I think you need to go back to like, what is your Fort Worth story?

Well, my Fort Worth story is I...

So basically, I grew up in Dallas.

I moved to Fort Worth three years ago.

2024, November, Trump wins.

I went to sleep that night not thinking that...

Like I was so sure Kamala wins.

I think I've noticed that with

consensus guidance to guide us in terms of what we should really be doing as routine testing and should be readily available versus things that should be tested just to keep for research purposes.

I think the ASTCT

And it's difficult for us as providers to have these detailed, nuanced conversations with so many options, but it's good for the patient to be able to really select a therapy that makes the most sense for them, that is based on their goals and their specific situation.

I think this comes up as both therapies are currently recommended for relapsed refractory lymphoma beyond two lines of therapy.

And it addresses the reality of the real world and who has access to cartesian therapy or not, who has access to bispecific therapy, which one is the right candidate for one therapy or not.

and understanding where the field is and how do we sequence them or how do we look at them and what is the patient selection for that.

So I'll be advocating on the CAR T-cell part, which is very exciting.

I think that it is important to understand what the patient does and how they want to spend their time, also their situation, right? Because, you know, let's say for CAR T-cell therapy, we need to have, you know, a caregiver whether they have the access to CAR T cell center, or if they're referred to us earlier in a way that they can undergo CAR T.

How is that for you to adjust to that? And did you always know it, and has it been eye-opening for you?

Yeah, it's certainly eye-opening.

Uh, been involved in, in so many big events, I mean, the biggest events, whether it's, you know, the Olympics, Super Bowls, World Series.

Been in the, you know, been in the tunnel when Tom Brady's running out for a Monday Night Football game.

I mean, big events.

But the thing with wrestling is it, it's not just the big event, it's every single day in between.

And, you know, it, y- maybe, you know, maybe you, you put it on the platform with, like, the NFL, or maybe you put it on a platform like the Olympics where everyone's so passionate.

Yeah

And- and- and- and they haven't been synonymous with live sports and so how did- could you tell us how this came about? Did you guys pitch them? Did they come to you and say, "We're interested, we've heard..." Could you give us some of the details as far as how this relationship came about?

Yeah, sure, and y- you know, you- I- I don't know if I had mentioned it, but CAA was our- was our partner and- and helped us, uh, in- in setting up all these meetings.

We had many, many calls with so many different outlets, you know, some- some that we've all known for so many years and done many deals with, going, you know, going back in- in my case even back to the, you know, the- the Universal Sports or World Series of Fighting or PFL days.

But, uh, we had a great first call with AMC.

They were literally the- the- the best first call we had.

It just, there was something about them being very intrigued about wanting to have a weekly show, wanting to start to get into the live, uh, sports and entertainment business.

And they- they liked TNA, and I think they felt like they also could help to lift up TNA.

Amanda Nunes, what do you think? Do you think she, uh, she gets it done, she beats The Goat?

Congratulations.

Uh, thank, thank you so much, boy.

I mean, we, I got a lot of texts from, from, uh, from folks that have been in the ring like you that spent time at TNA, that have worked so hard, that have, you know, told me stories about, you know, s- what some of these arenas looked like even just a few years ago with not many people.

But, you know, the, the talent worked hard.

They kept the product going.

It gave, it gave me and the team that we put together an opportunity, 'cause we had such a great foundation.

I mean, when I got here, it was the first thing I said, that the foundation, I mean, 20-plus years, great, you know, great talent like you and so many others.

When did it set in for you that, hey, this new regime has made a difference? When did you know that, hey, where I wanna go with this journey, we are on the right road?

Yes.

Yes, nice to see you.

So f- so happy to meet you.

I wanted to, I wanted to jump on and say hi.

Tommy and Sam told me that you were gonna spend a little time on, on the show, and I, I wanted to pop in and, and just to say thank you for all you've done for, for pro wrestling, and, of course-

Um-

Well, hopefully that, that...

We'll definitely make that happen soon, because really not only did I wanna tell you all those, those things about your, your legacy and your career with TNA, but what I really wanted to jump on and tell you is that it's my pleasure to announce your induction into the 2025 TNA Hall of Fame class.

From the personal side, from the business side, who do you want to see win at Slammiversary?

Look, there's no doubt that everyone saw my face down in Tampa when Trick got the belt.

And so you do.

You have mixed emotions when you put your business hat on.

You have mixed emotions.

Sure, Trick is on NXT.

He's out there every week.

In a word or in a brief sound bite, what would you attribute the good working relationship, the great working relationship? What is it about the two sides that are really making this work?

And tell me how you felt about Slammiversary, Carlos.

Look, when I got brought into the organization, I happen to know John Ledecky a little bit from being in and around the Washington sports scene.

If you don't know John, John's owner of the Islanders and helped get UBS Arena built, is a super enthusiastic and exciting guy.

And he's super excited about bringing pro wrestling and TNA to UBS.

And so that's where it all started.

went up to the Islanders game.

We did some promotions.

Who's someone in TNA right now other than Leon Slater who you just mentioned who's really caught your eye and you could see being a player in the industry?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

...

but it's okay.

Uh, and how do you do that to create this engine that keeps building it? And I think we've built it from January to February.

Every 30 days we've gotten something that has continued to build the story, and we've always been building towards this UBS event, Slammiversary, you know.

We're so thankful to, you know, with John Lydecki and the team that we're going to such a, you know, a beautiful arena.

And we've been sort of targeting it over these six months to build it, and I think the build has been, you know, one step at a time, but always up a couple of steps.

I said, you know, "Why do you think this is happening?" And he said, "Quite frankly, it's because they wanna try to, you know, put down AEW and so it's to their benefit, WWE's benefit to be in business with you." Do you agree with his assessment? And it's benefiting you, but do you agree with why this is happening?