Tyler Tirva is back again! Tyler Tirva is a veteran Canadian professional wrestler who has wrestled for WWE, TNA Wrestling, AEW, and numerous major independent wrestling companies across North America. He's both tagged with and wrestled against Cody Deaner countless times in the past. He's also been on the show and shared his personal story and journey which is available now in the archives! In this episode, Cody and Tyler explore the idea that in professional wrestling one of the most important things to build into your match is ANTICIPATION. They then discuss how you can apply this thinking to your personal relationships. It's Relationship Advice 101 with Tyler Tirva! Support Tyler Tirva by following his socials: Instagram @tylertirva - http://instagram.com/tylertirva  X @TylerTirva - http://x.com/tylertirva  Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner Buy a shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner Subscribe to the show's YouTube page at http://youtube.com/@codydeanerpodcast To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

Jake O'Reilly is back again! Jake has been wrestling for over 20 years. He was trained by "Showtime" Eric Young and has appeared in rings in Japan, US, Canada and all over the world. He's worked for TNA Wrestling, AEW, Rock Solid Wrestling and other major independent wrestling events worldwide. *Disclaimer* This episode was filmed prior to an incident between Jake O'Reilly and a wrestling fan at NEO Wrestling in Niagara Falls, Ontario. In this episode, Cody and Jake explore the idea that in professional wrestling it's important to discover who you really are in the ring and to "find your moveset." They then discuss how this idea relates to both our personal and professional lives outside the wrestling business. Support Jake O'Reilly by following his socials: Instagram @jakeoreilly15 - http://instagram.com/jakeoreilly15  X @IrishJake15 - http://x.com/irishjake15  Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner Buy a shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner Subscribe to the show's YouTube page at http://youtube.com/@codydeanerpodcast To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

John Skyler is back again! Skyler is one half of the TNA Wrestling Tag Team "The Great Hands." He has wrestled for the WWE, NXT, AEW and now full-time with TNA Wrestling.  In this episode, Cody and Skyler explore the idea that in pro wrestling, you get to choose your experience. Both the experience you want... and your response to it. They then discuss how this idea relates to our lives in some insightful ways. Support John Skyler by following his socials: Instagram @thejohnskyler - http://instagram.com/thejohnskyler  X @TheJohnSkyler - http://x.com/thejohnskyler  Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner Buy a shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner Subscribe to the show's YouTube page at http://youtube.com/@codydeanerpodcast To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

Tyler Tirva is a veteran Canadian professional wrestler who has wrestled for WWE, TNA Wrestling, AEW, and numerous major independent wrestling companies across North America. He's both tagged with and wrestled against Cody Deaner countless times in the past. He's also been on the show and shared his personal story and journey which is available now in the archives! In this episode, Cody and Tyler explore the idea that in professional wrestling (and in life) ... what matters most is the "POP" at the finish. And all the steps it takes in order to make that finish matter the most.  Support Tyler Tirva by following his socials: Instagram @tylertirva - http://instagram.com/tylertirva  X @TylerTirva - http://x.com/tylertirva  Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner Buy a shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner Subscribe to the show's YouTube page at http://youtube.com/@codydeanerpodcast To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

Jake O'Reilly has been wrestling for over 20 years. He was trained by "Showtime" Eric Young and has appeared in rings in Japan, US, Canada and all over the world. He's worked for TNA Wrestling, AEW, Rock Solid Wrestling and other major independent wrestling events worldwide. *Disclaimer* This episode was filmed prior to an incident between Jake O'Reilly and a wrestling fan at NEO Wrestling in Niagara Falls, Ontario. In this episode, Cody and Jake explore the idea that in professional wrestling it's not about the moves you do... but to make your audience FEEL something emotionally. They discuss a very dramatic feud they had many years ago that relates to this very subject, that resulted in the police being called to the venue by multiple wrestling fans! They then discuss how this idea relates to both our personal and professional lives outside the wrestling business. Support Jake O'Reilly by following his socials: Instagram @jakeoreilly15 - http://instagram.com/jakeoreilly15  X @IrishJake15 - http://x.com/irishjake15  Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner Buy a shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner Subscribe to the show's YouTube page at http://youtube.com/@codydeanerpodcast To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

John Skyler is one half of the TNA Wrestling Tag Team "The Great Hands." He has wrestled for the WWE, NXT, AEW and now full-time with TNA Wrestling.  In this episode, Cody and Skyler explore the idea that in a professional wrestling the most important thing you can do is JUST GET OVER. They then discuss how this idea relates to our lives in some pretty unique and interesting ways. Support John Skyler by following his socials: Instagram @thejohnskyler - http://instagram.com/thejohnskyler  X @TheJohnSkyler - http://x.com/thejohnskyler  Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner Buy a shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner Subscribe to the show's YouTube page at http://youtube.com/@codydeanerpodcast To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

We’re back for Part 2 with Thelonious Jovinius Harlequin (aka TJ Harley)! As we learned last episode, Cody and TJ have been friends for over 20 years. They first met on the Ontario independent wrestling scene in Canada many moons ago. They’ve done battles together, tagged together, and traveled up and down the roads together. In Part 2 of their conversation, you get to continue taking a journey with them as they discuss TJ’s intriguing career and the lessons he’s learned about life along the way. Support Thelonious Jovinius Harlequin in the following ways: Follow @goodthelonious on Instagram – http://instagram.com/goodthelonious Also follow these YouTube channels: https://www.youtube.com/c/365prowrestling https://www.youtube.com/@tjharley85 Also support Cody Deaner’s new favorite wrestler… The Home Town Man! Get the new HTM debut t-shirt at https://tnamerch.com/collections/home-town-man/products/home-town-man-debut-shirt And listen to his theme song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDgxtWwb-6g This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner  by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1  Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings  

We’re back to our old format for the next 2 episodes… today is Part 1 with Thelonious Jovinius Harlequin (aka TJ Harley)! Cody and TJ have been friends for over 20 years. They first met on the Ontario independent wrestling scene in Canada many moons ago. They’ve done battles together, tagged together, and traveled up and down the roads together. In this episode, you get to join them on their travels as they discuss TJ’s amazing and insightful wrestling journey and all the lessons he’s learned along the way. Support Thelonious Jovinius Harlequin in the following ways: Follow @goodthelonious on Instagram – http://instagram.com/goodthelonious Also follow these YouTube channels: https://www.youtube.com/c/365prowrestling https://www.youtube.com/@tjharley85 Also support Cody Deaner’s new favorite wrestler… The Home Town Man! Get the new HTM debut t-shirt at https://tnamerch.com/collections/home-town-man/products/home-town-man-debut-shirt And listen to his theme song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDgxtWwb-6g This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner  by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1  Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings

Liam Carr is an independent professional wrestler based out of Liverpool, England. He is the youngest British wrestler to ever do a Canadian Winter Death Tour. At only 24 years old, he is also the owner of "Live Pro Wrestling" & "Infinite Promotions." In this episode, Cody and Liam explore the idea that in a professional wrestling match, the "pop" at the finish (or end) of the match matters the most. They then discuss how this idea relates to our lives in many unique and interesting ways. Support Liam Carr by following him on Instagram: http://instagram.com/liamcarruk  Also, follow Infinite Promotions on Instagram at http://instagram.com/infinite_promotions_uk  Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

Tarik is a veteran independent professional wrestler from Ontario, Canada. He has wrestled all over the country and been in the ring with some of the best pro wrestlers of the modern era. He is known as "Mr. Punch, Kick, Chop." In this episode, Cody Deaner and Tarik explore the idea of how important it is to "Pay Your Dues." Not only in the world of professional wrestling... but also in life. Support Tarik by following him on Instagram: http://instagram.com/punchkickchop_tarik  Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

Notorious TID is a retired veteran independent professional wrestler based out of Ontario, Canada. He is the founder of one of the original pro wrestling podcasts before podcasts were even a thing!  In this episode, Cody Deaner and TID explore the idea of how important it is to "Look The Part" in professional wrestling. And, of course, how this advice can also help you succeed in life. Support TID by subscribing to his TIDTalk YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/@tidtalk  Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

Ben Nelson Creed is a former professional wrestler from British Columbia, Canada known as "The Mad Bomber." He is also an amazing author. Cody Deaner wrote the foreword to Ben's latest book "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life." Ben also wrote an autobiography about the numerous trials and tribulations in his wrestling career entitled "You're gonna hurt yourself: Daily struggles of small time wrestlers." In this episode, Cody Deaner and Bomber explore Rule #10 in his book "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life" - the rule known as "Go Where You're Valued." Support Ben by purchasing his books here: "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life" "You're Gonna Hurt Yourself" Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

"Rest When Dead" is more than just a brand... it's a way of life. Aaron York has worn many hats and works tirelessly to make various ventures a success. He's the owner of Rest When Dead Clothing Company. He's the owner of CEO Fit Supplements. He runs a successful fitness centre - Hustle Culture Fitness. And now he's the owner of a brand-new Canadian wrestling independent wrestling company - Reaper Wrestling.   Cody and Aaron sit down to discuss Aaron's "rest when you're dead" attitude that he brings to his businesses. As well as the successful debut of Reaper Wrestling. They talk about how Aaron's vision has been able to come to fruition and the plans to make Reaper Wrestling a destination for both top-notch professional wrestlers, but dedicated hardcore wrestling fans.   Watch Reaper Wrestling on Youtube -  ⁨@ReaperWrestling⁩    Get tickets to Reaper Wrestling events at http://reaperwrestling.com   Also check out Rest When Dead Clothing at http://restwhendead.ca   And finally, check out http://ceofit.ca 

Liam Carr is an independent professional wrestler based out of Liverpool, England. He is the youngest British wrestler to ever do a Canadian Winter Death Tour. At only 24 years old, he is also the owner of "Live Pro Wrestling" & "Infinite Promotions." In this episode, Cody and Liam explore the idea of how important it is to "Pay Your Dues." Not only in the world of professional wrestling... but also in life. Support Liam Carr by following him on Instagram: http://instagram.com/liamcarruk  Also, follow Infinite Promotions on Instagram at http://instagram.com/infinite_promotions_uk  Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

Notorious TID is a retired veteran independent professional wrestler based out of Ontario, Canada. He is the founder of one of the original pro wrestling podcasts before podcasts were even a thing!  In this episode, Cody Deaner and TID explore the idea of succeeding in wrestling by following this one piece of advice: "If you believe... they'll believe." And, of course, how this advice can also help you succeed in life. Support TID by subscribing to his TIDTalk YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/@tidtalk  Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

Tarik is a veteran independent professional wrestler from Ontario, Canada. He has wrestled all over the country and been in the ring with some of the best pro wrestlers of the modern era. He is known as "Mr. Punch, Kick, Chop." In this episode, Cody Deaner and Tarik explore the idea of how important it is to "Find Your Moveset." Not only in the world of professional wrestling... but also in life. Support Tarik by following him on Instagram: http://instagram.com/punchkickchop_tarik  Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

Ben Nelson Creed is a former professional wrestler from British Columbia, Canada known as "The Mad Bomber." He is also an amazing author. Cody Deaner wrote the foreword to Ben's latest book "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life." Ben also wrote an autobiography about the numerous trials and tribulations in his wrestling career entitled "You're gonna hurt yourself: Daily struggles of small time wrestlers." In this episode, Cody Deaner and Bomber explore the first rule in his book "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life" - the rule known as "Work the Gimmick." Support Ben by purchasing his books here: "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life" "You're Gonna Hurt Yourself" Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

David Sahadi is a legendary professional wrestling producer, director, creator, and author. He is the creative director behind many of your favourite music videos and video packages from the WWE "Attitude Era." He is also a prolific author and Cody's former colleague at TNA Wrestling. In this episode, Cody Deaner and David Sahadi explore some advice that is often given to young professional wrestlers starting out in the business - "Less is more." Cody and David explore how this advice doesn't just apply to wrestling, but to producing wrestling, writing wrestling, and of course... how it applies to life itself. Check out David Sahadi's books, new sitcom "24 Station Street," and new merch drops over at http://barwisdom.co Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

David Sahadi is a legendary professional wrestling producer, director, creator, and author. He is the creative director behind the infamous RAW is War rooftop opening credits and numerous video packages and promos at the height of the WWE "Attitude Era." In this episode, Cody Deaner and David Sahadi explore an age old adage used in pro wrestling - "Make them feel something." Cody and David explore how important this advice is in not just professional wrestling, but life itself. Check out David Sahadi's books, new sitcom "24 Station Street," and new merch drops over at http://barwisdom.co Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com 

Cody Deaner updates his loyal listeners on the reason for his hiatus and what to expect with the new format and new upcoming episodes of "Wrestling is Life is Wrestling"   Learn more about the podcast at http://codydeaner.com/podcast   Support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit - http://ceofit.ca