The Clay Edwards Show

**Clay Edwards Show – Ted DiBiase Jr: The Road to WWE**
Ted shares the real story of how he broke into wrestling. After graduating from Mississippi College — the first in his family to earn a degree despite being dyslexic and having ADD — he told his dad, the Million Dollar Man, that he wanted to follow in his footsteps. His father was against it at first but finally gave his blessing with one condition: if Ted was serious, he had to go train with Harley Race in Missouri.  
Ted started training in May 2006, spent time wrestling in Japan, then went through developmental at FCW in Tampa. Just two years later, on May 26, 2008, he made his main roster TV debut in Denver, Colorado. He talks about the grind, the long drives, and what it really took to make it from Mississippi to the big leagues.
Unfiltered, no sugar added reality radio at its finest.

**Clay Edwards Show – Ted DiBiase Jr: Growing Up as the Son of the Million Dollar Man**
Ted opens up about what it was really like growing up in Clinton as the son of the Million Dollar Man. He shares how his childhood felt pretty normal — friends would come over, they’d watch his dad’s matches on TV, then run outside and play like regular kids. It wasn’t until he was about 7 or 8 that he started realizing his dad wasn’t just “Ted” — he was a global superstar.  
He recalls moments like Virgil (his dad’s bodyguard) picking him up from school in a big Lincoln Town Car, and the first time he met Andre the Giant, who scooped him up with one hand like a basketball and called him “little buddy.” Ted talks about seeing his childhood heroes like Bret Hart in the ring and how his dad would always reassure him, “Don’t worry, it’s not real,” even while living the larger-than-life wrestling lifestyle.
Unfiltered, no sugar added reality radio at its finest.

**Clay Edwards Show – Ted DiBiase Jr. Full Studio Interview: Growing Up as the Million Dollar Man’s Son, WWE Journey & Beating 7 Years of Legal Hell (Ep #1217)**
Clay welcomes former WWE superstar Ted DiBiase Jr. into the studio for a full two-hour conversation. Ted opens up about growing up in Clinton as the son of the Million Dollar Man, training with Harley Race in Missouri, his time in FCW developmental and Japan, and breaking into the main roster in 2008. He shares stories from Legacy with Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, winning tag team gold, standing ringside at WrestleMania watching his former partners main event, and what it meant to almost jump the rail and get in the ring with them in Vegas.
Ted gets deeply personal about the last seven years of his high-profile legal battle over TANF funds, the media storm, false accusations, the heavy toll on his family, depression, isolation, and how his faith in God carried him through what felt like war. He describes the overwhelming relief of the not guilty verdict and the gratitude he feels now that it’s finally behind him, while also talking about his kids (Tate turning 14 and Ava) and his new business ventures.
Unfiltered, no sugar added reality radio at its finest.

Clay also weighs in on Governor Tate Reeves canceling the special session on redistricting after the Supreme Court maps case was vacated, explaining why taking the time to do it right in the next regular session makes strategic sense.

**Clay Edwards Show – Mr. Buddy Fundraiser Update, Chud the Builder Shooting & Tate Reeves Cancels Special Session (Ep #1216)**
Clay gives a live update on longtime listener Mr. Buddy Cooper’s GiveSendGo fundraiser after his tragic crash left him paralyzed from the C5 vertebra down. The fundraiser has reached $4,100 of the $30,000 goal, and Clay urges listeners to donate what they can, stressing that “this is where we shine” and “this is where we become the church” — stepping up to help one of their own when real tragedy strikes.
The show then dives deep into the Chud the Builder shooting outside the Nashville courthouse. Clay breaks down the self-defense incident after Chud was attacked, the attacker Joshua Fox’s prior aggravated domestic assault (attempting to burn down an apartment complex with his wife and threatening her with a screwdriver), the attempted murder charge against Chud, Tennessee’s stand-your-ground law, and the broader conversation on free speech, the supposed mystical power of the N-word, black fatigue, and culture fatigue.
Clay also weighs in on Governor Tate Reeves canceling the special session on redistricting after the Supreme Court maps case was vacated, explaining why taking the time to do it right in the next regular session makes strategic sense.
Unfiltered, no sugar added reality radio at its finest.

**Clay Edwards Show – Storm Aftermath Scams: Fake “Entergy Safety Team” Hustlers Exposed**
Jamie Creel of Shelter Insurance breaks down the devastation from the recent South Mississippi tornadoes in Lincoln County and Bogue Chitto, then goes straight into the scams already popping up in the aftermath. While his team was on-site at 6:30 a.m. blacking in a customer’s half-destroyed house and clearing debris to prevent further rain damage, a guy rolls up in a truck with a skid steer wearing a bright orange “Entergy Safety Team” shirt. He offers to clean everything up fast… until Jamie asks if he actually works for Entergy. The guy admits he doesn’t.
Jamie warns listeners loud and clear: right after a major storm, hustlers and scammers swarm in pretending to be utility workers or offering immediate cleanup and repairs. They prey on families at their most vulnerable. His advice — call your actual insurance agent first, know exactly what your policy covers, and be extremely wary of anyone showing up uninvited in official-looking gear trying to pressure you into quick work.
Unfiltered, no sugar added reality radio at its finest.

**Clay Edwards Show – Wrestling Talk: Ted DiBiase Jr. in Studio Friday + Old School Stories**
Clay gets hyped announcing that Ted DiBiase Jr. will be in the studio **both full hours** this Friday. He makes it clear he wants the real stories — what it was like growing up in the house with the Million Dollar Man in the ‘80s, all the wild behind-the-scenes stuff from Ted’s WWE career, and how it felt watching his boys Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton main event WrestleMania (he was right there ringside and nearly jumped the rail).  
Jamie Creel chimes in with his own connection to the DiBiase family from their Clinton days, going to church together and knowing what good people they are. The conversation bounces into current wrestling too — Clay calling the CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns match one of the all-time greats, the rise of Oba Femi, the Intercontinental Title needing to be the stepping stone again, and why Ethan Page is about to blow up.
Unfiltered, no sugar added reality radio at its finest.

**Clay Edwards Show – Prayers for Mr. Buddy & the GiveSendGo Fundraiser**
Clay opens with heavy news about longtime listener, caller, and supporter Mr. Buddy Cooper — the beloved school bus driver critically injured in a head-on crash with an 18-wheeler that lost its brakes. Buddy has made it through the first dangerous days and is showing some feeling in his arms, but he is currently paralyzed from the C5 vertebra down. Clay is asking for prayers for multiple miracles: getting out of the hospital, walking again, and full recovery.
He then rallies the audience to support the family with the official GiveSendGo fundraiser (goal $30,000 — it was only at $665 when Clay checked live on air). Clay makes it personal: this is exactly what his ministry looks like — showing up for people when tragedy strikes through no fault of their own. He promises to donate himself, shares the link across all his platforms, offers to text it directly to anyone who asks, and even has Jamie Creel making a donation right there in studio.
Unfiltered, no sugar added reality radio at its finest.

**Clay Edwards Show – Grills of Mississippi: Always Grilling Season & the Best Pellets in the State**
Clay lights up the airwaves with a passionate sponsor read for Grills of Mississippi on Highway 51 North in Ridgeland, declaring it’s **always** grilling season — rain, snow, sleet, or hail, real grillers are out there flipping meat like the postman delivers mail. He raves about their premium selection of Weber grills, Yoder smokers, and full outdoor kitchen setups that turn any backyard into the ultimate gathering spot.  
What really gets him fired up is their top-tier smoking pellets, grown right here in the Southeast instead of the dusty desert pellets from out West that clog fire starters and ruin cooks. Clay shares his own experience of switching to Grills of Mississippi pellets and how it fixed his smoker issues, then recounts how Tracy and Jonathan patiently walked him through cooking the perfect prime rib — step-by-step, no talking down — and it turned out flawless. They also stock the best rubs, sauces, and seasonings with a free sample rack so you can try everything before you buy, plus high-quality meats like lard-injected pork chops, tri-tip, brisket, and what Clay calls the best boudin on the planet.  
These aren’t just salespeople — they’re genuine enthusiasts who started as hobbyists and turned it into a labor of love.
Unfiltered, no sugar added reality radio at its finest.

**Clay Edwards Show – My Platform Is My Ministry: Bleach Is the Greatest Disinfectant**
Clay comes out swinging right at the top of the show, responding to a longtime acquaintance who publicly bashed him for not using his massive platform for enough “positive” content and even tagged him in a video praying for him to change. Clay makes it crystal clear: his ministry isn’t chasing active addicts, preaching to crackheads, or wrapping arms around people still choosing to destroy their lives and communities. His ministry is showing up **after** the tragedy — when someone is at rock bottom through no fault of their own. Whether it’s a devastating storm, a horrific car wreck like Mr. Buddy Cooper’s, a cancer diagnosis, or any other medical emergency, Clay uses his platform to rally thousands of listeners, raise real money, and be people’s insurance policy when they need it most. He doesn’t film himself handing out food to the homeless for likes — he just does the work. Bleach is the greatest disinfectant, and shining a harsh light on problems is how real change happens on this show.
Unfiltered, no sugar added reality radio at its finest.