Bobby Steveson: From WWE’s Damon Kemp to Nashville’s Country Stage

From the ring to the writer’s room, Bobby Steveson (aka WWE’s Damon Kemp) joins host Matt Burrill for a powerful conversation on chasing a second dream. The Minnesota native opens up about how music was always in the background, even while rising through the ranks of pro wrestling. Now based in Nashville, Bobby shares what it’s like stepping into the country music world with a debut EP on the way. They dive into the art of co-writing, lessons learned from mentors in both wrestling and music, and the emotional depth behind Bobby’s songwriting. He reflects on how wrestling shaped his performance instincts, how his Midwest upbringing keeps him grounded, and why vulnerability is at the core of everything he’s building now. Whether you’re a fan of suplexes or storytelling, this is one of those episodes that hits hard. Follow on Social Media: Bobby Steveson (Guest): @bobbysteveson Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy Chapters (00:00:00) - Matt Burrill(00:00:21) - Bobby Stevenson(00:02:00) - Damon Kemp on Starting a Country Music Band(00:04:28) - Gopher Dual-Weight Champion(00:07:58) - Former Indiana wrestler Brandon Egg on wrestling in the WWE(00:09:20) - WWE 7: The Transition From Amateur Wrestling to Rock Wrestling(00:11:41) - Damon Kemp On His NXT Turn(00:14:03) - Damon on His WWE Exit(00:16:41) - Bobby Stevenson on His New Music(00:20:24) - Adam Levine on Working On His Music(00:23:23) - Chair Shots In The Ring(00:27:26) - WWE 205 Live: My first TV Match(00:30:33) - Triple H At WWE's Coven Tryout(00:33:32) - Randy Cross on Missing Minnesota(00:36:38) - Florida DJ on Wild Greg's and Driving(00:40:06) - The Dome in Texas(00:42:24) - A's Expansion Rumor(00:43:03) - Josh Barker(00:46:20) - The Nashville Community's Unreleased Music(00:49:15) - Morgan Wallen on His Support for The Boys(00:51:08) - Bouncers on Broadway:(00:55:11) - Bobby Stevenson on His New Music(00:57:03) - Bobby Stevenson