Between The Ropes

Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan took part in a TNA Wrestling conference call to talk about his involvement in their creative team. Corgan also discussed what he brings to the company, what he likes about their creative direction right now, what he would like to see TNA do in the near future, growing up a wrestling fan, his background in entertainment and how that translates over to his involvement with the company, how much time he plans on dedicating to TNA each week, how different things might be for the company beginning this week at their shows at Universal Studio and more.

Brian and Michael recap the May 4, 2015 edition of WWE Raw including Sami Zayn making his debut in his hometown of Montreal against John Cena, the upcoming Payback PPV now having a Fatal 4-Way in the main event with Dean Ambrose being included, The New Day actually clapping their way to the top and more. Plus, they talk about ESPN anchor Michelle Beadle turning in her WWE fan card, whether athletes should be excused from personal problems, what a trip to WrestleMania cost, and whether or not Vince McMahon is actually on Tinder and they also take your questions!

Former WWE creative team member Kevin Eck joins the podcast to talk about working with Maryland Championship Wrestling and being hated by fans, his return to writing about wrestling at Sportsblog along with some of his recent posts about the WWE divas and how real the fan voting is on the WWE App. Plus, he discusses the injury situation with Daniel Bryan and the dilemma of how to use him going forward, when Roman Reigns should be the champion, what he would have liked to see for the main event at WWE Payback, the King of the Ring Tournament coming back and Bad News Barrett winning it, Jeff Hardy’s injury, his thoughts on TNA Wrestling, Billy Corgan joining their creative team, if he was even offered a spot on it and more.

Brian and Michael give their thoughts on WWE Raw including the King of the Ring tournament, who they like between Sheamus, Neville, R-Truth and Bad News Barrett to win it, the health status of Daniel Bryan, the greatness of Heath Slater and who Seth Rollins is facing in the main event of WWE Payback in a few weeks. Plus, they talk about the passing of Verne Gagne, Bill Goldberg looking to make a return to wrestling, Billy Corgan joining the TNA Wrestling creative team and how they think that will work out and more including your questions.

Brian and Michael break down an interesting edition of WWE Raw that saw Brock Lesnar return, Kevin Owens attack a rapper, and the entire Divas division turn its back on Paige. Plus, a look at the new TNA Wrestling X Division championship, thoughts on Jerry Lawler mentioning Smackdown could be going live, the upcoming WWE Battleground, Summerslam PPV’s and more. And we answer your questions too!

Brian and Michael are back for the WWE Money in the Bank 2015 recap! The guys talk about the entire card from World Championship match between Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose to the big John Cena vs. Kevin Owens rematch along with who left with the MITB briefcase. Plus, they talk about where the WWE could be going next following these results and with Brock Lesnar about to return.

WWE superstar Neville talks about this Sunday’s Money in the Bank show airing live on the WWE Network where he will be one of the seven participants in the MITB contact ladder match. Plus, he talks about being called up to the main roster, when he found out that was happening, his entrance and his cape, how tough it was to leave NXT, having a big impact already since joining the WWE, almost getting a win against John Cena on Raw, what NXT did to help prepare him, being around his friend Robbie Brookside there, his heavy accent, his hockey skills, if he or Kofi Kingston will pull off the more spectacular move at MITB and more.

The voice of Ring of Honor Kevin Kelly joins the podcast to discuss Ring of Honor now airing on Destination America every Wednesday night at 8:00p ET and the growth of the promotion as it gains more of a television presence. Plus, he talks about his broadcasting style, working with King Corino, how broadcasters affect what he watches in wrestling and sports, his role in the locker room, comparing the current one in ROH to the WWE’s during the Attitude Era when he worked there, Samoa Joe returning to ROH for a supermatch on July 20 and his unique deal with the WWE and more.

Brian and Michael return to the airwaves for the latest Between the Ropes LIVE broadcast, talking WWE Raw from Monday night including the build towards this Sunday’s Money in the Bank including the rematch between Kevin Owens and John Cena, Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and the MITB ladder match. Plus, they discuss the new “Wednesday Night Wars” between TNA Impact Wrestling and Ring of Honor, the latest on a possible Steve Austin return, what tag-team might return to the WWE, the ongoing feud between CM Punk and Hulk Hogan and your questions answered live on-air.

Former WWE creative team member Kevin Eck is back on the podcast as he talks about the wrestling block on Destination America taking place on Wednesday nights, his thoughts on Ring of Honor signing with the cable channel and what he thinks might happen with TNA Wrestling on the cable channel. Plus, he talks about WWE Elimination Chamber, Naomi not winning the Divas Champion Kevin Owens impact so far on the main roster, Brock Lesnar’s imminent return and what to do with him, the chances of a dream match at WrestleMania 32 between Lesnar and Steve Austin, Seth Rollins world championship run so far and more.