Welcome back to "The Fight Factory Wrestling" Podcast with Dave Sturchio, Tommy Dee and Chris Payne. The 3 Amigos are back in studio today to discuss a whole bunch of updates for "The War On The Shore 3" and then take a deeper dive into a few hot button topics that Dave found about Tony Khan and his spending and then raises the questions of longevity under this spending model. Khan has hired 18 new talent in the first quarter of 2026 already and have about 190 active roster members. There's not enough TV for everyone! Now what? Is the traditional "HEEL" officially dead in pro wrestling? WWE is trying to push Jacob Fatu on as a heel but it seems like the crowd is enjoying the chaos. What can they do to double down on this or are they going to be content just letting the crowds dictate who they like and don't like? All this and MUCH more! #FightFactoryWrestling #TonyKhan #AEW #JacobFatu #Heel

Welcome back to another hard-hitting episode of The Fight Factory Wrestling Podcast! Join your hosts Dave Sturchio and Chris Payne as they dive deep into the world of professional wrestling, from the local scene in Jersey to the biggest stages in WWE.

The countdown is on! We are officially heading toward The War On The Shore 3 at Martell’s Tiki Bar on Tuesday, July 14th. The beach is going to be rocking, and Dave and Chris have the latest updates on:

• New Acquisitions: Who is joining the roster for the biggest event of the summer?
• Match Announcements: The card is taking shape, and we break down the latest bouts added to this massive show.

The fallout from WrestleMania continues as we look toward WWE Backlash. The Bloodline civil war has reached a fever pitch.

• Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu: Tribal Combat 2.0 is looming. Is this match "too big" for a Backlash? Should this have been saved for a Big Four stadium show, or is the heat simply too hot to wait?
• The Rise of Trick Williams: The new US Champion is ascending at light speed. We discuss if Trick has the "vibe," the look, and the skills to be the face of the company.
• The LA Knight Factor: While Trick gets the rocket ship push, guys like LA Knight are still waiting for that definitive "big one." Is the crowd's love enough to get him over the hump?

With the tournament making its return, we ask the tough question: Has the crown lost its luster? We debate the current format vs. the classic one-night tournament and whether the prestige still carries the same weight in 2026.

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Welcome back to the Fight Factory Wrestling Podcast! This week, Dave Sturchio is flying solo and coming to you live from the newly upgraded Stellar19 Studios. While Chris Payne and Tommy Dee are away on assignment, Dave is pulling back the curtain on the "gritty, grassroots" reality of running an independent wrestling promotion in 2026.

In this deep-dive episode, we discuss the evolution of the War on the Shore 3 and why Fight Factory is committed to a higher standard of production, roster building, and storytelling. Dave vents about the current state of "delusional" independent contractors, the importance of professional training, and why saying "thank you" is the most valuable currency in the business.

Inside This Episode: The War on the Shore 3 Update: Updates on our sponsors, including Lester Glenn Toms River and Danny Lynch—the official realtor of the event.

The "Sink or Swim" Battle Royal: Why the second annual Rumble is "anybody's game" and what the winner can expect heading into the next show.

The State of the Indies: A candid look at "egomaniacs," the need for promotions to work together to carry over storylines, and the importance of cross-branding.

Stellar 19 Studios: Dave discusses the brand-new website launch and the vision for the studio heading into the summer season.

WWE & The Big Stage: Thoughts on the Bloodline's new direction with Jacob Fatu, the Intercontinental Division's resurgence, and the upcoming two-night SummerSlam.

Life Outside the Ring: A heartfelt segment on the "thief of joy" (comparison), the necessity of backup plans, and why pro wrestling isn't the only thing that defines us.

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Welcome back after a loaded WrestleMania weekend! The Fight Factory Wrestling Podcast is back with Dave Sturchio & Tommy Dee to talk all about the weekend that was in WWE. Roman Reigns Defeats CM Punk, Cody retains and gets punted, and Oba Femi IS THE CAPTAIN NOW. So much to dive into including giving our predictions on what's to come in WWE with Jacob Fatu gunning for the "Head of the Table"! All this and so much more including updates on "The War On The Shore 3" and guest announcements! Let's get to it!! #WrestleMania #WWE #FightFactoryWrestling

We have arrived at our "go home" show to WWE's WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas! Dave Sturchio, Tommy Dee and Chris Payne are back in studio today to go over all things WrestleMania! Who takes home the gold? Cody Rhodes or Randy Orton? Does Pat McAfee play a role? Does Jelly Roll get his revenge? Did we just write that sentence? Oba Femi looks to become the newest BEAST but he has to get through Brock Lesnar! Does he? Is WrestleMania not as "hyped" as Mania's of the past? Roman Reigns and CM Punk have a love fest on RAW and might have run out of ideas. Let's just fight! We pick all the matches (That matter) and more! Enjoy the "Fight Factory Wrestling Podcast" !! #WrestleMania42 #WrestleMania #FightFactoryWrestlingPodcast

Welcome back to the "Fight Factory Wrestling Podcast" and boy do we have a loaded show for you because CHRIS PAYNE IS BACK! Dave Sturchio & Tommy Dee are graced with the presence the "The Draw" Chris Payne. A few updates on "The War on The Shore 3" along with Dave's time at WrestlePro. CM Punk drops another "pipe bomb" and Dave thinks it's better than the first one! Is it? Pat McAfee talks for ALL of the old school wrestling fans while Payne says it should have been a wrestler to deliver the message! All this and so much more! #FightFactoryPodcast #CMPunk #CodyRhodes #PatMcAfee

The Fight Factory Wrestling Podcast is back with Dave Sturchio & Tommy Dee breaking down the wonderful BUSY world of professional wrestling. The War on The Shore 3 is already shaping up to be bigger than the first two and they build some hype for that! Lady Frost, The Fight Factory Women's Champion was a free agent for only about a few hours as MLW scoops her up on a contract and then she agrees to terms with ACW to appear in May! Was Tony Khan holding her back from others understanding just how good she is?? This is NOT the first time this has happened. WWE WrestleMania is approaching quickly, where is your "hype meter" at for some of the stories and matches they're trying to pitch? We answer that and give a special shout out to the fake tough guys who couldn't back their peer up from an attempted stabbing??! #WWE #WrestleMania #FightFactoryWrestling

Welcome back to "The Fight Factory Wrestling Podcast" with Dave Sturchio & Tommy Dee back in studio today after a successful event in Ridgefield Park NJ, "Tough Luck". The fellas go over the show, the good, the bad (not much) and the stories behind some of the bigger matches on the card. Hear about Tommy Dee's experience working with WCW legend Crowbar and how Dave threw a meaningless hissy fit. We also dive into Oba Femi and how the WWE/Brock Lesnar are making him a star without even having an actual match with Brock yet! All this and much more! #ObaFemi #BrockLesnar #FightFactoryWrestling