Episode 45: Andy Quildan

Revolution Pro Wrestling are bringing 'Bash at the Bay' to Morecambe Football Club on Bank Holiday Sunday May 24. This historic show will be the first professional wrestling event ever to be held on the football pitch outdoors at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium. Promoter Andy Quildan has, for the past 14 years, built Rev Pro into Europe's number one wrestling promotion. But prior to that, Andy's big break in British wrestling - much like our own Greg Lambert - was with the FWA. As a teenager, Andy was a regular at The Morecambe Dome in 2004 and 2005, refereeing TV matches involving names such as Doug Williams, Steve Corino, Colt Cabana and Alex Shane. He says this baptism in professional wrestling taught him well, and he has never forgotten his Morecambe roots. Andy sits down with Greg to remember those early days with fondness and look ahead to what will be a historic full circle moment for him - personally and professionally - when he returns to the town next month. Topics include: The revolutionary style 24 hour days Tickets to WWF Dolls houses Consumed 'That will do' mentality "I knew it was rubbish." Barking, Dagenham and Croydon Old School vs New School The British ECW Dynamite Kid box set The famous Alex Shane match Favourite place to referee Internet promotion Innocence Caught in the magic Andy's 18th birthday in Morecambe Shedding the butler attire Aspirin "Am I bleeding mate?" The same dark soul Fozzy D-Lo Brown's Travelodge frog splash An education in wrestling Johnny Angel - gentle veteran The walking talking heel Doug Williams the multi-millionaire Killing the FWA Battered by Robbie Brookside Love letter Boring Home and Away Rough around the edges Continuing the legacy Crystal Palace hasn't changed 30 shows at York Hall Year of Phere Full circle White elephant Build a jigsaw Wiped out and crushed Reduced to tears Childhood hero Hiroshi Tanahashi air guitar to Bret Hart's music Ricochet vs Finn Balor Surviving Covid "We could have gone out of business." Copper Box Arena Rev Pro-vid British guys were the stars Wembley Arena Panjab Warriors Pinch of salt Emirates Stadium tour Community-driven town Bringing two worlds together A unique wrestling show "I'm a child." Getting Odyssey involved Zozaya in Barcelona Shine some spotlight Looking for new talent Strengthening ties Who will appear at Bash at the Bay? Fuego perfect for Morecambe Highest in-ring wrestling in the world Curveball WrestleMania ticket price talk The good old days A sense of pride