Episode Details

Defending World Champion Trent Hidlay joins the show after a special Final X wrestle-off against his good friend Mike Macchiavello. Now Trent has his sights set on chasing a second consecutive World Title. 0:00 Intro 0:40 Why Trent Hidlay Missed Final X 2:27 Choosing Between Wrestling & His Wedding 6:21 Mike Macchiavello's Impact On His Career 10:19 The Brutal NC State Practice Battles 15:01 Preparing To Wrestle Your Best Friend 17:20 Was It Awkward Wrestling Mike? 20:37 Final X Win & Wedding Week 23:04 Watching Final X During His Wedding 24:03 Honeymoon In Santorini 25:38 RAF Match Preview 27:29 Thoughts On Snyder vs Sadulaev 29:24 Does Winning Really Make You Happy? 32:51 Hayden Hidlay Returns To NC State 36:46 Nobody Saw This At The World Championships 39:24 The Moment He Almost Gave Up In The World Finals 42:12 Celebrating A World Title In Croatia 43:29 Learning To Fight Through Doubt 45:46 Is Trent More Confident Now? 46:06 Life After Becoming World Champion #TheBaderShow

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