Today, Anthony sits down with Shane Taylor, the baddest man in pro wrestling. Shane shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Eastside Cleveland to becoming one of the best wrestlers in the world. The episode delves into Shane's personal struggles, setbacks, and the challenges he faced in the wrestling industry as a black athlete. Shane discusses the importance of representation and breaking stereotypes in wrestling, highlighting the recent achievements of black wrestlers like Swerve Strickland and Willow Nightingale. Their conversation touches on the legacy Shane aims to leave in the wrestling world, emphasizing his determination to be known as the baddest ever and to elevate Shane Taylor Promotions to new heights in AEW. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Shane Taylor credits his father and family for guiding him away from a negative path and instilling values of hard work and responsibility.

• Growing up in Eastside Cleveland, Shane faced numerous challenges and losses, but he learned to navigate through them and stay focused on his goals.

• Shane discusses the challenges faced by black wrestlers in the industry and the importance of breaking stereotypes and achieving success on their own terms.

• Shane aims to be known as the "baddest ever" in wrestling and wants to leave a legacy of hard work, dedication, and success for himself and his team, Shane Taylor Promotions.

• Shane draws inspiration from past wrestling legends like Ron Simmons and aims to achieve greatness in his career while also paving the way for future generations of wrestlers.

BEST MOMENTS

"If someone walks into your home with the intent to harm you or your family, it's either going to be him or it's going to be you and your family."

"I want to be known as the baddest ever, the baddest of all time."

"It's a product of the coaching. That's a product of Ray and Jerry seeing my style, seeing my attitude, seeing the things that I did best and cultivating an environment that allowed me to maximize that."

"100% you can't be what you don't see. Swerve with that world title around his waist over his shoulder. Inspire so many little boys and little girls to go. Oh shit. I can do that."

"Shout out to Willow Nightingale, 2BS champion last weekend at the pay-per-view and Swerve Strickland becoming the first black heavyweight champion in AEW."

HOST BIO

Olympic medal-winning boxer, Anthony Ogogo, teetered on the brink of a world title before a career-ending eye injury left him mostly blind in one eye. Battling years of depression, he reinvented himself as a professional wrestler with All Elite Wrestling in America. Anthony holds an impressive record of 10 British boxing titles, in addition to being the junior world and junior Olympic champion. Beyond sports, he's a renowned international motivational speaker, gracing prestigious venues like Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street.

Anthony's entrepreneurial spirit led him to create Ogogo Fitness, a fitness app. Now, as a podcast host, he shares his incredible journey and the wisdom he's gleaned from life's trials. Join him in exploring the resilience that has defined his life, and the inspirational stories of others who have risen above challenges to find success and happiness.

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