Investigations & Productions
Backstage at GCW with Jon Moxley before Bloodsport 3 (10/11/2020) in Indianapolis, IN. Photo credit: Sophia Vasquez.
About
I am a writer, researcher, and director specializing in historical investigations, documentary storytelling, and overlooked stories from history, folklore, and popular culture. My work has appeared in Ripley's Believe It or Not!, independent publications, podcasts, books, live productions, television, and pay-per-view events. I previously performed on television series including IMPACT and MLW Fusion TV, in addition to serving as a content manager, producer, and creative director for IWTV programming (including Wrestling Yoga Studio, creator/director; Entry Point, writer; and the 2020 IWTV Awards, writer). I can be found on IMDB and Goodreads.
Investigations
Ghost hunting at Pennhurst Asylum. Photo credit: Johnny Gee.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Freelance writer for fifteen feature articles exploring history, folklore, true crime, and overlooked cultures. My article "Is This Guy the Only Person in the World Who Still Speaks Carny?" was among Ripley's top ten most-read online features of 2019.
Featured investigation: combining on-site exploration, interviews, and archival research to examine the human stories behind the alleged haunting of Pennsylvania's infamous Pennhurst Asylum.
Tales From the Mat
MAIMED! The Shooter and the Ripper (2020)
Featured investigation: uncovering an 85-year-old pro wrestling legend through primary-source interviews, archival research, and documentary storytelling, resulting in an original audio docudrama examining the difference between folklore and historical fact.
Additional archives coming soon.
Productions
Camp Leapfrog, IWTV (2020–2021)
Frogsport (2021)
Created and led an innovative entertainment company blending live performance and cinematic storytelling, overseeing creative development, production, talent management, partnerships, operations, and organizational culture across fourteen events, including original content produced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Best at Being the Worst (Spring 2026)
The 15-Year Odyssey of Pro Wrestling's "Kid Ref" Surviving Impact, GCW, MLW & Mexico's Deathmatch Wrestling Scene.
Conceived, wrote, and self-published a full-length memoir documenting a fifteen-year career in professional wrestling through the lens of industry history, leadership, creative collaboration, and community-building.
On Officiating: The Professional Wrestling Referee's Rulebook (Summer 2026)
Conceived, wrote, and self-published a full-length textbook covering how to launch and maintain a career as a professional wrestling referee.