Dominic Garrini on Why MLW Was The Right Fit For Him, Possible Tag Title Run With Tom Lawlor, More

411 Wrestling Interviews Podcast

MLW's Dominic Garrini talks about coming from Brazilian jiu-jitsu to pro wrestling, why MLW was the right place for him, teaming with Tom Lawler, a possible run at the MLW Tag Team Titles, dealing with MLW's shutdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic, main eventing the famous 2300 Arena and much more.

0:00: Introduction
2:30: On making the leap from Brazilian jiu-jitsu to pro wrestling
5:34: On training under Johnny Gargano & Candice LeRae
6:12: On why MLW was the right fit for him, working to reinvent himself in 2018 and 2019
9:02: On MLW attracting talent with MMA and grappling experience like him
10:34: On his MLW debut against Ariel Dominguez and coming in in his BJJ gear in order to make a statement of who he is
11:42: On setting out to bring something different to the ring, bringing a shoot style back into wrestling
15:03: On teaming with Tom Lawlor at AAA vs. MLW Super Series right before the COVID-19 shutdown
17:05: On being dealing with stuck in a holding pattern due to the pandemic, MLW being on a hot streak before the shutdown
19:44: On the downtime making him fired up for the industry to return
21:17: On the importance of working in front of a crowd for him and adjusting to no crowd if MLW runs empty arena shows
23:21: On Court Bauer continuing to make moves for MLW during the downtime
24:50: On if he wants to continue teaming with Tom Lawlor and a possible run at the tag team titles
25:59: On working the legendary 2300 (ECW) Arena against the Von Erichs, Davey Boy Smith & Killer Kross
27:08: Where to find him online
28:39: Outro