ESPN executives were 'p---ed off' by Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo's shtick, which led to his getting 'in trouble'.

Russo admitted to taking a gummy on set and mentioning colleague Jessica Mendoza.

ESPN executives were 'p---ed off' by Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo's shtick, which led to his getting 'in trouble'.
ESPN executives were 'p---ed off' by Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo's shtick, which led to his getting 'in trouble'.

Even some of the most legendary media personalities aren't perfect.

Last week, Russo confessed that he had been "flying" before Stephen A. Smith discussed "Yankee nonsense" of the World Series.

Chris Russo on his radio set
Feb. 6, 2024; Las Vegas, NV; Chris Russo on the SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio set on radio row at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino.  (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

But he namedropped another ESPN employee, which apparently crossed a line.

Mendoza did not consume a gummy, as Russo pointed out in the episode. Russo stated that Mendoza only "saw it."

During an interview on the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, Russo stated that ESPN executives were "pissed off" by his shtick.

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Chris Russo on stage
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo speaks at SiriusXM's Chris "Mad Dog" Russo Broadcast From Bar A at The Jersey Shore Bar Anticipation on July 26, 2024, in Lake Como, New Jersey. (Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

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Russo has previously made headlines with a "First Take" appearance. In the past, he stated that the assassination of John F. Kennedy was not a solitary act.

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo smiles
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo looks on at SiriusXM at Super Bowl LVIII on February 7, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

"Anyone who believes that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone is delusional, in my opinion," he stated.

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