Between The Ropes

Brian Fritz and Nick Hausman of Wrestlezone.com discuss the WWE Extreme Rules 2018 show, the Bayley and Sasha Banks "love" storyline, Kevin Owens big bump, who should face Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam and who will get the shot at the Universal Championship, how SummerSlam is shaping up, a John Cena reality show idea, Hulk Hogan's return to the WWE Hall of Fame and if should be brought back, the ROH / NJPW show at Madison Square Garden, and more.

Brian Fritz is joined by Dave LaGreca of the "Busted Open" show on SiriusXM as they discuss the role of pro wrestling in MMA, Brock Lesnar's return to the UFC and confrontation with Daniel Cormier, when he will defend the WWE Universal Championship and the problem WWE has created, the NJPW G1 Special, cutting down on dangerous moves, the Roman Reigns - Bobby Lashley feud heading into Extreme Rules, and more.

Brian Fritz talks with Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net about the week in WWE television, possibly pulling the trigger on Seth Rollins as the Universal Champion over Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman and the scenarios to do that, the decision to wait on Daniel Bryan — The Miz feud, the future of Daniel Bryan and The Young Bucks will all of their contracts coming up before the end of the year, Ring of Honor crowning a new champion, New Japan's G1 Special in San Francisco and more.

Brian Fritz is joined by the voice of New Japan Pro Wrestling Kevin Kelly to discuss the growth of the brand and how hot it is right now, calling the historic Kazuchika Okada - Kenny Omega 4 match at Dominion, Okada's incredible run as the IWGP Heavyweight Champion, and the upcoming G1 Climax tournament including who are the favorites and fantasy booking dreams entrants for the tournament.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss the passing of Leon "Vader" White, NXT TakeOver: Chicago including the incredible match between Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano and their ongoing feud, Money in the Bank with Braun Strowman and Alexa Bliss winning the cases and contracts, Big Cass being released, possible upcoming matchups heading into Extreme Rules and SummerSlam including Daniel Bryan and The Miz, Super Show-Down event and NXT UK, NJPW G1 Climax and more.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss the buzz coming off NJPW Dominion and the incredible championship match between Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada, differences in presentation between New Japan and the WWE, the growth of non-WWE wrestling around the world and those promotions trying to capitalize off it, the possible future of Omega and The Young Bucks. Ring of Honor looking to book Madison Square Garden, and preview this weekend's Money in the Bank and NXT TakeOver: Chicago shows.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss CM Punk and Colt Cabana winning the civil lawsuit from Dr. Chris Amann and if Punk is "All In", another week of underwhelming editions of RAW and SmackDown, seeing more of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in prominent appearances and if this could be a signal to a change in the WWE corporate structure, NJPW Dominion including the huge match between Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega, your questions and more.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss the leaked RAW script from Monday's show, the pros and cons of so much detail, post-WrestleMania storylines, the importance of having diversity on the creative team, the week in WWE TV including Samoa Joe versus Daniel Bryan (sort of), the almost complete Money in the Bank card, more details on the new WWE TV deals including how the Fox deal came together and what NBCU is paying for RAW, the big All In stipulation and more including your questions.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss the reported massive new WWE TV rights deal that will see SmackDown move to Fox, the fallout from the deals including any effect on WWE programming or monthly events on the WWE Network, and if there could be more deals to come. Plus, a look back at the week at Raw and SmackDown that saw one particular horrible segment, who is the biggest heel on Raw, the big match coming to SmackDown next week, and more along with your questions.

Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss the All In show quickly selling out, the impressive accomplishment, if it can be repeated, and the importance of Cody challenging for the NWA Worlds Championship on the show, Then, they talk about Daniel Bryan's future, Ronda Rousey already getting a shot for the Raw Women's Championship this early in her career, the week in WWE TV, Money in the Bank card coming together, WWE television negotiations, John Cena and Nikki Bella talk relationship, and your questions.