setups (10:40 – 11:37)
Mentorship in wrestling & backstage wisdom (11:37 – 12:50)
Father–daughter relationships & life off camera (12:50 – 14:30)
Santino opens up on how TNA’s invasion of NXT is changing the narrative, how the WWE/NXT partnership has aided TNA’s growth, what to expect at Victory Road, and his views on legendary feuds like Hardy vs Dudley. Plus, you’ll hear personal stories about his role as a mentor, balancing life beyond the ring, and more.
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Exclusive Interview with Oddyssey (FKA Odyssey Jones in WWE & NXT) | Generation Of Wrestling Podcast
On this powerful new episode of the Generation Of Wrestling Podcast, hosts FRANCHIZE and KING 2COLD sit down with former WWE Superstar Oddyssey (FKA Odyssey Jones in WWE/NXT) for an in-depth conversation you won’t want to miss. This unfiltered interview covers everything from his journey in WWE and NXT, to life after release, faith, struggles, and what the future holds inside and outside of the squared circle.
Oddyssey opens up about the truth behind his WWE release, the double standards he faced in the wrestling industry and society, and how his strong faith in God and Jesus Christ has helped him stay grounded. He also shares his thoughts on second chances, his personal gym playlist, experiences wrestling in All Japan Pro Wrestling, his relationship with Omos, and so much more.
If you’re a fan of professional wrestling interviews, real talk, and inspirational stories, this is the episode for you.
🔥 Topics Covered (with Time Stamps):
⏱ Countdown – 00:00 - 00:30
🎙 Intro – 00:30 - 01:54
🙌 How Are You? – 01:54 - 02:31
🌍 Culture Shock – 02:42 - 03:56
⚡ Styles Clash – 04:14 - 05:36
📜 Calling Spots – 05:36 - 07:25
🚪 WWE Bound – 07:25 - 09:14
🏋️ Mark Henry’s Influence – 09:14 - 11:42
💪 Big Men in Wrestling – 11:42 - 14:33
⚖️ Double Standards in WWE & Society – 14:33 - 24:09
🙏 Faith in God & Jesus Christ – 25:00 - 32:12
👊 Throwing Hands – 33:05 - 36:23
🔥 Welcome 2 The Ring – 36:23 - 38:51
🤝 Thoughts on Omos – 39:01 - 40:37
🎧 Gym Playlist – 40:37 - 43:23
🏈 NFL & Schedules – 43:33 - 47:42
💵 Capitalism & Business – 47:42 - 51:12
🎌 Anime & Hobbies – 51:12 - 53:35
✅ Wrap Up – 53:35 - 55:30
💥 About Oddyssey (FKA Odyssey Jones):
Best known for his time in WWE NXT, Oddyssey made waves as a powerhouse competitor with unmatched charisma. In this interview, he discusses what’s next in his career, including potential opportunities in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and beyond.
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