092: Chee Santone

💜 Legends Never Die: The Chee Santone Story.National Prep champion, NJ state placewinner, and an unforgettable personality in South Jersey wrestling. Chee Santone left a legacy that went far beyond the mat.In this special New Jersey Mat Chat tribute, Chee's family, friends, teammates, and former rivals share the stories that made him one of a kind.🤼 His wrestling journey from Peddie to Lenape🏆 Rivalries, friendships, and unforgettable memories⌚ The remarkable story of a watch and a state championship bracket❤️ His courageous battle with cancer💜 The family and wrestling community carrying his legacy forwardLegends Never Die.Watch 'The Godfather of MMA'Now available now on Amazon Prime:https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0HHCGGT6S00:00 The Godfather of MMA01:06 Introduction01:39 Remembering Chee Santone01:55 A Husband, Father and Fighter06:31 Childhood Friends and Wrestling Memories08:34 Orlando Caceres and the Watch Story10:00 Peddie, Lenape and Wrestling Success12:00 Rivalry With Eric Childs15:09 A Letter That Started a Friendship18:18 The Stories Everyone Remembers21:18 Purple Shoes and Chee's Signature Style23:45 Where Did the Name Chee Come From?26:00 A Lifelong Love of Wrestling27:34 The Santone Family Opens Their Home30:23 His Greatest Loves31:03 The Championship Bracket Comes Home32:00 A Promise to His Son35:04 One Last Wrestling Match36:36 What Would You Say to Chee?39:31 A Legacy That Lives On42:06 New Jersey Mat Chat Outro