Indie Pond

By Matthew Hawkins

Indie Pond is a gritty, heart-on-its-sleeve love letter to independent wrestling written by a die-hard fan who's lived, breathed, and bled ringside on both sides of the Atlantic. It's not just a comparison of scenes; it's a deep dive into the soul of indie wrestling in the US and UK, what makes each unique, where they clash, and where they mirror each other in unexpected ways.

From dingy American VFW halls to sweat-soaked British leisure centres, Indie Pond explores the culture, storytelling, and raw DIY spirit that drive wrestlers and fans alike. It's packed with stories of ankle-high ropes, blown-out speakers, breakthrough moments, and brutal missteps. You'll feel the stomp of boots on plywood and hear the chants echoing off low ceilings.

But this isn't nostalgia it's analysis through the eyes of someone who gets it. Someone who sees the art behind the chaos, the psychology behind the spots, and the community behind the curtain. It's about style how the US leans into spectacle and drama, while the UK fights with grit and grind. But it's also about the shared hustle, the passion that turns wrestlers into legends before they ever hit a major stage.

Indie Pond is part travelogue, part cultural critique, and part fan confession. It's for anyone who's ever paid cash at the door, screamed for a midcarder, or helped stack chairs after the bell. If you love wrestling beyond the lights of TV production this one's for you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FXQ7HCQB
• ISBN13: 9798271406997
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"