Episode 37: Monsta Mack - The Genesis Of Honor

Monsta Mack was one of the first men to sign on to Ring of Honor in 2002; he was part of the very first segment fans saw live, and on the VHS as well. As one-half of Da Hit Squad, along with Mafia, Mack played a huge role in establishing the foundation for ROH during the that first year. He set the tone for the hard-hitting, Japanese influenced style (along with his fellow Homicide-trained brethren), stood as defenders of the Code of Honor, and should have been something bigger when it came to that nascent tag title scene. So why wasn't he? Why did it just seem to abruptly end in early 2003? Those answers and more are unveiled as Monsta Mack joins An Honorable Mention for one in-depth conversation on his ROH career!Topics include the early East Coast indy scene trend setter, Jersey All Pro Wrestling, how he first found out about ROH, his reflections on the tag title tournament at Unscripted & what happened with The Natural Born Sinners that night(the answer to where was Homicide, REVEALED!), working Scramble Matches with The SAT & Special K, plenty of Low Ki and Homicide stories from behind the scenes & discussion on the reputations they have built up. We also dive deep into the long thread of how & why it all ended for for Monsta Mack in ROH. Plus Monsta Mack's thoughts on how Ring of Honor should recognize its roots in Madison Square Garden & why he's ok with the very first segment from an Era of Honor Begins being left off the Honor Club.Join Jeff & Shane as they take a tour through the early days of Ring of Honor with a jovial and personable man who experienced Ring of Honor from the inception!-=-=-=-=-=-An Honorable Mention Podcast is hosted by Jeff Schwartz & Shane Hagadorn every Tuesday on the Creative Control Network. SUPPORT THE SHOW:Patreon.com/AnHonorablePodProwrestlingtees.com/AnHonorableMentionFOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS & NOTES!@AnHonorablePod Twitter & Instagram@thejeffschwartz Twitter & Instagram@hagadornshane Twitter & InstagramAudio by Zach Johnson @RadioZTTwitch.tv/AnHonorablePodFacebook.com/AnHonorablePodYoutube Search “An Honorable Mention”We are brought to you by IVPVideos.com (@IVPVideos on Twitter) where you can save 25% off your next order with code AHMAnd also by BlueChew.com (@GetBlueChew on Twitter) where you can get your 1st order free (Just $5 shipping) with code HONOR