Key Takeaways
- WWE's Braun Strowman launched a new food show, 'Everything On the Menu,' airing Fridays at 10 PM ET on USA Network.
- Concerns were raised regarding WWE event ticket prices and TKO Group Holdings' business decisions impacting fan engagement and talent development.
- Discussions included the challenges of streaming service performance and the humorous topic of Greg Cody's potential statue and will.
- Braun Strowman shared insights into his demanding WWE travel schedule and his quest to forge his own identity beyond his father's legacy.
Deep Dive
- A humorous discussion revolved around a potential statue of Greg Cody, including its pose, cost, and its potential as an inheritance.
- The conversation extended to Greg Cody's will and testament, with details about asset distribution to charity, potentially including Chris Cody.
- Accusations were made about Greg Cody's mother working behind his back regarding his estate plans.
- Ideas were floated for Greg Cody to have multiple statues, suggesting they be left as heirlooms, with consideration for size and appearance.
- Greg Cody identified with historical figure Theodore Roosevelt based on physical attributes during a height and weight comparison.
- The conversation highlighted high ticket prices for WWE events, specifically mentioning John Cena's recent match and the cost of attending SmackDown and Raw.
- Fan dissatisfaction was linked to declining attendance and a perceived decrease in product quality.
- Concerns were raised about TKO Group Holdings' business decisions following the acquisition of WWE, including major shows in Saudi Arabia.
- Hosts questioned current ticket costs compared to prices from a few years prior to TKO's acquisition, estimating lower-level seats at $125.
- Guest Braun Strowman promoted his new show, 'Everything On the Menu,' airing Fridays at 10 PM Eastern on the USA Network.
- The show features Strowman visiting two restaurants per episode: one with a nostalgic signature dish, and another where he attempts to order everything.
- Strowman described his show as a 'blue-collar approach' to experiencing food, appealing to those hesitant to try new culinary experiences.
- He mentioned managing calorie intake with a regimen of fasting, cardio before filming, and 24-36 hour fasts afterward, coupled with workouts.
- Braun Strowman discussed his love for trying new foods, influenced by his travels with WWE, and highlighted the show's appeal for diverse culinary experiences.
- He detailed a challenging 96-ounce prime rib at the Great Outdoor Supper Club in Wisconsin.
- Strowman recounted how a lamb shank and peas dish from Edison Food Laboratory and Kitchen in Tampa changed his perspective on previously disliked foods.
- Strowman offered Chris Cody advice for a 99-chicken nugget challenge, suggesting cardio, fasting, and using sauce for 'lubricity.'
- The conversation addressed whether TKO's shift away from smaller markets and high ticket prices constitutes a misstep for WWE talent development.
- Strowman noted that the lack of smaller house shows hinders talent development, contrasting it with his own experience of refining skills through frequent live matches.
- Braun Strowman stated he misses being in the ring and the camaraderie of the locker room but needed a break from wrestling.
- He described his early main roster experiences, being thrown into matches with minimal training, and Vince McMahon's belief in him.
- Strowman recounted a daunting early match against Kane and The Undertaker in Mexico City.
- He detailed a grueling travel schedule for nearly four years, involving frequent travel and limited time off, which he described as an amazing but taxing experience.
- Strowman discussed 'Everything On the Menu' as his first opportunity to be his authentic self, Adam Scher, outside of his wrestling persona.
- He recounted a surprising fan interaction with former President George W. Bush at a charity golf event, where he also cooked.
- The discussion covered his father's highly decorated softball career, including numerous Hall of Fame inductions and a hitting demonstration at Wrigley Field.
- Strowman explained his decision to pursue wrestling to forge his own identity, separate from his father's extensive softball legacy.
- Braun Strowman introduced his personal tequila brand, Kentalisa Represento Tequila, which he developed with a friend in Florida.
- The conversation included a discussion on the nature of 'sucker questions' in interviews and the impact of question phrasing.
- The history of tequila was mentioned, referencing Jose Cuervo's invention in 1795 and the brand's continued legacy.