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Abe Dababneh Joins Us: Inside the Protocol Acquisition
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- Mar 21, 2026
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- 5006
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Summary
What’s the protocol for acquiring Protocol? (Yeah… we went there.) In a move that surprised much of the cigar world, Smoke Inn and Abe Dababneh has acquired the Protocol brand from Juan and Kevin—and he joins us as a special guest to talk about it. On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we go straight to the source as Abe breaks down the deal, what it means for the future of Protocol, whether Juan remains involved, and what fans can expect next from the brand.