

William Zabka on 'Cobra Kai,' and a 2020 Sports Repodders Recap With Bryan Curtis and Jason Gay
Dec 25, 2020
William Zabka, best known as Johnny Lawrence from 'Cobra Kai', shares insights on the show's evolution and his character's impressive transformation from villain to hero. He reflects on the challenges of rebooting a beloved franchise and the excitement surrounding Season 3. Writers Bryan Curtis and Jason Gay join the conversation to discuss the significant impact of COVID-19 on sports media, innovative coverage methods during downtime, and the growing integration of sports betting into mainstream culture. Their witty banter adds depth to the changing landscape of both media and sports.
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Cobra Kai Reboot
- Bill Simmons was initially nervous about the "Cobra Kai" reboot.
- His son loves the show, and it became a phenomenon on Netflix.
Reboot Blueprint
- "Cobra Kai"'s reboot success provides a blueprint for other franchises.
- Catching up with beloved characters 35 years later proved genius.
Netflix Tsunami
- William Zabka describes the show's move to Netflix as a "tsunami wave".
- The creators originally wanted the show on Netflix.