The Ariel Helwani Show

Solomonster has thoughts on both nights of SummerSlam, which was a mixed bag of good and bad, including Hell in a Cell with Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi and the return of Kevin Owens (02:31).

Plus, news on the surgeon that saved KO’s career and some insight into his past “heat” with CM Punk (19:19).

Addressing the comments made by Triple H on Thursday’s Busted Open Radio about wishing the fans would direct their passion more towards the talent and not bad writing for the talent (39:10), plus his comments after SummerSlam addressing talent complaints about the same faces being on top (43:25).

Thoughts on a great Raw show, with a cliffhanger ending, and what it means for Roman Reigns possibly working AAA, three different talent returns, and a major tease for an Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker match (48:04).

Thoughts on the Redemption fallout episode of AEW Dynamite, news on the 16 participants just announced for the first ever Continental Cup tournament, and why a tag team league would be much better, plus a preview for Grand Slam Mexico (1:04:36).

The Undertaker reveals the reason why a match with Sting never happened in WWE and why his podcast is likely ending very soon (1:14:16).

Dan Canobbio and guest Naji Grampus open the show discussing William Zepeda’s massive win over Lamont Roach to capture the vacant WBC lightweight title (01:30). 

The co-main event saw Raymond Muratalla successfully defend his IBF lightweight title against Robson Conceicao (29:406). 

In other news, Keyshawn Davis turned down $2.13M to fight Devin Haney, leaving the entire boxing world shaking their heads (44:01).

The Craic is back! This time, it’s the OG duo of Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall.

The biggest news of the week is the surprise MVP and PFL merger. Petesy and Chuck react to the newly-formed promotion (06:30).

Then, they discuss the unfortunately familiar MMA story of Anthony Smith’s arrest (48:59).

UFC is heading to Belgrade, with the lads previewing the card alongside the rest of this weekend’s combat sports action (57:23).

To close the show, the duo answer your Super Chats (01:11:05).

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri discuss Top Rank winning the purse bid for Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis, with the fight happening sometime in October. Davis has 48 hours to accept the terms in order for the fight to proceed (00:48).

Lamont Roach and William Zepeda compete for the vacant WBC lightweight title in a bout that will air on both DAZN and TNT (22:50). Roach is coming off back-to-back draws against Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz, while Zepeda lost a decision to Shakur Stevenson last summer. 

There have been multiple updates with the Muhammad Ali Revival Act over the last few days, with the Senate putting together a revised bipartisan bill after hearing both sides. Nico Ali Walsh, the grandson of Muhammad Ali, opposes the changes to bill and was seen meeting with TKO Chairman Nick Khan over the weekend and appeared on the Zuffa boxing broadcast, which sparked many thoughts about where his intentions remain (51:45).

The Boys in the Back react to major breaking news that Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League have merged, discussing the implications for the industry and the new joint promotion (03:39).

After playing Ariel Helwani's reaction to the merger (11:13), they cover other news and notes, including the latest on Anthony Smith's arrest (1:06:04), the purse bid for Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis (1:18:00), and more (1:21:36).

Next, they preview UFC Belgrade (1:25:17), PFL New York (1:45:48), and WWE SummerSlam (1:53:15), and make picks (1:58:52).

Plus, a brand new Fight Feasts featuring Serbian food (2:03:09), P4P sharks (2:26:57), voicemails (2:36:40), and Super Chats (3:21:39).

Interns Josh and Jack say goodbye to close out the show (3:36:35).