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

They didn’t cancel Crown Jewel, they moved it indoors, and that tiny detail kicks off a much bigger question: what’s “acceptable risk” when a wrestling company is chasing a massive international payday? We get into why WWE is still heading to Saudi Arabia, what fans are hearing about safety concerns, and how that tension changes the way people watch a live show. From there, the live chat takes us everywhere, from Halloween not feeling the same to why trust is so thin right now. We talk DoorDash and food delivery anxiety, the viral clips that make you never want a stranger near your fries again, and the darker stories that surface when cameras catch what used to stay hidden. It’s funny for a minute, then it gets real fast. Then Teddy Long drops the kind of road-tested perspective only a WWE Hall of Famer can give: the worst bumps he’s taken, why adrenaline hides pain until you’re back in the locker room, and what the territory days were like when fans didn’t always stay behind the guardrail. We also hit wrestling talk like the John Cena Classic confusion, the value of body language and facials (straight from Vince’s advice), plus memorabilia, an upcoming Teddy Long action figure, and a new St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame book project. If you like wrestling podcasts with unfiltered stories and sharp opinions, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more fans can find us.Send us Fan Mail

Lock your door and turn the volume up, because the Halloween vibes get real fast. We start with spooky energy, then slide into the kind of conversation wrestling fans actually want: what scares us, what makes us laugh, and why certain moments never leave WWE history. From funny side talk to serious reflections, we keep it loose while still digging into the details that make pro wrestling feel larger than life. We also react to the confusion around WWE Crown Jewel and Saudi Arabia, including last-minute venue chatter and what that kind of uncertainty can mean for travel, logistics, and talent safety. We’re not claiming to be a breaking news desk, but we do talk through the real questions fans are asking when a major show gets moved this close to the date. Then we get to the stories. Teddy Long revisits WCW Capital Combat and the hair vs hair match with Paul Ellering, plus the kind of in-ring moments that almost made him break character. The highlight is the full behind-the-scenes breakdown of the Undertaker limo angle in Hamilton, Ontario, complete with the setup, the fog, and the line that sealed it: “Buckle up, Teddy.” We also touch on paranormal experiences, the legends of wrestling tough guys, what backstage “party” segments were actually like, and an old school Gary Hart story that shows how intense the business could be. If you’re into wrestling podcasts, WWE backstage stories, Undertaker memories, and the real-life psychology behind classic segments, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review, then drop your Halloween themed wrestling question for next week.Send us Fan Mail

A breaking headline lands right as we go live: US embassy staff are ordered out of multiple countries in the region, and WWE Crown Jewel is still on the calendar. That launches a blunt conversation between me, Mac Davis, and WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long about the decision every wrestler quietly has to make when a “normal” travel day doesn’t feel normal at all. Would you get on that plane to Saudi Arabia if you had a spouse and kids at home? And if the company says it’s your choice, do you really believe there’s no blowback later?We talk through the uncomfortable realities of pro wrestling business pressure: ticket sales, advertising, company money, and the way heat can show up weeks or months after you make a call for your own safety. Teddy also lays out the other side of the coin, why promoters might feel confident, what “guaranteed safety” actually means in practice, and how a massive payday can change the equation for a family.Then we shift gears into the stories wrestling fans come for: brutal flight times, wild travel moments, and the kind of painful bumps that follow you long after the bell. Teddy shares a hard lesson from his refereeing days, we compare how adrenaline hides injuries, and we end with behind the scenes insight on building momentum in a wrestling promotion and how quickly it can slip away.If you love candid wrestling talk, real road stories, and sharp takes on WWE, independent wrestling, and wrestling safety, hit play. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, leave us a review, and drop a comment with your answer: would you travel for Crown Jewel?Send us Fan Mail

Bill Apter helped define how generations of fans read, collected, and argued about pro wrestling, and he’s back with us after hours for a conversation that swings from laughs to legacy. Teddy Long and I kick things off with the kind of loose, late-night energy that only happens on a road trip show, then Bill takes us into a genuinely emotional moment: being honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club with a lifetime achievement award and what it means to be recognized by people inside the business.We dig into old school wrestling magazines, the photographer pool, and the real engine behind great wrestling journalism: relationships built over decades. Bill shares what it was like covering territories like Georgia, Florida, and the Atlanta scene, plus the little details fans love, from road food stops to the personalities who made wrestling feel larger than life. Listener questions steer us into bigger topics too, including the Bret Hart and Goldberg conversation and why “working safe” is more than a catchphrase when careers are on the line.Then comes the big reveal for wrestling collectors and nostalgia fans: Bill announces After Mag Pro Wrestling Files, a collector’s edition throwback magazine built with classic kayfabe flavor, rare photos, and memorabilia. We also talk MyFandom Collectibles and Bill’s action figure complete with removable microphone and camera. If you miss the era of wrestling magazines and you care about preserving pro wrestling history, hit play and ride with us, then subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more fans can find it.Send us Fan Mail

Somebody asks a simple wrestling question and suddenly we’re deep into the kind of stories you only hear after the show ends. We go live with your comments and bounce from JCW updates to classic tag team debates, including a great “who deserved a title run” question that turns into a lesson on why the right manager and the right presentation can change everything in pro wrestling.Then Teddy Long takes it somewhere real. He shares a scary road moment that could’ve ended in tragedy, plus the kind of old-school locker room tension that made certain matches feel like they could turn at any second. We also swap thoughts on fear and entertainment, why horror movies never clicked for us, and how Jaws managed to do more damage to beach plans than any monster ever could.We dig into the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 and whether rankings still matter for indie wrestlers, talk about Teddy’s huge Raw return pop, and answer questions about Vince McMahon and what a future public appearance could look like. Teddy also opens up about overcoming drug use, taking responsibility, and why long-term habits like cardio, eating better, and quitting alcohol actually stick. If you like wrestling history, behind-the-scenes stories, and honest life talk from a WWE Hall of Famer, this one’s for you.Subscribe, share this with a wrestling friend, and leave a review with the best story you’ve ever heard from the road or the funniest one you’ve lived yourself.Send us Fan Mail

A long wrestling career is built on airports, rental cars, late-night diners, and conversations you will never hear on TV, and we get into all of it. Mac Davis and WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long talk candidly about the travel grind, how easy it is to burn out on wrestling news, and why so many wrestlers lived out of the same half-unpacked bag for months at a time. We also take a heartfelt turn while remembering PAC (Neville). Teddy shares what PAC was like in person, and we zoom out into the bigger reality of wrestler health: you can look fine on the outside while something serious is happening on the inside. From there, we dig into why PAC felt underrated, how height bias has influenced WWE decisions, and what it really means to “draw money” when promoters decide who gets pushed. Then it is pure Road Trips After Hours with live fan questions: why Waffle House became a wrestling road staple, a tense shuttle-bus story that spilled into a Waffle House, and the truth about steroids in wrestling then versus today’s wellness policy and testing. We swap stories about Vince McMahon picking entrance music, plus legendary road tales about Mick Foley saving money in ways that sound unbelievable until you have done the miles yourself. Subscribe for more real wrestling stories, share this with a friend who loves behind-the-scenes talk, and leave a review so more fans can find us. What topic do you want us to hit next week?Send us Fan Mail

You can tell a lot about wrestling from the small stuff: how a referee moves, how a veteran talks about the road, and what a locker room actually values when the cameras are off. That’s the vibe we bring tonight, starting with everyday life, Rufus finally popping up again, and a funny but real detour into breakfast habits and getting food in your system when you’re not hungry. It sounds light, but it quickly turns into a conversation about longevity, discipline, and what it takes to keep showing up year after year.From there we get into wrestling history and behind-the-scenes craft. We talk Michael P.S. Hayes and why true creative minds are hard to replace, plus the simple idea that could save a lot of modern wrestling: put younger talent under proven teachers and let them learn up close. We also answer a big question about WWE creative, with Teddy explaining that Vince McMahon approves everything that hits TV, while still giving room for the right performer to bring ideas that actually fit their character. Teddy even shares the story behind his “baby girl” line and how he navigates that approval process.We also dig into refereeing and wrestling psychology, including Teddy’s memories of Tommy Young and why fans used to remember officials by name. That leads into what feels off today, why fewer house shows can mean fewer chances to sharpen timing, and how better communication could make finishes cleaner. Add in a wild Doc Death Williams story that proves just how tough some of those legends really were, a quick debate on CM Punk versus John Cena mic skills, thoughts on Deion Sanders and modern football, a David Otunga sidebar, and a Bigfoot song to close things out.If you enjoy real wrestling stories with laughs, honesty, and a few lessons you can actually use, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review so more fans can find the show.Send us Fan Mail

A camera shaking like an earthquake is how we kick things off, and somehow that turns into a perfect snapshot of our whole vibe: real life, road life, and wrestling life all happening at once. We start with a quick weather check across the Southeast, then I recap a trip to St. Louis, one of those towns that somehow always feels like family when you walk in. There’s also a hush-hush project in the works, and we’ll share more once we can say it out loud.The St. Louis talk takes a hard left into something our listeners keep requesting: local food. We finally try the famous Gerber sandwich at Ruma’s Deli and give an honest review, from “this sounds like a basic ham and cheese” to “okay, this is actually legit.” From there we talk SICW, what we’re hosting, and where to go for info if you want to catch upcoming shows. Then the live chat takes over with questions about books, wrestling news, collectibles, and the reality of making the right business choices in and around pro wrestling.We also get into a bigger wrestling conversation: how fan interactions changed over time, whether heels should still protect kayfabe at the merch table, and why respect matters even when you’re playing a character. We wrap with JCW Lunacy updates, our goals on camera, and a weirdly perfect tease for what’s next: a Bigfoot hunt that only makes sense in modern wrestling entertainment.Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves wrestling road stories, and leave us a review telling us your favorite local food spot or your stance on heels meeting fans.Send us Fan Mail

A single fan question can turn into a truth bomb when Teddy Long is in the chair. We kick things off with a heated topic that never dies in wrestling: who “has to” help set up the ring, who gets to say no, and why old-school expectations don’t always fit modern locker rooms. Using the AJ Styles’ son conversation as a jumping-off point, we talk about the difference between learning the ropes on small indies and pointless pressure once you’re already at a higher level. From there we shift into WWE momentum, new talent, and how the right push can create a monster. We dig into why Teddy is baffled by how little gets done with Gunther at times, and why Oba Femi has the size, intensity, and believability to be a true next-big-thing if the people in charge commit to the right stories. We also address CM Punk and the “controversy” label, separating what’s actually reported from the social media rumor machine that feeds on clicks. Then Teddy gets personal about character work and what made the SmackDown GM era land: the suits, the confidence, and why being yourself beats playing a fake role. He shares a Vince McMahon meeting moment that shows how quick thinking can change a segment, and we don’t dodge the hard stuff either, including scary injuries like the Droz incident and the brutal reality of learning to protect yourself in wrestling. We close with JCW updates, a wild GCW run-in clip, and how to support what we’re building. Subscribe, share this with a wrestling friend, and leave a review if you want more straight talk from the road. What’s the one wrestling “tradition” you think needs to disappear for good?Send us Fan Mail

Somebody meets Teddy Long, gets emotional, and suddenly you remember what pro wrestling is really about: connection. Mac Davis and Teddy kick things off with road stories from recent shows, then share a powerful meet-and-greet moment that proves fandom isn’t “just entertainment” for a lot of people. If you’ve ever met a wrestler who shaped your childhood, you’ll understand why Teddy treats those seconds at the table like they matter.From there we pivot into legacy, sparked by the news of Dolly Parton’s passing. We talk about what separates a true icon from a momentary celebrity, and whether the world still makes “legends” the way it used to. It’s a thoughtful conversation that fits right alongside the lighter, hanging-out vibe of a live wrestling podcast.And yes, we still get weird in the best way: banana popsicles, old-school banana pudding, extreme heat at the Gathering of the Juggalos with JCW, and the very real post-event talk about bugs and COVID. We also shout out Vito’s new action figure, answer listener questions about Teddy’s favorite WWE names to work with, managing Mark Jindrak, backstage “heat,” ring setup expectations, and why looking loud on TV is sometimes the whole point. Plus, Teddy tells stories about wild overseas fandom and serious security situations that make wrestling travel sound like a movie.If you love WWE stories, independent wrestling life, and honest talk with a Hall of Famer, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a wrestling fan friend, and leave us a review with the one moment that made you a fan for life.Send us Fan Mail