OVW: No Holds Barred
by Lewis Costello
OVW: No Holds Barred is the official deep dive into the world of Ohio Valley Wrestling - the training ground of legends and the home of the next generation of stars. Hosted by Lewis Costello and Kian Fox, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the business of pro wrestling with raw, unfiltered conversations. From locker room stories and industry secrets to the future of OVW and beyond, every episode brings you closer to the people shaping the sport. Expect insider knowledge, untold tales, and no-holds-barred discussions with some of wrestling’s most iconic names and rising talents. Whether you’re a die-hard wrestling fan, an aspiring performer, or just love hearing the real stories behind the spectacle, this is your ringside seat to the world of professional wrestling. STORIES AS REAL AS IT GETS.
Episodes
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How a Wrestler With No ACL Became OVW Champion: Jamin Olivencia
Get ready for a powerful conversation with a man who defined OVW for more than two decades. Three heavyweight championship reigns, eight television titles, countless battles - and an intensity that made him one of the most respected performers in the company’s history. Today, we sit down with…
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She Quit Teaching in Alaska to Become a Pro Wrestler: Freya The Slaya
Her story is one of ambition, reinvention, and absolute fearlessness... Today, we sit down with Freya the Slaya - a 6’1 powerhouse who walked away from a stable teaching career in Alaska to chase the dream and transform herself into one of OVW’s most commanding performers. In this episode, Freya...
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The Therapist Who Breaks Bones for a Living: Big Zo
Get ready for a conversation unlike anything we've had before. Today, we sit down with Big Zo - a dominant force in the ring, a 300+ pound powerhouse, and, incredibly… a licensed mental health professional helping veterans heal by day. In this episode, Zo opens up about: His unusual journey to…
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The Wrestler Who Died And Came Back To Life: Tegan Thorne
Get ready for a story of grit, determination and ambition! Today, we sit down with rising star Teagan Thorne - a fierce competitor whose journey back into the ring is nothing short of extraordinary. In this conversation, Teagan opens up about: The horrific crash that nearly ended it all: at age…
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Eugene Reflects On His Wrestlemania Moment With Hulk Hogan
In Episode 3, we’re joined by one of the most memorable WWE superstars of the 2000s - Eugene. In this conversation, Eugene opens up about: His unforgettable WrestleMania moment alongside the late Hulk Hogan A hilarious road story from life on the road Coaching the next generation of talent at OVW...
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Life After Netflix’s Wrestlers: Jake Lawless on Redemption
Today we sit down with Jake Lawless - one of the most unforgettable figures from Netflix’s Wrestlers and the current OVW Digital Media Champion. In this episode, Jake opens up about: His fight through addiction and the harsh spotlight of Wrestlers What it means to rebuild his career and claim the...
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Al Snow On The Truth Every New Wrestler Must Hear
We’re officially here - the brand-new podcast bringing you unfiltered, inside access to the world of professional wrestling. Each week, we’ll sit down with the biggest names, rising stars, and voices shaping the future of the business. No scripts. No limits. No holds barred. And what better way…
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About this show
OVW: No Holds Barred is the official deep dive into the world of Ohio Valley Wrestling - the training ground of legends and the home of the next generation of stars.
Hosted by Lewis Costello and Kian Fox, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the business of pro wrestling with raw, unfiltered conversations.
From locker room stories and industry secrets to the future of OVW and beyond, every episode brings you closer to the people shaping the sport. Expect insider knowledge, untold tales, and no-holds-barred discussions with some of wrestling’s most iconic names and rising talents.
Whether you’re a die-hard wrestling fan, an aspiring performer, or just love hearing the real stories behind the spectacle, this is your ringside seat to the world of professional wrestling.
STORIES AS REAL AS IT GETS.
Hosted by
Lewis Costello