The Fight Game Podcast: Pro Wrestling, MMA & Boxing

Ryan Frederick and Paul Fontaine are back to recap the week that was in the world of MMA. They usually add "is to come" but UFC, and MMA as a whole, is pretty much in the closest thing they have to an off season right now with the next show scheduled in mid-January. This past weekend saw a pivotal fight in the middleweight division and the last fight of 2022 may have been the closest as Jared Cannonier edged out a split decision over Sean Strickland. The guys break down that fight and the rest of the card that saw some real good showings on the undercard. The question of the week and "We Have to Talk About" segments are somewhat intertwined as they look ahead to 2023 in terms of business, fights they want to see and who are the betting favorites to be champions at the end of the year. The news of the week has the UFC's return to South Korea postponed, a big star having to pull out of UFC 284 in Australia and a rumored main event for UFC 286 in London with Kamaru Usman possibly injured and not able to rematch with Leon Edwards for that show. 

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Kevin attended Winter is Coming live in Dallas and thinks it might be the most fun he ever had at a wrestling show. Did the “upset of the Decade” play as well on TV as it did to him in the arena? He and James discuss the debut of Action Andretti, MJF’s title defense against Ricky Starks, and if these two matches signal a new generation of stars emerging in AEW.

Also discussed:

Upcoming changes in AEW production

Hangman Page’s personal promo

The House of Black’s Road Warrior Energy

Death Triangle and The Elite still fighting forever

The Battle of the Trents

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This weekend on the Take It Home Podcast, John LaRocca takes a deep dive into Action Andretti's big upset over Chris Jericho on this past Wednesday's AEW Dynamite. John breaks down the booking, comparing it with the `123 Kid upset over Razor Ramon in 1993.  He also shares who would have benefitted more if they were giving this spot versus Chris Jericho.  

John also takes a look at the great Gunther versus Ricochet match on Smackdown for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.  

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The latest episode of The WRAP is now live for your listening pleasure! Keila Cash, Scott Young, and extra special guest co-host Steven Conway as they recap the year that was in WWE with the second annual WRAP Awards. Who will walk away with Match of the Year? Which superstar stood out above the rest? What were some of the worst moments that are simply too hard to ignore? Which Premium Live Event was the cream of the crop? The answer to these questions along with some quick takes from the week that was in WWE can be found by pressing play as the crew bids adieu to 2022. Enjoy and leave a five-star review today!

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Scott is back and talking about the biggest story in wrestling as Sasha Banks is on her way to Wrestle Kingdom 17 and NJPW. He breaks down all the scenarios as to why this is a massive deal but details why it could be a letdown if she doesn't do more than just one match. 

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Scott is back and talking about the biggest story in wrestling as Sasha Banks is on her way to Wrestle Kingdom 17 and NJPW. He breaks down all the scenarios as to why this is a massive deal but details why it could be a letdown if she doesn't do more than just one match. 

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Mike and JD discuss the breaking news that Jonathan Gresham has returned to IMPACT and figures to be around for awhile, and even go in to detail on his status with AEW. Then they review a fun episode of IMPACT featuring The Motor City Machine Guns regaining the Tag Team Titles. 

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This week, Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper focused on the father of Japanese pro wrestling, Rikidozan. This episode covers up until 1958 in his career and on his deep impact on Japanese pro wrestling and post-war society in general.

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Robert Silva is back on Pound 4 Pound. He recapped Naoya Inoue, Terence Crawford and Teofimo Lopez’s wins, did an extended Q&A session, gave his prediction on Saturday’s upcoming fight between Frank Martin and Michel Rivera, and a historical retrospective on Mills Lane.

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Ryan Frederick and Paul Fontaine are back to go over the week that was and is to come in the world of MMA. UFC 282 was a great card capped off by two bad fights with two even worse decisions and the guys break it all down. The light heavyweight title is still vacant after the main event between Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev but won't be for long. Paddy Pimblett failed in his first test on a big stage and it looks like he may not be the next Conor McGregor after all. They also preview the last UFC show of the year coming this Saturday from the Apex. It's a deep card headlined by a middleweight fight between Sean Strickland and Jared Cannonier. Ryan has his three fights to watch and Paul gives his value underdog bets. Ryan and Paul also have a discussion about the problems with UFC judging in the "We Have to Talk About" segment coming off the main and co-main event from Saturday. The news of the week include succession plans for Dana White, Dana discussing Conor McGregor's next opponent and the future of James Krause. 

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