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WrestleShadow

WrestleShadow

By: Sportshadow Wrestling
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Summary

 Produced by Sportshadow Wrestling, Wrestleshadow is an interview series featuring prominent figures in pro wrestling. Get ready for raw unfiltered talk with some of your favorite wrestling stars.Copyright 2026 Sportshadow Wrestling Combat Sports & Self-Defense Wrestling
Episodes
  • Layla El on Dating Cody Rhodes, LayCool Moments, Michelle McCool and Undertaker Romance

    Layla El on Dating Cody Rhodes, LayCool Moments, Michelle McCool and Undertaker Romance
    May 16 2026
    Layla El is our guest in the twelfth episode of WrestleShadow.The two-time WWE Women’s Champion reveals why she dated Cody Rhodes, shares behind-the-scenes stories from famous segments, and explains how she realized that The Deadman had a soft spot for her compatriot, Michelle McCool.Do check out the full playlist of WrestleShadowTIMESTAMP0:03 - *Tribute to her mother*1:05 - *Unique entrance and its origin*2:11 - *Prank on The Miz*3:40 - *What Layla did with her $250,000 Diva Search prize money*4:33 - *Culture shocks Layla faced in WWE*6:17 - *Vince McMahon's involvement and early learnings from Extreme Expose*8:39 - *Perspective on storylines perceived as humiliating*9:37 - *Working with Vickie Guerrero*12:01 - *Missed opportunity for a women's tag team division with LayCool*12:59 - *Relationship with Michelle McCool*14:10 - *Perspective on the Piggy James storyline*16:37 - *Moments when she almost broke character*17:17 - *Witnessing Michelle McCool and The Undertaker's romance*18:17 - *Cody Rhodes' story about carrying half the Women's Championship*19:29 - *Belief in Cody Rhodes' potential*20:13 - *Commitment to WWE*20:54 - *Reflection on the Divas era*22:31 - *Opinion on female talent monetizing themselves independently*23:16 - *Natalya's longevity*24:20 - *Paige's return*24:54 - *Final WWE run and retirement*26:56 - *Current life and future plans*27:47 - *Opinion on current WWE locker room environment*29:13 - *Criteria for return*30:00 - *Women Layla would like to work with in a potential return*30:33 - *Past tension with Kaitlyn*32:39 - *Hollywood opportunities for male vs. female wrestlers*33:55 - *Divorce*34:15 - *Outro*For interview requests and business enquiries - contact@sportshadow.com#wwe #laylael #codyrhodes #undertaker #michellemccool #wwepodcasts
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    35 mins
  • Luke Menzies fka Ridge Holland SHOOTS on Being Unsafe, WWE Contract, TNA Injury, Surgery

    Luke Menzies fka Ridge Holland SHOOTS on Being Unsafe, WWE Contract, TNA Injury, Surgery
    May 1 2026
    Luke Menzies, formerly known as Ridge Holland in WWE, is the latest guest on our Wrestleshadow podcast. Do check out the full playlist of WrestleShadow • WrestleShadow TIMESTAMP 01:15 : Foot and neck surgeries 02:15 : Transition from rugby to professional wrestling 03:20 : Rugby teammates' reactions to his career move 04:10 : Visa challenges and selling his house from the UK to the US for WWE 05:35 : Differences between UK and North American pro-wrestling styles 06:45 : Why European wrestlers sometimes struggle in North America 07:50 : Financial struggles after injury, including a GoFundMe campaign 09:50 : The often-unaccounted costs for wrestlers (travel, hotel) 11:20 : WWE contract extension, pay cut, and move from main roster to NXT 12:30 : Luke Menzies' decision to ask for a move back to NXT 13:50 : Details about the WarGames match against The Bloodline 16:00 : TNA's response after his injury on their show 17:05 : Thoughts on Oba Femi and Trick Williams' success 17:50 : Relationships with former tag team partners and other wrestlers 19:20 : His WWE contract termination linked to online comments 20:00 : WWE covering his surgery and rehabilitation costs 20:30 : Future plans, upcoming bookings, and staying relevant 20:55 : Comparing Triple H and Shawn Michaels' leadership in NXT 21:55 : Addressing the perception of being an "unsafe worker" 23:20 : Impact of the WWE/UFC merger (TKO) on creative 24:15 : One thing Luke Menzies would have done differently in WWE 26:15 : Would Luke Menzies return to WWE if given the chance? For interview requests and business enquiries : contact@sportshadow.com #wwe #wweinterview #wwecontract #ridgeholland #lukemenzies #tna #wrestlinginjury #wrestlingsurgery
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    27 mins
  • Barry Horowitz SHOOTS on Owen Hart Tragedy, Eric Bischoff, AEW, WWE Performance Centre

    Barry Horowitz SHOOTS on Owen Hart Tragedy, Eric Bischoff, AEW, WWE Performance Centre
    Apr 27 2026
    Barry Horowitz is the guest in the tenth episode of WrestleShadow. Do check out the full playlist of WrestleShadow • WrestleShadow TIMESTAMP 0:00 Opening Hook and Introduction2:10 Scary Indian Tour Experience (1992/1993)5:15 Locker Room Bullying8:15 Steroid Use in WWF Locker Room9:20 Views on Celebrities in Pro-Wrestling (Logan Paul, Bad Bunny, Jelly Roll, Pat McAfee)12:20 Interactions with Vince McMahon Sr. and Eric Bischoff15:45 Recent Wrestling Appearances17:25 Thoughts on MJF18:05 Interaction with Tony Khan19:40 Can AEW Compete with WWE?22:25 Desire to be a Coach in Pro-Wrestling27:45 Ego in His Wrestling Career30:00 Working with Owen Hart and his Tragic Accident34:20 Branding and Sponsorship in WWE38:25 Rapid Fire Questions40:55 Upcoming Projects and Merchandise Do follow us on X - https://www.x.com/sportshadownews Do follow us on Instagram - / spo.rtshadow For interview requests and business enquiries - contact@sportshadow.com #wwe #wwepodcasts #wweshootinterviews #wweperformancecentre #owenhart #vincemcmahon #ericbischoff #aew #tonykhan #loganpaul #barryhorowitz #jellyroll #patmcafee #badbunny
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    42 mins
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