Welcome to We Were Phoenix!

A lookback at the ups, downs and behind the scenes of Phoenix Wrestling in Cork, Ireland. Tom is joined by performer and mainstay of the Cork scene, Deano Power and performer, promoter and co-founder of Phoenix Billy Bedlam to talk about the origins of Phoenix Wrestling, the first show and the co-operation between promotions that marked a new era in Cork wrestling.

We hear from Irish talent across the scene; Marion Armstrong, Debbie Keitel, Katey Harvey, Phil Boyd and Terry Thatcher. Not Mr. Charlie though.

Come back next Friday for Episode 2.

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We Were Phoenix - Part 1 - Beginnings

Welcome back to We Were Phoenix!

A lookback at the ups, downs and behind the scenes of Phoenix Wrestling in Cork, Ireland. This time around Tom, Deano and Bedlam talk about the dream imports Phoenix tried or hoped to get, the very memorable puppet match, talk about the legendary Courage wrestling show, the Titanic invasion and talk about some of the sung and unsung local talent.

We also hear from Raven Creed, Matt Skyler, Corey Jeffreys and JDP,

Come back next Friday for Episode 3.

If you want tickets for 'Aw Shit Here We Go Again' in the Kino on November 5th check out the link below
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We Were Phoenix - Part 2 - Courage

Back with Part 3 of We Were Phoenix, a podcast looking at the ups, downs and behind the scenes of Phoenix Wrestling.

The lads sit down and talk about the success of some of the members Phoenix training school, the production behind the scenes, the relationship with local media and the extended family and crew that made Phoenix succeed.

Messages from Anita Vaughan, Ruairí O'Hagan and more. Tom shares a few of his own memories too.
Come back next week for the final part!

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We Were Phoenix - Part 3 - Family

One more time with feelings... in this final installment the guys sit down to talk about the other champions and championships of Phoenix Wrestling, make a few shocking revelations and look to the future of Cork wrestling with Rebel County Wrestling (RCW).

Messages from the Justy, Deano hears his own messaged and Mr. Charlie manages to get a word, and possibly some threats in.

Thanks for listening! 

If you want tickets for 'Aw Shit Here We Go Again' in the Kino on November 5th check out the link below
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We Were Phoenix - Part 4 - Revelations

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