Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss John Cena shooting down Roman Reigns in their promo showdown on ‘Raw’ and if WWE should embrace more reality-based segments, if the WWE is giving away big matches too quickly and what their mentality is these days, how the WWE Network fits into all of this, Asuka leaving NXT her next step, Southpaw Regional ...
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Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss the WWE future of both John Cena and Brock Lesnar, what it could mean for the company going forward, how SummerSlam is coming together and if Cena will be a part of it, how the brand split is working, WWE cutbacks, the Hardy’s moving forward with the “Broken Universe”, and take your questions. Enjoy what ...
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Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss the week in WWE on Raw and SmackDown, bad finishes, the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary “This Was The XFL”, the new “24: Dallas” show on the WWE Network and it’s effect on viewers, why we should see another John Cena – AJ Styles match, if new management in Impact Wrestling could have an ...
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Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman recap NXT TakeOver: San Antonio and the WWE Royal Rumble — both of which Brian was at — and look ahead on the road to WrestleMania including Fastlane, Elimination Chamber and how the card for the big event is shaping up. Enjoy what we do? Support Between the Ropes on Patreon! Your generous donation will help ...
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Three interviews on the podcast! First, Brian Fritz talks with WWE Champion AJ Styles about this Sunday’s Royal Rumble where he will face John Cena, his first year in the company, thoughts on some of his old friends joining him on main roster and more. Then, Drew Galloway discusses Saturday’s 5 Star Wrestling show airing live on Spike TV in ...
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Brian Fritz talks with 3-time Ring of Honor champion Adam Cole about winning the title at Wrestle Kingdom 11, the main event between Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega, what’s next for him and Ring of Honor and the possibility of Kyle O’Reilly leaving the promotion. Then, Michael Wiseman joins Brian to discuss WK11, Omega’s future, the week in WWE and ...
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Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss the week in WWE including Raw and SmackDown, John Cena’s return and appearance on Talking Smack, possible directions for both the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 33 and discussion on independent wrestling. Enjoy what we do? Support Between the Ropes on Patreon! Your generous donation will help keep our lights on, and make it possible ...
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Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss what they’re watching on the WWE Network, Raw and SmackDown from this past week and preview Sunday’s Roadblock PPV and the weekly ‘Guess WrestleMania’ segment. Plus, they discuss news and notes from John Cena on SNL, Booker T running for mayor and if Jeff Jarrett might return to TNA Wrestling. Enjoy what we do? ...
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Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss WWE TLC, the week in WWE television including some tiresome and hokey storylines, is Samoa Joe finally getting called up to the main roster, John Cena hosting SNL and his possible WWE future, Linda McMahon getting a position in the Trump government and the weekly “Guess WrestleMania” segment. Enjoy what we do? Support Between ...
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Brian Fritz catches up with Todd Martin of the Pro Wrestling Torch (www.PWTorch.com) as they discuss what could be next for CM Punk including wrestling, AJ Styles becoming WWE Champion, babyfaces and heels in today’s WWE, John Cena going for Ric Flair’s record and the finals of the Cruiserweight Classic. Enjoy what we do? Support Between the Ropes on Patreon! ...
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It’s the Between The Ropes WWE mock draft! In anticipation of the WWE draft, Brian and Michael do one of their own and with their own rules with each making 30 picks from the current WWE and NXT rosters and then they each make 10 more from talent anywhere in the world. After you listen, go to Twitter (@BetweenTheRopes) and ...
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Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman discuss Roman Reigns being suspended by the WWE for violating the Wellness Policy and the possible fallout from that, Money In The Bank including Dean Ambrose leaving as WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Raw on Monday night and the upcoming draft and brand extension. Enjoy what we do? Support Between the Ropes on Patreon! Your generous ...
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Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman talk about WWE Raw from Monday night including AJ Styles’ heel turn and reuniting with The Club against John Cena, the upcoming brand split including what they would like to see in it and the possible affect to NXT, Money in the Bank lineup right now and their thoughts on the recent NJPW match between ...
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It’s the 500th edition of the Between The Ropes podcast-only show! Brian Fritz is joined by Michael Wiseman as they do a deep-dive into the WWE from the recent releases, the “new era” of the company and what they thinks that is exactly, upcoming returns of top stars including John Cena and Seth Rollins, more possible NXT call-ups including who ...
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Brian Fritz talks with Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com about WWE Raw from Monday night, the build to WrestleMania 32, how some of the matches could do down, where The Rock and Steve Austin could fit in, Bobby Roode and Eric Young’s future after leaving TNA Wrestling and Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit and if he could return to WWE. Enjoy what we ...
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Brian Fritz talks with Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net (www.prowrestling.net) about the build up for WrestleMania 32 with less than three weeks until the show, the Shane McMahon/Undertaker/Vince McMahon storyline, a possible brand split and behind the scenes speculation coming out of Mania, Roman Reigns reaction, how John Cena along with past stars like Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels might figure ...
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Brian Fritz and former WWE creative team member and writer for The Eck Factor blog (kevineckwrestling.sportsblog.com/) Kevin Eck discuss Daniel Bryan’s career in WWE including his rise to WrestleMania 30, how WWE might look at injuries during matches going forward, the chances of John Cena facing The Undertaker at WrestleMania 32, the Titus O’Neil suspension and this Saturday’s Maryland Championship ...
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Brian Fritz catches up with Eric Gargiulo to discuss the injury to John Cena, how it shakes up the plans for the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 32, NJPW stars including AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura coming to WWE and how they will be used, what the top matches at Mania could be now, and where do Daniel Bryan, Finn Balor ...
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Brian Fritz talks with Michael Wiseman about WWE Raw from Monday night including the Slammy Awards and what should be done with them, John Cena’s upcoming return, Roman Reigns booking, WrestleMania 33 location along with a little Star Wars talk (no spoilers), and AC/DC goin on the second half of their U.S. tour. Enjoy what we do? Support Between the ...
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Brian Fritz and Eric Gargiulo discuss the fallout from the WWE Survivor Series and Raw with Sheamus as world champion, bad ratings for the Monday night show, the rash of injuries that has hit WWE, keeping the mid-card talent strong, how much John Cena and Daniel Bryan mean to them now and WrestleMania 32. Enjoy what we do? Support Between ...
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