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The Front Row chats wrestling with Thad Maximus

By Brandon Davis

Published January 22, 2026 at 11:57 PM CST

Brandon is chatting with independent professional wrestler Thad Maximus. Brandon and Thad chat about his origins in wrestling and the creation of his frat boy character. They also chat about his goals for the future and the important of story and character.

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Brandon Davis

Brandon Davis is the host of Classics and Zone-i-Sodes on the Front Row Network. A true fan of cinema history, Brandon holds the distinction of being the official film historian of the Network.

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