The Ariel Helwani Show

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algeri kick off the show with news that Vergil Ortiz is “done” with Golden Boy Promotions after the recent ruling in favor of Oscar De La Hoya’s promotional company and their lengthy negotiations for a Jaron Ennis fight (04:08). If this fight doesn’t happen, who could Ortiz and Ennis fight (18:26)?

Next up is a Jai Opetaia-Brandon Glanton title fight preview which includes the IBF’s reluctance to have their title on the line in the fight due to the ongoing war between the traditional sanctioning bodies and Zuffa Boxing. Will Opetaia vacate the IBF title? Will the fight with Glanton go the distance (30:22)?

Finally, the conversation shifts to the welterweight division and the latest Devin Haney-Ryan Garcia-Rolly Romero saga which sees the trio all angling to fight each other. Which fight makes the most sense and which is most likely to happen next (48:50)?

The Boys in the Back are here to preview UFC 326, but first they react to massive breaking news, as Tom Aspinall signs with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency (11:59).

Ariel Helewani joins to give his own thoughts on Aspinall and Hearn teaming up (20:43), before the Boys break down UFC 326 from top to bottom (1:12:51) and ask whether Conor McGregor could be next for the main event winner (1:29:21).

Next, they touch on Zuffa Boxing 4 (2:10:01), make picks (2:20:23) and deliver their P4P Daddest Things (2:23:41).

The show closes with your voicemails (2:48:53) and Super Chats (3:24:50).

Ariel Helwani kicks off his final show of the week with On The Nose, answering your questions about UFC's White House card, Zuffa Boxing’s Conor Benn and Jai Opetaia, more GC blind rankings, and more (07:56).

Lone’er Kavanagh makes his show debut, recapping the massive win over Brandon Moreno at UFC Mexico, discussing his background and family, being able to speak to Jon Jones after the fight, getting love from Ilia Topuria, his prediction for Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira, and more (1:32:34).

Aljamain Sterling returns to talk about his place in the UFC featherweight division, his fiery promo at RAF 6, frustrations with how he’s being booked, Sean O’Malley and others speaking about their pay after Conor Benn’s signing to Zuffa Boxing, and more (2:00:28).

The show concludes with your Super Chats (2:56:04) and more of your On The Nose questions (3:17:42).

Jason Solomon is back with thoughts on an underwhelming Elimination Chamber and a good episode of Monday Night Raw, including the latest confrontation with Roman Reigns and CM Punk (5:43). 

He also discusses the return of Seth Rollins, the MAJOR match signed for Smackdown this Friday, the polarizing debut of Danhausen and where things may be headed for Gunther at WrestleMania (26:39).

The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026 got a NEW addition yesterday in the form of Demolition and Jason explains why this one has been a long time coming, as well as another positive piece of Hall of Fame-related news this week as it pertains to an item that was stolen and has since been recovered (44:15).

Additional news on WWE simulcasting parts of WrestleMania this year on ESPN and why NXT Stand and Deliver was moved AWAY from WrestleMania weekend this year, in a move that actually makes a lot of sense (55:38).

Then he discusses the BOMBSHELL news that Netflix has dropped out of the bidding to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery, paving the way for a takeover by Paramount Skydance. He talks about what it means for the entertainment industry overall and, more specifically, for the future of All Elite Wrestling, as WBD serves as its media rights partner and owns a minority stake in AEW (58:43).

Some AEW Dynamite news on the stipulations now decided for the AEW World championship match at Revolution between MJF and Hangman Adam Page, as well as the injury to Penelope Ford and fans online bullying Harley Cameron off of social media (1:08:44).

Solomonster wraps up with more listener Q&A on topics including the actual start of the Road to WrestleMania, does the number of men's singles titles in AEW devalue its World championship and who was REALLY responsible for the downfall of TNA Wrestling on Spike TV (1:14:22)?

Ariel Helwani is back with a stacked show.

Petr Yan joins first, reflecting on his massive win over Merab Dvalishvili to recapture UFC bantamweight gold, then talking about recovering from back surgery, hoping to fight on the White House card, and being willing to fight anybody, including rematches with Dvalishvili or Sean O’Malley (05:26).

Petesy Carroll checks in to discuss Eddie Hearn hinting at a Croke Park event featuring Katie Taylor and Conor McGregor’s return (42:05).

Rico Verhoeven is back on the show to preview his big fight against Oleksandr Usyk, talk about receiving offers to fight Anthony Joshua and Derrick Lewis, whether he could still fight in the UFC, his training for Usyk, and more (1:00:17).

Dricus du Plessis reflects on the Khamzat Chimaev fight, revealing he watches it twice a week and believing he could make Chimaev quit. He also touches on whether he was offered a bout against Kamaru Usman, wanting to get back to the title, hoping to teach Brendan Allen a lesson, and more (1:32:12).

Georgio Poullas joins to break down his rivalry with Arman Tsarukyan, stemming from their match and brawl at RAF 6. He also accepts Tsarukyan’s challenge to fight, responds to claims he’s wrestling dirty, then discusses how the match came together, his $1,000 takedown challenge, and more (2:05:45).

Ariel answers your Super Chats to wrap up the show (2:48:55).