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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and co-host Ethan Ortiz react to John Cena joining the Rock and turning heel at the Elimination Chamber.
Cena won the men's elimination chamber match to punch his ticket for the WrestleMania main event for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Want more wrestling content? Check out James' 1-on-1 interviews with some of today's top superstars.
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and co-host Ethan Ortiz catch up on some of the latest topics and news happening in pro wrestling.
Williams also talks about the WWE media event he attended at the Netflix Headquarters in Los Angeles.
Want more wrestling content? Check out James' 1-on-1 interviews with some of today's top superstars.
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and co-host Ethan Ortiz provide predictions for the upcoming Saturday Night Main Event.
The guys share their reaction to Cody Rhodes likely bring back the Winged Eagle WWE World Championship this weekend. They also talked about who they wanted to see win the Women's United States Championship.
2024 Saturday Night Main Event Match Card:
- Undisputed WWE Championship match: Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens
- Women’s World Championship match: Liv Morgan vs. IYO SKY
- World Heavyweight Championship match: Gunther vs. Finn Bálor vs. Damian Priest
- Women's United States Championship match: Michin vs. Chelsea Green
- Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre
Want more wrestling content? Check out James' 1-on-1 interviews with some of today's top superstars.
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and co-host Ethan Ortiz talk about WWE Bad Blood with reactions to every match on the card. The guys also talked about RAW moving to two hours for the rest of 2024 and shared some thoughts on the latest episode of NXT from St. Louis.
2024 Bad Blood Match Card:
- Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns vs. The Bloodline
- Hell in a Cell: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre
- Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- Women’s Championship: Nia Jax (c) vs. Bayley
- Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor
Want more wrestling content? Check out James' 1-on-1 interviews with some of today's top superstars.
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and co-host Ethan Ortiz give their 2024 Bad Blood predictions.
The guys also talk about the report that mentions WWE potentially broadcasting from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles for its first episode of RAW on Netflix.
2024 Bad Blood Match Card:
- Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns vs. The Bloodline
- Hell in a Cell: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre
- Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- Women’s Championship: Nia Jax (c) vs. Bayley
- Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor
Want more wrestling content? Check out James' 1-on-1 interviews with some of today's top superstars.
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and co-host Ethan Ortiz talk about the latest happening in the world of pro wrestling. The guys share their thoughts on current storylines and whether or not they plan on getting their tickets for WrestleMania 41.
Want more wrestling content? Check out James' 1-on-1 interviews with some of today's top superstars.
WWE has found a new home for NXT. The Black and Gold Brand will be moving to the CW Network in 2024, splitting away from it's Network coupling with Monday Night RAW. Speaking of RAW, when will WWE's flagship show find it's new media partner?
Roman Reigns run as WWE Universal Champion has gotten stale in the eyes of many, with nearly every single one of his Title defenses ending in the exact same fashion. Is WWE showing a lack of creativity with their booking or the Tribal Chief or is this being done on purpose?
What does Kairi Sane's return to WWE mean for Damage CTRL and what the Heck is Tony Khan thinking signing Ric Flair for a multi-year AEW contract? Rick Ucchino and SP3 dove into all this and more on a special Wednesday morning edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
The Baddest Woman on the Planet is heading to Saudi Arabia this Saturday to challenge for the WWE Women's World Heavyweight Championship. Shayna Baszler is set to square off against Rhea Ripley, Zoey Stark, Raquel Rodriguez, and Nia Jax at Crown Jewel.
Baszler spoke to our own Rick Ucchino about her first WWE match in Saudi Arabia, as well as how badly her and Ronda Rousey beat the Hell out of one another at SummerSlam in Detroit. Also, what would she change about the MMA Rules Match if WWE were to book a second iteration down the line?
Five men, two Championships. Seven Women, two Championships. Who's walking out with all the gold at WWE Crown Jewel? Is Damian Priest primed to finally cash in his Money in the Bank Briefcase? Could WWE throw all their WrestleMania plans into chaos by having L.A. Knight dethrone Roman Reigns? Is history about to repeat itself when IYO SKY defends the WWE Women's Championship against Bianca Belair?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back for a special Halloween edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling! The guys will dive into all the big WWE stories ahead of the PPV this Saturday. Plus, over in AEW. Bryan Danielson is set to miss even more time due to injury and MJF is walking around with a huge target on his back.
Is WWE positioning Rhea Ripley to be the next face of the company? The case can certainly be made with how she's been booked over the last several weeks. And with the run Becky Lynch has been on, a WrestleMania main event could be in the works.
Note - This episode was recorded before Lyra Valkyria defeated Becky Lynch to win the NXT Women's Championship.
No shocker here, but TNA (IMPACT) Wrestling really wants CM Punk. So far though, he has not signed on. Even reportedly turning down a money offer to appear at Bound for Glory.
And Will Ospreay is approaching Free Agency with WWE heavily interested in the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back on Bleav in Pro Wrestling to discuss his future and so much more!
Sports Illustrated is reporting that The Rock is not currently being considered for the main event of WrestleMania 40. And judging by how the last week has gone, it certainly seems as though Cody Rhodes is back on the road to his rematch against Roman Reigns.
So, what changed? Did something change? It's hard to say, but what we do know is that Vince McMahon currently does not have any hand in WWE's Creative direction thanks to Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel.
At least for now, Triple H has full control to enact his WrestleMania vision. Is Cody Rhodes the right man to face the Tribal Chief in Philadelphia? What other matches can we expect to see on the Grandest Stage of Them All? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back for another edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
Adam Copeland has arrived in AEW, but do we really know him? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to break down the big debut of the Rated R Superstar and what we can expect from him now that he is All Elite.
Is WWE teasing CM Punk's return to the company or are they having fun with the hardcore fans with a few Easter Egg drops every now and again?
Bryan Danielson and Zach Sabre Jr. put on a technical wrestling masterclass this weekend, but are GUNTHER and Ilja Dragunov the best at their craft right now? All this and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
Julia Hart has really come into her own since joining up with the House of Black. Her confidence is at an all time high as she is just hours away from her first ever PPV match at AEW WrestleDream.
Julia sat down this weekend with our Rick Ucchino to talk about balancing the biggest singles push of her wrestling career with getting ready for her wedding in two weeks, her match with Kris Statlander, Jade Cargill's AEW departure, and so much more!
Also, it's more than ok to be a fan of yourself. Julia Hart's character is so cool she has an out of body experience watching herself back. She also rocks out to her own theme music during workouts! Enjoy this conversation and make sure to subscribe to Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
Chelsea Green is not afraid to fight for what she wants most in life and in her career. Not only did she overcome the adversity of losing her dream job with WWE during the pandemic, but she thrived on the long road back to the company.
Our Rick Ucchino recently sat down with the two-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion. Chelsea discussed the ups and many downs of her career and how each obstacle molded her into a Superstar built to survive today's unpredictable WWE landscape.
A Superstar btw, that wasn't about to sit back and let an unfortunate injury derail her first ever run as a Champion in WWE. No one ever tried to take away her Tag Team Title belt after her partner, Sonya Deville, tore her ACL. It's a good thing too, because they would have had a fight on their hands.
WWE has announced a multi-year deal with former AEW standout star Jade Cargill. Days after releasing a number of main roster and NXT talents. What does the future hold for Dolph Ziggler, Matt Riddle and others now that they have been released from their WWE contracts? How big of a loss is Jade for AEW?
L.A. Knight was pulled from SmackDown last Friday after testing positive for COVID-19. What does WWE do at Fastlane if the Megastar is not able to team with John Cena against the Bloodline?
Could Monday Night RAW be moving to a different night of the week in the next round of TV negotiations? And is WrestleDream turning into a Wrestle Nightmare for Tony Khan? Rick Ucchino and SP3 returned for their normal Tuesday live stream to break down all the latest news stories in WWE and AEW.
The Rock returned to WWE Friday night and suddenly all of the WWE Universe was partying like it was 1999. The Great One's SmackDown appearance, and comments on the Pat McAfee Show, have many thinking The Rock could battle Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. Where does that leave Cody Rhodes?
Jade Cargill is reportedly on her way to WWE after letting her AEW contract expire, putting Kris Statlander over on her way out the door. How does Jade best fit in WWE and when will she make her first appearance?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 returned for their regular Tuesday live stream and dove into those big topics and offered up their predictions for AEW Grand Slam tonight in New York.
Tuesday was the first day in a brand new era of professional wrestling. Vince McMahon is no longer the majority owner of WWE, as the merger with UFC became official. Representatives from TKO Group holdings opened up trading on Wall Street in New York.
What could this merger possibly mean for the future of WWE? Great question. Rick Ucchino and SP3 went live for their usual Tuesday live stream to discuss the historic day.
Also, should WWE sign CM Punk? Nia Jax returned on RAW this week, attacking Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez. Is the hate she receives from the WWE Universe justified? Should Jade Cargill be challenging for the TBS Championship? And did the guys correctly predict Becky Lynch's NXT Championship victory?
For the second weekend in a row, CM Punk dominated the headlines across the pro wrestling world. The news of his release, with cause, from AEW overshadowed two really outstanding events.
WWE Payback and AEW All Out exceeded even the most optimistic of fan expectations. And in doing so, did both companies prove that they are just fine without CM Punk being a part of the mix?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 were both in Chicago for All Out. Rick was in Pittsburgh as well. They went live Tuesday afternoon to recap the crazy few days that made up Labor Day weekend.
There is no shortage of pro wrestling to watch this Labor Day weekend. WWE will run Payback Saturday night in Pittsburgh, with AEW All Out coming to you live on PPV from the United Center in Chicago.
Our Rick Ucchino was joined by Graham Matthews of Bleacher Report to break down each match, from both shows, and give our final predictions.
We'll also discuss the latest news on CM Punk and the ramifications that his incident with Jack Perry at All In last Sunday, had on the show this weekend.
The wrestling World lost two icons last week. Rick Ucchino and SP3 remembered Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk during their Tuesday live stream on the Bleav in Pro Wrestling YouTube Channel.
Meantime, AEW had one of the most successful weekends in, not just the company's history, but wrestling history. And yet, All In is being overshadowed by yet another backstage altercation involving CM Punk. He and Jack Perry have now reportedly been suspended ahead of Sunday's All Out PPV.
Edge says he isn't sure if he's wrestled his last match ever. He has definitely wrestled his final match in Toronto and the final one under his current WWE contract. But there's some speculation that Adam Copeland could decide to close out his career with some old friends in AEW.
Kevin Owens returned on Monday Night RAW to help Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes in their on-going battle with the Judgment Day as the Payback card starts to fill up.
Who's a bigger threat to steal away one of WWE's singles titles - Shinsuke Nakamura or Chad Gable? And has Cash Wheeler's unfortunate legal trouble put Tony Khan in a tough spot? Rick Ucchino and SP3 went live Tuesday afternoon on the Bleav in Pro Wrestling YouTube channel dive into all this and more!
CM Punk is once again making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Jey Uso has 'quit' WWE, which potentially has put the Bloodline saga on ice. Rey Mysterio wins the U.S. Title over Santos Escobar and everyone is apparently whispering now.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 returned for Tuesday's live stream on Bleav in Pro Wrestling and dove into all the big stories in WWE and AEW, including the lackluster response to the All In card and the still on-going rivalry between Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus.
Roman Reigns suffered some kind of injury at SummerSlam, meantime, Vince McMahon is taking a leave of absence following his recent spinal surgery. Which means his creative duties, whatever they were, are back in the hands of Triple H. Did we see evidence on RAW this week that indicates just how in the weeds Vince was?
New challengers to top Titles have emerged in the wake of SummerSlam. Shinsuke Nakamura may have just cut Cody Rhodes in line to face Seth Rollins, while Chad Gable is finally getting his opportunity at singles gold.
Becky Lynch and Triple H have now traded public jabs at one another after The Man, and other female stars, were left off the card in Detroit. But in hindsight, did The Game make the right call? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back on Bleav in Pro Wrestling to discuss all this and more!
Shayna Baszler has gone through a creative whirlwind since WrestleMania. Her friendship and partnership with Ronda Rousey has devolved into a heated rivalry as both these fighters will return to their roots Saturday night in an MMA rules match at SummerSlam.
How does Shayna feel about the fast-paced story with Ronda, bringing MMA style fights to WWE, and how they helped the Women's Tag Team Division? Our Rick Ucchino caught up with the Queen of Spades at the SummerSlam Press Junket on Friday.
It's officially SummerSlam week! The Biggest Party of the Summer goes down this Saturday night at Ford Field in Detroit, but some of WWE's biggest stars have suddenly been booted from the guest list.
Join Rick Ucchino, SP3 and special guest Matty Paddock as they discuss the decision to keep Becky Lynch, Trish Stratus and Rhea Ripley off the card this weekend.
The guys will also give you their predictions on the matches that did get booked for the show and take your comments as well!
Dominik Mysterio is the new NXT North American Champion! Dirty Dom becomes the latest decorated member of The Judgement Day, joining Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley and Señor Money in the Bank Damian Priest. Could gold be in Finn Balor's future at SummerSlam?
Seth Rollins has assumed the role of WWE flag-bearer as World Heavyweight Champion, but he recently revealed that he's fighting off a number of potential surgeries. Meantime, there are (once again) new Women's Tag Team Champions, some injury concerns in the Women's Division, and is it finally L.A. Knight's time?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 went live Wednesday afternoon to dive into all this and more on Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
After two long years, fans of the DWL will finally get to witness the fallout of the insane main event booking at the South Georgia State Fair. Heels, starring Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig, returns to the Starz Network for the Season 2 premiere on July 28th.
Our Rick Ucchino a chance to chat with Amell, Ludwig, Mary McCormack and other members of the DWL roster ahead of this month's premiere.
These SPOILER FREE interviews dive into much of the cast's transition into the world of professional wrestling, the rich storylines that are woven throughout Season 2, working with CM Punk and AJ Mendez (Lee) and so much more!
Former WWE and WCW Superstar Jimmy "Wang" Yang is heading back to Japan and he's not going alone. As Jimmy starts the last ride of his in-ring career, his daughter Jazzy is just getting started.
At just 20 years-old, Jazzy will soon become the first American woman to wrestle for NOAH. This coming five years after she made her pro wrestling debut in Tokyo.
Jimmy Yang sat down this week with our Rick Ucchino to talk about Jazzy's development since her NWA Empowerrr appearance, where he's at mentally and physically ahead of his next in-ring run, and whether that run will end with a Royal Rumble appearance... finally!
Wheeler Yuta had no shortage of people to put over as he sat down with our Rick Ucchino this week, for the third installment of our Going Over interview series.
The youngest member of the Blackpool Combat Club talked about facing Kenny Omega after his Forbidden Door classic, Bryan Danielson's greatness and the best piece of advice he's gotten from the American Dragon. Plus Blood and Guts, Anarchy in the Arena, Eddie Kingston, and Renee Paquette's value to AEW.
Yuta also dove into his college days, talking about being a full time student while training and taking bookings at the same time. And what it was like to be at Villanova for two National Championship seasons in college basketball.
Safe to say that WWE delivered with it's annual Money in the Bank PPV. Roman Reigns has been beaten for the first time since 2019 and it was his own cousins who took him down. Has Jey Uso earned a WWE Universal Title Match at SummerSlam?
Damian Priest and IYO SKY are the new Mr. and Ms. Money in Bank! Did WWE make the right choices? When and where will they cash in their guaranteed contracts and will they be successful?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 went live during a special Monday edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast on their YouTube Channel to answer all those questions and so much more!
The fabulous Kate Hensler or Fightful fame joins the guys on this week's special edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast. Will WWE go with the people and put the MITB Briefcase on LA Knight? Does Finn Balor have a legit shot to beat Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship?
In addition to making their Money in the Bank predictions, Kate, Rick & SP3 will take a look back at Sunday's AEW & NJPW Forbidden Door PPV.
Is it time to start mentioning Bryan Danielson's name with regularity when it comes to the Mount Rushmore question? Also, where did Omega v. Ospreay II fall on SP3's ranking system? Is it one of the greatest matches of all time?
A Bloodline divided! Jey Uso made his choice on Friday, standing side-by-side his twin brother in betraying Roman Reigns. The Usos left Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa laying ahead of a major main event at Money in the Bank.
Meantime, CM Punk had a lot to say in his first appearance on AEW television since the backstage brawl at All Out. The King of Controversy took several subtle shots at the Elite and may have even more to say this Wednesday on Dynamite.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 returned for the latest episode of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast! Streaming live at 2pm EST every Tuesday on our YouTube Channel. Search Bleav in Pro Wrestling on YouTube and make sure to hit that subscribe button!
Kris Statlander came back with a bang at AEW Double or Nothing. After missing several months with a torn ACL, Statlander shocked the world when she defeated Jade Cargill for the TBS Championship.
Our Rick Ucchino sat down with the new TBS Champion for the 2nd episode of our "Going Over" interview series. Stat discussed the magnitude of being the one to end Jade's undefeated streak and the push back her match received.
The conversation also covers her road to AEW, including her time training and working as a stunt double, and also her love of space. Does Stat believe life truly exists beyond our planet? Hear her answer on this Bleav in Pro Wrestling special podcast!
WWE has completely overhauled it's Women's Division by introducing re-branded Championship belts. Asuka is the new WWE Women's Champion. Rhea Ripley the new Women's World Champion.
Meantime, a Women's Tag Team Title unification match between Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler and Isla Dawn & Alba Fyre is set to go down later this month.
Is Triple H making the right moves with his Women's Division? Rick Ucchino and SP3 will discuss on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Also up for debate: Is Seth Rollins' booking as World Heavyweight Champion an indication that his run is not going to be long? How do we feel about the MITB field this year? Is it too soon for Adam Cole to challenge MJF?
Our Rick Ucchino had a chance to catch up with Monday Night RAW's fastest rising Superstar, Zoey Stark. A month after getting the call-up from NXT in the WWE Draft, Stark finds herself smack in the middle of the biggest women's feud on RAW.
Stark talked about working with both Trish Status and Becky Lynch, Trish's real life influence in her career, leaving unfinished business behind in NXT, the early days of her pro wrestling life and who really helped get her over and achieve her dream of making it to the WWE. All that and more!
It's the first of a brand new interview series here on the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Roman Reigns has a new WWE Universal Championship belt and a new look Bloodline. Following his actions at Night of Champions, Jimmy Uso has been kicked out of the family and his own brother carried out the sentence. Solo has sided with Roman, but will Jey Uso fall in line?
Seth Rollins had his first successful defense of the World Heavyweight Championship Monday night on RAW, but is his victory over Damian Priest just the first domino to fall in a much bigger story? Also... Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada at Forbidden Door. Do we need to say more? Rick Ucchino and SP3 with all this and more on this week's Bleav in Pro Wrestling.
Seth Rollins is back on top as the king of Monday nights! The new World Heavyweight Champion is ready to be THE guy in WWE as Roman Reigns world beings to crumble down around him.
For the first time in a LONG time, neither Bianca Belair or Jade Cargill have gold around their waist thanks to shocking wins by Asuka and Kris Statlander over the weekend. Both WWE and AEW deciding to shake-up their respective Women's Divisions.
Also, what's next for MJF after he successfully retained his AEW World Championship Sunday night? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss all this and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are joined by Cumulus Media's Baby Huey as they dive into today's big news stories and make their final predictions for Saturday's Night of Champions Premium Live Event.
Will Seth Rollins or AJ Styles walk out as the new World Heavyweight Champion? Can Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens get their final revenge on Roman Reigns? Will Cody Rhodes be able to survive Brock Lesnar with a "broken arm"? Which match is the actual main event?
We'll try to answer all these questions and more on today's special Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
The Viking Raiders are looking to make a major impact in the Tag Team Division now they have been drafted to Monday Night RAW. Get an inside look into the life of a Viking on the road.
Our Rick Ucchino had a chance to catch up with Erik, Ivar, and Valhalla at the WrestleMania press junket. They talked about the Raider's strong facial hair game, Valhalla's return to WWE, raising a two year-old while traveling to events and more!
Cody Rhodes is out of the World Heavyweight Championship picture, at least for now, thanks to Brock Lesnar. A rematch of their violent clash at Backlash has now been set for Night of Champions. Speaking of which, Seth Rollins has already punched his ticket for the World Championship opportunity in Saudi Arabia. Who from SmackDown will join him? Who should join him?
The Man has come back around to kick Trish Stratus' ass, but when will that match take place? Rhea Ripley has a new challenger it seems, but there's still been no announcement regarding a Title swap with Bianca Belair now that they've traded brands. Could something else be in the works?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to answer all these questions and more on this week's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast! Recorded live on Tuesday on the Bleav in Pro Wrestling YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AD5D25gmRk
The WWE Draft is in the books and it's full steam ahead to Backlash this Saturday night in Puerto Rico! Rick Ucchino and SP3 are joined this week by Evan T. Mack of Audacy Sports. The former co-host of WWE's The Bump will analyze the landscape of both RAW and SmackDown following the draft and the guys will give their predictions for Saturday's PLE.
The boys are back and what fortuitous timing for the return of Bleav in Pro Wrestling's flagship show. Triple H made the bombshell announcement on RAW that WWE will crown a new World Heavyweight Champion on May 27th in Saudi Arabia.
Is WWE making a mistake by introducing another World Title? Does it devalue Roman's reign? Is he still the Undisputed Champion? Is this new World Title a consolation prize? Who should be the first World Heavyweight Champion? So many questions to answer.
Rick and SP3 are ready to dive into all of them. Oh and CM Punk was at RAW last night. That will probably come up on today's show as well.
Before Carmelo Hayes defends his NXT Championship against Grayson Waller tonight at NXT Spring Breakin', take some time to get to know these future main roster Superstars a little bit better.
Where would Carmelo Hayes be today if a neighbor didn’t make him a generous offer when he was a young man? And Grayson Waller used to mold young minds?
Our Rick Ucchino had a chance to chat with Hayes and Waller during the WrestleMania Press Junket a few weeks back, and as fate would have it, they're now fighting over the top prize on Tuesday nights.
Zoey Stark has been very busy since her return from an ACL tear last August. In addition to being a mainstay on NXT Tuesday nights, Stark appeared in the Royal Rumble, was scheduled to be on SmackDown and has been apart of several Main Event tapings in recent months. Could Stark be in line for a main roster call-up?
Our Rick Ucchino had a chance to catch up with the former Tag Team Champion who said she has unfinished business that she needs to take care of before she can move on to RAW or SmackDown.
It's a heel turn that had been rumored for weeks, but did WWE jump the gun? Trish Stratus attacked Becky Lynch after their loss on RAW, but why? And did it happen too soon? Also, who attacked Lita prior to her Tag Team Title defense?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss possible motives for Trish's actions and any theories you may have.
Also on the show, our good friend Phil Lindsey wrote a column for Bleacher Report this week about Seth Rollins. Rick will ask SP3 if WWE has a Seth Rollins problem.
All that, plus, WWE Draft talk, a CM Punk update and we'll look at Switchblade Jay White signing with AEW on this week's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Manifestation is the name of the game. Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn are looking to parlay their NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship win at Stand & Deliver into a main roster call up and WrestleMania match in 2024.
Our Rick Ucchino had a chance to catch up with the new Champs at the WrestleMania Press Junket where they talked about their transition to the United States, NXT UK’s future after being shuttered, filming their promo videos, potentially working with Becky Lynch and so much more!
Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair finally get to have their WrestleMania moment together, in front of fans. Our Rick Ucchino caught up with the Nightmare at the WrestleMania Press Junket to talk about her potentially winning her 5th different Championship in WWE, a stacked Women's Division, potential huge weekend for Judgment Day and more!
Every Superhero has their origin story. For Braun Strowman and Ricochet, a real life tag team with super human abilities, it was a Tweet that brought them together. And ultimately, what got them on the card for WrestleMania 39.
Our Rick Ucchino was at the WrestleMania Press Junket and got a chance to catch up with the Monster of All Monsters and the One and Only!
Triple H and his creative team may be forced to alter their WrestleMania plans as Bray Wyatt is reportedly out of action with an undisclosed physical issue. Bobby Lashley may have already confirmed that their 'Mania match is off. What's next then for the All Mighty?
Meantime, WWE is still holding out hope that they can get Stone Cold Steve Austin to make an appearance in Los Angeles. Maybe even wrestle a match with L.A. Knight being a name that's been pitched backstage.
And it definitely appears as though the company has pushed it's entire Women's Division to the back burner less than three weeks away from the biggest show of the year. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to break it all down on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
It was quite the newsworthy weekend which makes for a jam-packed edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling today. Vince McMahon was reportedly in gorilla all night Monday night at RAW in Boston. What does that mean, if anything?
Jey Uso finally made his choice between Sami Zayn and the Bloodline and it was as heartbreaking as we expected it to be. Also, several more matches have been made official for WrestleMania, or have they?
This all on the heels of a spectacular AEW Revolution PPV. MJF proved just how good he really is, but did he finally find the line that even he can't cross? What's next for Bryan Danielson after his loss on Sunday and just how messed up was that Texas Death Match between Hangman Page and Jon Moxley?
Emmy nominated Producer and Talk Show Host Emily Mae Heller joins the guys today as they break down the entire AEW Revolution card on Bleav in Pro Wrestling.
Can MJF survive an hour long Ironman Match with Bryan Danielson? Will Saraya capture her first World Championship in nearly nine years? Jon Moxley, Hangman Adam Page, The Elite, Wardlow, Christian Cage, Chris Jericho and Ricky Starks are all in action this weekend as well! We give our final predictions ahead of the PPV this Sunday night.
We're a day late, but never a dollar short! Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back live on Wednesday afternoon talking about the latest report about Vince McMahon working his way back into creative. Apparently Brock Lesnar vs. Omos at WrestleMania, was his call.
Meantime, Becky Lynch and Lita have captured the Women's Tag Team Champions, but what kind of ripple effect will that have on the WrestleMania 39 card?
We're just days away from AEW Revolution. This PPV will stand alone, but Tony Khan's next big event may have some competition. And Kenny Omega's name keeps getting mentioned with WWE, but one of AEW's biggest stars says he's sticking around. We have all that and more covered on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
In our second conversation with Mia Yim in just a couple of months, Rick Ucchino caught up with the Michin of The OC on whether WarGames lived up to her expectations, being patient in her return to WWE and who she'd like to tag with on a regular basis.
Much has changed since this interview was recorded Royal Rumble weekend but the whole thing holds up! Including Mia putting over a budding Dakota Kai. What a great time to drop it on the heels of Damage CTRL's big Tag Team Title defense against Becky Lynch and Lita on Monday Night RAW!
The picture for WrestleMania 39 is coming more into focus. Sami Zayn has shifted his sights to destroying the entire Bloodline following his loss to Roman Reigns at Elimination Chamber, but Kevin Owens left him high and dry when he asked for help.
Meantime, The Man has a new plan to get to WrestleMania and it's winning the Women's Tag Team Championships. Will Becky Lynch and Lita punch their ticket to Hollywood with a win over Damage CTRL next week?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to talk about all the latest happenings in WWE, including whether they truly have a shot to land a big soon-to-be free agent. Also, should AEW would worried about ticket sales for Revolution?
It's the final road block in route to WrestleMania, but will there be any monumental creative shifts coming out of Elimination Chamber? Most notably, is it Sami Zayn's time? Will he find a way to dethrone Roman Reigns?
Who will challenge Bianca Belair for the RAW Women's Championship in Los Angeles? Is it finally Montez Ford's time to ascend as a singles competitor? Who will win the rubber match between Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar?
Andrew Thompson from Post Wrestling joins Rick Ucchino and SP3 as they dive into all the big questions and make their final predictions.
Montez Ford says it's all about the US Championship this Saturday at the Elimination Chamber. Not the U.S. Championship, the US Championship. Still not sure what that means, but he was adamant that he's walking out of Montreal with that bad boy.
He also promises that he has a few tricks up his sleeve and he's ready to put on a show.
Tez sat down with our Rick Ucchino this week to talk about his first ever Elimination Chamber Match, who he wants to defend the US Championship against at WrestleMania, The Bloodline story arc, earning the respect of his peers like Big E and more!
Sami Zayn calls out Cody Rhodes on RAW, less than a week away from his WWE Universal Championship match with Roman Reigns at Elimination Chamber. Could a massive swerve be in the works? Should it be? What would the trickle down effect be?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back for the latest edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling. They'll dive into the latest developments in the Roman, Sami, Cody Saga. Plus, what's next for Becky Lynch and Bayley after they failed to qualify for Money in the Bank?
Meanwhile, Tony Khan is back in the headlines this week talking the on-going "war" between WWE & AEW and possibly adding additional PPV's to their schedule.
Lita made her surprise return to WWE on Monday, helping Becky Lynch overcome Damage CTRL and defeat Bayley in a steel cage match. But... why though? Last time we saw these two they at each other's throats.
Regardless, a big tag team match is reportedly in the works for Elimination Chamber. But should it be held off for WrestleMania? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to dive into the last developments with the Women's Division in WWE.
Plus, any concerns about Cody Rhodes being the man to take on Roman Reigns at WrestleMania should have been washed away after Monday's spectacular promo exchange between Paul Heyman and the American Nightmare. But what about Sami Zayn?
Our Rick Ucchino had a chance to catch up with Piper Niven, still known as Doudrop at the time of the interview, during the Royal Rumble Press Junket.
In this quick, but fun chat, they talked about Piper's extended absence from WWE and her going a bit stir crazy waiting to come back.
Rick also asked about Piper's match at last year's Royal Rumble against Becky Lynch, when the WrestleMania sign caught on fire!
We are officially on the Rhodes to WrestleMania! After winning the Men's Royal Rumble Match, the American Nightmare is one step closer to fulfilling his dream. Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns appears set to main event night two in Los Angeles, but what about Sami Zayn?
Meanwhile, Rhea Ripley surprised quite a few people on RAW when she challenged Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women's Championship. Did WWE make the right call booking the Nightmare vs. the Queen? Who challenges Bianca Belair?
Rick Ucchino was live in San Antonio, he and SP3 are back to sift through all the fallout from Royal Rumble weekend on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Our Rick Ucchino had a chance to catch up with WWE RAW Women's Champion Bianca Belair at Royal Rumble Media Day!
The E-S-T of W-W-E opened up about her chemistry with Alexa Bliss, that Scary Movie spot on RAW, 300 days as RAW Women's Champion, and shattering those glass ceilings in hopes that one day there are no more shatter.
Will Roman Reigns continue his record breaking reign as WWE Universal Champion or will Kevin Owens finally knock off the Head of the Table? What role will Sami Zayn play this weekend and will he finally prove himself to the Bloodline?
Can Cody Rhodes take the next big step to fulfilling his destiny and win the Men's Royal Rumble Match? Who emerges from a wide open field to win the Women's Royal Rumble?
Cameron Hawkins, from the Ringer, joins Rick Ucchino and SP3 on our Royal Rumble Predictions Show!
WWE's 30th anniversary celebration for Monday Night RAW was met with rave reviews, despite the most anticipated match of the night being cut for time restraints. Why did Becky Lynch, Bayley and the fans get screwed over?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back live this afternoon to discuss Monday night's cage match being scrapped and whether that was the only card WWE had to play after the opening Bloodline segment ran over on time.
Also, Brock Lesnar is back! But is his reported showdown with GUNTHER at WrestleMania 39 in jeopardy after the Beast attacked Bobby Lashley and cost him the United States Championship? What role will Stone Cold Steve Austin play after reportedly being offered major money to return? All this and so much more on Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
As Adam Pearce would say, it's official. Cody Rhodes is back. After suffering a torn pec prior to Hell in a Cell last year, the American Nightmare has declared himself for the Royal Rumble. But will his return be the dream he expects it to be?
In the meantime, a Roman Reigns Acknowledgement Ceremony has been scheduled for next week's RAW. Every generation of the Bloodline will be there. Could this be the catalyst for The Rock to return?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 went live on Tuesday to dive into all this, plus the latest on Vince McMahon's take over of WWE.
Vince McMahon is back on the WWE Board of Directors, but did he really return to facilitate a sale of the company or does he have another plan in mind? His return to the company has reportedly caused backstage morale to take a bit of a hit.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 went live Tuesday afternoon (PRIOR TO THE BIG SALE RUMOR) to discuss the dark cloud that has been cast over the future of WWE, as well as examine the job that Triple H has done so far as Chief Content Officer.
Meantime, Ronda Rousey says she's done with Charlotte and the SmackDown Women's Championship. Does this open the door for Becky Lynch or possibly Naomi to challenge the Queen at WrestleMania? And will Mercedes Mone show up on Dynamite? We discuss all this and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
After months of speculation, Mercedes Monè has arrived in NJPW. The woman formerly known as Sasha Banks appeared at Wrestle Kingdom 17 and laid out IWGP Women's Champion KAIRI. Will Monè be money for NJPW and is a debut in AEW in the very near future?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back from holiday break to dive into Mercedes big day and the other big news stories they missed the last two weeks.
John Cena returned to HUGE numbers this past Friday on SmackDown. The 16-time World Champion is still a big time draw, but is he the last true Superstar WWE will ever see? The guys will discuss on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
The Miz is now responsible for bringing back two recently released talents to WWE. After his relationship went sour with Dexter Lumis, Miz paid off Bronson Reed to help him win his money back.
Big JONAH has now parlayed a successful run in NJPW to a new WWE contract, but will he make as big an impact now that he's returned? Meanwhile, John Cena is going to keep his streak alive and wrestle before the end of 2022.
And the plot thickens with Bray Wyatt. On Friday we saw definitive proof that Uncle Howdy and Wyatt are two different people. Then last night on RAW, the aura of Wyatt was all over Alexa Bliss' heel turn. Rick & SP3 are back to dive into everything on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
The headlines have been coming in hot and heavy this week. Sasha Banks is bound for NJPW after WWE failed to meet her asking price to return. Mandy Rose lost her NXT Championship and was fired over content produced on her website.
Meanwhile, Triple H is apparently not thrilled with some of the people he rehired and Vince McMahon wants back in WWE. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to dive into everything on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
He's one of the fasting rising stars in all of WWE. He's a two-time North American Champion, the A-Champion, and the Man Who Don't Miss! Our Rick Ucchino caught up with Carmelo Hayes ahead of NXT Deadline.
Rick and Melo touched on everything from the first ever Iron Survivor Challenge, where he gets his confidence from, a possible rivalry with Bron Breakker and so much more!
Tony Khan has revealed the reason for William Regal's upcoming release from AEW. Former ROH and AEW Superstars we're in Florida this week for auditions at the WWE PC, including rumored Wyatt 6 members. Is Triple H about to add to his ranks again?
Tegan Nox made her surprise return on SmackDown this week to give the Women's Division a boost, Ronda Rousey takes ownership of her match with Shotzi and Becky Lynch was reportedly cut from the MCU.
Rick and SP3 are back at a special time to recap all the big stories of the week and give their thoughts on who should win next week's big No. 1 Contender's match for the RAW Women's Championship.
The idea has at least been discussed for The Rock to return at the Royal Rumble as a surprise entrant and win the match to set up his date with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss the idea of the Rock winning his second Rumble, and whether that's the right decision to make or the easy one. Or Both.
Meantime, MJF proved this week that you never make a deal with the Devil as he took out William Regal with his own brass knuckles. Regal meanwhile is reportedly on his way back to WWE and he's not the only one. We have all this and more covered on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling.
The Man is back in town and the WWE Universe could not be more happy about it. Moreover, Becky Lynch fans appear to be getting just what they wanted for Christmas - a feud with Bayley and the rest of Damage CTRL.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to recap what was a great night for the RAW Women's Division. It was a good night's work for Rhea Ripley, Mia Yim, Candice LaRAE and Dakota Kai. But what is going on over on SmackDown, and who's left for Ronda Rousey to feud with?
Also, the bond of the Bloodline appears to be stronger than ever. Will KO turn out to be the driving force behind the groups eventual separation? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
The Bloodline's streak of dominance continued at Survivor Series: WarGames. They came out on top against Team Brawling Brutes and appear to have a more united front than ever. Or do they? Meantime, The Man came back around to lead Team Bianca Belair to victory inside WarGames. What does Becky Lynch have planned now that she's back from injury?
Join Jeremy Bennett and Matt Black as they get you set for a big night, on this latest episode of Lost in the Midcard.
It's time for WarGames! Can the Brawling Brutes and Kevin Owens get the revenge they seek against the Bloodline? Will Team Bianca's mystery 5th team member be the enough to put them over Team Damage CTRL? Will Seth Freaking Rollins find a way to hold on to his Unites States Championship and can AJ Styles win his first one-on-one PLE match in 3 years?
Join Rick Ucchino, SP3 and special guest Stephanie Hypes as they break down all the major storylines heading into Survivor Series: WarGames weekend and give you their predictions on how everything will go down.
Survivor Series WarGames is coming up this Saturday and Mia Yim is ready to get absolutely crazy inside the double cage when she's locked in there with nine other women.
She sat down this week with our Rick Ucchino to talk about her return to WWE, Rhea Ripley, Triple H, her love for extreme matches and so much more! Plus, who does she want to be the 5th member of Team Belair?
AEW Full Gear is shaping up to be a big one for Tony Khan and company, packed with a ton of intrigue. Will MJF rise to the top of the AEW mountain and if so, will he do so honorably? Are the Elite set to stroll in and win back the Trios Championships they never lost? How will Saraya look in her first match back in 5 years?
Join Rick Ucchino, SP3 and special guest Phil Lindsey from Fightful's Grapsody Podcast and Bleacher Report as they breakdown the entire card and give their predictions.
Stone Cold Steve Austin may not be done with in-ring competition following his triumphant return at WrestleMania 38. Conversations between WWE and the Texas Rattlesnake have at least started. But who should he come back and fight? SP3 has a fantastic suggestion on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Austin Theory has explained his controversial MITB cash-in decision, but was his explanation enough to make it make sense and will be able to recover? Survivor Series WarGames spots are filling up fast. We'll take a look at the candidates to fill out both the men's and women's matches.
And AEW Full Gear is this weekend. Saraya has opened up about all the pressure she's under when she wrestles her first match in 5 years. Our good friends at BetOnline have odds out for the PPV this weekend, but who among the favorites is the most vulnerable?
Austin Theory did the unthinkable on Monday Night RAW. Not only did he cash-in his Money in the Bank Briefcase on Seth Rollins for the United States, but he did it during an open challenge and then he lost. Is there a plausible reason for why he did that? Rick and SP3 are back to discuss that and so much more.
It's time for WARGAMES! Seven of the ten competitors in the women's match are set, but who could the final three women be? Is the 24/7 Title dead after Nikki Cross tossed it in the trash? Is Mia Yim the X factor that the OC needs to overcome their Rhea Ripley problem? Who could possibly be the one to end Roman Reigns historic run as WWE Universal Champion?
Logan Paul had yet another impressive performance at WWE Crown Jewel, made even more impressive by the news that he suffered a serious knee injury half way through the match.
With Paul out of the way, who could possibly dethrone the Tribal Chief as the WWE Universal Champion? Triple H reportedly has "an idea". And what's next for Nick Aldis? He appears to be done with NWA. Jeremy and Nick have all that and more covered on Lost in the Midcard.
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There are many questions to answer ahead of Saturday's Crown Jewel Premium Live Event. Is Roman Reigns retaining the WWE Universal Championship a foregone conclusion? Will Damage CTRL, finally seize control? What does Bray Wyatt possibly have in store for us this weekend?
Join Rick Ucchino, SP3 and special guest Bill Pritchard as they rundown the entire card and prediction what we will see at WWE Crown Jewel.
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Alexa Bliss and Asuka have returned to Monday Night RAW in a big way. They're return from storyline injury culminated with them capturing the Women's Tag Team Titles. Another big loss for Damage CTRL.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to dive into the latest questionable booking decision surrounding Bayley, Dakota Kai and IYO SKY. Also, just who in the world is Uncle Howdy and why have creative plans for Kevin Owens been put on hold?
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Cody Rhodes has taken to Elon Musk's Twitter to clarify just why it was he decided to leave AEW earlier this year and rejoin WWE. Jeremy Bennett and Matt Black are back for another episode of Lost in the Midcard.
The guys will break down Cody's rationale and discuss whether or not he'll accomplish his lifelong goal now that he's back in WWE. Plus, just who in the world is Uncle Howdy?
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All signs continue to point to CM Punk being done with All Elite Wrestling. The latest reports indicate that Punk has lost the locker room and many top stars no longer want to work with him. Meantime, it looks as though the Elite could be on their way back sooner rather than later.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 were back in the saddle for a special Friday night edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling. The guys will dive into the latest All Out fallout and so much more. Including the latest on Bray Wyatt, Sasha Banks, and Chelsea Green.
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The latest reporting surrounding the status of CM Punk, is not good news for fans who are hoping to see him return to AEW. The Wrestling Observer is reporting that AEW is working on buying out the remainder of Punk's contract, with one interesting hang up.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to dive into everything surround CM Punk and any potential return to WWE. In the meantime, MJF and William Regal put on a promo master class this past Tuesday. Max is definitely leaning toward the full babyface turn, but is that the best move Tony Khan could make?
Also on the show today, the guys will discuss the controversy surrounding Athena's match on Dark Elevation, the history made by Bianca Belair and give some bold Halloween Havoc predictions!
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Apollo Crews goes one-on-one with Grayson Waller this Saturday at NXT Halloween Havoc. We don't know what type of match he's going to have, but he's got a few ideas.
Crews sat down with our Rick Ucchino this week to discuss his return to NXT and why it's exactly what he needed to find his passion for pro wrestling once again. Also, tis the season, if Apollo could wrestle any classic horror movie character who would he choose?
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For this first time in a long time, Mustafa Ali seems primed for a major roll on Monday Night RAW. Could he dethrone Seth Rollins and take the United States Championship?
Baron Corbin also seems set for a renewed push along side his new major JBL. Is the former King of the Ring winner set for a lengthy win streak and where could it take him?
Meantime, WWE is set to make some big changes to it's PLE schedule next year and should we start to be concerned about the amount of time the Women's Division is getting on RAW? Rick and SP3 have all that and more covered on today's audio replay of Monday's live Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Bray Wyatt is back on SmackDown, but how many versions of him are there? Could his first feud back in WWE actually be with himself?
Jeremy Bennett and Matt Black are back for this week's Lost in the Midcard. The guys will discuss all things Bray Wyatt, plus L.A. Knight is back! YEEEEAHHH!!! He's put the entire locker room on notice, but how high is his ceiling now that he's done with Maximum Male Models?
WWE is also reportedly set to make changes to their PPV schedule next year. Jeremy and Matt have all that covered for you and more.
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WWE's season premiere of Monday Night RAW was chock full of action. The Beast is back and he's targeted Bobby Lashley. Brock Lesnar cost the All Mighty his United States Championship, which means Seth Rollins is once again the main man on RAW.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to dive into the Lesnar\Lashley\Rollins fallout, plus the arrival of Gallows and Anderson! The OC is back to take on The Judgement Day.
Also, many questions remain unanswered after Extreme Rules. Has too much damage been done to Damage CTRL? What's next for Liv Morgan? What does Bray Wyatt have up his sleeve? We'll try to answer all that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
What a time to debut! Lost in the Midcard is back, this time on the Bleav Podcast Network. Jeremy Bennett and Matt Black break down Bray Wyatt's iconic return to WWE at Extreme Rules.
What could be next for the Eater of Worlds? Are the Firefly Funhouse characters now alive? Is the Fiend also back? Are we getting something completely new from Bray? Where does his fit on the roster? So many questions... let's try to answer them!
It's time to get Extreme! WWE Extreme Rules takes place Saturday night in Philadelphia. Can Liv Morgan and Bianca Belair retain their titles or will we see new champions crowned? Will Seth Rollins prove to be the real king of the Fight Pit? Will Finn Balor find a way to make Edge quit?
So many questions and we may have some answers! Join SP3 and Rob Wilkins from Fightful Overbooked as they run down the card and give their predictions.
Liv Morgan says there is no depth she isn't willing to go to retain her SmackDown Women's Championship this Saturday at Extreme Rules. Bring on the chairs, tables, baseball bats, thumbtacks and anything else Ronda has up her sleeve. Liv says Ronda is going to literally have to kill her to take her Title.
Our Rick Ucchino had a chance to chat with Liv this week and they took a deep dive into her match with Ronda. They also talked about the turning point in her title run, her love of the extreme, and arguably the most painful experience of her life to date. All that and more on this special edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
The hits just keep on coming in both WWE and AEW. It just feels like there's something special brewing with Sami Zayn and his story arc with the Bloodline. But just how far can this go?
In the meantime, Saraya (formerly known as Paige) made her shocking return to wrestling last week and she is All Elite. But will she wrestle? Speaking of shocking returns, Candice LeRAE is now on RAW and WWE is already building toward a showdown with Bayley.
Jon Moxley is once again AEW World Champion, CM Punk might be done with the company, and Extreme Rules is extreme once again. There's a lot to catch up on today on Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
WWE is doing a fantastic job of getting people excited for this coming Friday Night SmackDown. Something is going to happen at 9:23pm and the internet has it's theories. There are some signs that point to Bray Wyatt coming back. Could it really be happening?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 will dive down the white rabbit hole on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling and try to figure out what these teases actually mean.
Also, we're getting WarGames AND the Fight Pit on the main roster? Oh Triple H, please don't stop spoiling us any time soon!
In the short time that Triple H has been in charge of WWE creative, we have seen the likes of Johnny Gargano, Karrion Kross, Braun Strowman, Dexter Lumis, Dakota Kai and others return to the company. Reports are that the Game is not done, and more unexpected(!) surprises are on the way.
You know what this means. It's time to play everyone's favorite game show... RECKLESS SPECULATION!
We'll also discuss the latest updates on Bray Wyatt & Jeff Hardy, NXT back in black & gold, PWI Rankings, and whatever the hell is going on with EC3 and the Velveteen Dream. All that and more on the latest Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
They are being denied, but there are reports that the Young Bucks have sent out feelers to WWE with their AEW contracts set to expire in 2024. Let's assume it's true, is this a big deal or not?
WWE reportedly wants to split their World Championships up, but also do not want Roman Reigns to lose ahead of WrestleMania.... quite the creative pickle. Or is it?
Damage CTRL won the Women's Tag Team Championships on RAW Monday night, but still no sign of Sasha Banks or Naomi... so what was the point of putting the belts on Raquel and Aliyah in the first place? Rick Ucchino and SP3 covered all this and more on Tuesday's live edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
There's still plenty of unanswered questions when it comes to what exactly went down after the AEW media scrum at All Out. What we know for sure is that all parties involved, including CM Punk and The Elite have been suspended. They have also been forced to vacate their respective Championships.
CM Punk would have had to do that anyway it turns out. He reportedly tore a muscle in his arm during his match with Jon Moxley at All Out. What does his future in AEW look like? Who will be the next AEW World Champion? What can Tony Khan possibly do to get things back on track? Rick Ucchino and SP3 discuss all that and more on the latest edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
Well... that escalated quickly. After capturing the AEW World Championship in his hometown of Chicago, you'd expect CM Punk to be in a good mood. He was anything but in a good mood and went on an expletive-laden tirade aimed at Colt Cabana, Hangman Page, and AEW's EVPs during the All Out media scrum.
His comments were not well received and a reported fight broke out backstage that involved Punk, Ace Steel, The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega. There are reports of biting and chairs being thrown. It's an absolute mess of a situation with some of AEW's top stars.
Oh... and all of this is overshadowing a great PPV and the return of MJF. Oh yea... WWE also had two big events this week. Lots to cover today on Bleav in Pro Wrestling.
WWE has set up 11 big matches across two shows this weekend and Samira was kind enough to join Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett this week to break down the cards for both Worlds Collide and Clash at the Castle.
After two years as a World Champion in WWE, will Roman Reigns' run come to an end when he faces the hometown hero Drew McIntyre? Can Liv Morgan get her SmackDown Women's Title run back on track with a win over Shayna Baszler? Will either Judgement Day or Damage Control be able to bounce back after their recent losses?
We got it all covered for you on today's special edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
This Saturday at Clash at the Castle will be Shayna Baszler's first opportunity at a Women's World Championship since WrestleMania 36. Our Rick Ucchino sat down with the former NXT Women's Champion to talk about her long road back to the main event scene.
Also, Shayna Baszler is one of the most hated bad guys in NXT history. So is it weird that so many people are happy that she's "back"? And, is she back? Or is this a whole new Shayna Baszler? We dive into all of that on this special edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Well, certainly no one saw this one coming. The Women's Tag Team Title Tournament seemed to be built for Dakota Kai and IYO SKY to capture the gold. In a shocking twist it was Raquel Rodriguez and Aliyah who walked away as the new champs.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 went live Tuesday afternoon to dive into this highly questionable booking decision. The obvious question, is... why? Are we willing to let this play out? Is Damage Control now in damage control mode after taking this big loss? And what does this mean for the rumored return of Sasha Banks and Naomi?
Meanwhile, did WWE make the right decision holding off Matt Riddle and Seth Rollins until Clash at the Castle and is Drew McIntyre set to dethrone Roman Reigns this weekend? You have questions and we hopefully have answers on the latest episode of Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
Time to pick the brain of another prominent member of the wrestling media world. Our Rick Ucchino sat down with Ryan Satin of Fox Sports this past week. The host of Out of Character was very candid about his time at TMZ, transitioning into wrestling media full time, and why he ultimately decided to get out of the news business.
Also, has Ryan ever had the chance to speak with Sasha Banks and Bayley and bury the hatchet over his report after WrestleMania 35? All that and more on a special episode of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Plenty of headlines coming out of AEW Dynamite Wednesday. Jon Moxley obliterated CM Punk to unify the AEW World Titles. What does this mean for Punk moving forward? And what does this mean for All Out with the PPV just days away?
Speaking of All Out, Thunder Rosa will not be there. She will not be cleared to compete due to injury and a new Interim AEW Women's Champion will be crowned. Is it Toni time? A new report says it was supposed to be in Chicago anyway.
Also, more reports of issues backstage in AEW. On top of Punk and Hangman having beef, Eddie Kingston was recently suspended for an incident with Sammy Guevara and there also appears to be real heat between Thunder Rosa and Dr. Britt Baker. SP3 and Jeremy Bennett had plenty to dive into during Thursday night's live stream.
Rebel hearts everywhere were filled with joy as Johnny Gargano made his surprising return to WWE. Gargano is now a member of the RAW roster and his made his intentions clear why he came back. However, an old friend appears to be his first roadblock in his quest to win Championships on the main roster.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 went live Tuesday afternoon to break down Gargano's return and so much more. Edge may have just set a date for his retirement. Could Rhea Ripley and Beth Phoenix throw down in the near future? What about Bayley and Trish Stratus? Is the Women's Tag Team Title Tournament cursed? We got it all covered in our live stream playback of Bleav in Pro Wrestling.
In our final interview from SummerSlam media day, Rick Ucchino caught up with Damian Priest to talk all things Judgement Day. Including turning on Edge, the evolution of Rhea Ripley, targeting the Mysterio's and more.
Also, Priest addresses the elephant in the room and talks about what will be different for him now that Triple H is in charge of WWE creative.
We we're back in primetime Thursday night and tried to answer some big looming questions after Wednesday night's AEW Dynamite. Why are we getting CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley next week instead of at All Out? And what in the world is going on between Punk and Hangman Adam Page?
Also, to no one's surprise whatsoever, Kenny Omega made his return to in ring action for the first time in months. The Elite is back and have to be considered the clear cut favorites to win the Trios Tournament.
Join Rick Ucchino, SP3 and Jeremy Bennett as they dive into all that and more! The guys may even play a round of everyone's favorite game show... RECKLESS SPECULATION!
It's been quite the turn around for WWE programming ever since Triple H took over, or has it? Some are questioning whether the changes that have been implemented will have yield any long-term positive results for the company.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back with the audio version of their live Tuesday afternoon stream where they debate those sentiments and much more.
RAW was firing on all cylinders Monday night, led by a spectacular confrontation between Kevin Owens and Drew McIntyre. The guys will react and play a game of stock up, stock down now that the Triple H era is in full swing.
CM Punk made his return from injury on a very bloody episode of AEW Dynamite. A showdown with Jon Moxley at All Out appears likely, as long as the AEW World Champion is cleared in time.
It appears Kris Statlander won't be back anytime soon due to injury, so does that mean it's Toni time? Who has the leg up in the Trios Championship Tournament? Who will be the Young Bucks partner? Can Triple H keep the surprise train rolling? And what's new with Bray Wyatt?
Join Rick Ucchino, SP3, and Jeremy Bennett as the guys dive into all of this and so much more!
Hey there, we're back! There's a lot to catch up on after taking the last week off. Triple H is in charge and he's keeping wrestling fans on their toes. The honeymoon phase will eventually wear off, but right now there's a certain level of excitement to RAW and SmackDown that hasn't been around in quite some time.
Join Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett as they dive into all the recent changes and talk about what's worked and what hasn't so far. Also, you can now add Dexter Lumis to the list of recently released talent that has returned to the company. Or at least we think after he was arrested last night.
We do know that Karrion Kross and Scarlett are back on SmackDown and they have put Roman Reigns on notice. The bracket for the Women's Tag Team Title Tournament has been released and it's... something. Not bad, but... something. Let's talk about it on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Bobby Lashley is the reigning United States Champion, but for how long? He puts the Title on the line tonight against Ciampa, so now is as good a time as any to drop Rick's conversation with him from SummerSlam weekend.
The All Mighty talks about holding on to that U.S. Title, working with Theory, the mind set of younger talent, a potential match with Gunther at Survivor Series and more!
Ciampa is coming off 7 year run as one of the staples of NXT, but he's just getting started on WWE's main roster. Our Rick Ucchino was at the SummerSlam Press Junket and caught up with the former NXT Champion.
They talked about Triple H taking over as head of WWE Creative and the surprise he had for him at NXT Stand and Deliver. Also, working with the Miz, why he doesn't mind it, adjusting to the main roster and more!
It's a whole new ballgame in WWE. Triple H came out swinging his first night running a premium live event. Bayley is back, Iyo Sky has been called up, Dakota Kai has been rehired, Becky Lynch is a babyface and Ronda Rousey is a heel. That's just the Women's Division and Triple H says he's just getting started.
Also, how insane was Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar? An f'n tractor lifted the ring 15 feet in the air mid-match. Like, what? Let's talk about it on today's special live edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
There are so many questions that need answered as we head into WWE SummerSlam on Saturday. Will Triple H make a creative splash? What role will Seth Rollins play after his match with Riddle was pulled? Will history repeat itself when Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair run it back at the Biggest Party of the Summer?
Tom Fiorvanti, formerly of ESPN joins Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett to give his thoughts on everything that's been going down in recent weeks. The guys will also run down the card and make their selections.
Has Mr. SummerSlam really been pulled from the SummerSlam card? Yes, for now. Seth Rollins and Riddle are no longer facing each other, but this feels like Triple H has something else up his sleeve.
Speaking of Triple H, CM Punk was asked recently about all the changes in WWE. And as one would expect, he did not mince words. The AEW World Champion remains skeptical about whether Vince McMahon is really retired and called out WWE for their treatment of Sasha Banks and Naomi in the process.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to break it all down on top of last night's incredible AEW Dynamite, which saw a new Champion crowned, a major return announced, and big babyface turn. All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Happy Corbin has a big match-up this Saturday at WWE SummerSlam when he takes on his old Indianapolis Colts teammate Pat McAfee. Turns out that going to WWE together was always the plan for both Corbin and McAfee and now these former (and mostly current) friends get to perform on one of the biggest stages in WWE.
Our Rick Ucchino got to sit down with Happy this week, and not to ruin his reputation, but he's actually a really good dude. They talked about everything from Kansas City BBQ, to football, to a potential babyface turn. Oh yeah. Could the most hated man in all of WWE take a crack at being a good guy one day? Find out on today's special edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
In yet another shocking move, Triple H has now taken over as head of all of WWE Creative. The announcement coming on the heels of Vince McMahon's retirement announcement, and reports that Bruce Prichard would remain in charge for the immediate future.
Fans are excited, but should they be? Is this move enough to give eternal pessimist SP3 hope that significant positive change is on the horizon? He joins Rick Ucchino this afternoon on Bleav in Pro Wrestling Live to dive into all the fallout from the latest WWE shake-up.
Vince McMahon has retired from WWE. That's a sentence that bears repeating. Vince McMahon has retired from WWE. All of it. He's no longer in charge of creative which means we are heading into uncharted waters. There is no possible way of expecting what's to come in the weeks ahead.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back for a special live Sunday edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling. The guys will talk Vince leaving, Brock leaving and then coming back, some top Superstars feeling uneasy about the situation and so much more!
The main event on AEW Dynamite was overbooked hot mess. It's wrestling, things happen, but the planning for the Barded Wire Death Match could have been much better. Plus, why did Chris Jericho win? Also, why does AEW have a deeper and better thought out Women's Tag Team Division than WWE right now?
In the meantime, a new report suggests that Theory could lose his MITB cash-in attempt as soon as SummerSlam. All because Cody Rhodes wasn't available to win the case. Is it time to retire the MITB concept? All those questions and more will be discussed on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
The Fallen Goddess is unleashed, unfiltered, and ready to remind everyone just how good she is at being a professional wrestler. Athena caught up with our Rick Ucchino on a special episode of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
The former NXT Women's Champion says she's ready to unleash the warrior who was subdued at times during her run in WWE. Now that she's in AEW, Athena has the ability to showcase everything in her arsenal with a completely unfiltered move set.
Also, while she has a great amount of respect for Jade Cargill, Athena is ready to go to war over that TBS Championship.
It sure doesn't feel like SummerSlam is 11 short days away. While the event itself is sure to be spectacular, the build continues to be lackluster in many areas. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back live this week to discuss if it's too late to change that. Plus, great news on Kenny Omega!
Meantime, the RAW Women's Title Match has been made official. Becky Lynch will get another shot at Bianca Belair. Can their collective star power and talent get people over the drag of seeing another rematch on the card?
Should fans be upset that Alexa Bliss won (and then lost) the 24/7 Championship? Will you watch Ric Flair's last match? All these questions and more will be answered on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Renee Paquette is in full on prep mode for a special episode of The Sessions as she'll be reuniting with Bryan Danielson at Starrcast V! The former WWE host took time out of her busy schedule to chat with our Rick Ucchino.
They talked about the cult following for Talking Smack, whether WWE Backstage could work today, the growing world of podcasting, becoming a mom, moving to Cincinnati and whether or not it's getting any easier to watch Jon Moxley's matches.
Get all of that and so much more on today's special edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
In a truly shocking turn of events, the Young Bucks second AEW World Tag Team Title reign has ended after four weeks. Swerve in Our Glory pulled off the shocking upset last night on Fyter Fest Night One.
Meantime, fans received an update on both Big E and Sasha Banks yesterday. When will E wrestle again? Is the Boss actually done with WWE? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to break it all down and get caught up on some other issues from the week.
Should WWE book a triple threat match for the RAW Women's Championship at SummerSlam? Did they just make the worst booking decision in the history of NXT? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
There's no discussion to be had anymore. It's time for Vince McMahon to step away from WWE, at the very least temporarily. The latest WSJ report says Mr. McMahon coerced a former talent into sexual favors, and then demoted and fired that talent when she would not continue with said favors.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss the likelihood that McMahon does walk away, and what happens if he does. Meantime, is it already time to hit the panic button on Liv Morgan's Title run? What should we read into the latest reports on Sasha Banks and Naomi? Did WWE make the right decision in turning Lacey Evans heel? Is Theory a real threat to Roman Reigns?
Get all that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
We're back! After a brief hiatus, Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett return to hit all the major topics from this week in wrestling. Including Wardlow's big TNT Championship win, Liv Morgan's move to SmackDown, Shotzi deleting Twitter and more.
Also on the show today, the SummerSlam card is starting to take shape. Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns, Pat McAfee vs. Happy Corbin, Lashley vs. Theory... Where's your excitement level for this show and how did WWE miss the boat with Bobby Lashley?
Surprises in the Bank! Not only did Liv Morgan finally win the big one by capturing the Money in the Bank briefcase this past Saturday, she immediately cashed it in to become SmackDown Women's Champion. Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett are back to discuss Liv's big night and what it means moving forward.
Meantime, in a critically panned decision, WWE put the Money in the Bank briefcase in the hands of Austin Theory. When and where might he cash it in? Rick thinks he has the best idea on how it should all go down. Also, did you fall for it? Did you think for a split second Bray Wyatt was coming back to WWE? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Lacey Evans is looking to pick up right where she left off in 2021. After taking time away to expand her family, Lacey has an opportunity to win the Money in the Bank briefcase Saturday Night.
Rick Ucchino had a chance to sit down with Lacey Evans ahead of Saturday's premium live event to talk about her decision to take time away during the biggest push of her career, working with Ric Flair and Charlotte Flair, MITB at WWE Headquarters and so much more!
14 Superstars will be battling it out this Saturday at WWE Money in the Bank for a guaranteed World Title shot at a time and place of their choosing. Will the man who orchestrated the heist of the century make history once again? Can Big Time Becks get the one big win that has eluded her thus far in her Hall of Fame career? Will there be any huge surprises?
Maggie from Fightful Overbooked joins Rick Ucchino and SP3 as they break down all the scenarios and make their final predictions. Also... does Maggie Bleav she can beat SP3 in a trivia challenge? Tune in and find out!
It's very hard to condense down what we saw last night into just a few sentences. Simply put, Blood and Guts was insane. Thumbtacks, broken glass, forks, skewers, tables and more. Just pure carnage. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to recap a crazy night on AEW Dynamite.
Also on the show today: Who will be Jon Moxley's first challenger for the AEW Interim World Championship? Are we ready for the awesomeness that is heel Lauchasauras? And Billy Gunn is siding with the Acclaimed over his own kids? Yea, we get it.
The man who broke the story about Sasha Banks release is doubling down on his report. We now have a date of when it supposedly happened, but if that's the case, why is she still listed on the active roster internally? The saga continues.
It was ladies night again on NXT 2.0 as the multi-colored brand continues to find it's footing. Several Title matches have been set for The Great American Bash. Meantime, AEW Blood and Guts is tonight. Could this match be the set up for Jon Moxley's first challenger as Interim World Champion? Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett discuss that and more on today's episode.
Last night was all about John Cena as he celebrates 20 years in WWE. Monday Night RAW featured special appearances, several teases, and an address to the WWE Universe, but no concrete evidence of his next match.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 will dive into all things Cena on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Live, including whether Cena's appearances do more harm than good for WWE. Also, MITB is just days away and the fields for both matches are set. Except they're not.
Where was Kevin Owens last night? Does WWE have time to get this last qualifying match in before Saturday? The guys will discuss that and answer your questions!
Claudio Castagnoli, the man many know as Cesaro, is now All Elite. Claudio made his AEW Debut at Forbidden Door to a huge pop from the crowd. Will fans finally see the push for Claudio that they always wanted for Cesaro?
Jon Moxley is the new AEW Interim World Champion, but did the predictability of the outcome cool down the finish? Adam Cole reportedly suffered a head injury at Forbidden Door. Meantime, John Cena makes his return to WWE tonight on RAW.
Graham Matthews of Bleacher Report is in for SP3 today. He and Rick will tackle all this and more, plus answer your questions!
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to break down Sunday's historic AEW vs. NJPW PPV Forbidden Door, and they aren't alone. Nick Hausman from Wrestling Inc stops by to give his thoughts.
Who will walk away with the AEW Interim World Championship? Could Adam Cole or Hangman Page shock the wrestling world and capture the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship? Is it Toni time in the AEW Women's Division? Can Nick beat SP3 in our Bleav Trivia Challenge? Tune in and find out!
A certain WWE Hall of Famer made headlines twice this week. First Booker T said he was unsure if Sasha Banks would be a good fit in AEW. Really? He also made some comments that reignited the keyboard warriors battle over Adam Cole's physique. Again we say... Really?
Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett are back on Bleav in Pro Wrestling to dive into all that, plus recap a fun NXT 2.0. Santos Escobar appears set to go to war with Tony D one more time, while Roxane Perez may do something stupid. Looks like she's going to use her golden opportunity to help someone else. Oh to be young again.
The card for MITB just took a significant hit as Rhea Ripley will not be medically cleared in time to challenge Bianca Belair for the RAW Women's Title. Meantime, Becky Lynch appears to be on the road to missing the show as well.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 return for today's live edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast. They'll dive into all the fallout from Monday Night RAW including another appearance from Vince McMahon as well as proof that Elias and Ezekiel really are two different people(?)!
Also, get reaction to John Laurinaitis being placed on administrative leave pending a review from the WWE Board of Directors.
What a week in professional wrestling. Vince McMahon steps down as WWE CEO, but it's time he hands over the creative reigns to someone else. Booking Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar again proves he's truly out of ideas.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back for Monday's edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling. The guys will dive into all of the Vince fallout or potential lack thereof. Who should Roman Reigns be facing at SummerSlam instead of Lesnar?
Also, WWE reportedly believes they can clone Sasha Banks as she appears to be halfway out the door. Is this arrogance or stupidity?
What a day for news in the world of professional wrestling. The Wall Street Journal is reporting Vince McMahon is being investigated by the WWE Board for an alleged settlement with a former employee. Meanwhile, Wrestling Inc is reporting that Sasha Banks has been released by the company.
Rick and Sid saw that news break as they were recording, so watch until the end to get their genuine reactions. On top of all that, there was a pretty darn good AEW Dynamite last night. We'll talk about as much as we can on a packed Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Seth Rollins has qualified for the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, while Becky Lynch has made her intentions clear on the women's side. Should the Drip King and Queen be considered the favorites to win those briefcases?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back today to discuss. Also on the show today: Jeff Hardy was arrested for DUI for the third time in 10 years. AEW responded by suspending him indefinitely. Was SP3 right about a potential women's tag team? And has WWE reverted to their old ways with Bobby Lashley? All that and your comments on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast Live!
Three huge World Championship matches appear to be set in the near future. It starts this Friday when Roman Reigns defends the WWE Universal Championship for the first time since WrestleMania.
In the meantime, Jon Moxely gets the man he's always wanted in Hiroshi Tanahashi. Switchblade Jay White is the new IWGP Heavyweight Champion, which means a date with Hangman Page is coming up at Forbidden Door, right?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to get you caught up on everything that went down this weekend in professional wrestling.
We all knew it didn't really matter who won the Casino Battle Royal on Wednesday Night's AEW Dynamite. Jon Moxley was always headed to Forbidden Door and now it's official after his win over Kyle O'Reilly.
Even though the outcome didn't mean much in the end, some AEW faithful we're questioning why some big names were left out of the battle royal and why some others didn't win the match. Rick Ucchino and SP3 will dive into all that on today's episode.
Also, did Wardlow bury the Interim AEW Title and why does Tony Khan feel the need to add ANOTHER men's singles Championship?
Another NXT alum made their return to 2.0 Tuesday. Apollo Crews has a new look, no accent, and is coming after Bron Breakker. Could Crews finally get to show is worth to main roster creative or is this another enjoy it while it lasts kind of thing?
Speaking of creative, WWE and Edge reportedly did not see eye-to-eye on the direction for The Judgement Day and that may be why he was pulled from the group.
MITB is just around the corner. Could everyone be overlooking an obvious briefcase winner on the men's side? Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett are back to break it all down on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
What was the point of that? That's a question that could have been asked many times over the course of a very interesting Monday Night RAW. Judgment Day turns on Edge. Seth Rollins attacks Cody Rhodes, again. Becky Lynch loses 24/7 Title match. Strange times.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back for today's live edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast to talk about all of that and more. Including, John Cena's announced return to WWE at the end of the month! Join the guys this afternoon and let's have a good time.
It's one thing to finish a match after a devastating injury. It's absolutely next level to do what Cody Rhodes did at Hell in a Cell, defeating Seth Rollins with a torn pec. A truly iconic performance. Now comes the fallout. What does the next several months without Cody Rhodes look like in WWE?
Speaking of devastating injuries, AEW Champion CM Punk is out of action indefinitely with a broken foot and Bryan Danielson is also reportedly injured. A summer of fun for wrestling fans has now turned into a summer of funk.
Rick and SP3 are back to break it all down on the latest live edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett are here on their God given day off to breakdown a pretty good NXT 2.0: In Your House card. Will Joe Gacy finally overcome Bron Breakker and capture his first ever NXT Championship?
What about Mandy Rose? Can she stay on top of the NXT Women's Division or will Wendy Choo sleep her wa..... Nope. Never mind. That sounds bad. Will Wendy best Mandy? Will Toxic Attraction hang on to the Tag Team Titles as well? Solo Sikoa's got next, but against who? So much to be decided tonight. How will things shake out?
Rick and Jeremy will tell you what to expect on this special edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Damian Priest sat down with Rick Ucchino this week to discuss all things Hell in a Cell as The Judgment Day is set for a huge 6-person tag team match against AJ Styles, Finn Balor, and Liv Morgan.
The Punishment of the Guilty also dove into his partnership with Edge, what it's like working with one of his idols, finally getting to work with Rhea Ripley, who he'd like to see join The Judgment Day and more!
Will it be a clean sweep for Cody Rhodes over Seth Rollins as these two bitter rivals meet inside Hell in a Cell? Can Mustafa Ali capture the United States Championship in his hometown of Chicago? Will Big Time Becky Lynch complete her climb back to the top of the WWE Women's Division?
So many questions heading into Sunday's Hell in a Cell premium live event and Connor Casey from Comic Book is here to help the guys answer them all. Also, does Connor Bleav he can take down SP3 in a trivia challenge?
Welp... MJF went there last night. And kudos to Tony Khan for allowing him to go there. Whether this angle is a work, a shoot or a combo of both, it does not matter. MJF vs. Tony Khan is now the best story in pro wrestling.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to dive into MJF's pipe bomb promo last night and ask a very important question, where were the lies in MJF's words?
Also on the show: Is Chris Jericho about to go bald? Where does a returning Miro fit in the ever changing landscape that is AEW? Bray Wyatt could soon be making a return to wrestling... but where? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
All the security in the world couldn't keep Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins apart from one another as their rivalry reached a boiling point on RAW. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back for Bleav in Pro Wrestling Live to break down a strong go-home angle, that surprisingly did not close the show.
Also, two more matches we're made official for Hell in a Cell on Sunday. Did that do anything to up the excitement level for this PLE? Will SmackDown have any matches on this card? Does SmackDown have any direction at all right now? Can MJF and Tony Khan find some common ground and is Jeff Hardy ok? All that and more, plus your comments!
First the first time in nearly a decade, CM Punk is a World Heavyweight Champion in professional wrestling. Did his match with Hangman Adam Page live up to the hype and did the right man win?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back for Monday's LIVE edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling and they have all the Double or Nothing fallout covered for you. Including the continued saga of MJF. Yes, he showed up to work Sunday. But will he show up again any time soon?
Also, it was a great event last night. But was it a little too much? The guys will discuss all that and more, plus your questions!
AEW Double or Nothing is live this Sunday on PPV. Will CM Punk win his first World Championship in 9 years when he takes on Hangman Adam Page? Can Serena Deeb get the best of Thunder Rosa one more time? Will Adam Cole and Dr. Britt Baker become the new power couple by bringing home both Owen Hart Tournament Titles?
Join Rick Ucchino, SP3, and Chris "Doc" Mueller of Bleacher Report as they breakdown the entire card and give their official picks. Plus... does Doc BLEAV he can beat SP3 in a Trivia Challenge?!
Rick Ucchino had a chance to sit down with AEW's Ricky Starks ahead of the Double or Nothing PPV this Sunday. Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs take on Jurassic Express and Swerve Strickland & Keith Lee in a triple threat match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
Rick and Ricky talked about potentially winning tag team gold and what that would mean for Team Taz, returning home to New Orleans and the best part about growing up in the Big Easy, his passions outside of wrestling, HOOKHausen and more!
Becky Lynch was given an opportunity to earn her way into the RAW Women's Title Match at Hell in a Cell and succeeded. So Bianca Belair will defend her Championship against both Asuka and Becky Lynch next Sunday in Chicago. Was that the right move to make? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss.
Also on the show today: Randy Orton appears to be out for a bit of time. So where does that leave the Usos and their newly won Undisputed Tag Team Titles? It's all but guaranteed that The Judgement Day will be adding another member, but who should it be? And is it time for Alexa Bliss to be Women's Champion once again? The guys discuss all that and more on today's bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Sasha Banks and Naomi have been suspended indefinitely by WWE after they walked out on Monday Night RAW last week. Disciplinary action was expected, but WWE seems to be going out of their way to paint the former Tag Team Champions as 100% in the wrong.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back for a live edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling. They will discuss the latest fallout, including how WWE can fill the void left behind by Sasha and Naomi's absence. Also, AEW Double or Nothing is getting more and more stacked by the day. Which match has the guy's most excited for Sunday's big PPV?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back on a special live edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling. We're the jokers wild or mild on Dynamite last night? The guys will break down Johnny's Elite's surprise AEW debut and whether fans got excited about a different Johnny at first.
Also, Konosuke Takeshita is a special, special talent. He and Hangman tore the house down last night, but it was CM Punk's commentary that made that match even better. The Double or Nothing card gets even more stacked, and could you no sell anything as well as Wardlow did those belt lashes?
New reports are starting the shine some light on exactly why Sasha Banks and Naomi laid down their Women's Tag Team Titles and left RAW this past Monday. It's sounding like it had to do with creative disagreements with WWE instead of issues with other talent, as WWE's statement led people to believe.
Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett are back to discuss the latest there and whether they believe Sasha and Naomi's walk-out will result in real change.
Plus, they guys will discuss the latest great mystery on Monday Night RAW. Will we ever get an answer as to why Ciampa attacked Mustafa Ali? Oh and NXT was on last night. They'll touch on the show as well on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Last night's Monday Night RAW was a wild one after reports surfaced that Sasha Banks and Naomi walked-out before their scheduled main event match to determine the No. 1 Contender for the RAW Women's Championship.
The bizarre situation was made even stranger after WWE released a statement about it's reigning Women's Tag Team Champions. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to try and peel back all the layers on this story, at least from what (we think) we know right now.
WWE apparently plans to hold Roman Reigns out of it's upcoming Hell in a Cell PPV. Which means both World Titles remain parked after Reigns win a WrestleMania. This could be a good thing though... if WWE wants it to be.
Also, the contract saga between MJF and Tony Khan continues as Maxwell seems dead set on making sure the "Great Bidding War of 2024" takes place. Who's right? Who's wrong? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back on this live edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling to discuss that and so much more!
Jeff Hardy is moving on to the semi-finals of the Owen Hart tournament after defeating Darby Allin in their opening round match. If this match is any indication for how the rest of the tournament will be, we are in for a real treat.
Meantime, Long Island was once again AEW's alternate reality as hometown hero MJF was cheered out of the building while Wardlow and CM Punk received less favorable reactions. Leads you to question, how good of a babyface could MJF be? SP3 and Jeremy Bennett are here to discuss that and much more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Roman's reign of terror is WWE will reportedly continue for sometime. Multiple outlets say Reigns' new deal will include less dates but he's still set for TV tapings and PLV. But the panic from fans should tell WWE something. Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett are back to dive into everything surrounding the Tribal Chief.
Also on the show today, a whole lot on non-sense. WWE is reportedly going to have the Tag Team Title Unification Match but has no plans to unify the RAW and SmackDown Championships. After weeks of promos on SmackDown, Lacey Evans has been moved to RAW where she'll likely be buried on the depth chart. What does WWE have against building some depth on SmackDown? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
WWE creative has really leaned into its depth on the RAW Women's Division as of late. 13 women were featured on last night's episode, highlighted by a returning Alexa Bliss. That said, Rick Ucchino and SP3 believe some things could have been done differently and are back to explain.
Also on the show: Why was Cody Rhodes booked into a United States Championship match when everyone and their brother could see the finish coming a mile away? Who is Mustafa Ali feuding with? Is it Miz? Is it Theory? Is it Ciampa? Does WWE know? The guys will get into all that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
WrestleMania Backlash is in the rearview mirror and it feels like nothing is resolved. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins don't appear to be done with one another. AJ Styles still has a bone to pick with Edge, and now Rhea Ripley. Madcap and Corbin are not close to done with each other. The only feud that seemed to end last night was Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey.
The Queen will reportedly take some time off after saying "I Quit" at Backlash. So, what does this mean for the NEW SmackDown Women's Champion? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss all that and more on a special live edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
The man who has become the gold standard for breaking news in wrestling journalism, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, joins the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast for the first time to break down WrestleMania Backlash.
SRS will join Rick Ucchino and SP3 as they make their picks for Sunday's PLV. Also, does Sean Ross Sapp BLEAV he can beat SP3 in a trivia challenge?!
WrestleMania Backlash is this weekend and the Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre is set to team up with RK-Bro to battle the Bloodline. Rick Ucchino had a chance to sit down with McIntyre this week to talk about squaring off with Roman Reigns once again and how weird it is to now team up with Randy Orton.
They also talked about WWE's upcoming UK stadium show, becoming the first man to kick out of Happy Corbin's End of Days and the scare with Madcap Moss at Elimination Chamber.
The battle over the AEW World Championship took an unexpected turn last night as Hangman Adam Page showed a much more aggressive side of himself. Could a heel turn be in the works ahead of his match with CM Punk? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss.
Also on the show: Mercedes Martinez defeats Deonna Purrazzo to become the Undisputed ROH Women's Champion. If WWE could have a do-over, would they choose Thunder Rosa or Wardlow? Speaking of the big man, what could MJF be planning next for his disgruntled employee? Plus, the bracket is out for the Men's Owen Hart Tournament! Who you got?
Bron Breakker and Cameron Grimes walked into NXT Spring Breakin' with all the gold and they left with all the gold. What's next for both Champions and their challengers from last night? Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett are back to discuss that and more!
Also on the show: Should WWE be altering their expectations for NXT 2.0 now that it's pretty clear to fans how the brand will be used moving forward? Did WWE do enough to acknowledge the releases of Malcolm Bivens, Persia Pirotta, and Dexter Lumis? AEW is set to launch a new reality show, will you watch? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
There’s a lot to be excited about with the RAW Women’s Division. Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Asuka, and Sonya Deville are getting time and in separate feuds. Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H could be something special. Dana and Tamina are doing their thing. AND we’re still waiting for Alexa. So... why aren't any of these ladies on WrestleMania Backlash?
Also on the show: Shouldn't WWE be going out of it's way to make WrestleMania Backlash a bigger deal? Mustafa Ali is taking an L already? How long will the alliance of Finn Balor and AJ Styles last? How can WWE justify keeping Roderick Strong when they are cutting people who actually want to be there? Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett dive into all that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
WWE spent weeks building up to a huge Tag Team Title Unification Match at WrestleMania Backlash, only to scrap it at the last minute for a generic six man tag match... Ok, why? Rick Ucchino and SP3 will be in for a special live addition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast to answer that question and so much more.
On the show today: There were unfortunately another round of NXT cuts on Friday and some of them were real head scratchers. Also, some heartbreaking and concerning details surrounding Ember Moon's final months in WWE.
Maria Kanellis-Bennett is doing something she never thought she would. She's starting up her own wrestling promotion. Maria sat down with Rick Ucchino this week to talk about how and why Women's Wrestling Army came to be.
Maria also touched on her time in ROH, whether she believes that the promotion is in good hands with Tony Khan, when she could come on board with ROH\AEW, fighting for her fellow competitors, and what improvements could be made to women's wrestling across the board
Scorpio Sky defeated Sammy Guevara Wednesday night on AEW Dynamite to recapture the TNT Championship. But that has many people asking why he dropped the belt two weeks ago in the first place. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss that and much more on the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Also on the show today: Becky Lynch lit the internet on fire this week with her comments on the AEW Women's Division. Did the IWC overreact? Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler went old school last night, but did their match live up to the expectations? And could a Christian heel turn led to Jurassic Express dropping the Tag Team Titles?
Asuka and Mustafa Ali both made their surprising returns to WWE on RAW Monday Night. The Empress confronting her old rival Becky Lynch, while Ali has his sights set on the United States Championship. Which return are the guys more excited for?
Also on the show today: Rick Ucchino and SP3 will break down the booking of the RAW Women's Championship Match last night and why it doesn't deserve as much criticism as it's been getting. Would the guys rather see Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton fight or team up? Is Austin Theory the next John Cena? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Join Rick Ucchino and SP3 for a special live edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast. Randy Orton is celebrating 20 years in WWE, but has he ever been better than he is right now?
Roman Reigns needs a new opponent, but who? SmackDown seems to be missing something, but what? Two major returns could be on the horizon, including one we'll have to see to believe. All that and comments from the audience.
SmackDown's Women's Division got a major boost the week after WrestleMania when Raquel Rodriguez made her debut on the Blue Brand. Big Mami Cool sat down this week with Rick Ucchino to talk about the crazy week she had leading up to her debut, WWE deciding to change her name, Triple H's influence on her and so much more!
Tony Khan came through once again on his latest major announcement. AEW and NJPW will be hosting a joint show this summer in Chicago called Forbidden Door. Just how big of a deal is this? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to answer that question and so much more!
Also on the show: Should CM Punk defeat Hangman Adam Page at Double or Nothing to capture the AEW World Championship? Hook vs. Danhausen?! CASH vs. DAX?! Tony Khan continues to build on his reputation as a tremendous booker. But who wins those matches and why?
Joe Gacy went above and beyond to manipulate Bron Breakker into giving him an NXT Title opportunity. Apparently, he didn't realize all he had to do was ask. Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett are back to break down all of the wild antics last night on NXT 2.0 on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Also on the show: Did Duke Hudson and Dexter Lumis blow their only chance to become Tag Team Champions? Is Roxanne Perez already being positioned to take the Women's Championship from Mandy Rose? What's next for Becky Lynch? And get ready to celebrate Randy Orton week. Got a favorite memory of the Viper?
Cody Rhodes' rivalry with Seth Rollins kicked up a notch Monday when he ended up taking on a mystery challenger of Rollins' choosing. But did things fall flat when the Nightmare beat Kevin Owens by count out? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Also on the show: Austin Theory is the new United States Champion, but did WWE jump the gun? Rhea Ripley turned on Liv Morgan, did they make the right call in going through with the heel turn? Creative reportedly chose to keep Alexa Bliss on the bench ahead of WrestleMania, are we surprised? Also what does Kushida's reported departure mean for him?
The WWE Tag Team Title Unification match has been set for WrestleMania Backlash. Rick Ucchino and SP3 have both said that this is a smart move, but what does this mean in the grand scheme of the company? The guys are back for a special LIVE edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling!
Also on the show: Did AEW go too far with the barbed wire crown spot on Good Friday? Did AEW make a mistake by putting the TNT Championship back on Sammy Guevara? Is Tony Khan going to let fans down with his announcement on Wednesday? Is WWE going too far with the name changes? And LA Knight a manager... YEAH! or NO?!
Samoa Joe defeated Minoru Suzuki to capture the ROH TV Title, but then Satnam Singh crashed the party to a pretty flat reaction. Is it time to end the blackout gimmick? It's a Tru Heel Heat Takeover day as SP3 and the guys recap last night's jampacked AEW Dynamite!
Also on the show today: Jurassic Express retained their tag team gold against ReDRagon. The guys were expecting a Title change, so if not O'Reilly and Fish, is FTR being set up as the next AEW Tag Team Champions? Did you hear that pop last night? Is it time to pull the trigger on a Ricky Starks babyface turn? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
The folks in charge of NXT went high end shopping and ended up adding a BOAT to their ranks. Natalya appears to be set for an extended stay on 2.0 after she showed up last night and attacked Cora Jade. Rick Ucchino and Jeremy Bennett are here to break down what this means, including the void this move will leave on the main roster.
Also on the show today: Pretty Deadly capture the NXT Tag Team Championships after beating the Creeds. What's next for Dakota Kai after she failed to win the NXT Women's Championship? Could Solo Sikoa be main roster bound soon? And Tony Khan is a mad man for giving us this card tonight on AEW Dynamite. All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Seth Rollins wants another shot at Cody Rhodes and he's going to get it at WrestleMania Backlash. Could Cody lose his first match back already? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss the booking possibilities for this match and more.
Bianca Belair has a new challenger for her RAW Women's Championship after Sonya Deville manipulated and abused her power's to get a Title shot. There's just one glaring problem according to SP3. Jon Moxley's name was all over social media yesterday. Apparently his AEW contract is up soon. Could he actually leave and head back to WWE? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
WWE used the SmackDown after WrestleMania to bolster the Blue Brand's roster. All of them are familiar faces, but some have not so familiar names. Can Rick Ucchino and SP3 look past the changes and focus on the talent themselves?
Also on the show: Are the guys buying or selling Shinsuke Nakamura as the first challenger to Roman Reigns after his win over Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania? Which new call up as the best chance for long term success? Should Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley be split up if they don't capture the Women's Tag Titles tonight on RAW? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
There just isn't a hotter Tag Team Division is all of professional wrestling right now than what you'll find in AEW. And FTR may just be the best damn team in the world right now. They put on an absolute classic with the Young Bucks last night on Dynamite. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to break that down and more.
Also on the show: Samoa Joe looks right at home in AEW. Is it time to turn Jade Cargill babyface? Could we see multiple NXT call-ups on SmackDown tomorrow night? One name we won't see in WWE anymore is Nash Carter, he was released yesterday just days after winning tag team gold with Wes Lee. So much to get to on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
WWE closed out a great weekend of professional wrestling on Monday, but did they end it on a high note? We saw some great promo work, solid matches, a couple questionable decisions, a surprise or two... but was that enough? Are the expectations for the RAW after Mania too high now?
Also... Ezekiel? Ezekiel?! Rick Ucchino and SP3 will break it all down on the first ever LIVE edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast. Bring your questions for the guys and let's have a good time!
The biggest WrestleMania match of all-time ended with Roman Reigns standing tall over Brock Lesnar. The Tribal Chiefs historic run will continue, but did this final chapter with Brock fall a little short? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss that and so much more.
WrestleMania Sunday was full of great and not so great moments, but still memorable. Vince McMahon "wrestled" at age 76 and then took the worst Stone Cold Stunner ever. Johnny Knoxville beat Sami Zayn with a giant mouse trap. Sasha Banks finally snapped her WrestleMania losing streak. Pat McAfee is a SUPERSTAR! So much to dive into on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
That is going to be hard to top. WrestleMania Saturday was nothing short of spectacular, and Rick Ucchino and SP3 are going to try and break it all down in today's episode.
Stone Cold Steve Austin wrestled his first match in 19 years and defeated Kevin Owens in the main event. Cody Rhodes returned to WWE and beat Seth Rollins. Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch stole the show! Charlotte beat Ronda Rousey?! Drew McIntyre kicked out of End of Days? So much to get into on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
(NOTE: Some tech difficulties with Rick's mic, we do apologize.)
Fans will be on the edge of their seat, pun intended, when AJ Styles battles Edge on WrestleMania Sunday. Rick Ucchino had a chance to catch up with the Phenomenal One at the WrestleMania 38 Press Tour and they talked about this dream match for both men. Also, they touched on the Undertaker and why AJ is not happy that he was the Hall of Famer's last ever match.
Sami Zayn has one of the most talked about matches on the entire WrestleMania Card when he takes on Johnny Knoxville, of Jackass fame. Rick Ucchino had a chance to catch up with the 3x Intercontinental Champion at the WrestleMania 38 Press Tour and they talked about the build for this anything goes contest.
Needless to say, Zayn has been having an absolute blast. But how is preparing for this match different, compared to last year's bout with Kevin Owens? Rick asked him that and much more.
Becky Lynch has a huge match this weekend as she puts her WWE RAW Women's Championship on the line against Bianca Belair. Rick Ucchino had a chance to catch up with Big Time Becks at the WrestleMania 38 Press Tour and they talked about the build for this gargantuan match-up between two WrestleMania main event winners.
Rick also talked to Rebecca Quin and the importance of mental health and what a champion Big E has been as he recovers from a broken neck.
Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo have a huge match tonight on WrestleMania SmackDown as they challenge Ricochet for the Intercontinental Championship. Rick Ucchino had a chance to catch up with Los Lotharios at the WrestleMania 38 Press Tour and they talked about tonight's match, tagging with one another vs. wrestling each other, and those kiss cam segments.
Rhea Ripley has a huge match this weekend as she and Liv Morgan challenge for the Women's Tag Team Championships. Rick Ucchino had a chance to catch up with Rhea at the WrestleMania 38 Press Tour and they talked about how she loves teaming with Liv Morgan. Also, her time with Nikki A.S.H and what she learned from her first RAW Women's Title run.
Former WWE broadcaster and host of 'The Sessions' on The Volume, Renee Paquette, joins Rick Ucchino and SP3 on the Most Stupendous WrestleMania Predictions Show of all time!
Our esteemed panel will break down the entire WrestleMania card and we'll see if Renee can knock off SP3 in our Bleav Trivia Challenge! 15 matches\segments in total to go over. Will Roman Reigns or Brock Lesnar walk as the Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion? Is time up for Becky Lynch? Will Stone Cold Steve Austin wrestle his first match in nearly two decades? Buckle up kids, it's WrestleMania weekend!
Rick Ucchino was in route to Dallas for WrestleMania so SP3 and the rest of the Tru Heel Heat YouTube Channel took over the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Channel for the night. Romeo Anthony and Josh Moreira join Sid to recap last night's AEW Dynamite.
It's Toni time! Toni Storm is All Elite. She made her debut for AEW last night and defeated The Bunny in an Owen Hart Qualifying Match. It was a big night for Wheeler Yuta, but just how big? Also, forget the great bidding war of 2024. Should Tony Khan pay MJF right now? All this and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
We can't talk about WrestleMania week and just ignore the big card that NXT 2.0 has put together for Stand & Deliver this Saturday afternoon in Dallas.
Will Bron Breakker become a 2-time NXT Champion? Is Toxic Attractions run on top about to come crashing down? Will Cameron Grimes climb the ladder to the MOON?! Rick Ucchino and SP3 will run down the entire card and also... uh oh... Shane McMahon is on his way to Dallas for WrestleMania 38. Here we go. Let's talk about it on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
What is a main event anyway? Vince McMahon says that not only is Seth Rollins going to WrestleMania, but he's getting his own main event. Kevin Owens, says the KO Show will close the show on Saturday. The reported favorite last week to close WrestleMania Saturday was Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair. WWE is handing out main events like it's an Oprah special apparently.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to break everything down from WrestleMania RAW, including the SmackDown invasion and whether that's really a big deal or not. Who had the better closing arguments, Brock Lesnar or Roman Reigns? And is SP3 finally sold on the Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch story after an awesome go-home angle? All this and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Rick Ucchino sits down with one half of the Street Profits, Montez Ford, ahead of WrestleMania 38.
After WrestleMania 36 was held inside the Performance Center, and the SmackDown Tag Title Match was left off the show last year, this is Ford's first real taste of the WrestleMania experience as a performer. Rick and Tez dive into how he's feeling ahead of the show and how being left out of last years event motivated him over the past year.
They also talked about the rise of Bianca Belair, the recent social media post from the Rock, and which of the Great One's matches with Stone Cold Steve Austin was the best.
Triple H made the unfortunate announcement Friday, that due to his recent health scare, he has wrestled his last match. As we kick-off our WrestleMania week coverage, Rick Ucchino and SP3 will take a look back at the career of the Game and the mark he left behind on the wrestling industry.
Also on the show: Neither the United States or Intercontinental Championships will be defended at WrestleMania, or so we're led to believe at this time. WWE needs to start treating those belts like they matter, sooner rather than later. Meantime, WWE has filed an interesting trademark and AEW is signing a new addition to it's Women's Division. We get into all that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Thunder Rosa finally gets her moment and AEW does THAT? Yikes. Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti did the dirty with the TNT Championship? Double Yikes. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to recap quite the AEW Dynamite.
Also on the show today: Let's stop and take a moment to appreciate Jeff Hardy, who remains a seriously crazy individual. Is FTR on the verge of making a babyface turn? MJF laid out a major tease for the next chapter in his rivalry with CM Punk, but when will that happen? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray won the Women's Dusty Cup Tuesday night and immediately challenged Mandy Rose for her NXT Women's Championship. Using a tag team tournament to crown new contenders for a single's Championship is certainly a choice. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to breakdown that decision and a lot more from last night's NXT 2.0.
Also on the show today: Can a strong run in NXT, raise the stock of the Dirty Dawgs on the main roster? What one superstar HAS to move on to RAW or SmackDown after WrestleMania? And is WWE really about to feed Bobby Lashley to Omos? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Welcome to the Seinfeld edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast. It's a show about nothing! Or at least that's what the guys are left to discuss after an enjoyable WWE RAW, that lacked in the headline department.
No Cody Rhodes yet, but Seth Rollins continues his amazing character work as he desperately searches for a WrestleMania match. Becky Lynch cut an amazing promo as she slowly continues down her path of darkness and desperation... although SP3 doesn't want to focus on the good work. Rick tries to defend it but it's like talking to a brick wall.
Also on the show, the Undertaker once again said some things that drove the internet crazy. The guys will debate whether his comments hold water or not on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know by now that Cody Rhodes has reportedly signed a deal with WWE. After months of reports, rumors, and speculation, it appears to be over. Cody is set to make his return to WWE very soon. Ok, now what?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 start off the week by looking at every angle of this story. Concerns and excitement about the move, for both Cody and WWE. How should his return be booked. What is he reportedly going to RAW? There's so many layers to this and the guys try to get to them all.
Also on the show: Why is Pat McAfee so good at what he does, and should the company use him more? Are there legit reasons to be hopeful about the booking of the Women's Tag Team Division moving forward? And if you could change one thing in wrestling history, what would it be?
Rick Ucchino and SP3 had a chance to catch up with former WWE Superstar Levi Cooper, FKA Tucker. The guys chatted about what Levi has been up to since his release from the company, how he asses his time there now that a year has past, creative ideas for Heavy Machinery and so much more.
Levi also has a fun new project in the works, so much sure to check out this special edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast to get all the details!
One year after their classic Lights Out Match, Thunder Rosa and Dr. Britt Baker laid it all out on the line again inside a steel cage at St. Patrick's Day Slam. By the end of the night, Thunder Rosa walked out as the NEW AEW Women's World Champion! Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss what this means for both her and Dr. Baker. Also, what this means for Sid.
SP3 has made it no secret that he is a massive Thunder Rosa supporter. He goes into detail about what last night meant for him as Rick asks the question... What was your favorite moment as a wrestling fan? All of that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Dolph Ziggler's first NXT Championship defense is in the books as he successfully defeated LA Knight in the main event of NXT 2.0 last night. Bron Breakker meantime, will get his rematch at NXT Stand and Deliver. Will WWE put the belt back on Breakker with him reportedly being fast-tracked to the main roster? Rick Ucchino and a returning SP3 will discuss.
Also on the show: Happy Austin 3:16 Day! In honor of the Texas Rattlesnake making his return at WrestleMania 38, the guys will debate which Stone Cold WrestleMania match was his best. Thunder Rosa is a heavy favorite to walk out of AEW St. Patrick's Day Slam as the new AEW Women's Champion, but will she be the only new champ crowned on the show? All of this and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
R.I.P. Scott Hall. Rick Ucchino and Trey Downey (Filling in one final time for the vacationing SP3) remember the two-time WWE Hall of Famer and his contributions to the wrestling industry. They'll also talk about a slam dunk idea to honor Razor at WrestleMania 38 and beyond.
Also on the show today: Cody Rhodes apparently still has no deal with WWE and WrestleMania 38 is right around the corner. Has WWE reached a point of no return with him? And if yes, what happens to Seth Rollins at WrestleMania? Becky Lynch is back after suffering an injury at a house show. Are she and Bianca building a main event program? And are the Street Profits about to turn heel? All this and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Rick Ucchino had a chance to catch up with the Face of the Revolution Ladder Match winner Wardlow ahead of his TNT Championship match at St. Patrick's Day Slam.
They talked about a number of topics during this 20 minute conversation, including: His big win and big turn on MJF at AEW Revolution, what he's looking forward to showing his fans now that he's on his own, why he was such a big Jeff Hardy fan growing up, the Dave Bautista comparisons, the origin of the Powerbomb Symphony and so much more.
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The Hardy Boyz are back! Jeff Hardy made a "surprise" appearance on AEW Dynamite last night to save his brother after the rest AHFO turned on Matt. We all knew it was coming with Jeff's WWE non-compete running out on Wednesday. But still, it was great to see the Hardy's back together. An already stacked AEW Tag Team Division just added the Hardy Boyz. That's insane. Rick Ucchino and Trey Downey (filling in for the vacationing SP3) are back to break it all down.
Also, we have a new TNT Champion! Scorpio Sky defeated Sammy Guevara to capture the workhorse Title for the first time in his career. To add insult to injury, Paige VanZant signed her AEW contract and took out Sammy's girlfriend Tay Conti. A banner night for Dan Lambert's team, but could it all come crashing down next week when Wardlow gets his TNT Championship opportunity? The guys discuss all of that and so much more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
NXT Roadblock lived up to its name as Dolph Ziggler defeated Bron Breakker and Tommaso Ciampa to capture the NXT Championship last night, just weeks away from Stand and Deliver. What does this mean for Breakker? Could he be main roster bound? Rick Ucchino and Trey Downey (filling in for the vacationing SPIII) are back to break it all down.
Also on today's show: Stone Cold Steve Austin has accepted Kevin Owens' challenge to appear at WrestleMania. He sounded ready to fight. So why hasn't a match just been booked already? In honor of International Women's Day Tuesday, the guys will talk about their favorite Women's Division feuds of all time and they'll preview tonight's AEW Dynamite. Lots to get in to on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Kevin Owens has challenged Stone Cold Steve Austin.... to appear on the KO Show at WrestleMania. Underwhelming or we still hyped about this? Rick Ucchino and Trey Downey (filling in for the vacationing SP3) are here to discuss what could be happening on the biggest wrestling weekend of the year between KO and the Texas Rattlesnake.
Meantime, we have new RAW Tag Team Champions. RK-Bro defeating Alpha Academy and Rollins\Owens to capture the gold for a second time. What does this mean for Gable and Otis three weeks out from the Show of Shows? Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan are now a tag team and will challenge for the Women's belts in Dallas. It's time to be honest about what WWE is doing here with the Women's Tag Titles. All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Rick Ucchino sits down with WWE Superstars Corey Graves and Carmella. The real life couple talk about their new show on WWE's YouTube Channel. Including why that viral trailer was done to grab your attention, but it's not everything the show is about. Not even close.
Corey and Carmella also talked about how they are feeling now, less than a month away from WrestleMania 38. Corey opened up about how he approaches WrestleMania as opposed to RAW or SmackDown and the possibility of being on commentary for a Stone Cold Steve Austin match.
Carmella meantime, has one big concern before the show of shows. But what could it be? Tune in to find out. Please like, share, and subscribe!
There's a lot to dive into after an incredible, and incredibly long, AEW Revolution PPV. Hangman Page, Dr. Britt Baker, Jade Cargill, and Jurassic Express all retain their gold. CM Punk beats MJF with an assist from Wardlow. Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson bled together, now it appears they may be teaming together thanks to William Regal! He AND Swerve Strickland are now All Elite!
Things are reportedly not going well in world of WWE. WrestleMania plans are constantly in flux with now the status of both Stone Cold Steve Austin and Cody Rhodes in doubt. Rick Ucchino and Romeo Anthony, filling in for the vacationing SP3, are here to break it all down on the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Will Hangman Adam Page and Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. continue their World Championship runs? Can Eddie Kingston finally get a marquee win on a PPV? We can guarantee there will be blood when Jon Moxley and Daniel Bryan square up, but who will walk out the winner? CM Punk and MJF will be chained together in what is certainly to be an epic Dog Collar Match, but will Max be able to get the better of Punk one more time?
So many big matches, so many questions. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are joined by Graham Matthews of Bleacher Report as they give their thoughts and predictions for this weekend's AEW Revolution PPV. Also, does Graham Bleav that he can beat SP3 in an AEW trivia challenge? Tune in to find out!
It was teased as huge announcement that would have a massive ripple effect on the pro wrestling world. Tony Khan delivers again as the AEW CEO announced on Dynamite that he now owns Ring of Honor. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back once again to dive into this bombshell acquisition and what it means for both ROH and AEW.
Also on the show today: Has CM Punk and MJF already surpassed Hangman Page and Kenny Omega as the best rivalry in AEW history? Does Thunder Rosa have too much momentum heading into her Women's Title match at Revolution? And WWE is reportedly choosing to keep Alexa Bliss and Bayley off TV until after WrestleMania... Why? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Rick Ucchino had a chance to sit down with former WWE\WCW Superstar Jimmy Wang Yang. This is Jimmy's first interview after his recent tryout as a WWE producer.
Rick and Jimmy got into why he wasn't retained, why he understood their reasoning, and why he actually believed them this time around.
Also, Jimmy talked about the backstage reaction to a fan attacking Seth Rollins, who impressed him backstage and why his daughter Jazzy is going to be a big player in pro wrestling in the near future. All that and more in this special presentation from the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
It's WrestleMania season, which means it's time to start hitting AJ Styles in the junk. The Phenomenal One accepted Edge's challenge for a match at WrestleMania 38 Monday and was subsequently hit with a low blow and multiple con-chair-tos. Meanwhile, Finn Balor captured the United States Championship by defeating Damian Priest and then got his butt whooped as Priest went full Damian and turned heel.
Rick Ucchino and SPIII are back to breakdown all the important bits about Monday Night RAW and what the fallout means for WrestleMania 38. Speaking of which, WWE has made the call to have both Women's Championship matches take place on Saturday this year. Rick believes that creates the possibility to do something really special while SPIII laughs in his face again. Get all that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
76 year-old Vince McMahon will reportedly wrestle a match against Pat McAfee at WrestleMania 38. That's a lot to unpack from one sentence, but Rick Ucchino and SPIII will do their best.
Also on the show: The Undertaker won't be a solo inductee into the Hall of Fame. The WWE and Universal Championships are set to be unified. And the Intercontinental Championship could be going from one Jackass to another... we're kidding we love Sami Zayn. But do we love the idea of him defending the belt against Johnny Knoxville? Tune in to the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast find out!
AEW just keeps rolling along. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to break down another incredible episode of Dynamite. Bryan Danielson and Jon Moxley is now official for AEW Revolution, as is Jericho and Kingston. MJF showed everyone a different side of himself last night and cut an incredibly deep and heart-tugging promo. Question is... do the guys buy it?
Also on the show today: Buddy Matthews makes his AEW debut and Swerve may be soon be on his way as well. Who's going to stop Jade Cargill? And as of right now, Brock Lesnar is the betting favorite to defeat Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 38. Are you making that bet? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
SP3 had the chance to sit down with MLW Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone ahead of SuperFight this weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Champ talked about his upcoming Title defense against Davey Richards, Killer Kross coming to MLW, and the success of his old buddy MJF. Not to mention what's coming for Richard Holliday after he and Alicia Atout turned their back on Hammerstone.
AJ Styles is the latest WWE Superstar to sign a big money deal. The Phenomenal One has reportedly signed a contract extension that will pay the 44 year-old upwards of $3 million a year. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss why he's worth every penny, even if he never wins another World Championship.
Meantime, NXT 2.0 continues to pick up steam. There was a lot to like about last night's show, including a great main event between Tommaso Ciampa and Dolph Ziggler. But did Robert Roode ruin a great match by getting involved?
Also up for debate today: What should the next RAW\NXT crossover storyline be? Was a new star born last night in Nikkita Lyons. What will Rhea Ripley's role be at WrestleMania 38? Get all this and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
No more road blocks. We're officially in the fast lane to WrestleMania 38, unless your name is Brock Lesnar. He apparently has to defend his Title one more time in New York at Madison Square Garden. But against whom? Is WWE teasing a big return or is this all a smoke show? Rick Ucchino and SPIII are back to discuss.
Also on tap for today, are you feeling the WrestleMania magic? It's been a while since the guys felt the same way Edge said he felt last night.
No Cody Rhodes or Stone Cold Steve Austin yet, but Finn Balor did make his return and is set to challenge for the United States Championship next week. Will the PrinXe win gold just weeks out from the Showcase of the Immortals? The guys will dive into the possibility of that and so much more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
The WrestleMania 38 picture is becoming more clear. Brock Lesnar winning the WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber sets up a huge Title vs. Title main event against Roman Reigns on night two.
Becky Lynch defeated Lita and Bianca Belair won the Women's Elimination Chamber Match, which means Bianca now has one last shot at redemption. But should the only two women to win WrestleMania main events square off in the main event of night one? Rick Ucchino and SPIII are here to discuss.
Also up for debate: Should WWE have scrapped a Four Horsewomen match at WrestleMania to bring in Ronda Rousey? Reports suggest that's exactly what they did. Also, did WWE do Seth Rollins wrong at Elimination Chamber? Get all that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
The Forbidden Podcast Door is open as Jon Alba of Ad Free Shows fame stops by to give his insight and predictions for WWE Elimination Chamber!
Are we going to get Title vs. Title when Brock Lesnar takes on Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 38? Will Bianca Belair get her shot at redemption against Becky Lynch? Will Big Time Becks even be the RAW Women's Champion come WrestleMania?
Join Rick Ucchino, SP3 and Jon Alba as they set the Elimination Chamber table on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
So many different reports are coming out about Cody Rhodes' departure from AEW, that its hard to keep them all straight. Rick Ucchino and SPIII are back to break it all down and try to make sense of everything. Meantime, as talk heats up about his AEW exit, so does the chatter about his WWE return.
Also on the the show today: What brand should Cody Rhodes be assigned to upon his return to WWE? Following another great match between Darby Allin and Sammy Guevara on Dynamite, which TNT Title contender will be the first to hoist the AEW World Championship? Who had the better promo last night - CM Punk of Jon Moxley? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Not only has AEW announced the departure of Cody and Brandi Rhodes from AEW, but reports suggest that Cody is expected to re-sign with WWE after leaving the company in 2016. There's a lot to unpack here. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to dive into what this means for AEW, WWE, and the Rhodes family.
Also on today's show: If you were going to book Cody's return to WWE, how would you do it? What does the future hold for NXT 2.0 superstars like Santos Escobar and MSK after their losses at NXT Vengeance Day? Is Tommaso Ciampa main roster bound? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Stone Cold Steve Austin could be coming out of retirement for one more match... WHAT?! Yes, it appears as though WWE is working to get the 57 year-old to wrestle his first match in nearly two decades. This would take place in the Rattlesnake's home state of Texas at WrestleMania 38. Are we excited about this? Hell yeah! Is this a good thing in the grand scheme of things? Probably not. Rick Ucchino and SPIII are back to discuss.
Also on today's show: Is Matt Riddle already a top 3 babyface in WWE? Is Rhea Ripley a favorite to win the Women's Elimination Chamber match after her impressive performance on RAW? What on God's green Earth was all that therapy for if Alexa Bliss was going to end up with Lilly at the end? All this and more is up for debate on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
We are on the eve of NXT Vengeance Day. Rick Ucchino had a chance to sit down with Santos Escobar ahead of his NXT Title match with Bron Breakker.
Santos gave his thoughts on his opponent for Tuesday night and whether or not he buys into the hype of the second generation star. He also spoke about continuing to build his own legacy, what winning the NXT Championship would mean for his career, and whether retiring the Cruiserweight Championship was the right thing to do. All that and more on today's special episode of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
Tony Khan delivered on the hype of last night's AEW Dynamite. Not only did we get a debuting Keith Lee, but Jay White walked through the forbidden door as well. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to talk about a huge AEW Dynamite.
It's time for us all to bask in the glory of Keith Lee. The former NXT Champion was made to look like a huge star last night. Which is fantastic, because he is one. The guys will breakdown both debuts and what they could mean for the company moving forward.
Also on today's show: CM Punk and Jon Moxley team up? Yeah, that dog will hunt. Maybe Mox should consider that partnership more than joining forces with Bryan Danielson. Hangman Adam Page and Lance Archer tore the house down in the Texas Death Match, setting the stage for Page and Adam Cole to battle over the AEW World Championship. Everything is coming up Milhouse for All Elite Wrestling! Let's talk about it on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Dolph Ziggler apparently works Tuesday's now and may be future challenger to NXT Champion Bron Breakker. But, should he have an extended stay much like what we saw out of Finn Balor? Rick Ucchino says yes and takes it a step further than that. Spoiler - SP3 thinks he's insane.
Mandy Rose also successfully retained her NXT Women's Championship Tuesday night over Kay Lee Ray. So, it appears that Toxic Attraction's time running NXT 2.0 is not coming to an end any time soon.
Also up for debate: Whether criticism for Hangman Adam Page's AEW Title run is warranted. Whether adding more talent to the AEW roster is a good thing or a bad thing. And if the guys could pluck any athlete and put them in the world of professional wrestling, who would it be? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Ronda Rousey apparently still has an issue with WWE fans after her last run with the company, but creative has asked her not to show it on TV. Rick Ucchino will ask Rousey super fan SP3, whether she needs to squash that real life beef.
Six more women are headed to Saudi Arabia. Is there anyone else who stands a chance of earning a RAW Women's Title match besides Bianca Belair?
Also up for debate: Has WWE done anything to sow doubt about Brock Lesnar's chances at winning the WWE Title at Elimination Chamber? How concerned should we be about the booking of Damian Priest? Is all the mystery surrounding the newest AEW signee making the guys rethink who it could be? Get all this and more on today's episode of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
It's almost like, Rick Ucchino and SPIII know what they are talking about. A report from Fightful Select late last week says that backstage morale in WWE is at an all-time low. And in that report, talent backstage echoed many of the same concerns that Rick and Sid have been saying since this show debuted in January.
In the meantime, Goldberg is back in WWE. He showed up on SmackDown Friday to challenge Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship at Elimination Chamber. Are the guys ok with this?
Also up for debate: With the main matches reportedly set, what's one other match that should be added to WrestleMania 38? What should the future of the New Day be? Who could the newest AEW signee be? Get all this and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast!
It's a story that has so many angles to it that Rick Ucchino and SPIII could do an entire episode on it. Shane McMahon has reportedly been let go from WWE after chaos ensued backstage at the Royal Rumble. Any and all future plans for McMahon to perform at Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 38, have now been scrapped.
In the meantime, CM Punk suffered his first ever loss in AEW. He was defeated on Dynamite by MJF, in Punk's hometown of Chicago. Was MJF the right man to hand Punk is first loss? Would we rather see Bryan Danielson team up or fight? Why on God's green Earth did Dan Lambert and Brandi Rhodes have another promo exchange? The guys debate these topics and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
In a shocking turn of events, WWE Hall of Famer Lita returned to RAW last night to challenge Becky Lynch at Elimination Chamber. What could this dream match-up mean as we head into WrestleMania season? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to discuss.
Also up for debate: Are we buying Ronda Rousey's reasoning for why she'll chose to face Charlotte at WrestleMania? Brock Lesnar is totally winning back the WWE Title at Elimination Chamber, isn't he? Should Riddle have won the Royal Rumble? All that and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Ronda Rousey has made her long awaited return to WWE. She won the Women's Royal Rumble Match Saturday Night, which could set up a date with Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 38. However, reports say the plans are for her to challenge Charlotte Flair instead. Is WWE making the right call? Rick Ucchino and SPIII discuss.
Also up for debate today: Did WWE book the worst Men's Royal Rumble of all time? Should Seth Rollins get a Universal Title Match at WrestleMania? What should the plans be now that Bobby Lashley is a two-time WWE Champion? So much to discuss on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
It is nearly here! The 2022 Royal Rumble is just one day away. Who are the winners? Who are the surprise entrants? Who are the shock returns? Will all the Champions be walking away with the gold they came in with?
Rick Ucchino and SPIII are joined by talkSPORT's Alex McCarthy as they give their predictions for one of WWE's biggest events of the year. Also, does Alex "Bleav" he can beat SPIII in a trivia challenge? Tune in to this episode of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast and find out!
A very nice, very evil debuthausen at AEW Beach Break. Danhausen is All Elite! Rick Ucchino and SPIII are back to discuss his arrival and recap what was another solid episode of AEW Dynamite.
Did Sammy Guevara pull off the most impressive move in the history or pro wrestling? How shocking was Orange Cassidy's win over Adam Cole? Did AEW miss the boat by not having Wardlow turn on MJF in his hometown of Cleveland? The guys debate these topics and more on today's episode of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
According to Fightful Select, WWE is making a strong push to have Ronda Rousey return to the company soon. SPIII is over the moon about this report, but what could that mean for the rest of the Women's Division? One slam dunk is the company finally booking the long awaited Ronda Rousey vs. Becky Lynch match. But, how it's booked is more intriguing to Rick.
Speaking of intrigue, the Women's Royal Rumble Match is this coming Saturday night. The guys discuss what they are most interested in seeing and how a returning Ronda Rousey changes the landscape. Plus, is WWE finally realizing what they have in Chad Gable? Get all that and more on the latest episode of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
After a brief hiatus due to personal reasons, Rick Ucchino and SPIII are back with a new episode of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast. SPIII was live at the Hammerstein Ballroom for GCW last night, he'll give his thoughts on the show and those Bully Ray chants.
Speaking of Bully Ray, where does his take on Jon Moxley rank among the sea of bad takes in the wrestling world? It's officially Royal Rumble week! Who should win it for the men? Who won't be in it for the women? The guys are back to debate the latest news around one of WWE's biggest events and more!
Cody Rhodes is now a free agent. That's right. The reigning TNT Champion is reportedly working for AEW without a contract and could show up on SmackDown this Friday if he chose to do so. Will he do that? No, probably not. Could he still eventually make his way back to WWE? Rick Ucchino and SPIII discuss the possibility of Cody going down that road.
Also, Rick forces SPIII to talk about WWE RAW in a positive light. Did WWE mess up by booking Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Rollins? Why are people mad about a video game? Did the guys waste their time talking about the forbidden door? These topics and more are up for debate on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Mustafa Ali has joined a long line of WWE Superstars to request their release in recent years, reportedly due to creative differences. Rick Ucchino and SPIII will breakdown just what went wrong and try to make some sense of it.
Also, is WWE subtly teasing a shock return at the Royal Rumble? Is Roman Reigns record breaking run as Universal Champion about to come to an end? Is Lita really gearing up for one more run? The guys debate those topics and more on the latest episode of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
In the first ever exclusive interview for the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast, Rick Ucchino sat down with former WWE Champion Kofi Kingston. They discussed the special bond between the New Day and the Usos and why their matches always deliver.
Kofi also touched on Big E's WWE Title loss and how he assesses the big man's first run on top. Plus, how far is the forbidden door open? Kofi is just as excited as the fans are to see who shows up at this year's Royal Rumble.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to recap a really strong episode of AEW Dynamite. Hangman Adam Page appears to have a new challenger in the Murderhawk Monster Lance Archer, but is the timing right for this match-up?
Adam Cole continues to ooze star power. Could an AEW World Title run be in his future sooner rather than later? The rivalry between Shida and Serena Deeb is far from over, but what should the endgame be? The guys debate those topics and more, plus hear a sneak peak from our exclusive interview with WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston!
Grayson Waller sure seems to think he's the next big thing in NXT 2.0, but did he pass the test against AJ Styles? The Bron Breakker era is officially underway, but it start with the end of Tommaso Ciampa?
Rick Ucchino and SPIII are back to breakdown everything from the latest episode of NXT 2.0, including how to balance a good show with talent development. Speaking of development, why has WWE decided to go this route with Harland and are they focusing too much on Toxic Attraction's... attraction? The guys debate those topics and more on this episode of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Rick Ucchino and SPIII are back for another edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast. Rumors suggest WWE is trying to pull in a surprise out-of-company star for the Men's Royal Rumble match. How likely is it to happen and who could it be?
We officially have new No. 1 Contenders for the Universal and RAW Women's Championships. What could that mean for WrestleMania? Also, we have new RAW Tag Team Champions and the Hurt Business is no more... again. Too much for the guys to cover as they go over on time... again.
WWE surprised the wrestling world when they announced on SmackDown that IMPACT Knockouts Champion Mickie James would be entering the 2022 Royal Rumble. Will this be a one-off appearance or has the forbidden door been opened to others as well? Rick Ucchino and SP3 will break down the possibilities of this new WWE\IMPACT relationship, plus look back at an incredible Hard to Kill PPV.
Is Seth Rollins the right choice to challenge Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble? Is it time to end the WWE brand split? Also, Dr. Britt Baker is still your AEW Women's Champion after Battle of the Belts. Is a date with Thunder Rosa in the near future? There's a lot for the guys to talk about on this episode of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to breakdown a historic episode of AEW Dynamite. Bryan Danielson suffered the first loss of his AEW career as he failed to capture the World Title from Hangman Adam Page. The match was an instant classic, but was it the best in company history?
Jurassic Express finally captured the AEW Tag Team Championships, and Rey Fenix suffered a gruesome injury just before the finish. Jade Cargill is the inaugural TBS Champion after defeating Ruby Soho, but is it too soon for her to hold a major Championship? CM Punk and MJF took more shots at WWE. Are they doing it too much? The guys debate those topics and so much more!
Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to breakdown a jammed packed NXT New Year's Evil. We are officially living in the Bron Breakker Era after he defeated Tommaso Ciampa to become the new NXT Champion. But if the guys could only have one can't miss prospect, would they chose Breakker or Carmelo Hayes?
Speaking of Hayes, he retired the Cruiserweight Championship Tuesday night. Does anyone care? Did creative make the right call in keeping the NXT Women's Title on Mandy Rose? The guys debate these topics and more!
Join Rick Ucchino and SP3 as they break down an action packed Monday Night RAW. WWE is finally giving the fans a dream match, but is it enough to make up for taking the WWE Championship off of Big E?
Becky Lynch will defend her RAW Women's Championship at the Royal Rumble, but against whom? Is the singles push for Omos happening too soon? The guys debate these topics and more. Plus, they'll discuss the return of Alexa Bliss.
Safe to say no one saw this coming. After Roman Reigns tested positive for COVID-19, Brock Lesnar was inserted into WWE Championship Match and pinned Big E to win the Title.
Becky Lynch defeated Liv Morgan to retain the RAW Women's Championship. A Hall of Famer made a surprise return and Johnny Knoxville is going to wrestle? Rick and SP3 have all of your WWE Day 1 fallout covered in today's episode of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Rick and Sid give you a taste of what the show will be like as they debate WWE's decision not to mandate COVID testing. Also, should Hook have no sold a Rikishi Driver on Rampage this past week? The guys give you their thoughts and get you ready for WWE Day 1 this weekend.