The Ariel Helwani Show

The Craic is back with its usual trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes. This week, all roads lead to the UFC‘s White House card.

On site in the nation’s capital, Chuck shares his observations ahead of attending the historic event in person (04:31).

The lads then lock in their official Uncrowned picks (24:51).

Security has also become a major talking point surrounding the event. Drawing on insight from former Secret Service agents, Ben breaks down how the operation could work behind the scenes (41:36).

Elsewhere, Conor McGregor made headlines due to the New York Times reporting he used ”banned drugs" while recovering from his devastating leg injury. The boys give their thoughts on the revelation (01:01:36).

Fellow Irish superstar Katie Taylor has officially sold out Croke Park in 30 minutes. Petesy shares the mood in Ireland ahead of the historic occasion (01:11:58).

To round things out, the lads talk World Cup buzz (01:16:35) before answering your Super Chats (01:23:06).

The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to the New York Knicks' incredible NBA Finals comeback, with Ariel Helwani and On Air Jordan, who was at the game, joining in to share their excitement (03:22).

Then, they dive into the New York Times report that Conor McGregor took "banned drugs" while recovering from his broken leg (21:30).

After covering the escalating heat between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje (44:10) and Josh Hokit continuing to taunt Alex Pereira (53:35), the Boys preview the Freedom 250 card (1:16:22) and make picks (2:05:11).

Plus, Fight Feasts featuring food from Donald Trump's Michelin-star restaurant (2:10:12), P4P Fictional Presidents (2:29:18), voicemails (2:47:09) and Super Chats (3:14:49).

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show breaking down the latest twitter exchange between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney, where they agreed to fight at 144 pounds. Will this even happen? How big would this fight be? Should Haney fight Keyshawn Davis (04:31)?

There is a big combat event this weekend on the White House lawn, as UFC Freedom 250 is set to take place. Dan and Chris give their picks (12:47).

Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez makes his 118-pound debut this weekend against heavy underdog Antonio Vargas. If "Bam" wins this weekend, should he go right into a Naoya Inoue fight or get more accustomed to the new weight class (25:29)?

Finally, reports potentially placed the megafight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury at SoFi Stadium in California. Eddie Hearn refuted that, stating the contract stipulates it must be in the UK. Speaking of Eddie, will he be the official promoter of the event or Dana White (34:19)?

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by previewing the UFC Freedom 250 card, including Sean Strickland’s alleged banning, potential weather concerns, Josh Hokit continuing to taunt Alex Pereira, and more (11:59).

The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to answer On The Nose questions regarding Dana White’s projected viewership for the White House card, Alex Pereira’s potential GOAT status, and more (28:52).

Aiemann Zahabi returns just days before his fight against Sean O’Malley at UFC Freedom 250, giving insight into his preparation, the venue being built at the White House, representing Canada, Sean O’Malley’s comments about him in the lead-up, having Georges St-Pierre in his corner, and more (55:40).

GLORY heavyweight champion Mory Kromah makes his show debut, talking about training with Ciryl Gane in preparation for Gane’s fight against Alex Pereira, his own title defense against Miloš Cvjetićanin, the impact of Alex Pereira's success, Israel Adesanya, Rico Verhoeven and others on kickboxing’s growth, and more (1:30:28).

Wrestler Killer Kross is back in-studio talking about his success since leaving WWE, the state of the industry, his relationship with Tony Khan and talks with AEW, not hearing from HHH after his departure, his feelings about WrestleMania 42, defending his MLW title against Matt Riddle, the greatness of AAA’s mask vs. mask match, and more (1:57:47).

Ariel Helwani wraps the show with Super Chats (3:02:47).

Solomonster opens with an update on the WWE shareholder lawsuit that was supposed to go to trial this week, but has been settled in principle. Plus, Money in the Bank again gets moved to a new date (01:26).

Next, discussion of Chad Gable reappearing on WWE television after his Match of the Year in Mexico, what he should be doing at SummerSlam, and Eric Bischoff says we may see Gable in Real American Freestyle (6:32).

Then, the next potential Bloodline member was spotted at the WWE Performance Center on Monday (14:27), and where things stand with the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, including a total burial of Smackdown so far (15:57).

Why Mick Foley is totally wrestling in AEW, a lot sooner than he even suggests (25:11), and thoughts on an excellent episode of Dynamite, which included an injury to MJF and the return of Mercedes Mone (32:55).

Two TNA stars request and receive their releases, including a former champion, as the talent exodus continues and why it’s about to get even worse (49:06).

Police finally rule on Hulk Hogan’s death, despite questions that remain from his daughter (1:00:06), and Rick Martel clarifies his comments on the WWE Hall of Fame (1:03:35).