SHADOW FIRE PROMOTIONS, INC. OFFICIAL PODCAST

Welcome to the Official Shadow Fire Promotions, Inc. (SFP) Podcast. Each episode, we'll talk about pro wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), some of the merchandise produced by the various pro wrestling and MMA companies, music, movies, things related to the military, some current affairs, the Shadow Fire Promotions brand, and whatever else comes to mind!


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SFP OFFICIAL PODCAST, Week of 20141020

In our first edition, SFP President Gregory Dennis discusses the VA scandal; ISIS; the SFP brand; undefeated Mixed Martial Arts fighter and $1M Tough Enough winner Daniel Puder and his new charity, My Life, My Power; the WWE Network; WWE television; the current class action lawsuit filed against WWE; a brief history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC); wrestling and MMA on pay-per-view; lovely actress and friend Shannon Shae Marie (Shannon Marie Williams) and her new play; World Championship Wrestling, and more!

SFP OFFICIAL PODCAST, Week of 20141026

In our second edition, SFP President Gregory Dennis discusses the SFP brand; undefeated Mixed Martial Arts fighter and $1M Tough Enough winner Daniel Puder and his charity, My Life, My Power; the WWE Network; the WWE video library; WWE's stock; Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Wrestling; author K.D. Cormican and her book, "Whatever Makes You Blind"; WWE on pay-per-view; WWE television programming; lovely actress and friend Shannon Shae Marie (Shannon Marie Williams) and her new play; and more!

SFP OFFICIAL PODCAST, 2014 Marine Corps Birthday Edition

In our special Marine Corps Birthday edition, SFP President Gregory Dennis wishes the Marine Corps a happy 239th birthday and discusses the WWE Network; John Cena's desire to branch into film roles that don't have him cast as an action hero; Ox Baker; former National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) President & promoter Bob Geigel; former World Wrestling Federation superstar Billy Jack Haynes and his lawsuit against WWE; Bo Dallas; WWE's obsession with Wall Street; Brock Lesnar; interim belts in Mixed Martial Arts; sports announcers vs. wrestling announcers; author K.D. Cormican and her book, "Whatever Makes You Blind"; Nicholas Wautier & Wautier Entertainment; and more!

SFP OFFICIAL PODCAST, Week of 20141210

In our fourth and longest podcast, SFP President Gregory Dennis discusses the passings of Jimmy Del Ray, formerly of Jim Cornette's Heavenly Bodies; former American Wrestling Association ring announcer Rodger Kent; and Ken Weatherwax, the actor who played Pugsley on the "Addams Family" TV show; Global Force Wrestling; Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's television programme moving to Destination America; CM Punk and his signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and also former Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers star Jason David Frank's challenge to him; Macho Man Randy Savage and WWE's willingness to make money off his name, yet not induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame; lack of content on the WWE Network; Sting, and the possibility of a WrestleMania match against Undertaker; Damien Sandow; The Giant; are there "tweeners" in pro wrestling?; Facebook and their use of personal information from users; Net Neutrality; undefeated Mixed Martial Arts fighter and $1M Tough Enough winner Daniel Puder and his new charity, My Life, My Power; author K.D. Cormican and her book, "Whatever Makes You Blind"; Nicholas Wautier & Wautier Entertainment; and more!

SFP OFFICIAL PODCAST, Week of 20150222

In our fifth edition, Shadow Fire Promotions (SFP) President Gregory Dennis discusses Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 182 & 183, the WWE Network and former Fantastic Bobby Fulton's objections to it; the challenge for the Network in the future; Stone Cold Steve Austin's return to the WWE ring; Chyna in the Hall of Fame; The Authority; pay-per-view names, 3-way or Triple Threat Matches; Impact Wrestling; Global Force Wrestling; and what happens if you win the Powerball jackpot

SFP OFFICIAL PODCAST, Week of 20150615

The Shadow Fire Promotions podcast débuts a new name and talks about recent deaths in wrestling; recaps the Cauliflower Alley Club 50th Anniversary Reunion and merchandise from the reunion; the AfterGLOW Fan Party; Undefeated Mixed Martial Artist & pro wrestler Daniel Puder's return to the ring; Monsters of the 5K/10K; and more!

Shadow Fire Promotions Podcast - Front Row Ringside 6-28-15

In our final podcast of June, Shadow Fire Promotions (SFP) President Gregory Dennis discusses the recent passings of Buddy Landel and Cora Combs; the serious illness of WWE Hall of Fame Member Blackjack Mulligan, in addition to the losses of "Eight Is Enough" actor Dick Van Patten, Avengers star Patrick Macnee, Yes bassist Chris Squire, film composer James Horner.

Also, more on the petition to induct former WWE Tag Team Champion Davey Boy Smith into the WWE Hall of Fame; the Bellator Mixed Martial Arts promotion's airing of Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock and whether or not the fight was legitimate; the temptation for WWE to turn their developmental programme NXT into a full-time touring promotion equal to Raw and Smackdown; music streaming; the demise of the Compact Disc; and more!

Shadow Fire Promotions Podcast - Front Row Ringside 7-6-15

In the Independence Day podcast, Shadow Fire Promotions President Gregory Dennis discusses independent wrestling do's and don'ts, and ways to increase the size of your audience; Ric Flair's new podcast, the rumoured upcoming Owen Hart DVD from WWE; The legendary supergroup, The Four Horsemen; Sting and Lex Luger in the WWE Hall of Fame; the bleed of NXT into the main WWE television roster; the AfterGLOW Fan Party Cruise; and more!

Shadow Fire Promotions Podcast - Front Row Ringside 7-17-15

For our mid-July podcast, Shadow Fire Promotions President Gregory Dennis apologises for missing a show last week, but gets right into the good stuff. Our "short and sweet" podcast is probably the shortest one recorded, which is shocking, given the amount of things discussed! He talks about the return of Jeff Jarrett to the promotion he helped found, and the potential of the promotion to go away from TV if their contract is not renewed; WWE loyalists; Terry Taylor's awful Red Rooster gimmick; NFL quarterback Ken Stabler; a happy birthday to Nikola Tesla, namesake of the band; and more!

Shadow Fire Promotions Podcast - Front Row Ringside 7-25-15

For the last podcast in July, Shadow Fire Promotions (SFP) President Gregory Dennis talks about the upcoming rematch between Undertaker & Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam; Ronda Rousey's upcoming fight in Brazil at UFC 190; an op-ed regarding Vince McMahon's insistence that he personally be involved in every facet of WWE and not allowing any other viewpoint, despite having capable hires in the organisation; women's roles in pro wrestling; what could be if Brock wrestled "monster" Kane (as opposed to "corporate" Kane); upcoming guests on the podcast, and more!

Shadow Fire Promotions Podcast - Front Row Ringside 8-1-15

Our August 1 podcast starts off with a few memories of The Rowdy Scot, Rowdy Roddy Piper, who passed away July 31. From there, Shadow Fire Promotions, Inc. President Gregory Dennis discusses the nickname "Rowdy" and how Ultimate Fighting Championship star Ronda Rousey got to use the name for herself.

He then talks about UFC 190, and gives a few thoughts on what stood out, 24 hours later.

Then, it's on to pro wrestling, where he talks about the revival of the Tapout clothing brand, the scandal involving Hulk Hogan, SummerSlam and whether the world championship match should always be the final event on the card or not, an April 2015 ruling that could potentially affect wrestler royalties for footage shown on the WWE Network, and a study from the University of Louisville Law Review that demonstrates the legal difference between and employee and independent contractor.

Finally, in current events, the Chattanooga shooting is discussed, along with the pros and cons of arming recruiters. Also, more on the VA scandals, and what can be done about it.

The podcast wraps with talk of merchandise and upcoming guests!

Shadow Fire Promotions Podcast - Front Row Ringside 8-15-15

Our August 15 Edition has Shadow Fire Promotions President Gregory Dennis talking Ultimate Fighting Championship Womens Bantamweight Champion Rowdy Ronda Rousey and Invicta Featherweight Champion Cyborg Justino and why a fight between the two of them will never happen; WWE's signing of 8-year old Elijah Mainville to a WWE contract (and why the Authority must go!); SummerSlam 2015; and more!

Shadow Fire Promotions Podcast - Front Row Ringside 8-29-15

In the final podcast of August, Shadow Fire Promotions President Gregory Dennis discusses the surprise retirement of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Frankie Perez following his first in in the UFC; Bethe Correira's comments regarding her loss to Ronda Rousey; Ronda's upcoming fight against Holly Holm and the cancellation of Ronda's rematch against Meisha Tate. Also, WWE SummerSlam talk and Daniel Bryan's concussion status, plus the alleged WWE announcer notes and comments on a recent interview of Roman Reigns.

Shadow Fire Promotions Podcast - Front Row Ringside 9-5-15

Our post-Labor Day episode has Shadow Fire Promotions (SFP) President Gregory Dennis talking about the challenge thrown down by former World Wrestling Federation wrestler Billy Jack Haynes to WWE Hall of Fame member "Stone Cold" Steve Austin; early Ring of Honor wrestling and why, at times, it demonstrated bad habits; preliminary (enhancement) talent in professional wrestling, and their important role in the sport; independent wrestling and comparisons to the territories in wrestling prior to the early 1980s; and at the suggestion of Casper, a discussion on mental health in the military.

Shadow Fire Promotions Podcast - Front Row Ringside 9-28-15

Our end of September podcast has Shadow Fire Promotions President Gregory Dennis discussing the forthcoming book from former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts; the blurring of reality and fantasy in pro wrestling and why it doesn't work; how the landscape of pro wrestling would be different if Dusty Rhodes would have been the "chosen one" by the World Wrestling Federation in 1984, instead of Hulk Hogan; military Chaplains and the difficulties they face ministering to troops not of their same faith; and in a different topic, online security. Plus, the AfterGLOW Fan Party (and cruise!); upcoming guests Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling's Roxy Astor and Sunny the California Girl, undefeated Mixed Martial Artist and pro wrestler Daniel Puder; merchandise and more!

Shadow Fire Promotions Podcast - Front Row Ringside 10-12-15

Our Columbus Day podcast has Shadow Fire Promotions (SFP) President Greg Dennis talking about Kane's return to WWE TV; reiterates why having NXT as another touring "brand" in WWE is a bad thing for everyone, and a lack of stars being made in NXT; do"s and don"ts for independent wrestling announcers; playing music during sit-down interviews and documentaries produced by WWE; and answers a question from Rob in GA.

Shadow Fire Promotions Podcast - Front Row Ringside 10-27-15

Our "Halloween" edition of the Front Row Ringside podcast has Shadow Fire Promotions President Gregory Dennis bidding farewell to Three Dog Night singer Cory Wells, who died on the 20th of October and also discussing (among other things) what a 95 year old World War II Marine Corps Veteran did with $33,000; Ronda Rousey making the cover of a famous boxing magazine; which former NFL tackle is trying to enter WWE; NXT wrestler Baron Corbin getting beat up by a fan; fake wrestling; monthly ladder matches; main event wrestling; and more!

Shadow Fire Promotions Podcast - Front Row Ringside 12-31-15

Our 2015 year-end edition of the Front Row Ringside podcast has Shadow Fire Promotions President Gregory Dennis bidding farewell to the year 2015 with a look back at some of the events in Mixed Martial Arts, pro wrestling, and entertainment in the year (about to be!) past, and a look ahead what 2016 may have to offer!

Shadow Fire Promotions Podcast - Front Row Ringside 03-29-16

It's been slow on podcast-worthy topics since the new year, but the first podcast of 2016 is a doozy, as Shadow Fire Promotions, Inc. (SFP) President Greg Dennis discusses the recent loss of the formerly undefeated Ultimate Fighting Championship Womens Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm to Miesha Tate, and where that leaves former Champion Ronda Rousey.

Moving on to pro wrestling, WrestleMania week is upon us, meaning that we're on the final countdown to WrestleMania, with WWE's biggest event of the year under a week away. The focus here is on WrestleMania 32 (even though WWE no longer adds numbers to WrestleMania) and comments on the current WrestleMania being possibly one of the weakest 'Manias of all time, with a dual main event of Triple H (representing the evil Authority, who is nonetheless usually cheered) against Roman Reigns, who has yet to be accepted by most fans as "the man", the top star in WWE, and Undertaker against an untrained non-wrestler, and the son of the WWE Chairman, Shane McMahon.

Then there's the recent Gawker settlement with Hulk Hogan, and also some quotes regarding the WWE Performance Center from Hogan when he was still a judge on WWE Tough Enough, with a discussion on the success of the Performance Center.

Plus the AfterGlow Fan Party At Sea, MyLife, My Power, and MORE!