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The Prophet And The Reacharound

February 12, 2026

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  • Luchador Chris from Tucson, known as The Prophet, has a 27-year wrestling career, a signature move called 'The Prophecy,' and recently survived a severe case of rhabdomyolysis. 
  • Chris is pivoting from wrestling, which he hasn't done in two years, to launching a line of aguas frescas called 'Lucha Fresca,' inspired by his wrestling persona. 
  • Conan and Kevin Nealon humorously brainstormed their own wrestling tag team name and move, settling on 'The Reacharound' as their signature, highly-hated maneuver. 

Segments

Introduction to The Prophet
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(00:01:22)
  • Key Takeaway: The guest, Chris, is a professional wrestler known as The Prophet.
  • Summary: Conan welcomes Chris, who reveals he has been in the wrestling business for 27 years and wrestles under the masked character, The Prophet.
The Prophet’s Signature Move
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(00:03:02)
  • Key Takeaway: The Prophet’s finishing move is called ’the prophecy,’ a complex body slam.
  • Summary: Chris describes his signature move, ’the prophecy,’ which involves picking up an opponent sideways and slamming them down. Conan praises the name and concept.
Wrestler’s Health Issues
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(00:04:02)
  • Key Takeaway: Chris suffered a broken elbow and a rare condition called rhabdomyolysis.
  • Summary: Chris details his injuries, focusing on rhabdomyolysis, which caused his muscles to break down and his urine to turn black, requiring a week-long IV treatment.
Feud with False Prophet
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(00:07:27)
  • Key Takeaway: Chris had a year-long storyline feud against a character called ’the false prophet.'
  • Summary: Chris discusses his arch-enemy storyline against ’the false prophet,’ played by a trainee, where they mirrored each other’s moves, including ’the prophecy.'
Inspiration for Character Name
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(00:08:30)
  • Key Takeaway: The Prophet character was inspired by Mormonism and the hip-hop group 3.6 Mafia.
  • Summary: Chris explains that his religious character was influenced by growing up Mormon and by the record label ‘Profit Entertainment’ used by 3.6 Mafia.
Lucha Fresca Drink Idea
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(00:09:35)
  • Key Takeaway: Chris is launching an Aguas Frescas drink line called Lucha Fresca.
  • Summary: Chris discusses his current business ventures, including plans for a food trailer and a drink line called Lucha Fresca, which Conan supports.
Conan and Kevin Tag Team
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(00:24:11)
  • Key Takeaway: A hypothetical tag team of Conan and Kevin would be called ‘The Amoebas’ or Siamese twins performing ’the reach around.’
  • Summary: Chris asks what a tag team of him and Kevin would be called. They settle on the concept of fighting as Siamese twins, with the move being ’the reach around,’ referencing the episode title.
Chris’s Punk Rock Band
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(00:26:37)
  • Key Takeaway: Chris is the drummer for a Tucson punk rock band called Planet Strict 9 (PS9).
  • Summary: Chris reveals he plays drums in a punk rock band, comparing their sound to Bad Religion, and they are recording a new record.