Faces & Feels: 177. Nathan Mowery

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Nathan Mowery bled heavily in his debut deathmatch against Tank, fearing disappointment.

The episode begins with host Rafe Houston introducing Nathan Mowery, a deathmatch wrestler known as 'Kill Billy.' Nathan recalls first getting into wrestling around 2004-2005 after seeing Matt Hardy and Edge's storyline, which led him to explore ECW and deathmatch wrestling. He grew up homeschooled in the South, which allowed him to pursue his interests without bullying. Nathan moved to Atlanta for filmmaking and started working for Diamond Dallas Page, helping with AEW vignettes. His wrestling training began inconsistently at Nightmare Factory with QT Marshall and Luther, but he later connected with Jimmy Wang Yang, who became his trainer after a chance phone call arranged by DDP. Nathan's debut match was a deathmatch against Tank, where he bled heavily to impress Rev. Dan Wilson. He joined the Covenant of the Goat stable with Tank and Rev. Dan, aiming to elevate Southern deathmatch wrestling. Nathan emphasizes the importance of fundamentals and feedback from wrestlers like Eric Ryan. He shares stories of extreme matches, including one where he was set on fire with Schlak and another where he nearly bled out after a post-match incident. Nathan's wife supports his career, even filming his matches. The episode concludes with Nathan promoting his Blood and Honey series and upcoming events.

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A reflective wrestling conversation about heroes, documentaries, and the risk of learning who people really are.

This wrestling interview is strongest when it sits with the gap between a fan's heroes and the people they turn out to be. Rafe Houston returns to the mic after time away, jokes through a forgotten intro, and opens a conversation about what first drew the guest toward pro…

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You get Nathan Mowry's Southern wrestling beginnings, then a candid turn into what happens when a hero actually holds up.

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