12/01/2025
It all began earlier this year with a simple article about a wrestling producer. Thanks to the article, Anthony invited our very own Publisher, Phillip Barone, to be a guest commentator at his May event. What happened next, no one expected.
Phil would end up defending the honor of not just his magazine, but of the entire town- with his own body. A body that was decades removed from his high school and college wrestling. One that, as many of you know, has survived a horrific car accident that has left him with physical limitations and constant high levels of pain, but he was undeterred. No, he was driven, and if you know Phil, that doesn’t surprise you. That’s who he is. He’s all in, 1,000%.
Over the course of eight minutes, the two traded blows, clotheslines, and violent body slams. Neither was willing to back down. Phil was fighting for not only his reputation, but that of his entire adopted city. Adonis was defending his comrade’s pride. Many times, after a crushing blow, it felt like there could be a bout-ending pin, but each of them had enough resolve to square back up and continue.
That was, until Phil miraculously picked Adonis up from behind and executed an Angle Slam. The final takedown hit, followed by a three-count, and the match was over.
Phillip Barone (and the entire city of Wayne) had their hands raised in victory.
Wayne Lifestyle left the ring undefeated.
