We Are Grindhouse

The first time 2 Tuff Tony laid eyes on the building at 1416 Spring Street, he thought it had to be a mistake. Then he walked up the steps, opened the front door, and gazed down on his future.

Ten years later, The Arena in Jeffersonville, Indiana is a Mecca for indie wrestling fans, and the school Tony founded, Grindhouse Pro Wrestling Academy, is making its mark on the wrestling world.

From January 2024 to January 2025, wrestling storyteller John Cosper spent a year behind the scenes at Grindhouse. In this compelling new book, he takes you inside the day-to-day workings of a thriving pro wrestling school.

Get a front-row seat to the weekly training sessions, where you'll learn valuable lessons from "Reverend" Ronnie Roberts (featured in Netflix's Wrestlers) and OVW veteran Mitchell Huff. Step into the locker room on the fourth Sunday of each month to witness the chaos and creativity as Roberts assembles a wrestling show amid cancellations and no-shows.

Meet the veteran wrestlers who guide the next generation, including Apollo Garvin, JB Thunder, AZK, Drew Dillinger, and John Wayne Murdoch. Follow the journeys of rising stars like Ethan Heyre, The Lovely Miss Larkan, the Deaf World Order, Vanessa Holiday, Kevo Thrives, Berto and Hippo, Eli Cruze, and referee Dallas Edwards.

WE ARE GRINDHOUSE offers an all-access look at the lives and training of tomorrow's wrestling superstars. This inspiring chronicle captures the spirit of the school and teachers who helped shape the careers of Billie Starkz, Hollyhood Haley J, and many more.