In this episode, Dann shares the wild history of pro wrestling in Northern Ontario (including a performance from a young Andre the Giant), how he brought it back from the brink, and why hundreds of fans are now showing up to watch slams, stories, and local heroes every month.
00:00 – Intro
01:30 – Meet Dann Pigozzo & the Origins of Northland Wrestling
05:00 – North Bay’s Wrestling History
08:30 – Buying a Ring Changed Everything
12:00 – Why Wrestling Is Emotional, Not Just Physical
16:30 – Is Wrestling Real? And Why It Still Works in 2024
21:00 – What Dann Looks for in a Wrestler
26:00 – Training People From All Walks of Life
30:00 – NRGY Pro Wrestling Academy & Building Local Talent
35:00 – From Monthly Shows to 600+ People at The Granite Club
40:00 – Wrestling as Theatre, Storytelling, and a Family Event
44:00 – What Keeps Dann Going
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