SNS (5/4) - Kevin Apollo of @ToonWrestling Joins to Tell AMAZING Stories & Talk ALL Things Wrestling

In this Episode, AltJake & George are joined by Kevin Apollo (https://x.com/WarDogApollo) of  @ToonWrestling  to talk about the life of an Independent Wrestling Promoter, what his life was like as a wrestler, who he's worked with and MORE! We also discuss the current schedule modern wrestlers have & how they NEED more reps in front of live crowds & how this has lead to Dominik Mysterio being one of the most over stars in the business!!Kevin also talks about currently working with young talent fresh out of wrestling school & what they know (and DON'T know) once they "graduate". Kevin also gives his thoughts on the Swerve Strickland vs Booker T feud & if he thinks AEW can ever be "cool" again!e discuss the recent WWE Releases & who (if any) will sign with AEW! Or would it be smarter for talent to go to NJPW, TNA, or even MLW! Will Shayna Baszler reunite with Marina Shafir & possibly Rhonda Rousey in AEW??? Is there ANYONE that AEW could sign that would move the needle for more than 2 weeks? We talk about Kevin's early life in the Wrestling business & even further back to what wrestling did he watch as kid? Who were his favorites? What moments stand out in his memory? Kevin had FOUR VCRs in College & was big into tape trading & even wrote a college essay about Jake the Snake Roberts having the snake bite Macho Man & of COURSE got an A!How did he get in the business & who trained him/broke him in? He talks about the legends he's worked with! (Honky Tonk Man, Sgt. Slaughter, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Jimmy Snuka, Nikolai Volkoff, and MORE!) And how Sarge gave Kevin praise backstage & told Kev to call Mark Carano!!! Kevin also runs ACW, American Colosseum Wrestling, an Independent Promotion in the North East! He talks about how they work with younger talent and ALWAYS try to GIVE BACK to the wrestling industry!Kevin gets more in depth about the recent WWE Releases & explains in detail WWE's mindset as to WHY they hire so many talent, knowing not all will "make it". Some GREAT insight from Kevin here!!! (A MUST LISTEN!!!) He Also talks about the importance of good coaching & the ability to BE coached in Pro Wrestling! He puts over some young talent he's booked for American Colosseum Wrestling! And how Jade Cargill is a prime example of being coachable & that has lead to her current success!Kevin has had an INCREDIBLE career in Professional Wrestling & gives amazing insight & knowledge to this AWESOME conversation!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/altjake-takes-on--6785029/support.⭐SUBSCRIBE⭐https://www.youtube.com/@UCat6sW0LLlk3v3o9fO2Qeug📱Follow us on Twitter/X📱https://x.com/AltJakeTakesOnhttps://x.com/GeorgeKaptur💲🙏🏼Ways to Donate to the Show!🙏🏼💲CashApp = https://cash.app/$Redsoxjake2PayPal = https://www.paypal.me/AltJakeTakesOnVenmo = https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2171960213635072386&created=1758837928📧📩Campaign/Sponsorship & all other inquiries📩📧[email protected]🙏🏼Follow our Friends🙏🏼https://www.youtube.com/@ToonWrestling https://www.youtube.com/@UCXwLaKd9UXwShvxHHDBBDlghttps://t.co/GOwhPLNsNh