Episode notes
The Phillipsburg “Pit” isn’t just a gym — it’s a proving ground.
In this episode, we step inside one of NJ wrestling’s most iconic venues with Greg Troxell and the legendary voices who’ve called matches here for decades. From historic rivalries to “Pit Magic,” this is about legacy, pressure, and what it means to wrestle in front of a crowd that never lets up.
👇 Chapters below
00:00 Intro
00:50 Why NJ Wrestling Needs Officials
01:27 Welcome to the Historic Phillipsburg “Pit”
02:00 Greg Troxell: Growing Up Wrestling in the Pit
04:51 Why Phillipsburg Still Hosts Matches Here
05:24 The Reality of Hosting a Match in the Pit
06:16 Troxell’s Career: Wrestler, Coach, Leader
07:01 The Legendary Rivalries (Highlands, Paulsboro, Del Val)
08:14 “This Place Tests Your Soul"
09:19 Home-Ma ...
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