Wrestling is Life is Wrestling with Cody Deaner

Episode 39: ODB - Part 2

ODB returns! Jessie Kresa – aka ODB – One Dirty Bitch - is a trendsetter in the professional wrestling world. In a world that told her she had to look, act, and talk a certain way… ODB took those ideals and told the rule makers to shove it up their ass!
In Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, ODB and Cody continue discussing their time working together in TNA and why it was so meaningful and special for both of them. ODB was a part of a special group of TNA Knockouts (such as Gail Kim, Awesome Kong, Traci Brooks, The Beautiful People, and many others) who broke down barriers and changed how women can and should be viewed in the professional wrestling industry. ODB talks about that special time in her career and how meaningful her life has become with her food truck business, married life, and writing her life story.
By the end of this conversation, you’ll learn that there’s more than meets the eye to the character known as ODB. And, her inspirational journey in pro wrestling shows that wrestling is life… is wrestling!
ODB is the first TNA Knockout to write an autobiography! Buy “Jessie Kresa is One Dirty Bitch” here: https://odbsmeatngreet.com/product/jessie-kresa-is-odb-one-dirty-bitch-book-signed-copy/
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Episode 38: ODB - Part 1

ODB is an originator. During a time when women in the professional wrestling industry were expected to be stereotypical blonde “Barbie” look-a-likes who’s in-ring talent was secondary to how they looked in a swimsuit… ODB drank from a flask, kicked ass in the ring, and told the world she was ONE DIRTY BITCH!
As a member of the ORIGINAL “Women’s Revolution” in TNA Wrestling, ODB was a part of a special roster of TNA Knockouts that broke ratings records for the brand each and every week. She started her career by trying to make a name for herself on the original season of WWF “Tough Enough” and went on to train with Eddie Sharkey in Minnesota (a man responsible for helping kickstart the careers of The Road Warriors, Jesse Ventura, Rick Rude, Bob Backlund, Jerry Lynn, Rick Steiner and countless other wrestling legends).
Cody and ODB have been friends for over 15 years. Their friendship started when they began working together in TNA Wrestling when Cody Deaner was first brought into the company. In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, they discuss ODB’s journey in the wild world of pro wrestling and all the lessons she’s learned along the way.
ODB is the first TNA Knockout to write an autobiography! Buy “Jessie Kresa is One Dirty Bitch” here: https://odbsmeatngreet.com/product/jessie-kresa-is-odb-one-dirty-bitch-book-signed-copy/
Bring Big Al & ODB’s Meat & Greet Food Truck to your private event by visiting https://odbsmeatngreet.com/
Follow ODB on Instagram / X / Facebook & TikTok @theodbbam
Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner  
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Episode 37: Sinn - Part 2

Sinn Bodhi returns! “The Warlord of Weird” has worked for the WWE & TNA Wrestling, ran his own wrestling company, travelled the world working in circus-freakshows, ran his own wrestling school, makes his own custom-made LJN action figures, has been mentored by Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and lives on a farm with pet chickens and goats. It’s safe to say that Sinn is one of the most unique & creative professional wrestlers in the business today.
Sinn returns for Part 2 of his conversation with Cody to discuss what Sinn believes he has to offer the business of pro wrestling, maintaining drive in a business that doesn’t always love you back, and the importance of “mental championship belts.” Stick around until the end of the show to hear Sinn tells one of the most touching stories on this podcast to date.
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Episode 36: Sinn Bodhi - Part 1

Sinn Bodhi is quite possibly the most unique and creative professional wrestler in the business today… maybe ever. His mentor Jake “The Snake” Roberts even told the “Warlord of Weird” that he’s operating on another level when it comes to his mind for the pro wrestling business.
Cody and Sinn have been friends for over 20 years; both growing up in the business on the Ontario, Canada independent wrestling scene. In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, Cody and Sinn discuss their respective philosophies on professional wrestling and how those philosophies mirror our daily lives … because wrestling is life … is wrestling.
Follow Sinn Bodhi on IG at http://instagram.com/sinnbodhi & on X at http://twitter.com/sinnbodhi
See all the amazing custom-made LJN action figures that Sinn creates at http://facebook.com/SinnsLJNs
Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner  
This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca
This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca
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Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 
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Episode 35: Jimmy Jacobs - Part 2

Jimmy Jacobs RETURNS! Jimmy Jacobs currently works for AEW on the creative team. He’s worked either as a wrestler or on the creative team for all of the biggest wrestling companies in the world: All Elite Wrestling, Ring of Honor, TNA Wrestling, and World Wrestling Entertainment - WWE.
 
For Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Cody and Jimmy discuss Jimmy’s past drug addiction, his current role in AEW, the inherent value of life, the importance of multiple voices regarding difficult issues, and of course… how true it is that wrestling is life and life is wrestling.
 
Along with Part 1 of this conversation, this might just be the most interesting and unique conversation you’ll hear two pro wrestlers have this year… or ever!
 
Follow Jimmy Jacobs on IG at http://instagram.com/jimmyjacobsx
 
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Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 
 
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Episode 34: Jimmy Jacobs - Part 1

Jimmy Jacobs currently works for AEW on the creative team. That’s where he’s landed after a near 25-year career in the professional wrestling business as a 5-time world tag-team champion at Ring of Honor, a former Impact Wrestling creative team member, and former writer at WWE.
This week’s conversation is like none other on the show before. Cody Deaner and Jimmy Jacobs do a deep dive on societal patterns, the stories we tell ourselves, what is true reality, and what this means for us all… whether we’re in this wacky world of pro wrestling or just trying to navigate the world on a day-to-day basis regardless of your job.
This might just be the most interesting and unique conversation you’ll hear two pro wrestlers have this year! And for certain, by the end of it… you’ll know that wrestling is life… and life is wrestling.
Follow Jimmy Jacobs on IG at http://instagram.com/jimmyjacobsx
Follow Jimmy Jacob’s employer – All Elite Wrestling at http://instagram.com/aew
Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner  
This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca
This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca
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Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 
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Episode 33: Tommy Dreamer - Part 2

It’s time for MORE story-time with Tommy Dreamer. Tommy Dreamer is an ECW original, former WWE superstar, former WWE talent relations & current TNA Wrestling creative team member & on-screen performer.
 
Last week, Tommy told a never-before-heard story involving Roddy Piper. And Tommy & Cody discussed how they first met when Tommy was working in the office at WWE. This week, in Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Tommy tells more behind-the-scenes stories from his career with every major wrestling company on the planet and the various lessons he’s learned in his unique journey within the industry. No matter what Tommy has done in the wrestling business, he’s been successful at it. And we can learn from his successes… because wrestling is life… is wrestling.
 
Get TWO BONUS STORIES (not available on the free podcast feed) with Tommy Dreamer right NOW over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner  
 
This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca
 
This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca
 
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Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 
 
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Episode 32: Tommy Dreamer - Part 1

It’s story-time with ECW original, former WWE superstar, former WWE talent relations & current TNA Wrestling creative team member & on-screen talent – “The Innovator of Violence” Tommy Dreamer.
 
In Part 1 of this 2-part conversation, Cody Deaner sits under the Tommy Dreamer story-time tree and you’re welcomed to sit down, relax, and enjoy the ride! Tommy tells various never-before-heard behind-the-scenes stories from his career with every major wrestling company on the planet. No matter what Tommy has done in the wrestling business, he’s been successful at it. And we can learn from those stories. Because wrestling is life… is wrestling.
 
Get early access to Part 2 of this conversation (early and ad-free) and TWO BONUS STORIES with Tommy Dreamer right NOW over at http://patreon.com/codydeaner  
 
This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca
 
This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca
 
Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com
 
Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner  by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner
 
Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 
 
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