EPISODE · Jun 13, 2025 · 38 MIN
Episode 10: Max Mitchell – Wrestling Promoter, Creative Storyteller, and Founder of Boom! Pro Wrestling
from Poonicast. · host Gary Pooni
What began as a one-off 40th birthday spectacle quickly became one of the most buzzed-about live shows in Vancouver. In this episode of the Poonicast, founder Max Mitchell shares the wild origin story behind Boom! Pro Wrestling—complete with baby name brackets, last-minute ring deliveries, and a surprise heel turn by Max's own mom.Host Gary Pooni sits down with the local promoter to talk about his unconventional path from high school theatre geek to accidental wrestling mogul—and how he built a community around performance, athleticism and storytelling.With characters like Abraham Lincoln, evil lifeguards and jesters, Boom is more than a wrestling show—it’s a multi-generational spectacle where imagination, heart and chaos collide.If you've ever wondered what it looks like to create your own world (and then body-slam your way through it), this episode is for you.Plus, pro wrestling legend Tito Santana leaves a special message during the podcast—tune in to hear it!This podcast was originally recorded on May 27, 2025.
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What began as a one-off 40th birthday spectacle quickly became one of the most buzzed-about live shows in Vancouver. In this episode of the Poonicast, founder Max Mitchell shares the wild origin story behind Boom! Pro Wrestling—complete with baby name brackets, last-minute ring deliveries, and a surprise heel turn by Max's own mom. Host Gary Pooni sits down with the local promoter to talk about his unconventional path from high school theatre geek to accidental wrestling mogul—and how he buil...
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