Raven's Controversial Interview and Documentary Discussion with Matt Cardona & Brian Myers

Raven's ECW Legacy and Past Appearances

• 💡 Raven is acknowledged as a "major pod legend" for his past appearances on the show, including a live show in Chicago six years prior.
• 📌 The early days of the podcast are recalled, with Raven's first appearance in a "gross seedy like basement" being a memorable, albeit uncomfortable, experience.
• 🎭 A past incident involving a wrestler dressed as "Cole Cabana" and being super kicked by Dolph Ziggler is humorously recounted.

Raven's Documentary: "Warts and All"

• 🎬 Raven discusses his recently released documentary, which he had final say on, ensuring it covers both the positive and negative aspects of his life and career.
• 🧠 He admits that while he believes it's a great film, he finds watching it painful due to the dredging up of past issues, despite having dealt with them.
• 💬 The documentary features insights from other wrestling personalities like Chris Jericho, who notes Raven's polarizing nature.
• 🎭 Raven reflects on how the "Raven" character, which he lived with for a long time, blurred the lines between art and life, leading to a more "degenerate" lifestyle.

Personal Anecdotes and Wrestling Stories

• 🤝 Raven shares a story about meeting Matt Cardona, initially being critical of Cardona's WWE run, but later acknowledging his talent and giving him advice.
• 🏈 A humorous anecdote is shared about Raven's interaction with New England Patriots player James Develin, where Raven dryly commented on Develin's Super Bowl win.
• 🚗 Raven recounts a story from his time in Portland where he was pulled over for speeding while watching wrestling tapes on a dashboard TV.
• 💔 The discussion touches on Raven's personal struggles, including a tremor that he attributes to early-onset Parkinson's, which he dislikes as it makes him appear nervous.

Documentary Release and Future Plans

• 🗓️ The documentary is slated for release on streaming, DVD, and Blu-ray, with an announcement expected soon, possibly around November 17th.
• 📍 Screenings are planned for various locations including Chicago, Philadelphia, and potentially Atlanta and Phoenix, with a possible screening at Kevin Smith's Smodcast.
• 🌟 Raven expresses his gratitude for the support and the positive reception to his documentary, despite the personal difficulty in watching it.

Wrestling Figure and Career Reflections

• 🧸 The hosts discuss the creation of a new, larger Raven action figure, noting the need for accessories.
• 🚗 Raven shares a story about his past experiences driving and watching wrestling tapes, leading to a speeding ticket and a humorous court appearance.
• 🎤 Raven mentions his tremor, attributing it to early-onset Parkinson's, and how it affects his public speaking, making him appear nervous.
• 🤝 A story is shared about Raven's interaction with Fandango and JTG, highlighting Raven's occasional lack of recognition for individuals.