Del James on Deathmatch Wrestling & Consensual Violence

Step into the darker corners of wrestling, metal, and underground culture as Jasmin St. Clair welcomes Del James to the Krazy Train Podcast. Best known for his cult comic Consensual Violence and his close creative ties to Guns N’ Roses, Del breaks down the raw connection between deathmatch wrestling, heavy metal, and storytelling built on pain, passion, and authenticity. From the lost art of kayfabe to the psychology behind extreme wrestling, Del shares his personal journey through comics, music, and the underground wrestling scene. The conversation weaves through legendary wrestlers, Japan, the evolution of violence in wrestling, and why metal and pro wrestling have always spoken the same language. Dark, honest, and unapologetically real—this episode is for fans who like their culture loud, dangerous, and meaningful. 🚂 Welcome aboard the Krazy Train.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.