About this episodeIndependent wrestling veteran Tina San Antonio discusses her upcoming debut at Great North Wrestling in Thunde…AI summary
Independent wrestling veteran Tina San Antonio discusses her upcoming debut at Great North Wrestling in Thunder Bay, where she will face Amber Nova and Top Tier Tiara. She reflects on her journey from a late starter in Brooklyn to a working mother in the industry, sharing insights on training, longevity, and the evolving landscape for older female wrestlers.
Key takeaways 6
Tina San Antonio works full-time in the apparel industry and is a full-time mother to two young boys, balancing wrestling with a demanding civilian career.
She began her wrestling training at age 30+ under Johnny Rods in Brooklyn, later training with Damian Adams, and took time off to raise children before returning to the ring with renewed focus.
The wrestling industry is shifting regarding age; while 30s used to be considered old, wrestlers like Bailey (nearly 40) are now securing major contracts, suggesting '30s is the new 20s' for longevity.
San Antonio emphasizes the importance of mental toughness over physical bruises, noting that she prefers the physical pain of wrestling over the mental challenges of building resilience.
She advocates for older wrestlers to continue competing as long as their bodies allow, arguing that experience and mentorship from older veterans are valuable assets to the younger generation.
Her persona 'Brooklyn Concrete Cowboy' was developed to own her name 'San Antonio' and create a distinct character, drawing on her personal background including bull riding experience.
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“I am Tina San Antonio. I'm not going to change my name because people can't understand that. So when I threw on the cowboy hat and I started saying... I'm going to ride steel horses... Everybody just started to understand.”
▶ 3:13Explaining the origin of her 'Concrete Cowboy' persona as a way to embrace her real name and create a unique character identity.
“30s is the new 20s. 40s is the new 30s. I feel like I should stop when my body doesn't allow me to do it anymore.”
▶ 21:33Reflecting on the changing standards for age and longevity in professional wrestling.
“I'd rather take the bruises sometimes than the mental toughness that you have to build through all of this.”
▶ 17:02Discussing the physical and mental demands of wrestling and what she values most about the sport.
“You couldn't handle the smoke the first time. So, let's see what you learned.”
▶ 42:32Closing promo for her upcoming matches against Amber Nova and Top Tier Tiara, referencing past victories.
“Every day I hate it. But every day, every day I love it more and more.”
▶ 18:47Describing the complex love-hate relationship she has with the physical demands of wrestling.
Chapters & Sections (18)▼
0:00Wrestling Persona and Upcoming Thunder Bay Matcheschapter2
1:49Wrestling Persona and Family Life
3:58Upcoming Matches Against Amber Nova and Tiara
5:56Wrestling Training History and Career Reflectionschapter
11:23Wrestling Gear Creation and Career Reflectionschapter4
13:17Growing Up in New York and Brooklyn
14:55Late Start in Wrestling and Early Training
16:22Overcoming Bruises and Career Breaks
18:25Pregnancy and Career Double Standards
20:41Wrestling Longevity and AEW Match Memorieschapter2
22:24AEW Dark Return and Crowd Experience
23:52AEW Match Logistics and Tony Khan
25:50Documentary Filming and Wrestling Career Advicechapter1
28:51Wrestling Injuries, Tag Team History, and Advice
31:54Wrestling Career Highlights and Industry Insightschapter
36:26Wrestling Match Anticipation and Career Reflectionschapter2
38:14Social Media and Wrestling Legends Discussion
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