The Ariel Helwani Show

On the latest episode of The Craic, Petesy is joined by Uncrowned’s Chuck Mindenhall to discuss the cultural resonance of The Rumble in the Jungle on its 50th anniversary (05:42). Legendary father and son duo Richard and Jack Shore join the show from Edmonton ahead of Jack’s bout with Youssef Zalal (40:45).

The Boys in the Back are live for a special Halloween edition, but first Ariel Helwani joins the show to give an update on the breaking news that Belal Muhammad is out of UFC 310 and what that means for the main event (04:27).Then, Eric Jackman (NewYorkRic) and Conner Burks (GC) preview UFC Edmonton (35:22) before bringing in The Craic's Petesy Carroll to dive deeper on the card (51:57).Finally, Mysterious Frank joins The Boys to make parlay picks (01:13:15), give P4P Halloween candy rankings (01:21:15), and answer your questions (01:49:27).

Kade Ruotolo discusses his upcoming ONE Championship fight against Ahmed Mujtaba, the experience of winning CJI, whether he'll do CJI again, his injury woes, advice for Michael Page ahead of his first big-time grappling match, the Olympics, and more (07:50).Ariel Helwani and The Boys In The Back answer all your On The Nose questions about the road for Max Holloway after UFC 308, whether Khamzat Chimaev should jump Sean Strickland in the middleweight queue, the backlash from the Dana White vs. Francis Ngannou coverage, the team's worst injuries, Ireland's history with Halloween, Petesy's addition to the show, the first UFC events we've ever attended, the crew's bagel controversy, and much more (39:50).Michael Page discusses his Polaris 30 grappling main event against Carlos Condit on Saturday, how the match materialized, why this is something he wanted to explore at age 37, advice from Kade Ruotolo, originally being booked against Donald Cerrone for Polaris, Belal Muhammad's ascent up the UFC welterweight division, his loss to Ian Machado Garry, wanting to fight Shara Bullet at 185 pounds, and more (01:32:28).Mike Malott discusses his UFC Edmonton return against Trevin Giles, what went wrong against Neil Magny, his grueling road to building himself back up from that loss, why he wants to be an example for the next generation, the adjustments he's made for Giles, and more (02:00:06).Jaron "Boots" Ennis discusses his upcoming IBF welterweight title rematch against Karen Chukhadzhian, his experience since signing with Matchroom, his reaction to having to fight Chukhadzhian as his mandatory, recent baffling decisions made by the IBF, his quest to unify the title, what he did wrong in the first Chukhadzhian fight, partnering up with Bam Rodriguez, whether the Terence Crawford fight will ever happen, and more (02:32:17).Before the show ended, Ariel calls his old friend Daniel Cormier to get his response after what Derrick Lewis said about him at the UFC Edmonton media day (03:22:47).

Brian Sutterer MD, YouTube physician extraordinaire, breaks down Robert Whittaker's grisly jaw injury, Myktybek Orolbai gnarly eye, plus much more from the wreckage of UFC 308 in a fascinating medical deep dive (05:36).Marlon "Chito" Vera discusses wrestling training with Arman Tsarukyan, changes he's making after back-to-back losses, why he wasn't impressed by the Las Vegas Sphere, comparisons between Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira, his 1987 Buick Grand National, his plans after fighting, and more (01:02:43).Diego Lopes discusses his experience as UFC 308's back-up fighter, Ilia Topuria knocking out Max Holloway, mistakes Holloway made against the champ, why a fight against Alexander Volkanovski in Sydney in early 2025 makes the most sense, how he'd fare against Topuria, his win over Brian Ortega at the Las Vegas Sphere, and more (01:02:43).Alexandre Pantoja discusses his UFC 310 defense of the UFC flyweight title against Kai Asakura, how Kyoji Horiguchi is helping to prepare him, the state of the flyweight division, his growth in the fight game, wanting to train with Demetrious Johnson, keeping perspective, and more (01:28:55).Ariel Helwani and The Boys In The Back get into a heated debate over Uncrowned's debut MMA pound-for-pound rankings (02:11:37).

Ariel Helwani and The Boys In The Back react to UFC 308, whether Ilia Topuria has a case for Fighter of the Year after his knockout of Max Holloway, Khamzat Chimaev's pursuit of the title after his demolition of Robert Whittaker, and more (18:15).Lerone Murphy discusses his UFC 308 win over Dan Ige, sticking with his "The Miracle" nickname, challenges in the lead-up to Saturday, Ilia Topuria's knockout of Max Holloway, Topuria vs. Volkanovski 2, wanting Brian Ortega or Josh Emmett in March 2025, his chief hater, and more (01:00:58).Ariel Helwani dives deep into the Dana White vs. Francis Ngannou feud following White's latest comments (01:25:23).Darren Till discusses the latest in the MMA world, why UFC/PFL needs to make Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall, Khamzat Chimaev's win over Robert Whittaker, why Chimaev deserves the next title shot over Sean Strickland, his mental health, what's next for his career, and more (02:34:17).Alexander Volkanovski discusses his weekend at UFC 308, Ilia Topuria's knockout of Max Holloway, his in-cage conversation with Topuria, how long he's willing to wait, the future of his "Old Man Volk" character, whether he regrets decisions that led to him losing the title, the Fighter of the Year debate, and more (03:05:21).

On the the UFC 308 Post-Show, Ariel Helwani gives his immediate reaction to Ilia Topuria star-making performance against Max Holloway, including the knockout itself, Topuria's next fight and Conor McGregor's social media responses (53:22).Then, he covers Khamzat Chimaev's return to his dominant ways, finishing Robert Whittaker and setting up a potential title opportunity (21:21). Finally, Helwani recaps the rest of the night's action (29:48).

Denis Geiko from Russian-focused MMA publication, Red Corner, returns to The Craic to talk Khamzat Chimaev opening up on depression, Islam Makhachev possibly facing the winner of Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway and the Russian contingent at UFC 308 (06:45).Lerone Murphy also joins the show to preview the biggest test of his career against Dan Ige and dive deeper on his nickname 'The Miracle' (40:08).

On the second episode of The Boys in the Back, Eric Jackman (NewYorkRic) and Conner Burks (GC) react to recent comments by PFL's Donn Davis and then deep dive on the UFC 308 main event between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway (02:12).Executive Producer Ariel Helwani crashes the show (again) to give a scorching hot take/prediction (43:32).Next, the Boys break down the UFC 308 co-main event and Khamzat Chimaev's potential (01:12:38).Plus, the relaunch of Fight Feasts, a new segment debuts, and your questions answered with the help of Mysterious Frank (01:35:53).

Ariel Helwani and The Boys in the Back kick things off by answering your On the Nose questions about UFC 308, Khamzat Chimaev's bizarre UFC journey, Donn Davis' most outlandish claims, what it's like to cover fighters you intimately know, Uncrowned's next live show, go-to karaoke songs, and much more (15:58).Uncrowned's Chuck Mindenhall and Shaheen Al-Shatti join Ariel to preview all things UFC 308 (01:03:08).Arnold Allen discusses Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway, wanting a fight against Yair Rodriguez, his dreams of growing a mullet, touring Buckingham Palace, his bathroom adventures, his YouTube channel, and more (01:32:28).Rico Verhoeven discusses a potential Francis Ngannou showdown, his past training sessions with Ngannou, why the two clicked, his next GLORY heavyweight kickboxing title defense, whether the Ngannou fight could actually happen, Alex Pereira's remarkable UFC success, and more (02:06:28).Regis Prograis previews the Jack Catterall fight against and discusses his Devin Haney loss, why he plans to do bare-knuckle boxing before his career is over, whether Conor McGregor is potential future opponent, his love-hate relationship with Matchroom, and more (02:33:21).Tom Lawlor discusses the intricacies of the $375M settlement in the UFC antitrust lawsuit, why the UFC veteran and pro wrestling star is happy with the result, changes that may result from these lawsuits, the possibility of a fighters' union forming in the future, his wrestling career, and more (03:01:31).

Ariel and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by diving into the craziness kicked up by Craig Jones in the great Brendan Schaub vs. Nate Diaz debate (10:42).Aleksandar Rakic discusses his UFC 308 fight against Magomed Ankalaev, what went wrong with his past two bouts, Khalil Rountree's recent title challenge against Alex Pereira, whether a title shot is on the line against Ankalaev, and more (42:19).Eric Nicksick discusses Francis Ngannou's knockout win over Renan Ferreira, the emotional dump of the experience, enlisting Tom Aspinall to help with strategy, what he wants next for Ngannou, their conversation with Cristiano Ronaldo, how Ferreira motivated Ngannou, whether a Rico Verhoeven superfight is a viable option, Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway, and more (01:01:02).Dan Hardy discusses the fallout from Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira, whether it was a late stoppage, how many peak years Ngannu could have left, Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway, whether Holloway is better at lightweight rather than featherweight, Johnny Eblen's place in the middleweight landscape, and more (01:29:20).Dan Hooker discusses his recent travels, the fallout from his victory over Mateusz Gamrot, his recent interactions with Conor McGregor, whether a bare-knuckle fight is somewhere in his future, if a McGregor fight is actually a possibility next, where Justin Gaethje fits in the lightweight mix, and more (02:00:51).

Ariel Helwani and The Boys in the Back kick off the show by looking back at the busy weekend in combat, headlined by Francis Ngannou's big win (09:26).Francis Ngannou discusses his thunderous PFL debut against Renan Ferreira, his emotional reaction to the experience, fears and nerves beforehand, his locker room conversation with Cristiano Ronaldo, the decision to wrestle Ferreira, whether it was a late stoppage, Jon Jones' reaction, if he's going to continue fighting, potential boxing matches, whether he's the GOAT heavyweight, PFL Africa plans, and more (34:53).Paul Hughes discusses his massive PFL win over AJ McKee, problems with his training camp, knowing he'd catch McKee with a knee, the madness of one judge scoring the fight for McKee, his fired-up post-fight interview, why he gassed after the first round, his callout of Usman Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor's involvement, and more (01:06:03).Craig Jones discusses his adventures since CJI, having lunch with Pablo Escobar's sister, the success of CJI, the struggles of ADCC, Mo Jassim stepping down as ADCC head organizer, fighting Jassim in Karate Combat, how CJI performed compared to ADCC, his match with Gabi Garcia, when CJI 2 will happen, a Nate Diaz vs. Brendan Schaub grappling match, Gordon Ryan, and more (01:31:22).UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili discusses his life since beating Sean O'Malley, the incredible scenes in Georgia following his win, his conversation with Turki Alalshikh, O'Malley's calls for a rematch, why he went easy on O'Malley in their fight, reports of Umar Nurmagomedov potentially fighting again before a title shot, and more (02:03:36).Anthony Hernandez discusses his UFC Vegas 99 main event win over Michel Pereira, how Pereira woke him up early in the fight, why he expects to be UFC champ in a year, honoring his father's legacy, and more (02:35:01).

It's a 3PAC reunion on the Helwanivision Post Show. Ariel Helwani is joined by Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall to give their immediate reactions to the PFL Battle of the Giants PPV. The boys talk Francis Ngannou's emotional win (08:31), whether he's truly the Baddest Man on the Planet, what's next for the lineal heavyweight champion, snd whether the UFC would co-promote with PFL to book Ngannou x Jones. Plus, Paul Hughes' arrival as a major player (42:07), Cris Cyborg's continued success, and notes from the rest of the night's fights (50:07).

U.K. MMA legend and head of talent operations for PFL, Dan Hardy (04:19), joins the video debut of The Craic to give insight on Francis Ngannou and all things PFL: Battle of the Giants. Paul Hughes (33:39) also joins the show ahead of the biggest test of his life when he meets A.J. McKee in the opening fight of the main card.

Alex Pereira stops by The Ariel Helwani Show for a special Thursday bonus episode (04:21)!The UFC star and savior of 2024 joins Ariel Helwani to talk the status of a heavyweight move, Jamahal Hill's trash talk, Jake Paul's challenge, a targeted date for his UFC return, Steven Seagal's advice, Israel Adesanya's recent comments, Magomed Ankalaev, his near pull-out from UFC 307, plus much more.Then, Ariel gives an update on the bantamweight division (43:19), and finishes things up by answering questions from the SuperChatters (45:56).

On the debut episode of The Boy in the Back, Eric Jackman (NewYorkRic) and Conner Burks (GC) speak to The Mac Life's Oscar Willis (12:04) on the heels of his impressive BKFC win, preview PFL's Battle of the Giants PPV and answer your questions live (01:36:46) from the chat with the help of Mysterious Frank. Plus, Ariel Helwani crashes the show (02:01:47).

On the debut edition of On the Nose (8:47) of the Uncrowned era, Ariel Helwani and The Boys In The Back answer your questions about the transition to the new era, UFC's Contender Series, the job of MMA media, and more.Chris Eubank Jr. (21:26) discusses his IBO middleweight title win over Kamil Szremeta, his viral comments about why he signed with Boxxer, his various encounters with Conor Benn, the status of the Benn fight and targeted dates, his strained relationship with his father, betting on himself to eventually land Canelo Alvarez, and more.Flyweight GOAT Demetrious Johnson (01:07:50) walks us through his journey to retirement and discusses what led to the decision, his emotional announcement, favorite moments from his Hall of Fame career, his quest to reach perfection, regrets, whether UFC or ONE Championship won the trade, dream fights and MMA GOATS, plus more.Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen (2:33:33) beams in from Riyadh to discuss Saturday's title rematch against Fabian Edwards at PFL: Battle of the Giants, the truth behind their alleged spitting incident, what it's like to spar Sean Strickland, a potential light heavyweight title bout against Corey Anderson, Sean O'Malley's comments on Monday's show, Derek Brunson's recent callout, and more.Brandon Royval (3:00:42) discusses his UFC main event win over Tatsuro Taira, following through on his desire to train with Taira, the timing of the next flyweight title fight, why he hopes Kai Asakura shakes up the division at UFC 310, Dana White's recent comments, why he's delighting in causing the UFC matchmakers headaches, his willingness to spend every penny he owns building a youth center in his hometown of Denver, and more.On the Nose continues (3:18:57) with questions about the lineal BMF champion, phone addiction, the great Parlay Pals vs. Parlay Boys debate, and much more. Tom Aspinall also calls in from Wednesday's WWE event to share his unexpected in-ring encounter.

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria (31:51) discusses his UFC 308 title defense against Max Holloway, why the BMF belt isn't on the line, his plan for Holloway in the first 10 seconds of the bout, why he bought his own BMF belt, his viral reaction to Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje, why Alexander Volkanovski was a much tougher challenge than Holloway, Conor McGregor's comments about him, challenging Islam Makhachev at lightweight, and more.Renato Moicano (01:03:22) reflects on his UFC Paris win over Benoit Saint Denis, his viral shoulder injury, Paddy Pimblett, Dan Hooker, his first trip to Europe, world history, taxes, why he wanted to finish Saint Denis with a guillotine, getting beaten up by Dustin Poirier, the UFC rankings, and more.Kayla Harrison (01:32:47) reacts to her UFC 307 win over Ketlen Vieira and dishes on her back-and-forth with UFC champ Julianna Peña, Peña's callout of Amanda Nunes, why PFL executives continue to take shots, going to the hospital during her latest cut down to 135 pounds, Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco, homeschooling her children, and more.Dustin Poirier (02:01:29) unveils his plans for the final chapter of his career and discusses why he's 95% certain he'll be able to get it done, not wanting to wait, what's keeping him around, his recent run-in with Conor McGregor, the possibility of a Justin Gaethje trilogy fight, rematching Dan Hooker, and more.Ade Oladipo (02:43:36) joins for a sneak peek of Uncrowned and DAZN's new boxing show "Ariel x Ade," plus riffs on Beterbiev vs. Bivol, Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, the possibility of a rematch for Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua, the saga of Conor Benn, Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, and more.

The new era of The Ariel Helwani Show and Uncrowned kicks off with a loaded lineup.After a spirited intro (02:25) where he runs down all the new shows coming to our channel, Ariel is joined by NewYorkRic, Conner Burks and Petesy Carroll to look back at the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol and the controversial scorecards. The crew briefly touches on Brandon Royval's win over Tatsuro Taira and the two title fights announced for UFC 310.Francis Ngannou is the show's debut guest (49:29), opening up about dealing with the tragic death of his son and refocusing on MMA after boxing Anthony Joshua. Ngannou goes on to respond to Dana White's comment about his earnings, preview his fight against Renan Ferreira, and pick his winner in the upcoming Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight.Next, Michael Chandler joins the show to talk about the Conor McGregor fight being cancelled, his booking against Charles Oliveira being a No. 1 contender fight, and who he thinks will win between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan (01:29:05).Sean O'Malley returns and gives an update on his recovery from hip surgery and expresses his desire for a rematch with Merab Dvalishvili (02:00:05). O'Malley combats the narrative of being dominated by Dvalishvili and explains why he thinks the champion is scared of Umar Nurmagomedov.UFC women's bantamweight champion Julianna Peña reunites with the 'Parlay Boys' to explain why she believes the judges got it right at UFC 307 before taking aim at Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison (02:30:27).Finally, interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall returns to properly celebrate his UFC 304 win, go deep on overcoming pre-fight nerves, definitively announce he's the backup for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, and respond to Francis Ngannou claiming he's still the best heavyweight in the world (03:04:22).Before we say goodbye, the boys surprise Ariel with a message from his closest friends in the biz and family (03:46:29).

This week’s episode takes a look at English Premier League giants Arsenal revising its post-match protocol after Conor McGregor found his way onto the pitch for an impromptu kick about with Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. The great Philip O’Connor returns to discuss why the English football club are taking this so seriously, if the club really thought McGregor could injure Saka and how the former double champion missed an open goal by not challenging Rice on changing his international affiliation from Ireland to England (03:33). John Nash, the north star on all things related to the UFC antitrust lawsuit, gives us the low down on the latest motion in the case that saw former fighters give morbid insights into their post-fighting lives as they urge the judge to settle the suit for $375 million (33:37).

Ariel and the boys are back to recap UFC 307 (3:46) and then look ahead. Who does Alex Pereira fight next and will it be at light heavyweight or heavyweight? (20:42) Plus, they discuss whether Pereira locked up Fight and Fighter of the Year on Saturday night.Julianna Peña reclaimed the UFC women's bantamweight title, so will it be Amanda Nunes or Kayla Harrison who she faces in her first defense? (49:33)Then, they circle back to the rest of UFC 307 (59:53), including Mario Bautista's victory against Jose Aldo and whether it was the right booking , Roman Dolidze vs. Kevin Holland ending via injury, and Joaquin Buckley with another big win at welterweight.Finally, they wrap up with a look at the weekend in combat sports (1:16:51), headlined by Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol from Saudi Arabia.

Ariel reacts to UFC 307, including the thrilling main event between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. (01:26)Then he weighs in on Julianna Peña recapturing gold in a controversial decision (18:28), Kayla Harrison remaining undefeated in the UFC, and what could be next for the women’s bantamweight division.

The Craic is back and this week Petesy previews UFC 307.Fresh off cornering Merab Dvalishvili to UFC gold, John Wood looks to upset the apple cart again when he leads Khalil Rountree Jr. into battle with promotional golden goose, Alex Pereira. Wood joins the show to discuss Rountree Jr. embracing his underdog status, being bolstered by Dvalishvilli’s win and much more (04:41)The Man in The Hat, Chuck Mindenhall, is reunited with his 3PAC brother to discuss whether the 'untouchable theory' applies to Alex Pereira (34:02). According to the theory, when a champion is perceived to be at their most powerful state, against an unassuming challenger, all kinds of crazy can occur. But is Chuck picking against his fellow Danbury native?Petesy talks about difficult selfies, growing a beard and gives his pick for 'Underdog of the Week' (01:02:26).

First up, Ariel and the boys react to UFC Paris on Saturday (05:45). They discuss what has gone wrong with Benoît Saint Denis and how amazing Renato Moicano has looked as of late. In addition, they talk about Moicano’s incredible post-fight promo and a potential fight against Paddy Pimblett. The boys also discuss the rest of the card, including Bryan Battle’s heel promo on the French crowd.Later, they talk about the bizarre circumstances surrounding boxer Sandy Ryan getting paint thrown on her as she headed to MSG fight Mikaela Mayer on Friday (28:04).Then, the discussion shifts to the upcoming PFL PPV main card and whether the card is worth the price tag (35:27).Finally, the boys preview UFC 307 and all the storylines heading into Saturday’s event (42:27) and finish up with a review of the Mr. McMahon documentary on Netflix (56:22), as well as a recap of the recent UFC class action lawsuit settlement news (1:04:34).

One of the foremost French voices in the sport, Guillaume Duseaux of La Sueur, joins the show to set the table for UFC's big Paris card and explains the explosion in popularity MMA has witnessed in the country since the sport’s legalization in 2020. Following up his pick of Merab Dvalishvili — which brought home the first parlay of The Ariel Helwani Show's new era — Petesy speaks to his “Underdog of the Week” Kevin Jousset, who takes on Bryan Battle in Paris. The 2-0 UFC welterweight explains why he went to Scotland to learn to speak English, training with Alex Volkanovski in Australia, moving to City Kickboxing and his pursuit of Ian Machado Garry. Petesy details his experience covering an MMA event in Paris and explains why he thinks the popularity of the sport in the country is difficult for the English-speaking community to comprehend.

Ariel is back from London, so he and the boys reacts to his Wembley Stadium experience for Daniel Dubois' shocking KO of Anthony Joshua, his Conor McGregor interview - including McGregor’s potential 2025 return, Dana White's latest boxing plans, a UFC Paris preview, and more.

Returning to The Ariel Helwani Show feed for the first time since its inception in 2022, The Craic with Petesy Carroll goes behind the scenes at the soft launch of The Ariel Helwani Show at the Venetian Sportsbook in Las Vegas, the day before UFC 306. Featuring commentary from the all-new Uncrowned roster with appearances by the man of the moment, Ariel Helwani, his loyal lieutenant NewYorkRic, the biggest baby face in the industry Conner Burks, the legendary bard Chuck Mindenhall and Uncrowned editor-in-chief, Shaheen Al Shatti. Petesy recaps all the thrills and spills of a magical launch in Sin City.

Ariel is joined by the boys to recap a memorable night at Sphere in Las Vegas where new champions were crowned and the UFC put on one of the most memorable shows in their history.Plus, they react to the UFC 309 news and talk about Canelo Alvarez’s win over Edgar Berlanga.

Ariel Helwani and the gang reunite live from The Venetian in Las Vegas to kick off the Uncrowned era on a special debut edition of The Ariel Helwani Show. Chael Sonnen, Eric Nicksick, Deiveson Figueiredo, Steve-O, Jim Lampley, Roy Jones Jr., and Casey O'Neill join the star-studded lineup, plus plenty of old friends and new on the eve of UFC 306 and Canelo vs. Berlanga.

The boys are back! Ariel, NYR, GC and Frank recap a crazy summer in their lives, while talking about how they ended up at Yahoo! Sports and all the exciting Uncrowned plans in the works.Plus, they talk about our live show this Friday at The Venetian in Las Vegas, our launch date, and more.And a little fight talk, too: Demetrious Johnson’s retirement, Sean Brady’s win and the vibes ahead of this weekend’s massive events in Sin City.Enjoy! And welcome back.

A special one night only show in Newark, New Jersey--live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on May 31st 2024! Featuring interviews with Daniel Cormier, Alex Pereira w/ Plino Cruz, Kayla Harrison, Arman Tsarukyan, Al laquinta, Aljamain Sterling.

On today's episode, Ariel returns to give you a conversation with pro wrestling legend Eric Bischoff. Together, the guys discuss Endeavor's purchase of WWE, if the upstart AEW has what it takes to topple WWE (11:32), Tony Khan's fitness for leadership (15:49), MJFs upcoming free agency (17:16), and much more.Eric Bischoff is a titan of the professional wrestling industry. He is the former Executive Vice President of World Championship Wrestling, the pro wrestling organization that competed head on with Vince McMahon’s WWE, most notably in the ‘90s. After leaving WCW, Bischoff joined WWE’s creative team. Now a proud resident of Wyoming, the 68-year-old WWE Hall of Famer lives a much quieter life than when he was one of the biggest names in the business.Today's episode is brought to you by My Postglow! Take advantage of a limited-time offer of 10% off before the 4th of July to secure a meaningful gift for your child at discounted price at MyPostglow.com.

Did Ariel give Luciana a bad wedding gift? Is Luciana woke? These are the things Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade ask each other while catching up after several weeks away from the show. And of course, they take some questions from the fans, tackling questions like: What's the best way to interact with a celebrity when you're star-struck? (17:34) Why is Luciana even bothering with getting married at age 37? (29:45) If you could book your own Coachella-like music festival, who would you have headline it? (37:35) What is your go-to comfort meal when you're feeling down? (41:37) Favorite quotes when you're going through a hard time? (45:22) Plus, Luciana loses her blue check on Twitter and she also opens up about her past visits to a psychic.And guess what? Ariel and Luciana will go LIVE on Ariel's YouTube channel next week! Subscribe to Ariel's YouTube channel so you can get the notification when they go live.FOLLOW:Luciana Andrade on Instagram: @lucianaandrade

With nearly 163K followers on Instagram and another 100K on Twitter, Chamatkar Sandhu is a must-follow when it comes to breaking MMA news.But many of you, especially the newer fans, probably don’t know much about the man behind the accounts you follow on social media.Today, in a conversation with Ariel's producer TST on “The Found Generation with Troy Farkas," Sandhu talks about the insane growth of MMA, his career trajectory, and he also gives TST some life advice. The lads discuss: How to get non-MMA fans into MMA (0:00) If MMA will become a “Big 4” sport in the near future (6:52) What TST and Sandhu admire most about fighters (13:52) The gut-wrenching decision Sandhu made that changed the course of his career (21:22) The scariest thing he's ever done (34:44) For more insightful and inspiring conversations from “The Found Generation with Troy Farkas,” please subscribe to the show on YouTube.#ArielHelwani

From Los Angeles, Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade answer your questions about life, love, work, and any other bizarre thing you can think of. On today's episode, the two friends catch up while answering questions like: What are your thoughts on double dates? (5:25) How did Ariel propose to his wife? How did Luciana's fiancee propose to her? (14:49) You've been sentenced to death. What's your last meal? (23:33) Which are your favorite places to visit in Europe? (35:16) Who is your celebrity crush? (37:28) Before you die, what are three things you absolutely must do? (44:53) Where do you see yourselves in 10 years? (48:28) And much more!To ask Ariel and Luciana a non-MMA question on future episodes, please submit it to arielhelwani.substack.com or write it in a review on our Apple Podcasts page!FOLLOW: Luciana Andrade on Instagram: @lucianaandrade Ariel Helwani's YouTube channel: @ArielHelwani

The newly crowned (virtual) friends Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade are back this week to take more of YOUR questions about life, love, work, and everything in between! On today's episode, the dynamic duo answers questions from fans like: What's the most embarrassing moment of your professional life? (7:48) Which name should I give to my upcoming child? (21:22) What is the proper etiquette for knocking on someone's door? (36:31) What's the best concert you've ever attended? (44:46) Which conspiracy theories do you believe in? (57:40) And much more!To ask Ariel and Luciana a non-MMA question on future episodes, please submit it to arielhelwani.substack.com or write it in a review on our Apple Podcasts page!FOLLOW: Luciana Andrade on Instagram: @lucianaandrade Ariel Helwani's YouTube channel: @ArielHelwani

In another installment of the unnamed Q&A show featuring Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade, the two friends field some of the following questions from the fans: What's the biggest gut-punch you've ever experienced? (6:04) How did Ariel and Luciana get so close? (11:52) Did Luciana have to get permission from the UFC to do this show with Ariel? And could Luciana be the person to bring Dana White and Ariel together once more? (20:30) At what point is following your dream no longer the right choice? (29:31) Do you ever have conflicted feelings about using social media? (32:00) How do you deal with a partner who takes up too much space in the bed? (46:10) And much more!To ask Ariel and Luciana a non-MMA question on future episodes, please submit it to arielhelwani.substack.com.FOLLOW: Luciana Andrade on Instagram: @lucianaandrade Ariel Helwani's YouTube channel: @ArielHelwani

After making waves across the internet for her appearance on The MMA Hour two weeks ago, fan favorite Luciana Andrade joins Ariel for a new show where the two friends answer questions from listeners/viewers about everything that isn't mixed martial arts. In today's inaugural episode, Ariel and Luciana field questions like: If you could switch lives with one person for a day, who would it be? (7:52) Are aliens real? (23:23) What can the Brazilian government do to slow the rates of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest? (35:44) How do you treat yourself while on the road? (47:37) What are the top three places in the world that you've visited? (51:29) And much more!To ask Ariel and Luciana a non-MMA question on future episodes, please submit it to arielhelwani.substack.com.FOLLOW: Luciana Andrade on Instagram: @lucianaandrade Ariel Helwani's YouTube channel: @ArielHelwani

With the 2023 World Baseball Classic upon us, Ariel speaks with one of his longtime best friends, Jason Takefman, who Ariel believes to be one of the smartest men in the business of baseball. On today's episode, Jason gets you pumped up for the WBC by getting into the following: Why Jason feels this year's Classic is the biggest one in the history of the tournament (4:40) The history behind the WBC, which began in 2006 (6:01) The top teams to watch out for in this year's Classic (19:05) The age-old question: When is the best time of year to hold the WBC? (24:18) His MVP prediction for the tournament (33:44) How he thinks the United States will perform this year (40:08) And more, including top story lines and the team he's betting on to take home the WBC trophy.Jason Takefman is currently a sports business consultant. He spent nearly 10 years with the Vancouver Canadiens, a minor league affiliate of MLB's Toronto Blue Jays. He's also worked with the UFC and the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL.If you enjoyed this episode of the program, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or giving us give stars on Spotify!

Last week, Ariel shocked the sporting world when he released the list of his current top-five favorite athletes on the planet. One of those five was today's guest, Brennan Johnson, the 21-year-old phenom forward for Ariel's favorite football club: Nottingham Forest. And on today's episode, Johnson joins a giddy Ariel for a wide-ranging conversation about the following: Johnson's first season in the English Premier League (5:55) Representing Wales at the 2022 World Cup (8:20) Growing up with a famous father, David Johnson, who also played for Forest (9:07) The moment Johnson knew he was good to enough to make it to the EPL (9:55) How the team dynamic has changed since Forest was promoted to the EPL (15:15) Johnson's relationship with English football legend David Beckham (20:10) What it's like competing against players he grew up admiring (22:18) Plus, a cameo from a British boxing star!Brennan Johnson is currently this season's leading point-scorer for Nottingham Forest. Born in Nottingham, he is the son of David Johnson, who formerly played for Liverpool, Ipswich Town, Forest, and other clubs. He is considered one of the bright young stars in the English Premier League.Missed the podcast? Let us know by leaving "The Ariel Helwani Show" a review on Apple Podcasts!

The founder of All Elite Wrestling joins Ariel for a conversation about: If AEW has exceeded the expectations he set for it when he launched the pro wrestling organization in 2019 (8:17) MJF's future with the company (15:28) His reaction to Vince McMahon stepping down this summer (27:10) Being a "challenger brand" to WWE and his thoughts on the current WWE product The infamous Labor Day presser last month when CM Punk aired AEW's dirty laundry (33:00) His relationship with Nick Khan (51:31) Plus, the guys talk about Khan's busy schedule and other performers AEW might go after.Tony Khan is an American businessman, promoter, and sports executive. He is the son of Shahid Khan, who owns the Jacksonville Jaguars and English Premier League club Fulham.To support our show, simply give The Ariel Helwani Show a 5-star rating on Spotify and subscribe to Ariel's YouTube channel.

The host of "The Rich Eisen Show," the face of NFL Network, and former ESPN personality joins Ariel for a conversation about his long run as one of the top faces and voices in American sports media. The guys discuss: Leaving ESPN in 2003 at the height of his popularity, and if he harbors any resentment toward the company (10:05) Some crazy stories from his time at ESPN, including a memorable interaction with Charlie Sheen (17:25) If he's ever considered returning to ESPN (22:44) The origins of "The Rich Eisen Show" (24:30) Trolling Ohio St. fans at Hall of Fame weekend (43:40) Plus, Eisen tells Ariel why this is the Buffalo Bills' year to win the Super Bowl!"The Rich Eisen Show" airs Monday-Friday from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Beginning in September, the show will stream for free on Roku.If you want to support our show, simply give "The Ariel Helwani Show" a 5-star rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.We are presented by NordVPN. Grab the NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/ariel Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

The lead singer of the iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins and owner of the legendary pro wrestling organization NWA joins Ariel for a wide-ranging conversation about the business of professional wrestling. The guys discuss: When he first fell in love with pro wrestling (6:14) His messy fallout with TNA Impact in 2016 (16:20) Why he decided to buy NWA in 2017 (22:50) The difference between MMA and pro wrestling fans (31:00) Why NWA doesn't script promos (37:45) Plans for NWA 74 on August 27/28 (51:53) And much more!If you want to support our show, simply give "The Ariel Helwani Show" a 5-star rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. We are presented by NordVPN. Grab the NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/ariel Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

The former Head Writer at WWE and current SVP of Development at Seven Bucks Productions joins Ariel to talk about his time working alongside the biggest names in WWE, which he covers in-depth in his new book, There's Just One Problem...: True Tales from the Former, One-Time, 7th Most Powerful Person in WWE. The guys discuss: Why the pandemic was the perfect time for Gewirtz to write such an important book about WWE history (9:47) What it was like challenging Vince McMahon at the height of his powers (24:08) His reaction to McMahon's retirement and where Gewirtz thinks WWE will go from here (27:40) Memories from WCW Invasion in 2001 (35:44) The art of the promo (54:10) His close working relationship with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and what makes The Rock so different from other stars (1:01:45) Plus, Gewirtz and Ariel share memories from Syracuse and thoughts on the current state of professional wrestling.The book hits shelves on August 16. You can pre-order a copy of the book here.If you want to support our show, simply give "The Ariel Helwani Show" a 5-star rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The legendary American boxing promoter joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his Hall of Fame career and business ventures, discussing things like: Getting inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame this past weekend (4:20) The recent run of great fights in boxing (10:21) His issues with fellow promoter Eddie Hearn (21:47) The first time he met Muhammad Ali (44:28) What he feels are his lasting contributions to the sport (1:01:25) Plus, he talks about women's boxing, his unlikely journey to HBO Sports, what it's like owning two minor league baseball teams, and much more.We are presented by NordVPN. Grab the NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/ariel Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!For more on Lou and the latest in boxing, you can visit dbe1.com.If you want to support our show, simply give "The Ariel Helwani Show" a 5-star rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The 43-year-old British boxing great, who returns to the ring on July 2 after a 10-year layoff, joins the show to discuss: Why he's decided to come back (6:40) Struggles with depression and overcoming suicidal thoughts (10:19) Advice to fighters who can't find an identity after retiring (20:37) Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett’s weight issues (31:50) Sobriety (35:23) And much more.We are presented by NordVPN. Grab the NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/ariel Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!For more from Ricky, you can follow him on Twitter @HitmanHatton.If you want to support our show, simply give "The Ariel Helwani Show" a 5-star rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

The iconic American actress joins Ariel on the show to discuss a whole host of topics! Such as: Her deep-rooted boxing fandom and thoughts on some big upcoming fights (4:36) The first time she met Muhammad Ali (18:58) What it was like working with Larry David on Broadway (28:50) The story behind her casting in "White Men Can't Jump" and how she feels about the remake (31:03) Why she believes so strongly in talking to a therapist (48:30) If Jake Paul is good or bad for boxing (58:30) And much more.We are presented by NordVPN. Grab the NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/ariel Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!For more from Rosie, you can follow her on Twitter @RosiePerezBKLYN.If you want to support our show, simply give "The Ariel Helwani Show" a 5-star rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

The retired Canadian professional wrestler joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his career in the ring, his work with WWE behind-the-scenes, and the entire pro wrestling industry as a whole. He and Ariel discuss: A tough ending to his time working with WWE during the pandemic (13:27) The state of professional wrestling (21:15) WWE's power structure (24:38) If Sasha Banks and Naomi leaving WWE is a work or shoot (27:21) Memories of his run with WCW (39:38) Plus, thoughts on Owen Hart and much more.We are presented by NordVPN. Grab the NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/ariel Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! For more from Lance, you can follow him on Twitter @LanceStorm.If you want to support our show, simply give "The Ariel Helwani Show" a 5-star rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

The New York Giants offensive lineman joins the show for a wide-ranging discussion about his NFL career, mental health struggles, and his less-than-ideal upbringing. Feliciano tells Ariel about: The end of his magical three-year run with Ariel's favorite team, the Buffalo Bills (4:10) His relationship with Bills QB Josh Allen (17:27) How he made it to the NFL despite being homeless while in high school (33:05) His life-threatening battles with depression and anxiety, including feeling suicidal (53:00) Dreams of being an MMA fighter one day (57:03) And much more.For more from Jon, you can follow him on Twitter @MongoFeliciano.If you want to support our show, simply give "The Ariel Helwani Show" a 5-star rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. It goes a long way!Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

The prolific sports journalist, TV personality, and author tells Ariel about his 29-year run at ESPN and some of the biggest and most controversial stories he's covered. The guys discuss: his iconic 2005 feature about former American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer (4:45) the approach that his father, Dick Schaap, took to journalism (13:51) differences between journalism today and when he first came up forming his own name for himself (26:53) if he's ever considered leaving sports his legendary live sit-down interview with Bobby Knight in 2000 (37:10) his favorite piece he's ever worked on For more from Jeremy, you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @jeremyschaap.If you want to support our show, simply give "The Ariel Helwani Show" a 5-star rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. It goes a long way!Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

One of boxing’s rising stars joins the show a few weeks ahead of his June 4 showdown with George Kambosos Jr. After telling Ariel how he discovered boxing, Haney discusses his relationships with Floyd Mayweather Jr., Terence Crawford, and Eddie Hearn, why he had to leave Matchroom to sign with Top Rank, why he converted to Islam in 2021 (26:30), how he plans to avoid the pitfalls of fame (29:42), and much more.You can follow Devin on Twitter and Instagram @RealDevinHaney.Devin Haney is a 23-year-old American professional boxer who boasts a pristine 27-0 record. He is currently the WBC world champion and is set to face George Kambosos Jr. for the undisputed lightweight title in Melbourne, Australia, on June 4.For more episodes of The Ariel Helwani Show, please follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on Ariel's YouTube channel.Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers