Between The Ropes

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss how NXT again won the weekend of WWE shows, the return of War Games, Drew McIntyre's injury, the main event of Survivor Series and the decision to again lean on Triple H in a top spot, Raw versus SmackDown, how AJ Styles fared against Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman as a top babyface, possible matches at Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, NXT women debuting on the main roster, and your questions.

Brian and Michael discuss Daniel Bryan's likely return to the ring and if it could be with WWE, the lead up to Survivor Series along with predictions for the show including various scenarios for the Team Raw vs. Team SmackDown match and Brock Lesnar squaring off against AJ Styles, NXT TakeOver: War Games the night before, looking back at the infamous 'Montreal Screwjob' following it's 20-year anniversary and its affect on Bret Hart, along with your questions.

It's Ring of Honor Thursday!!! Brian talks with Colt Cabana about his many jobs, being a trailblazer in merchandise sales, merch etiquette at shows, working with Ian Riccoboni as part of the ROH broadcast team, raising money to help hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, and his new children's book 'Wrestling Dreams'. Then a conversation with Flip Gordon about his quick rise on the indie scene, why now is the perfect time for him to come along in the business, 'harmful ribs' from the Bullet Club, watching Cody Rhodes growing up, and NXT running a show against ROH next week in San Antonio.

Brian and Michael discuss the buzzworthy week in wrestling with the Chris Jericho announcement that he will face Kenny Omega at the upcoming NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 event, major changes to the Survivor Series card including new WWE Champion AJ Styles versus Brock Lesnar and The Shield taking on The New Day, why WWE has ramped up the surprises lately, Impact Wrestling refusing to change with the times, and a review of the ESPN '30 for 30' film "Nature Boy' on the career and life of Ric Flair.

Brian Fritz is joined by filmmaker Rory Karpf to discuss the upcoming ESPN '30 For 30' documentary 'Nature Boy', the legacy of Ric Flair, growing up as a wrestling fan, convincing ESPN to do the film, why Flair is so popular now years after his career, if he thinks 'Naitch' has any regrets, and how he thinks people will view the man after watching the film.

WWE releases three talents, Kurt Angle and Shane McMahon are set to return to the ring, and what WWE financials say about their storylines and direction. Plus, Brian and Michael discuss the week in WWE TV, Anthem making cuts to help with Impact Wrestling heading into Bound for Glory and the guys answer your questions.

Brian and Michael look back at WWE TLC including Kurt Angle returning to the ring and the fallout from the show, the start of the build for Survivor Series where it will be Raw versus SmackDown, the importance of storytelling and having something on the line, the re-emergence of Kane again, the latest between Bullet Club/WWE, and more including answers to your questions.

Bonus podcast! Another one as Brian Fritz discusses WWE TLC including Kurt Angle's long-awaited return to the ring in the main event match, Braun Strowman possible turn, AJ Styles vs. Finn Balor, and possible upcoming storylines on Raw Monday night and beyond. Then, a conversation with former WWE and Impact wrestler Matt Morgan on running for public office in Central Florida, his grassroots campaign what he is up against in this race, and if his wrestling career is over.

Sunday bonus podcast! Brian and Michael discuss the major shakeup to WWE TLC with Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt out due to illness and Kurt Angle now in the main event along with AJ Styles as the new opponent for Bray Wyatt. (Note: the guys talk about the main event is a TLC steel cage match which is not the case and it's a regular TLC match. Somehow, Fritz made that up in a state of delusion and we apologize for that mistake. Just laugh at him when listening to that part of the podcast. But, hey — BONUS PODCAST! Woohoo!)

Brian and Michael discuss the WWE's current lull leading into WWE TLC, The Shield moving forward, the company having trouble building shows and to a younger audience, Bullet Club influence on the wrestling business, the champion vs. champion match between Brock Lesnar and Jinder Mahal at Survivor Series, Neville likely on his way out of WWE, and plenty of your questions.