Episode 655: Turn Cosy
Summary
Jim Cornette and Hawaiian Brian discuss the escalating security threats in Saudi Arabia ahead of WWE’s Crown Jewel event, debating the company’s liability for traveling into a conflict zone. They also analyze the death of a 75-year-old Mexican referee after a banned piledriver, questioning the circumstances and the wrestler’s arrest. The duo shares a listener’s request for a birthday insult and mocks a failed Broadway musical about Floyd Collins. Finally, they examine MJF’s claim that a man attempted to abduct him backstage, suggesting the story may be a prank or exaggeration.
Topics discussed
Intro and AEW television mess
Janet Jackson vs. cartoon character confusion
Chester the molester and Playboy cartoons
Jim Cornette birthday wish request
Floyd Collins cave story and fan feedback
Floyd Collins as a tragic opera concept
AEW Saudi Arabia event and safety concerns
US Embassy travel advisory for Saudi Arabia
WWE responsibility and exit strategy
Bombing in Beckley, West Virginia
Jim Cornette's new book sales update
Christmas sale and merchandise at JimCornette.com
75-year-old referee dies in ring in Mexico
Debate on piledriver legality and video evidence
Jijo de Fishman's background and incident details
Mechanics of the package piledriver injury
MJF's story of the fake pilot incident
Introduction of the 'great rib' concept
Captain Eddie's letter revealing the truth
MJF's reaction and AEW timeline context
Reflection on ribs in wrestling business
Advice on focus and alertness in today's world
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Necro Butcher's sudden WWE deal
Speculation on Necro Butcher merchandise
WWE corporate umbrella and marketing questions
Nostalgia agreement details for Necro Butcher
Necro Butcher's deal confirmed
Wolfie D's social media post about Jamie
Jamie's message and blocking Wolfie D
Jamie's late arrival and firing debate
Jamie's cuss out message to Wolfie D
Analysis of Jamie's long sign-off
Hasbro style and action figure deal issues
Bobby and Jamie's social circles
Dave Meltzer's mental state and Twitter
Dave Meltzer's clip and captioning issues
Evolution of Dave Meltzer's star ratings
American Idol analogy for loud matches
Critique of modern star rating justification
Dave Meltzer blames Chris Van Vliet
Kurt Angle's lack of 5-star matches
Consistency of ratings over time
Dave Meltzer's focus on Young Bucks
Changes in wrestling environment since 2013
Kurt Angle's era and injury issues
Criticism of Dave Meltzer's interview timing
Chris Van Vliet's non-involvement in drama
Dave Meltzer's inability to move on
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Prize Picks injury protection policy
AEW Dynamite recap introduction
Surprise Tuesday night AEW show
Kofi Kingston's secondary title match
Bandito's work ethic and Kofi match
Swerve Strickland shoving match
Fan creative writing in wrestling history
AEW World Title match rules explanation
Complexity of the title match stipulations
Clockwork Orange movie reference
Will Ospreay's role in the match idea
TNT Title match: Gabe Kidd vs. Darby Allen
Darby Allen's early match spots
Kyle O'Reilly's Michinoku driver
Darby Allen's top rope moves
Darby Allen's indestructible gimmick
Risk vs. reward for wrestlers
WWE's opposite problem with Cena
Darby Allen's weight and impact
Importance of promos over moves
Building anticipation in house shows
Raising the bar and shortening careers
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Willie's brand and lifestyle
Show outro and archive promotion
Mid-South wrestling business in 1984
Robert Fuller and the Rock and Roll Express
Shreveport house show payoff
Biloxi show and time off
Carthage, Texas spot show crowd
Monticello spot show and food costs
Car breakdown and Little Rock arrival
Late arrival at Little Rock Coliseum
Frequency of crowds in small towns
1984 gross revenue and Bill Watts
Bill Watts' revamped product success
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