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Brady Hicks has been writing about wrestling for more than 15 years, for Web sites, newspapers, and magazines. He is a contributing writer for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, and the host of his renowned wrestling radio program, IN THE ROOM.
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DJ is a longtime friend of Brady’s and a lifelong wrestling fan, in addition to serving as co-host for IN THE ROOM for nearly all of its existence.
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Special thanks also to those who conribute to IN THE ROOM on a regular basis. This includes (but is not limited to) Kevin McElvaney, Anthony Sarlo, Young John, Voice of Choice, Albert AC Smooth, Stone Cold, and Jeff Malinoski.
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This week on In the Room, Brady Hicks and the gang debate the merits of WWE eliminating Smackdown and ending the brand extension. They also take some time to look back on last week’s Kurt Angle interview, and talk Bound for Glory. Thanks – as always – for the support!
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This week on In the Room, TNA star Kurt Angle steps IN THE ROOM with Brady Hicks for a special Bound for Glory edition of the show. Find out what Kurt thinks about the prospect of wrestling Jeff Hardy and Mr. Anderson at TNA’s biggest show of the year. Special thanks go out to TNA and Kurt Angle for taking the time to sit down with the gang.
On His Upcoming TNA Bound for Glory match:
Just like any other Bound for Glory. I know I have to step it up and put on the best performance I can. I’m excited it is Jeff Hardy and Mr. Anderson because I think they are two of the big upcoming names in TNA. I believe you’re going to see a lot of great things in this match. The match will be match of the year. We’re going to steal the show and give the TNA fans a really great main event.
Comparing Bound for Glory to WrestleMania:
In TNA they give every wrestler on the card the ability to steal the show. We’re ALL put in a position where you’re trying to have the best match. And that’s why a lot of the matches are so good.
On Kurt’s Reaction to Several of the Stars Who Have Come In:
I have mixed feelings. I don’t exactly want somebody to come in from WWE and win the title from our best wrestler, which is AJ Styles. Rob Van Dam is a featured kind of wrestler, Jeff Hardy is as well. Mr. Anderson never really got his real chance, and I’m thankful for that. Right now, we actually has a better roster than WWE. The TNA wrestlers here have carried the company to this point and they deserve a lot of credit. We need to utilize those guys, and let the former WWE guys somewhat enhance them.
Comparing TNA to WWE:
A lot of times, WWE doesn’t get all that they could out of their wrestlers. I don’t think an AJ Styles could have done all that he did if he were in WWE. There is no wrestler better in the world than AJ Styles. He’s the best in the world. It just shows that we’re able to utilize wrestlers differently than WWE. We’re not just that prototype 6’2″, 240 pound man.
Kurt’s “Dream” Final Opponent:
I had a good little run with Randy Orton, but he wasn’t as good as he is now. I think [Randy] is the best wrestler up there right now. He carries that company as a character and as a wrestler. I see another guy that’s going to step up that I want to wrestle is the Miz. He’s really stepped up in recent years. In TNA, I’d love to do more with the X Division guys, let them wrestle their style as I wrestle mine.
On Vince McMahon:
I loved Vince. We ended badly, but he and I had a great relationship for a long time. He was like a father to me. Vince and I just weren’t on the same page. I was burned out. I felt trapped and overworked and just wanted to get out. Vince did the right thing.
Plus, Kurt checks in with his thoughts on RVD “The Rock Star,” who specifically in TNA deserves more of a push, who from WWE he would LOVE to wrestle, Dixie vs. Vince, his excitement with Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin both being free agents, and his thoughts on WWE stars such as Randy Orton, The Miz, Bret Hart, and Christian.
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This week on In the Room, Brady Hicks and the gang lament the lost interview that was Jake “the Snake” Roberts, and look forward to his future appearance on the show in 2-3 weeks. They also take some time to talk about Brady’s experience this past weekend with Lisa Marie Varon (TNA’s Tara, WWE’s Victoria), Chris Jericho’s absence, Mickie James’ return, and the Hell in a Cell pay per view.
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This week on In the Room, DJ makes his long-awaited return, as he, Kevin McElvaney, and Brady Hicks gear up for next week’s big interview with former WWF star Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Topics of discussion include WWE’s Night of Champions show and its aftermath, who in WWE’s past is over- and under-rated, and Brady’s experience managing The Best Around against The Blue Meanie and Kid America.
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This week on In the Room, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks and Kevin McElvaney–again, minus DJ–delve into the wacky world of wrestling, analyzing topics such as Linda McMahon’s senate campaign, WWE Night of Champions, and who from TNA has a chance to step up to become a World champion.
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This week on In the Room, DJ calls in sick, as Brady Hicks and Kevin McElvaney discuss the brilliance that is Chris Jericho and The Miz, plus the prospects of WWE unifying its two World titles this year at WrestleMania.
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This week on In the Room, Brady Hicks, DJ, and Kevin McElvaney focus on WWE Raw and NXT, what both shows are doing right, and where each could stand to improve. They also take some time to address some of TNA’s recent signings, including offering a shoutout for friend of the show Becky Bayless.
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This week on In the Room, Brady Hicks and the gang break down some of the top news and rumors coming out of TNA, including Hogan Twitter-gate and the World title tournament. The gang also takes some time to address listener comments regarding WWE SummerSlam, and talks about Jim Kettner passing the ECWA torch.
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This week on In the Room, Brady Hicks and the gang take a detailed look at WWE SummerSlam, then indie wrestler Ricky Reyes stops by and talks about some of the things that tick him off in wrestling. What does Reyes think about Internet reporters? What’s wrong with certain wrestlers’ approaches? Has ROH handled Tyler Black correctly? And how can Tyler take a page from John Cena?
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This week, Brady Hicks returns with a new podcast experience, plus the controversial AJ STYLES interview from last week that so many never got to hear.
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