Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo isn’t mincing words at all as he has stated boldly to replace Stephen A. Smith on “First Take”.
This is what Russo had to say;
“There was a baseball player named Wally Pipp. Back in 1925 he had a headache. He took himself out of the lineup. You know who they put in the lineup? Lou Gehrig, baby! And he played for 2,000-some-odd games in a row.
… Guess what? This seat is finally occupied by a guy who can do a professional television talk show and his name ain’t Stephen A.
It is Christopher Michael Russo! And guess what? For the next 120 minutes “First Take” is in the house”.
Stephen A. Smith replied to Russo on X saying;
“How Dare you @MadDogUnleashed. How Dare you? The unmitigated gall of you to sit in MY CHAIR, and be so disrespectful.
You are in a world of trouble when I get back. Remember, it’s a huge responsibility sitting in that chair! Can ya measure up? Enjoy this moment. It will be your last IN THAT CHAIR!”
Stephen A. Smith isn’t taking Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo’s claims lightly judging from his reply to him on X. Russo could be joking but Smith isn’t up for that joke.
Hey @MadDogUnleashed that’s what you get for not going to church on Christmas Eve. “What-Are-You-Mad-About was really good, Doggy! You’ve made up for the subpar job you’ve been doing in @FirstTake this morning. But SWAGU is right — it’s time to dump Fat Rob! He’s making you look…
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) December 27, 2023
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