Captain's Corner Pod

Capt. Nick Masci & Ray Russell return to discuss the recent Portland Wrestling Expo, the sensational event that drew hundreds of wrestling fans to meet and reminisce with the legends of the Pacific Northwest territory. Special Guest this week is the returning TOP GUN (Fidel Sierra) with special appearance by valet Fantasy! Another fun conversation as part of Captain's Corner!

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Nick Masci & Ray Russell present the final edition of the Captain's Corner Pod leading into this weekend's huge PORTLAND WRESTLING EXPO EVENT!!! It's been promoted on local Portland TV and Radio, and now this week on the podcast the Captain talks all of the big things going on this weekend and the talent involved. From Portland legends like "Grappler" Len Denton, John Nord (The Berzerker), Top Gun (Fidel Sierra), Sheep...

Nick Masci & Ray Russell host as "THE GRAPPLER" LEN DENTON returns to the Captain's Corner Pod and spends another 40 minutes sharing road stories and memories from throughout his career. Some of the topics include, being forced out of Mid-South by Bill Watts, sending Denton to work for booker Ole Anderson in the Mid-Atlantic only to find out it was intentional "revenge" by the Cowboy!. Plus, Grappler talks Ricky Santan...

New Captain's Corner Pod with Capt. Nick Masci & Ray Russell.. with Special Guest from the territory era, Rocky Della Serra! Rocky has vivid memories of his time in the business as he talks a variety of topics including his brother Bob Della Serra, Montreal, Stampede Wrestling, Portland & Elton Owen, teaming with Frenchy Martin, (almost) teaming with Eddie Gilbert, working Puerto Rico and being hit with a large roc...

It's a special Holiday Edition of the Captain's Corner Podcast, as Capt. Nick Masci & Ray Russell go back in time to watch several matches from Portland Wrestling's past involving the likes of The Grappler, Scotty the Body, Abudadein, Ricky Santana, Top Gun, Brickhouse Brown, Jonathan Holliday, Ricky Vaughn (Lance Von Erich), Moondog Moretti, and more PNW stars of the 80s & early 90! You can listen along here, or w...

NEW Captain's Corner Podcast #7 - Featuring Kerby Strom
This week on Captain's Corner, Portland Wrestling Historian & Memorabilia Collector KERBY STROM joins the show! Plus, Ray Russell and Capt. Nick talk recent dealings with Hulk Hogan, upcoming events with Ric Flair, The Wrestling Classic V, Battle Kat, Ultimate Warrior, and Kevin Vaughn (formerly Lance Von Erich) is the latest to join the Portland Wrestling Expo...

NEW Captain's Corner Podcast #6 - Featuring Guest Mean Mike Miller
Hosts: Nick Masci & Ray Russell
NOTE: We apologize in advance for the audio issues during the Mike Miller Interview portion of the show (especially the first 3 questions/first 8 minutes of the interview). Mike was connected through his phone and there were audio issues on his side that we couldn't completely clean up... Nevertheless, Mike spent cl...

BRUNO-MANIA continues to run wild this week on the WrestleCopia Podcast Network, as Captain Nick Masci & Ray Russell welcome territory era manager Downtown Bruno (AKA former WWF Personality Harvey Wippleman) to the Captain's Corner Podcast! It's another great discussion, as Bruno brings his Beer and Caesar Sausage Sandwich, kicks back, and shares stories of Central States with Bob Geigel, Bulldog Bob Brown telling lies...

This week on the Captain's Corner Pod, the Capt. Nick Masci & Ray Russell share the latest legendary names added to the upcoming Portland Wrestling Expo! Then, Special Guest Ricky Santana joins the show for 40 minutes of fun! Ricky shares stories of his time working in the WWF, WCW, Puerto Rico, Portland, Texas All-Star, Billy Jack Haynes' OWF, and of course PNW! Hear Ricky's stories featuring the likes of Randy Savage...

It's that time again... time for another edition of THE CAPTAIN'S CORNER POD w/Nick Masci & Ray Russell. Episode #3 features the latest name to be added to the PORTLAND WRESTLING EXPO... Special Guest FIDEL SIERRA / THE CUBAN ASSASSIN / TOP GUN (among many other aliases) joins the program. TONS of great stories including working with Andre the Giant, working in Japan, teaming with Ricky Santana, breaking down his vario...

It's that time once again, to climb aboard for another adventure on the Captain's Corner Podcast! This week Capt. Nick Masci & Ray Russell speak with long-time West Coast wrestling promoter and manager Jeff Manning (AKA Morty Lipschitz). Jeff joins the show and shares stories & funny tales of his experiences with the likes of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Grappler Len Denton, and Percy Pringle (Paul Bearer)! They also talk ...

Climb aboard the maiden voyage! It's CAPTAIN'S CORNER with the Capt. himself, Nicholas Masci steering the ship with Ray Russell on board! In our debut episode we talk with Florida Wrestling Historian Barry Rose (of Breaking Kayfabe w/Bowdren & Barry), and then the legendary GRAPPLER & DIRTY WHITE BOY, LEN DENTON, joins the show for a 30 minute conversation on his career. Great stories involving the Portland territo...