On a recent edition of his “Oh You Didn’t Know” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Brian “Road Dogg” James discussed his TNA stint, the X-Division, and who he believed would become the top stars of the company.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On joking about who from TNA he thought would become stars: “That AJ Styles and Samoa Joe, they could’ve been somebody if they stuck with it. They were alright. And Sting, still doing his thing, I guess.”
On the company’s X-Division: “To me, it was the X-Division show. It gave a lot of those smaller guys who could work really good a platform on television. There’s a lot of guys who are still in the game because they’re good at it. Christopher Daniels, Dusty Rhodes was there for a minute…everybody came and went through there.”
On some TNA talent still working behind the scenes at major companies: “There were a lot of guys there where they either did become a superstar or they work behind the scenes still at one of the major companies.”
In a recent interview with The Sun, Bob Holly, best known by his ring name Hardcore Holly, discussed the various tolls that his 15-year wrestling career has taken on his body. Holly said,
“My elbows are really bad. That’s the only thing that really bothers me out of everything. Yeah, I have the back issues, I have that, but my back doesn’t bother me [nearly] as bad as my elbows do. Most of my problems are through mostly my left elbow.”
Holly underwent surgery after breaking his neck during a match with Brock Lesnar. He added,
“It was worth it to me. Like I said, my elbows won’t straighten out. I’d say, they’re probably… I wouldn’t quite say 45 degree angles. I don’t know. I don’t know what degree it would be. My elbows won’t straighten out, both of them. But as far as, like, my neck, my neck doesn’t really bother me that bad.”
Holly last wrestled in June 2019.
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In a recent episode of the “Oh You Didn’t Know” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Brian “Road Dogg” James shared his thoughts on his time in TNA, the X-Division, and the potential top stars of the company. Let’s take a closer look at some of the highlights from the podcast.
When discussing who he believed would become the top stars in TNA, James jokingly mentioned AJ Styles and Samoa Joe. He stated that they could have been somebody if they stuck with it, highlighting their talent and potential. He also mentioned Sting, who was still actively involved in the wrestling industry at the time.
James also spoke highly of TNA’s X-Division, considering it as the main attraction of the company. The X-Division provided a platform for smaller wrestlers who excelled in their in-ring abilities. James acknowledged that many of these talented individuals, such as Christopher Daniels and Dusty Rhodes, had come and gone through TNA but were still actively working in the wrestling industry.
Furthermore, James mentioned that several TNA talents had gone on to become superstars or continued to work behind the scenes at major wrestling companies. This highlights the impact and success that TNA had in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for wrestlers to grow in their careers.
In a separate interview with The Sun, former WWE wrestler Bob Holly, known as Hardcore Holly, discussed the toll that his 15-year wrestling career had taken on his body. Holly revealed that his elbows were particularly bothersome, causing him more discomfort than his back issues. Despite undergoing surgery for a broken neck suffered during a match with Brock Lesnar, Holly expressed that it was worth it to him. While his elbows remain permanently bent, he stated that his neck doesn’t bother him as much.
Holly last competed in a wrestling match in June 2019, but his story serves as a reminder of the physical sacrifices that professional wrestlers often make for their careers.
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Overall, these discussions shed light on the experiences and perspectives of wrestling veterans, highlighting the challenges and successes that come with a career in the industry.