Between The Ropes

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss bringing in the new year and their New Year's stories, the week in WWE television including Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens fun to #RusevDay along with a wacky edition of Raw featuring a destructive Braun Strowman, why 205 Live is a joke and more or less dead, the Miz coming back, dead crowds, the Chris Jericho controversy leading into Wrestle Kingdom 12, Daniel Bryan's recent statement about a potential WWE in-ring return, and lots of your questions.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman make their 2018 wrestling predictions including who will be hold either the WWE Championship or Universal Championship the longest, John Cena's role in the new year, stars that could make a comeback, who may jump to other promotions, possible NXT callups, WWE business including their next TV deal and more. Plus, the guys blowout the final podcast of the year answering lots of your questions. 

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Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman are joined by Matt Fowler of IGN.com for the second of two "Year in Wrestling 2017" shows discussing these four categories:

— Brand of the Year

— Biggest News Story of the Year

— Wrestler of the Year

— Match of the Year

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Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman are joined by Spencer Davies for the first of two "Year in Wrestling 2017" shows as they run down six categories including:

- Feud of the Year

- Breakout Star of the Year

- Tag-Team of the Year

- Most Memorable Moment

- Damaged Angle of the Year

- PPV/Show of the Year

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss rumors of the XFL's return, if it makes sense for Vince McMahon to sell the WWE right now, Clash of Champions and fallout from the show, the announcement of the women's Royal Rumble and where the women's movement is now in WWE, Hideo Itami's debut on Monday, if we'll be watching Raw on Christmas night, The Shield reunion ending, and your questions.

Three interviews with three WWE superstars! Brian Fritz talks with Paul "Triple H" Levesque about the NXT one-night special on USA Network, the growth of the brand over the past five years, and how working with it has changed his perspecting on the business both in and out of the ring. Then, Charlotte Flair discusses the 15th Annual WWE Tribute to the Troops show airing on USA Network, what it was like being a part of that event, and reflecting on what has been a very busy for her both personally and professionally. Finally, The Big Show talks about his work with Destiny 2, his enjoyment of online video gaming, recovering from hip surgery, and his future both in and out of WWE.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss NXT one-night special on USA Network and if that could be permament in the future, Raw and SmackDown including the latest Matt Hardy segment and if WWE is already going overboard, Clash of Champions preview and picks, Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega attacking one another at separate events leading to their match at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12, and more including your questions.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss the WWE debut of 'Woken" Matt Hardy and if WWE will allow him creative freedom and the Broken Universe, if Shane McMahon is turning heel and how Daniel Bryan fits in the storyline, Roman Reigns claims that he's the best in-ring performer in the world, report of Ronda Rousey signing with WWE, Cody and Bullet Club close to announcing big show, and your questions.

Brian Fritz talks with WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley about hs upcoming #20YearsOfHell tour, his infamous 'Hell in a Cell' match against The Undertaker, how important Santa Claus is to him personally and the difficulty he had in releasing his latest book 'Saint Mick". Then, WWE Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss talks about the WWE 2K18 video game which is now available on Ninendo Switch, her past year on the main roster, working on a Disney show, and Raw on Christmas day.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss the WWE Starrcade event in Greensboro which Michael attended, the Bullet Club's attempt at filling a 10,000-seat indie supershow and who they're hoping will be a part of it, Impact Wrestling 's big chance and what it means for talent, "Broken" Matt Hardy coming to WWE, Raw and SmackDown from this past week, a potential return by The Undertaker along with your questions.