State of Combat with Brian Campbell
535 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 722 ratingsCBS Sports insider Brian Campbell breaks down the latest news surrounding Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts in separate episodes each week. UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans co-hosts the MMA podcasts while New York Times best selling author Rafe Bartholomew co-hosts the Boxing episodes. You can expect breakdowns of the latest news, full event previews, big-name interviews and instant reaction podcasts for the biggest events.
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04/11 MMA: UFC 223 recap, Conor McGregor fallout
April 11, 2018 15:58 - 1 hourBrian Campbell welcomes in CBS Sports' Brandon Wise to recap a wild UFC 223, including what's next for Khabib Nurmagomedov and Rose Namajunas. Plus, Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal provides reaction to Conor McGregor's chaotic attack in Brooklyn, including what punishment could (and should) be in his future. King Mo also recaps Ronda Rousey's WrestleMania debut, addresses Brock Lesnar's MMA future and previews Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event of Dustin Poirier-Justin Gaethje. To learn more ab...
04/09 WWE: WrestleMania 34 weekend instant analysis
April 09, 2018 08:22 - 1 hourLive from the study of the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans in the wee hours of the morning following WrestleMania 34, Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein convene to break down an all-time WWE pay-per-view featuring major main event surprises, the debut of Ronda Rousey and the returns of both Daniel Bryan and The Undertaker. After BC and The Silver King get done dissecting the "Show of Shows," they move on to gushing about NXT TakeOver: New Orleans and their experience at the WrestleCon Super...
04/05 WWE: WrestleMania 34 preview, Paul Heyman drops by
April 05, 2018 05:42 - 2 hoursThe Road to WrestleMania 34 has nearly reached its end as we bring you a special extended edition of ITC featuring an extensive sit-down interview with the one and only Paul Heyman (1:27:27) as well as the return of Nick Kostos, who joins Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein to share his take on the build to WWE's biggest show of the year (6:18). Once Well-Dressed Nick departs, BC and The Silver King begin previewing the weekend by looking at the much-anticipated Kenny Omega vs. Cody match (57...
04/03 MMA: UFC 223 preview; Namajunas, Jedrzejczyk interviews
April 03, 2018 16:45 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal sort out the wild fallout from Tony Ferguson's injury and preview the new UFC 223 main event on Saturday between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway. Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jedrzejczyk stop by to preview their women's strawweight title rematch. Plus, the guys ponder Conor McGregor's future in light of the recent news, preview Ronda Rousey's pro wrestling debut at WrestleMania 34 on Sunday and ponder whether Brock Lesnar's future is in WWE, UFC o...
03/29 WWE: Roman Reigns, AJ Styles stop by; 'Mania main event?
March 29, 2018 17:56 - 1 hourThe Big Dog and The Champ that Runs the Camp join ITC for a special WrestleMania 34 main event episode. Roman Reigns (1:00:38) and current WWE champion AJ Styles (1:12:03) sit down with Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein to talk to the pressures of being in the WWE spotlight and the lead-up to 'Mania while offering vastly different takes on current universal champion Brock Lensar. Reigns also dives into his match one year ago with The Undertaker, while Styles opens up about what it's...
03/27 WWE: Mauro Ranallo, Triple H stop by for an NXT takeover
March 27, 2018 21:38 - 1 hourIn a special episode, NXT stages a hostile takeover of the ITC as Paul "Triple H" Levesque and Mauro Ranallo join the show to discuss their extensive careers and the rocket-like ascension of what is quickly becoming WWE's third brand. Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein kick things off by looking the state of NXT entering its TakeOver: New Orleans show. The guys then answer some of your NXT-centric DM slides before welcoming their first guest. In a rare interview, Ranallo discusses hi...
03/26 Boxing: Joshua-Parker preview, Leonard Ellerbe interview
March 26, 2018 18:43 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew preview Saturday's heavyweight championship unification fight on Showtime between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker. The guys also break down the chances that Canelo Alvarez's temporary suspension for a pair of failed drug tests forces a cancellation of his May 5 rematch against Gennady Golovkin. In addition, Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe shares why he thinks Gervonta "Tank" Davis will be the biggest star in the sport, whether Floyd Mayweather's ...
03/21 WWE: Daniel Bryan cleared, Roman Reigns confusion
March 21, 2018 21:29 - 1 hourThe underjuice was overflowing this week as WWE shockingly announced that Daniel Bryan has been medically cleared for in-ring action. Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein look at Bryan's return from every angle in an extended first half of the Main Event (4:25). The guys then take a closer look at the long-anticipated Ultimate Deletion between Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt (33:27) as well as the return of Brock Lesnar and a confusing storyline involving Roman Reigns on Monday night (49:45)...
03/20 Boxing: A case for Canelo?
March 20, 2018 12:23 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap the latest news in boxing, including whether Canelo Alvarez presented a believable case for his failed drug test ahead of the May 5 rematch against Gennady Golovkin. The guys decipher Floyd Mayweather's comments about training for UFC, ponder whether Jeff Horn has gone too far in questioning Terence Crawford's heart and provide a state of the union at 140 pounds after Jose Ramirez's breakthrough victory. Plus, a fresh batch of "What's it look like?" i...
03/14 WWE: Raw's WrestleMania plans, state of SmackDown
March 15, 2018 01:33 - 1 hourWith Fastlane in the rear-view mirror, WWE's Road to WrestleMania 34 is full speed ahead. Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein kick off the show with John Cena's opening salvo in challenging The Undertaker (5:45), debating whether this match is worth a carton of Milk of Marknesia being spilled. The Main Event continues with a look at Roman Reigns' kayfabe suspension (22:40) and an extensive discussion about the Fastlane pay-per-view (32:25) and whether the Road Dogg is right that a cou...
03/13 MMA: Stipe Miocic Interview
March 13, 2018 16:30 - 1 hourBrian Campbell welcomes UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic to chat about overcoming critics entering UFC 220, his July 7 superfight with Daniel Cormier and whether UFC finally appreciates what they have in him. In addition, Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal stops by to break down the odds of a Georges St-Pierre-Conor McGregor fight, Brian Ortega's chances at UFC gold and the controversy surrounding Bellator's signing of MMA legend Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic. Plus, how UFC should promote CM Punk, Ant...
03/07 WWE: Raw's long 'Mania road, Fastlane preview, All-In
March 07, 2018 22:05 - 1 hourWWE Fastlane may be approaching this Sunday, but Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein have pushed it to the backseat of this week's show so they can concentrate on the Raw build to WrestleMania 34 (5:00). The guys dig into the latest developments with Ronda Rousey, whether Paul Heyman's promo lived up to his exceedingly high standards, the intercontinental title feud and whether WWE is succeeding or failing with its other major women's angles entering the year's biggest show. BC and Th...
03/05 Boxing: Deontay Wilder's win, heavyweight division's future
March 05, 2018 20:54 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down Deontay Wilder's thrilling knockout of Luis Ortiz and answer the hard-hitting questions facing the heavyweight division. What is the blueprint to beat Wilder? When is the right time to make Wilder-Anthony Joshua? Is Tyson Fury the only one capable of spoiling the party? Plus, unbeaten heavyweight Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller grades Wilder's performance, talks about trying to ambush his postfight interview and updates rumors that he's in line to face...
02/28 WWE: Reigns' booking, Lesnar's value, Rousey's ceiling
February 28, 2018 20:24 - 1 hourWrestleMania season is upon us, and though SmackDown still has a pay-per-view remaining, Raw is in full swing towards the biggest show of the year. Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein take an optimistic but critical look at the end of Elimination Chamber and Roman Reigns' big promo on Raw (9:27). BC then tries to talk some sense into Adam about Brock Lesnar's role in WWE (21:00) before The Silver King's waxes poetic about his belief in Ronda Rousey and her high ceiling with the compan...
02/27 MMA: Rousey in WWE, Lesnar rumors, UFC 222 preview
February 27, 2018 18:13 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal recap the latest MMA headlines, including Ronda Rousey's WWE debut, rumors of Brock Lesnar preparing for a UFC return and the latest on Conor McGregor. The guys also preview Saturday's UFC 222 card and King Mo updates the latest from the Bellator World Grand Prix heavyweight tournament, including Matt Mitrione's win over Roy Nelson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear...
02/26 Boxing: Deontay Wilder Interview
February 26, 2018 19:53 - 1 hourBrian Campbell chats with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder ahead of Saturday's showdown against unbeaten Luis Ortiz on Showtime. Wilder talks about whether he believes Ortiz is truly drug free and why he feels Anthony Joshua is avoiding him. Plus, Rafe Bartholomew joins to recap Srisaket Sor Rungvisai's exciting victory at Superfly2 and help preview a busy weekend of fights, including Sergey Kovalev's return. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...
02/21 WWE: Monday Night Rollins, Elimination Chamber preview
February 21, 2018 21:22 - 1 hourFill your cup to the brim with some underjuice because Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein bring you an extended edition of ITC this week as the guys have no choice but to dig deep on a tremendous performance by Seth Rollins on Raw (4:23). The Silver King wonders whether WWE made a mistake putting all of its eggs in Roman Reigns' basket, while BC explains exactly why Raw's booking was so choice on Monday night. The guys then wrap up the "Main Event" by talking the continued disintegration of ...
02/19 Boxing: State of the welterweight division
February 20, 2018 01:15 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap a busy weekend of fights, including Danny Garcia's one-punch knockout of Brandon Rios. The guys take stock of the welterweight division as a whole, including pound-for-pound rankings, which fights need to happen and which actually will. Plus, a preview of Srisaket Sor Rungvisai-Juan Francisco Estrada and Saturday's Superfly 2 card. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...
02/14 WWE: Love for Raw, Hostility for SmackDown
February 14, 2018 21:56 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Adam Silverstein start Valentine's Day by sending their love out to Raw as it stays hot on the Road to WrestleMania 34. On the heels of that, BC and The Silver King talk SmackDown's myriad problems and what WWE needs to do with its two major brands once 'Mania season is in the books. The guys also talk Ronda Rousey's scheduled contract signing at Elimination Chamber, John Cena's current storyline, where the two women's divisions stand and much more in Hero or Zero. Up next...
02/13 Boxing: Danny Garcia interview
February 13, 2018 14:08 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew welcome welterweight star Danny "Swift" Garcia to preview Saturday's return on Showtime against Brandon Rios. Garcia breaks down what he learned from losing to Keith Thurman and why he would he isn't afraid to challenge Errol Spence Jr. The guys also preview a busy boxing weekend, including Devon Alexander-Victor Ortiz and George Groves-Chris Eubank Jr., and play "What's it look like?" with historic cruiserweights and #WashedWelters. To learn more about l...
02/12 MMA: Mitrione, Nelson preview Bellator 194
February 12, 2018 17:51 - 54 minutesBrian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal interview heavyweights Matt Mitrione and Roy Nelson ahead of Friday's rematch in the Bellator World Grand Prix. King Mo updates his training for Ryan Bader and shares both his prediction for Mitrione-Nelson II and which opponent he would prefer to face in the tournament. The guys also recap UFC 221 and debate whether Yoel Romero can sustain success in his 40s and whether Luke Rockhold's issues were more defense than chin. To learn more about liste...
02/08 WWE: The Road to WrestleMania 34 Begins
February 08, 2018 20:07 - 1 hourWe threw our scheduled segments out the window in this edition of ITC as The Brian Campbell and Well-Dressed Nick Kostos return to catch up on two massive weeks in WWE with the Road to WrestleMania 34 officially underway. Adam Silverstein held down the fort in their absence, but BC and Co. finally get the chance to ruminate about the Royal Rumble, Ronda Rousey, NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia and the latest developments on Raw, SmackDown, NXT and even 205 Live. Samsonites, buckle in for this expan...
02/06 MMA: Rousey/WWE, Floyd/MMA, DC's Road To Immortality
February 06, 2018 16:44 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal recap the fallouts from UFC 220, the Bellator World Grand Prix and Ronda Rousey's debut at WWE's Royal Rumble. The guys debate what Floyd Mayweather's MMA trolling might mean and whether Daniel Cormier can remove the Jon Jones' sized hole in his resume by defeating Stipe Miocic. In addition, a detailed look at how UFC got to its current state of oversaturation and how it needs to evolve. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices ...
02/05 Boxing: Cruisin' For Cruiserweights, GGG-Canelo II
February 05, 2018 20:12 - 1 hourBrian Campbell returns from the high seas to welcome Rafe Bartholomew for a lively breakdown of why the underrated World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight semifinals was the sport of boxing at its very best. The guys also react to news of a Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin rematch on May 5 and do their best to decipher Floyd Mayweather's constant teasing about entering the world of MMA. BC and Rafe close by pondering how good an Errol Spence Jr.-Danny Garcia fight might be for the welterweight...
01/29 WWE: Dudley Boyz, Ronda Rousey, Royal Rumble
January 29, 2018 16:43 - 1 hourIn a special edition of In This Corner, Brian Campbell sits down for an exclusive interview with the newest members of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018, The Dudley Boyz (29:04). But before BC and The Dudleyz can get down to business, Adam Silverstein checks in with a quick recap of the big news coming out of a massive weekend for WWE, including the debut of Ronda Rousey, the 2018 Royal Rumble and a thrilling edition of NXT TakeOver (2:26). BC and The Silver King reconvene to end the show as...
01/24 WWE: Raw 25 Deep Thoughts, Royal Rumble Preview
January 25, 2018 03:52 - 1 hourRaw 25 gave us no choice but to deliver an extended edition of ITC as Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein are joined by a familiar voice who never rests in peace because he can stay up -- all -- night. After the guys dig in deep on a "historic" episode of Raw, they welcome the return of PPV Rewind as they take a look back at the 2015 Royal Rumble. BC and The Silver King then close out the show with an in-depth preview of WWE's first pay-per-view of 2018 along with an NXT TakeOver: Philadelphi...
01/17 WWE: Shawn Michaels Stops By, Seth Rollins, Raw 25
January 18, 2018 03:48 - 1 hourThe Milk of Marknesia flows in this extended edition of ITC as none other than "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels stops by to talk Raw 25, his opinions on WWE today, the famous barbershop incident and some behind-the-scenes details on Ric Flair's retirement match. Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein kick off the show by diving deep into the return of Seth Rollins' "curb stomp" finisher, Braun Strowman's hour of destruction and where WWE's women's division stands with the Royal Rumble approac...
01/16 MMA UFC 220 preview, Chael Sonnen talks Bellator 192
January 16, 2018 18:22 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal preview Saturday's UFC 220 card featuring title defenses from Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier. Chael Sonnen stops by to break down his Bellator 192 matchup against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and handicaps the World Grand Prix heavyweight tournament. The guys also debate if Francis Ngannou is MMA's version of Mike Tyson, whether is Cormier headed to heavyweight and is Paige VanZant will ever fulfill her potential. To learn more about listener data a...
01/15 Boxing: Shannon Briggs Interview, Spence-Peterson Preview
January 16, 2018 01:40 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew look ahead to the 2018 spring boxing schedule and preview Saturday's welterweight title bout on Showtime between Errol Spence Jr. and Lamont Peterson. The guys also welcome former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs to discuss his comeback from a failed drug test, how he overcome depression and his take on the division at large. Briggs also updates status on negotiations to possibly face Tyson Fury in April. To learn more about listener data and our priva...
01/14 WWE: Rumblings, Samoa Joe & Brandi Rhodes Interviews
January 15, 2018 05:46 - 1 hourIn a special edition of ITC, WWE superstar Samoa Joe and Brandi Rhodes, ROH wrestler and wife of Cody, stop by to discuss their careers and the future of the business. Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein kick off the show by rehashing the Chris Jericho-Kenny Omega match. BC and The Silver King also muse about how breaking kayfabe can work against you, The Miz's historic Talking Smack promo, Ronda Rousey's eventual debut, Samoa Joe's latest untimely injury and legitimate excitement for Brock L...
01/11 WWE: Mick Foley Speaks, Raw Is Fire, Jericho's Future
January 11, 2018 23:11 - 1 hourBrian Campbell sits down one-on-one with Mick Foley ahead of Raw 25 to discuss the signature show and the Hardcore Legend's thoughts on the business today. Adam Silverstein helps kick off this week's edition of In This Corner wasting no time before getting to one of the best editions of Raw in recent memory. From the reemergence of Braun Strowman to The Miz's return to the formation of the Balor Club, the guys break down nearly the entire Raw program to open The Main Event. Next up, BC and Th...
01/04 NJPW: Wrestle Kingdom 12 instant analysis
January 04, 2018 17:44 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Adam Silverstein provide a detailed breakdown and review of Thursday's Wrestle Kingdom 12 card from Japan. The guys debate whether New Japan Pro Wrestling took the proper step forward in their expansion into North America and Nick Kostos calls in with reaction to Kenny Omega's victory over Chris Jericho. In addition, TBC and the Silver King hand out match grades and explain why Kazuchika Okada's victory over Tetsuya Naito in the main event was the best match of the night. ...
01/03 WWE: 2018 Starts With A 'Bang'
January 03, 2018 23:58 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Adam Silverstein recap the week that was in WWE and preview NJPW?s Wrestle Kingdom 12 card from Japan, including a much anticipated Kenny Omega-Chris Jericho match. The guys analyze WWE?s booking decisions on Raw following clean victories for Roman Reigns and Asuka and update the latest on the Daniel Bryan-Shane McMahon storyline on SmackDown, including whether this week?s show did anything to tease Bryan?s in-ring return. In addition, BC and The Silver King play Hero or Ze...
01/02 MMA: Year-end awards, UFC 219 recap
January 02, 2018 19:11 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal close out 2017 with their year-end awards and recap victories by Cris "Cyborg" Justino and Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 219. The guys also make bold predictions for the new year involving Conor McGregor, Georges St-Pierre, Dana White, Nate Diaz and more. In addition, King Mo responds to oddsmakers enlisting him as a heavy underdog in the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix tournament. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...
12/30 WWE: 2017 Year In Review, Inaugural Samson Awards
December 30, 2017 06:05 - 2 hoursIn this special year-end edition of In This Corner, Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein bring you the inaugural Samson Awards. The final show of 2017 kicks off with BC and The Silver King wrapping up the year that was in professional wrestling before Handsome Nick joins the guys to break down the 15 special award categories. Who won the Katie Vick Award? Did a WWE superstar sneak by Kenny Omega for our Nature Boy Wrestler of the Year? We cover it all in a star-studded award show ...
12/28 Boxing: Year in Review, 2017 Awards
December 28, 2017 21:31 - 1 hourBoxeo is back one last time for 2017 as Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew look back at the highs and lows from boxing this past year. The guys hand out their year-end awards and also make bold predictions for what's to come in the new year, including the fights they most want to see and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/20 WWE: Kurt Angle Speaks, Women's Rumble, Bryan-McMahon
December 21, 2017 02:18 - 1 hourAs we enter the holiday season, In This Corner gifts you with a case of our Milk of Marknesia as Brian Campbell welcomes WWE Hall of Famer and current Raw general manager Kurt Angle to the show. Adam Silverstein joins BC in The Main Event to break down how the women's Royal Rumble can work and book the damn territory. They then move into where the Daniel Bryan-Shane McMahon angle is going and if Vince McMahon's interest in football is a negative for WWE. BC and The Silver King tackle the late...
12/13 WWE: Triple H Speaks, Alpha-Omega, Clash of Champions
December 13, 2017 23:34 - 1 hourThis week's edition of ITC is overflowing with under juice as Brian Campbell welcomes WWE's own Triple H to the show to talk NXT, Ronda Rousey, Chris Jerihco and more (1:08:08). Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein join BC at the start of the show with an intense debate over the forthcoming Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega match in New Japan Pro-Wrestling and what it means for the futures of both Y2J and BC's so-called "revolution" (4:44). The guys continue the Main Event by diving into the most rec...
12/12 MMA: GSP's future, Pacquiao-McGregor odds & the rise of Ngannou
December 12, 2017 18:12 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal recap the latest news in mixed martial arts including what's next for Georges St-Pierre after giving up the middleweight championship. The guys look at how UFC might be able to entice Conor McGregor back into the Octagon despite Manny Pacquiao rumors and just how bright heavyweight Francis Ngannou's future is. Also, a preview a pair of shows to close 2017 including Robbie Lawler-Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Winnepeg and the Dec. 30 UFC 219 card. To lea...
12/11 Boxing: Lomachenko cements P4P status, Daniel Jacobs interview
December 12, 2017 01:01 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap a wild weekend in boxing including pound-for-pound king Vasyl Lomachnenko's victory over Guillermo Rigondeaux and the final fight of Orlando Salido's carer. Plus, middleweight contender Daniel Jacobs shares his thoughts on Saturday's Billy Joe Saunders-David Lemieux title bout and assesses his place in the division among the likes of Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...
12/7 WWE: Jason Jordan Has 'It,' SmackDown Issues
December 07, 2017 05:35 - 1 hourBrian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein open the Main Event of this week's ITC amped over the rise of Jason Jordan and what it means for the future of Raw (4:15). On the other hand, BC, Handsome Nick and The Silver King are equally peeved about what is lacking on SmackDown and wonder whether the culmination of the Shane McMahon-Daniel Bryan angle will be worth it in the end (21:15). Up next is Hero or Zero (29:27) where the guys debate "Woken" Matt Hardy, confusing Clash of Champions...
12/4 Boxing: Lomachenko-Rigondeaux preview, Bob Arum interview
December 04, 2017 19:14 - 1 hourBrian Campbell interviews Bob Arum of Top Rank about the historical significance of Saturday's Vasyl Lomachenko-Guillermo Rigondeaux bout. The Hall of Fame promoter also shares why he isn't interested in Manny Pacquiao facing Conor McGregor and why marijuana is the secret to his longevity at age 85. Plus, Rafe Bartholomew breaks down Miguel Cotto's loss to Sadam Ali in his career finale. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-pol...
11/29 WWE: Burial Of Finn Balor, Jim Ross Interview
November 29, 2017 22:22 - 1 hourGood ol' J.R. joins this week's edition of In This Corner for an extended sit-down interview with Brian Campbell (59:13) that covers his contentious (at times) relationship with Vince McMahon, whether he preferred WCW or WWF in the late 80s and early 90s, and whether New Japan Pro-Wrestling can compete with WWE in 2018 and beyond. But before we get to Jim Ross, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein join BC to break down the burial of Finn Balor (3:40), Roman Reigns' first week with the intercontin...
11/28 MMA: UFC 218, Bellator Grand Prix previews
November 28, 2017 17:40 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Muhammed Lawal return to handicap the draw for 2018's Bellator Grand Prix heavyweight tournament and "King Mo" makes a bold prediction for his first round match against Ryan Bader. The guys also debate whether Michael Bisping should've been saved from himself in China and go into detail previewing Saturday's UFC 218 card headlined by Max Holloway-Jose Aldo II. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy L...
11/27 Boxing: Roy Jones Jr. interview, Miguel Cotto's career
November 27, 2017 18:54 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew chat with Roy Jones Jr. about his rap career, why he was so great in his prime and Miguel Cotto's final bout on Saturday against Sadam Ali. The guys also look at Cotto's career as a whole, including where he ranks historically, and recap Sergey Kovalev's comeback knockout over the weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastc...
11/23 WWE: Reigns Wins IC Title, New Faction, Daniel Bryan
November 23, 2017 08:07 - 1 hourIn a special Thanksgiving episode of In This Corner, Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein kick things off in The Main Event by breaking down WWE's decision to put the intercontinental title on Roman Reigns (4:25). The guys then move on to the new female faction that showed up on both Raw and SmackDown this week (18:00) before debating the Daniel Bryan storyline on the blue brand and whether that may lead to his in-ring return (29:47). Up next is Hero or Zero (36:47) where Handsome...
11/20 WWE: Survivor Series, NXT WarGames Instant Analysis
November 20, 2017 06:57 - 1 hourIn a special extended Instant Analysis edition of In This Corner taped minutes after the conclusion of Survivor Series, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down one of the biggest weekends in WWE this year. BC and The Silver King start things off by picking apart Survivor Series with an extra emphasis on the double main event Raw vs. SmackDown elimination match and Brock Lesnar vs. AJ Styles battle. After getting through the rest of the Survivor Series card, the guys dive into NXT TakeO...
11/15 WWE: Triple H, Daniel Bryan, Survivor Series Preview
November 15, 2017 21:16 - 1 hourBrian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein kick off this week's edition of In This Corner with an extended Main Event as the guys dive deep on Triple H's return coinciding with the build to the main Survivor Series match (3:40) and the future of Daniel Bryan as a professional wrestler (33:50). Up next is Hero or Zero (47:18) where The Silver King presides as BC and Handsome Nick talk Braun Strowman vs. Kane, getting engaged in a WWE crowd, what Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn will do on Sunda...
11/9 Boxing: Joshua-Wilder in 2018? Eddie Hearn Interview
November 10, 2017 00:47 - 1 hourBrian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap Deontay Wilder's knockout of Bermane Stiverne and speak with Anthony Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, about whether a heavyweight superfight will be made in 2018. The guys also speak with unbeaten heavyweight Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller about his chances of securing a Joshua fight with a victory on Saturday. In addition, the guys debate whether Dana White and UFC can have success in boxing promotion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...
11/8 WWE: Major Survivor Series Twists, Alpha vs. Omega
November 08, 2017 21:40 - 1 hourTalk about a week filled with professional wrestling news! Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein convene for this week's edition of In This Corner fresh off AJ Styles becoming the new WWE champion (3:45), New Day invading Raw during a Shield match (20:45), John Cena joining Team SmackDown (27:50), and Chris Jericho announcing he will face Kenny Omega ... in NJPW (34:00). After the guys cover all of that in the Main Event, Silver King presides over Hero or Zero (1:02:25) where BC an...