Cruz Control Podcast

Joe Cruz and Brian Gardenhire are joined by God Shammgod, Player Development Coach for the Dallas Mavericks as they discuss his high school days at LaSalle Academy, becoming a streetball legend, playing collegiately at Providence, getting drafted by the Washington Wizards and much more! twitter.com/commishcorner twitter.com/therealshammgod Full video available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/w...

Joe Cruz and Brian Gardenhire are joined by Super Bowl XLVI Champion Chris Canty from the New York Giants to talk about his NFL career, winning a Super Bowl, playing for the Cowboys and Ravens, growing up in the Bronx, working at ESPN, Eli Manning being a Hall of Famer and more! twitter.com/commishcorner twitter.com/chriscanty99 Full video available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbMr...

Joe Cruz is joined by Chris Henderson, who covers the Dallas Mavericks for SeeHendo.com, to discuss how he got his start in working with the Mavericks, working under the lineage of Mark Cuban, the 90's and 2000's Mavericks teams, where does Dirk Nowitzki rank on all-time power forwards list and more. twitter.com/commishcorner twitter.com/see_hendo Full video available on YouTube! https://www.youtu...

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report and FanSided DDT revisit The Rock's time as 'The Corporate Champion' from late 1998 to mid 1999. They also discuss his rivalries with Mankind and 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin, main eventing 'WrestleMania XV', becoming a global icon and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) Full video version available on Y...

Randy Cruz is joined by Hector Diaz, Senior Producer for SB Nation, to revisit The Shield's impact in the WWE. From their time in FCW, NXT to debuting in the WWE in 2012, they discuss the growth of the group, elevating the "stable" in the early 2010's, Roman Reigns' 2014 & 2015 Royal Rumble performances, Seth Rollins turning on the group in 2014, his cash-in at WrestleMania 31 and much more! twitt...

Joe Cruz and Brian Gardenhire talk with National Champion and former Kentucky star Doron Lamb about his time in Kentucky, playing under John Calipari, winning a National Championship in 2012, playing in the NBA with the Bucks and Magic, journey overseas and more. Presented by Red Bull. instagram.com/commissioners.corner instagram.com/jcruzceo instagram.com/hoopsinthesun instagram.com/bg_mrlesexpre...

Joe Cruz and Brian Gardenhire talk with Big East Champion and former Seton Hall star Isaiah Whitehead about his time in Seton Hall, playing NYC streetball, his time in the NBA, "Isaiah Whitehead Day" giveback in Brooklyn and more. Presented by Red Bull. instagram.com/commissioners.corner instagram.com/jcruzceo instagram.com/hoopsinthesun instagram.com/bg_mrlesexpress instagram.com/isaiahwhitehead...

Randy Cruz is joined by Peter Rosenberg from HOT 97, ESPN and the WWE Network to revisit the career of 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, from WrestleMania III in 1987 through SummerSlam in 1992. They also discuss the Golden Era of Wrestling, the 'Mega Powers' storyline, the epic 'WrestleMania IV' tournament, Mount Rushmore of 'WrestleMania's' and much more! Presented by Red Bull twitter.com/randyjcruz (@r...

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report and FanSided DDT discuss who has had the better career so far, Roman Reigns or Seth Rollins? Also, a major debate on where The Shield ranks amongst the greatest factions in wrestling history. twitter.com/randyjcruz twitter.com/wrestlerant Full video version available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kq1PLmp6ko Presented by Red Bull

Hosts Joe Cruz from Hoops in the Sun and Brian Gardenhire from LES Express are joined by legendary NYC Basketball Announcer "Cha-Ching", Edgar Burgos, former producer at NBA TV, Truck Bryant, Streetballer and host of the "Truck Bryant Show" and former LA Lakers Guard Smush Parker on the debut episode of "The Commissioner's Corner Podcast", presented by Red Bull. Follow us on Social Media: twitter....

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Mathews from Bleacher Report and FanSided Daily DDT to react to Day 1 of the WWE Draft on SmackDown, why the New Day are being separated, Seth Rollins going to SmackDown, AEW Dynamite's 1 Year Anniversary on TNT, the upcoming 'Hell in a Cell' pay per view and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) Full show is available on Y...

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report & FanSided DDT revisit the first ever 'Hell in a Cell' match as it celebrates its 23rd Anniversary. They discuss the legacy of the match between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker, their rivalry, what 'Hell in a Cell' has meant to the WWE and more. Twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) Twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) Presented by Red Bull

Randy Cruz, Denny Blanco and Samera Marsh come together to break down the Horror Movie Bracket that begins on @randyjcruz Twitter on October 1 and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/coachsam_dsu (@coachsam_dsu) Full show available on YouTube!

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report & FanSided DDT revisit the Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vince McMahon rivalry, beginning on September 22, 1997 at Madison Square Garden. They dive more into the most storied rivalry in wrestling history that elevated the Attitude Era in the late 90’s and more. Twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) Twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) Full video v...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Mathews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to revisit the week in wrestling, which includes Roman Reigns' current heel turn, Bayley turning on Sasha Banks and does AEW or NXT move from Wednesday nights? twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) patreon.com/cruzcontrol

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Mathews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to revisit one of the greatest women's matches in WWE history: Sasha Banks vs Bayley for the NXT Women's Championship at 'NXT Takeover: Brooklyn' from 5 years ago. They look back at the match history, what it meant to the Women's Evolution, where it ranks all time and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wr...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report and Fansided Daily DDT to revisit the “Legend Killer” era for Randy Orton in the mid 2000’s. They discuss becoming the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in WWE history at ‘SummerSlam 2004’, being involved in the Evolution faction, birth of the “Legend Killer” character, feuds with the Undertaker, Triple H, Mick Foley and more. twitter....

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Mathews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to revisit one of the most important events of the year for WWE: 'SummerSlam'. They discuss the greatest matches and moments to happen at 'SummerSlam', as well as what it means to the WWE and is 'SummerSlam' the number 2 event for the company? Also, the legacy of 'SummerSlam' starting in 1988, who's "Mr. SummerSlam" and whic...

Randy Cruz is joined by Vaughn Johnson, the Digital Platforms Producer for the Philadelphia Eagles, to revisit the history and legacy of ECW. They discuss the famous 'ECW Arena', it bringing counter culture to professional wrestling, Paul Heyman's vision for ECW in the 90's, it's first ever PPV 'Barely Legal' in 1997, favorite moments and more! twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/vaug...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Mathews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to revisit one of the more iconic runs in WWE history, 'The Summer of Punk'. From coming to WWE in 2006, being the leader of the Straight Edge Society to the New Nexus, the guys discuss CM Punk breaking through in the WWE, classic rivalry with John Cena, the infamous 'Pipe Bomb' promo, winning the WWE Championship at 'Money...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to review night one of 'NXT: The Great American Bash' and 'AEW: Fyter Fest'. They go in depth on the ratings vs demographic topic and which is more important in today's television climate, the 2020 version of Sasha Banks and her rise, Sting teases a possible match with the Undertaker and much more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Mathews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to reflect on the Undertaker's career from his greatest matches, moments, versions of his character, rivalries and revisit the 1998 King of the Ring, which held arguably the most memorable 'Hell in a Cell' match between the Undertaker and Mankind as it celebrates its 22nd anniversary. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twi...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to review a busy week in wrestling. They discuss the COVID outbreak in WWE, Charlotte's injury, NXT's 'Great American Bash' vs AEW's 'Fyter Fest', Undertaker leaning towards retirement, Sasha Banks and Sammy Guevara story and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) patreon.com/cruzc...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Mathews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to revisit the 'Curtain Call' and how it changed the landscape of the 1996 King of the Ring. They discuss how Triple H was scheduled to win the 1996 King of the Ring but it became 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin following the 'Curtain Call' aftermath, the Austin 3:16 speech, Steve Austin as 'The Ringmaster' in 1996, the importance...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Mathews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to revisit the 14th Anniversary of 'WWE One Night Stand 2006' with the main event being John Cena vs Rob Van Dam for the WWE Championship. They discuss the impact it had, Cena getting booed by the fans, comparisons to One Night Stand 2005, was RVD the best ECW wrestler to flourish in WWE, the relaunch of ECW on Sci-Fi and mo...