Did Greg Cote Just Make His Heel Turn? | Hour 2

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz dives into a recent controversial moment involving Greg Cote, discussing whether his on-air demeanor constituted a "heel turn." The conversation also touches on the upcoming "Suey Awards" and a strange hypothetical scenario involving NBA players Michael Porter Jr. and Lonzo Ball.

The "Suey Awards" and Greg Cote's "Heel Turn"

The show kicks off with an announcement for the 2026 "Suey Awards," hosted by Mike Beamon. Fan voting for these awards, celebrating "the very best of our absolute worst," begins on Monday, August 31st. The chat, however, is abuzz about the previous segment, where Greg Cote's behavior has been labeled a "heel turn." Mike Ryan, a co-host, explains that Cote was "super rude" to their guest, displaying "big-time heel behavior." Cote, in response, feigns ignorance, asking, "What was up with that vibe?" and claiming he thought there were "weight classes in competition like that." He denies being a pro wrestling fan, despite using wrestling terminology.

Dan Le Batard, the show's host, confronts Cote about his perceived condescending tone and the use of several of Le Batard's catchphrases during the interview. Le Batard argues that if Cote uses his catchphrases, he should at least acknowledge it, likening it to "Grand Theft Auto" if not acknowledged. Cote defends himself, stating that he was merely engaging in a "healthy give and take" during the conversation. He insists he's "flattered" that the guest used his catchphrases but demands acknowledgment. The discussion escalates with Le Batard questioning Cote's sincerity and his apparent lack of knowledge about the guest's identity.