Pour that glass of bubbly, we're back with another awesome episode of Wrestling Winedown! Lo is joined by Wrestling TikToker and ASL Interpreter, Sydney Rainey. Sydney has been able to eloquently combine her two loves to create content that reaches the deaf and hard of hearing portion of the wrestling community. The duo discuss: Sydney's longtime l…

Grab your sewing kit and a bottle of bubbly, we have a cosplayer on the show! Lo is joined by one of the most creative cosplayers in our community, Ashley aka And Cosplay. The duo discuss: The unique way Ashley became a wrestling fan and what has kept her interested in professional wrestling. When Ashley began cosplaying and who she looked up to as…

Grab your girls and your bubbly, we've got a baddie in the mix! Lo is joined by Shae Cole, Wrestling TikToker and 1/5 of the new female-led podcast, Femme Slam. The duo discuss: How Shae's love of wrestling began with her family and how she has remained a fan for so many years. How Shae has taken the Wrestling TikTok world by storm and what inspire…

Welcome to the 10th episode of our series: The Life Of A Wrestling Fan, where we will be chatting with individuals with amazing careers in a wide variety of sectors who also happen to be wrestling fans! Vanessa Gueverra is a familiar face to the Wrestling Winedown audience, as she has modeled a handful of our merch collections! Along with being a f…

Get your champagne ready, we have a Welsh Baddie on the pod! On this episode of Wrestling Winedown, Lo is joined by wrestling zine creator and podcaster, Meg James. The duo discuss: Meg's longtime love of wrestling and the beautiful reason as to why she has remained a fan When Meg realized she wanted to write about wrestling and details what topics…

It's bubbly time y'all! On this episode of Wrestling Winedown, Lo is joined by seasoned journalist Megan Ambers, whose bylines include Blavity, Revolt, The Source, 1AMRadio and most recently, Bodyslam.net. The duo discuss: Megan's love of professional wrestling and what has kept her interested in the sport over the years. When Megan knew she wanted…

Welcome to the ninth episode of our series: The Life Of A Wrestling Fan, where we will be chatting with individuals with amazing careers in a wide variety of sectors who also happen to be wrestling fans! Amber Charania, Esq. is a music and entertainment lawyer who currently serves as Senior Director of Legal & Business Affairs and Downtown Music Ho…

Pour up the bubbly, we have a combat sports media girlie in the house! Stella Kae, who formerly held positions in WWE and AEW, respectively, is now the proud founder of Sports Bimbo, a hyper-feminine sports media brand. The duo discuss: How Stella was able to land opportunities in WWE as a makeup artist and AEW in a management role, which resulted …

Grab a bottle of Prosecco and your favorite joystick, we're back with a special guest. Lo is joined by Cornell Gunter, who has held positions with WWE NXT, EA Sports and most recently, 2K. The duo discuss: Cornell's love of professional wrestling and how his love has changed throughout the years as he built relationships with wrestlers on the WWE r…

We took our Chardonnay & Chisme talents to the City of Brotherly Love for Wrestlemania 40 weekend! Between the cutesy cocktails and graps, we had to find time for some wrestling girl talk! Lo and Iridian discuss: Our thoughts on this year's Walemania event, which kicked off our Wrestlemania 30 weekend including the 95%/5% demo, security guards shoo…

Can you believe we are less than a month away from Westlemania XL in Philly? Lo is joined by YouTuber and content creator Munah to chat about how to prepare for the biggest wrestling event of the year. The duo discuss: Planning out your Wrestlemania experience including using an itinerary to organize events you would like to attend or are confirmed…

Ain't no party like a Chardonnay and Chisme Party! What a time it is to be a professional wrestling fan and what better time than now for some wrestling girl talk?! Lo and Iridian discuss: WWE's Elimination Chamber match was notably missing Jade Cargill, after it was rumored that she was pulled from the match at the last minute. Was removing Cargil…

Pour up the bubbly, we have a wrestling media girlie in the house! Lo is joined by Haley Miller, a WWE writer for ComicBook.com. The duo discuss: Haley's love of professional wrestling that started after watching Total Divas and how she has remained interested in the sport. When Haley became interested in writing, her history in entertainment writi…

Welcome to the eighth episode of our series: The Life Of A Wrestling Fan, where we will be chatting with individuals with amazing careers in a wide variety of sectors who also happen to be wrestling fans! Dani Venen is a newer wrestling fan who is a photographer that has had the opportunity to photograph AEW talent! We discuss: Dani's love of profe…

What a year 2023 has been in the world of professional wrestling and what better way to wrap up the last 365 days than with some wrestling girl talk! Lo and Iridian are diving into the following topics: The WWE returns we have seen in 2023 including John Cena, Randy Orton, CM Punk, Nia Jax and the signing of former AEW Superstar Jade Cargill. Which…

Welcome to the seventh episode of our new series: The Life Of A Wrestling Fan, where we will be chatting with individuals with amazing careers in a wide variety of sectors who also happen to be wrestling fans! Marj Santaromana, a longtime wrestling fan, is a cake decorator by day and a badass wrestling merch/pin maker and wrestling cosplayer by nig…

Grab your Prosecco (we sure did!) and get ready for some wrestling girl talk. Lo & Iridian discuss: A brief review of Issa Rae's newest Prosecco wine, Viarae, sold at Target. Jade Cargill's on-screen debut in WWE, her face-offs with different women on the WWE rosters and what brand we think she will initially end up on. WWE's portrayal of Jade Carg…

Grab your finest bubbly, it's time for some wrestling girl talk! Lo and Iridian are diving into the following topics: Former AEW TBS Champion Jade Cargill has departed All Elite Wrestling and is now a WWE Superstar Did AEW utilize Jade properly during her run with the company? Who we would like to see Jade feud with first in WWE Why it is imperativ…

Crack your finest wine open, this episode is one for the books! Lo is joined by talented wrestling writer Lyric Swinton! The duo discuss: Lyric's passion for professional wrestling and how she is able to keep up with NJPW (yes, she stays up to watch in realtime!) How the wrestling media space has treated her so far and what it means to her to be a …

It's bubbly time! On this episode, Lo is joined by talented wrestling artist Mel Coleman, who currently has her art featured on AEW television. The duo discuss: Mel's love of professional wrestling that started as a child and how she has remained interested in the sport. When Mel became interested in creating wrestling art and how the inception of …

Grab your glass of Prosecco, this is going to be a good one! Lo is joined by Dark Side Of The Ring star, Lacey Lulu Creighton! The duo discuss: Lacey's longtime love of professional wrestling and what has kept her interested for so long. The amazing story of how Lacey came across the role of Sunny in the VICE TV Series, Dark Side of The Ring. How L…

Grab your finest bubbly, it's time for some good ole girl talk! Lo and Iridian are diving into the following topics: The latest on Wrestlecon and what other wrestling conventions can do moving forward to ensure both talent and attendees are safe and comfortable. AEW's rumored return to Chicago and what our fellow Chicago girlie thinks about the amo…

Pour up the bubbly, we have a girlie in the house! Lo is joined by Mikayla Mortimer, the founder and creative mind. behind MikKnacks. The duo discuss: Mikayla's love of professional wrestling that started as a child and how she has remained interested in the sport. When Mikayla became interested in art and she shares her "aha!" moment when she knew…

Grab the bubbly, it's time for some good ole girl talk! Lo and Iridian are diving into the following topics: Iridian's experience so far on Fightful's AEW Collision Post Show. AEW's Forbidden Door and what matches we are looking forward to the most. The Owen Hart Tournament Cup: the full brackets, what we love about the tournament, what we hope cha…

Grab your finest bubbly, this Chardonnay and Chisme is a special one: Iridian has FINALLY made it to the West Coast and what better way to celebrate than with some wrestling girl talk?! On this episode, Lo and Iridian discuss: Iridian's newest endeavor with Fightful Our thoughts on Mercedes vs Willow at the latest NJPW Event in California AEW's Fig…

Chill the wine, it's prediction time! Lo is joined by podcast host Iridian Fierro to give our predictions heading into AEW's Double or Nothing here in Vegas. Music- Prod. by Jay 808 Logo Design- Joy Lin Arness Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwdcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwdcast Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wwdcast Facebook: https://www.faceboo…

CONTENT WARNINGS: Mentions of Murder, SA. Welcome to the sixth episode of our new series: The Life Of A Wrestling Fan, where we will be chatting with individuals with amazing careers in a wide variety of sectors who also happen to be wrestling fans! Jimanekia Eborn is a longtime wrestling fan who is also a Trauma Specialist, Sex Educator and has re…

Welcome to the fifth episode of our new series: The Life Of A Wrestling Fan, where we will be chatting with individuals with amazing careers in a wide variety of sectors who also happen to be wrestling fans! Sam Teplitz is a longtime wrestling fan who also happens to be an Entertainment Costuming Dresser at the happiest place on earth: Disneyland! …

Women's History Month is recognized every March and is a time to reflect and appreciate the women who have made an impact on this world. On this episode, Lo is joined by wrestling and entertainment journalist, Candace Cordelia, to chat about some of the women in wrestling that they have personally been inspired by and hope to shine light on women t…

It's time for some bubbly, it's time to celebrate! We are celebrating the 100th episode of Wrestling Winedown with a special edition of Chardonnay & Chisme, your wrestling girl talk. On this episode, Lo and Iridian discuss: Mercedes Moné making her debut in NJPW, the touching documentary that accompanied her appearance and seeing Mercedes wrestle f…

Grab the celebratory bubbly: Wrestling Winedown is (finally) back from break and we are here with a fellow Las Vegan! Diana Sandoval is a local ring announcer who has been making waves on the independent wrestling scene. The duo discuss: Diana's love of professional wrestling that began at the age of ten, what has kept her interest for years and wh…

Lo sat down virtually with independent wrestler Che Cabrera to discuss his career thus far including training at Santino Bros Wrestling Academy in California; some of his favorite matches and opponents as both a singles and tag team competitor; the inspiration behind his nickname "Latino Meat"; regaining the Santino Bros. Heavyweight Title and his …

Lo sat down virtually with independent wrestler Jake Something to discuss his career thus far including some of his favorite opponents; the humble beginnings of the Jake Something Girlies and his thoughts on the mighty collective; his appearances on AEW Dark and what the future looks like for the current AAW Champion. Jake Something on Socials: Twi…

Grab the bubbly, it's time for some good ole girl talk! Lo and Iridian are diving into the following topics: Lo's trips to NYC to speak on the Behind the Magic: WOC In Wrestling panel at New York Comic Con (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QLJIEGJS3E) and LA for GCW LA. The latest on Sasha Banks/Mercedes Varnado and Naomi/Trinity Fatu and if we sho…

Welcome to the fourth episode of our new series: The Life Of A Wrestling Fan, where we will be chatting with individuals with amazing careers in a wide variety of sectors who also happen to be wrestling fans! Maegan Rivera is a Jane of all trades who is a special education teacher and a chef who also happens to be a professional wrestling fan. The …

Wrestling gear can showcase and even add personality to a wrestler's gimmick. On this episode, Lo is joined by talented gear maker, Christina Cole. The duo discuss: How Christina knew at a young age that she wanted to be involved in the professional wrestling business and how she eventually got her start with gear making. Christina's journey and ex…

It's been a minute but we are back with your ultimate wrestling girl talk hosted by Lo and Iridian Fierro, our social media assistant and the co-founder/host of the Wrestfriends Podcast! The duo discuss All Out Weekend in Chicago including: AAW Pro and Lo meeting Jake Something after designing a shirt for him that is sold on Pro Wrestling Tees (htt…

Welcome to the third episode of our new series: The Life Of A Wrestling Fan, where we will be chatting with individuals with amazing careers in a wide variety of sectors who also happen to be wrestling fans! On this episode, Lo is joined by Ben Morse, a current professor at my alma mater, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Ben previously served i…

The girls are here and we're AEW All Out bound baby! Not only are we giving our predictions in this episode, but we are talking about the chisme heard 'round the Internet with Eddie/Sammy and Britt/Thunder, as well as what events we are looking forward to over the weekend and of course, what fits we plan to rock! Music- Fior Murua, Ricci Beats @pro…

Pour up the bubbly, we have a fellow Las Vegan in the Winedown Studios! Lo is joined by Ventika Henderson, a female wrestling illustrator based in Las Vegas. The duo discuss: Ventika's love of professional wrestling that started as a child and how she has remained interested in the sport, while also exploring new styles of wrestling including death…

Pour up your favorite red wine and get ready to Winedown with us! On this episode of Wrestling Winedown, Lo is joined by artist Rob Schamberger. Rob's work can be seen on WWE Shop, WWE Auction, Schamberger Labs and in the homes of many wrestling fans! The duo discuss: Rob's career in art and when he knew wrestling art was his passion When Rob's lov…

There's never a dull moment in the wrestling world and that's what we live for! On this episode of Chardonnay & Chisme, Lo and Iridian spill the wine on: Mercedes Varnado aka Sasha Banks' upcoming appearance at C2E2 in Chicago and her rumored $30,000 booking fee for non-wrestling appearances. The premature news of WWE Raw changing from PG to TV-14 …

Welcome to the second episode of our new series: The Life Of A Wrestling Fan, where we will be chatting with individuals with amazing careers in a wide variety of sectors who also happen to be wrestling fans! On this episode, Lo is joined by Mimi Chelles, a current Project Manager at Meta who previously served as an Executive Assistant in companies…

Juneteenth 2022 is right around the corner and Black Wrestle Fest is set to host a 2-day event of inclusive fanfare fusing urban culture and sports entertainment. Lo is joined by the event's lead Danielle Sullivan to discuss: how the idea of Black Wrestle Fest came about and what the "aha" moment was to move forward with creating the event. what fa…

It's been awhile, but we are back with another episode of Chardonnay & Chisme! Lo and Iridian record the episode live together in Chicago and discuss MJF's current situation in AEW including missing a meet and greet during Double or Nothing weekend and his "pipe-bomb" promo on a recent episode of AEW Dynamite Our thoughts on how fans have handled t…

Grab your glass of Prosecco, this is going to be a good one! Lo is joined by Candace Cordelia is a contributor to Busted Open Radio, Fightful Magazine, Broadway World and Pro Wrestling Illustrated. The duo discuss: Candace's love of wrestling and who she enjoyed watching back in 2016 when she first became a fan versus now. Candace's roles as contri…

Welcome to our new series of episodes: The Life Of A Wrestling Fan, where we will be chatting with individuals with amazing careers in a wide variety of sectors who also happen to be wrestling fans! On this episode, Lo is joined by Andria Parides, an Executive Producer who has worked for networks including MTV, VH1, E! Entertainment and even produc…

This is one of the most inspiring episodes that we've hosted here on Wrestling Winedown, so kick back, relax and enjoy! Lo is joined by Victor Perry, a teacher in the New York area who went viral on Twitter for sharing the wrestling club that he started at his school. In this episode, Victor and Lo discuss: Victor's interest in wrestling and the im…

Lo is back and ready to spill the wine on her first Wrestlemania experience in Dallas, Texas! Joined by Iridian Fierro, travel partner and the host of Wrestfriends, as well as Kaycee Liendo, the trio discuss: The travel packages WWE offered for Wrestlemania 38 and if fans should plan to purchase one for future Manias Our experiences at Wrestlecon m…

Ladies and Gentleman.. we are on the road to Wrestlemania! On this episode, Lo is joined by podcaster Iridian Fierro and wrestling influencer and cosplayer Brittni Sacco to cover all things Wrestlemania. The trio discuss: Necessities to bring to Wrestlemania week/weekend What WWE and non-related WWE shows and events fans should check out during the…