Prepare for one of the most powerful and emotional installments in the history of the 3-time award-winning podcast, Devon & The Duke. This week, WWE Hall of Famer Devon Dudley and Duke Loves Rasslin take a somber yet defiant look back at the 9/13/2001 episode of SmackDown—the first major live event in America following the tragic events of September 11th.

From the terror of the day it happened to the incredible show of unity that followed, Devon opens up like never before about a week that changed his life, the wrestling business, and the world forever.

Inside This Historic Episode:

• 9/11: Where was Devon? Devon shares the harrowing story of being on the road in Houston with Bubba Ray Dudley and The Rock when the news broke that the towers had been hit.
• A City in Shock: The eerie atmosphere in Houston as the three legends ventured out for a meal in a country that had suddenly stood still.
• The Weight of SmackDown: What it felt like backstage on 9/13/2001, knowing WWE was under serious threat but choosing to be the first major organization to show the world that we would move forward.
• Lillian Garcia’s Anthem: Devon reflects on the chilling, heart-wrenching moment Lillian Garcia sang the National Anthem and how it touched every soul in the building.
• The Sermon of Unity: Devon revisits his "Unite the Country" promo and explains why discussing these moments still gives him chills and brings him to tears today.
• A Heartfelt Tradition: Devon discusses his annual tradition of calling Zelina Vega (whom he still affectionately calls Rosita) to honor her father, who was tragically lost in the Twin Towers.
• The Modern Day Heat: Shifting to the present, the duo addresses the shocking allegations regarding Tony Khan’s alleged burner accounts on X and the trash-talk directed at Duke himself!

This episode is a rollercoaster of laughs, tears, and essential wrestling history. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and an absolute must-listen for every fan.

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