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, talks candinly about being furloughed in 2020 and what it seriously took out of him.  All this and so many great stories on this episode of Refin...

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 led him to have some great conversations with some of the best in wrestling.  Lastly, Chris gives a peak behind the curtain on who he was surprised...

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://www.gofundme.com/f/chris-bey-recovery-funds Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG...

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 was knocked out at Emergence 2024.  As scary as that was for he she is determined to get back in the ring to defend her Tag Team Titles that she...

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 comes the no so good as well; Thom talks about battling his demons and how he overcame them and is now sober.  Lastly, he speaks about what...

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 to MLW where he is currently helping with their production.  Furthermore, he talks about the hopes of going back to WWE; this time a little...

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 the past and tries to incorporate it in his wrestling style for himself and his tag team partner, Eddie Pearl.  All this and so much...

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 regards to work as well as exposure to the fans.  Lance goes on to talk about the art of being a producer/agent in todays wrestling as well as the...

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 appearances in WWE; Sam has put out some fantastic content.  All this and so much more!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG...

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/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter:...

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 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG...

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 right direction.  All that led himself to JD Hoop and Sandra Gray to start designing gear for some of the big names in all the major...

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 life scuffle with Dynamite Kid.  Lastly, he goes into detail about woking with Hulk Hogan in Montreal and defeating him.  All this and so much...

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-per-view in TNA where she had the honor of working with Gail Kim. Going from coast to coast doing commentary can be difficult at times, but also...

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 business and beyond on this weeks episode.    Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian...

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 closed in 2001.  All this and many more great stories as we talk shop with David Penzer.   Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG...

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 the voice of the NWA to this day.  Joe also has taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer. He has worked very hard to make sure everyone can...

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 Mae Young story.  Tommy goes into depth on other stories he either came up with or had a hand in creating.  Lastly, Tommy remembers the times...

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 leaving WWE Coach found his way over the ESPN and excelled with the leader in sports.  Golf has been a big part of Coach’s career at ESPN and has...

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 became a mentor for Jarrod.  Working the right way in the ring is crucial for a referee and Jarrod goes above and beyond to make sure his work is...

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 about their fandom for the Canucks and wrestling growing up.  Lastly,  we all talk about the locker room leaders when the Bollywood Boys came in...

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 accomplish.  When Cody Rhodes left AEW to go to WWE there was many hoops to jump through to make sure Cody brought “Kingdom” with him to the...

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 as his relationship with Hulk Hogan and working with some of the best in the business.  All this and so much more!!! ...

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 went.  Starting in Quebec his ultimate goal was to make it to the WWF and really showcase his great ability.  When he retired at the age of 34...