Filsinger Games Roll Up

Sam, Todd, and Mike reunite to discuss the legendary Nikita Koloff. Legends of Wrestling team member and Uncharted Territory Podcast co-host Chad Olson conducts an interview with the Russian Nightmare from the Filsinger Game Perennial. Koloff shares insights about his wrestling career, his transition into ministry, and the fulfillment he finds in his current work. The hosts reflect on Koloff's impact on wrestling and his journey from being a feared heel to a beloved figure in the wrestling community.  

In this episode, Sam, Mike, & Todd reunite to discuss the latest developments in Filsinger Games, including the release of the 2094 set, the evolution of character stats, and the introduction of new artists. They delve into the significance of indie signings like Brody Lee and Amazing Red, and the impact of Kenta's inclusion in the game. The conversation highlights the artistry behind the Legends Prime set and the excitement surrounding upcoming conventions. Chapters 00:00 Reunion and Excitement for Filsinger Games01:15 Exploring the New Releases: 2094 Set07:22 Behind the Scenes: Todd's Role and Insights15:46 Introducing MythWorlds Prime Cards23:04 Indie Prime Releases: Spotlight on Stingray23:50 Paul Walter Hauser Joins the Indies26:30 Tribute to Brody Lee33:21 Amazing Red: An Indie Icon38:28 Kenta: A Major Signing42:47 Ray Traylor: Two Legends in One Card45:50 Exploring Jim Cornette's Dual Versions47:14 Artistry in Wrestling Cards49:07 The Analytical Approach to Card Creation51:31 Returning to Podcasting and Community54:04 Upcoming Conventions and Events   #FilsingerGames #ChampionsoftheGalaxy #wrestlingcardgames #indiewrestling #gamedesign #characterevolution #gameconventions #BrodieLee #AmazingRed #Kenta #BigBossman  

Roll Up returns after a long hiatus with episode 100! Eschewing the pomp and circumstance customarily associated with that threshold, we look back on the year as well as the latest releases. Todd also rolls out the finals of Legends World Cup tournament! All that & more.    

James Beard joins Sam at the Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa for a wonderful and wide-ranging conversation. This is a not-to-be-missed interview covering all aspects of James' career and opinions on the business - what works and why, how to not give the fans what they want but make them want what you have to give, and, of course, the importance of the third man in the ring. You can find more about James and his book here!

We're on the final stop as all roads lead to Galacticon in Waterloo, IA! Sam and Todd hit all the teasers, news, and notes leading into con weekend as well as providing updates on the TNT Hall of Fame weekend and some real world wrestling news, too!

We're making a real Impact with this episode! The Uncharted Territory crew joins Todd and Mike and two very special guests to reveal the full roster of the next IPW set coming in just a few short weeks. You will not want to miss this deep dive into the incredible array of talent assembled for this set. It's a golden opportunity. Plus, the usual rundown of all the haps in Filsinger Games from your officail Filsinger Games podcast!

Mike, Sam, and Todd are back with all the news that's fit to cast! We talk about all the latest teasers from Fed HQ, give a full rundown of G-Con weekend, talk a bit about AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door PPV, and what's been happening in our feds. All that and more that you won't want to muss as we continue the Road to Galacticon!

We've got a little bit of everything on this one. News, notes, fed check-ins, and some real world talk. But the main event is undeniably a deep(er) dive into Future Shock 2118. We try to cover all the bits we didn't get to yet and more.

Sam and Todd are back to provide a rundown of the Road to Galacticon virtual convention. All the news, interviews, reveals, tournaments, and more from the day. Plus, we bring you the full interview with Joe Malenko! Hear stories about his early days in the business, working Florida and the Bahamas, his time in Japan, and the personalities he interacted with along the way. Plus, we visit LEGO corner, chat with Todd about his Legends World Cup tournament, and more!

We're back with an overview of the Q1 releases for 2023. Plus, we've got a rundown of the upcoming Road to Galacricon Virtual Con. All that and more!

It's been a long 12 weeks, but the Roll Up crew is back! And we're not going anywhere. Join us as we cover the latest news from Fed HQ, chat about the upcoming Legends Ladies 3 set, and do a full preview for Future Shock 2118! All this, and more. Thank you so much for your patience and for hitting that download button. Roll responsibly, promoters!

This week we're bringing your our Top 5 Legends from the Legends of Wrestling game line. Who made the cut? Who didn't? No honorable mentions. No prolonged chit-chat. Todd and Sam are in and out with their picks in less than 20 minutes. Plus, Sam gives his thoughts on the perennial, Todd gives a fed update, and we bring you the full Tom Filsinger interview - if you can call it that :-) - from the weekend that was. All that and more!

We're back as Todd and Mike take you through the Filsinger Games Perennial - all the announcements, tournaments, and interviews. Plus, we've got the full Jamers Beard interview for your listening pleasure. 

Better late than never, the gang is back to look at their favorite releases of 2022 for the Champions of the Galaxy-related lines. Biased? Absolutely. But however you slice it, 2022 was a great year for the GWF, Kronos, FTR, and Reimagined lines, and these three diverse lists are a testament to that. Plus, we have all the news on the upcoming Filsinger Games Perennial. Sadly, we were informed of Jay Briscoe's passing as we finished. Needless to say, it cast a pall on the proceedings, so we wanted to wrap up fittingly regardless of how stunned and inarticulate we may have been. The entire Filsinger Games crew sends their thoughts and positive vibes to Jay's family - in particular, his daughters as they were in the vehicle with him and suffered serious injuries.  

Mike, Sam, and Todd look back at the top releases in the indies game line for 2022.

It's the time of year when we can look back and take stock of everything happening in this great community and all of our beloved game lines. Tom Filsinger joins us to talk about the state of Champions of the Galaxy and what we might expect going forward. We also touch on Legends, Indies, recent comments and criticisms, and, of course, creativity and passion. It's always great when Tom stops by, and this was no exception. Of course, Todd and Sam also get promoters up to speed on all the happenings as Fed HQ and when they might expect those holiday shipments! Download, listen, like, subscribe, enjoy, and always remember to roll responsibly! :-)

Promoters! We are back with an episode... Not exactly brand new, but an episode with an interview from the KoPW podcast archives with none other than Legend of Wrestling Magnum TA! Everyone needs a little break now and again, but rather than leave your earbuds empty, we decided to do something we've talked about for quite a while and dig up some cool content from years past - 4 years ago, that is. On the eve of All In, we had the chance to chat with Magnum about just about everything we could think of and then some. We were supposed to get 20-30 minutes, and Magnum gave us over an hour. In addition to this, Sam discusses some of the latest announcements and what you can expect next week from Roll Up! As always, thanks for downloading, and make sure to hit that like and subscribe and leave a review if you're so inclined. Roll responsibly!

The spotlight shines on promoter Drew Harmon this week! We speak to Drew about his interest in the game from the beginning until now, what got him into wrestling, and the poignant tribute to his cousin - FTR's Splash, as well as his thoughts on his other FTR creation, Workrate. Plus, we've got the latest from Fed HQ, more notes on Todd's experience at Full Gear, and we chat a bit about Survivor Series WarGames! All this, and more!  

We are back! And this time we've got a tournament of factions. What better way to hold such a tournament than to welcome our own faction... A faction of Mikes! That's right, Mike Melesky is back in the co-host seat - joined by Mike Delve, Mike Solko, Mike Bratta, and Mike Leotis (Of Wrestler Weekly Podcast!) Which factions (or stables) have been chosen by the TournamentMaster for us to whittle down to one champion? Will it be a black and white night? Or will stallions run wild? Will there be any surprises? And what reasons does our esteemed panel have for their choices? Listen in a find out! Plus, we've got the lowdown from Game Night! All the announced cards, the GCon location, and the FTR CAC contest winners (spoilers... they're on the show!) It's a super-sized episode with all the trimmings, promoters, and we're so glad you're joining us!

We're joined this week by Ty States to chat about the latest Indies Women Promoter Prime poll winners. We also throw the spotlight on the legnedary Pat Patterson in our main event. We talk about why pat was important for his work in the ring as well as out and what his legacy means today. Plus, we spend some time chatting about current events in WWE and AEW. All that and more!  

For our main event this week, we shine the promoter spotlight on Greg Hunter! Greg ran a tournament room at the last virtual con as well as the finals and his play-by-play garnered lots of acclaim from promoters. Turns out, of course, that Greg worked the announce booth for NWA Wildside and Anarchy. He's also done some ring announcing and booking in his time in the business and we wanted the chance to pick his brain about all of that, the game, and pro wrestling in general. It was a lot of fun and a great way to bring back the Promoter Spotlight segment. Of course, that's not all! We also cover all the announcements and news from Fed HQ - including the winners of the indies prime Q4 polls. All this, and so much more.  

We are thrilled to be joined by author and journalist Ian Douglass for this episode of Roll Up. Ian worked on Brian Blair's autobiography, Truth Bee Told, as well as books by Bugsy McGraw, Dan Severn, and Swoggle. His latest book, Bahamian Rhapsody: The Unofficial Story of Pro Wrestling's Unofficial Territory 1960-2020, is a fascinating look at wrestling in the Bahamas. Ian also writes for Men's Health and the Ringer among other outlets. You won't want to miss this in-depth conversation beginning at the 31-minute mark! Plus, we bring you all the news and notes from Fed HQ and let you in on what our Halloween holidays were like. Check out iandouglass.net for more info on Ian's work or any of the links above to purchase his titles! 00:00:00 - 00:31:00 News From Fed HQ 00:31:01 - 02:37:47 Ian Douglass Interview 02:37:48 - 03:04:05 Show Wrap Up

We're bringing you all the details from the "Autumnal Con" as well as the Brian Blair interview from the con! All that and plenty of updates form Fed HQ.

We're back with CZW goodness one more time! We've got Zeke Gould with us again to go in-depth on sets 3-5 and wrap up with promoter prime exclusives. Plus, the latest news on the Filsinger Games Holiday Kickoff Con and a tease - maybe more - of the latest FTR news!

Zeke Gould joins us to do a deep dive on CZW sets 1 & 2. We talk about the careers of each individual name in the set as well as the special matches included in the booklet(s). Plus, we chat about indie wrestling and deathmatch wrestling in general and we even drop some major hints about special things to come. In addition to all this, we go over the latest news from Fed HQ. Don't forget to get your ticket to the upcoming Filsinger Games Holiday Virtual Con (Autumnal Con!) and get your exclusive limited edition cards - one COTG, and one LOW. Filsinger Games - https://filsingergames.com Filsinger Games Message Board - https://filsingergames.proboards.com Roll Up Podcast - https://filsingergames.com/rollup-podcast/  

CZW Talent Relations, PR, and Fan Experience Coordinator Shannon Hunter joins Sam and Todd to talk about the rich history of Combat Zone Wrestling, the new direction for the company, the legacy of Tournament of Death, and the participants of Tournament of Death 19 - a field that includes Necro Butcher, Orin Veidt, and Mickie Knuckles. Plus, we cover all latest news and teasers from Fed HQ - including an announcement about the next virtual con! https://www.czwrestling.com https://twitter.com/combatzone https://twitter.com/ShaeHunter   https://filsingergames.com/ https://twitter.com/KoPW72 https://filsingergames.proboards.com/  

Todd and Sam are joined by Ty States to do an overview of the upcoming Best of the Women Indies 2022. We go card by card as the full roster has now been announced. Get a behind the scenes look at the creative process as we dive deep on stats, gimmicks, and movesets. Plus, we talk a bit about the current state of the women indies scene. We also go over the latest teasers, latest news from fed HQ, and update on current expected shipping dates.

Todd and Sam are back to discuss the latest teasers, AEW Grand Slam, and do an overview of both of the Cauliflower Alley Club sets.

We gather together to celebrate the birthday of the Tournament Master! We've got loads of special guests, an AEW Dynamite watch-a-long, and, of course, a tournament! Tune in to find out who all joined us, what we thought of Dynamite as it happened, and what the tournament was all about and who won!

We're back with a brand new episode and no delays! Roll Up welcomes Kevin Butcher back to the podcast, but this time he gets the spotlight all to himself as we attempt to dig a little deeper than our normal spotlight questions and chat about rules, bootlegs, and a whole lot more. Plus, what would any wrestling-related podcast be without at least touching on the events of this past weekend? We also have all the latest from Fed HQ - teasers, surprises, virtual cons, and more!

This week - er, actually last - this episode is monstrously late... So, we're time-traveling! What was all the news that was fit to discuss on Roll Up a week ago? Come along and find out. The new teasers, set availability, preorder dates, and lots more from Fed HQ. WWE & AEW musings, brief touches on NJPW and Stardom, and maybe a little more. But our main event of the evening is an overview of the Old Wrestling sets and promoter prime releases! Todd is the man behind the mic with the details on the who's, what's, and why's of the whimsical and fascinating world of Olde Wrestling. We've got that and more on the latest Roll Up!

We're back with a brand new episode, and we're covering the latest Filsinger Games teasers as the season has begun anew! Plus we continue our conversation about the current wrestling scene and take the opportunity to visit our feds with a rundown of our latest cards. But that's not all! The main event features an interview with UTP co-host and Legends Team member Chad Olson from GalactiCon 2022. We had a lot of fun as he dished about the latest TnT Set, the IPW indies set, and a whole lot more!

The Roll Up crew brings you the full James Mitchell interview from Galacticon 2022. What did the Sinister Minister have to say about his beginnings in Smoky Mountain, his time in WCW, and his run with Tajiri and Mikey Whipwreck in ECW? Tune in to find out. Plus, we've got some info on what might be next for the podcast, and we need your input, promoters! Some brief - we mean it this time - thoughts on the latest in the real world of wrestling, too.

We're back with a mammoth episode that includes the full Tom Filsinger interview from GalactiCon 2022. Hear Tom's musings about his process, the new characters in 2138, and what's next for the GWF & Filsinger Games. Plus, we've got lots of thoughts about WWE's seemingly new direction, if AEW should be worried, and some more odds and sods to wrap a bow around this epic.

We're back with an inside look at GalactiCon & Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame Weekends! Stories, personalities, tournaments, and wrestling galore. Whether you were there in person, virtually, or missed out, we've got all the announcements, the winners, and behind-the-scenes tales to put you in Chicago and Waterloo. Plus, someone tells us this is... Episode 69?!?!

We're kicking off Galacticon 2022 weekend with a "live" Impact Pro Wrestling roster reveal. Hear the names of all 11 set members and reactions to the art. To help us celebrate and learn about the talent in IPW, Uncharted Territory co-host and Legends team member Chad Olson joins us, and he's not alone! IPW standout and stalwart Justin Decent is along for the ride providing fantastic insight and great stories about each and every member of this set - and he's one of them! We also give a rundown of what's in store for G-Con weekend, TnT Hall of Fame weekend, and even get to all the latest Filsinger Games teasers! It's a big episode, it's a big couple of weekends coming, and some amazing sets are on their way to you, loyal promoters. Hit that download button, like, and subscribe so you won't miss a thing.

The Road To Galacticon continues as we take a look back at the last time the con was held at a hotel - and in conjunctiuon with Geek Fest! Todd takes on a journey through the weekend as well as the preparation that went into the event, the wrestling shows promoted that weekend, the talent on hand, of course, the Filsinger Games related tournaments and shenanigans. Whether you were there in person, have heard stories, or come in with completely fresh ears, it's a fascinating look a back at a truly unique 'con! Plus, there are all the usual news, notes, teasers, and Sam's prattling on about collectibility, prices, kindness, and community.

We are joined by four very special guests this week, each representing a different branch of the armed forces to determine who is the true American Hero of the Filsinger Games Universe! Pete Beck (Air Force), Juston Sanudo (Army), Scott Pokett (Navy), and Thomas Keen (Marines) are here as the Tournmanet Master leads us through his custom brackets with talent from Champions of the Galaxy, Legends of Wrestling, and the Indies as we cast a vote for our favorites on the road to crowning a winner. Plus, we have the usual news and notes from Fed HQ and plenty of input from our panel on a number of topics. Sam gives a brief rundown of Forbidden Door and we look ahead to what's next on the Road to Galacticon!

Tom Filsinger joins us to discuss all the latest from Fed HQ as well as answer questions from promoters on this episode of Roll Up! We get as much as we can about 2138 straight from the horse's mouth. Do we get him to spill the beans? Plus, we take a look at the creative process and how he and Daryl Banks have worked to craft some incredible pieces of art for the upcoming set. That and a whole lot more!

It's time for a riot! Sam and Todd preview, tease, and outright spoil some of the goodness coming your way with the latest chapter of FTR - Riot Time! Where does the new episode get its title? Who are the newcomers? Any returning faces? How did it all come about? And what might be in store for the future? We answer all of that and a whole lot more. Plus the usual notes from Fed HQ as Galacticon quickly approaches, and some real-world wrestling news and notes (don't worry, we keep much briefer than last time!) in this brand new episode of the official podcast of Filsinger Games.

Indies gameline maestro Zeke Gould joins us to talk about the new Best of Indies 2022 set. We also go in depth with out thoughts on Cody Rhodes, MJF, CM Punk, and the current state of the Indies, WWE, and AEW. All of that, plus the usual updates from Fed HQ including all the teasers.

Author Brian Solomon joins Mike and Sam to discuss his new book, Blood & Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling's Original Sheik. We talk about the origins of the project, what research helped him the most, and plenty of stories about the Sheik's life and career. We also touch on Brian's background and work with WWE as well as his thoughts on the current wrestling landscape. Plus, we have a brief overview of all the teasers and fed HQ news you'd expect. Special thanks to promoter Travis Heckel for helping to arrange this interivew! Brian on Twitter Blood & Fire on Amazon Filsinger Games on the web Sam on Twitter

Todd and Sam bring you an epic overview of each and ever SHIMMER set released by Filsinger Games. Plus, we run down the indie, prime, and legends of the future cards that helped set the stage and carry on the legacy of those original 5 sets. First, we kick things off with our regluar rundown of teasers and news from Fed HQ. Then we talk about some of the latest scuttlebutt from the real world of wrestling. It's a mega-sized episode and we hope promoters enjoy all the conversation on the latest Roll Up!

Mike, Sam, and Todd are bringing you an episode from a galaxy far, far away... er, sort of! This week we talk about one of our favorite things and an early influence on Champions of the Galaxy - Star Wars. What are our earliest memories? Favorite moments? How have we engaged with the franchise over the years? Plus, a whole lot more on of our favorite pieces of media. Of course, we have the usual teasers and news from Fed HQ to bring you up to date on all the happenings with the most fantastic game in the galaxy!

Sam and Todd are joined by Zeke, Troy, John (riffdog), and JR Goldberg to determine the number one masked indie wrestler card from Filsinger Games Indies game line. There were clean sweeps, there were 2-2 tiebreakers, but, in the end, there can be only one! We had a great time discussing our reasons for the selections we made and I know I learned some things along the way. Plus, we have out usual coverage of the latest teasers and news from Fed HQ!

We are joined this week by longtime promoter Thomas Keen. TK kindly stepped in at the last moment when our scheduled interview needed some readjusting. Of course, in addition to shining the spotlight on TK, we have our overview of the latest teasers and news from fed HQ. Plus we have some conversation about AEWs women's division in light of Becky Lynch's recent comments, a quick rundown of the STARDOM Cinderella Tournament, and a whole lot more!

Sam and Todd are bringing you a special *ahem* celebratory episode with a ramshackle mini legends spotlight on Mr. 4:20, Rob Van Dam. No, no, your hosts were not wearing "legal-in-some-states" smiles, we were, however, wholly unprepared and having fun with our conversation about a myriad of topics including the new teasers, G-Con updates, AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door news, and more! Join us as we riff on the legendary RVD's career - the ups and downs, the championships, the standout matches and moments, and more.

The trio reunites to welcome Legends Of Wrestling team member, Uncharted Territory co-host, longtime player, and USWA booker, Cory Olson to the show. We talk teasers - if Sam can remember them - the latest wrestling news, and more. Then we launch into a discussion of Cory's booking strategies for his USWA - how does he prefer to introduce and build new talent? What are his thoughts on utilizing the lower card and enhancement talents? What are his house rules? And a whole lot more! This is an episode that's been a long time in the offing and we're thrilled to bring it to you, promoters!

Todd and Sam are navigating the Road to Galacticon on this brand new episode of Roll Up. We kick things off with an overview of the con - the tournaments, the interviews, the panels, and, oh yes, the reveals! Then we talk a bit about Wrestlemania Weekend and Sam gives a brief rundown of the recent kickoff to the STARDOM Cinderella Tournament. But our main event this episode is our not-to-be-missed interview from the con with Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco! Gerry answers our questions and yours in this must-listen. Then we wrap up with a little peek at what's to come.

We're bringing you a super-sized episode for 'Mania week! Rob Beaubien joins Mike, Todd, and Sam for an in-depth discussion of the brand new Kronos: Return to Civilization set. We talk about the characters, the storylines, and what Rob would do next - but in this case "it's up to you promoter", truly!  Plus, we front-load the show with discussions on the final teasers for this round of releases, a brief overview of Legends Expansion IX, the Best of the Indies Tag Teams 2022, and a mammoth discussion of Wrestlemania season. As if that were not enough, Sam has a brief riff on the latest Stardom shows - the two-night Stardom World Climax - filled with some of the best wrestlers working today. All this and so much more!