The Rap On Wrestling

Get ready for a full breakdown of AEW Dynasty as The Rap on Wrestling Podcast dives into their official predictions! From potential title changes to shocking moments, we cover every major match and storyline heading into one of AEW’s biggest events.
Who’s walking out with gold? What surprises could shake up the landscape? Tap in as we give our expert takes, bold calls, and hot takes you won’t want to miss.
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Don’t sleep on CM Punk. He’s an OG, but after all these years, he’s just getting better. On Monday, he may have dropped his greatest promo ever—even better than his original “Pipebomb” from a decade and change ago.
While Punk dominated with words, Stephanie Vaquer, Oba Femi, and Brock Lesnar brought the physicality. The Women’s World Heavyweight Champion walloped her WrestleMania opponent Liv Morgan AND her Judgment Day little sis, Roxanne Perez.
Meanwhile, Oba and Brock got to throw some blows at each other, the ringside steps, and a few members of the security staff...

Turns out it wasn’t voices that have been putting the battery in Randy Orton’s back to go ham—it was the singular timbre of multi-media maven Pat McAfee. The former NFL kicker punted Cody Rhodes right between the goalposts on last Friday’s SmackDown. We tell why his appearance was the surprise nobody wanted as well why we feel WWE are ODing on outside celebrity ring involvement. What we at the ROWP did applaud was Gunther coming out of nowhere to take down Seth Rollins and put him to sleep. No big build-up, no history between those two leading...

Roman Reigns didn’t have to listen to voices in his head like Randy Orton. All he had to do was take the advice of his former Right Hand Man, cousin Jey Uso. The Tribal Chief stopped the verbal jousting and mind games, snapped, and beat World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk to a pulp on Monday Night Raw (March 23). We discuss whether this is the breakthrough Roman needed to propel him back to championship status or if he played right into The Second City Saint’s hands. Punk’s former best friend, Paul Heyman, also caught a bad one on Raw, w...

Raw this week was bookended by main eventers. Here’s our take on why the Seth Rollins, Paul Heyman, Brock Lesnar, and Oba Femi segment was hot on a nuclear level—and why the closing segment with Roman Reigns and CM Punk fell short of the greatness they previously delivered. Plus, we dive into current and dream WrestleMania booking plans, and why heel Randy Orton vs. babyface Cody Rhodes may have just set the bar for the entire weekend.

The Rap On Wrestling Podcast Presents “On The Spot” with 2 Chainz

One of the most successful duos in hip-hop discuss how JD used wrestling to recruit his blue-chip prospect to So So Def back in the day. Bow Wow also breaks down his top five wrestlers of all time.
Music by: Mr. Beans (@Seannye_West)

We have a little more clarity in the WWE. Rhea Ripley and Randy Orton won their respective Elimination Chamber matches and are now locked in for WrestleMania. While Mami is stomping straight into the eye of the storm on a collision course with Jade Cargill, Randy will either have to face off with Cody Rhodes or the current Undisputed WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre. We give you our in-depth thoughts. Also—dammit, man! CM Punk and Roman Reigns both went nuclear during their promo this week, but Punk went extra hard, referencing The Tribal Chief’s late, great respected dad. The anti...

Immediate Reaction: Shaheem Reid reacts yo Cody Rhodes beating Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship

Swerve swerved us. He beat Kenny Omega, then beat him down afterward to add insult to injury. The ROWP crew breaks down the impact heel Swerve will have on the company. Meanwhile, the top dog in AEW, World Heavyweight Champion MJF, has a swell of top contenders who could realistically beat him for the strap, including Hangman Adam Page, who is willing to never again compete for the Heavyweight Title if Maxwell grants him another chance at the chip and he loses. Is Hangman making too big of a gamble? We break it down. Also, we once again dive into...

S.W.G.M.: Special guests Jae Skeese and Ill Tone Beats stop by to talk about their top five wrestlers of all time, their new single, and their upcoming joint LP, The Good Part.
Also, the ROWP family breaks down the highlights from Friday Night SmackDown (February 13) and Monday Night Raw (February 16) this past week as the explosive build to Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania continues. When will Finn leave Judgement Day, will Jacob Fatu still be able to Main Event Mania despite not being not qualifying for The Chamber and how much punishment will Gunther serve to Dragon...

Cody “Raheem” Rhodes was invited to any barbecue even before he was born. The American Dream Dusty Rhodes was so loved by this culture that, of course, his kinfolk would naturally be down by law. Cody has ingratiated himself to us like his pops, and during his recent promo on SmackDown, he was telling the world — and specifically CM Punk and Roman Reigns — “mutha fu— the big three… it’s just big me.” And while the QB1 of WWE rightfully reminded us of his status atop the wrestling hierarchy last week, the man who beat him for the title, Drew McIntyre, got a ch...

What the hell is going on? We have over two months until WrestleMania, and the card is still a long way from taking shape—but we do know what the explosive main event of the Showcase of the Immortals MUST be: CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns. After The Tribal Chief made the entire roster acknowledge him once again by winning the Royal Rumble on Saturday night, he arrived in Philadelphia on Monday Night Raw ready to decide whether he would go after champion CM Punk or Drew McIntyre. With fans screaming in favor of Punk, the man himself came to th...

Everything is at stake, and the road to WrestleMania could break in countless directions. The 2026 Royal Rumble has arrived, and nearly a third of the participants in both the men’s and women’s matches feel like legitimate threats to punch their ticket to a WrestleMania main event. We zero in on our official picks for both Rumble winners—and explain why one member of the ROWP family would rather see Akira Tozawa enter the chaotic, big battle royal than Brock Lesnar. Later, we break down why the end of AJ Styles’ legendary career appears to be accelerating, and why Sami Zay...

This week on The Rap On Wrestling Podcast, the crew breaks down one of the most loaded episodes of Saturday Night’s Main Event in years, as WWE slammed its foot on the gas heading into Royal Rumble season. We’re talking about the chaos of that fatal four-way main event that put Sami Zayn, Randy Orton, Damian Priest, and Trick Williams in the same ring fighting for a championship opportunity — and what that result really means for Drew McIntyre’s title reign. Was this WWE testing who’s truly ready for the next level, or quietly setting up a major Wres...

Our brother, multimedia maven, N.O.R.E. ,shares his top five wrestlers of all time.

One of the all-time best MCs in the world, Jadakiss tells us his top five wrestlers ever, dead or alive.

Shaheem Reid of The Rap on Wrestling Podcast ask DJ Khaled on his thoughts of one of the biggest names in sports entertainment. DJ Khaled shares his thoughts on John Cena’s 25-year wrestling legacy, his impact on the culture, and why Cena remains a global icon both inside and outside the ring. 🏆 From wrestling to hip-hop, this moment bridges two worlds and celebrates greatness across generations

Are darker days upon us? Literally darker days. After Cody Rhodes got way personal during his confrontation with Jacob Fatu on SmackDown, will we soon see The American Nightmare return to his heel ways — when he used to sport black hair and turn his back on the fans? Regardless, heel or face, the team is divided on who will win and how as he takes on The Samoan Werewolf on Saturday Night’s Main Event. Meanwhile, the belt Cody used to hold — the Undisputed Championship, now being worn by Drew McIntyre — has a group of contenders a mile long, starting with Ran...

MJF’s plate is fully loaded. He has a handful of competitors—Hangman Adam Page, Swerve Strickland, Samoa Joe, and now Brody King—all stepping up to challenge him for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship. Will we see another relatively short title run at the top of AEW, or does the current champ have the wherewithal to enjoy a long reign? We weigh in. Also, there’s a debate going on within our crew about whether playing hot potato with a world title makes a company’s main-event landscape look stronger or actually lessens the relevance of the strap. Over in WWE, we...

Big things are on the horizon. Now that Drew McIntyre is the new Universal Champion, we’ll tell you what implications it has not just for the immediate SmackDown big-belt picture going into the Royal Rumble, but also WrestleMania in April. Cody vs. Jacob Fatu? We’re here for it, and our crew also smartens you up on why we think Oba Femi is not just the crown jewel of the recent call-ups, but why he’ll be a long-term difference-maker no matter which main roster brand he ends up on. On Raw, Bron Breakker lost his Heavyweight Championship match and wa...

New year, but it’s your same favorite crew. The ROWP family was in the building for the first WWE Raw of the year, and besides getting a chance to chop it up with the likes of Rey Mysterio, Penta, Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, and Ivy Nile, we kicked it with our homies DJs Juanyto and Pretty Lou. Juanyto and Lou are featured special guests on this episode as we talk about CM successfully defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky winning the tag straps, and Becky Lynch taking her Women’s IC strap...

There’s a lot to unpack this week, but nothing larger than John Cena’s retirement match. The ROWP family dissect Cena’s upcoming match against Gunther as well the how big of superstar Bron Breakker is building up to be. All that and more. Tune in now. Special cameo’s by N.O.R.E, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Kenny Smith, Speedy Morman, Stalley & Coremega.

A Lie: The “Survivor Series: WarGames” 2025 Review and Recap

A little late, but we are back. We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. We spent it watching wrestling of course. But before we get to “Survivor Series 2025” let’s take a great look back to WWE’s Raw (Nov 17) and “Smackdown.” We were in the building full force for John Cena’s last time on Raw and last time wrestling at Madison Square Garden. We’ll recap our wild, Unforgettable experience.

Let the bodies hit the floor — and the flaming tables! This week in wrestling was pure chaos in the best way possible. From an impromptu WWE title match where John Cena made history again, to AEW featuring enough bloodshed to make a Leatherface get overcome with glee. AEW delivered a pay-per-view–level spectacle with “Blood And Guts” that just raised the stakes for WWE’s Survivor Series. Meanwhile, “Raw” served up an instantly iconic moment with their GOAT John Cena making the arena shake as he won the Grand Slam title that has eluded him in career, the Intercontinental Championship. On this episod...

In the words of the great philosopher Shawty Lo, “There must be two siiiiidddes!” Logan Paul went from heel to hero to victim and back to being bad—all in one episode of Raw.

The Brons put the kibosh on Paul’s World Title hopes (for now) and made the multi-media maven have a great epiphany: if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. Now, with Logan aligned with The Vision, is he officially down with the clique, or just a temporary teammate for the upcoming WarGames?

Even more questions abound—if they are teaming for the next PLE, wh...

The look, the talent, the charisma, the determination — Jade Cargill’s got it all. And now she’s fulfilled the prophecy, of winning the Women’s World Title. We break down what we’d like to see from her reign (hopefully a long one) and why a dream one on one with Bianca Belair should be held off until WrestleMania. We also show love to the woman Jade squashed for the strap at SNME, Tiffany Stratton. Despite back to back major losses to Jade and Stephanie Vaquer, Tiffy spent most of her time on top during an incredible 2025 campaign thus far.
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Jade Cargil turned heel and we love it!!! Not so much the same vines with Jey Uso following the same dark path. Fear not Yeeteers, we break down why Jey is just misunderstood and will remain face. Plus, our predictions for Saturday Night’s Main Event’s actual main event where Jey will face CM Punk for the vacated world heavyweight championship.

Also our other predictions regarding Cargil Vs Tiffany Stratton and Cody Rhodes taking on Drew McIntyre are all in deck.

In this episode of The Rap on Wrestling, we sit down with Real1, formerly known as WWE’s Enzo Amore, for one of the most raw and unfiltered conversations you’ll ever hear. From his rise in WWE and the creation of his iconic persona to life after wrestling, Real1 opens up about the highs, the controversies, and what’s next for his career in and out of the ring.

The dog is officially off the porch and off the chain. The biggest story in wrestling right is Bron Breakker spear-heading division in The Vision by setting it on Seth Rollins.

With Bronson Reed following suit and hitting his faction leader with a Tsunami and Paul Heyman choosing sides, The Visionary is the odd man out. We beak everything down

Our entire team gives a standing ovation to John Cena and AJ Styles for giving the fans an emotionally uplifting and action amplified last match in their rivalry. WWE’s “Crown Jewel” however, had way more on deck for us.

The Australian PLE featured a huge win from the Land Down Under’s grappling Queen, Rhea Ripley but the Aussie King, the Tribal Thief, Bronson Reed’s victory over Roman Reigns was even more momentous and we break down the ripe effects.

 Speaking of Roman, his latest family friction with the Usos could mean no Bloodline reunion in...

What a week. Shaheem got up with Method Man and The Rock, Ari saw his first AEW show live and E hung with some of the Def Squad! All that and team still kept up with everything in wrestling including Jey Uso listening to his cousin Roman Reigns over his brother Jimmy. Big up to females as well. They have been lighting up the ring. We break everything down here!

The Bloodline is here! The Tribal Chief wasn’t going to let his cousins go down 0-2 to the Brons. Roman Reigns returned on Raw not just to assist Jey and Jimmy Uso in their Texas Tornado tag match, but to give his former Right Hand Man that extra hype with a post-match pep talk.

 Is this charged-up battery in Jey’s back further along an outright heel turn, or is he just gaining that extra edge to take him back to championship glory? And what does it mean for Jimmy, who doesn’t seem to agree with his fam...

We were there in Indy! Get some first hand insight what it was like to be on the ground during the historic WrestlePalooza.” And our family also dives into the spectacular what was AEW’s “All Out.” Hear why we think despite taking a loss in the main event, that Kyle Fletcher has skyrocketed his stock. All that and what’s next for Champions Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins after their confrontation on Raw.

Today is AEW All Out and as usual, they stacked the card! Due to the last minute addition of a same day PLE from WWE, they pulled no stops to bring the fans what they want! With a bunch of major players out due to injury, the rest of the roster looks ready to carry the load! Will a young on fire Protostar Kyle Fletcher dethrone the champ Hangman Page?

Will the Hurt Business shut up Ricochet and the GOA for good? Will Timeless Toni Storm deliver another award winning performance and leave as champion? Will Cope and...

WWE is about to embark on a whole new era. Their partnership with ESPN officially begins with the PLE WrestlePalooza live from Indianapolis.

Regardless of your thoughts about the buildups, every match on this card is a blockbuster, and we should be in for an explosive night. Will Brock Lesnar go full Beast Incarnate mode and force John Cena into an early retirement, or will “Super Cena” once again defy the odds? Our ROWP family is heavily divided on who will come out on top in this decades-long grudge match.

When it comes to the family feud...

With AJ Lee back home In WWE, not only is the entire women’s division turned upside down now With another main eventer added to the mix, but Lee is going to have some serious implications for the men’s side as well.

Wherever her husband, CM Punk is, she won’t be too far behind and that means things will be on equal footing when he faces Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship again. In the meantime, it’s Seth and Becky LYnch Vs Punk and Lee at “WrestlePalooza.” Hear our take on wrestling’s biggest family feud ri...

Who really runs wrestling? We present to the world, our list of the 50 most litt wrestlers in the game right now. Let the debates begin! Big us up or Shout at us through your phones and TVs. Send in your comments of praise and laments! It’s all good. Watch and let us know what you think and send us your own lists as well!!

Breaking news, Sami Zayn is confident again and is the new U.S. Champ. He’s not the only Bloodline alum who’s benefiting from some regained mojo. Roman Reigns has got swagger back, but will he be able to say the same about his kicks after Sunday? Our crew is divided on whether he’ll reclaim the two pairs of sneakers that were stolen from him by “The Tribal Thief,” Bronson Reed. But The ROWP familia are unified in predicting a win in their “Clash In Paris” match.

 As for the rest of the card, we are pretty much uni...