On this episode of First Match we go all the way back to the beginning with the former president of WCW and the creator of the NWO, Eric Bischoff!

From a list of pre-wrestling careers that spanned from being a print model to landscaping but NOT owning a butcher shop, to teaming up with Sony Onoo, Eric's journey to pro wrestling was a fun ride!

He sold for the AWA until one day he was thrown in front of a camera and the rest is history! We talk about how to be a good announcer, how some rules are made to be broken, wrestling Larry Zbyszko with a fractured knee, who he digs in the industry today and the fact that $20 bucks is $20 bucks, you don't want to miss this episode!

Make sure you listen until the very end to find out who's up next week!

Enjoy!!!

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Thank you to Boulevard Burgers St. Pete Beach home of the "Kage Burger" for signing on as a sponsor! Visit their website https://blvdburgers.com/

As well as a special thank you to Georgia Print House at https://www.georgiaprinthouse.com for being the official merch provider for First Match! 

First Match T-Shirts are now available to order!!!! http://www.firstmatch.bigcartel.com 

(US shipping only at this point for merch)

Sizes still available: S (limited quantity), M, L, and XL.

Until we restock next month, we are out of 2XL.

Want to support the show with a donation:

Pay Pal: MyFirstMatchPod@gmail.com

Venmo: @Jesse-Kage

On this episode of First Match we go all the way back to the beginning with the former president of WCW and the creator of the NWO, Eric Bischoff!
From a list of pre-wrestling careers that spanned from being a print model to landscaping but NOT owning a butcher shop, to teaming up with Sony Onoo, Eric's journey to pro wrestling was a fun ride!
He sold for the AWA until one day he was thrown in front of a camera and the rest is history! We talk about how to be a good announcer, how some rules are made to be broken, wrestling Larry Zbyszko with a fractured knee, who he digs in the industry today and the fact that $20 bucks is $20 bucks, you don't want to miss this episode!
Make sure you listen until the very end to find out who's up next week!
Enjoy!!!
Also, please make sure you SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW the podcast on whatever platform you are listening on!
Thank you to Boulevard Burgers St. Pete Beach home of the "Kage Burger" for signing on as a sponsor! Visit their website <a href="https://blvdburgers.com/">https://blvdburgers.com/</a>
As well as a special thank you to Georgia Print House at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.georgiaprinthouse.com">https://www.georgiaprinthouse.com</a> for being the official merch provider for First Match!&nbsp;
First Match T-Shirts are now available to order!!!! <a href="http://www.firstmatch.bigcartel.com">http://www.firstmatch.bigcartel.com </a>
(US shipping only at this point for merch)
Sizes still available: S (limited quantity), M, L, and XL.
Until we restock next month, we are out of 2XL.
Want to support the show with a donation:
Pay Pal: <a href="mailto:MyFirstMatchPod@gmail.com">MyFirstMatchPod@gmail.com</a>
Venmo: @Jesse-Kage

Join Jesse Kage as he interviews professional wrestling superstars of today and the legends of the past about their break into pro wrestling and the entertaining journey to their "First Match" and beyond!