In-Depth with Raymond Sanchez: Respecting the Craft of Wrestling

In this episode, Nicolai Wachmann hosts Raymond Sanchez, the man behind the podcast Respect the Craft and the new wrestling promotion Respect.

Raymond shares his heartfelt journey from a wrestling fan at age three to his current roles in the industry. We discuss his podcast's philosophy, key interviews, and the challenges and triumphs of launching his wrestling promotion. We also delve into the card for the debut show on July 19th, highlighting first-time matchups, talent changes, and Raymond's future aspirations for Respect.

Get your tickets for RESPECT here:

https://tinyurl.com/RESPECT25

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 01:00 Raymond Sanchez's Journey into Wrestling 03:39 The Birth of 'Respect the Craft' Podcast 06:48 Challenges and Philosophy Behind the Podcast 11:33 Memorable Interviews and Moments 17:21 The Wrestling Scene and Industry Insights 23:56 Launching 'Respect' Wrestling Promotion 30:33 Building the Brand and Core Values 31:05 Crafting the Perfect Card 31:54 Innovative Match Announcements 37:52 Challenges and Adaptations 43:29 Exciting Match Lineup 54:59 Future Visions and Final Thoughts