Ross welcomes Bruce Prichard to the show.
Prichard talks about his highly successful podcast, “Something to Wrestle With”. He points out that when his co-host, Conrad Thompson initially approached him with the idea he was completely against it. Recording a podcast was something he thought he’d never do, but Thompson kept on him and eventually he caved. He’s glad he eventually agreed to it because he’s having a lot of fun with his show.
He and Thompson have started to partner with outside companies and sport leagues, who have a vested interest in the cross over appeal of his show. The NBA’s Brooklyn Nets approached him recently to set up a live show which will take place at The Barclays Center after an upcoming Nets game. Prichard was going to be in Brooklyn during that time anyways for RAW’s 25th anniversary, so they were able to make the event work.
Ross and Prichard talk about their time working at WWE during the attitude era. They point out that Vince McMahon was a steadfast leader at the time, and they tried to take things one day at a time. Ross says it didn’t really feel like they lost the ratings battle to WCW over 80 weeks in a row; everyone’s morale was good and the locker room was very competitive.
Ross recalls having an argument with WCW officials over the Mark Callaway’s potential years before he adopted the “Undertaker” gimmick. Ross always thought Callaway had star power and he was mesmerized by Callaway’s ability to move as a big man.
