Get IN. with Nate Spangle Touring with the Savannah Bananas | Stacee Alexander, Savannah Bananas
Feb 27, 2026
Stacee Alexander, former indie pro wrestler known as Space Cowboy turned Man-Nana with the Savannah Bananas, shares his path from show choir to the road. He talks about grueling wrestling training, injury and burnout, then a chance dinner that led to joining Banana Ball. He describes the Man-Nana role, viral crowd moments, choreography experiments, Jesse Cole’s test-and-learn culture, and touring life with the Clowns.
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Driving 15 Hours For A $20 Wrestling Gig
- Stacee drove 15 hours from Orlando to Memphis for his first paid pro-wrestling gig and earned $20.
- He shared how early indie wrestling meant long drives, tiny pay, and taking whatever name/promos promoters assigned to get ring time.
Four Months At Storm Wrestling Academy
- Stacee moved to Calgary to train four months at Lance Storm's Storm Wrestling Academy to get serious pro-wrestling instruction.
- He described daily routines: morning cardio stations, three hours wrestling, additional gym sessions, and significant weight loss from ~260 to ~230 lbs.
Injuries And A Dinner Led To A Career Pivot
- Burnout and injuries (dislocated ribs, torn AC joint) pushed Stacee to look for an exit from wrestling.
- While back in Indianapolis he had dinner with Young Professor, which led to the first conversation about becoming a Man-Nana with the Savannah Bananas.