Wrestling is Life is Wrestling with Cody Deaner

Wrestling is Life is Wrestling isn’t just another wrestling podcast. It’s a life podcast. Cody Deaner sits down with successful professional wrestlers to discuss how wrestling imitates life and life imitates wrestling. And all the lessons that can be learned in between. Cody Deaner has been a professional wrestler for almost 25 years. He has travelled the world and wrestled for major companies worldwide including the WWE, TNA Wrestling, and various renowned independent companies. He has been a professional speaker for over a decade and travels across North America speaking to youth about such topics as being a positive influence in your community, developing grit & resilience, and overcoming adversity. He shares his personal story and struggles in his journey in professional wrestling to teach youth valuable life lessons. Cody Deaner can currently be seen every week on the TNA Wrestling IMPACT! Wrestling show that airs in 120 countries in over 150 million homes around the globe. He works in TNA as an on-air talent, as well as behind the scenes as a producer. Cody is bringing his years of experience in the wrestling industry and the life lessons he’s learned along the way to his podcast listeners through unique interviews with wrestling personalities where they share their own life story and life lessons with fans and soon-to-be fans alike.
Episodes
Episodes



Thursday May 29, 2025
"Rest When Dead" - Reaper Wrestling Owner Aaron York
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
"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 down to discuss Aaron's "rest when you're dead" attitude that he brings to his businesses. As well as the successful debut of Reaper Wrestling. They talk about how Aaron's vision has been able to come to fruition and the plans to make Reaper Wrestling a destination for both top-notch professional wrestlers, but dedicated hardcore wrestling fans.
Watch Reaper Wrestling on Youtube - @ReaperWrestling
Get tickets to Reaper Wrestling events at http://reaperwrestling.com
Also check out Rest When Dead Clothing at http://restwhendead.ca
And finally, check out http://ceofit.ca



Thursday May 22, 2025
"Pay Your Dues" with Liam Carr
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
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 by following him on Instagram: http://instagram.com/liamcarruk
Also, follow Infinite Promotions on Instagram at http://instagram.com/infinite_promotions_uk
Please support our sponsors at:
Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca
CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca
Support this show:
Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner
To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com
To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com



Thursday May 08, 2025
"If you believe... they'll believe" with Notorious TID
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
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 by subscribing to his TIDTalk YouTube page:
http://www.youtube.com/@tidtalk
Please support our sponsors at:
Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca
CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca
Support this show:
Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner
To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com
To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com



Thursday Apr 24, 2025
"Find Your Moveset" with Tarik
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/punchkickchop_tarik
Please support our sponsors at:
Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca
CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca
Support this show:
Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner
To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com
To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com



Thursday Apr 10, 2025
"Work the Gimmick" with Ben "The Mad Bomber" Nelson Creed
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
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 and Bomber explore the first rule in his book "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life" - the rule known as "Work the Gimmick."
Support Ben by purchasing his books here:
"12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life"
"You're Gonna Hurt Yourself"
Please support our sponsors at:
Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca
CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca
Support this show:
Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner
To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com
To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com



Thursday Mar 27, 2025
"Less is More" - with David Sahadi
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
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 - "Less is more." Cody and David explore how this advice doesn't just apply to wrestling, but to producing wrestling, writing wrestling, and of course... how it applies to life itself.
Check out David Sahadi's books, new sitcom "24 Station Street," and new merch drops over at http://barwisdom.co
Please support our sponsors at:
Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca
CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca
Support this show:
Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner
To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com
To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com



Thursday Mar 13, 2025
"Make them FEEL something" - with David Sahadi
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
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 not just professional wrestling, but life itself.
Check out David Sahadi's books, new sitcom "24 Station Street," and new merch drops over at http://barwisdom.co
Please support our sponsors at:
Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca
CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca
To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com
To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com



Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: New episodes + new format
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Cody Deaner updates his loyal listeners on the reason for his hiatus and what to expect with the new format and new upcoming episodes of "Wrestling is Life is Wrestling"
Learn more about the podcast at http://codydeaner.com/podcast
Support our sponsors at:
Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca
CEO Fit - http://ceofit.ca

Wrestling is Life is Wrestling
with Cody Deaner
Wrestling is Life is Wrestling isn't just another wrestling podcast. It's a life podcast. Cody Deaner sits down with successful professional wrestlers to discuss how wrestling imitates life and life imitates wrestling. And all the lessons that can be learned in between.
To learn more about how you can support the show, visit CodyDeaner.com/podcast
To get FULL episodes, early and ad-free (as well as other EXCLUSIVE content), become a patron at patreon.com/codydeaner