Wrestling with Rip Rogers
Hosted by Rip Rogers
A veteran wrestler and trainer holds court, answering fan questions and interviewing old-school peers with unfiltered, often profane, commentary.
This is a live-streamed YouTube show where wrestling veteran Rip Rogers, alongside co-host Von Lilas, gives his raw and curmudgeonly take on wrestling history and current events. Episodes are either driven by reading and reacting to audience questions from the live chat or feature long-form, informal "shoot" interviews with other old-school wrestlers. The tone is unpolished, conversational, and frequently profane, focusing on behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered opinions.
“The show's primary distinction is Rip Rogers' unfiltered, contrarian personality and the complete lack of polish. Unlike many modern wrestling podcasts, it's a raw, interactive experience heavily reliant on audience superchats to guide the conversation, leading to unpredictable and often hilarious rants.”
Who hosts this show
Rip Rogers is the ring name for Mark Sciarra, a retired American professional wrestler with a career spanning from the 1970s into the 2000s. He wrestled in numerous territories including the NWA, WCW, and Angelo Poffo's ICW. Rogers later became the head trainer for Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), a developmental territory for WWE, where he was instrumental in training future superstars like John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, and Batista.
Credentials & credits
- Former Head Trainer, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW)
- Former Professional Wrestler (NWA, WCW, ICW, Stampede Wrestling)
- Trainer of John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, and Batista
- NWA National Tag Team Champion
- ICW United States Tag Team Champion
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Wrestling with Rip Rogers 6-26-26Jun 27, 2026 · 1h 18m
- 02Ken Patera Interview Part 2Jun 22, 2026 · 49 min
- 03Wrestling with Rip Rogers! 6-19-26Jun 20, 2026 · 1h 19m
- 04Wrestling with Rip Rogers Live 6-12-26Jun 13, 2026 · 1h 16m
- 05Ken Patera Joins Rip Rogers Part 1Jun 9, 2026 · 57 min
- 06Wrestling with Rip Rogers Live 6-5-26Jun 6, 2026 · 1h 15m
- 07Wrestling with Rip Rogers and Bin Hamin 5/29/26May 30, 2026 · 1h 24m
- 08Wrestling with Rip Rogers Live! 5/22/26May 23, 2026 · 1h 52m
Notable episodes
- 01Ken Patera Interview Part 2
A prime example of the show's interview style, featuring raw, controversial, and graphic stories about Bobby Heenan and Vince McMahon, largely prompted by fan questions.
- 02Wrestling with Rip Rogers 6-26-26
Showcases the typical Q&A format and Rip's tendency to offer blunt opinions on topics outside of wrestling, in this case, the Caitlin Clark controversy.
- 03Wrestling with Rip Rogers! 6-19-26
Highlights the casual, sometimes comically argumentative, dynamic between the co-hosts as they discuss wrestling history based on live chat questions.
What you'll be asked on this show
Co-host Von Lilas typically moderates by feeding questions from the live audience to the guest and Rip. The hosts create a very informal, permissive atmosphere, often laughing along as the guest tells raw, profanity-laced stories. They directly probe for controversy, asking pointed questions about contentious relationships (like with Vince McMahon) or real-life altercations. There is no rigid structure; the goal is to get the guest comfortable enough to share unfiltered road stories and settle old scores, with the hosts acting as enthusiastic instigators rather than critical interviewers.
The show is a live video stream, typically featuring Rip and a co-host, Von Lilas, in a casual, back-and-forth chat. Many episodes are pure Q&A sessions where Von reads questions from the live audience for Rip to answer. Other episodes are dedicated to interviewing a single guest, though the audience Q&A format is still heavily integrated.
Questions Rip Rogers keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Rip Rogers reaches for it.
personal
1- Q.01
“Do you have any stories or memories of [famous wrestling personality]?”
This is a frequent prompt, often from a fan superchat, to elicit a specific road story about a well-known peer.
controversy
4- Q.01
“Why aren't you in the WWE Hall of Fame?”
Asked to guests who are conspicuously absent, this question directly invites controversial opinions about the company.
- Q.02
“Did you ever tell Vince McMahon to 'fuck off'?”
A blunt question used to confirm or explore a guest's contentious relationship with the former WWE head.
- Q.03
“Did you ever get into a riot or knock out a fan?”
This seeks out real-life altercation stories, blurring the line between in-ring performance and reality.
- Q.04
“What do you think about [current, non-wrestling controversy]?”
The hosts sometimes pivot to mainstream sports or news to get Rip's unfiltered, often contrarian, take.
career
2- Q.01
“Did you ever wrestle [legendary wrestler, e.g., Andre the Giant]?”
Used to ask about a guest's in-ring history with other famous names.
- Q.02
“How did your time with [WWF/WCW] end? Were you fired or did you leave?”
A direct question to get the inside story on a guest's departure from a major promotion.
advice
1- Q.01
“What would a trainee do that would piss you off right away?”
This question taps into Rip's extensive experience and well-known philosophy as a trainer.
history
1- Q.01
“Who are some territory wrestlers you respect that modern fans might not know?”
This question leverages Rip's deep historical knowledge to shine a light on lesser-known talents.
craft
1- Q.01
“Do you think [wrestler/manager] is the best ever?”
This prompts the guest to give their professional assessment of a peer's skills and legacy.
Signature segments
- · Reading and responding to live super chats
- · The 'ASK RIP ROGERS LIVE!!' on-screen graphic
- · Casual, argumentative banter between co-hosts
- · Unfiltered, profanity-laced rants
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically veteran professional wrestlers from Rip's era, often from the territory days, WWF, or WCW. The show books personalities known for having strong opinions and a willingness to share candid, behind-the-scenes stories.
- Ken Pateraon Ken Patera Interview Part 2
- Bin Haminon Wrestling with Rip Rogers and Bin Hamin 5/29/26
- Timmy Baltimoreon Wrestling with Rip Rogers Live! 5/22/26
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show appears to be primarily supported by direct fan contributions, including YouTube Super Chats during live streams and channel memberships called "Hustlers."
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is Rip Rogers' real name?
- Rip Rogers' real name is Mark Sciarra.
- Is this podcast still active?
- Yes, the show releases new episodes on YouTube on a weekly basis.
- What is the show's format?
- It's a live video podcast that alternates between Q&A episodes with co-host Von Lilas and long-form interviews with other wrestling veterans. Both formats are heavily driven by audience questions via Super Chats.
- How can I ask Rip Rogers a question?
- The primary way to ask questions is by submitting them as Super Chats during the live stream on YouTube.
- What was Rip Rogers known for besides wrestling?
- He was the highly respected head trainer at Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), where he trained some of WWE's biggest future stars, including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and Randy Orton.
- Where can I watch or listen to the show?
- The show is available as a video podcast on the "Wrestling with Rip Rogers" YouTube channel.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Rip Rogers - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]Rip Rogers: Secret Life of Wrestler, Trainer of WWE's Biggest Starsprowrestlingstories.com
- [03]Rip Rogers - Online World of Wrestlingonlineworldofwrestling.com
- [04]Wrestling with Rip Rogers - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [05]Rip Rogers: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)profightdb.com
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