

Tragic Double Life Of Pro Wrestlers | John Walker
Jul 27, 2024
In this engaging conversation, professional wrestler John Walker shares his unique journey from wrestling to founding Universal Championship Wrestling. He reflects on the struggles of balancing life in nightclubs while pursuing a wrestling career and the humorous chaos of living with adult film actors. John amusingly discusses the complexities of masculinity and sexual identity, as well as the toll wrestling takes on athletes. With a mix of nostalgia and candid anecdotes, he paints a vivid picture of personal transformation amid the challenges of the industry.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Intro
00:00 • 4min
Fighting Through Discipline
03:57 • 4min
From Rings to Nightclubs: A Journey of Transformation
08:14 • 24min
Living Glamour: The Straight Man's Perspective
31:50 • 3min
Chaos and Contradictions of Adult Life
35:13 • 11min
Behind the Ropes: Stories from the Ring and Beyond
46:28 • 5min
Chaos and Comedy in Adult Film Life
51:18 • 2min
The Rise and Fall of Affiliate Marketing in the Porn Industry
53:46 • 3min
Wrestling with Reality: A Midlife Reflection
56:37 • 15min
The Art and Pain of Wrestling
01:12:03 • 26min