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Professional Wrestling
Identity Crisis
Wrestling
WWE
Military
Grunt Style
Veterans
United States Marine Corps
Mental Health
Transitioning Careers
Military Transitions
Career Changes
Marine Corps
TNA
Veteran Support
Ring Of Honor
AEW
Fitness Industry
Veteran Mental Health
Suicide Prevention

Boots to Boots explores life’s biggest transitions and identity shifts — from combat boots to wrestling boots, and every pair in between. Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Steve Maclin, USMC combat veteran turned professional wrestler, and Deonna Purrazzo, multi-time women’s world champion, the show dives into the stories of athletes, veterans, and everyday people redefining who they are when one cha... more

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In the Season 2 finale of Boots to Boots, Deonna and Steve look back on the incredible success of Battle for the Brave, the first-ever wrestling showcase they promoted in support of veterans and first responders.

We also take your fan questions and d... more

In this special mini episode of Boots to Boots, we sit down with one of independent wrestling’s rising stars, Emily Jaye.

Fresh off her appearance on AEW Dynamite in her 101st professional wrestling match, Emily joins us to discuss her journey throug... more

In this episode of Boots to Boots, we sit down with professional wrestler and fitness entrepreneur Steve Gibki.

Steve and Deonna look back on their early days training together at Team Adams, traveling across the country for independent wrestling sho... more

In this episode of Boots to Boots, we sit down with New Jersey State Senator Anthony M. Bucco, who represents the 25th Legislative District and currently serves as Senate Republican Leader in the New Jersey Senate.

We discuss the Highlands Act, scho... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Jensen
CEO and co-founder of Grunt Style
Grunt Style
Episode: Boots to Boots | Episode 7: Grunt Style's Tim Jensen
Cezar Bononi
Former NXT and AEW wrestler, fitness business owner
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Episode: Cezar Bononi: Finding Purpose After WWE & Fighting for a New Beginning

Hosts

Steve Maclin
U.S. Marine Corps veteran turned professional wrestler; co-host with long-running involvement in the show; central to the identity-transition theme.
Deonna Purrazzo
Multi-time women's world champion; co-host with a perspective on balancing high-level athletic endeavors with personal and veteran advocacy.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • A Great Podcast Hosted By Genuine People!

    This podcast is genuinely unlike any other podcast and I do not say that lightly, but the show gets me through a lot of of my workouts, but it’s also got me through some mental health battles and struggles and challenges in the past!

    I’m forever grateful for Deonna and Steve and the people behind the scenes who bring this podcast to life each and every week.

    What an amazing show, and I feel like my own personal story is echoed through a lot of these episodes and I really appreciate that as a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Clair Bennett
    United States2 months ago
  • Real, Raw, and Refreshingly Honest!

    As a longtime wrestling fan, Boots to Boots is everything I didn’t know I needed! Steve Maclin and Deonna Purrazzo bring a perfect balance of insight, humor, and authenticity to every episode. You can tell they’re not just co-hosts—they’re partners in every sense of the word.

    What I love most is how they go beyond the ring. Whether it’s sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their careers, talking about life on the road, or just riffing on everyday stuff, it always feels genuine. Their chemistr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mafo81
    United States8 months ago
  • Love this

    They talk so freely and honestly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    angcal
    United States9 months ago
  • Great new show

    Really fun conversation between a real life wrestling couple. I learned a lot about Steve’s military background and I’m really excited to hear more. They’re super relatable and down to earth. A great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kvon Dudley
    United States9 months ago

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Voices authenticity and deep rapport; guests feel candid and relatable
Episodes blend personal struggles with practical, actionable insights for transitions
Listeners praise behind-the-scenes sharing and vulnerability
Chemistry between hosts is repeatedly highlighted as a key draw

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#164
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Talking Points

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Cezar Bononi: Finding Purpose After WWE & Fighting for a New Beginning
Q: Was winning Future Star of NXT a validation for your struggles?
Cezar expresses his disappointment with the lack of success that followed his win and how it motivated him to prove himself further in the industry.
Cezar Bononi: Finding Purpose After WWE & Fighting for a New Beginning
Q: What was it like to move to America for WWE?
Cezar describes the challenges of relocating, including language barriers and emotional hardships, while highlighting the unwavering support of his wife and faith.
Cezar Bononi: Finding Purpose After WWE & Fighting for a New Beginning
Q: What took you from football then to wrestling?
Cezar Bononi explains his transition back to wrestling after initially leaving it for football, sharing how his love for wrestling remained strong despite the detour.
The Infantry: Brotherhood, Resilience & Rising Together
Q: What was it like moving from your military experience into wrestling?
It was terrifying but worth it; every risk taken was justified by the successes we have now.
The Infantry: Brotherhood, Resilience & Rising Together
Q: What advice would you give to someone transitioning from the military to the civilian world?
Just keep going; you can do anything you want to do. You're not by yourself, and there are people out there who can help you.

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This show centers on big life transitions and shifts in identity, from military service to civilian life and into various professional arenas like professional wrestling and entrepreneurship. Across episodes, listeners hear intimate conversations about purpose, resilience, and community—often framed through veteran experiences, athletic careers, and personal reinvention. A notable throughline is the emphasis on support networks, self-discovery, and turning setbacks into new paths, with guests who illustrate how passion and discipline can redefine who someone is at different life stages.

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