Wrestling With Optimism

Wrestling With Optimism


Latest Episodes

#15: Looking back at Crockett Promotions with PWX Promoter Ty Dillinger
July 23, 2013

Stuttsy & Stat sit down with PWX promoter Ty Dillinger on this edition of @TheHistoryofWWE's #WrestlingWithOptimism to discuss their fond memories of Crockett Promotions!

#14: The state of NC wrestling with guest PWX promoter Ty Dillinger!
July 15, 2013

On this edition of @TheHistoryofWWE's #WrestlingWithOptimism, Stuttsy and Stat sit down with PWX promoter Ty Dillinger to discuss the current state of Independent wrestling in North Carolina.

#13: Golden & Lost Opportunities! Plus - Money in the Bank picks!
July 08, 2013

TheHistoryofWWE.com's #WrestlingWithOptimism returns from a mini-break to discuss the most memorable opportunities granted, from the ones we remember to the ones that never materialized. Plus, Stuttsy and Stat make their picks for this year's Money in the

#12: Favorite and least favorite finishes in wrestling
June 03, 2013

With the recent over abundance of disqualification and other non-finishes; Brad & Grant discuss and debate the use and abuse of those finishes and the positive and negative aspects of using them from both a business and a consumer perspective.

#11: Favorite Childhood Memories!
May 28, 2013

Inspired by a recent visit to a local Elementary School; Brad and Grant revisit their favorite moments in wrestling from their own childhood. From their favorite wrestlers as a kid, to their all-time favorite childhood moments (including the UNDISPUTED #1

#10: Favorite Wrestling Gimmicks!
May 20, 2013

Brad, Grant, and the proprietor of TheHistoryofWWE.com himself, Graham Cawthon, discuss their all-time favorite wrestling gimmicks!

#9: Favorite Wrestling Merchandise!
May 13, 2013

Brad, Grant, and the proprietor of TheHistoryofWWE.com himself, Graham Cawthon, take a fond look back at their favorite wrestling merchandise and collectibles; from event posters to autographs to the MOST DANGEROUS WRESTLING FIGURE EVER MADE and much more

#8: Our first ever live events!
May 06, 2013

On the 20th anniversary of TheHistoryofWWE.com himself, Graham Cawthon, attending his first ever LIVE WWF event; Graham sits down with Brad and Grant (and Matty de Nero's return as well!) to discuss everyone's fond memories of their first live events - WW

#7: The 1st Annual Indy Draft
April 29, 2013

Inspired by the NFL Draft, Brad & Grant sit down in this double-sized edition of "Wrestling with Optimism" and draft their own dream roster from all the amazing Independent talent currently on the market!

#6: Interview with Graham Cawthon of TheHistoryofWWE.com
April 23, 2013

Brad & Grant interview the mastermind behind TheHistoryofWWE.com - Graham Cawthon! He talks how the website came to be, the response, the balance between his real life and his escape, and much more!