The Ariel Helwani Show

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with quick news and notes (05:33).
Kayla Harrison returns to talk about recovering from neck surgery, facing the possibility of not fighting again, the process of getting back to fighting shape, whether she will retire after fighting Amanda Nunes, already being satisfied with her career, Ronda Rousey’s trash talk, and more (13:40).
Prospect Asaf Chopurov joins the show for the first time to discuss his extensive amateur career, his upcoming debut at UFC 333, fighting in Abu Dhabi, aiming to be a UFC champion by the time he turns 28 years old, and more (46:26).
Ariel addresses Sean Strickland and Dana White’s comments about Strickland’s contract status (1:00:29).
Liz Carmouche is back to break down her PFL women’s flyweight title fight against Jena Bishop, talking about her late career resurgence, training with Bishop and their first bout, potentially facing Dakota Ditcheva, Bishop training with Ronda Rousey, and more (1:10:21).
Niko Price explains why he decided to retire in March, then touches on the offer that got him to come back, having a proper retirement fight, memories from his UFC career, and more (1:35:06).
WBC super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora stops by to preview his upcoming title defense and discuss potential massive fights on the horizon, his status with PBC, whether he’d entertain offers from other promotions, his love of wrestling, the massive success of his sister Gabriela, and more (2:01:05).
The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to answer On The Nose questions about the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua undercard, Josh Hokit’s meteoric rise, the prevelance of Dana White Contender Series fighters, Paramount viewership, and more (2:23:08).
The show wraps up with your Super Chats (3:35:02).

Solomonster thinks it's insane that WWE still remains committed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel next month despite multiple attacks on their airport and several fatalities (00:18).
Thoughts on TNA’s Bound for Glory PPV and the controversy that led to them cutting all ties with Max Caster after his debut (04:20).
Thoughts on Money in the Bank, including another failure for LA Knight and both Tiffany Stratton and Penta winning the briefcases, which evidently wasn’t the original plan (14:20).
Why Carmelo Hayes returning to TV as the newest addition to the 946 crew is a great move and what things are looking like now for War Games (27:28).
All of the AEW stars who suddenly appear to be poised to wrestle on New Japan’s big Tokyo Dome show in January and potential matches we’re looking at (33:51).
AEW WrestleDream preview and predictions, plus all of the remaining qualifying matches for spots in Clockwork Carnage for the AEW World championship (41:18).
Necro Butcher signs a WWE Legends deal and an update on 2 Cold Scorpio being sentenced to six years in prison, but it comes with a catch (52:45).
Your questions on how Paul Levesque views LA Knight, who would’ve made great MITB winners if the gimmick existed in the 80s and 90s, names still missing from the Hall of Fame, and more (57:52).

Solomonster thinks it's insane that WWE still remains committed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel next month despite multiple attacks on their airport and several fatalities (00:18).
Thoughts on TNA’s Bound for Glory PPV and the controversy that led to them cutting all ties with Max Caster after his debut (04:20).
Thoughts on Money in the Bank, including another failure for LA Knight and both Tiffany Stratton and Penta winning the briefcases, which evidently wasn’t the original plan (14:20).
Why Carmelo Hayes returning to TV as the newest addition to the 946 crew is a great move and what things are looking like now for War Games (27:28).
All of the AEW stars who suddenly appear to be poised to wrestle on New Japan’s big Tokyo Dome show in January and potential matches we’re looking at (33:51).
AEW WrestleDream preview and predictions, plus all of the remaining qualifying matches for spots in Clockwork Carnage for the AEW World championship (41:18).
Necro Butcher signs a WWE Legends deal and an update on 2 Cold Scorpio being sentenced to six years in prison, but it comes with a catch (52:45).
Your questions on how Paul Levesque views LA Knight, who would’ve made great MITB winners if the gimmick existed in the 80s and 90s, names still missing from the Hall of Fame, and more (57:52).

Solomonster thinks it's insane that WWE still remains committed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel next month despite multiple attacks on their airport and several fatalities (00:18).
Thoughts on TNA’s Bound for Glory PPV and the controversy that led to them cutting all ties with Max Caster after his debut (04:20).
Thoughts on Money in the Bank, including another failure for LA Knight and both Tiffany Stratton and Penta winning the briefcases, which evidently wasn’t the original plan (14:20).
Why Carmelo Hayes returning to TV as the newest addition to the 946 crew is a great move and what things are looking like now for War Games (27:28).
All of the AEW stars who suddenly appear to be poised to wrestle on New Japan’s big Tokyo Dome show in January and potential matches we’re looking at (33:51).
AEW WrestleDream preview and predictions, plus all of the remaining qualifying matches for spots in Clockwork Carnage for the AEW World championship (41:18).
Necro Butcher signs a WWE Legends deal and an update on 2 Cold Scorpio being sentenced to six years in prison, but it comes with a catch (52:45).
Your questions on how Paul Levesque views LA Knight, who would’ve made great MITB winners if the gimmick existed in the 80s and 90s, names still missing from the Hall of Fame, and more (57:52).

Ariel Helwani opens the show by recapping Sean Strickland’s recent comments about Ariel and responding with receipts (04:36).
Sal Everett makes his show debut, telling his incredible story of working for the UFC as security and Dana White’s assistant, his early amateur career, his Contender Series win and the raucous crowd there to support him, and more (43:01).
Alexander Hernandez is back to break down his win over Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 332, wanting to be in the main event, the high purses for Zuffa Boxing athletes compared to UFC fighters, his relationship with his team, and more (TIME1:06.21).
Manager Spencer Brown joins to talk about Tyson Fury’s side of the fight against Anthony Joshua, including negotiations for the location and all the players involved, the beef between Dana White and Eddie Hearn, and more (1:30:46).
Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins is back one day after defeating the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football to talk about the team’s season, his love of combat sports, and the latest storylines in WWE (2:03:43).
Ariel closes the show with your Super Chats (2:42:30) and a Contender Series preview (2:50:48).