Between The Ropes

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss the week in WWE including Raw and SmackDown, John Cena's return and appearance on Talking Smack, possible directions for both the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 33 and discussion on independent wrestling.

Brian Fritz is joined by Scott Fishman as they discuss the year that was in wrestling for WWE, NXT, Ring of Honor and TNA Wrestling and where they're at heading into 2017.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss 'Roadblock', comparing Raw and SmackDown from this week and look ahead to both the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania including the weekly "Guess WrestleMania" segment including a fantastic idea from Michael.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss what they're watching on the WWE Network, Raw and SmackDown from this past week and preview Sunday's Roadblock PPV and the weekly 'Guess WrestleMania' segment. Plus, they discuss news and notes from John Cena on SNL, Booker T running for mayor and if Jeff Jarrett might return to TNA Wrestling.

Brian Fritz is joined by journalist Ian Frisch to discuss his piece on WWE business for VICE Sports "Breaking Kayfabe: An Inside Look at WWE's Unlikely Business Empire", his biggest takeaway from the piece, the WWE Network, Shane McMahon's return to the company and trying to take over creative several years ago and if he is interested in doing a follow-up piece.

Check out the article on VICE Sports at https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/breaking-kayfabe-an-inside-look-at-wwes-unlikely-business-empire.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss WWE TLC, the week in WWE television including some tiresome and hokey storylines, is Samoa Joe finally getting called up to the main roster, John Cena hosting SNL and his possible WWE future, Linda McMahon getting a position in the Trump government and the weekly "Guess WrestleMania" segment.

Brian Fritz talks with Jay Lethal about his career thus far from starting in New Jersey to finding his charisma in TNA Wrestling to now his second stint in Ring of Honor including his two long championship runs. Then a conversation with Cody Rhodes about life on the indies after leaving WWE, feeling vindicated for his decision to leave and now working for Ring of Honor.

It's a FANTASY WARFARE edition of the podcast as Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss the week in WWE including Sasha Banks winning the women's championship for a third time on Raw to AJ Styles pummeling James Ellsworth on SmackDown, the debut of 205 Live, the weekly "Guess WrestleMania" segment and Billy Corgan's comments following his settlement with TNA Ventures.

Brian and Michael recap NXT TakeOver and WWE Survivor Series including Goldberg's dominating victory over Brock Lesnar, analysis the difficulty of making major stars in today's WWE, give their favorite parts of Raw and SmackDown and introduce a new segment "Guess WrestleMania".

Brian and Michael preview the big WWE weekend in Toronto including NXT TakeOver and the Survivor Series featuring Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg, The Undertaker returning on SmackDown and look ahead to possible matches at WrestleMania 33.