Episode 32:Giga Herrera

This week on Turnbuckle Tapes, we’re joined by the fire-bellied phenom himself, Giga Herrera, for a hilariously heartfelt ride through the ropes, across the globe, and deep into the psyche of a wrestler chasing his dream at full speed—despite starting at 33. From his international debut in the Philippines (Japan was just vacation—no suplexes at sushi bars) to the universal language of wrestling, Giga shares what it's like to communicate through body slams, suplexes, and mutual respect, even when words don’t line up.We dive into the duality of his character—babyface Giga, full of hype and passion, versus heel Giga, where he gets to let loose, be petty, and say all the stuff he usually keeps locked up. He opens up about the mental toll and balance of performing, the odd power of a well-timed heckle, and the joy of storytelling through violence (the good kind). Giga also shares the real reason he used a Mars Volta song as entrance music (spoiler: he just thought it sounded cool) and how that turned into a faction-that-never-was with cult vibes and Apex Legends samples.Along the way, we nerd out about backyard wrestling history, give the legendary Michael Sean an ego boost he didn’t ask for, and hear Giga’s surprisingly modest bucket list goal: become a security guard on WWE TV and get thrown across the ring. Once that happens? He’s out. Wrestling isn’t just his dream—it’s his outlet, his art, and, occasionally, his group therapy.If you love indie wrestling, chaotic energy, and passionate people doing cool shit for the love of it, this one’s for you. Tune in—or the algorithm wins.TurnBuckle Tapes Merch: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/turnbuckletapesPsycho Pharma Supplements: https://www.psychopharma.com?sca_ref=6712463.uNPjKjCuxBProwrestlingtv+: https://prowrestlingplus.tv/