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Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   Another slow news week, thanks to the holiday weekend.  But Bill and Drew still, somehow, have things to talk about.  There's a lot of buzz surrounding TNA and The Final Deletion, featuring Matt and Jeff Hardy.  Is there something to that style of storytelling?  Can this work on a regular basis, or did they just strike gold? Plus, WWE Raw has dipped below 2.0 for the first time in about 20 years.  With the holiday, it's to be expected we'll see low ratings.  But was it avoidable? And, Bill and Drew brainstorm some things that could be a good way to differentiate Raw and Smackdown after the brand split. 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 

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS It's a bit of a slow news week, but somehow Bill and Drew still managed to pull together a hell of a show for everyone.  And they've got some great topics too!   First up, Steve Austin recently criticized WWE for not being anything close to reality for the "reality era."  Is he right?  What can they do to achieve that status?  Should they even bother? Plus, Charlotte is quickly approaching Nikki Bella's title reign length.  Just a few more weeks and she'll beat it.  But people are less critical of Charlotte.  Why?  Isn't this the same thing? Finally, Drew and Bill each pick five main roster WWE stars they would like to see spend a bit of time in NXT to rehab their characters.  Some of the picks may shock you.  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 Ra

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   Lots of stuff to talk about this week, so let's get to it. First up, WWE is reportedly reaching out to former talent to bring them in for the brand split.  Is this good?  Does WWE have enough talent to work the split without supplementing it further? Plus, Roman Reigns has been suspended 30 days for a Wellness Policy violation.  But, did WWE know going into Money in the Bank?  And if they did, why did they choose to book the match the way they did?  And how does this affect Dean Ambrose's title reign? Next up, WWE has been plugging the Cruiserweight Classic on social media with a number of behind-the-scenes pictures and videos.  This continues their recent habit of breaking the 4th wall of kayfabe.  Should they continue to promote their product in this way, or are they causing more harm than good by peeling back the curtain so far? All this plus more, including our Favorite Thing in Wrestling and

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   This Sunday on the WWE Network and pay-per-view, WWE presents Money in the Bank.  It may not be one of the "big 4," but the events of this show have lasting effects on the main roster.  Bill and Drew hash out the event, in detail.  How is the build?  What will be the best matches?  And, who do we pick to win? Throw in the latest edition of the PPV Scorecard, and you're bound to have some excitement! The scorecard format is still being finalized, so please keep an eye open for that in a future post.  In the meantime, ready yourself by downloading our show now! 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&

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS Full disclosure here:  This show was recorded Tuesday night.  But why?  So we can watch NXT Takeover: The End!  That's why! Anyhow, there's a ton of stuff to talk about.  Bill and Drew pick some goodies from WWE Raw to discuss, analyze Brock Lesnar's UFC 200 bout, and talk about some quick hits from the NXT Conference Call with Triple H.   But that's not all!  Cody Rhodes is going to BOLA, and that's a big deal.  Drew and Bill talk about the legacy he's setting for himself outside of WWE, and wonder what could have been if CM Punk had tried to do the same?   Plus, WWE asked the fans who THEY want to see in one more match.  We make some picks.  Who do you want to see? 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 | Stitche

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS Despite being somewhat of a slow news week, there's plenty to discuss in the world of pro-wrestling.  Drew and Bill get right into it, and break down Vader's comments on the Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet match that is all over social media this week.  Is Vader right?  What about Ricochet's response? Plus, Cody Rhodes has a list of names that he would like to step in the ring with.  Who's on the list?  Is he a good fit for some of those names? Goldberg has been announced as a character for WWE 2K17.  Considering the history the video game franchise has in building bridges between estranged talent and WWE management, is this a sign of bigger things? Plus, NXT Takeover: The End is next week.  Bill and Drew take a look at the card! Thanks to @mvpmusto21  and @SuperLMNOP84 for their Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring wi

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS  Major news broke this morning when WWE officially announced that WWE Smackdown is moving to Tuesdays, going live, and will be part of a brand split.  It's been rumored that this could happen since Shane McMahon returned, but now?  It's official.  But what does this mean for the roster?  The titles?  Will we see certain divisions on certain brands?  Who will be the GM for each?  And, ultimately, is this actually a good thing? Bill and Drew hash it all out in episode 212 of Ring Rap Audio! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 @MLG_Hope, and @SuperLMNOP84 for their 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 @

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   It's time for Extreme Rules, which means it's time for the Extreme Rules Preview and Prediction Show! But more importantly, it's the return of the PPV Scorecard, back by popular demand.  Bill and Drew have spent tireless hours choosing the details for each match on the card - will there be interference?  Pinfall or submission?  Will Lana throw a shoe?  These are the important questions. So while the actual scorecard itself isn't finalized, the matches and choices are, so please keep an eye out for it in the next day or so as Drew takes a moment to make it look semi-professional. And be sure to fill it out, take a picture, and send it to us on Twitter so we can score together and have some fun! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 and @SuperLMNOP84 for their 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 

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS Well, that escalated quickly. Recently suspended Adam Rose was arrested this morning on battery domestic violence and witness tampering charges. This does not help his case, and with the recent layoffs in WWE, it's a strong possibility Adam Rose may be joining them. But should he? Is WWE in the right with extending their suspension? And if he is released, where will Rose end up? Plus, reddit user littlebossman broke down three recent Raws to look at the percentages of each show - how much is in-ring talking, how much is wrestling, etc.  How are the differences stacking up from February to now?  Is it working? Finally, we take a look at the future of The Bullet Club.  With two new members, is The Bullet Club jumping the shark and turning into the worst parts of the NWO?  Or, are they still cool enough to stay relevant?   All this plus our favorite thing in wrestling (this week), our Question of the Day, and mo

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   It's time for another edition of Ring Rap Audio, and this one is Star Wars themed!  Ok, perhaps not.  But that doesn't mean there isn't at least one Star Wars reference for May the Fourth. Anyhow, Bill and Drew are back again to look at the world of pro-wrestling, and dive into details about Adam Rose going public with with prescription, with the feeling WWE is in the wrong with his suspension.  Are they?  Is Adam Rose sealing his fate? Plus, Ryback requested some time off while he is in the midst of a contract dispute.  The Big Guy is fighting for equal pay and respect for main eventers and enhancement talent.  But is what he wants a pipe dream, or is there some reality to his request? Plus, WWE Payback is in the rearview mirror, but the "New Era" is front and center.  Are we truly entering a new era though?  Or is it just more of the same with a different coat of paint? All this plus our fa

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS WWE Payback is this Sunday.  On paper, it looks to be a good show, but will the booking steer it in the right direction?  Will Roman Reigns defeat AJ Styles for the WWE World Heavyweight Title?  Will Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows interfere?  Will The Usos get beat up again? There are so many questions surrounding the main event, so Bill and Drew try to make sense of it all while figuring out what's happening with the rest of the card.   Do you agree with our picks?  Let us know!   Shoutout to @willmarelle, @SuperLMNOP84 and @mvpmusto21 for their Favorite Things 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 @PsionSt

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS Another week of wrestling, and another week of great topics.  Bill and Drew are back again.  What's on the agenda this week? First up, WWE is teasing a reunion of the Bullet Club.  But who will lead Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows?  Aj Styles?  Finn Balor?  Or perhaps someone else entirely? Plus, what's going on with Connor McGregor and UFC?  Is there a spot for McGregor in the pro-wrestling world? Also, with Adam Rose hitting social media to discuss his wellness violation, is he harming himself or doing good by defending himself?  How will this effect his future? And finally, with WWE Raw being centered around all the internet darlings, it begs the question:  Is WWE booking to placate the IWC?  Or was this their plan all along? Shoutout to @SuperLMNOP84 and @mvpmusto21 for their Favorite Things in Wrestling (this week) Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Aro

iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS  Bill and Drew begin this episode of Ring Rap Audio with some somber news, as word of Balls Mahoney's death has spread throughout the internet.  Bill and Drew take a moment to remember the ECW Original. Also, Bray Wyatt appears to have suffered an injury while on the European tour.  Is this a major setback?  Can he work around it?  And, is it the sign of a larger problem? Plus, WWE seems to be putting some new focus on the tag division, with some callups, debuts, and returns. What can we expect going forward? Finally, with TNA's corporate headquarters relocating to a warehouse, and financial info from TNA's advertising numbers becoming public, is it time for TNA to finally call it quits? All this plus lots more!    Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and&nb

iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS    We can take a deep breath now.  Wrestlemania has come and gone.  And, what a wild ride it was - 7 hours of Wrestlemania alone, plus NXT Takeover, and WWE Raw the next night.  Bill and Drew take a look at the weekend in detail, hitting some of their favorite spots along the way. Plus, WWE Raw was fairly newsworthy, with a number of NXT talents making their debut.  What worked?  What didn't?  And, what's the upside to the new crop of talents? All this plus lots more! Shoutouts 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! (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 Goog

iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS    It's time for Wrestlemania!!! Bill and Drew spend a little extra time once a year to break down Wrestlemania in detail.  This year will be no different, as the biggest show of them all is in just days.  This time, they're armed with a special scorecard for the show, courtesy of reddit user thatsaltyleavestune.   You can download and print his scorecard here, or click below.  Be sure to post your scorecards on our Facebook or Twitter page too!  The person with the most points will get a shoutout on the show next week! Shoutouts to @mvpmusto21 and @willmarelle for their Favorite thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStor

iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS  Bill Wentz and Drew Koscelek are back again for another episode of Ring Rap Audio.  Two weeks removed from Wrestlemania, you might think they'd be more excited about it?  They're not.   But is it just bad booking?  Or perhaps the head-scratching interviews talent like Charlotte have been giving to the media?  Maybe it's a little bit of both. Meanwhile, in TNA-land, Bobby Roode and Eric Young have left the company, but have they made the right move?  And how will this impact the company, who is already starting to bring in new talents?  And, what can TNA do to get more viewers? All this plus lots more!   Shoutouts to @SuperLMNOP84 and @mvpmusto21 for their Favorite thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingR

iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS  Happy 3:16 day everyone!  Hope you give someone special in your life a Stone Cold Stunner! Bill and Drew have a ton of topics tonight, so let's dive in.  First up?  Rockstar Spud basically taking the entire pro-wrestling industry to task for not being willing to be the bad guy.  He says it's not all about "This is Awesome Chants" and he may have a point.  Do Drew and Bill agree with Spud's point of view? Plus, crowds have been weak, WWE crowds in particular.  What's the cause?  What can remedy it?  Is it just a sign of the times? Next up, is TNA actually better than NXT right now?  What similarities do the programs have? Plus, Stephanie McMahon is a pro at slapping men.  But does it do more harm than good? All this plus lots more! Shoutouts to @SuperLMNOP84 and @mvpmusto21 for their Favorite thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the R

iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS    The honeymoon phase is over.  Ring Rap Audio episode 200 was a success, but it's time to get down and dirty with episode 201. First off, we announce the winner of our RRA200 Giveaway - @StarFyreGaming!  Congratulations!  You've won 3 months of the WWE Network on us! Bill and Drew take a look at Kurt Angle's final TNA moments - everything leading up to his match with Bobby Lashley.  Did TNA do Angle right?  Was there proper build?  Where does this go from here? Plus, John Cena is official out of Wrestlemania.  Seth Rollins is training to return.  How does this effect the WWE Landscape? Also, we take an in-depth look at the possibility of a Roman Reigns double-turn at Wrestlemania, and run down the Roadblock card. Shoutouts to @SuperLMNOP84, @mvpmusto21 and @MLG_Hope for their favorite things in wrestling this week! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring wit

iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS    After weeks of anticipation, Ring Rap Audio has finally hit episode 200! It's a monumental celebration for sure, and to commemorate the occasion, we are giving away a 3-month subscription to the WWE Network, just in time for Wrestlemania 32!  We've got all the details on our post at ring-rap.com. In the meantime, check out the show for all sorts of Q&A, including what we would book as our top feud, what we would do if Daniel Bryan is inducted into the Hall of Fame before Owen Hart, if TNA is worth the purchase from WWE, who we would put on our roster, and so much more! It's by the fans, for the fans, in RRA200! Shoutouts to Dru Atanacio, @mvpmusto21, and @ThoseGuysSuck for their contributions to this week's show! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and&nb

iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS  We have a returning guest for episode 199, as Mike from WrestlingExpress.net joins Bill and Drew for Ring Rap Audio!  And what an exciting week we've had, with FastLane, a major surprise on Raw thanks to Shane McMahon, and a few announced matches for Wrestlemania. But what does it all mean?  Is Roman Reigns over?  Can he get over?  Did the "bloody nose" cause more harm than good, or does it even matter at this point?  Plus, will Shane McMahon actually wrestle The Undertaker?  What are the other options? All this plus lots more! Check out Mike's website at WrestlingExpress.net, and be sure to follow him on Twitter @WrestlingExpres, as well as on Youtube!   Shoutouts to @SuperLMNOP84, @MLG_Hope, @IAmTheDamnShow, @mvpmusto21 for their favorite moments in wrestling this week! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (iTunes | Stitcher |&nb