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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 31 MIN

TNA Shakeups, Rising Stars, And Old-School Wisdom

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

Big names are leaving TNA and the timing feels messy, so we sit down and talk it through the only way we know how: honestly, with context, and with a little chaos along the way. We react to the latest TNA shakeups, what it can signal when creative voices disappear, and why wrestling promotions can stumble when the people calling the shots don’t truly understand the wrestling business.From there, we open it up to the live chat and let the audience steer. We swap stories from the road, talk about giveaways and the very real sticker shock of shipping merch in 2025, and answer questions about who we’ve worked with and what we remember most. Teddy shares memories of riding with Brian Pillman and Tom Zink, and we get into those little human details that never show up in highlight reels but tell you everything about the era.We also dig into what still makes a wrestler feel like a star today. LA Knight comes up fast, and we break down why microphone skills, confidence, and simple character work still matter even in an age where everyone can “go” in the ring. The conversation drifts into movies and storytelling, including why Jaws remains a masterclass in clear stakes and suspense and why wrestling works best when it stays simple and good. We close with radio talk, voice work, and how being yourself is often the best gimmick you’ll ever have.If you enjoy straight-shooting wrestling talk with real stories and a live-room vibe, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review. What do you think is really happening in TNA right now?Send us Fan Mail

Big names are leaving TNA and the timing feels messy, so we sit down and talk it through the only way we know how: honestly, with context, and with a little chaos along the way. We react to the latest TNA shakeups, what it can signal when creative voices disappear, and why wrestling promotions can stumble when the people calling the shots don’t truly understand the wrestling business. From there, we open it up to the live chat and let the audience steer. We swap stories from the road, talk a...

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