Alliance Blog Podcast: Interviews with Independent Wrestlers and Wrestling Personalities

“The Voice That Introduced Legends” | Gary Michael Cappetta Interview

·1 hr 11 min·5 clips

Gary Michael Cappetta reveals how he accidentally became the voice that introduced wrestling legends worldwide.

The episode begins with host Jay Cal introducing Gary Michael Cappetta as a legendary ring announcer whose voice has echoed in arenas worldwide for promotions like WWF, AWA, NWA, and WCW. Cappetta explains that he never pursued announcing; he volunteered at a show at age 21 when they lacked an announcer, and the promoter invited him back. He emphasizes that a great ring announcer's persona and authenticity are more important than just having a good voice, as believability helps fans connect. Cappetta shares stories of physical risks, including being knocked out by Iron Mike Sharpe at the Philadelphia Spectrum and getting tangled in ropes by Jimmy Snuka. He details his technique of using consistent introductions for wrestlers like The Great Muta and Sting, making his voice synonymous with their characters. Cappetta critiques modern wrestling, arguing that promoters often lack knowledge of show structure, leading to matches that don't build to a climax and declining attendance. He discusses his transition from WWF to working simultaneously for AWA and NWA during the Pro Wrestling USA era, a unique distinction. The conversation touches on his admiration for Bruno Sammartino, who remembered personal details about him, and the origin of his nickname 'The World's Most Dangerous Ring Announcer' from Jim Cornette. Cappetta promotes his book 'Body Slams', initially self-published in 2000 and re-released by ECW Publishing in 2006 with added responses from critics. He announces an appearance at Dog Pro Wrestling in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, on April 4th, where he will sign books. The episode concludes with Cappetta encouraging fans to subscribe to his Facebook page for exclusive content like an audio version of his book and historical wrestling footage.

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A veteran wrestling voice turns card pacing into the episode's real main event.

Gary Michael Capetta's wrestling career opens into a more useful conversation about how a wrestling show earns its biggest moment. Jay Cal sets Capetta's work across the Worldwide Wrestling Federation, the AWA, the NWA, and WCW in context, but the episode is most interested in…

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