128. In-Depth with Raymond Sanchez: The journey towards a wrestling promotion

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    Find out more about Respect on Instagram:  Instagram      Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement01:00 Raymond Sanchez's Journey into Wrestling03:39 The Birth of 'Respect the Craft' Podcast06:48 Challenges and Philosophy Behind the Podcast11:33 Memorable Interviews and Moments17:21 The Wrestling Scene and Industry Insights23:56 Launching 'Respect' Wrestling Promotion30:33 Building the Brand and Core Values31:05 Crafting the Perfect Card31:54 Innovative Match Announcements37:52 Challenges and Adaptations43:29 Exciting Match Lineup54:59 Future Visions and Final Thoughts