Ariel is a mixed martial arts podcaster and former ESPN host who specializes in the sport. He has a decades-long passion for wrestling, and I sat down with him to discuss when that passion originated and what he thinks about the current pro-wrestling business. 

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Ariel is a mixed martial arts podcaster and former ESPN host who specializes in the sport. He has a decades-long passion for wrestling, and I sat down with him to discuss when that passion originated and what he thinks about the current pro-wrestling business.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Actor and wrestling enthusiast, Freddie Prinze Jr. pulls the curtain back on the world of pro wrestling alongside comedian and fellow wrestling fan, Jeff Dye. Freddie and Jeff will bring you a perspective on pro wrestling that you won't find anywhere else. Every week they discuss and breakdown the current state of pro wrestling from AEW, WWE, and the independent scene. 



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Actor and wrestling enthusiast, Freddie Prinze Jr. pulls the curtain back on the world of pro wrestling alongside comedian and fellow wrestling fan, Jeff Dye. Freddie and Jeff will bring you a perspective on pro wrestling that you won't find anywhere else. Every week they discuss and breakdown the current state of pro wrestling from AEW, WWE, and the independent scene. 
 
Photography Credit: Joseph Viles

Wrestling with Freddie

Actor and wrestling enthusiast, Freddie Prinze Jr. pulls the curtain back on the world of pro wrestling alongside comedian and fellow wrestling fan, Jeff Dye. Freddie and Jeff will bring you a perspective on pro wrestling that you won't find anywhere else. Every week they discuss and breakdown the current state of pro wrestling from AEW, WWE, and the independent scene. 

Photography Credit: Joseph Viles

Actor and wrestling enthusiast, Freddie Prinze Jr. pulls the curtain back on the world of pro wrestling alongside comedian and fellow wrestling fan, Jeff Dye. Freddie and Jeff will bring you a perspective on pro wrestling that you won't find anywhere else. Every week they discuss and breakdown the current state of pro wrestling from AEW, WWE, and the independent scene. 
Photography Credit: Joseph Viles

Ariel is a mixed martial arts podcaster and former ESPN host who specializes in the sport.

Story Time with Ariel Helwani

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I break down why AEW’s bold move is a game-changer for sports entertainment. You'll discover how the promotion's willingness to embrace risk and environment-driven spectacle creates an adrenaline-fueled experience unlike anything mainstream wrestling has attempted before. 

I break down why AEW&rsquo;s bold move is a game-changer for sports entertainment. You'll discover how the promotion's willingness to embrace risk and environment-driven spectacle creates an adrenaline-fueled experience unlike anything mainstream wrestling has attempted before.&nbsp;

Why AEW's Fairway to Hell Worked So Damn Well!

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I’m breaking down AEW Dynamite and WWE Backlash/Raw. Moxley vs Juice, and the Death Riders “claiming” Will Ospreay, plus Jericho/Ricochet and Okada saying the International Title isn’t enough as he eyes the AEW World Championship. On the WWE side, Breakker beats Seth, Asuka gets emotional with goodbye vibes and retirement chatter, Cena announces the John Cena Classic, Fatu going berserk, this and more as we break down the stories that matter in professional Wrestling.

I&rsquo;m breaking down AEW Dynamite and WWE Backlash/Raw. Moxley vs Juice, and the Death Riders &ldquo;claiming&rdquo; Will Ospreay, plus Jericho/Ricochet and Okada saying the International Title isn&rsquo;t enough as he eyes the AEW World Championship. On the WWE side, Breakker beats Seth, Asuka gets emotional with goodbye vibes and retirement chatter, Cena announces the John Cena Classic, Fatu going berserk, this and more as we break down the stories that matter in professional Wrestling.

WWE Backlash Results and AEW Getting Ready for Double or Nothing

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In this episode, we peel back the curtain on WWE's upcoming Backlash event, giving you our bold predictions, and the storytelling nuances behind the biggest matches. 

In this episode, we peel back the curtain on WWE's upcoming Backlash event, giving you our bold predictions, and the storytelling nuances behind the biggest matches.&nbsp;

WWE Backlash 2026 Predictions 

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