Wrestling is Life is Wrestling with Cody Deaner

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.

Support Tarik by following him on Insta...

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.

Support Liam Carr b...

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.

Support Tarik by following him on I...

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...

Jesse Scott was a charismatic, creative, energetic, and powerful positive force in the professional wrestling world. He wrestled for over 2 decades under the names JT Playa, and later, Tiberious King. He was the founder of NEO Wrestling, a company that helped launch the careers of many professional wrestlers who currently wrestle on television for the biggest wrestling companies in the world.

On May 7, 2024, at the age of 43, Jes...

On May 7, 2024, at the age of 43, Jesse Scott left this life. Jesse succumbed to a rare form of cancer, which he bravely faced for more than a year.

Jesse was a powerful and positive force in the professional wrestling world. He wrestled for over 2 decades under the names JT Playa, and later, Tiberious King. He was the founder of NEO Wrestling, a company that helped launch the careers of many professional wrestlers who currently ...

Sami Callihan returns to continue telling the saga that is his life journey in professional wrestling. Sami again sits down with Cody to discuss his life in professional wrestling and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Never before has Sami publicly gone into this much detail about his life & career.

In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Sami discusses what led to his first WWE tryout, his PC tryout experience, being in the fir...

Sami Callihan has a story to tell. Over the next 2 weeks, Sami sits down with Cody to tell the detailed journey of his life in professional wrestling and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Sami himself says that he’s never gone into this much detail about his career before publicly.

In Part 1 of this 2-part series, Sami discusses his family, his childhood love for wrestling, his backyard wrestling days, his initial pro wrestli...

David Penzer returns! David Penzer was the voice of WCW as its ring announcer at the height of the WWF/WCW Monday Night Wars in the 1990’s.

In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Cody and Penzer discuss working with the legends of the wrestling world, the lessons he learned from some of the greatest minds in the industry, and how he decided to get involved in television production, talent relations, or any aspect of the business ...