The Fight Game Podcast: Pro Wrestling, MMA & Boxing

Ryan Frederick and Paul Fontaine are back to go over the week that was and is to come in the world of MMA. The talk of the sport this week was Bo Nickal, who earned a UFC contract on the final episode of this season's Dana White Contender Series. He couldn't have looked better and has already been booked for his UFC debut later this year on a PPV main card and Ryan and Paul talk all about it. They then go over what was a busy weekend of MMA with One on Prime Video 2 featuring Angela Lee challenging for the strawweight title in the main event and Bellator 286, headlined by a Patricio Pitbull title defence over Adam Borics. They then break down the UFC show from a closed set in Las Vegas. Mark Zuckerberg wanted to watch a UFC show and didn't want anyone around while he did it so we got a return to empty arenas for one week. At least that's the working theory since Dana White isn't talking. The show itself was good, headlined by a somewhat controversial main event which showcased some of the issues with the current scoring system as Yan Xiaonan defeated Mackenzie Dern via majority decision. The guys talk about the scoring as well as the dead atmosphere at the Apex before breaking down the rest of the card. Ryan caps things off with some news items including the announcement of Bellator lightweight Grand Prix in 2023 and a main event for the first UFC PPV in January. 

Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia

Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950

Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia

Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After the highs of two solid shows from Arthur Ashe Stadium last week, AEW has come crashing down to Earth for a reality check. Ticket sales are slow, and with the many of the top names still absent, it appears that Tony Khan has decided the solution is to devote more TV time to Ring of Honor. James and Kevin talk about the issues facing AEW leading into their 3 year anniversary show this week.

Also in this episode:

Saraya sandbags the entire women's division

Malaki Black and Buddy Murphy stay in AEW after all

Anthony Bowens' heartfelt moment

Wheeler Yuta steals the show

Hangman Page's Dolly Parton Shirt

Is MJF better than Piper?

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The latest episode of The WRAP is now live for your listening pleasure! Keila Cash and Scott Young recap the week that was in WWE.

Hot Topics include: Workshopping Damage Control, Rey Mysterio in the running for Worst Father of the Year, Cameron Grimes at a NXT crossroads, Andre Chase is the best guilty pleasure, Sami Zayn and Jey Uso continue their beef, and BOLD Extreme Rules predictions are made ahead of Saturday's Premium Live Event. Enjoy and leave a five-star review today!

Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia

Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950

Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia

Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike and JD are back with a better late than never edition of BFI. They break down Mia Yim’s contract situation and wonder if she could she leave for AEW or WWE. Or should she stay in Impact. Plus Masha Slamovich faces Allie Katch in a Monsters Ball match, but should it have ever happened? 

Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia

Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950

Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia

Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Take It Home Podcast, John reviews WOW; Women of Wrestling, as requested by listener, Andy Bowen. John reviews the new all women promotion and show which is syndicated all over the US. WOW is a good mix of mat action and over-the-top wrestling personalities. This specific episode reviewed features the main event match between Reina Del Rey against Princess Aussie.  John breaks down the matches and dives deep into the booking. If you are a fan of women's wrestling or want to know more about WOW Women of Wrestling, this is the episode for you. 

Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia

Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950

Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia

Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Scott is joined once again by Peps to discuss the final tournament week of the 5STAR Grand Prix as we head into what should be a newsworthy night of action on Saturday as the winner will be determined. But before that, they discuss the creation of the Neo Stardom Army that was revealed at the end of STARDOM in SHOWCASE Vol. 2 and if it makes sense for the current STARDOM landscape.

And if you need to know the scenarios for the tournament finals, they have you covered as well as they breakdown who may win and make their final predictions. 

Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia

Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950

Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia

Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week’s show, Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper discussed both the careers of Tiger Jeet Singh and Abdullah the Butcher. Both are icons of Japanese pro wrestling and both were a major part of the early ’80s AJPW–NJPW promotional wars. Fumi & Justin analyze some of the reasons these two foreign superstars became household names in Japan.

Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia

Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950

Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia

Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Robert Silva is back with Pound 4 Pound. He reviews Shakur Stevenson’s win over Robson Consecaio, Joe Joyce’s knockout of Joseph Parker, and gives a historical overview of Oscar de la Hoya.

Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia

Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950

Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia

Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan Frederick and Paul Fontaine are back to talk about the week that was and is to come in the world of MMA. A story that was starting to break as the guys recorded is that there will be no fans or media members at the Apex this coming weekend for the ESPN+ show headlined by Mackenzie Dern and Xiaonan Yan in a strawweight fight. The reasons are unknown at this time but more should come out as the week progresses. Before getting into that, the guys talk about the stunning debut of Raul Rojas Jr, the 17 year old who won a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series this past week. They then go over a few of the non-UFC shows in a busy upcoming week in MMA including One FC's second show on Amazon Prime featuring Angela Lee in the main event. They then preview a deep UFC card from the Apex with a lot of familiar names and Ryan gives his 3 fights to watch while picks 3 fights that you should be betting on this week. They close off with a busy slate of news including Conor McGregor still not being tested by USADA for some reason, a couple of UFC fighters who were and got suspended and the return of John Hathaway who has not fought since 2014. 

Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia

Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950

Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia

Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AEW Grand Slam was a stacked PPV-quality show spread out over two nights of television. James and Kevin agree that it was a success, but was it enough to get past the negativity surrounding the company since the incident at All Out? They run down the pros and cons of the show, how AEW is set up for success in the future, and why banking on MJF, Chris Jericho, and Jon Moxley as key stars are the right move.

Also discussed:

The end of the House of Black - did they deserve better?

How Saraya's arrival is bad for Jamie Hayter when it could have been great

Chris Jericho's next nickname

Why Danhausen is the key to The Acclaimed success

Much love for The Great Muta

Eddie Kingston's DQ

Action Bronson and Hook's shorts

Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia

Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950

Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia

Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy