ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith laughed over Chris “Mad Dog” Russo’s reaction over having do his segment in the hallway after the power went out on “First Take” on May 28, 2025.

Chris Russo weighed in on the drama surrounding Stephen A. Smith’s new show on SiriusXM. Speaking on his radio show on Wednesday, Russo said he felt for his colleagues Michelle Beadle and Cody ...

Chris Russo mocks Stephen A. Smith. Story by Ben Axelrod • 26m. Why did the power go out at the ESPN studios during First Take on Wednesday morning? Chris “Mad Dog” Russo has a theory.

Chris Russo spoke to Jimmy Traina on his podcast last August about the situation. He stated that he was not deeply involved in Stephen A. Smith's contract negotiations, but he stayed somewhat ...

The First Take studio lost its power, forcing Chris "Mad Dog" Russo to do his segment in the hallway. "If they didn't pay Stephen A. $400 million, maybe they could pay their freakin' bills, ESPN." ...

Stephen A Smith is also an analyst on NBA Countdown, ESPN and ABC’s NBA pregame show.He has been with the network in some capacity since 2003. More on Stephen A. Smith and Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo ...

Chris Russo revealed his view on Stephen A. Smith’s mammoth deal with ESPN Stephen A.’s previous contract was near the end, and ESPN wanted to keep their prized possession.

Chris Russo weighed in on the drama surrounding Stephen A. Smith’s new show on SiriusXM. Speaking on his radio show on Wednesday, Russo said he felt for his colleagues Michelle Beadle and Cody ...

Chris Russo and Stephen A. Smith rip Bill Belichick’s book tour “You’re a grown man…you spent 20 years not answering questions you didn’t want to answer.

ESPN personality Chris "Mad Dog" Russo was furious over having to do his segment in the hallway after the power went out on "First Take," and he blamed the mishap on Stephen A. Smith's salary.