Speaking with Mike Santana & Carlos Silva | Arguing with Rob Parker
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Welcome to the Busted Open Podcast. This is Dave LaGreca. On today's episode, myself and Tommy Dreamer talk to your TNA president, Carlos Silva, and your TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Mike Santana. Also, I got a little bone to pick with a certain journalist, Rob Parker, who had some interesting things to say about pro wrestling.
What insights does Carlos Silva share about TNA's current direction?
My retort to him right now on the Busted Open Podcast. this is the busted open podcast carlos silva and your tna world champion mike santana gentlemen thank you so much for the time and and joining us in studio today
Thank you. Great to see you.
Yeah, it's great to be here. No, I'm very happy. And this is such a great time for TNA and what you've done, Carlos, for TNA. And Mike, what you've done for TNA, because everybody who's listening right now has been on this journey with you. You know, I was there for Slammiversary last year in New York where everybody thought that moment was going to happen. It didn't. But to see this gold around your waist, I know is a dream come true, not just for you, but your fans that follow you as well.
Absolutely. I mean, like you said, everyone has taken this journey with me and I've prided myself on carrying everyone on my back and taking them along for the ride. And, you know, I'm just grateful and humbled by all the support that I've gotten through the years and everything. What we've all been able to accomplish with TNA and me being at the forefront and being part of this whole new era for the company and being on AMC, it's a huge deal. Yeah, I feel like the best is yet to come.
And Tommy, I know you have questions too, but the one thing I want to say to you, Mike, and now especially that I'm here with you face-to-face, is the thing I admire most about you, not just as a wrestler, but as a man, it's very difficult to be honest, and you are. And I think that's why the fans... like you and love you as much as they do because they know that there's no bullshit coming out of your mouth when you talk. It's true honesty. And that's really the measure of a man. And I think if there's anybody in professional wrestling that has that high standard, it's you.
absolutely like where I come from and I'm sure you've heard this before all we got is our word and our balls you know and I don't break them for no one and to be honest man like I spent so many years running from truth that now is just like face it head-on you know what I mean and we my dad always used to say we have one life right why are we going to bullshit anyone especially ourselves yeah So I live that every day of my life, you know, and when it comes to my family and especially my daughter is just showing her be real, be upfront. And it's the best way to be, you know, you eliminate all the other bullshit, you know.
How does Mike Santana reflect on his journey in TNA?
I mean, Dave, this is hard for me because I'm so close to both people here. But how important it is for you because it's from a different side. You took a weekend off. You went to Puerto Rico with your grandmother, your daughter. And I love it because you also have the ability to take a weekend off. But talk about that and recharging your batteries.
I think it's very important for anyone, especially in this line of work or any line of work where you're constantly on that grind and constantly traveling. One thing I've learned the past few years, especially going through rehab and stuff like that, was... you have to take care of you right above all and you gotta sometimes put yourself first and I'm never afraid of doing that you know what I mean especially when I need it I'm not afraid to say that I need it but also I've earned it right as you know I've been on the grind for the last two and a half years non-stop and you know when the time comes where I feel like I could take a break I'm gonna take that break and Spend time with family and Puerto Rico, as you know, Tommy, has always been a place for me where I go.
It's my happy place, right? It's a place where I go and I could free my mind and reconnect with myself and my roots and everything.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:24
2
What insights does Carlos Silva share about TNA's current direction?
0:24–3:14
3
How does Mike Santana reflect on his journey in TNA?
3:14–15:31
4
What controversial comments did Rob Parker make about professional wrestling?
15:31–19:49
5
What personal challenges does Mike Santana discuss regarding balancing family and wrestling?
19:49–25:02
6
How does Carlos Silva view the evolution of TNA under his leadership?
25:02–31:45
7
What are the upcoming events for TNA that Carlos Silva mentions?
31:45–41:31