Pierce Rob and Chris start the new year with the return of two bosses: Vince McMahon is back in WWE, and Mercedes Moné makes her NJPW debut.
Happy Holidays from Camp From The Port and J.R. Bang from #FBCPod. We will be off for the holidays but we will still deliver you some of our classic episodes. On today's pod we flashback to the unfortunate passing of "The Natural" Butch Reed. we discuss his legacy and more!
The Wrestling world was stunned when word got out that Mandy Rose was released from her WWE contract for "posting some explicit material (including photos and videos where she was nude) that is against WWE’s policies, especially as a PG product with family-friendly sponsors." Many questioned the move because of past WWE content but Bang tells Camp from the Port at want moment the company decided to cut the former NXT Champion. Sasha Banks is moving on from the WWE but one of the reasons may have one of the guys upset. John Cena is back to have a match to close out the year but does it mean we will start to see the last of Sami Zayn in the Bloodline?
So... is William Regal ok? Kayfabe people, Kayfabe! MJF gets Regal's help to win the AEW Title and what did Old English Will get? Scripted off the television. Is a return to the WWE in Regal's future? Is Sami Uso the new Kofimania? The Rock to win the Royal Rumble? Smackdown Royal Cup and more!
Pierce Rob and Chris recap WWE Survivor Series: War Games.
Pierce Rob and Chris recap AEW Full Gear, and look ahead to this weekend's WWE Survivor Series: War Games.
We kick off the pod with the unfortunate passing of Power Ranger Jason David Frank and a convo about growing up. We continue the War Games conversation with the WWE NXT version. How does it live up to the Classic WCW versions? WWE has gone... crazy?
A pissed-off Bobby Lashley is a dangerous one. Lashley is steaming over his fluke loss to Brock Lesnar and losing his WWE US Title to Seth Rollins and it looks like it's hell to pay until Bobby gets back the "Raw Heavyweight Championship." In the meantime, Austin Theory cashes in on the US Title and Fails. What's next for the once-promising superstar plus... WAR GAMES!
Pierce, Rob and Chris recap the Crown Jewel show from over the weekend, headlined by Roman Reigns' title defense against Logan Paul. Plus, two weeks of wrasslin' in 2006, including RAW's Cyber Sunday PPV.
Logan Paul is 3 for 3 in a WWE ring. Each time he's wrestled he has electrified the crowd and not because he's some internet superstar. The man has talent in the squared circle. #FBCPod also recaps the entire WWE Crown Jewel card & more. Rate, Like, Subscribe and Download the First Black Champ Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Rob and Chris predict the Crown Jewel show in Saudi Arabia, including Roman Reign's WWE Universal Heavyweight Championship defense against Logan Paul.
Saturday (October 22nd) NXT's Halloween Havoc featured big wins from Bron Breakker, Mandy Rose, and Roxanne Perez but Carmelo Hayes may have been the biggest winner in a loss, similar to someone who has been giving him major praise. What should be next for Melo: The Main Roster or NXT Title?WWE Crown Jewel, AKA Saudimania 5 is next week. #FBCPod gives their predictions on the event plus Hothead Jey Uso disobeying The Tribal Chief and Sami Zayn. Bray Wyatt and "Uncle Howdy" sends a message to the WWE, Bobby Lashley Beats Brock Lesnar's ass, Baron Corbin and Elias make returns, and more.
Pierce Rob and Chris recap a week from 2006, including WWE No Mercy 2006! Plus an early look at Crown Jewel.
Bray Wyatt speaks and gave thanks but a warning was sent to the WWE. Who should Wyatt attach first? Should others join? Rey Mysterio moves to Smackdown to avoid his son but was that the right decision?Plus changes to the WWE Premium Live Events schedule, a new Raw heavyweight champion and more! Rate, Like, Subscribe and Download the First Black Champ Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
The long-await return of Bray Wyatt finally happened at Extreme Rules. What does that mean for the Eater of Worlds and the WWE? Bang and Camp recap Extreme Rules, the possible return of Main Event Jay, and why Bang might be a little racist.
Pierce Rob and Chris recap Extreme Rules 2022, and the return of Bray Wyatt to WWE!
Pierce Rob and Chris predict this Saturday's Extreme Rules card in Philly. Plus, Saraya limits the AEW women's division, and two weeks of wrasslin' in the year 2006.
Jon Moxley postpones his vacation to reclaim the AEW World Heavyweight Championship while the AEW women's title scene gets even muddier with the introduction of Saraya, fka Paige. Plus, Unforgiven 2006, including one of the best TLC matches ever between Edge and John Cena for the WWE Championship.
Sami Zayn is now officially "The Honorary Uce" and got a whole new T-shirt and everything. In one of the best segments in recent Smackdown history, can this propel Sami Zayn to the levels of Daniel Bryan's B-plus Player and Mankind vs. The Corporation? 9:23 came and went on Smackdown but the White Rabbit is still being teased. This time, for Raw on Monday, Sept 26th in Edmonton. Are we sure this is Bray Wyatt? It's now time to call Bobby Lashley the Raw Heavyweight Champion. But if Seth Rollins is still feuding with Matt Riddle, who is best for business for Bobby? We have a new AEW and ROH Champion. What does this mean for the promotions?
Rob and Chris chat about the debut of War Games on the main roster at Survivor Series, the upcoming Extreme Rules show in Philly, plus more wrestling from 2006.