What It Really Takes to Run a Wrestling Promotion with Ken Downs and Mike Lattieri

Описание: 🎙 EPISODE 15 — What It Really Takes to Run a Wrestling Promotion

In this episode of Across The Table, James Finochio sits down with Ken “Kato” Downs and Mike Lattieri from Imagine Wrestling for an inside look at what it really takes to run an independent wrestling promotion.

They talk candidly about how Imagine Wrestling started in 2019, the grind of running live events, and the physical, mental, and emotional demands of wrestling that most people never see. From training and character development to injuries, storytelling, and community support, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the work behind the ring.

They talk about:
🤼‍♂️ the physical and mental demands of professional wrestling
🎭 why character development matters as much as athleticism
🧠 wrestling as live-action storytelling
🛠 what it takes to run a self-sustaining promotion
🏋️ training, safety, and the reality of the ring
🏟 the role of community support in local wrestling
📍 building and operating a training facility in Altoona
🔥 the passion that keeps independent wrestling alive

They also discuss upcoming Imagine Wrestling events, future growth, and why wrestling continues to resonate as entertainment, escape, and connection for performers and fans alike.

This episode offers an honest look at wrestling beyond the stereotypes — as craft, discipline, and community-driven storytelling.

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🏷️ Keywords

Imagine Wrestling, independent wrestling, wrestling promotion, professional wrestling, character development, local wrestling events, wrestling training, community support, long form conversation