A lot has happened in the world of Jon Walker and @SlammastersWrestling since Chris last chatted to him on the show nearly 4 years ago!

Back in 2021, Jon and his Slammasters co-founder Big D had a few shows under their belts after Covid derailed plans temporarily, and fast-forward a few years and the organisation is thriving, having found a spiritual home in Portland House in Cardiff, and fresh off the back of the latest show in which former WWE US and Cruiserweight champion Kalisto (now known as Samuray del Sol) made his debut!In this episode, Jon discusses attracting and working with international stars like Kalisto, Doug Williams, Danhausen, Rhyno and Eric Young, the quality Slammasters staple stars like Man Like Dereiss and 'The Brilliance' James Ellis and also the meteoric rise of the inaugural Slammasters Women's Champion Mariah May, who has since gone on to great success in AEW and to her recent debut in NXT.For those wrestling fans who love a story of dedication, commitment, the love of the one true sport and seeing the benefits of some good old-fashioned hard work, this one is for you!To keep up-to-date with all of the upcoming news and events from Slammasters Wrestling, be sure to check out their social media pages:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slammasterswrestling/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slammasterswrestlingTo buy tickets for their upcoming show 'Final Fall at the Banking Hall' on Sunday 19th October, go to the official Slammasters website: www.slammasterswrestling.comTo keep up-to-date with latest news and future episodes of the podcast:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnceUponATurnbuckleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onceuponaturnbuckle#SlammastersWrestling #Cardiff #onceuponaturnbuckle #podcast

In this episode, Chris sits down with Buddy Sotello Esq., who is something of a rarity in today's wrestling world - a heel manager with old school values and a talent for knowing how to create real believable heat with the crowd."The Master of the Contract" discusses his earliest memories of discovering wrestling in his childhood, the in-ring and ringside performers who inspired him, and the influences behind his own persona.

We hear just some of his memories training and working independent promotions including All Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Iron, taking bumps and working the crowd to create what he calls "Buddy's pockets of hate."

As the first wrestling manager to appear thus far on Once Upon A Turnbuckle, this is definitely a perspective that wrestling enthusiasts will want to miss!

Be sure to check out Buddy's podcast 'Wrestling & Everything - Coast to Coast', with co-host Evan Ginzburg:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingAndEverythingCoasttoCoastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4eRXnG48lo&list=PLZVZEnLbi7l57A_i6ddz-zpxFn_rpHAVH#onceuponaturnbuckle #podcast #BuddySotelloEsq #wrestlingmanager #interview

Wrestling fans of the '90s and 00s will best remember @StroMaestro as WCW's classical eccentric, The Maestro, but as we find out soon enough he had already had quite the storied career before even reaching Atlanta.From his early days in collegiate wrestling, to being for the professional ranks by legends Ivan Koloff and Nelson Royal, to his runs in Jim Cornette's Smoky Mountain Wrestling and USWA, en route to learning about his familial link to Gorgoeus George, tag-teaming with Jake 'The Snake' Roberts in Mexico and then eventually answering a call from 'Macho Man' Randy Savage which took him to WCW.Along the way, we are treated to some awesome wrestling trivia too, including "Which soon-to-be-famous WWF/E gimmick was Rob Kellum first considered for?"This is a must-see for all old-school and 90s wrestling fans!To keep up-to-date with Rob Kellum's latest news and appearances, be sure to follow his social media pages:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StroTheMaestroInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maestrorobkellumX: https://www.x.com/thestroTo donate to Rob's GoFund me:https://gofund.me/6f8d3938#OnceUponATurnbuckle #90sWrestling #00sWrestling #WrestlingLegends #TheMaestro #PapaStro