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Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   It's ok.  You can take a deep breath now. We finally have a moment to take a breath and absorb the craziness of the weekend.  WWE had it locked down with NXT Takeover: Toronto, Survivor Series, and Raw and Smackdown.  There is so much to talk about, so Bill and Drew break down all the high points of the weekend the best they can.   Thanks to @ActionQuackson and @mvpmusto21 for their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Google+! ***** Music Credits "Razor Strap" by Kevin D. Hartnell (www.kevinhartn

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS Bill and Drew are recording this show a day early due to work commitments.  That doesn't stop them from busting out predictions for WWE Survivor Series, airing on Sunday, November 20th, 2016.  Who's going to win?  Which titles will change hands (or brands)?  And, will Goldberg go to Suplex City? Plus, Bill and Drew take a quick look at NXT Takeover: Toronto. All this plus lots more! Thanks to @thesoundofdrums for their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Google+! ***** Music Credits "Razor Strap" by Kevin D.

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   WWE has done a great job over the past year of positioning the Women's Division as being on equal footing with the men.  However, are they on equal footing between brands?  Bill and Drew take a look at the differences between Raw and Smackdown's ladies, and discuss whether or not both sides are getting the same level of respect. Plus, WWE's recent shows in Glasgow haven't exactly been top notch programming.  Bill and Drew talk about WWE's tendency to phone it in when overseas, and address how it's a serious issue.   All this, plus a look at how things may change for the Cruiserweight Division soon, Shane McMahon's new role at Survivor Series, and more! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 for their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn |&nbs

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   We've been keeping a close eye on TNA over the past few weeks, as they've recently been in court, with Dixie Carter battling Billy Corgan for control of the company.  But we assumed that all of TNA's debt had been made public up to this point.  We were wrong.  Bill and Drew discuss newly discovered debt and talk about the implications, plus the future of the company. Plus, WWE announced a new live weekly in-ring program today - 205 Live - which begins in late November.  This show will focus on The Cruiserweights, which on the surface sounds like a great idea.  But what implications will this have on the division on Raw?  And even more importantly, will they draw in the arenas they'll be working in? All this plus lots more! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 for their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   Billy Corgan vs. Dixie Carter may be the most exciting thing in pro-wrestling right now, and it's not even happening in a ring - it's happening in a courtroom!  Today, a hearing was held in Nashville, TN court, detailing the allegations that Corgan should have ownership of the company.  Does he have a case?  What will happen on Monday, when the verdict is announced? Plus, WWE presents Hell in a Cell on Sunday, and we break down the card from top to bottom, analyze each match, and predict winners.   All this plus lots more! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 and @thesoundofdrums for their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_Soo

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS  James Ellsworth is a wrestling phenomenon.  There, I said it.  He's become a legend, in just a few short weeks.  With two victories over AJ Styles, Ellsworth is in an elite class.  But what is it that's working so well?  And is WWE handling it right? Plus, the bad news for TNA continues to spill over.  More lawsuits are becoming public, and the company is appearing to be in more debt than originally thought.  Bill and Drew break it down and try to figure out what the future is for TNA. Also, Charlotte and Sasha Banks had sit down interviews for their Hell in a Cell match, and they've gotten mixed reviews.  Are they going down the right path?  Or, is this a character miscast?  And what about the rest of the women's division?  All this plus lots more! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 and @willmarelle for their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   Drew is a bit under the weather this evening, so he asked Bill to take over the hosting duties.  And host Bill did - with a wide array of topics.   A little bit of No Mercy talk starts things off, and eventually segues into Hell in a Cell.  Bill breaks down his concerns with three Hell in a Cell matches. From there, we look at Survivor Series, which has three traditional Survivor Series matches likely to be official.  If they happen, what sorts of pros and cons are there to the matches?   Plus, rumors are circulating that Hideo Itami may be out with a neck injury.  Bill and Drew discuss the worth of NXT with Main Event talent vs. developmental talent. All this plus lots more! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 for his pick for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitche

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   Tonight's main topic is No Mercy.  WWE's next pay-per-view airs this Sunday, and it's looking like a great card from top to bottom.  Bill and Drew break down the card in detail and Drew makes some predictions. Plus, WWE seems determined to get Sasha Banks and Charlotte over as a legendary feud.  And while both ladies are certainly amazing, it can be argued that WWE is trying to force the feud a little too strongly.  Bill and Drew break it down and analyze why that could be happening. All this plus lots more! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 for his pick for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @Psion

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS TNA's Bound for Glory is this Sunday on Pay Per View, and in many ways this could be one of the most important shows of TNA's history.  Billy Corgan has been making the media rounds, trying to garner buzz for the show, but in the background, there's credible rumors that TNA's financial woes are catching up to them once and for all.  Drew and Bill break it all down and get you the details you need. Plus, we talk about our (and your) Favorite Things in Wrestling, Clash of Champions, and lots more! Thanks to @willmarelle and @RyH1986 for their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You ca

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS WWE presents Clash of Champions this week on the WWE Network, and it's the second pay-per-view in as many weeks.  Bill and Drew look at the overall card and break it down, providing some predictions to the show while analyzing the build for the program. Plus, reader @willmarelle brought up a good topic on Twitter - that hardcore wrestling fans are now essentially casual WWE fans.  Drew and Bill break it down, making heads or tails of the comment. All this plus another rant on the Cruiserweight Division on Raw, plus more! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 for his Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You ca

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   Bill and Drew aren't really sure what to talk about this week, so they just talk, and the conversation flows through the Raw ratings drop, WWE Backlash, Smackdown vs. Raw, faces and heels in WWE, the Cruiserweights, and CM Punk's UFC loss.   I'm sure I'm missing a few things too. It's an awesome conversation that is sure to go to a few unexpected places, so sit back and enjoy! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 for his Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Google+! ***** Music Credits "Razor Strap" by Kevin D. Hartnell (www.kevinhartnell.co

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   WWE's first recent brand exclusive pay-per-view is this Sunday.  Smackdown will present Backlash, and it's looking like a solid card on paper.  With the Smackdown Brand seemingly having strong momentum, can we look forward to that continuing?  Does this show set them up for the future?  And who will win the matches? Bill and Drew also take a moment to talk about their Favorite Things in Wrestling, the Cruiserweight division and how it will be handled on Raw, and lots, lots more. Thanks to @willmarelle, ‏@mvpmusto21 and ‏@thesoundofdrums for their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS Kevin Owens is the new Universal Champion.  Seth Rollins - week in and week out - is a terrible horrible person.  AJ Styles is the top heel on Smackdown.  All three of these men are heels that are respected in the industry, and struggle to get the fans to boo them.  Is it the sign of a larger problem?  Is there something they can do about it? Plus, Ring of Honor announced six-man tag titles yesterday, but did they head in the wrong direction?  Bill and Drew break it down and if ROH has a missed opportunity elsewhere in the company. And, can one match make a show?  With Raw a struggle to get to the main event, but the main event being hot, is it possible that one match saved a terrible show? All this plus lots, lots more! Thanks to ‏@mvpmusto21 and ‏@thesoundofdrums for their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast,&nb

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   Well, it's time to take a deep breath.  WWE Summerslam has come and gone, and with it, all the things that make the weekend a crazy one.  Bill and Drew sit down and try to absorb it all.   It's a lot to absorb too.  Some of the topics include: What was the best match over the weekend?  What stood out?  With all these injuries, are talents like Sasha Banks and Seth Rollins working safely?  Did Brock Lesnar's angle with Randy Orton pay out?  And, what do we think about the new belts? All this plus lots, lots more! Thanks to ‏@mvpmusto21 and ‏@thesoundofdrums for their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitte

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   Well, this is a pretty busy weekend for pro-wrestling, eh? Ring of Honor is holding Death Before Dishonor on Friday Night.  NXT Takeover: Brooklyn II is Saturday Night.  WWE Summerslam is Sunday Night.  It's a crazy week for pro-wrestling fans! And, Drew Koscelek and Bill Wentz have you covered, from top to bottom.  We take a look at the matches, the build, and even make some predictions! Thanks to ‏@Mr_RyMz, @mvpmusto21, @MileHighLaz, and ‏@thesoundofdrumsfor their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and 

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   We are a mere three weeks out, and already WWE's brand split is showing signs of weakness.  Whether it's the drawn out segments on Raw, or the shallow roster depth on Smackdown, the brand split needs help.  Is it fixable?  Where did WWE go wrong, and is it too soon to really tell? Plus, Bill and Drew break news about the future of Damien Sandow, who is slated to debut in TNA tomorrow night.  What sort of player will Sandow be?  Is TNA a good spot for him? And, we take a look at Shelton Benjamin, whose WWE return has been put to a halt thanks to a shoulder injury.  What are we missing out on?  Will Shelton make it back after he heals? All this plus lots more! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 for his pick for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | 

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS With all the buzz over the WWE roster split, there hasn't been too much to talk about in terms of big news, or developments, or really anything.  So, after taking a look over some options, Bill suggested we call it in the ring.  Drew agreed, and here we are.  It's a show with barely any script, but lots of great discussion that goes places.  How can WWE rebuild and brand stars like Dolph Ziggler and Bray Wyatt?  Will John Cena bury AJ Styles, and where do both men go from there?  And, what will WWE do with a guy like Jinder Mahal, who was previously stuck with an ethnic gimmick before breaking the mold in 3MB? There's a lot more to the show than just that, but you'll have to listen to find out!  Shoutout to @P1Landounkotb for sending in his question of the week! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 and @thesoundofdrums for their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS There's been a lot of WWE news over the weekend, with Battleground, plus the first Raw and Smackdown after the draft.  Thus, this is a very WWE-focused episode.  Be warned. So that all said, how did each show shape up?  Did Raw and Smackdown live up to the hype?  What did Battleground do right? Tune in and find out as Bill and Drew break it all down!   Thanks to @mvpmusto21 and @YanksFan91 for their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Google+! ***** Music Credits "Razor Strap" by Kevin D. Hartnell (www.kevinhartn

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS With all the excitement and anticipation surrounding WWE's roster split, it seemed fitting that Bill and Drew would spend nearly an entire show discussing the Draft.  Which show came out ahead? Who will break out in their new setting?  Is Smackdown screwed? Amongst all the draft talk, you'd think WWE forgot about their upcoming pay-per-view, Battleground.  We certainly almost forgot about it.  Bill and Drew hammer out some quick picks for the pay-per-view, and look at some interesting possibilities for the event.   Thanks to @mvpmusto21 and @willmarelle for their picks for Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS After a crazy week in MMA, Bill Wentz finally gets a chance to sit down to discuss his thoughts on UFC 200, Jon Jones, Brock Lesnar, and more.  What worked out, what didn't, and what does he think of the advertising for Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Orton at Summerslam? Speaking of which, how do you book this match now?  Lesnar won decisively.  Orton is returning from injury and can be a big time player.  Do you sacrifice Orton for Lesnar?   Plus, Vince McMahon announced that Raw and Smackdown will have Commissioners, AND General Managers.  Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.  But can it work in this setting? And finally, Drew and Bill sit down and pick their top five for each brand!  Thanks to @mvpmusto21 for his Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitch