This week we give flowers to a man that deserves it; we welcome Executive Producer of Busted Open Radio on Sirius XM Paul Erlick to the show. After graduating from Temple University Paul was offered an internship at WWE that he gladly accepted; and as they say the rest is history. Over 14 years later Paul moved to Sirius XM where he began to produc…

For over 30 years Tom Carlucci has seen alot in the wresting business. On this episode Tom talks about his time working in the WWE as a floor manager, assistant producer, and senior director. From being ringside at King of the Ring 1998 and at Survivor Series 1997 to gaining friends he had for a lifetime; the WWE meant everything to Tom. Lastly, ta…

He is the man with the golden voice and he is the pinnacle of interviews; this week we welcome Chris Van Vliet to the show. Chris started off in the backyards of Pickering, Ontario, Canada wrestling then moved quickly into the seat he is very familiar with now; the interviewer seat. We talk to Chris about his wrestling fandom growing up and what le…

On this very special edition of the show we welcome in current Head Official from TNA, Daniel Spencer to the show as he, Brian and Jimmy talk about the busy week of professional wrestling. In addition to that we discuss some of the guest referee moments in wrestling history. This and so much more on this weeks episode. Chris Bey Go Fund Me https://…

This week you have to trust the system as we welcome Alisha Edwards, from TNA Wrestling to the show. Being a part of TNA for as long as Alisha has been is something she prides herself on. The locker room is a close knit family to the point that Alisha has earned the titles “Moral Officer” and “Party Mom.” Before that Alisha talks about, when she wa…

The new NWA Heavyweight Champion, Thom Latimer joins us this week. When he first saw a tape from Wrestle Mania 8 Thom knew he wanted to be a wrestler no matter what. Through good times and bad he made that happen and made it happen all over the world. From WWE to NXT to IMPACT and now to NWA, Thom has made his imprint on the business. With the good…

Ricardo Rodriguez has see it all. He has been on the top of the mountain and at the bottom of it as well throughout his wresting career. Ricardo talks about his time in the WWE as Alberto Del Rio’s personal ring announcer and manager. The bond that they formed was unmatched. He caught the producing bug a little bit when he was in WWE and then took …

It’s time to start to rock with Ricky Gibson this week. One half of four second heat joins us to talk about he recent appearance on Smackdown with Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. However, he first starts to talk about how he maintains his love for professional wrestling. As a student of wrestling Ricky is all about learning from some of the greats of …

Can we get serious for a moment? Lance Storm joins the show this week to talk about his phenomenal career in WWE, WCW, and ECW. Lance talks about how the “UnAmericans” formed and you will be surprised on who played a critical role in it. As one of the best minds in all of wrestling history Lance talks about what was the pinnacle of his career in re…

The last professional broadcaster, Sam Roberts joins us this week. Sam’s resume is long but packed with some great things. When he started as an intern with the Opie and Anthony show little did he know he would be doing what he is doing currently. Between his show on Sirius XM with Jim Norton to his successful podcast, Notsam Podcast, and his appea…

The Worlds Strongest Man, Mark Henry joins us this week to talk shop with Brian Hebner and Jimmy Korderas. Mark talks about everything from Sexual Chocolate to the Olympics and to all his accolades inside and outside the ring. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/r…

We have an all ref episode of Refin It Up this week. TNA Referee Daniel Spencer fills in for RJ and joins two of the greatest pro wrestling referees of all time, Brian Hebner and Jimmy Korderas. The dynamic trio talks about the week that was in the world of wrestling and answers all your questions. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup…

You have seen some of his gear designs across the wrestling landscape; this week we welcome Rodney Caldwell to the show. It is true that in wresting it is sometimes about who you know. Rodney talks about getting involved with the independent wrestling scene on the west coast, which led him to meeting some influential people that pointed him in the …

He’s handsome, He’s brave, He’s strong; he is Jacques Rougeau. He is also known for being a former WWE Intercontinental and Tag Team Champion. Jacques talks about his time tagging with his brother as well as PCO. Additionally, he talks about the great feud with “Big Bossman” and their epic match at Summer Slam 1991. Jacques talks about his real lif…

This week we welcome in somebody that has literally done it all in the wrestling business from training as an ending talent to commentary to backstage work. Veda Scott has done a lot in professional wrestling. She joins us this week to talk about the women’s revolution in professional wrestling as well as a one night only knockouts knock down pay-p…

This week former WWE/NJPW/ROH announcer Kevin Kelly is the toast of the town. When he got into the WWE in 1996 it only took him four months to go from a backstage interviewer to announcing RAW with Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler. Kevin has been the main announcer wherever he went outside of one place. We will talk all about his time in the wrestling bus…

This week David Penzer returns to the show and many things change since he has been on. David talks about his new book that is out now, “Sitting Ringside.” The book has taken you through getting into the business and then becoming the lead ring announcer for WCW. David goes into detail about meeting with Jim Ross about going over to WWE when WCW cl…

Being at a promotion from the beginning is key and our guest this week did just that. Joe Galli started with the NWA at the early stages after Billy Corgan bought the promotion. While at Championship Wrestling From Hollywood Billy approached Joe about being the voice of the NWA. This was something that Joe couldn’t say no to; and continues to be th…

The best hand in the business joins the show this week as we welcome former WWE Creative Director Tommy Blacha to the show. After leaving the Conan O’Brien Show in 1999 Tommy made his way to the then WWF. As one of the top writers with the company at that time he was responsible for a number of memorable stories in WWF; including the Mark Henry and…

It’s time to bring one of the most recognizable faces in WWE history and a man that has done so much in wrestling and beyond. This week we bring in Jonathan Coachman to Refin It Up. From 1999-2008 Coach was a part of the WWE and had some of the greatest backstage segments with the likes of The Rock and so many more top talent in the WWE. After leav…

You can be physically fit or mentally fit but this week we are REF FIT with our guest, NWA Referee Jarrod Fritz. Being trained by some great wrestlers got Jarrod in shape to make his in ring debut as a wrestler and then transitioned into being one of the best referees today in wrestling. Brian and Jarrod met young into Jarrod’s career and quickly b…

Harv and Gurv, The Bollywood Boys have seen alot in the business over the last decade wrestling. We welcome them to the show this week to talk about their time in WWE and some of the people that helped them out in and outside the ring. Growing up in Vancouver they had two loves professional wrestling and the Vancouver Canucks. Harv and Gurv talk ab…

This week we have adrenaline in our soul as we welcome the very talented band Downstait. Being together as a band since the early 2000s Downstait has become one of the most recognizable bands to produce some of the best wrestling themes of all time. They set their goals high and have accomplished some of them but have a few that they still want to …

This week we are busy bringing in one half of the “Killer Bees” B Brian Blair to the show. Brians mind for the business is still as sharp as it has ever been as he talks about some of the best times he had in the business. Working for two different McMahons had some clear differences but also had some similarities as Brian talks about that as well …

It’s time to get Fabulous this week as we welcome one half of the Fabulous Rougeau’s, Raymond Rougeau to the show. Growing up in the business training with his brother and father was tough enough as it was; but starting at such a young age was difficult as well. Going up against men at the age of 16 was a daunting task he encountered where ever he …

Les Thatcher has been in wresting for 64 years; and this week he brings all his knowledge to the show. Les talks about what the art of wresting and what it is lacking in some promotions and excelling in others. Les got alot of his knowledge about wrestling from working with guys like Harley Race, Pat Patterson, and Gerald Brisco. Lastly, Les speaks…

While working five Olympics and numerous Wrestle Manias our guest this week Steve Argintaru has seen and done a lot . Being at TSN for over 26 years put Steve on the map as one of the best in the business and opened many doors for him. Currently Steve is doing some great work for two of the big independent promotions in the Toronto area; Greektown …

Through good times and bad there was always wrestling for Shannon Moore. This week Shannon talks about growing up in North Carolina being a huge wrestling fan; alongside many great wrestlers that would eventually make it to some of the biggest companies in wrestling. Every story has its ups and downs; while Shannon talks about making it to WCW and …

Due to unfortunate circumstances this week Dvon is out and JK and the Sunshine Band is in. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop…

It’s time to go camping this week as we bust open another great episode with, Matt Camp. Matt has been a sponge in not only the wrestling business but in every field he has been in. As the Fantasy Guru to working backstage at TNA to working in WWE and hosting “The Bump” Matt has done a lot in his career. Currently Matt is hosting back on Busted Ope…

Brian Hebner is a man of his word and has tagged out this week. However, we welcome in David LaGreca from Busted Open Radio on Sirius Xm to host with Jimmy. David and Jimmy talk shop after a very busy week in professional wrestling. Additionally Jimmy and David release their Top Ten referees of all time. All this and so much more on this weeks epis…

Let us HOLLA HOLLA at you as we have WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long join us this week. Teddy has been all over the world and has done a lot in the wrestling business. From his early days in the NWA to his days in the WWE; he has been a manager, a referee, and a general manager. Teddy talks about Vince McMahon bringing him in as a manager, as well as …

After the record breaking Wrestle Mania weekend we dive deep into the high points and low points of the weekend of wrestling. We discuss the Busted Open Party at the 2300 Arena, the storytelling this weekend, and finishing stories as well as starting new ones. Finally, we have a positive #RefinReview and some thoughts on the current state of AEW. R…

It’s time to get serious this week as we welcome seven time TNA Tag Champ “Wildcat” Chris Harris to the show. As half of “Americans Most Wanted” with James Storm, Chris found himself in a deep tag team division in TNA in the early 2000s. He also found himself working as a babyface early in his run with AMW and then becoming a heel team. Lastly, Chr…

Angelina Love and Psycho Boy Fodder are our first power couple to join the show. They brought it all to the show; talking about what they think todays wresting is lacking that old school wrestling excelled at. Being a married couple that works in the business may cause some stress but as you will hear this week Angelina and Psycho Boy Fodder work v…

Right from the start of his career Swoggle was jumping over obstacles in the business that he loved so much. When he started training at a young age he had a plan for what he wanted to do in the business and made sure he executed it perfectly. Being paired with the a man like Fit Finlay really put things into perspective for Swoggle as he began wha…

The Blueprint of professional wrestling joins us the week; or as Brian likes to call him Mayor Matt Morgan join us this week. Matt was a two sport star at school then danced his way to Monmouth where he played basketball in the NCAA Tournament in 1996. Soon after that he had tryouts for the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Reports. However, the one thing…

Here We Go!!!! This week we welcome in Cody Deaner from TNA Wrestling. Cody has been up and down the highways all over the US and Canada; working with some of the very best ever in wrestling. Finding himself in a new role with TNA Cody talks about how he has been adjusting to being an in ring talent as well as a producer backstage. He also talks ab…

Refin It Up has hit the century mark as we celebrate our 100th episode; with our special guest Dave LaGreca. What better way to spend our monumental episode than with the founder of the best wrestling show in the world, Busted Open. As a member of the “Cody Crybabies” Dave talks about his wrestling fandom of not just Cody Rhodes but all of the wres…

WELL…WELL…WELL its time for the Quintessential Stud Muffin to join the show. We welcome Joel Gertner to the show this week as he talks about the early days of ECW and what led him to the promotion as the youngest person on the roster. Joel also talks about how special the Philadelphia wrestling scene is and how they support their favorites. Lastly,…

OH SHELL YEAH!!!! This week we welcome TNA legend Shark Boy to the show. Over his time in TNA Shark Boy did it all and had some of the most iconic moments in TNA history. From waking up from a coma thinking he’s Stone Cold Steve Austin to playing board games with New Jack; anything that was asked of him he did. Even having a critical role in the “M…

Trevor Murdoch has been at the highest of highs and at the lowest of lows in his wrestling career. This week he speaks about his relationship with his tag team partner Lance Cade and how much he meant to him. As Harley Race’s first student at his school in Missouri, Trevor learned the ins and outs about the wrestling business that would set him up …

Growing up with a wrestling ring in his backyard Chavo Guerrero Jr knew he was going to go into the family business; the business of professional wrestling. Chavo’s father, uncles, and grandfather were in wrestling for years. Making sure they instilled in Chavo the good things to do in wrestling. Additionally, Chavo speaks about learning his skills…

Doug Basham grew up a huge wrestling fan and now he is training the next crop of great wrestlers at Ohio Valley Wrestling. However, before that to happen Doug began his wrestling training with “Nightmare” Danny Davis (his uncle) and then starting his career at OVW, the then developmental territory for WWE. He made his WWE debut on Smackdown as part…

The Guru of Fantasy Football, Dave Richard joins the show this week to talk all things fantasy football and some wrestling. As Senior Fantasy writer for CBS Sports Dave started in the infancy of fantasy football and built his following to what it is today. As fantasy football became more popular so did the analysis for it, and that is when Dave sta…

This week we welcome the current NWA World Heavyweight Champion and OVW National Heavyweight Champion, EC 3. As he made his way up and down the roads working for the biggest companies in the world, and some great independent promotions EC 3 knew he had what it took to be on top; or the “Overman.” Working with the likes of Kurt Angle, Sting, Bully R…

As we welcome in 2024, Brian and Jimmy look back at 2023 and bring to you our 1st Annual “Stripes Awards.” Who will be the Ref of the Year and what will be Jimmy and Brian’s bold predictions for 2024? Listen now to find out! All this and so much more this week on Refin It Up.Refin It Up Social MediaTwitter and IG @refinitup⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refi…

This week we take you back to October of last year when we had Deonna Purrazzo on the show. STAY TUNED to our social media platforms to see who will join us next week . Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorder…

This week we welcome IMPACT superstar Crazy Steve to the show. As a legally blind wrestler he has had to overcome a-lot of obstacles in his long career; he speaks about what those obstacles were and what he did to over come them. In the early stages of his career Steve was known as being a tag team wrestler and was a member in some iconic factions,…

This week you’ve heard his voice on some of the most iconic commercials on all forms of broadcast media; this week we welcome the Voice of Refin It Up AJ McKay to the show. AJ started at the age of 15 doing voice over and broadcast work and knew it was something he wanted to do. He attempted to find a way to combine his love for voice over work and…