Mike Quackenbush

Who is Mike Quackenbush?

Michael Spillane, better known by his stage name Mike Quackenbush, is an American podcaster, author, professional wrestling trainer, and retired professional wrestler. He is the host of "The Trending Show" and co-host of "The Grizzly Bear Egg Cafe" with his long-time friend, Fox News host Clayton Morris. Quackenbush is the former host of "Daddy on Board" and the video podcast entitled "Chikara Podcast-A-Go-Go."

He has written seven books including the two memoirs Headquarters and Secret Identity: Essays From Both My Lives. Both memoirs were re-released as e-books for the Kindle in May 2010. From 1998 to 2008, Quackenbush penned a regular column entitled 'From Bell To Bell' for The Wrestler magazine and 'The International Report' for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, among other publishing credits.

Quackenbush is the founder of both The Wrestle Factory and Chikara. In wrestling, he is a former NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion and one half of the Chikara Campeones de Parejas with Jigsaw. Quackenbush is best known as the patriarch of the Chikara family and for his work on the independent wrestling circuit, the latter of which has spanned 20 years.