Welcome to the first-ever episode of Reading the Ring, where wrestling is real — and books are too.
This week, we crack open There's Just One Problem by Brian Gewirtz, the one-time 7th most powerful person in WWE (his words, not ours). In this debut installment, Xavier takes you on a deep dive through the first four chapters, including:

• 🧑‍⚖️ A real-life “Wrestler’s Court” session — featuring Kane as bailiff, JBL as prosecutor, and the Undertaker literally judging people.
• 🪪 How Brian got hired by Vince McMahon (spoiler: it involved nepotism, fast food, and one extremely awkward meeting).
• 📺 His first day at WWE, featuring chaos, no introductions, and a DX burn line that made air.
• 👑 Why TV time — not the championship — is the real gold in wrestling.

📚 Plus: fan stories, writing gigs gone wrong, and the moment Gewirtz almost became a secret shopper for Jack in the Box instead of changing wrestling forever.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just stepping into the squared circle, we’re breaking down this book chapter by chapter every Monday — so grab a snack, hit play, and let’s get literary about body slams.

👉 Watch now or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
📖 Next week: Chapters 5–9 a.k.a. The Golden (and Unhinged) Era.

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