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Scott D'Amore is a retired professional wrestler and onscreen authority figure. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Detroit to talk about his time at TNA and his exit from the promotion, how he found out that he would be leaving, turning the brand around following previous fan backlash, making things right with Kazuchika Okada, Jordynne Grace and Joe Hendry appearing on WWE TV, his upcoming work with Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, the first time he saw Petey Williams execute the Canadian Destroyer and more.
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00:00 Intro
00:38 His growing interest in the world of sneakers
04:42 People dressing up differently than they used to
08:58 Acting as the authority figure in TNA
14:05 His departure from TNA Wrestling
18:02 Did he take being let go personally?
18:35 TNA talent writing a letter upset about Scott's firing
19:43 Putting financing together to try and buy TNA
23:45 Cutting the passionate promo that TNA would return
27:55 People showing overwhelming positivity for TNA
33:51 The importance of getting Okada back in TNA
36:24 His final weeks at TNA
39:41 Was he given a reason for why he was let go?
40:49 Would he go to WWE or AEW?
42:23 What’s his other business outside of wrestling?
48:05 Being considerate of his family origin story
49:41 A family friend that helped him after his father passed
51:50 Why does he stay in wrestling if he has other businesses?
53:31 His path that led to the return of Maple Leaf Wrestling
01:00:40 Why is it so difficult to secure a work visa in the U.S.?
01:04:02 What is his ongoing plan for Maple Leaf Wrestling
01:08:08 Is he trying to get a TV deal for Maple Leaf Wrestling
01:10:34 Who does he have on his roster?
01:13:59 Mauro Ranallo agreeing to be the voice of Maple Leaf Wrestling
01:20:36 Being excited for his upcoming Maple Leaf Wrestling shows
01:23:12 Canadian regulations mandating Canadian media is discoverable
01:28:09 Getting Jordynne Grace in the WWE Royal Rumble
01:30:21 Mickie James appearing in the Royal Rumble as Knockout’s Champ
01:33:47 Triple H texting him about Jordynne Grace in the Royal Rumble
01:36:09 Joe Hendry being booked as a star in NXT
01:39:13 The success of Ethan Page as NXT Champion
01:40:44 Why there is a need in the market for Maple Lead Wrestling
01:43:53 Comparing the TNA relationships with AEW to WWE
01:46:59 Kenny Omega being injured during his time in Impact Wrestling
01:49:52 Christian Cage returning to TNA as world champion
01:55:31 The first time he saw Petey Williams Canadian Destroyer
02:02:18 Wrestling styles evolving over the decades
02:07:10 3 things Scott D’Amore is grateful for
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