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After the record breaking Wrestle Mania weekend we dive deep into the high points and low points of the weekend of wrestling. We discuss the Busted Open Party at the 2300 Arena, the storytelling this weekend, and finishing stories as well as starting new ones. Finally, we have a positive #RefinReview and some thoughts on the current state of AEW. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRY BLUECHEW FREE WHEN YOU USE OUR PROMO CODE REFIN AT CHECKOUT--JUST PAY $5 SHIPPING. Use the promo code "REFINITUP" to get 15% off ALL products at madcatbeardcare.com

It’s time to get serious this week as we welcome seven time TNA Tag Champ “Wildcat” Chris Harris to the show. As half of “Americans Most Wanted” with James Storm, Chris found himself in a deep tag team division in TNA in the early 2000s. He also found himself working as a babyface early in his run with AMW and then becoming a heel team. Lastly, Chris talks about his run with WWE in 2008 and what really went wrong with it. In addition to all of this Brian and Jimmy also discuss the recent CM Punk interview; as well as what they expect from Wrestle Mania this coming weekend. All this and more on this weeks episode of Refin It Up Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRY BLUECHEW FREE WHEN YOU USE OUR PROMO CODE REFIN AT CHECKOUT--JUST PAY $5 SHIPPING. Use the promo code "REFINITUP" to get 15% off ALL products at madcatbeardcare.com

Right from the start of his career Swoggle was jumping over obstacles in the business that he loved so much. When he started training at a young age he had a plan for what he wanted to do in the business and made sure he executed it perfectly. Being paired with the a man like Fit Finlay really put things into perspective for Swoggle as he began what would be a ten year WWE career. Along the way you will hear some great and funny stories as well as some serious as well. That and much more this week on Refin It Up. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRY BLUECHEW FREE WHEN YOU USE OUR PROMO CODE REFIN AT CHECKOUT--JUST PAY $5 SHIPPING. Use the promo code "REFINITUP" to get 15% off ALL products at madcatbeardcare.com

The Blueprint of professional wrestling joins us the week; or as Brian likes to call him Mayor Matt Morgan join us this week. Matt was a two sport star at school then danced his way to Monmouth where he played basketball in the NCAA Tournament in 1996. Soon after that he had tryouts for the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Reports. However, the one thing he wanted to do was wrestle in WWE. He worked at a job that was very near the WWE headquarters in Connecticut so he could “bump into” Vince McMahon. Luckily he did just that and landed on Tough Enough 2. As they say the rest is history and he soon found himself in TNA and had it all. Finally , today Matt is the mayor of Longwood, Florida and is enjoying it there with his family and community. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRY BLUECHEW FREE WHEN YOU USE OUR PROMO CODE REFIN AT CHECKOUT--JUST PAY $5 SHIPPING. Use the promo code "REFINITUP" to get 15% off ALL products at madcatbeardcare.com

Here We Go!!!! This week we welcome in Cody Deaner from TNA Wrestling. Cody has been up and down the highways all over the US and Canada; working with some of the very best ever in wrestling. Finding himself in a new role with TNA Cody talks about how he has been adjusting to being an in ring talent as well as a producer backstage. He also talks about being confident in and outside the ring and when he got the boost of confidence. Furthermore, Cody also talks about how to balance wrestling life as well as home life with his wife and four children. The stories run wild throughout this episode o you will not want to miss this great episode. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRY BLUECHEW FREE WHEN YOU USE OUR PROMO CODE REFIN AT CHECKOUT--JUST PAY $5 SHIPPING. Use the promo code "REFINITUP" to get 15% off ALL products at madcatbeardcare.com Go to factormeals.com and use the promo code REFIN50 to get 50% off

Refin It Up has hit the century mark as we celebrate our 100th episode; with our special guest Dave LaGreca. What better way to spend our monumental episode than with the founder of the best wrestling show in the world, Busted Open. As a member of the “Cody Crybabies” Dave talks about his wrestling fandom of not just Cody Rhodes but all of the wrestling that he grew up watching and attending. We go in depth on the creation of Busted Open as well as what the future has in store for it and beyond. Finally, we have a very special presentation at the end of the show that you will not want to miss. Thank you all who have listened to the show over the last 100 episodes. We appreciate each and every one of you. Cheers to another 100 episodes and more!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRY BLUECHEW FREE WHEN YOU USE OUR PROMO CODE REFIN AT CHECKOUT--JUST PAY $5 SHIPPING. Use the promo code "REFINITUP" to get 15% off ALL products at madcatbeardcare.com

WELL…WELL…WELL its time for the Quintessential Stud Muffin to join the show. We welcome Joel Gertner to the show this week as he talks about the early days of ECW and what led him to the promotion as the youngest person on the roster. Joel also talks about how special the Philadelphia wrestling scene is and how they support their favorites. Lastly, Joel talks about what ECW and Paul Heyman mean to him. All this and so much more on this weeks episode!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Head to FACTORMEALS.com/refin50 and or use code refin50 to get 50% off Use the promo code "REFINITUP" to get 15% off ALL products at ⁠madcatbeardcare.com

OH SHELL YEAH!!!! This week we welcome TNA legend Shark Boy to the show. Over his time in TNA Shark Boy did it all and had some of the most iconic moments in TNA history. From waking up from a coma thinking he’s Stone Cold Steve Austin to playing board games with New Jack; anything that was asked of him he did. Even having a critical role in the “Minivan of Love.” Shark Boy actually started as a referee, before training with Les Thatcher to become a wrestler. Lastly, we touch on the termination of Scott D’Amore as well as coming in hot with our Refin Review with WWE in the crosshairs. All this and so much more on this weeks episode!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Head to FACTORMEALS.com/refin50 and or use code refin50 to get 50% off Use the promo code "REFINITUP" to get 15% off ALL products at madcatbeardcare.com

Trevor Murdoch has been at the highest of highs and at the lowest of lows in his wrestling career. This week he speaks about his relationship with his tag team partner Lance Cade and how much he meant to him. As Harley Race’s first student at his school in Missouri, Trevor learned the ins and outs about the wrestling business that would set him up for the rest of his career. Lastly, Trevor talks about joining the NWA and what he believes is in the future for the promotion coming up. All this and so much more this week on Refin It Up!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Head to FACTORMEALS.com/refin50 and or use code refin50 to get 50% off Use the promo code "REFINITUP" to get 15% off ALL products at madcatbeardcare.com

Growing up with a wrestling ring in his backyard Chavo Guerrero Jr knew he was going to go into the family business; the business of professional wrestling. Chavo’s father, uncles, and grandfather were in wrestling for years. Making sure they instilled in Chavo the good things to do in wrestling. Additionally, Chavo speaks about learning his skills in WCW, working in WWE with Rey Mysterio and then with his Uncle Eddie. Furthermore, Chavo talks about the art of professional wresting as well as how to sell and tell great story in wrestling. All this and so much more this week on Refin It Up!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Doug Basham grew up a huge wrestling fan and now he is training the next crop of great wrestlers at Ohio Valley Wrestling. However, before that to happen Doug began his wrestling training with “Nightmare” Danny Davis (his uncle) and then starting his career at OVW, the then developmental territory for WWE. He made his WWE debut on Smackdown as part of the tag team the “Basham Brothers.” Doug talks about the importance of aligning with JBL as part of his cabinet and the lessons he heard from him. Lastly, Doug talks about how Al Snow pulled him back into wrestling and becoming a part of OVW behind the scenes. All this and so much more this week on Refin It Up!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to http://HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE Go to HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE

The Guru of Fantasy Football, Dave Richard joins the show this week to talk all things fantasy football and some wrestling. As Senior Fantasy writer for CBS Sports Dave started in the infancy of fantasy football and built his following to what it is today. As fantasy football became more popular so did the analysis for it, and that is when Dave started working full time on fantasy football and began Fantasy Football Today for CBS Sports on YouTube and on all podcast platforms. Dave also speaks about what got him into wrestling and what similarities wrestling has with fantasy football. Lastly, Dave shares his story about losing a bet with Jake “The Snake” Roberts and what he had to do to abide by the rules of it. All this and so much more this week. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to http://HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE Go to HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE

This week we welcome the current NWA World Heavyweight Champion and OVW National Heavyweight Champion, EC 3. As he made his way up and down the roads working for the biggest companies in the world, and some great independent promotions EC 3 knew he had what it took to be on top; or the “Overman.” Working with the likes of Kurt Angle, Sting, Bully Ray, and Matt Hardy in TNA put EC 3 on the map with fans and promoters all over. Down the road EC 3 would catch the eyes of Al Snow and Billy Corgan; you will have to listen to this episode to find out what exactly these two men meant to EC 3 as well as some great conversations on this episode of Refin It Up!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to http://HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE Go to HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE

As we welcome in 2024, Brian and Jimmy look back at 2023 and bring to you our 1st Annual “Stripes Awards.” Who will be the Ref of the Year and what will be Jimmy and Brian’s bold predictions for 2024? Listen now to find out! All this and so much more this week on Refin It Up. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to http://HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE Go to HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE

This week we take you back to October of last year when we had Deonna Purrazzo on the show. STAY TUNED to our social media platforms to see who will join us next week . Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to ⁠http://HelloFresh.com/refinfree⁠ and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code REFIN at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code REFIN at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code REFIN to receive your first month FREE. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast.

This week we welcome IMPACT superstar Crazy Steve to the show. As a legally blind wrestler he has had to overcome a-lot of obstacles in his long career; he speaks about what those obstacles were and what he did to over come them. In the early stages of his career Steve was known as being a tag team wrestler and was a member in some iconic factions, like Decay. He speaks about the creation of the Crazy Steve character and so much more on this weeks episode. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code REFIN at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code REFIN at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code REFIN to receive your first month FREE. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast.

This week you’ve heard his voice on some of the most iconic commercials on all forms of broadcast media; this week we welcome the Voice of Refin It Up AJ McKay to the show. AJ started at the age of 15 doing voice over and broadcast work and knew it was something he wanted to do. He attempted to find a way to combine his love for voice over work and wrestling until he found himself work beside Al Snow at Ohio Valley Wrestling in Louisville, Kentucky. At that moment he knew he was living the dreams he has wanted since he was young. We also hear some of the great work live and ad libbed. All this and so much more on this great episode of Refin It Up!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code REFIN at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code REFIN at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code REFIN to receive your first month FREE. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast.

The Pope has a long and historic career in the wrestling business. This week we all find out that Pope has one of the best wrestling minds in the business. Pope talks about working with CM Punk and also the comments Punk had about Pope in 2012. The work Pope put in to become of one the great young talent in the business was evident when he started OVW before eventually making it to the main roster of WWE. Not only did he have a great run in WWE but Pope had an iconic run in TNA as a much watch and listen. All this and ore on this weeks episode!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code REFIN at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code REFIN at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code REFIN to receive your first month FREE. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast.

Hermie Sadler not only has made an impact all over NASCAR history but he has also made an imprint in the wresting world as well; from helping Seth Rollins get started in wrestling to working with “The Rock” Hermie has done alot for many people. Hermie recounts his time racing go karts at a young age to driving stock cars with his brother Elliot; but he also talks about his fandom of wrestling before getting thoroughly involved with it later in life. From TNA to UWF Hermie has done a-lot in his life and will continue to do so as he continues to make an imprint across the world. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code REFIN at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code REFIN at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code REFIN to receive your first month FREE. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast.

Chris Sabin is one of the most decorated champions in TNA history and has done most everything there has to do in professional wrestling. As part of one the greatest tag teams of all time, Motor City Machine Guns; Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley had some phenomenal matches and feuds with teams like Beer Money and the Young Bucks (aka Generation Me in TNA.) Chris talks about how impactful Scott D’Amore was on his career; as well as being only the second person to kick out of the “3D” from Team 3D/ Dudley Boyz. All this as well as Brian and Jimmy remembering some of their Survivor Series moments. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠ Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code REFIN at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code REFIN at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code REFIN to receive your first month FREE. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast.