Wrestling is Life is Wrestling with Cody Deaner
Wrestling is Life is Wrestling isn’t just another wrestling podcast. It’s a life podcast. Cody Deaner sits down with successful professional wrestlers to discuss how wrestling imitates life and life imitates wrestling. And all the lessons that can be learned in between. Cody Deaner has been a professional wrestler for almost 25 years. He has travelled the world and wrestled for major companies worldwide including the WWE, TNA Wrestling, and various renowned independent companies. He has been a professional speaker for over a decade and travels across North America speaking to youth about such topics as being a positive influence in your community, developing grit & resilience, and overcoming adversity. He shares his personal story and struggles in his journey in professional wrestling to teach youth valuable life lessons. Cody Deaner can currently be seen every week on the TNA Wrestling IMPACT! Wrestling show that airs in 120 countries in over 150 million homes around the globe. He works in TNA as an on-air talent, as well as behind the scenes as a producer. Cody is bringing his years of experience in the wrestling industry and the life lessons he’s learned along the way to his podcast listeners through unique interviews with wrestling personalities where they share their own life story and life lessons with fans and soon-to-be fans alike.
Episodes
Tyler Tirva is back again! Tyler Tirva is a veteran Canadian professional wrestler who has wrestled for WWE, TNA Wrestling, AEW, and numerous major independent wrestling companies across North America. He's both tagged with and wrestled against Cody Deaner countless times in the past. He's also been on the show and shared his personal story and journey which is available now in the archives!
In this episode, Cody and Tyler explore ...
Jake O'Reilly is back again! Jake has been wrestling for over 20 years. He was trained by "Showtime" Eric Young and has appeared in rings in Japan, US, Canada and all over the world. He's worked for TNA Wrestling, AEW, Rock Solid Wrestling and other major independent wrestling events worldwide.
*Disclaimer* This episode was filmed prior to an incident between Jake O'Reilly and a wrestling fan at NEO Wrestling in Niagara Falls, Onta...
John Skyler is back again! Skyler is one half of the TNA Wrestling Tag Team "The Great Hands." He has wrestled for the WWE, NXT, AEW and now full-time with TNA Wrestling.
In this episode, Cody and Skyler explore the idea that in pro wrestling, you get to choose your experience. Both the experience you want... and your response to it. They then discuss how this idea relates to our lives in some insightful ways.
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Tyler Tirva is a veteran Canadian professional wrestler who has wrestled for WWE, TNA Wrestling, AEW, and numerous major independent wrestling companies across North America. He's both tagged with and wrestled against Cody Deaner countless times in the past. He's also been on the show and shared his personal story and journey which is available now in the archives!
In this episode, Cody and Tyler explore the idea that in profession...
Jake O'Reilly has been wrestling for over 20 years. He was trained by "Showtime" Eric Young and has appeared in rings in Japan, US, Canada and all over the world. He's worked for TNA Wrestling, AEW, Rock Solid Wrestling and other major independent wrestling events worldwide.
*Disclaimer* This episode was filmed prior to an incident between Jake O'Reilly and a wrestling fan at NEO Wrestling in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
In this episode...
John Skyler is one half of the TNA Wrestling Tag Team "The Great Hands." He has wrestled for the WWE, NXT, AEW and now full-time with TNA Wrestling.
In this episode, Cody and Skyler explore the idea that in a professional wrestling the most important thing you can do is JUST GET OVER. They then discuss how this idea relates to our lives in some pretty unique and interesting ways.
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We’re back for Part 2 with Thelonious Jovinius Harlequin (aka TJ Harley)!
As we learned last episode, Cody and TJ have been friends for over 20 years. They first met on the Ontario independent wrestling scene in Canada many moons ago. They’ve done battles together, tagged together, and traveled up and down the roads together.
In Part 2 of their conversation, you get to continue taking a journey with them as they discuss TJ’s intrig...
We’re back to our old format for the next 2 episodes… today is Part 1 with Thelonious Jovinius Harlequin (aka TJ Harley)!
Cody and TJ have been friends for over 20 years. They first met on the Ontario independent wrestling scene in Canada many moons ago. They’ve done battles together, tagged together, and traveled up and down the roads together.
In this episode, you get to join them on their travels as they discuss TJ’s amazing and...
Liam Carr is an independent professional wrestler based out of Liverpool, England. He is the youngest British wrestler to ever do a Canadian Winter Death Tour. At only 24 years old, he is also the owner of "Live Pro Wrestling" & "Infinite Promotions."
In this episode, Cody and Liam explore the idea that in a professional wrestling match, the "pop" at the finish (or end) of the match matters the most. They then discuss how this ...
Tarik is a veteran independent professional wrestler from Ontario, Canada. He has wrestled all over the country and been in the ring with some of the best pro wrestlers of the modern era. He is known as "Mr. Punch, Kick, Chop."
In this episode, Cody Deaner and Tarik explore the idea of how important it is to "Pay Your Dues." Not only in the world of professional wrestling... but also in life.
Notorious TID is a retired veteran independent professional wrestler based out of Ontario, Canada. He is the founder of one of the original pro wrestling podcasts before podcasts were even a thing!
In this episode, Cody Deaner and TID explore the idea of how important it is to "Look The Part" in professional wrestling. And, of course, how this advice can also help you succeed in life.
Support TID by subscribing to his TIDTalk YouT...
Ben Nelson Creed is a former professional wrestler from British Columbia, Canada known as "The Mad Bomber." He is also an amazing author. Cody Deaner wrote the foreword to Ben's latest book "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life." Ben also wrote an autobiography about the numerous trials and tribulations in his wrestling career entitled "You're gonna hurt yourself: Daily struggles of small time wrestlers."
In this episode, Cody Deaner an...
"Rest When Dead" is more than just a brand... it's a way of life. Aaron York has worn many hats and works tirelessly to make various ventures a success. He's the owner of Rest When Dead Clothing Company. He's the owner of CEO Fit Supplements. He runs a successful fitness centre - Hustle Culture Fitness. And now he's the owner of a brand-new Canadian wrestling independent wrestling company - Reaper Wrestling.
Cody and Aaron sit do...
Liam Carr is an independent professional wrestler based out of Liverpool, England. He is the youngest British wrestler to ever do a Canadian Winter Death Tour. At only 24 years old, he is also the owner of "Live Pro Wrestling" & "Infinite Promotions."
In this episode, Cody and Liam explore the idea of how important it is to "Pay Your Dues." Not only in the world of professional wrestling... but also in life.
Notorious TID is a retired veteran independent professional wrestler based out of Ontario, Canada. He is the founder of one of the original pro wrestling podcasts before podcasts were even a thing!
In this episode, Cody Deaner and TID explore the idea of succeeding in wrestling by following this one piece of advice: "If you believe... they'll believe." And, of course, how this advice can also help you succeed in life.
Support TID ...
Tarik is a veteran independent professional wrestler from Ontario, Canada. He has wrestled all over the country and been in the ring with some of the best pro wrestlers of the modern era. He is known as "Mr. Punch, Kick, Chop."
In this episode, Cody Deaner and Tarik explore the idea of how important it is to "Find Your Moveset." Not only in the world of professional wrestling... but also in life.
Ben Nelson Creed is a former professional wrestler from British Columbia, Canada known as "The Mad Bomber." He is also an amazing author. Cody Deaner wrote the foreword to Ben's latest book "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life." Ben also wrote an autobiography about the numerous trials and tribulations in his wrestling career entitled "You're gonna hurt yourself: Daily struggles of small time wrestlers."
In this episode, Cody Deaner an...
David Sahadi is a legendary professional wrestling producer, director, creator, and author. He is the creative director behind many of your favourite music videos and video packages from the WWE "Attitude Era." He is also a prolific author and Cody's former colleague at TNA Wrestling.
In this episode, Cody Deaner and David Sahadi explore some advice that is often given to young professional wrestlers starting out in the business - ...
David Sahadi is a legendary professional wrestling producer, director, creator, and author. He is the creative director behind the infamous RAW is War rooftop opening credits and numerous video packages and promos at the height of the WWE "Attitude Era."
In this episode, Cody Deaner and David Sahadi explore an age old adage used in pro wrestling - "Make them feel something." Cody and David explore how important this advice is in no...
Cody Deaner updates his loyal listeners on the reason for his hiatus and what to expect with the new format and new upcoming episodes of "Wrestling is Life is Wrestling"
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