Episode Details
Back to Episodes#215: The Appalachian pro-wrestling lawyer who is also fighting opioid companies
Description
Chuck and Big John talk about a question they posed, “How would you describe Appalachia to someone who has never been there”, and the answers they received.
Then, we have an extensive interview with Beckley, WV-based attorney Steve New, who has represented many pro-wrestlers as their attorney, and has worked on complex litigation representing babies against opioid manufacturers.
Featured Music:
- Opening song: “Maggie 40 years later” by MA'AM
- Links: https://linktr.ee/maam_agram
Beef Rap — Credit goes to Mr. Awful (Instagram @mrawful304)
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Timestamps:
- 01:42 — Intro and bio on our guest
- 06:30 — Sharing answers to the question “How would you describe Appalachia to someone who has never been there?”
- 31:38 — Pre-interview intro
- 32:00 — Interview with Steve New
- 32:30 — Wrestling and how Steve got started in the industry as an attorney
- 43:44— Banning non-compete contracts in wrestling and in general
- 51:19 — Importance of unionization, especially in Appalachia and wrestling
- 55:30 — Wrestling needs a union
- 01:05:00 — Representing babies and infants against opioid companies
- 01:33:27 — Beef with Target and corporate price inflating
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