Grab an extra plate, because Devon & The Duke are serving up a Thanksgiving feast! In the longest, most explosive episode in the show’s history, WWE Hall of Famer Devon Dudley and Duke Loves Rasslin deliver a perfect mix of hilarious backstage stories and raw, emotional truths.

From the timeline where "The Animal" managed Devon against "The Face of the WWE," to the fallout of the Jim Ross controversy, this episode runs the emotional gamut. Whether you are here for the golden era stories or the real-life heat, this is the episode you cannot miss.

On the Menu for This Week’s "Thanksgiving Special":

• The Animal’s Secret Nightmare: Think you know Dave Batista? Think again. Devon drops a bombshell, never-before-told story about the time Batista admitted he was terrified of John Cena. Find out why the big man was sweating during the era where he was managing Devon against Cena, and why this story had the hosts rolling on the floor.

• Devon vs. The Exorcist: For decades, the movie The Exorcist cost Devon countless nights of sleep. The fellas discuss what happened when Devon finally met his childhood fear, Linda Blair, face-to-face at a recent Comic Con. (Spoiler: It didn’t end with pea soup!)

• The Jim Ross Controversy Continues: Duke provides an update on Jim Ross (JR) and his continued silence regarding previous revelations about racist comments made toward Devon during their time in WWE.

• Disco Inferno Gets Cooked: The guys break down Disco Inferno’s recent comments on the Keepin' It 100 podcast, where he seemingly excused JR’s racism by claiming, "People get more conservative when they get older. That was over 20 years ago." Duke and Devon verbally slam this weak take, dissecting why "time passed" is no excuse for hate.

• Healing From Trauma: In a powerful moment, Devon opens up about the deep scars left by the Head of Talent Relations telling a Black talent he didn't like him simply because of his race. Devon explains how finally speaking his truth about JR has allowed the healing process to begin.

Don’t miss this gift to the wrestling community—hit play now!

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Join WWE Hall of Famer Devon Dudley and Duke Loves Rasslin for a deeply personal and riveting Episode 48 of Devon & The Duke. Devon pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest gaps in his legendary career: his Royal Rumble dream. From revealing why he never competed in the match to sharing never-before-heard details about his personal issues with AEW's QT Marshall and an alarming encounter with Liv Morgan's stalker, this episode is packed with exclusive insights you won't hear anywhere else.

Topics Include:

• 💔 The Royal Rumble Regret: Devon reveals the surprising truth that he has never competed in a Royal Rumble match, explaining how his long-standing tag team commitments with Bubba Ray Dudley consistently kept him out of the main event.

• 🦃 Survivor Series Memories: Devon reflects on his most memorable and high-stakes matches competing in WWE's traditional November classic, Survivor Series.

• 🗣️ Healing Update: Devon gives an exclusive update on the cause of his severely hoarse voice in the last episode and shares the steps he's taking for a full recovery.

• 📞 The QT Marshall Issue Deepens: Devon dives further into his ongoing personal issues with AEW's QT Marshall, detailing a recent phone call where Marshall allegedly tried to apologize—and Devon's unfiltered reaction.

• 🚨 The Liv Morgan Stalker Scare: A shocking and serious discussion as Devon recalls when Liv Morgan's stalker reached out to him years ago, and how he immediately reported the incident to Liv and WWE.

• ⚖️ The Shocking Revelation: Devon is stunned when Duke informs him that the same stalker was recently arrested for showing up at Liv Morgan's home with an air rifle, leading to a powerful conversation.

• 🚫 Entitlement vs. Personal Time: A necessary and deep dive into the difficult topic of fan entitlement and the need for wrestling fans to respect the personal time and boundaries of professional wrestlers.

Get the inside track from a Hall of Famer on the personal toll of the wrestling business, both inside and outside the ring. This is the kind of riveting, deep discussion that makes Devon & The Duke a viral sensation!#DevonAndTheDuke #RoyalRumble #WWENetwork #LivMorgan #QTMitchell #AEW #DevonDudley #WWE #WrestlingPodcast #DudleyBoyz #Evolve #AriaBennett #ProWrestling

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⚠️ A Note on Sensitivity

This is a highly sensitive and challenging interview. It deals with allegations, personal trauma, and complex legal and professional issues. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

The Full Story: Michael Elgin Gets Everything Off His Chest

In one of the most polarizing and essential interviews in Duke Loves Rasslin history, former ROH World Champion Michael Elgin sits down with The Duke for an exclusive, career-spanning tell-all. For years, the wrestling world has traded rumors and allegations about Elgin—from theft in Japan to sexual misconduct and professional backstabbing. Now, with uncertainty due to a potentially career-ending injury, Michael Elgin leaves nothing unsaid. He confronts his accusers, addresses his past behavior, and pulls back the curtain on the industry's inner workings, demanding listeners look beyond the headlines and do their own research.

This is not an endorsement, nor is it a judgment. This is about getting someone newsworthy on the record to provide their perspective regarding their career and the experiences they've gone through.In This Must-Listen Episode, Elgin Addresses:

• The "Protein Powder Theft" Rumor: Elgin unequivocally states the story of him stealing in Japan is inaccurate. He never stole anything, and the matter was fully cleared up. He confirms he is not banned from Japan and was recently granted a Visa, though his injury prevents him from wrestling.

• The Speaking Out/Me Too Movement: Elgin goes into specific detail, directly addressing sexual assault claims, calling them inaccurate, and discussing a fan who accused him of mishandling her accusations against one of his wrestlers.

• Legal Vindication: He reveals he has successfully brought people to court and won to clear his name, urging anyone with evidence of him breaking the law to report it to the police or sue him, making it clear he wants everything transparently out in the open.

• The "Jerk" Perception: In a deeply personal exchange, Elgin thanks The Duke for his honesty in confronting him about his past interviews where he came off as a "jerk and an asshole." Elgin admits Duke's perception of his younger self was accurate, but he has since grown as a father and husband, acknowledging his past communication was "not ok."

• Personal Infidelity: Elgin speaks candidly about cheating on his first wife and upsetting various flings because he would not leave his wife for them.

• TNA/Impact Wrestling Fallout: He details how the promotion misled him, ultimately released him without valid reason, and hurt his brand, claiming to have emails that fully prove TNA was in the wrong.

• His Final Plea: Elgin's ultimate goal is to stop being judged by what he calls lies inaccurately pushed by dirtsheets, emphasizing he has no criminal record, has never sexually assaulted anyone, and has never stolen.

The conversation is raw, emotional, and mandatory listening for anyone who follows professional wrestling. What is the truth behind the headlines? Tune in and decide for yourself.

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