Sandman's WWE Championship Aspirations and ECW Memories on Major Pod

Sandman's WWE Championship Doubts

• 💡 Sandman recounts a 2007 tag team pairing with Hacksaw Jim Duggan on Raw, where they discussed potentially winning tag team championships.
• ⚠️ He questioned who would do the actual wrestling, fearing it would be the "worst hot tag in the history of the business" due to both being "Roberts" (referencing non-wrestlers).

ECW and WWE Debut Memories

• ⚡ Sandman shares his debut experience in WWE with ECW, describing the nervousness backstage in a tented tunnel before going out.
• 🎤 He recalls Vince McMahon offering him his do-rag before their match, a moment that felt like a significant WWE debut.
• 💭 The ECW brand's presence in WWE is noted, with the understanding that the deal was not expected to last long.

Action Figures and "Legends Deals"

• 💰 Sandman discusses the ongoing signing of action figures and cards, questioning if he has a "legends deal" or "nostalgia agreement" with WWE.
• ❓ He maintains he has not signed a formal legends deal, with Tops being the only entity he recalls signing with recently.
• 📈 Despite his claims, the hosts suggest he likely has a deal due to his figures appearing in major retailers like Target and Walmart.

Personal Anecdotes and ECW Nostalgia

• 🍄 Sandman humorously mentions starting his day with mushrooms and dabs, leading to a prolonged high.
• 🍻 He praises Garage Beer as a local and tasty sponsor of the podcast.
• 🤣 The conversation touches on the weight gain of fellow ECW wrestlers like Dreamer and the humorous nature of their past gimmicks.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Sandman shares a personal moment, showing a picture of his real son and wife from his wrestling days.

The Impact of Wrestling Figures

• 🌟 Sandman highlights the joy of meeting young fans who consider him their favorite wrestler, emphasizing that this connection keeps him motivated.
• 🧩 The discussion touches on the evolution of action figures, including the concept of "build-a-figure" and the potential for a "build-a-Dominik" figure.
• 🎉 The interview concludes with Sandman expressing his enjoyment of the event, comparing it to a bachelor party with his favorite people.