Show Notes
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss the impact and legacy of John Cena. The guys also take a deep dive into if the WWE fumbled Cena's last run in the company. All that plus, Raj Giri joins the show to break down all the latest news and notes happening in professional wrestling. MARS MEN - Get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use 83WEEKS at http://Mengotomars.com STEVEN SINGER JEWELERS - No one does real diamond jewelry better. Experience the difference at Steven Singer Jewelers. Go online to http://IHateStevenSinger.com today! Always fast and FREE shipping is waiting for you. TECOVAS - Get 10% off at tecovas.com/83WEEKS when you sign up for email and texts. SIGNOS - Go to signos.com, and get $10 off select plans with code 83WEEKS. PRIZE PICKS - Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/83WEEKS and use code 83WEEKS to get $50 in lineups after you pay your first $5 lineup! INDACLOUD - If you're 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code 83WEEKS at https://inda.shop/83WEEKS ! #indacloudpod BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code 83WEEKS -- just pay $5 shipping. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.
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