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What is the significance of Raj Dhesi's debut on Busted Open?
Welcome to the Busted Open Podcast. This is Dave LaGreca. On today's episode, it is the debut episode of Raj Desi. That's right. Formerly known as Jinder Mahal. And he gives some great takes. One on Obafemi. The other on Unreal. All that right now on the Busted Open Podcast. This is the Busted Open Podcast. Somebody who's obviously we've been talking a lot about here on Busted Open. is Obafemi. Obafemi, we thought, retired Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania and gets a win over Brock Lesnar and then now just took a loss from Brock Lesnar. And I actually think in that loss, that's just going to make Obafemi bigger to the WWE Universe. Your thoughts on Obafemi and what they're doing with Obafemi right now.
I love Obafemi, man. When I was in NXT two years ago, Obafemi had just started training. And I remember Terry Taylor telling me that this kid has a very, very bright future. And at that time, I didn't see it. But as he evolved, as he progressed, as he grew into himself as a superstar, wow, I am completely blown away. Now, I'm gonna make a little bit of a controversial statement. wrestling actual in-ring wrestling is one of the least most interesting parts of the wrestling business of a wrestler i'm all about the aura the showmanship and the story so obviously oba that that entrance it reminds me of alex pajera's entrance in ufc where he does the march and then he points the arrow and releases it and the crowd goes crazy
The Oba march, wow. That march is going to transcend wrestling. It's going to be in pop culture, if it isn't already. It's just so catchy and super cool, especially when he does it. It's one of those viral things where people can film themselves doing it. It's a way of interacting with fans and building that connection. Now, the physicality, incredible. Really, really tremendous athlete, strong, agile, fast, highly coachable.
How did Obafemi's recent match with Brock Lesnar impact his career?
I could already tell that. I don't know that personally, but the short time that he's been wrestling, his understanding far exceeds where he should be compared to others that I've seen. He's been in the pressure cooker against Brock Lesnar, held his own, was confident as ever. And I really thought that was Brock's last match. Meaning Brock was just going to make a Brock Lesnar decision. I'm sure his contract, and this is, I don't have any knowledge of this. I think he did have time on his contract, which has been reported and documented. I don't know if it's documented, it's been reported. I have a feeling Brock just made a game time decision. You know what? This is it. This is me passing the torch at WrestleMania, much like how Undertaker did it for Brock with the streak.
Now things change. Maybe the checkbook came out, I'm not sure. But I really think Brock was going to retire. Now Brock just beat Oba in Italy. I was actually in Butlins about to wrestle and that match was on the television and I had called it Brock's gonna win. So they can get a third match, so they can get a fourth match, a fifth match. How many times have Roman and Brock wrestled? Several.
Yeah, and on the biggest stage called WrestleMania. Exactly.
I see a similar path for Oba and Brock because there is not that many superstars that can have that sort of long-term program with Brock Lesnar. You have to have the physicality. You have to be the foil for Brock Lesnar. Roman did it, and I think Oba is the next guy to do it. I see a bright future. The thing that I want to see most from Oba... is more of his personality, more of his struggle. I'm a story guy.
What are the implications of WWE Unreal on Netflix?
I wanna know about his journey from Nigeria to coming to America. I believe he was a shot putter in college. Tell me about that journey. Tell me what it was like growing up. Bring some personal elements into it. And I think it is gonna be brought out in due time. I think that's the piece of the puzzle that's missing, that true connection. The physicality is there, the look is there, the aura is there. The promo is there. I love the promo. The promo reminds me of, was it Black Panther, the Marvel movie? Yes. He reminds me of a Black Panther character in his mannerisms, the way he talks, in his outfit.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the significance of Raj Dhesi's debut on Busted Open?
0:00–2:35
2
How did Obafemi's recent match with Brock Lesnar impact his career?
2:35–4:34
3
What are the implications of WWE Unreal on Netflix?
4:34–6:33
4
How does Raj Dhesi view the evolution of wrestling storytelling?
6:33–8:55
5
What role does personal struggle play in a wrestler's connection with fans?
8:55–10:57
6
How does the current wrestling landscape differ from the Attitude Era?
10:57–12:51
7
What are the potential future storylines involving Obafemi and Brock Lesnar?
12:51–14:47
8
How is WWE integrating pop culture into its branding strategy?
14:47–43:03