Between The Ropes

Brian Fritz is joined by Kevin Eck (online at kevineckwrestling.sportsblog.com and pressboxonline.com) to discuss the differences between WWE shows Raw and SmackDown, this Sunday's Clash of Champions event, the revitalization of The Miz's career, their picks for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame and TNA Wrestling's ownership issues.

Brian Fritz speaks with the winner of the Cruiserweight Classic and now WWE Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins about the tournament, when he fought out the title was also on the line, facing Kota Ibushi and Gran Metalik on the same night, his expectations for the tournament, the cruiserweight division returning to WWE, going to Raw on Monday and his goals going forward.

Brian Fritz catches up with Todd Martin of the Pro Wrestling Torch (www.PWTorch.com) as they discuss what could be next for CM Punk including wrestling, AJ Styles becoming WWE Champion, babyfaces and heels in today's WWE, John Cena going for Ric Flair's record and the finals of the Cruiserweight Classic.

Brian Fritz brings on Kevin Eck of The Eck Factor blog to discuss Kevin Owens as the WWE Universal Championship, why that title feels more important the WWE Championship, Dean Ambrose run as champ so far, backstories for new talent, the Last Battle of Atlanta and the phenomenon that is "Broken" Matt Hardy.

Brian Fritz catches up with Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net about the new era in the WWE with reality-based storylines that trend on social media, new angles involving Stephanie McMahon and Triple H, Kevin Owens as the Universal Champion, if now if the time for AJ Styles to become WWE Champion and more.

Brian Fritz talks with Ted Gruber of Fansided.com about realism in wrestling following The Miz - Daniel Bryan and Brock Lesnar being fined storylines, post - SummerSlam possibilities in WWE and if now is the time to make AJ Styles the WWE Champion.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman give their thoughts on SummerSlam, Raw and SmackDown, the interesting few days for Brock Lesnar and his possible upcoming suspension, Finn Balor's injury, Bret Hart's harsh words for Seth Rollins and if AJ Styles is the best wrestler in the world.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman are in New York City and talk about their night from the wild scene at a sports bar watching UFC 202, NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II including Shinsuke Nakamura becoming the NXT Champion and look ahead to SummerSlam including the main event between Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton along with the Goldberg rumors.

Brian Fritz talks with WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross about his upcoming "Ringside" shows in Orlando, FL during WrestleMania weekend (which go on sale this coming Monday at 10a ET at www.ticketfly.com), what match he's looking forward to most this coming weekend, WWE SummerSlam, the presentation of Finn Balor, how wrestlers responded to Conor McGregor's sharp comments, Brock Lesnar and more.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss WWE Raw and SmackDown, the suspensions of both Alberto Del Rio and Paige, the changes in TNA management involving Dixie Carter and Billy Corgan and preview both the NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn show as well as SummerSlam.