Midwest Mayhem: Wrestling, Relocation, and Redemption w/ Bryant Dismukes Jr

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In this week’s episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast, we sit down with professional wrestler, father, gamer, and survivor — Bryant Dismukes Jr. What starts as a casual conversation over Arizona green tea quickly becomes a powerful deep-dive into one man’s transformation.

Bryant shares his story of relocating from the chaos and concrete of Chicago to the quiet, small-town pace of Winona, Minnesota — a move that marked the beginning of a personal evolution. We talk about his early days in the wrestling world, the grind of independent promotions, and what it really takes to entertain a crowd while battling your own demons behind the scenes. Our shared history in the ring brings a unique, behind-the-curtain energy to the conversation — equal parts nostalgia and hard truth.

Beyond wrestling, Bryant opens up about his love for music (fr ...