The lead singer of the iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins and owner of the legendary pro wrestling organization NWA joins Ariel for a wide-ranging conversation about the business of professional wrestling. The guys discuss:
- When he first fell in love with pro wrestling (6:14)
- His messy fallout with TNA Impact in 2016 (16:20)
- Why he decided to buy NWA in 2017 (22:50)
- The difference between MMA and pro wrestling fans (31:00)
- Why NWA doesn't script promos (37:45)
- Plans for NWA 74 on August 27/28 (51:53)
And much more!
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