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Live in Toronto with Kevin Owens Feb 01, 2017

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Y2J and his BFF Kevin Owens hosted a live Q&A event during Survivor Series weekend, and answered everything from how Montreal-born, French-speaking Owens learned to speak English, why success at ROH was important for his WWE journey, and what his time at PWG taught him. He’s also sharing details about his WWE tryout, his friendship with Sami Zayn, the origins of the Best Friends angle, and what he would be doing if he wasn’t wrestling.

Shawn Michaels Jan 27, 2017

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Shawn Michaels stars in “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone,” and describes what drew him to the role, and what it was like being on set NOT doing his own stunts! He also discusses his decision to retire from wrestling, why he’ll never return to the ring, and his relationship with Vince McMahon.

The XFL with Charlie Ebersol Jan 25, 2017

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This Was The XFL is an upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 documentary directed by Charlie Ebersol, son of Dick Ebersol, who along with Vince McMahon founded the short-lived league! But for all the hype & fanfare surrounding the launch, and the spectacular public failure before the first season even ended, the XFL left quite a legacy – mic’ed players, sky cameras, and the ultimate fan experience. And those are some of the stories you’ll hear from Charlie, who was a teenager when his dad and Vince were getting the league going! He’s got great behind-the-scenes stories about some of the crazier XFL stunts like The Scramble! Charlie also spent a lot of time backstage at Saturday Night’s Main Event hanging out with Hulk Hogan!

Haunted Collector John Zaffis Jan 20, 2017

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Haunted collector John Zaffis is the nephew of Ed & Lorraine Warren, the duo behind some of the biggest haunted investigations of the 1970s (their cases inspired The Conjuring movies), and he’s telling stories about growing up with his aunt and uncle, and what it was like attending some of their investigations. He’s also talking about some of the haunted objects and photos they gave him over the years, and how he got started in assisting exorcisms. Plus, John reveals some of the behind-the-scenes footage that didn’t make his own TV show, “The Haunted Collector.”

Perry Saturn Jan 18, 2017

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Perry Saturn is a good friend of Chris Jericho’s in the wrestling business, and is a little down on his luck these days (GoFundMe.com/PerrySaturn if you want to help him out). Perry hit rock bottom but managed to sober up, and he’s telling that whole story in candid detail. He’s talking about being homeless, digging through trash cans for food, working for drug dealers just so he could support his own habit, and what finally got him on the path to clean living. He’s also sharing some great wrestling stories like what inspired his Moppy gimmick at WWE, hanging with Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit, and what it was like when they all left WCW together to come to WWE in the middle of the Monday Night Wars!

Kenny Omega Jan 13, 2017

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Kenny Omega just headlined the Tokyo Dome in Japan as part of NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 11, and now the Winnipeg native is headlining TIJ along with special guest Don Callis! Kenny talks about his gimmick and transitioning from cruiserweight to heavyweight, how he got started in wrestling, the tough decision he made to leave WWE developmental to pursue his own path, and some of his favorite matches and opponents.

Kenny G Jan 11, 2017

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Kenny G holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for longest single note ever played on a saxophone! He’s sold millions of albums, played with Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, and made his professional debut while still in highschool as part of R&B legend Barry White’s band. Kenny’s also big in China, and we’ll hear that how that happened. Plus, he’s telling the story about his debut Johnny Carson Show appearance that nearly cost him career!

Cheap Trick's Rick & Daxx Nielsen Jan 06, 2017

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Cheap Trick were just inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year along with the Steve Miller Band, Deep Purple, Chicago, and NWA, and founding guitarist Rick Nielsen’s sharing stories from that night. He’s also talking about his infamous five-neck guitar, and touring with AC/DC with Bon Scott! Plus, Rick’s son and current Cheap Trick drummer, Daxx Nielsen, recounts a few childhood tales of his own like the time Guns N Roses came to the house to drink with his dad! He also talks about drumming for his dad’s band, and why he no longer calls Rick “dad.”

Norman Smiley Jan 04, 2017

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Everyone at the NXT Performance Center loves Norman Smiley, and you’re about to find out why! He and Y2J go waaaayyyy back – to Jericho’s time as Lion Heart in Monterrey, Mexico. Hear what Norman did for Jericho, what happened at their first match together, how they became such good friends, what they miss about their fellow friends and wrestlers Eddie Guerrero and Art Barr, and why everyone lived at the Plaza Madrid in Mexico! Norman’s got stories about Konnan, Vampiro, and his old tag partner, Negro Casas. He remembers his jump to WCW, what inspired The Wiggle and the scream, and how Vince Russo and Ed Ferrara talked him into working hardcore.

Teddy Hart Dec 30, 2016

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Teddy Hart has some incredible stories about his famous wrestling family – from living with his grandfather Stu Hart to growing up around both Bret and Owen Hart. He’s also talking about his own troubled childhood and his experience with drugs, gangs, and the Calgary police! You’ll hear about the real fight he had with CM Punk while they were both at Ring of Honor, why things didn’t work out for Teddy at WWE, and how he feels about a possible career comeback!

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