The Ariel Helwani Show – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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