Former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz talks McMahon's departure, new book, relationship w/ The Rock

The former Head Writer at WWE and current SVP of Development at Seven Bucks Productions joins Ariel to talk about his time working alongside the biggest names in WWE, which he covers in-depth in his new book, "There's Just One Problem...: True Tales from the Former, One-Time, 7th Most Powerful Person in WWE." The guys discuss:
Why the pandemic was the perfect time for Gewirtz to write such an important book about WWE history
What it was like challenging Vince McMahon at the height of his powers
His reaction to McMahon's retirement and where Gewirtz thinks WWE will go from here
Memories from the "WCW Invasion" in 2001
The art of the promo
His close working relationship with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and what makes The Rock so different from other stars
Plus, Gewirtz and Ariel share memories from Syracuse and thoughts on the current state of professional wrestling.
The book hits shelves on August 16.
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