The problem with the “damn idiot” is that execs have empowered him to the point he never thinks he is wrong. I did First Take many times. I asked to fill in for Stephen A when he was out. Skip, who’s desk was right next to me, said “what can you truly debate me on golf?” I
Damn is Randy right. In my 10 years I missed ONE Monday night which was for my honeymoon. I was punished for not going to Afghanistan because my daughter was due and my wife didn’t want me to go. I also believe it’s the reason a lot of wrestlers are not here today because of the
In all of my years I don’t think I have seen a ground swell of emotion and support for a superstar in the WWE. The last 24 hours has been incredible to watch and I believe that moments like this are why people love this man so much. Really cool moment and why I always loved live
We need to put some pro wrestling respect on this kids name. Reminds me of when
@mikethemiz
came into the WWE and because he was already super famous he wasn’t welcomed at first. Logan also super famous but every match he has he gets better. I don’t care how many times he
We also used to get amused at fans who counted wins like wrestlers “earned” them. Hell if Vince wanted I could have been world champion. But the storyline didn’t support it. It’s about the story clearly not wins in a predetermined space. Thought a boss would understand that. 🤷🏾♂️
A moral victory for USA is one win more than their World Title challenger Jinder Mahal has in the past 364 days... because it's been literally a full year since he won a match.
You really put AEW in our place getting Jinder Mahal in a big match on your tv show. Do it more often
DUMB DUMB DUMB DUMB. Have we learned nothing the last 20 years. Someone needs to talk to Swerve and let him know that this is unnecessary. So many spots last night that screamed “watch me please” “we do crazy sh**”. Just so unnecessary to put your long term health in danger. I
Of all of the viral/embarrassing moments in my career this one is right at the top. When Vince says “Coach just be cocky, even put your feet on the desk” and then they surprise to with that. You have no idea how loud and scary the Kane pyro was up close. 😂😂
#memories
Since I have taken one of the top 5 stunners I am qualified to speak on this. Lol. You have to bounce during the stunner. Not AFTER the stunner. Then it just looks like you are jumping on your own. The concept was brilliant. Execution not so much.
Yes certain execs thought it was funny to do this type of thing. This is why people thought JR and all of us didn’t get along and it was just the opposite. Execs just wanted to make it seem like that to get him stirred up. Michael thought he was doing the first Smackdown on
One source familiar with the situation said they believed there was a chance CM Punk wasn't going to show up at last night's episode of AEW Dynamite.
More on the situation, Moxley, Hangman, Punk and more on .
A sincere congratulations to
@ReneeYoungWWE
for a much deserved move to the table on Raw. To be part of a team means understanding your strengths and using them to help the team grow. I have always embraced with positivity any role asked of me. That will not change.
World’s collide. Anything is possible. When you do the right things and believe in each other you can do great things. This has been my vision for years and today it finally happened. WWE Universe I am privileged to be back. And it feels amazing to come back home. Philly tonight.
1. Spending more than you make
2. Cater to a niche audience instead of worldwide
3. No house shows to build company city by city.
Punk is right. A business is built to make money. Not make money for a few talent at the top.
4. Kudos to
@arielhelwani
for a really good
I once hosted First Take with this guy and he said “Coach I don’t care what the bosses tell me I am just going to say things that I know will make people mad”.
I guess he is still doing that. At some point this has to stop.
ESPN analyst says he roots for Bills quarterback Josh Allen to fail because Allen’s supporters are the kind of guys who have American flags on their profile pics. How dare they?!
Super bowl CHAMPS!!! An absolute rollercoaster ride full of emotion and I still can’t believe they got it done. And having my son along for every second made this the best day ever. HOW BOUT THEM CHIEFS!!!”
John Cena announcing his retirement in the next 9 months. I have loved this man for so long. We travelled together. He is a gentleman. Worked his ASS off every single day and no one wanted to be great more than him. Can’t help but go down memory lane right now with a man who I
Might be unpopular opinion but I will say it right now. The women’s
#MITB
ladder match was incredible. And so much better than the men’s. And I loved the men’s. But the women did spots that I don’t know if I have ever seen. Chelsea Greene may have the best spot in the history of
Hey Ricky. You have to stop with your sensible tweets. I said the same thing and 1,000 people with 62 followers told me I was out of touch and that “Coach they were gimmicked” like they even know the difference. Bottomline regardless the reaction across the wrestling has been
Will never forget this night.
@TheRock
could not have been any more gracious. I was nervous as hell and the fact that he wanted to get my “nickname” out there was incredibly nice. And I am honored to be in the “it doesn’t matter” club.
Ok AEW army come after me. This is bananas and SO unnecessary. Can someone please teach the writers and Tony Khan that if you tell a good story you don’t have to do that crap and damn near kill yourself. Other than Mick Foley find any videos of a top star from WWE doing anything
What about the way it used to be. 3-4 hour show period Best storylines and action get on the show. Where competition during the year gets rewarded. Not everyone gets a spot. I think it would elevate the other 11 months.
I continue to be amazed at the venom towards Roman Reigns and yet all fans can say is “I hate him”. Not why. Not how. Not anything. Stop being sheep and just enjoy the show. You all reed social media like it’s the Washington Post. I have to believe you are smarter than that.
Mean Gene was one of my favorite people to be around. He was a man who loved the pro wrestling business and everything it had to offer. And treated everyone the same no matter who you were. He is a reminder to enjoy every step of whatever your journey is.
#ripmeangene
I have to be honest like everyone in the Honda Center I jumped out of my seat when
@JohnCena
called out the Undertaker. On to Smackdown Live for Cena tomorrow.
I have said this since I was alongside this man week in and week out. There are levels to this game and
@TheRock
right now is showing you his levels. Just enjoy the ride you “Cody crybabies”. 😂😂😉 this is too much.
@behindthebuckle
This is great. It’s good for Mercedes to remind herself what a full arena and cheers actually feels like. 🤷🏾♂️ (come on I had too). Tune in to
@BehindTheBuckle
this week as we launch a 2nd show with
@btt_tommyc
and myself and debate the biggest topics in pro wrestling. We drop on
I have never felt worse for an incoming talent than this man right here. Certaij people (not everyone) made his life a living hell. So glad to see he got out and is doing wonderful it looks like.
I just ran into Kofi in the hallway of the hotel. He genuinely is on cloud 9 and should be. Imagine legitimately working for something for 11 years and tonight in front of his children and wife realized a lifelong dream. Just amazing. What a moment.
I will never forget watching this for the first time in the arena on the big screen. Ever talent dreams about getting to the point where you get your own music and entrance video. Haven’t seen that in a long time.
From the bottom of my heart thank you for reminding me that there are SO many more of you out there that are genuinely good people, positive people, and loving people. You all have made my heart full and for that I am greatful. Remember it’s a lot easier to love one another.
Tony is buying way to much into hard core wrestling fans and not paying attention to what actually works in entertainment. I would have started more social and tic tok content before ear marking tens of millions and cutting your talent roster in half. Saturday’s are for house
I am sad today. One of my favorite people is gone. “The Fink” was as gentle and genuine a soul as you will ever find. 2 stories came to my mind. 1. Asking me to the 2006 NLCS. 2. Announcing my wedding party.
#ripfink
Wait wait wait. I was told my the wrestling keyboard warriors that I am out of touch with wrestling and that CM Punk is still a huge draw. Clearly I am.
#wrestlingtwitter
. 🤷🏾♂️
The announcement of CM Punk has reportedly not boosted ticket sales for AEW Collision outside of his hometown of Chicago. Currently, AEW has only sold 700 tickets for the June 29th taping in Hamilton, Ontario.
Read more down below.👇
1. Ariel is not allowed in the building for ufc events. And espn clearly didn’t know ‘when they hired him. Which is why he only lasted one contract. Also the mockery he makes of pro wrestling like he could EVER do it not only upsets me but alot of people actually IN the business.
@TheCoachrules
Thanks for the extra confirmation
@TheCoachrules
We all knew the guy was a joke
I think we deserve to hear the story or situation behind this. Just saying
She is already helping her dad’s journey to becoming the longest running intercontental champion of all time. That’s what daughters do. :). Congrats my good friend.
Sports is FUN. Giving something a chance can be FUN. Seeing athletes and fans who have a passion for the game is FUN. Today with all of the differences and rule changes. That was FUN.
#xfl2020
Let me translate this for everyone. We asked for more money. They told us no. We are still trying but they are focused on the NBA rights deal. There is a good chance we are forced to take less because WBD has execs with eyes and they realize no one else is even remotely want to
Audio: Tony Khan's response today to whether a media rights renewal with WBD has been agreed to in principle (as reported by SEScoops).
Before going to the next question, he says WWE PR has told media that AEW's deal is done at the same level as the current deal.
I agree with Punk. A lot has changed. Addition by subscription. I’m a perfect example. Punk is another one. People who wanted nothing to do with the company before now the mindset has changed. At least for me it has. Been putting that LIVE mic back in my hands in my mind from
Clay I am on an American Airlines flight as we speak. They just made an announcement on the plane that everyone can take their masks off if they so choose and that the mask mandate is over.
Alaska Airlines has also announced they will no longer enforce any mask mandate. You’re on the clock
@SouthwestAir
@Delta
@AmericanAir
@JetBlue
& others. There is no longer any legal requirement for masks on airlines in this country. End them. Now.
True story: in Royal Rumble meeting. Michael Hayes “those of you already eliminated can leave the room”. I turned to Hardcore and said “yes step. The stars need to go over our spots”. He then toe kicked me in the side of my leg so hard I almost couldn’t compete that night.
That time Hardcore Holly hit RVD with a Suplex through a table and ended up slicing his back.
That man is a tough SOB for going another 10 minutes and finishing the match.
Thank you Mark Pope head coach of BYU. He just gave one of the best postgame interviews I have heard this year. No complaining about covid. Praising his guys. Praising the opponent. And screaming “thank god for college basketball” at the end. Refreshing.
I made a promise to this young woman when she was 12 years old that when she debuts in the
@wwe
I would be there in person. We are getting closer and closer to that day. I have NEVER see someone with a dream and a goal from a young age follow through like this. I am so damn proud
😂😂😂😂 only 13 years inside the walls. 2 Royal Rumbles. Tag team champion. Announced every single show that existed at WWE. Did 3 house shows a week for almost 3 years and learned from Christian and Hurricane in the car every single day. But you’re right what do I know. I
Hey Keith. It’s called “cross promotion” in a positive light. The reason you can’t understand is because most of your tweets and thoughts can’t or wouldn’t be repeated by anymore.
You guys have no idea what this man went through at the start of his career. I have as much respect for
@mikethemiz
as anyone that I have ever worked with. He never had anything handed to him despite his reality tv success. And to last this long is incredible.
The only match I have ever gone out to the floor to watch with the fans. It was incredible. And to be a very very very small part with your pre show interview was truly an honor of a lifetime.
#whatupG
.
We tried for years to run a live show on Saturdays. It just doesn’t work. It doesn’t matter if the Rock was the backbone of the show it wouldn’t work. People just don’t watch tv on Saturdays. The CM Punk experiment should be about over.
I don't think I've ever seen the success of a wrestling TV show be as dependent on one person as AEW Collision has been with CM Punk. For that reason alone, I think AEW needs to make it work with Punk, even though it's a toxic relationship. Otherwise Collision can easily turn
Oh come on. You all cannot expect me to sit here and laugh by myself. I don’t want the AEW hate but this screams high school tv class and do your best promo on something you like on tv. It kind of speaks for itself. I think Tony needs to bring me in to do a promo class and my
Right now Mania needs star power and there is no one bigger than the rock. Plus this will allow for the Cody Roman situation to go for another year. Young fans don’t realize in the hay days really good storylines could go for a year or two. And if the rock is available then you
still blown away at
@RondaRousey
and her performance last night. I walked to her locker room last night to look her in the eye and tell her face to face like you are supposed to do. After graciously accepting my compliment she said “I just can’t wait for tomorrow”. Neither can I.
Oh you mean me and the biggest actor in the world. That resume. You would cut off your left leg to let
@TheRock
make fun of you. If you think this was an insult. Sorry my man. Now go back to the basement.
This CANNOT happen. You’re the only
#WOKEN
voice in the booth. Your DELIGHTFUL daughter must channel her DELETION DESIRES towards those other 2 OBSOLETE MULES at the announce table.
In related news Jay Williams will no longer be a contributor to First Take. We thank him for his contributions. Notice Stephen A said “I invite you on this show”. His name isn’t on the show at all but we know the drill. I did this show a bunch. I know.
I am one of the few on air talents that subjectively and objectively interact with sports fans and wrestling fans. try and bring you closer to a product that is beloved. But when the respect is not returned to discuss it makes it very difficult to want to continue the interaction
This is the entire problem with click bait sites and taking things out of context. Everyone read this headline. Literally never said that in a seriousway. It was part of an explanation of a bigger conversation. This is why I can’t with these websites. 🤷🏾♂️