WWE star Karrion Kross in studio, Renato Moicano, Michael Carter-Williams, On The Nose, more
Ariel Helwani sits down with WWE star Karrion Kross for a wide-ranging interview about his recent meteoric rise, viral WrestleMania promo, and more. Plus, NBA veteran Michael Carter-Williams joins ahead of his boxing debut and friend of the show Renato ‘Money’ Moicano stops by.
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Show Notes
Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On the Nose questions (06:57).
Renato ‘Money’ Moicano returns ahead of his fight against Beneil Dariush at UFC 317 to discuss Gilbert Burns’ loss, his short-notice title shot against Islam Makhachev, opening a gym in South Florida, his viral social media posts, Arman Tsarukyan’s tough spot, Paddy Pimblett, and Jon Jones possibly retiring. He finishes with some financial insights (1:01:38).
NBA veteran Michael Carter-Williams previews his May 29 boxing debut alongside trainer Jeovanny Estela and discusses how he got into boxing, meeting his trainer, transitioning from basketball, his future in the sport, keeping a close eye on MISFITS, dealing with nerves, and more (1:32:48).
WWE star Karrion Kross joins in-studio to talk about his recent meteoric run, leaning into honesty, his YouTube channel and documentary, his confusingly long layoff, Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport event, taking inspiration from ‘The Smashing Machine,’ his limited involvement in WrestleMania 41, his issues with Logan Paul, being released and other hardships, his relationship with his wife in and out of the business, his beginnings in combat sports, the release of his book, and many more stories from his life and career (1:56:25).
Ariel is rejoined by the crew to round out the show and answer your hard-hitting Super Chats (3:22:56).