...No, no, not because of that. Because you snore. I mean you really snore. Trust me, I know. I've been there. My wife would wake me up and tell me to roll over or change position so I would stop. I would find out later how important the position I slept in mattered. I finally got it looked at in 2017 at Sinus and Snoring Specialists. It changed my life.
Dr. Slaughter showed me how blocked my nasal passage was. He estimated it at 85%. You read that correctly. But then he showed me. Using a device he develop, Dr. Slaughter was able to put a camera in my nasal passage and show me the images on a TV. That was a big moment. It was the moment I knew I had to do something.
So my process got started. The main procedure I had done is called a balloon sinuplasty. Dr. Slaughter was a big part of that development too. Here he is explaining it a bit...
And when he says you could be back at work the next day, he means it. In fact, to prove the point, I did an afternoon radio show the same day as my morning procedure in March of 2017. I had a bandage on my nose, someone had to drive me, and I looked a little strange. But I think it brought the point home. If you can schedule it on a Friday, you're good by Monday for sure.
Once I got my stuff figured out, I started hearing the next issue, my wife's snoring. It can be so hard to have that talk with your bed partner, but please find a way. Start by telling them how much you care for them, and it will go from there. In my case, I had to tell my wife I was scared by what I was hearing.
She would stop breathing. At least that's what it sounded like. It sounded like a garden hose that gets closed off every few seconds. She finally ended up at Sinus and Snoring to figure it out. I had moderate obstructed sleep apnea. My wife had severe obstructed sleep apnea. In real numbers, I would stop breathing like 20-30 times an hour. My wife?...try 60 times or more. My wife's path involved the procedure above and a C-PAP machine. Her first try with C-PAP didn't take. She couldn't get used to it. A lot of people have that story. Stick with it. The technology is always evolving. Her second try with C-PAP was a huge success. She went from 60+ incidents per hour to single digits. She loves it. She rests better. She doesn't get up a bunch at night anymore. And the sound I hear now is pure silent goodness. The machine is so quiet, I don't hear it. Our white noise machine is way louder. And I can't remember the last time I heard a snore. She has taken it on GirlScout camping trips and a cruise. She wouldn't sleep without it now.
Sinus and Snoring is also the place that got rid of my allergies for good. Huge. The allergy drops therapy they have is second to none. I can't recommend a trip to their allergy center enough. I used to have a bout with allergies at least twice a year. Since 2017, I have been free and clear.
Sinus issues, allergies, snoring issues, sleep issues. If you're dealing with any or all of it, this is the place.
Here's the website to check out more...SinusSnoringENT.com
There are more videos, including Dr. Slaughter talking about what causes snoring.
You can call them at 512-601-0303
*You can also text that number securely, and it's HIPAA compliant (There's just a quick extra step on your phone to set it up).
When you reach out to Sinus and Snoring, make sure you tell them you heard about it on OB, or just mention my name. They have been with me since 2017, helped so many people, and I thank Ketch and the OB community for letting me introduce them to you on OB Live and now here. I know they can help you too.
Ok...now on to the wrasslin'...
…So @GKKetch wanted my top 10 favorite pro wrestling matches. This was tough, but I got to 10. He will not approve of a couple that miss my list. Sorry Ketch, the wrasslin’ heart wants what it wants. And it won’t be hard to figure out my company and timeframe of focus.
Just Missed
9 – Shawn Michaels vs HHH (SummerSlam 2002) – If you hate HBK, this list won’t be for you. I love Shawn on the big stage, but this one was a little different. This was to prove he could still do it. His back was a mess, and I worried every time I saw him wrestle. I remember talking to Mark Henry about Shawn and Mark told me the locker room worried about Shawn as well. It was such a good match. It was a hard core match. Perfect for the legend with a bad back, right? The end is pure HBK goodness. He climbs a ladder, and before delivering a Savage style flying elbow, mouths to the crowd “I love each and every one of you”. Flat. Out. Chills. The icon showed you who he was.
8 – Bret Hart vs Stone Cold (Mania 13, “I Quit”, March ‘97) – There’s the famous moment when Stone Cold beats Jake and cuts THAT promo. But THIS is when he proves he can work with the best. If you like a match where it looks about as real as it can get, watch this bad boy. Bret’s punches are probably my favorite ever and he and Steve exchange a few. The end is kinda when Stone Cold was born. He never says “I quit”. He “passes out” while wearing one of the greatest crimson masks we have ever seen. The loser can also be the winner.
7 – The Undertaker vs HHH (Mania 28, April 2012, “End of an Era”) – The Big U goes Shawn, Shawn, HHH, HHH in 4 straight Wrestlemanias. Two of them make the list. This one has Shawn Michaels as guest referee which helps make the match. Oh, and it’s Hell in a Cell. This is a master class in every detail that makes a great match a great match. My favorite moment is when HBK makes the choice to help HHH finish the match and hits Undertaker with a super kick. Hunter follows with the pedigree and it looks like the Undertaker’s streak could be over…then he kicks out. Shawn Michael’s reaction is my favorite facial sell in wrestling history. He conveys “I have seen an actual ghost”, “that ghost is about to kill my best friend”, and “my friend is too stubborn to stay down” all at once. Hell, he even produces real tears at the 35 minute mark. Fantastic stuff. And, of course, the 3 of them after the match at the top of the ramp is crack cocaine for us Attitude Era kids.
6 – Shawn vs Flair (Mania 24, 3/30/08, Flair’s Retirement Match) – This was such a big deal match for me. My best ever faces my favorite ever. And they killed it. Flair was older but still gave you some Nature Boy as only he can. The “Wooos” in the crowd were deafening. And the end, well that’s where my boy Shawn Michaels showed you once again why he is that dude. Before delivering the final super kick that he knows ends Flair’s career, he says to Flair, “I’m Sorry, I love you”… then BANG. I mean c’mon. So good. I get emotional every time I see it. It’s like wrestling’s Ole Yeller moment.
5 – Shane vs Angle (King of the Ring 2001, Street Fight) – Respecting what these performers put themselves through is critical in understanding pro wrestling to me. I’ve got 2 matches in the top 5 that show that off. This one features the greatest wrestler that wasn’t a wrestler, Shane McMahon. To get out there with Kurt Angle and go toe to toe takes guts. But what Shane makes Kurt do is the stuff of legend. Angle suplexes Shane through a pane of glass, only it doesn’t break. They ordered the wrong type of glass. Shane lands on his head and tells Kurt to do it again. He does and Shane crashes through. We’re not done. Then he tells Kurt to slam him back through another pane of glass. He tries. It doesn’t break. Shane lands on his head AGAIN. Then he tells Kurt to try again. Kurt does. No glass break. Shane lands on his head a third time. With the crowd chanting “one more time”, Angle throws Shane, face first, through the glass back out onto the stage. It is the first time I remember a crowd chanting “Holy Shit”. It was deserved. Shane-O-Mac man. Shane-O-Mac.
*Remember, the guy in red is the boss’s son and NOT a wrestler...
4 – The Von Erichs vs The Dynamic Duo (’85, Hair Match) – This one is for the kid in me. It’s the match I think of if you say World Class, or Von Erichs, etc. I was 10 with thick ass hair and the thought of getting it shaved was Hell on Earth. But the thought that I could see Kerry and Kevin get their head shaved? It just didn’t seem real. Not possible. I have never been happier for an outcome, and looking back, it was the bad guys that made this match. Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams sold the despair, anger, and frustration of getting your head shaved like nothing I had ever seen. You gotta love a good stipulation.
3 – Shawn vs The Undertaker (Mania 25, April 2009, Good vs Evil) – It does not get much better. This is considered the greatest match ever by many. HBK in all white entering from above. The Big U with an entrance straight from Hell as always. And then the match. Wow. Undertaker ends up hitting Shawn with every finishing move he’s ever been known for and Shawn kicks out of them all. At one point, after a tombstone that you just know is the end, Shawn kicks out and The Undertaker has the best reaction of his career. The look of disbelief is so wonderfully human from a character that had evolved from just a simple monster. Undertaker, chef’s kiss. And if you need it, it’s Jim Ross, Lawler, and Michael Cole on the call. J.R. – “I just had an out of body experience”. We all did.
2 – Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels (Mania 12, March ‘96) – That thing in Montreal happens later. This is where HBK proves HE can hang with the best. 60-minute Iron Man match that goes into extra time. These two together were magic. They were my Hogan vs Macho for the next era. Shawn’s entrance on the zip line was great with Vince screaming “What a ride”. Then at the end, after he wins, the “boyhood dream comes true” with Shawn cradling the belt in tears? You can’t beat that. But for me, #1 does. And Shawn is nowhere to be found…
1 – Undertaker vs Mankind (6/28/98, KOR, Hell in a Cell) – Yup, it’s that one. Back to the appreciation for what these people do. The Undertaker had a broken ankle going into the match, and that’s like the 25th most interesting thing about this match. What they go through is unholy, unhinged, and unbelievable. You can watch it once a week for a year and see something new every time. Mick Foley’s opponent and the lead announcer actually thought he might be dead during the match…at two different points...at least. When J.R. is screaming “they’ve killed him”, I think he means it. When Jerry Lawler says “That’s it, he's dead”, I think it’s a work…but maybe not. Bottom line, if you have ever used the word “fake” to describe pro wrestling, watch this match. You need another word. Don’t disrespect what Mick Foley puts himself through in Pittsburgh with that word. Pre-determined? Sure. Scripted? Absolutely. Crazy? Oh yeah. But that match is so real, it hurts to watch it.
Dr. Slaughter showed me how blocked my nasal passage was. He estimated it at 85%. You read that correctly. But then he showed me. Using a device he develop, Dr. Slaughter was able to put a camera in my nasal passage and show me the images on a TV. That was a big moment. It was the moment I knew I had to do something.
So my process got started. The main procedure I had done is called a balloon sinuplasty. Dr. Slaughter was a big part of that development too. Here he is explaining it a bit...
And when he says you could be back at work the next day, he means it. In fact, to prove the point, I did an afternoon radio show the same day as my morning procedure in March of 2017. I had a bandage on my nose, someone had to drive me, and I looked a little strange. But I think it brought the point home. If you can schedule it on a Friday, you're good by Monday for sure.
Once I got my stuff figured out, I started hearing the next issue, my wife's snoring. It can be so hard to have that talk with your bed partner, but please find a way. Start by telling them how much you care for them, and it will go from there. In my case, I had to tell my wife I was scared by what I was hearing.
She would stop breathing. At least that's what it sounded like. It sounded like a garden hose that gets closed off every few seconds. She finally ended up at Sinus and Snoring to figure it out. I had moderate obstructed sleep apnea. My wife had severe obstructed sleep apnea. In real numbers, I would stop breathing like 20-30 times an hour. My wife?...try 60 times or more. My wife's path involved the procedure above and a C-PAP machine. Her first try with C-PAP didn't take. She couldn't get used to it. A lot of people have that story. Stick with it. The technology is always evolving. Her second try with C-PAP was a huge success. She went from 60+ incidents per hour to single digits. She loves it. She rests better. She doesn't get up a bunch at night anymore. And the sound I hear now is pure silent goodness. The machine is so quiet, I don't hear it. Our white noise machine is way louder. And I can't remember the last time I heard a snore. She has taken it on GirlScout camping trips and a cruise. She wouldn't sleep without it now.
Sinus and Snoring is also the place that got rid of my allergies for good. Huge. The allergy drops therapy they have is second to none. I can't recommend a trip to their allergy center enough. I used to have a bout with allergies at least twice a year. Since 2017, I have been free and clear.
Sinus issues, allergies, snoring issues, sleep issues. If you're dealing with any or all of it, this is the place.
Here's the website to check out more...SinusSnoringENT.com
There are more videos, including Dr. Slaughter talking about what causes snoring.
You can call them at 512-601-0303
*You can also text that number securely, and it's HIPAA compliant (There's just a quick extra step on your phone to set it up).
When you reach out to Sinus and Snoring, make sure you tell them you heard about it on OB, or just mention my name. They have been with me since 2017, helped so many people, and I thank Ketch and the OB community for letting me introduce them to you on OB Live and now here. I know they can help you too.
Ok...now on to the wrasslin'...
…So @GKKetch wanted my top 10 favorite pro wrestling matches. This was tough, but I got to 10. He will not approve of a couple that miss my list. Sorry Ketch, the wrasslin’ heart wants what it wants. And it won’t be hard to figure out my company and timeframe of focus.
Just Missed
- Kerry defeats Flair (I remember. I was happy for Kerry, but the match doesn’t hold that kind of place for me).
- Savage vs Steamboat (Mania 3) – Best technical match ever for me. If you want to know what pro wrestling IS, watch that match. But that’s not what we’re talking about here.
- Hogan vs Andre (Mania 3) – Most important match maybe ever, but again, not what we’re discussing here. A must watch though. Gorilla and Ventura might be better than the match itself.
9 – Shawn Michaels vs HHH (SummerSlam 2002) – If you hate HBK, this list won’t be for you. I love Shawn on the big stage, but this one was a little different. This was to prove he could still do it. His back was a mess, and I worried every time I saw him wrestle. I remember talking to Mark Henry about Shawn and Mark told me the locker room worried about Shawn as well. It was such a good match. It was a hard core match. Perfect for the legend with a bad back, right? The end is pure HBK goodness. He climbs a ladder, and before delivering a Savage style flying elbow, mouths to the crowd “I love each and every one of you”. Flat. Out. Chills. The icon showed you who he was.
8 – Bret Hart vs Stone Cold (Mania 13, “I Quit”, March ‘97) – There’s the famous moment when Stone Cold beats Jake and cuts THAT promo. But THIS is when he proves he can work with the best. If you like a match where it looks about as real as it can get, watch this bad boy. Bret’s punches are probably my favorite ever and he and Steve exchange a few. The end is kinda when Stone Cold was born. He never says “I quit”. He “passes out” while wearing one of the greatest crimson masks we have ever seen. The loser can also be the winner.
7 – The Undertaker vs HHH (Mania 28, April 2012, “End of an Era”) – The Big U goes Shawn, Shawn, HHH, HHH in 4 straight Wrestlemanias. Two of them make the list. This one has Shawn Michaels as guest referee which helps make the match. Oh, and it’s Hell in a Cell. This is a master class in every detail that makes a great match a great match. My favorite moment is when HBK makes the choice to help HHH finish the match and hits Undertaker with a super kick. Hunter follows with the pedigree and it looks like the Undertaker’s streak could be over…then he kicks out. Shawn Michael’s reaction is my favorite facial sell in wrestling history. He conveys “I have seen an actual ghost”, “that ghost is about to kill my best friend”, and “my friend is too stubborn to stay down” all at once. Hell, he even produces real tears at the 35 minute mark. Fantastic stuff. And, of course, the 3 of them after the match at the top of the ramp is crack cocaine for us Attitude Era kids.
6 – Shawn vs Flair (Mania 24, 3/30/08, Flair’s Retirement Match) – This was such a big deal match for me. My best ever faces my favorite ever. And they killed it. Flair was older but still gave you some Nature Boy as only he can. The “Wooos” in the crowd were deafening. And the end, well that’s where my boy Shawn Michaels showed you once again why he is that dude. Before delivering the final super kick that he knows ends Flair’s career, he says to Flair, “I’m Sorry, I love you”… then BANG. I mean c’mon. So good. I get emotional every time I see it. It’s like wrestling’s Ole Yeller moment.
5 – Shane vs Angle (King of the Ring 2001, Street Fight) – Respecting what these performers put themselves through is critical in understanding pro wrestling to me. I’ve got 2 matches in the top 5 that show that off. This one features the greatest wrestler that wasn’t a wrestler, Shane McMahon. To get out there with Kurt Angle and go toe to toe takes guts. But what Shane makes Kurt do is the stuff of legend. Angle suplexes Shane through a pane of glass, only it doesn’t break. They ordered the wrong type of glass. Shane lands on his head and tells Kurt to do it again. He does and Shane crashes through. We’re not done. Then he tells Kurt to slam him back through another pane of glass. He tries. It doesn’t break. Shane lands on his head AGAIN. Then he tells Kurt to try again. Kurt does. No glass break. Shane lands on his head a third time. With the crowd chanting “one more time”, Angle throws Shane, face first, through the glass back out onto the stage. It is the first time I remember a crowd chanting “Holy Shit”. It was deserved. Shane-O-Mac man. Shane-O-Mac.
*Remember, the guy in red is the boss’s son and NOT a wrestler...
4 – The Von Erichs vs The Dynamic Duo (’85, Hair Match) – This one is for the kid in me. It’s the match I think of if you say World Class, or Von Erichs, etc. I was 10 with thick ass hair and the thought of getting it shaved was Hell on Earth. But the thought that I could see Kerry and Kevin get their head shaved? It just didn’t seem real. Not possible. I have never been happier for an outcome, and looking back, it was the bad guys that made this match. Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams sold the despair, anger, and frustration of getting your head shaved like nothing I had ever seen. You gotta love a good stipulation.
3 – Shawn vs The Undertaker (Mania 25, April 2009, Good vs Evil) – It does not get much better. This is considered the greatest match ever by many. HBK in all white entering from above. The Big U with an entrance straight from Hell as always. And then the match. Wow. Undertaker ends up hitting Shawn with every finishing move he’s ever been known for and Shawn kicks out of them all. At one point, after a tombstone that you just know is the end, Shawn kicks out and The Undertaker has the best reaction of his career. The look of disbelief is so wonderfully human from a character that had evolved from just a simple monster. Undertaker, chef’s kiss. And if you need it, it’s Jim Ross, Lawler, and Michael Cole on the call. J.R. – “I just had an out of body experience”. We all did.
2 – Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels (Mania 12, March ‘96) – That thing in Montreal happens later. This is where HBK proves HE can hang with the best. 60-minute Iron Man match that goes into extra time. These two together were magic. They were my Hogan vs Macho for the next era. Shawn’s entrance on the zip line was great with Vince screaming “What a ride”. Then at the end, after he wins, the “boyhood dream comes true” with Shawn cradling the belt in tears? You can’t beat that. But for me, #1 does. And Shawn is nowhere to be found…
1 – Undertaker vs Mankind (6/28/98, KOR, Hell in a Cell) – Yup, it’s that one. Back to the appreciation for what these people do. The Undertaker had a broken ankle going into the match, and that’s like the 25th most interesting thing about this match. What they go through is unholy, unhinged, and unbelievable. You can watch it once a week for a year and see something new every time. Mick Foley’s opponent and the lead announcer actually thought he might be dead during the match…at two different points...at least. When J.R. is screaming “they’ve killed him”, I think he means it. When Jerry Lawler says “That’s it, he's dead”, I think it’s a work…but maybe not. Bottom line, if you have ever used the word “fake” to describe pro wrestling, watch this match. You need another word. Don’t disrespect what Mick Foley puts himself through in Pittsburgh with that word. Pre-determined? Sure. Scripted? Absolutely. Crazy? Oh yeah. But that match is so real, it hurts to watch it.
