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Bleav in Pro Wrestling

Bleav in Pro Wrestling

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Show overview

Bleav in Pro Wrestling has been publishing since 2021, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 245 episodes. That works out to roughly 210 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 44 min and 1h 3m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. Roughly 58% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2022, with 178 episodes published. Published by Bleav.

Episodes
245
Running
2021–2025 · 4y
Median length
55 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

James H. Williams and Ethan Ortiz team up to talk about the world of pro wrestling. Williams is a reporter for USA Today. He’s covered many major events including WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles. Williams grew up a wrestling fan and is always excited to put all that knowledge to good use. Ortiz previously hosted a wrestling podcast from 2016-2022 which produced over 200 episodes. He has spent most of his life watching, attending, and analyzing various pro wrestling events from independent shows to WrestleMania and looks forward to adding to the pro wrestling podcast landscape.

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Ep 6Reaction: John Cena turns heel, attacks Cody Rhodes

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and co-host Ethan Ortiz react to John Cena joining the Rock and turning heel at the Elimination Chamber. Cena won the men's elimination chamber match to punch his ticket for the WrestleMania main event for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Want more wrestling content? Check out James' 1-on-1 interviews with some of today's top superstars.

Mar 2, 202530 min

Ep 5WWE RAW media event at Netflix HQ

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and co-host Ethan Ortiz catch up on some of the latest topics and news happening in pro wrestling. Williams also talks about the WWE media event he attended at the Netflix Headquarters in Los Angeles. Want more wrestling content? Check out James' 1-on-1 interviews with some of today's top superstars.

Jan 2, 20251h 50m

Ep 4Saturday Night Main Event predictions

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and co-host Ethan Ortiz provide predictions for the upcoming Saturday Night Main Event. The guys share their reaction to Cody Rhodes likely bring back the Winged Eagle WWE World Championship this weekend. They also talked about who they wanted to see win the Women's United States Championship. 2024 Saturday Night Main Event Match Card: Undisputed WWE Championship match: Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens Women’s World Championship match: Liv Morgan vs. IYO SKY World Heavyweight Championship match: Gunther vs. Finn Bálor vs. Damian Priest Women's United States Championship match: Michin vs. Chelsea Green Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre Want more wrestling content? Check out James' 1-on-1 interviews with some of today's top superstars.

Dec 14, 202430 min

Ep 3WWE Bad Blood recap and review, RAW back to two hours, NXT from St. Louis

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and co-host Ethan Ortiz talk about WWE Bad Blood with reactions to every match on the card. The guys also talked about RAW moving to two hours for the rest of 2024 and shared some thoughts on the latest episode of NXT from St. Louis. 2024 Bad Blood Match Card: Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns vs. The Bloodline Hell in a Cell: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley Women’s Championship: Nia Jax (c) vs. Bayley Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor Want more wrestling content? Check out James' 1-on-1 interviews with some of today's top superstars.

Oct 12, 20241h 32m

Ep 2WWE Bad Blood Predictions, RAW's first Netflix show reported for Los Angeles

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and co-host Ethan Ortiz give their 2024 Bad Blood predictions. The guys also talk about the report that mentions WWE potentially broadcasting from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles for its first episode of RAW on Netflix. 2024 Bad Blood Match Card: Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns vs. The Bloodline Hell in a Cell: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley Women’s Championship: Nia Jax (c) vs. Bayley Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor Want more wrestling content? Check out James' 1-on-1 interviews with some of today's top superstars.

Oct 3, 20241h 6m

Ep 1WrestleMania 41 ticket sale date announced, Bloodline storyline

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and co-host Ethan Ortiz talk about the latest happening in the world of pro wrestling. The guys share their thoughts on current storylines and whether or not they plan on getting their tickets for WrestleMania 41. Want more wrestling content? Check out James' 1-on-1 interviews with some of today's top superstars.

Sep 28, 20241h 10m

Ep 239Is WWE intentionally making Roman's Reign stale? | NXT to move to the CW Network in 2024

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WWE has found a new home for NXT. The Black and Gold Brand will be moving to the CW Network in 2024, splitting away from it's Network coupling with Monday Night RAW. Speaking of RAW, when will WWE's flagship show find it's new media partner? Roman Reigns run as WWE Universal Champion has gotten stale in the eyes of many, with nearly every single one of his Title defenses ending in the exact same fashion. Is WWE showing a lack of creativity with their booking or the Tribal Chief or is this being done on purpose? What does Kairi Sane's return to WWE mean for Damage CTRL and what the Heck is Tony Khan thinking signing Ric Flair for a multi-year AEW contract? Rick Ucchino and SP3 dove into all this and more on a special Wednesday morning edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling!

Nov 9, 20231h 19m

Ep 238Shayna Baszler talks WWE Crown Jewel & recovery from MMA rules fight with Ronda Rousey

The Baddest Woman on the Planet is heading to Saudi Arabia this Saturday to challenge for the WWE Women's World Heavyweight Championship. Shayna Baszler is set to square off against Rhea Ripley, Zoey Stark, Raquel Rodriguez, and Nia Jax at Crown Jewel. Baszler spoke to our own Rick Ucchino about her first WWE match in Saudi Arabia, as well as how badly her and Ronda Rousey beat the Hell out of one another at SummerSlam in Detroit. Also, what would she change about the MMA Rules Match if WWE were to book a second iteration down the line?

Nov 2, 202322 min

Ep 237Who's walking away with gold at WWE Crown Jewel? Another stellar AEW Title defense for MJF

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Five men, two Championships. Seven Women, two Championships. Who's walking out with all the gold at WWE Crown Jewel? Is Damian Priest primed to finally cash in his Money in the Bank Briefcase? Could WWE throw all their WrestleMania plans into chaos by having L.A. Knight dethrone Roman Reigns? Is history about to repeat itself when IYO SKY defends the WWE Women's Championship against Bianca Belair? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back for a special Halloween edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling! The guys will dive into all the big WWE stories ahead of the PPV this Saturday. Plus, over in AEW. Bryan Danielson is set to miss even more time due to injury and MJF is walking around with a huge target on his back.

Nov 1, 20231h 11m

Ep 236Rhea Ripley on top of WWE | CM Punk turns down IMPACT | Where will Ospreay end up?

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Is WWE positioning Rhea Ripley to be the next face of the company? The case can certainly be made with how she's been booked over the last several weeks. And with the run Becky Lynch has been on, a WrestleMania main event could be in the works. Note - This episode was recorded before Lyra Valkyria defeated Becky Lynch to win the NXT Women's Championship. No shocker here, but TNA (IMPACT) Wrestling really wants CM Punk. So far though, he has not signed on. Even reportedly turning down a money offer to appear at Bound for Glory. And Will Ospreay is approaching Free Agency with WWE heavily interested in the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion. Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back on Bleav in Pro Wrestling to discuss his future and so much more!

Oct 25, 20231h 3m

Ep 235Back on the 'Rhode' to finishing Cody's story? WWE not considering The Rock for WrestleMania 40

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Sports Illustrated is reporting that The Rock is not currently being considered for the main event of WrestleMania 40. And judging by how the last week has gone, it certainly seems as though Cody Rhodes is back on the road to his rematch against Roman Reigns. So, what changed? Did something change? It's hard to say, but what we do know is that Vince McMahon currently does not have any hand in WWE's Creative direction thanks to Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel. At least for now, Triple H has full control to enact his WrestleMania vision. Is Cody Rhodes the right man to face the Tribal Chief in Philadelphia? What other matches can we expect to see on the Grandest Stage of Them All? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back for another edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling!

Oct 18, 20231h 19m

Ep 234Will Adam Copeland have a new 'Edge' to him in AEW? Is WWE teasing CM Punk's return?

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Adam Copeland has arrived in AEW, but do we really know him? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back to break down the big debut of the Rated R Superstar and what we can expect from him now that he is All Elite. Is WWE teasing CM Punk's return to the company or are they having fun with the hardcore fans with a few Easter Egg drops every now and again? Bryan Danielson and Zach Sabre Jr. put on a technical wrestling masterclass this weekend, but are GUNTHER and Ilja Dragunov the best at their craft right now? All this and more on today's Bleav in Pro Wrestling!

Oct 4, 20231h 10m

Ep 233Julia Hart's AEW character is so cool, she has an out of body experience watching herself back.

Julia Hart has really come into her own since joining up with the House of Black. Her confidence is at an all time high as she is just hours away from her first ever PPV match at AEW WrestleDream. Julia sat down this weekend with our Rick Ucchino to talk about balancing the biggest singles push of her wrestling career with getting ready for her wedding in two weeks, her match with Kris Statlander, Jade Cargill's AEW departure, and so much more! Also, it's more than ok to be a fan of yourself. Julia Hart's character is so cool she has an out of body experience watching herself back. She also rocks out to her own theme music during workouts! Enjoy this conversation and make sure to subscribe to Bleav in Pro Wrestling!

Oct 1, 202316 min

Ep 232Chelsea Green says she would have fought WWE 'kicking and screaming' for Tag Team Championship belt

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Chelsea Green is not afraid to fight for what she wants most in life and in her career. Not only did she overcome the adversity of losing her dream job with WWE during the pandemic, but she thrived on the long road back to the company. Our Rick Ucchino recently sat down with the two-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion. Chelsea discussed the ups and many downs of her career and how each obstacle molded her into a Superstar built to survive today's unpredictable WWE landscape. A Superstar btw, that wasn't about to sit back and let an unfortunate injury derail her first ever run as a Champion in WWE. No one ever tried to take away her Tag Team Title belt after her partner, Sonya Deville, tore her ACL. It's a good thing too, because they would have had a fight on their hands.

Sep 28, 202317 min

Ep 231Jade Cargill signs multi-year deal with WWE | What's next for Dolph Ziggler, Matt Riddle & others?

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WWE has announced a multi-year deal with former AEW standout star Jade Cargill. Days after releasing a number of main roster and NXT talents. What does the future hold for Dolph Ziggler, Matt Riddle and others now that they have been released from their WWE contracts? How big of a loss is Jade for AEW? L.A. Knight was pulled from SmackDown last Friday after testing positive for COVID-19. What does WWE do at Fastlane if the Megastar is not able to team with John Cena against the Bloodline? Could Monday Night RAW be moving to a different night of the week in the next round of TV negotiations? And is WrestleDream turning into a Wrestle Nightmare for Tony Khan? Rick Ucchino and SP3 returned for their normal Tuesday live stream to break down all the latest news stories in WWE and AEW.

Sep 27, 20231h 7m

Ep 230What does The Rock's return potentially mean for Cody Rhodes? Jade Cargill heading to WWE

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The Rock returned to WWE Friday night and suddenly all of the WWE Universe was partying like it was 1999. The Great One's SmackDown appearance, and comments on the Pat McAfee Show, have many thinking The Rock could battle Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. Where does that leave Cody Rhodes? Jade Cargill is reportedly on her way to WWE after letting her AEW contract expire, putting Kris Statlander over on her way out the door. How does Jade best fit in WWE and when will she make her first appearance? Rick Ucchino and SP3 returned for their regular Tuesday live stream and dove into those big topics and offered up their predictions for AEW Grand Slam tonight in New York.

Sep 20, 20231h 3m

Ep 229WWE & UFC merger officially complete | Nia Jax returns on RAW | Bleav in Pro Wrestling

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Tuesday was the first day in a brand new era of professional wrestling. Vince McMahon is no longer the majority owner of WWE, as the merger with UFC became official. Representatives from TKO Group holdings opened up trading on Wall Street in New York. What could this merger possibly mean for the future of WWE? Great question. Rick Ucchino and SP3 went live for their usual Tuesday live stream to discuss the historic day. Also, should WWE sign CM Punk? Nia Jax returned on RAW this week, attacking Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez. Is the hate she receives from the WWE Universe justified? Should Jade Cargill be challenging for the TBS Championship? And did the guys correctly predict Becky Lynch's NXT Championship victory?

Sep 13, 202350 min

Ep 228Does Pro Wrestling NEED CM Punk? WWE Payback & AEW All Out Reaction

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For the second weekend in a row, CM Punk dominated the headlines across the pro wrestling world. The news of his release, with cause, from AEW overshadowed two really outstanding events. WWE Payback and AEW All Out exceeded even the most optimistic of fan expectations. And in doing so, did both companies prove that they are just fine without CM Punk being a part of the mix? Rick Ucchino and SP3 were both in Chicago for All Out. Rick was in Pittsburgh as well. They went live Tuesday afternoon to recap the crazy few days that made up Labor Day weekend.

Sep 6, 20231h 31m

Ep 227WWE Payback & AEW All Out Predictions Show with Graham Matthews

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There is no shortage of pro wrestling to watch this Labor Day weekend. WWE will run Payback Saturday night in Pittsburgh, with AEW All Out coming to you live on PPV from the United Center in Chicago. Our Rick Ucchino was joined by Graham Matthews of Bleacher Report to break down each match, from both shows, and give our final predictions. We'll also discuss the latest news on CM Punk and the ramifications that his incident with Jack Perry at All In last Sunday, had on the show this weekend.

Sep 1, 20231h 45m

Ep 226Remembering Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk; CM Punk and Jack Perry suspended (?) after AEW All In

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The wrestling World lost two icons last week. Rick Ucchino and SP3 remembered Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk during their Tuesday live stream on the Bleav in Pro Wrestling YouTube Channel. Meantime, AEW had one of the most successful weekends in, not just the company's history, but wrestling history. And yet, All In is being overshadowed by yet another backstage altercation involving CM Punk. He and Jack Perry have now reportedly been suspended ahead of Sunday's All Out PPV.

Sep 1, 20231h 3m