Wise Choices with special guests Nic and Ryan Nemeth

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Eric Bischoff explains why making 'wise choices' requires being on the cutting edge, then introduces the Nemeth Brothers podcast.

The episode begins with Eric Bischoff introducing the 'Wise Choices' theme as a spontaneous idea about staying aware. He welcomes guests Nick and Ryan Nemeth to discuss their newly launched Nemeth Brothers podcast. Bischoff praises Nick's wrestling style, comparing him to Kurt Angle for his comedic yet intense in-ring presence. Nick reveals that his height of 5'11" and 190 pounds almost prevented him from getting a WWE tryout, but Kurt Angle's success helped change perceptions. He credits Jerry Briscoe and his St. Edward's wrestling coach for assisting his entry. Ryan shares a humorous story about encountering Jean-Claude Van Damme at a gym, where Van Damme's presence seemingly hypnotized him into giving up his exercise machine. Nick discusses his transition from WWE to New Japan, describing how a car ride with Shinsuke Nakamura, involving Jack Fire, led to Nakamura connecting him with Rocky Romero for a New Japan opportunity. He reflects on the welcoming atmosphere in New Japan and other indie promotions. The episode includes an ad read for BlueChew. Ryan explains his unconventional journey into wrestling, starting with improv comedy at Second City and being mesmerized by small indie shows like OVW. He contrasts his path with Nick's amateur wrestling background. Nick talks about his first stand-up comedy experience, bombing at a small open mic but getting a chuckle from veteran comic Andy Kindler, drawing parallels between comedy and wrestling locker rooms. Ryan discusses his role in the movie 'Ironclaw,' where he advised Zac Efron and the director on authentic wrestling locker room behavior. Nick describes how leaving WWE allowed him to pursue podcasting more freely, including his role on Busted Open, and how he accidentally overbooked himself post-WWE. Ryan mentions developing a movie for both brothers to star in, similar to their 'Wanted Man' short. The episode concludes with promotions for their Hunkamania live show and TNA's Bound for Glory, followed by an ad for SaveWithConrad.com.

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A grounded wrestling conversation about improv, athletic paths, and two brothers finding different ways toward the business.

This Wise Choices follows Nick and Ryan through two related but distinct paths toward wrestling, with family ties giving the conversation its shape.

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Press play if you like wrestling stories where comedy changes how the ring gets read.

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