Gridiron Gut Check

​​It’s Wrestlemania season and Shek and Shazier are joined by Hot 97, ESPN, WWE personality and host of the Cheap Heat podcast, Peter Rosenberg to ACKNOWLEDGE all the juicy, star-studded comeback storylines on the card. From the return of the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes after six years away, to the Emmy-worthy, dramatic reconciliation of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens as BFF’s and tag team title contenders, to John Cena’s long awaited in-ring comeback after his recent run in Hollywood, the guys go bell-to-bell on every major storyline heading into Wrestlemania 39. Plus it’s opening week for baseball season, Lebron is back just in time for the Lakers’ playoff chase, more March Madness Cinderella stories play out in the NCAA Tournament, and John Wick 4 sparks a deep dive into the best action movie villains of all time.

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Chances are your bracket got busted after four major upsets took place in the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. With Cinderella teams like Princeton, Florida Atlantic, Fairleigh Dickinson, and Furman advancing with upset wins over powerhouses like Arizona, Memphis, Purdue and UVA, Shek & Shazier catch up with former Villanova Wildcats National Champion (‘16) Darryl Reynolds to make sense of all these amazing March Madness comeback stories. Plus the guys shed some light on the Aaron Rodgers to the Jets rumors, dream about OBJ to the Steelers, and Shazier books his WWE2K dream match: Ryan “King Shay” Shazier vs. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson!

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He was a two-sport athlete in high school who had to choose between playing D1 quarterback or minor league baseball. Lucky for Austin Aune the New York Yankees made the decision for him, drafting him into their farm system with a million dollar contract. But after six years of bus trips and grinding in the minors, the Yankees released him. Was this the end of his dreams of playing in the pros? Not quite! Instead Aune returned to football, eventually finding his way back under center - this time for the University of North Texas. Now he’s a 29 year-old NFL draft prospect, hoping to have his name called on draft night and he joins Shek and Shazier to take them through every twist and turn along the way! Plus the guys dive into a special draft season edition of “The Check Down” with a look at CJ Stroud’s journey to possible #1 overall pick, if Jaxson Smith-Njigba can overcome an injury plagued 2022 season to reach his potential in the NFL, and what Joey Porter Jr. would look like as a Pittsburgh Steeler.

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Jon Jones, the UFC's most contentious superstar might be the most talented fighter to ever grace the octagon, but legal troubles, steroid scandals, and contract disputes forced Jones to give up his light heavyweight belt and step out of the spotlight... at least until last Saturday, when "Bones" returned with a vengeance, recapturing the heavyweight title in just two minutes. Does this stunning comeback-- as a heavyweight, no less-- cement Jones' status as the greatest to ever do it? To settle the debate, Shek & Shazier are joined by Megan Olivi, the UFC's lead ringside reporter. Plus, the guys discuss how KD's return from injury will impact the NBA playoffs, decide whether the Giants overpaid to bring back their stars, and debate whether or not they're in on the KFC Double Down.

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Matt Veretto never stopped loving basketball. He just needed a break. From high school player of the year in Connecticut to top recruit of the Delaware Blue Hens, it seemed like Veretto was living the ultimate hoop dream. But then he just walked away and put his life as a college athlete behind him. Until one day, three years later, when he decided to bet on himself, put his name in the transfer portal, and try again. Now he’s a 24-year-old, grad transfer leading the Vermont Catamounts to a likely NCAA tournament run and he joins Shek & Shazier this week to take them through every twist and turn of his amazing return to basketball. Plus the guys make some March Madness Cinderella predictions, debate which classic college hoops teams could hang with today’s players, and break down the new White Men Can’t Jump reboot.

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After an unprecedented start to his career Tiger Woods’ perfect life imploded. First came personal turmoil, then a rash of nagging injuries, then a car accident that almost cost him his life. But never bet against Tiger Woods because he’s back, competing at the Genesis Open at the famed Riviera. Can the icon regain his legendary form? It sure looks that way, at least according to Shek and Shazier’s guest this week, Jimmy Roberts who’s covered Tiger for his entire career. Plus the guys marvel at Mac McClung’s epic Slam Dunk Contest performance, weigh in on Eric Bienemy’s move to DC, and argue over their favorite action movie franchises.

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On the heels of leading the Chiefs to a dramatic comeback victory against the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, Patrick Mahomes is becoming a GOAT right in front of our eyes. But can his Super Bowl comeback credentials even touch those of Tom Brady? Shek and Shazier recap the big game before looking back at Tom Brady’s legendary 28-3 comeback in Super Bowl LI with former Pats receiver Chris Hogan.

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It’s Super Bowl week and Shek & Shazier welcome former Kansas City Chiefs lineman, and NFL insider, Geoff Schwartz to break down all the super comeback storylines playing out in Phoenix this week including: is Andy Reid approaching GOAT coach status?; How the Eagles retooled so quickly after the Carson Wentz disaster; and all the Jason Kelce vs. Travis Kelce hype you can fit into one podcast! Plus the guys make their Super Bowl game and MVP predictions, weigh in on the futures of DeMeco Ryans in Houston and Brian Flores in Minnesota, and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop, Shazier names his favorite old school rapper.

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Washington Commanders special teams ace, Jeremy Reaves is about to play in his first Pro Bowl. But the road to get there was filled with more twists and turns than any roller coaster at Disney! The man himself, Jeremy Reaves, joins Shek and Shazier to take them through all the highs and lows on his long, strange journey to All Pro. From a broken back in high school to going undrafted after college, to surviving on the fringes of multiple NFL teams, to the shocking death of his mother, and everything it took to never lose focus and fulfill his boyhood dream.

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No rookie quarterback has ever won the Super Bowl. Could Brock Purdy go from Mr. Irrelevant in the 2022 NFL Draft to the first to ever do it? Shek and Shazier are joined by Purdy’s former teammate and fellow Niners’ back-up QB, Kurt Benkert for a first-hand look at Brock Purdy’s unlikely ascension to starting QB for the Super Bowl contending San Francisco 49ers. Plus can a hobbled Mahomes lead the Chiefs to the big game, is winning basketball back in Philly, and Shazier shows some love for Kirk Herbstreit and The Last Duel.

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