Hour 2: SummerSlam Reaction & NFL Binge

Summary

Podcast Summary: Don, Hahn & Rosenberg – Hour 2: SummerSlam Reaction & NFL Binge

Release Date: August 4, 2025

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1. Introduction and Don's Injury Update (00:00 - 02:46)

The episode kicks off with Don Hahn sharing a personal update about a knee injury he sustained while attempting to jump stairs. He humorously recounts consulting ChatGPT for a preliminary diagnosis:

Don Hahn [00:29]: "Said I was going up some stairs. I attempted to jump the stairs. When I planted on my left leg, I felt a slight pop just below my knee on the left side. Now I'm in some pain."

Don discusses potential injuries such as a patella tendon strain or tear, meniscus injury, and LCL sprain, emphasizing the importance of seeking professional medical advice. Peter Rosenberg lightheartedly responds:

Peter Rosenberg [02:46]: "I would say you do that since you pay for the service."

2. SummerSlam Reaction (02:46 - 21:00)

a. Event Logistics and Venue Challenges (03:12 - 04:07)

Don shares his experiences working at SummerSlam held at MetLife Stadium over two nights. He criticizes the venue's Venetian blinds and MSG’s notoriously slow service elevators:

Don Hahn [03:13]: "Those MSG elevators are an absolute nightmare."

b. Performances and Notable Matches (04:07 - 09:26)

The hosts dive into their impressions of the matches, particularly highlighting the role of Cardi B as the event's host. Don expresses confusion over her limited presence:

Don Hahn [05:34]: "She came out at the beginning of Saturday night and she yelled, 'It's the first ever two-night SummerSlam,' and that's it."

Peter Rosenberg laments the underutilization of Cardi B's hosting role, while Don speculates on the financial aspects of hiring a high-profile host like Cardi.

c. Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena (09:08 - 15:54)

A significant portion of the discussion centers on the Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena match. Peter expresses disappointment over Cena’s loss in his final SummerSlam appearance:

Peter Rosenberg [06:28]: "It was awesome. I thought that, you know, that clearly was the highlight of the weekend."

Don offers a different perspective, noting that Cena's performance still overshadowed Cody's victory:

Don Hahn [07:36]: "I would argue even with Cody winning the championship, that sort of awesome performance from John Cena at the end, it was still not really Cody's night."

d. Seth Rollins' Comeback (15:54 - 21:00)

The hosts celebrate Seth Rollins’ unexpected return and title cash-in despite his previously announced injury:

Don Hahn [09:08]: "He filled in for Rich Eisen on the Rich Eisen Show... It was a thing of beauty when the crutches... he ripped them off."

Don shares a personal anecdote about meeting Seth Rollins and witnessing his commitment to character:

Don Hahn [10:31]: "At no point did I even consider. I made a joke... When he walked to the table, I was like, oh, boy, you're really selling it, huh?"

Peter praises the overall quality of the event and the surprise elements that Don anticipated.

3. NFL Binge (21:00 - 36:43)

a. Team Updates and Trade Speculations (22:00 - 35:35)

Transitioning to football, the hosts discuss various NFL topics, including Terry McLaurin's trade request from the Washington Commanders:

Don Hahn [27:16]: "Terry has been the standout offensively for this team, no matter who the quarterback is."

Don advocates for Terry McLaurin, arguing his value to the team and the necessity of a contract resolution before the season starts:

Don Hahn [29:38]: "You need him more than anyone else. So they need each other desperately."

The conversation shifts to Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys, debating the likelihood and implications of his trade request:

Anthony [33:35]: "He wants to get paid."

Peter Rosenberg [34:01]: "If you're Washington, I...I know a pass rusher."

The hosts analyze the potential impact of these trade requests on their respective teams, emphasizing the business dynamics of the NFL.

b. Coaching and Player Performance (35:35 - 36:44)

Discussion moves to coaching strategies and player performance, including Russell Wilson's influence on the Giants and the depth chart changes in Coltsland:

Jacob [36:06]: "Russell has provided leadership to our football team in various ways."

Peter notes the dual roles of athletes, such as Tyrese Halliburton’s rapport with teammates:

Peter Rosenberg [36:37]: "I just said hello to him, he doesn't come off as nearly as big a tool as he does once he starts talking."

4. Listener Calls and Interactions (12:16 - 43:51)

Throughout the episode, listeners call in to share their thoughts on both SummerSlam and NFL topics. Notable interactions include:

• Guns [13:20]: Praises Seth Rollins' cash-in and discusses Jelly Roll's performance, highlighting his memorable moments like taking the splash from Logan.

• Anthony and Jacob [33:09 - 36:43]: Share insights on Micah Parsons' potential trade and Russell Wilson’s contributions, respectively.

Listener engagement adds depth to the discussions, offering diverse perspectives on ongoing sports narratives.

5. Closing Remarks and Future Teasers (43:51 - End)

Don wraps up the episode by promoting upcoming events and expressing excitement for future shows. He humorously reflects on his knee injury and the need for proper medical attention, while also teasing guest appearances and upcoming sports analyses.

Don Hahn [32:25]: "She can diagnose you via the phone. That's talent."

The hosts sign off with camaraderie, reinforcing their dynamic and inviting listeners to tune in next time.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps:

• Don Hahn [00:29]: "Said I was going up some stairs. I attempted to jump the stairs... I felt a slight pop just below my knee on the left side."

• Peter Rosenberg [03:42]: "Oh, those MSG elevators."

• Don Hahn [05:34]: "She came out at the beginning of Saturday night and she yelled, 'It's the first ever two-night SummerSlam.'"

• Peter Rosenberg [06:28]: "It was awesome. I thought that, you know, that clearly was the highlight of the weekend."

• Don Hahn [09:08]: "He filled in for Rich Eisen on the Rich Eisen Show... It was a thing of beauty when the crutches... he ripped them off."

• Don Hahn [27:16]: "Terry has been the standout offensively for this team, no matter who the quarterback is."

• Don Hahn [29:38]: "You need him more than anyone else. So they need each other desperately."

• Anthony [33:35]: "He wants to get paid."

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This episode of Don, Hahn & Rosenberg offers an engaging blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth analysis of major sports events like SummerSlam and current NFL developments, and dynamic interactions with listeners. Whether you're a wrestling enthusiast or a football fan, the trio delivers insightful commentary and lively discussions that keep the audience informed and entertained.

Transcript

[Don Hahn]

This is the Don Hahn and Rosenberg podcast. That sounds like heaven to me. Listen live weekday afternoon starting at 3 on 8 80, ESPN, the ESPN New York app, and your smart speakers. A lot has happened in the world. John Winthrop is still in here justifying birthday texts.

[Peter Rosenberg]

He did actually send me a birthday text this year, so I feel bad. I apologize, John.

[Don Hahn]

All right. So I just. I just asked ChatGPT.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Okay.

[Don Hahn]

Said I was going up some stairs. I attempted to jump the stairs. When I planted on my left leg, I felt a slight pop just below my knee on the left side. Now I'm in some pain. It's hard to put weight on it. I don't see swelling of any sort. What do you think it could be? It said, I'm really sorry you're in pain. To which I say, thank you, Chad.

[Peter Rosenberg]

That's really nice.

[Don Hahn]

That sounds concerning. Based on what you've described, a slight pop just below the knee, pain with weight bearing and no obvious swelling. Here are a few possibilities, though you should absolutely consult a medical professional. Patella tendon strain or partial tear. The patella tendon connects your kneecap to your shin bone, jumping and landing hard constrained or partially tear, often causing a pop and difficulty bearing weight. So early on, let's say we're through one. I'm leaning towards that, right?

[Peter Rosenberg]

But it's not sounding.

[Don Hahn]

Can you look up where the patella tendon is, Ty? Let's see if that looks like it's the spot on my leg. Meniscus injury. If the pop was more internal, it could be a meniscus tear, especially the lateral meniscus on the outer side. This can happen with twisting motions or sudden force. The number three option is an LCL sprain. Pain on the outside of the knee with a pop might indicate a sprain or partial tear of the lcl, which stabilizes the knee laterally and then a pab. I'm not going to try to pronounce that. Or tendon irritation. This is inflammation of the bursa or tendons just below the knee on the inside. Less likely if the pop was sudden, but possible if you landed awkwardly. Next steps, avoid putting weight on the leg until it's evaluated, which you haven't been doing. Ice the. I'm trying right now. Ice the area to help reduce the inflammation, elevate and rest the leg and then seek medical care. Yo, how about this, Ty? Keep in mind I pay for ChatGPT so it takes care of me. You know what I'm saying? Would you like help identifying where the pain is exactly? Using A diagram or describing the motion that caused it more clearly that might help narrow it down further.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I would say you do that since you pay for the service.

[Don Hahn]

Well, what did you see when you looked up? Patella tendon. Where is it?

[Peter Rosenberg]

It looks like it could be where you're pointing to like back of your knee area, toward the right behind the shin bone.

[Don Hahn]

But like on the. Like here, it's on the outside. Is that what you're getting?

[Peter Rosenberg]

I'm trying to figure it out.

[Don Hahn]

Don't we have any doctors that listen to us? We need help, people. Can't you see what's going on here?

[Peter Rosenberg]

I'm trying to figure it out.

[Don Hahn]

All right, now, Ty, you. You tuned in to the SummerSlam this weekend? I did two nights, MetLife Stadium, the big Venetian blind. God, I hate that place. I met some lovely people who work there. I will say this. When you're working as I was and you're running around, I was doing a lot of running around. You use the whatchamacallit elevators, the service elevators, quite a bit. I'll tell you one thing they have on msg, faster elevators.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Oh, those, those elevators.

[Don Hahn]

Those MSG elevators are an absolute nightmare. But besides that, the stadium is just a challenge. Not to mention our stage for the outdoor Post and Countdown show was so far from the actual building. But anyways, some really fun stuff happened. But I'm curious, Ty, you don't watch a lot of wrestling anymore?

[Peter Rosenberg]

Not anymore.

[Don Hahn]

But what. What were your. What were your thoughts that you had about SummerSlam this week?

[Peter Rosenberg]

A bunch of them. This is like not all that important. So ancillary. Okay, when we say Cardi B is hosting, what does that mean?

[Don Hahn]

This is a great.

[Peter Rosenberg]

What is that?

[Don Hahn]

Can we get the audio? Can we get the audio of Cardi B, guys?

[Peter Rosenberg]

Because I didn't. I didn't understand that. I tuned in to Peacock expecting, you know, her introducing someone or something or kicking off the show or kicking off the event. If you go back, her performing something, she was non existent.

[Don Hahn]

If you go to WWE's Instagram, guys, from like first thing when the show started Saturday night, you will find the Carti clip. And I'm trying to guess what they would. What they would have paid Cardi to bill it as hosted by. Right. And Ty, my feeling is it has to be. And guys, this obviously I do not know things like this. This is me speculating as no more than a fan. Half a million dollars.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Really?

[Don Hahn]

Well, come on. It's Cardi B.

[Peter Rosenberg]

She didn't do anything.

[Don Hahn]

But what I'm Saying is, it's Cardi B. I understand.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Okay, But I didn't see. I did not see. And I love Cardi. I'm a huge Cardi. Who are you getting that second album of Cardi? If you're listening, I didn't see her at all this weekend. Now, I wasn't in the building, but as a, as a viewer on my couch, I didn't know she was hosting based on anything that happened.

[Don Hahn]

She came out at the beginning of Saturday night and she yelled, it's the first ever two night summer's them and that's it. And then she said, does anybody like Randy Orton? I like Randy Orton.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Why are you making her sound like our president?

[Don Hahn]

Anyone like her anyway? No, no, that's all I'm saying. She. But she literally would just ask a question and then yell and say this. You're never gonna forget this. And then yell, what's the minimum she got was a few hundred thousand dollars. People like Cardi B don't do. That's. There's no such thing. So it was. She did well. But no, it was that. That was it. And then she came out and watched one match.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I was pulling for Cena last night.

[Don Hahn]

He was very good last night.

[Peter Rosenberg]

So he is part of, like when I finished watching wrestling.

[Don Hahn]

Okay.

[Peter Rosenberg]

He's like, you know, the end, towards the end, my era pulling forward. Last night he looked great, fantastic.

[Don Hahn]

It was the best he's looked for. Sure.

[Peter Rosenberg]

It was awesome. I thought that, you know, that clearly was the highlight of the weekend. They did my boy dirty. Why did he lose? It's his last SummerSlam. Listen, I am no expert, obviously you have more background information, but I just thought it was the wrong decision to have him lose that fight. Well, this is last SummerSlam.

[Don Hahn]

There's, there's multiple ways of looking at it.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Let him go out on top.

[Don Hahn]

Um, yeah, but he still got another four months. And I think they, they were ready to move on. They're ready to have him do a thing with Brock Lesnar now, which, by the way, the title doesn't really matter anymore. Maybe.

[Peter Rosenberg]

So Cody Rhodes ends up winning.

[Don Hahn]

He does.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Isn't he supposed to be like the star of the night? Like this is supposed to be his, his moment. Now Brock Lesnar comes out, steals his shine. Or am I looking at this wrong?

[Don Hahn]

I don't think you're looking at it wrong. But I would argue even with Cody winning the championship, that sort of awesome performance from John Cena at the end, it was still not really Cody's night. It was still Cena's night.

[Peter Rosenberg]

But there was something glorious about Cena, you know, handing him the belt like that was. That was. That was popping, like, that was cool. So I felt like in your coronation of Cody Rhode, I never thought I'd be breaking down the wwe.

[Don Hahn]

Look at this.

[Peter Rosenberg]

But Brock kind of stuck. And I was excited to see Brock because, you know, Brock, that's from my childhood, but I just thought he stole his night.

[Don Hahn]

I didn't have any problem with that. That's what the business is. It's always about getting to the next thing. Where are we going next? You know what I mean? So I wasn't. I'm not worried about Cody in that sense. I'm a little worried about if people are just going to start booing Cody now, though.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Why is that?

[Don Hahn]

Because people were really ready to cheer John Cena and then Cody beat him.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yeah, you felt that in the crowd.

[Don Hahn]

So that part worries me a little bit for Cody. But to me, the highlight of the weekend, Seth Rollins was Seth Rollins cashing in. Because, guys, I truly believed Seth Rollins was hurt. Truly believe Seth Rollins was hurt. Now, I would have never said this out loud because it's name droppy. And even though I can be name droppy, I don't do it with wrestlers because I like to protect them. But since my man Biggie on the. On the Countdown show already aired this out, Biggie came. No, not Biggie. Big E. Oh, okay. It is the same sounds if you think about it. But since he aired me out already on the Countdown show, I might as well tell the truth. The night before Seth Rollins cashed in Friday night, Seth has been telling everyone he is hurt. He filled in for Rich Eisen on the Rich Eisen Show.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Oh, I did see that. Yeah.

[Don Hahn]

He had talked about how he was hurt. James Andrews was checking out his knee, blah, blah, blah. And it's a bummer. And he's gone. He came out and pulled a straight up Kaiser. Sosay. It was a thing of beauty when the crutches. When he dropped the crutches, bro. It was.

[Peter Rosenberg]

The brace came off the brace.

[Don Hahn]

It was. By the way, I might need to borrow Seth's brace. It was fire. But here's the beauty of the whole thing. And you guys want to know why I love wrestling so much? Seth and I have the same manager in real life. And Friday night, my manager is in town for the whole thing and says, do you want to grab dinner with Seth and Becky Lynch? And I said, Natalie gave me the night off. I was staying at the hotel. I'M chilling.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yes, of course.

[Don Hahn]

And he says, as a matter of fact, why don't you find a place for us? So I hit up Ballard, who has become kind of a Jersey guy these days and is my biggest foodie friend. I said, what do you think? Where should we go? He said, go to Fanny's in Bloomfield. Great Italian place. You're going to love it. We took them to Fanny's in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Fantastic meal. Your man Seth showed up. Brace, crutches.

[Peter Rosenberg]

He was in character.

[Don Hahn]

At no point did I even consider. I made a joke. I made it. When he walked to the table, I was like, oh, boy, you're really selling it, huh? Joking. I'm joking. I mean, sarcastic. You're injured, huh? At one point, I even said to Becky, I was about to say to Seth, I went, are you guys going to Paris? Oh, no, sorry. Becky, are you going to Paris? Because obviously you're out. So when this dude shows up, the level to which I was surprised, on the same week in which WWE started airing their show Unreal, where they're revealing a lot about what happens behind the scenes.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Netflix, right?

[Don Hahn]

Me, a supposed insider, was completely fooled. And to me, that moment was just epic. I just absolutely love it. Seth Cash is in, Takes the title from Punk. And you have to understand, CM Punk left wwe. He left them high and dry. He said horrible things about the company. He went to AEW to try to bury them.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Wait, so he's back now all those.

[Don Hahn]

Years later after all that he did? He came back. He finally wins the championship, and when the title's in his hands.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Perfect.

[Don Hahn]

They had him get crushed. Oh, it was a thing of beauty. I'm telling you. You guys may be making. Some of you'd like to make fun of wrestling. You are missing out.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Nah, it was dope, man. I enjoyed the weekend.

[Don Hahn]

Meanwhile, what's the Yankee storyline?

[Peter Rosenberg]

You?

[Don Hahn]

Same one as when I left.

[Peter Rosenberg]

You said Becky Lynch. I forget. I don't want to be disrespectful. I forget who she was fighting.

[Don Hahn]

Lyra Valkyria.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I found myself rooting for the underdogs this weekend. She was one of them. I was my man. Jelly Roll and Randy Orton.

[Don Hahn]

Jelly Roll was good, man.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yeah, but he. You weren't impressed getting his ass kicked the whole weekend? I mean, the whole night.

[Don Hahn]

Yeah, but he did it. He did it impressively.

[Peter Rosenberg]

He was putting. Getting put through tables. He was on the floor. I mean, come on. Which, by the way, can I ask this? Can I ask this as a question?

[Don Hahn]

Sure, go ahead.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I have a question. For. For you, Rosenberg. And someone else is talking to you. Okay, but my entire life watching wrestling. Yeah. Anytime someone gets put through a table, it's always the Spanish announce table. So if I'm the Spanish announcer, I'm looking at it, like, what's going on here? Like, why is that? Why we gotta be a part of. Can it. Michael Cole and whoever his analyst is. Wade, why are we not putting them through the English announce table?

[Don Hahn]

Oh, no, they go through the English too.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I always felt like it was always the Spanish announce table.

[Don Hahn]

No, no, no. I mean, I hear what you're saying.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Jim Ross and Jerry the King Lawless. The Spanish announce table has always been the Spanish announce table.

[Don Hahn]

I disagree with that assessment. I hear what you're saying, but I'm letting you know the English sound stable, catches it as well.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I don't know. I feel like there's a little bit of a situation going. Let's.

[Don Hahn]

Let me. Let's. Let's talk to Guns. Mike. Guns on the.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Oh, my. Guns.

[Don Hahn]

What up, Guns?

[Guns]

What's up, fellas? Yo, what's going on? How are we. Let's go.

[Don Hahn]

I mean, aside from the meniscus or patella tendon that I may have torn, I'm doing good. How are you, buddy?

[Guns]

I'm doing great. Listen, I wanted to call in because I thought SummerSlam delivered. I really did. I thought, like you said, I agreed. The. The Rollins thing at the end was. Was, you know, cashing in was awesome. But I disagree with Ty, though. I think as far as celebs go. And Pete, I want to get Peter, I want to get your opinion. I thought Jelly Roll, my man, Jelly Roll. I'm down here in Nashville these days, dude. I thought he went up and beyond. I mean, I don't think anyone expected him to do what he was able to do. Taking that splash from Logan, man, was sick.

[Don Hahn]

I thought Jelly Roll was awesome, too. I. I gotta tell you, I was very impressed.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I also. And maybe I'm taking it too seriously, but there were times clearly Randy Orton should have been tagged in, and it's like, come on, dog, you're. You're taking it personally. Go get yourself a little breather on the side. Let Randy come in and do his thing.

[Guns]

But you know, Jelly Roll, you're asking for logic. This is it. This is wrestling.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Maybe I'm analyzing it too.

[Don Hahn]

I think you're going a little. I think you're going a little literal here. But I thought. I thought Jelly Roll was pretty impressive. And he's lost a ton of weight. Sorry, Guns. What were you going to say?

[Guns]

Well, I was gonna say, do you think they bring him back? And something to say about Brock too. I think they have to bring him back. I mean, dude, he had the. He had the crowd in his hand and everything. I thought he did a really, really good job.

[Don Hahn]

No, he's got. Jelly Roll is coming back. There's no way they wouldn't have had him lose if he's not gonna. You. That was maybe the first time I could remember a big celebrity showing up and losing at the pay per view at a ple.

[Anthony]

Yeah.

[Don Hahn]

So I think Jelly Roll will be back.

[Guns]

I completely agree. And then the other thing I want to bring up. And by the way, I love the wrestling talk. Let's go. This excited me so much.

[Don Hahn]

This is the summer, baby.

[Guns]

Yeah. That's what we do it. It's Summer Slam MetLife Stadium. Let's go. But I know the other thing is so Brock, man, like, definitely a surprise. Where would you rank that as far as like, surprises go? Like, you know what I mean? Like, nobody was expecting that. I wasn't always a huge Brock fan. I think it did take a little bit away from Cena, but like, it does also set something possibly up. But dude, that was a pop of innovation. I mean, I went nuts, dude.

[Don Hahn]

It was up there. I mean, I don't think it was the craziest of all time or anything like that. He was gone for two years. I certainly think it was like a. A pretty big surprise, I guess for me. Guns and thank you for the call, buddy. I guess for me, I thought the set thing was a bigger surprise, but again, that was. I was so personal. I lived it. So like, it really. It really felt like a surprise. You want to hear audio of me when. When Seth came out? This is crazy. I have the actual.

[Peter Rosenberg]

We have audio.

[Don Hahn]

Unbelievable.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I thought that overall it was a success.

[Don Hahn]

Did you watch any of me? Do you want to check out the post show at all?

[Peter Rosenberg]

I didn't know you were on doing pre and post. I just. That didn't click for me. Oh, that did not click.

[Don Hahn]

Anthony.

[Peter Rosenberg]

That did not click.

[Anthony]

You might not. You might as well not watched at all then.

[Don Hahn]

Anthony. I mean.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Wait, wait, wait, hang on, wait, wait.

[Don Hahn]

You don't know J. What's your name? Ty.

[Anthony]

He's also Trump.

[Don Hahn]

I don't even feel bad anymore. Now I have an injury.

[Peter Rosenberg]

You.

[Don Hahn]

You don't know that. I do pre and post for.

[Peter Rosenberg]

It didn't click for me in the moment. What was most important? Can I get some credit that I Was able to show up and have a wrestling conversation for 20 minutes.

[Don Hahn]

That was pretty good.

[Peter Rosenberg]

And like not actually sound like I'm fumbling.

[Don Hahn]

You're doing good, but like I'm trying. Anthony, what's the equivalent here? It's like you supported and prepared for the show but you tuned in only in time for the show. What did you think I was doing there this weekend though? Because you know I was there.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I saw you there because I saw your Instagram story. But there was a lot going on. The kids honest. Too much.

[Don Hahn]

Honestly.

[Peter Rosenberg]

It's the equivalent of Peter watching the Knicks on TNT when Alan.

[Don Hahn]

I think it's Don.

[Anthony]

Awesome job on the Devil's Call. I had it on mute but I'm sure you did fantastic.

[Don Hahn]

I don't even know where to go from here.

[Peter Rosenberg]

And that's not fair.

[Don Hahn]

Now Jake, were you in on any of the pre or post?

[Anthony]

Oh yeah, I was tuned. I told you. I, I saw Seth Rollins rip up.

[Jacob]

You and Biggie's notes and you guys.

[Don Hahn]

Look pissed and you know, that was fantastic by the way. So, so we did. We kind of have a new format now. Like the post show completely changed. They deaded the press conference.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yes, I saw that.

[Don Hahn]

So we now have a new format where all the talent comes out where we're at on the stage and like overnight our post show, which was pretty cool before it flipped into a game day feel like the energy out there was insane because all the talent was out there with us. So you didn't see me. I had all the bad guys being mean to me.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I missed.

[Don Hahn]

Cody was out there.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Listen, J, listen, Jacob's better than me.

[Don Hahn]

Yeah.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Charlotte said it all night.

[Jacob]

Charlotte and Alexa Bliss saying the F word.

[Anthony]

You know, it was, it was a great time.

[Don Hahn]

You missed a lot.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I had the yo. So the coolest part about it. The coolest part about it. So I got two kids. My, my four year old and my two year old.

[Don Hahn]

Either of them watch the poster?

[Peter Rosenberg]

No. Noah was really into the wrestling and I'm watching him, he's like wrestling the pillow jumping up and down and it clicked for me.

[Don Hahn]

Wow.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Like this is around the age when I started getting into it.

[Don Hahn]

Yeah.

[Peter Rosenberg]

So that we created because it was a two night affair. The ability to tomorrow night we're gonna do this same thing. And he was excited for it.

[Don Hahn]

And was he into it again?

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yeah, he showed up. He got mad that I didn't wanna wrestle with him. But you know, he really enjoyed it.

[Don Hahn]

Why didn't you wanna wrestle with him? Worried about your Patel attendant I don't.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Want to end up like you. But yeah, it was fun, man. Next time. What do you got? When's the next post game? Pregame, post game show?

[Don Hahn]

My next pre and post will be in Paris. August 31 for Clash in Paris. I'm going. Don't you worry about me.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Okay? If you can make it.

[Don Hahn]

Because I mean, worst case scenario, if I were to get surgery, I guess I'd be on crutches there, right?

[Peter Rosenberg]

And then you just rip it off. I like Kevin Nash. Someone sent me. I don't want to steal the guy's content, but Kevin Nash doing that.

[Don Hahn]

Do I have to keep it elevated the whole time? Can I just.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Like you have to.

[Don Hahn]

Elevated the whole time elevated? What is the deal with elevated, Jacob? You agree it has to be elevated the whole time?

[Peter Rosenberg]

Something about the blood flow. Like, why should you?

[Don Hahn]

Trust me, I got my blood flows just fine. Don't you worry. Don't believe you me.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Why should you keep your injury.

[Don Hahn]

No, no, no, the better question. And by the way, I'll ask Chatgpt. Do I need to keep it elevated the whole time? Cause like, I can't just let my leg hang at all because it actually starts to feel difficult to do it the whole time.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Improved blood flow.

[Don Hahn]

And by the way, should the ice pack be on and off? It shouldn't be constant, should it?

[Peter Rosenberg]

No, no, no. You gotta cycle on.

[Don Hahn]

Exactly. So should I take it off now? It's been on for a while. Let's take it off. It's been on for a while. Alright. Maybe we'll find a medical doctor who will help. Help us get through this experience. I do wanna get to a little bit of Mets as well.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Oh, we have to. They talk about them.

[Don Hahn]

Because I mean, I bet you want to talk about the Mets, don't you? Because the Yankee thing starts to get painful, doesn't it? Well, it's bad.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Well, just like when you. I'm trying to remember. When you left, where were we as far as like how the Mets and the Yankees were?

[Don Hahn]

No, no, both. Both pretty bad.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Pretty bad.

[Don Hahn]

Yeah. Anthony, it was. Jake, it was. It was basically pretty bad when I left. No, yeah, it was getting to that point.

[Anthony]

It wasn't there yet.

[Don Hahn]

It was right before. Well, July 4th weekend was the Subway Series. Yes, it was glorious.

[Anthony]

You were. June 27th was your last show.

[Don Hahn]

Yeah, the Beach Bash.

[Anthony]

Okay. The Yankees were 47 and 34.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Okay, 13 over with a game and.

[Anthony]

A half ahead of the Rays that night. They beat the A's three nothing. Okay, I remember we Were watching that at the bar. At the bar.

[Don Hahn]

A glorious win over the.

[Anthony]

Yes. That night the Mets lost to the Pirates.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Oh, that was a week in the game.

[Anthony]

They were a half game out behind Philly.

[Peter Rosenberg]

They got swept that weekend.

[Anthony]

Yeah.

[Peter Rosenberg]

So my point is it hasn't been good. There was a time in the season we really started to get excited about the possibility and we did this last year.

[Don Hahn]

Oh, yeah.

[Peter Rosenberg]

The possibility of could we see them hook up in October? Yankees vs. Mets, all the storylines, Judge Soto, the list goes on. But now, I mean, I wouldn't be shocked if the Yankees missed the playoffs. I also wouldn't be shocked if the Mets are one and done. Like they get to the wild card round day two, they're cooked. And now we were two days into the baseball season or baseball postseason. Both the make the Yankees and the Mets are done.

[Don Hahn]

All right. It's a totally reasonable point. But you do agree the Mets are more the Mets you think will make the playoffs.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yeah, because of the wild card situation in the National League compared to what the Yankees are going through. I don't feel like the Mets are in danger of making the playoffs, but I mean, they're another five or six lost stretch away from being put in that danger.

[Don Hahn]

Thanks for listening to the Don Hahn and Rosenberg podcast. I didn't listen to anything you just said. Catch the show on demand whenever you want. Just subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. This is the NFL binge. Oh, boy, oh boy, oh boy. I took the ice off for a while. In case anyone's wondering. I want to see how this goes, but now I'm very excited. Let's jump right into a little NFL binge. Anthony, what the hell is going on in the NFL right now?

[Anthony]

It's good to have you back, Peter.

[Don Hahn]

You know what?

[Peter Rosenberg]

It is, man.

[Don Hahn]

Even half a knee, I'm happy to be here.

[Anthony]

I may not have known when your birthday was, but it's good to have you back now.

[Don Hahn]

Thank you. You know what? Thank you. I appreciate that. You're welcome.

[Anthony]

And I think there's only one way to start a day. I know it's 4 o' clock here on the east coast, but when this happened, it was morning. I'd like to say good morning to Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel.

[Peter Rosenberg]

You should stand corrected.

[Don Hahn]

Good morning. False great morning. Let's go. What makes us.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Because we're another day closer to death.

[Anthony]

Nothing better than that.

[Peter Rosenberg]

But you know what the odd thing is? You feel better a lot in football. You feel better about that kind of guy. Being your head coach, I agree. For whatever reason, I'll take it over someone.

[Don Hahn]

Over someone who says nothing.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Like, if that's your baseball manager, you kind of don't want them. But in football, it works well.

[Don Hahn]

Especially when there are so many people who take themselves so seriously that, like, they're just annoying. I appreciate Mike V. Daniel. I mean, listen, they need to have a good season this year. I think. I think the things will start to get less cute if, like, they could. They don't kind of. They were on a path that seems murky after Tua Tag go.

[Anthony]

It's a hard name.

[Don Hahn]

If you. If you know, you know. But no, if Tua doesn't stay healthy, then there could be issues.

[Peter Rosenberg]

But I think they're gonna be bad.

[Don Hahn]

I think if it's bad, I could see the Mike McDaniel thing running out, and then I see him getting another chance somewhere else.

[Peter Rosenberg]

And then we'll see Tyrese as an.

[Anthony]

OC or as a head coach, as he's a genius offensive court.

[Don Hahn]

I think he'd get one more head coach track. I do. I think people like the cut of his jib.

[Anthony]

Well, I'm going to take you back. Ty to. I think it's. May just came off of the NFL draft.

[Don Hahn]

Oh, sure.

[Anthony]

Looking at projections of teams, and Don was worried about his quarterback situation and Allen was worried about the jets quarterback situation. And Peter said, you know what? And this is true. It's so great that now as a Commanders fan, I've got no drama. There's nothing going on. And that day, Jordan Schultz, and I'll give him credit, he was the first one I saw say this. And then Adam Schefter later also confirmed it, that Terry McLaurin was unhappy with his contract situation. And Peter said, it's gonna be nothing. And that's what's been going on a lot at Commander camp, apparently, because Terry McLaurin has requested a trade. Head coach Dan Quinn. What do you think about that?

[Jacob]

He let me know that that was happening too, so I definitely appreciated that. Look, I think it's easy. We love Terry. I'm really glad he's here. Hopefully he's out practicing soon. And we also understand there's the business side of this things that Adam and his side and Terry and his reps are working it through. So I just kind of, you know, stay in that space. We recognize both are happening, but like I said, I'm really glad he's here. I love coaching him, but the business side, you know, that's kind of where it's at. And somebody asked me, is it a distraction? It is not. Players today, they're more aware of contracts and things maybe than they used to be. And they recognize that business part happens as well. So for the team, we're just rocking and going and throwing some great practices for Terry and you know, the trade requests like, man, that's. That's part of normal business, that tapping around the NFL. It's normal. We understand it. We just throw our very best practices.

[Anthony]

It's a lot of words. A lot of words. Now, this is maybe important for Peter and we'll get his thoughts on it.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Of course I'm going to give you thoughts.

[Anthony]

Coach Quinn, how long would it take Terry to be ready?

[Jacob]

I think I'll have a better sense of whenever it's back then it begins, you know, the on field. So we won't rush that. It's too important. But all of the guys need that at any position, at any spot. And so it really depends on the return. Then you can do the ramp up, but we won't shortchange that in one spot to say, okay, now, hustle to go. I think we all have seen that through the years around the league that somebody hustles back and man, they got banged up. Maybe you didn't follow the process and it's hard as a coach, but just stay disciplined when those moments happen. And all the guys follow the wording.

[Don Hahn]

Word.

[Jacob]

Let's wrap it back up and not miss one step. And we'll do that too.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Have no idea what's going on.

[Don Hahn]

Someone passed the Caesar. So put the dressing on this word salad.

[Anthony]

This is where we're at. We get the question, we get the minute long answers from the coach about the player that requests a trade. We've got one in Dallas that we'll get to in a little bit. And of course, the Trey Hendrickson one has really still not been fully resolved. Peter, you were at Probably a negative 5 level of concern back in May when we had this conversation. A lot has changed. What is your level of concern now on a scale of 1 to 10 of Terry McLaurin not playing week one?

[Don Hahn]

I would say if I was at negative five before.

[Anthony]

Right. That's how I felt. You said it was like it was nothing.

[Don Hahn]

Yeah, Yeah. I would say I'm at a six.

[Anthony]

Okay.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Now, season's a month away.

[Don Hahn]

Season's a month away. And here's my issue with the commanders. I'm incredibly frustrated that with everything going the right direction, obviously from the quarterback to now, even the stadium, it looks like everything is going to be fine. Even when the President said what he said, that hasn't created a real distraction like everything's moving forward as planned. And now you have this Terry McLaurin issue. Terry McLaurin. The term good soldier does not do remote justice to what Terry McLaurin has been on this team. He has been the standout offensively for this team, no matter who the quarterback is. Are you familiar with the work of Taylor Heinecke? I am. And the reason there was a playoff game with Taylor Heinecke was because of Terry McClure. If you recall, last year, Jaden Daniels started truly turning into Jaden Daniels when He found Terry McLaurin in the back of the end zone for that Monday night win against Cincinnati. Once 5 and 17 got on the same page, Daniels became Jaden Daniels. Here's the biggest issue, though. This is why this is more complicated than you might understand. Terry McLaurin has every right to want a lot of money.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yep.

[Don Hahn]

However, Adam Peters knows he's more valuable in Washington than anywhere else. Right. As good as Terry is, I don't think one other team needs him as badly as Washington does. So while he thinks he's worth now what? Whatever DK Metcalf gets on, you know, from Pittsburgh. And by the way, DK Metcalf, I think did mess things up because he's getting overpaid. Right. Terry McLaurin isn't going to get that. So now Washington saying, well, we're not going to give you that, because we know you can't get that. But the bottom line is, guess what? You need him more than anyone else. So they need each other desperately. And they're both being very stubborn. I. I'm Team Terry on this. You got to pay that man his money, so he deserves it.

[Peter Rosenberg]

You think it gets done before week one?

[Don Hahn]

I do. Because. And I think Terry knows this. They cannot risk mess messing this thing up. I know you guys were telling me before the show, a lot of people are predicting a step back. That's not how Washingtonians feel like. People feel like this team is poised to. To really make a run. These years don't come around where you can't throw away a year. Right now, they think they're ready to.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Take a step forward, step back, only comparative to where they were last year. They were in the NFC Championship game. So even getting to the division around this year is technically a step back. You understand what I'm saying?

[Don Hahn]

Sure, sure, sure. But let me put it this way. I don't think that they were ready for the NFC championship game last year.

[Anthony]

He felt that way since probably when it happened, actually.

[Don Hahn]

But I there, I think they'd be ready for it this year. You see what I'm saying?

[Peter Rosenberg]

But you wouldn't.

[Don Hahn]

They got further than they should have last year.

[Peter Rosenberg]

But you also wouldn't be shocked if they didn't get to the NFC championship.

[Don Hahn]

No, of course.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Listen, and that's.

[Don Hahn]

You can never have the, I think expectations of a championship game unless you're the Kansas City Chiefs or the Buffalo Bills who do it every single year. I think most teams now, you can't bank on that. But I certainly don't think you can throw the year away. And I think taking away Terry McLaurin. You guys really comfortable with Debo being the number one?

[Peter Rosenberg]

No.

[Don Hahn]

Zach Ertz. I mean, you really need him.

[Anthony]

I like Luke McCaffrey a lot. Me too. Debo Samuel, Noah Brown, Luke McCaffrey. After Terry. As much as you said, Peter, that he knows that. Adam Peters knows that Terry is very valued here. Terry also knows that if he ain't on that field, that's a problem. And I don't know. Look, I think Debo's awesome. I don't know what version of Debo Samuel you're getting because it wasn't the same Debo that we've known. And he had some injuries.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Niners had a bunch of injuries. But also this is when you pay guys when Jaden's on a rookie contract, right?

[Anthony]

So you've got, you don't got to pay him.

[Peter Rosenberg]

You've got two more years to, you know, give out big contracts.

[Don Hahn]

And by the way, Terry, Terry not only is just keeps his head down, doesn't matter. The quarterback is, is always good. He doesn't complain. He's also available all the time. Like he's just a guy. By the way, after number five, that number 17 jersey, it's the number one jersey in the building.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Or maybe he's just protesting that you're team name is gonna have to get changed back to what it was.

[Don Hahn]

It's not. It's not getting changed.

[Anthony]

I, I think that everyone's gonna appreciate this. I have breaking news live from chargers camp at 5:45 thereabout. Stefania Bell will join the show ESPN injury expert. She is going to give her analysis from based on what we could say of what's going on with Peter's knee.

[Don Hahn]

But by the way, this is very useful. I'm very excited about this.

[Peter Rosenberg]

545.

[Anthony]

545.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Let's do it.

[Don Hahn]

All right, I will. I think Stefania could be even better than ChatGPT.

[Anthony]

She might be. She very well might be Steph GPT. And even better, because, of course, as you mentioned earlier in the show, Peter, you got the fantasy focus pod gonna be at Gramercy on Thursday. That's right. She's gonna be a part of it. Everybody's getting ready for their fantasy leagues. Stefania is better at injuries than anybody in the business. So we will be able to get the insight from her based on what you can share with her on what's going on with them.

[Don Hahn]

I'm a little nervous about what she's going to say, but let's do it.

[Peter Rosenberg]

She can diagnose you via the phone. That's talent.

[Don Hahn]

It's Stefania Bell.

[Anthony]

She knows what she's doing.

[Don Hahn]

Come on, man.

[Anthony]

We have sound from our good friend Mike Tannenbaum on sportsmanlike. I don't know if you guys heard this. Micah Parsons wants out of Dallas. I've requested a trade like Terry McLaurin. I don't want to be in Dallas anymore. Was part of the eight note.

[Don Hahn]

That is it. That is a very different. Isn't it funny, like, effectively, it's the same thing, right?

[Guns]

But.

[Don Hahn]

But in terms of what's actually going on, it is not the same thing. Requesting a trade is seen as a move you're making, hopefully to stay. Actually, ironically.

[Anthony]

Well, this weekend, Jerry Jones said I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Fans, Mike tandem. I'm also telling Dallas Cowboy fans not to worry.

[Don Hahn]

Sorry, Mike. Go ahead.

[Peter Rosenberg]

There we go. Mike.

[Don Hahn]

Talk. Mike.

[Anthony]

I don't know what's going on.

[Don Hahn]

Mike. Mike, for God's sake.

[Anthony]

Well, he said on unsportsmanlike today, Mike. He does not believe that Micah Parsons will be traded. He thinks Jerry knows that Mike is very important to this team. He will not be traded. I will ask same question that I asked about Terry McLaurin. Guys, do you believe Micah Parsons is going to be traded from the Dallas Cowboys?

[Peter Rosenberg]

There's no such thing as a trade demand in the NFL.

[Don Hahn]

Yeah, it's not really. It's not really.

[Peter Rosenberg]

It's not the NBA, where if you tell your general manager in the NBA you are demanding a trade, it's cooked like it's over.

[Don Hahn]

Let me ask you a question, though. I know all things are not equal, but if you were me, this is just for fun, purely for fun. And you could trade Terry straight up for Michael Parsons. Would you do it?

[Peter Rosenberg]

If you're who.

[Don Hahn]

If you're. If you're me.

[Peter Rosenberg]

If you're Washington, if you're Washington, I.

[Anthony]

Think you do it in a heart, in a heartbeat.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I know a pass rusher. You don't need an offense when you're.

[Anthony]

Not going to give up any points.

[Don Hahn]

He is so good.

[Anthony]

I believe there's videos of him saying, like, he rides with Dan Quinn. Like, Michael loves Dan Quinn. So, like, there's definitely a connection there. I listen, if I'm the Bengals and the Cowboys, I start talking Trey Hendrickson for Micah Parsons straight up and see what happens there. Yeah, but it doesn't seem like either.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Team wants trading Micah Parson.

[Anthony]

It's not going to happen.

[Peter Rosenberg]

He's got control of him for the next three years. Why would he trade him?

[Don Hahn]

But. So what is Micah's deal, though?

[Peter Rosenberg]

Micah's. What do you mean?

[Don Hahn]

No, no, not. Not his literal deal. What's his problem?

[Peter Rosenberg]

He wants to. He wants to get paid.

[Anthony]

He's seen the money.

[Don Hahn]

He.

[Peter Rosenberg]

He went to Jerry last year, asked for an extension, wasn't given that extension, and now we've seen TJ Watt, and who am I forgetting, Myles Garrick at Get Deals get Paid. He wants to get paid.

[Don Hahn]

But hold on. He has how many left?

[Peter Rosenberg]

He's got one year left on his current contract, and then Jerry can tag him for the next two years.

[Don Hahn]

So my point is, last year got it.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Which they did with Dak. But my point is Jerry. Why would he trade him when he can have him under control for three years? Yeah, unless Mike is willing to sit out games.

[Don Hahn]

But by the way, if you're in the NFL and you're legitimately considering sitting out, like, seasons, we've looked back historically, that does not go well.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Le'Veon Bell.

[Don Hahn]

I mean, it just. It generally does not go well.

[Anthony]

I mean, look, he makes $24 million. We could scoff at that and say, that's a lot of money. But you see what T.J. watt got, you see what Miles Garrett got, and you realize that Micah Parsons is. Is at that level most. I'll say most other franchises will acquiesce to this and pay. The Cowboys just don't seem to want to do that. I will leave you guys with one more from our good friend Brian Dabel, like. Table Talking about the impact Russell Wilson has had on the Giants in camp thus far.

[Jacob]

I'm glad Russ is here for a number of reasons. He's provided leadership to our football team in various ways, not just in the quarterback room, but meeting extra with the entire offense. How he communicates with defensive players, the experience that he's had throughout his career and he's been productive and made good decisions at that position here in our offense. He understands it. I think he's performed at a high level. We need him to continue to do that.

[Anthony]

Meanwhile, in Coltsland, the depth chart came out today and QB1 was listed. Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones. Just saying.

[Peter Rosenberg]

That's all I got. Well, Russell Wilson was at SummerSlam this week in of terms, too.

[Don Hahn]

I saw Russell Wilson.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Tyrese Halliburton.

[Don Hahn]

Saw Tyrese. Tyrese and I had. Tyrese and I have a friendly rapport. So I had a nice chat with Tyrese. Russ. I just. I just said, hey. I will tell you, though, when Russell Wilson walks by you and you say hello to him, he doesn't come off as nearly as big a tool as he does once he starts talking. I say that respectfully.

[Anthony]

It's all due respect.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Respectfully. He doesn't come across as big as.

[Don Hahn]

As big of a tool as he does when he talks. Craftsman tool shed garbage.

[Anthony]

Yeah, we went. We got. We got a sponsor, by the way, Peter. We went full Craftsman. I forget who it was about while you were away. Don called someone or something. A full Craftsman tool. Shit.

[Don Hahn]

Can you believe Donny Box secure. Can you believe an old one? Can you believe that Donny Pucks is gonna be the voice of the Devils?

[Anthony]

I've never been more happy for something that hasn't happened to me in my life, I think.

[Don Hahn]

Me too.

[Peter Rosenberg]

As we're playing the. I was just gonna throw that at you, but you knew already. As we're playing the game of. Did this happen while you were going? Don being named the TV voice of the New Jersey Devils.

[Anthony]

I felt like that one was disrespectful.

[Don Hahn]

Yeah, that one. I knew that one. I wasn't.

[Peter Rosenberg]

That. You weren't in the group chat.

[Don Hahn]

I know, but I called. I called into the show. That was. That was. Yeah. Now, you didn't know I've ever been.

[Anthony]

For someone know up until that point.

[Don Hahn]

Right. Because I wasn't around.

[Peter Rosenberg]

We knew. Oh. I was going to ask. Were there rumblings like there were for.

[Don Hahn]

These guys, but I wasn't here to hear it.

[Anthony]

We were sworn to secrecy.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Oh, man. I'm happy for him.

[Anthony]

And by that, I mean literally, like.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Minutes before I sent him.

[Don Hahn]

Oh, you only found out just before.

[Anthony]

Yeah, there wasn't. I. This was airtight.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I found out just before it was going to be announced.

[Anthony]

Yes.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Okay. I text Don. Mm. Nice. Beautiful. Oh, boy.

[Anthony]

Here we go again.

[Don Hahn]

Don't say it.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Guess what? He responded.

[Don Hahn]

Thanks.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Still waiting. Thanks. Still Waiting for his response.

[Anthony]

He texted him during the show when everyone found out.

[Don Hahn]

No. Can I tell you though?

[Anthony]

And he is a notoriously horrible texter.

[Don Hahn]

I got to tell you though, he did. Don did not do great in the texting department. I sent him a very. After calling the show, I sent him like a long, pretty long, thoughtful text.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Thumbs up.

[Don Hahn]

Nothing. I may. I don't think anything.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yeah, that's bad.

[Don Hahn]

So what we got to deal with this. By the way, people are offended. I leave the group chat not responding to a hearty congratulations. That's even worse.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Would you rather a non response or like a thumbs up?

[Don Hahn]

Thumbs up. So by the way, if you put in the thumb up, put the middle finger up. That's how I feel. If once you put the thumb up, just put the middle finger. Thumb up to me is a middle finger to my face. Thanks for listening to the Don Hahn and Rosenberg podcast. I didn't listen to anything you just said.

[Jacob]

Catch the show on demand whenever you watch want.

[Don Hahn]

Just subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. The anniversary of only built for Cuban links. So thank you.

[Peter Rosenberg]

There you go.

[Don Hahn]

How to wait, how to wager. Let's go to David and Elizabeth here to close out the hour. He's been on hold for a while. Ready to talk some Yankees baseball.

[Guns]

What's up, David, my man Rosenberg radio is back. What up, Ty? Bang, bang.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Good, baby.

[Don Hahn]

What up, man?

[Guns]

Real quick, right before you let me go, I'm gonna definitely bring up a SummerSlam point, but I want to get the Yankees with Ty, even though I'm a Met guy. Ty, I'm gonna be honest with you. We got a Tibs remix in the making. And please, I hope you guys play this back the way the Yankee fans and Yankee nation is talking bad about. Boonie, y' all gonna get them up out of there. And when y' all do, I'm gonna be right here taking in all the calls. Pause. Of the people complaining. Oh, yeah, we don't like this new manager, but.

[Peter Rosenberg]

So here's why I don't like it. But here's why I don't like your analogy. The Knicks had been graduating to levels that, you know, certain segments of their fan base had not seen ever. And some decades, like getting to a conference finals for the first time in 20 years. Whereas the Yankees won a World Series in 2009 and fired a manager who got them to game seven in 2017. So I, I get what you're trying to do about. Well, you complain about this guy, he's gone, and then the next guy comes in, you'll have more complaints about him. It's different because Yankee fans have seen success. And also, you're not complaining about. It's less about the. The not winning and more about how it looks. You feel me?

[Guns]

Nah, I could. I could definitely agree with that because it's more like, yeah, you guys are competitive and you're a good team, but it's just how, you know, he doesn't discipline the guys. He doesn't call them out. And, like, we think there's no accountability they have, or they're making mistakes and they're still in the game. So I definitely get that. I'm just saying the narrative of the tip re the Tibs remix is that, hey, everybody's saying, you want him out, but once he's out, I don't want to hear the complaining, because of course we are. But it'll happen. And real quick, before you let me go, how about my man Brock lesnar with that F5 last night? That was so nice. I mean, John Cena definitely deserves the flower speeder, and it was beautiful. You know, it was just nice seeing Brock Lesnar come out. It was really nice, and I appreciate you, gentlemen. Thank you.

[Don Hahn]

Thank you, buddy. I. Listen, I had no problem with. I'll tell you this right now. My personal opinion is no one should worry about John Cena's flowers because he was probably the one who said he wanted Brock Lesnar to have that situation.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I wanted Cena to win the match. I wanted him to win the match. I wanted Randy Orton and Jelly Roll to win their match.

[Don Hahn]

You like the good guys is what it feels like.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yeah, I was. No, and actually, I was. I keep forgetting her name. Becky Lynch. Whoever her opponent was, I was pulling for her.

[Don Hahn]

Lyra Valkyrie, she was getting waxed.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I mean, she was getting destroyed.

[Don Hahn]

She had a long night. There's no question.

[Peter Rosenberg]

She had a long night.

[Don Hahn]

Lyra had a long night.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yeah, I went to the CC and catch the dub last night, but it's all good.

[Don Hahn]

Do you think you could be on board? You mean you could, like, have you now?

[Peter Rosenberg]

It depends on the interest level of my kids, because that's where it really. That's where it really starts to like, reinvigorate itself, like, once the kids show interest. Now I'm back, baby.

[Don Hahn]

That would be. I would be happy to have you back. And I will tell you, you wouldn't be the man. People are on board, bro. It's. It's crazy how many people are showing up to wrestling right now.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yeah. And I hear based on your, your morning show, you got some tickets to give away to Raw so, you know you can hit me off with a couple tickets.

[Don Hahn]

That was, that was not easy.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Hit me up with a couple tickets. I'm in there, baby.

[Don Hahn]

That was, that was, Listen, there was a time, but you know what? Maybe next time they come to msg, we roll up to the suite.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Let's do it.

[Don Hahn]

You know what I mean?

[Peter Rosenberg]

I mean, sometimes I'm not allowed in the suite.

[Don Hahn]

WWE be all right.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Okay. Those Knicks games though, Nick games, those.

[Don Hahn]

Knicks games get tight. Thanks for listening to the Don Hahn and Rosenberg podcast. I don't want to know how the sausage is made, man. I just want to know.

[Jacob]

It's good.

[Don Hahn]

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