Inside EPW- Episode #1: Stories, Star, & the road ahead

Welcome to the very first episode of Inside EPW, your new all-access look at EPW Wrestling, hosted by Gene Jackson.Episode 1 sets the foundation for what Inside EPW will be moving forward: interviews, news, discussion, flashbacks, and behind-the-scenes insight into one of the fastest growing independent wrestling promotions in the country!On this episode:* Gene Jackson introduces the vision behind Inside EPW* Roman McPeak joins the show as EPW correspondent* Roman discusses his wrestling fandom, content creation journey, and indie coverage* Interviews with ‘Kick Flip” Isiah Cone, ‘The Ember” Shawn Aries, and the “Sweet One” Chuck Swann* A Flashback segment revisiting the origins of the Initiative vs. Parental Advisory feud* Discussion of EPW’s deep roster, strong women’s division, and evolving characters* Gene sits down with EPW promoter Neil Taylor to reflect on EPW’s growth, locker room culture, and major plans for 2026* A look at EPW’s expanding TV footprint and why the promotion continues to level upThis episode isn’t just an introduction, it’s a statement of intent. Inside EPW is about spotlighting the talent, the stories, and the people building EPW from the inside out.Episode 1 feels like a pilot, not just introducing faces, but establishing Inside EPW as a long-term platform for storytelling, growth, and transparency within the promotion.📺 New episodes coming soon.👍 Like, subscribe, and stay locked in.This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★