The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1425 - Watt Wednesday, In the Trenches with AQ Shipley, Everything DB with Darius Butler, Roman Reigns, Emeka Egbuka, Stanford Steve, & AJ Hawk
Oct 8, 2025
JJ Watt joins to discuss NFL matchups, officiating controversies, and league surprises. Roman Reigns shares insights on his travel for upcoming WWE events and the importance of leadership in the locker room. Rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka talks about his transition to the NFL and choosing football over baseball. College football analyst Stanford Steve breaks down major upcoming matchups, showcasing the Red River Rivalry and projections for teams like Oregon and Alabama.
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Jetlagged But Electrified Onstage
- Roman Reigns described jetlag and fatigue before big overseas shows but says the crowd performance instantly elevates him.
- He flies out, hits the stage, and performance adrenaline overrides physical tiredness.
Treat Filmwork As A New Process
- When moving into film, treat the process as a new system and rewire your routines for set life.
- Roman recommends absorbing past projects' lessons and adapting training and mindset to the film environment.
High-Level Rooms Accelerate Growth
- Emeka Egbuka credits Ohio State's receiver room culture for producing multiple elite targets.
- Competing daily with top peers accelerated his development and prepared him for NFL impact.