The Ariel Helwani Show

Solomonster thinks it's insane that WWE still remains committed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel next month despite multiple attacks on their airport and several fatalities (00:18).
Thoughts on TNA’s Bound for Glory PPV and the controversy that led to them cutting all ties with Max Caster after his debut (04:20).
Thoughts on Money in the Bank, including another failure for LA Knight and both Tiffany Stratton and Penta winning the briefcases, which evidently wasn’t the original plan (14:20).
Why Carmelo Hayes returning to TV as the newest addition to the 946 crew is a great move and what things are looking like now for War Games (27:28).
All of the AEW stars who suddenly appear to be poised to wrestle on New Japan’s big Tokyo Dome show in January and potential matches we’re looking at (33:51).
AEW WrestleDream preview and predictions, plus all of the remaining qualifying matches for spots in Clockwork Carnage for the AEW World championship (41:18).
Necro Butcher signs a WWE Legends deal and an update on 2 Cold Scorpio being sentenced to six years in prison, but it comes with a catch (52:45).
Your questions on how Paul Levesque views LA Knight, who would’ve made great MITB winners if the gimmick existed in the 80s and 90s, names still missing from the Hall of Fame, and more (57:52).

Solomonster thinks it's insane that WWE still remains committed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel next month despite multiple attacks on their airport and several fatalities (00:18).
Thoughts on TNA’s Bound for Glory PPV and the controversy that led to them cutting all ties with Max Caster after his debut (04:20).
Thoughts on Money in the Bank, including another failure for LA Knight and both Tiffany Stratton and Penta winning the briefcases, which evidently wasn’t the original plan (14:20).
Why Carmelo Hayes returning to TV as the newest addition to the 946 crew is a great move and what things are looking like now for War Games (27:28).
All of the AEW stars who suddenly appear to be poised to wrestle on New Japan’s big Tokyo Dome show in January and potential matches we’re looking at (33:51).
AEW WrestleDream preview and predictions, plus all of the remaining qualifying matches for spots in Clockwork Carnage for the AEW World championship (41:18).
Necro Butcher signs a WWE Legends deal and an update on 2 Cold Scorpio being sentenced to six years in prison, but it comes with a catch (52:45).
Your questions on how Paul Levesque views LA Knight, who would’ve made great MITB winners if the gimmick existed in the 80s and 90s, names still missing from the Hall of Fame, and more (57:52).

Solomonster thinks it's insane that WWE still remains committed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel next month despite multiple attacks on their airport and several fatalities (00:18).
Thoughts on TNA’s Bound for Glory PPV and the controversy that led to them cutting all ties with Max Caster after his debut (04:20).
Thoughts on Money in the Bank, including another failure for LA Knight and both Tiffany Stratton and Penta winning the briefcases, which evidently wasn’t the original plan (14:20).
Why Carmelo Hayes returning to TV as the newest addition to the 946 crew is a great move and what things are looking like now for War Games (27:28).
All of the AEW stars who suddenly appear to be poised to wrestle on New Japan’s big Tokyo Dome show in January and potential matches we’re looking at (33:51).
AEW WrestleDream preview and predictions, plus all of the remaining qualifying matches for spots in Clockwork Carnage for the AEW World championship (41:18).
Necro Butcher signs a WWE Legends deal and an update on 2 Cold Scorpio being sentenced to six years in prison, but it comes with a catch (52:45).
Your questions on how Paul Levesque views LA Knight, who would’ve made great MITB winners if the gimmick existed in the 80s and 90s, names still missing from the Hall of Fame, and more (57:52).

Ariel Helwani opens the show by recapping Sean Strickland’s recent comments about Ariel and responding with receipts (04:36).
Sal Everett makes his show debut, telling his incredible story of working for the UFC as security and Dana White’s assistant, his early amateur career, his Contender Series win and the raucous crowd there to support him, and more (43:01).
Alexander Hernandez is back to break down his win over Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 332, wanting to be in the main event, the high purses for Zuffa Boxing athletes compared to UFC fighters, his relationship with his team, and more (TIME1:06.21).
Manager Spencer Brown joins to talk about Tyson Fury’s side of the fight against Anthony Joshua, including negotiations for the location and all the players involved, the beef between Dana White and Eddie Hearn, and more (1:30:46).
Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins is back one day after defeating the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football to talk about the team’s season, his love of combat sports, and the latest storylines in WWE (2:03:43).
Ariel closes the show with your Super Chats (2:42:30) and a Contender Series preview (2:50:48).

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with legend Demetrious Johnson, who joins Ariel in-studio to talk about his new manga Flow Mushin, Sean Strickland’s friction with UFC over his contract, his feelings about UFC flyweight champ Joshua Van, his new podcast with Israel Adesanya, Jon Jones’ mentorship of Gable Steveson, the GOAT conversation, and more (04:48).
Ariel dives into Sean Strickland’s contract drama, from Nassourdine Imavov showing up in Las Vegas, to Strickland’s string of social media posts, to Strickland’s contract status, Dana White’s reaction to Strickland calling out Zuffa Boxing champion Jai Opetaia, and more (1:01:59).
The Boys join Ariel to cover other news and notes, including Jake Paul’s hit list, KSI’s retirement, Michael “Venom” Page signing with Misfist Boxing, and more (1:43:41).
Michael “Venom” Page is back to talk about his new Misfits Boxing deal, revealing details about the number of fights and timeframe, teasing a potential bout against Darren Till, expressing his desire to fight Sean Strickland while in the UFC, giving his assessment of UFC prioritizing excitement over winning, and more (2:02:39).
Andre Fili returns to the show to break down his massive knockout against Kai Kamaka III at UFC Vegas 122 (2:29:40).
While waiting for Fili to reconnect, Ariel recaps the rest of UFC Vegas 122, starting with Brendan Allen’s big win (2:43:40).
Andre Fili re-joins and the conversation turns to fatherhood, having new perspective on his life and career, his love of wrestling, wanting all his fights to be at UFC’s Apex, and more (3:02:10).
Ariel and crew cover more news and notes (3:45:57), before wrapping up with your Super Chats (4:10:03).