Author Brian Fritz

Brian Fritz

Brian Fritz is the owner and editor-in-chief of Between The Ropes. He has also covered wrestling and MMA for The Orlando Sentinel, AOL Fanhouse, and Sporting News. You can email Brian at btrfritz@gmail.com.

WWE announces cost reductions, cutbacks due to COVID-19 pandemic

By Brian FritzApril 15, 2020

WWE CEO & Chairman Vince McMahon told employees during a brief video call on Wednesday that the company would be making cuts due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

NXT’s Keith Lee on His In-Ring Moment with Roman Reigns and His Ongoing Rivalry with Dominik Dijakovic

By Brian FritzApril 1, 2020

NXT North American champion Keith Lee is ready for more opportunities and competition that have been coming his way lately.

NXT Debuts on USA, AEW is Dynamite, The Fiend Wants Gold (Ep. 750)

By Brian FritzSeptember 19, 2019

NXT debuts on USA, juggling talents between brands, AEW Dynamite, Kenny Omega sounds off, WWE looks to reset with draft and more.

WWE Clash of Champions, What to Expect with NXT, Impact and ROH Landscape (Ep. 749)

By Brian FritzSeptember 11, 2019

Stone Cold returns to Raw, Kevin Owens"fired" Clash of Champions preview, will we see NXT changes, Impact to AXS TV and more.

The Case of the Missing AEW Championship, Looking Back at All Out, Catching Up on WWE (Ep. 748)

By Brian FritzSeptember 4, 2019

Where is the AEW Championship? Plus the guys talk AEW All Out, upcoming matches, and what's going on in WWE this week.

AEW All Out Preview, Chris Jericho or Adam Page, NXT Narrative (Ep.747)

By Brian FritzAugust 29, 2019

Brian Fritz and Connor Casey discuss AEW All Out, if Chris Jericho or Adam Page should be the first-ever AEW world champion, Jon Moxley being off the show and Kenny…

NXT Goes Prime Time, Wednesday Night Wars, Raw + SmackDown Improving? (Ep. 746)

By Brian FritzAugust 21, 2019

NXT moves to cable, the head-to-head battle with AEW, the week in WWE TV including Buddy Murphy gets a big win and lots more.

Ibushi Takes G129, Seth Rollins Rules WWE SummerSlam, Next for The Fiend (Ep. 745)

By Brian FritzAugust 15, 2019

Brian and Connor look back at the busy weekend including G129, NXT TakeOver, and WWE SummerSlam, Sasha Banks return, and more.

Top Boxing Rivalries That Could Be WWE Stories

By Brian FritzAugust 14, 2019

Taking a look at three of the biggest boxing rivalries that could be WWE stories.

Busy Weekend of WWE SummerSlam Weekend, NXT TakeOver, G129 and More (Ep. 744)

By Brian FritzAugust 8, 2019

The guys preview the big wrestling weekend including WWE SummerSlam, NXT TakeOver, the final days of the G129 along with AEW news and more.

WWE SummerSlam Preview with Dave LaGreca (Ep. 743)

By Brian FritzAugust 5, 2019

Brian Fritz is joined by Dave LaGreca of the Busted Open show to preview WWE SummerSlam, the buildup, surprises, and possible outcomes.

WWE Whodunnit, SummerSlam Build, G1 Standings, and Tarantino Movies (Ep. 742)

By Brian FritzJuly 31, 2019

Who tried to injure Roman Reigns? Plus, the latest on the build to SummerSlam, the G129 standings, and movie talk on the latest podcast.

AEW TV Start, CM Punk Talking, Raw Reunion + G129 So Far (Ep. 741)

By Brian FritzJuly 24, 2019

More details on AEW's TV launch, CM Punk interesting appearance, what the Raw Reunion says about WWE, and the G129 so far.

Busy Wrestling Weekend Recap, WWE Turns Back the Clock Heading to SummerSlam (Ep. 740)

By Brian FritzJuly 17, 2019

Taking a look back at the busy weekend in wrestling including AEW Fight for the Fallen and WWE Extreme Rules and then towards SummerSlam.

Reimagining WWE, Raw Bad Habits, Crowded Wrestling Weekend (Ep. 739)

By Brian FritzJuly 10, 2019

Looking at the WWE Reimagined video on Undertaker in WCW, busy weekend with AEW, EVOLVE, and WWE Extreme Rules, Raw takes step back + more.

AEW Fyter Fest, Cody Chair Shot, Heyman + Bischoff Take Over WWE TV (Ep. 738)

By Brian FritzJuly 3, 2019

The guys look back at AEW Fyter Fest including the Cody chair shot, Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff taking over WWE TV and more.

Seth Rollins Sounds Off, WWE Extreme Rules is Coming, AEW + ROH Weekend Shows (Ep. 737)

By Brian FritzJune 26, 2019

Seth Rollins sounds off in support of WWE, Stomping Grounds recap, how Extreme Rules is coming together, and preview AEW and ROH shows.

AEW All Out sells out, NJPW G1 set, put on your boots for WWE Stomping Grounds (Ep. 736)

By Brian FritzJune 19, 2019

AEW All Out sells out in minutes, NJPW G129 announced, a preview of WWE Stomping Ground and more including your questions.

Stick to the Gimmick podcast June 15, 2019

Summer Rules With Wolfe And Wolfie (Ep. 65)

By Brian FritzJune 15, 2019

Spencer and Marty return from a two-week absence to discuss an incredible NXT TakeOver: XXV and the fallout coming out of it heading into the coming episodes of NXT.