Dave Lagana Talks Writing For WWE, TNA and More!

Long-time wrestling creative writer, Dave Lagana appeared on the Solomonster Sounds Off podcast, and discussed his time in WWE, TNA and ROH.

Lagana discusses writing an episode of FRIENDS, starting with WWE at No Way Out 2002, working for Vince McMahon and why Vince absolutely hates sickness, writing for Smackdown during the rise of John Cena and Eddie Guerrero, the crazy pitch for the funeral of Al Wilson that never happened and has never been told before, the origin of the Tim White LUNCHTIME SUICIDE skits, working on the ECW brand and the politics that plagued CM Punk, what led to his release from WWE, why Beth Phoenix belongs in the WWE Hall of Fame, his resignation from TNA and thoughts on Dixie Carter, why last year in TNA was the most fun he's had working in creative in 15 years, the genesis of the BROKEN MATT HARDY character, common misconceptions about writers in wrestling, his friendship with Billy Corgan, working with Billy on his THIRTY DAYS project, our favorite Smashing Pumpkins songs and more.

Listen to the full podcast below: