Episode 653: You're Not Going To Get The Point
Summary
Jim Cornette and Brian Last discuss the Smoky Mountain Wrestling angle inspired by Aaron Fleming and Groucho Marx, and recommend the Netflix documentary "Do Not Pick Up the Phone." They analyze the heated argument between Dave Meltzer and Brian Alvarez regarding Edge's promo on Stephen Borden, criticizing the tone and booking decisions. The episode also covers Grayson Waller's new NXT title defense against Mason Rumaker, with Cornette critiquing the lack of intensity in their in-ring confrontation. Finally, Cornette announces his new eight-episode series, "Cornette Out of the Ring," premier…
Topics discussed
Wrestling history and Norman Frederick Charles anecdotes
Ron Wright's return and walking to the ring
Discussion on swindles and introducing a non-wrestling story
Story of a police officer harassing a McDonald's employee
Announcement of new Vice Sports series premiere
Cornette's Collectibles holiday sale and wrestling chairs
Dave and Brian's dynamic and discussion on aging
Analysis of Edge and Christian vs. Darby Allin promo
Mars Men testosterone supplement sponsorship
Critique of Mason Rudolph vs. Grayson Waller NXT segment
Review of the PWI 500 top wrestlers list
Discussion on Dark Side of the Cage and UFC history
Ari Emanuel's book on selling WWE to Mark Shapiro
IM8 Health supplement sponsorship
Promotion of Stick to Wrestling podcast
AEW Dynamite and Collision show review and tag team drama
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