The Ariel Helwani Show

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show by reacting to Keyshawn Davis turning down the Devin Haney fight and the domino effect it‘s going to cause (05:09). Will Haney pivot to Liam Paro or Jack Catteral? Will Top Rank freeze out Davis? It’s a mess (15:04).

After a historical conversation about the heavyweight division (20:30), they look ahead to Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic (31:37).

The heavyweight division is in transition as Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is likely headed to Madison Square Garden instead of Wembley Stadium (39:11).

The David Benavidez-Jai Opetaia-Noel Mikaelian mess has gotten even messier, as Zuffa announced Opetaia vs. Mikaelian, while promoter Don King threatened a lawsuit claiming Mikaelian already has a fight scheduled with Benavidez (47:09).

Claressa Shields fights Kaye Scott at middleweight this weekend in Atlanta. Could Shields fight Tamm Thibeault, recent winner of three middleweight titles (57:16)?

Finally, sad news hit the boxing world, as Pritchard Colon passed away. The former contender suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2015 and spent the better part of the next decade trying to recover and become an advocate for fighter safety (1:00:50).

Solomonster discusses Brock Lesnar announcing his retirement from wrestling on The Pat McAfee Show, people within WWE not believing he’s done, and two of his very best matches (02:08).

Thoughts on the start of the tournament to crown a challenger for Roman Reigns in Mexico City, the burial of Dominik Mysterio on WWE television, and the comments that may have triggered it (06:08).

Addressing recent comments by Conrad Thompson calling Roman Reigns “probably the most overrated main eventer in WWE history,” and why it’s a complicated argument to make (12:52).

Thoughts on the first confrontation between CM Punk and Kevin Owens and the date of their championship match being revealed, plus Rhea Ripley goes under the knife, Chelsea Green is injured, the debut of Tatum Paxley and why the women’s division is something of a mess right now (24:55).

AEW Grand Slam Mexico thoughts, including the return of MJF, Adam Copeland crossing an item off his bucket list, and updates on the Continental Cup (40:09).

Finally, what Kevin Nash says is missing from pro wrestling today, Gable Steveson’s brother struck by lightning, and Ric Flair’s latest social media storm (46:33).

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).