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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 40 MIN

Forty Grand For A Selfie? Bring Your Own Ring Light

from Road Trip After Hours w/ WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long and Host Mac Davis · host Mac Davis and WWE Hall of FamerTeddy Long

Ever looked at a ticket price and felt your fandom tested? We dive straight into WrestleMania’s new reality—nosebleeds in the hundreds, floor seats flirting with five figures, and a $37,500 “elite” experience that promises walkouts and photo ops while daring fans to justify the bill. We talk about what gets lost when prices climb and citywide screenings get shut down: the shared energy, the spontaneous meetups, the feeling that the biggest weekend in wrestling belongs to more than just the lucky few.From there we shift to the antidote—affordable indie shows that still welcome families, reward regulars, and grow stories brick by brick. SICW gets the spotlight as a model for access and community, with talk of GM plans and why smaller promotions often deliver the best dollar-for-pop value. And because wrestling lives on fresh ideas, we float a bold one: Liv Morgan choosing Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental title. It’s got heat, heart, and weeks of build baked in—a storyline that could turn curiosity into must-watch if the payoff lands.We round it out with veteran lessons on how creative risks find their footing: patience, quick pivots when something stalls, and production packages that respect the audience’s intelligence. You’ll hear locker room memories—from catching Carlito’s apple to shaping a Drew McIntyre moment—that show how tiny beats can become lifelong highlights. Plus upcoming dates for Deep South, MLW at Center Stage, and JCW’s free Michigan stops if you’re hunting for live wrestling that won’t torch your wallet.If you care about the future of wrestling—access, storytelling, and the pulse of the crowd—this one’s for you. Tap follow, share with a friend who’s weighing ticket prices, and drop a review to tell us where you stand on premium shows vs indie value. Your take might shape our next card.Send us Fan Mail

Ever looked at a ticket price and felt your fandom tested? We dive straight into WrestleMania’s new reality—nosebleeds in the hundreds, floor seats flirting with five figures, and a $37,500 “elite” experience that promises walkouts and photo ops while daring fans to justify the bill. We talk about what gets lost when prices climb and citywide screenings get shut down: the shared energy, the spontaneous meetups, the feeling that the biggest weekend in wrestling belongs to more than just the lu...

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Ever looked at a ticket price and felt your fandom tested? We dive straight into WrestleMania’s new reality—nosebleeds in the hundreds, floor seats flirting with five figures, and a $37,500 “elite” experience that promises walkouts and photo ops...

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