November 2nd, 2024 will go down as a good night for culture as rappers Westside Gunn and Smoke Dza debuted 4th Rope Wrestling to the masses and its first show at the UIC Forum in Chicago. Bang was in the building, and he gives his review of the major event. WWE Crown Jewel also happened on November 2nd and we get a recap of the overseas event. Why do the Crown Jewel title winners get rings instead of belts? Does the “title” even matter? Did the WWE drop the ball on a newly released wrestler?

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WWE Crown Jewel is next week, so #theFBCPod gets you ready with their prediction show. The OG Bloodline is back together (Spoiler) to take on the new version. Who will win, and how will this set up Survivor Series War Games? Triple H told Randy Orton he is protecting him from Kevin Owens. What does that mean? Samantha Irvin has left WWE and has had some interesting comments since leaving.

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Kevin Owens has attacked Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, but could it be that he is the one who is misunderstood? Speaking of Cody Rhodes, he transitions from the Bloodline to Owens and Gunther. Which Champ needs the Crown Jewel Championship more?

Westside Gunn makes a big announcement and more.

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The Bad Blood PLE is over but bad blood continues within the Bloodline, Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. 
Also, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque was asked about the lack of representation of Black Wrestlers on the Main Roster PLE's, and his response was interesting. 

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Pierce Rob and Chris touch on the new Netflix documentary on Vince McMahon and the WWE, plus two PPV's in 2008!

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The Big Turn?

Kevin Owens saw the faceoff between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes and... the wheels started turning. The long-awaited turn of Kevin Owens looks to be on its way. Will it lead to a title change? What is the perfect place for Kevin to switch up? What did First Black Champ think about Roman and Cody's Georgia Tech Faceoff and will it lead to a victory at Bad Blood? We also get into CM Punk's Promo aimed at Drew McIntyre, Jey Uso's title opportunities and more in this weeks episode of First Black Champ.

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Pierce Rob and Chris have THREE shows to recap, including WWE's Bash in Berlin, AEW All In London, and AEW All Out. Plus, RAW temporarily returns to a two-hour show, and the return of Saturday Night's Main Event!

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The Return of Saturday Night’s Main Event? 

Reports suggest that a new NBC Network special with the WWE is imminent. Bang has been calling for this some years now. What will the Return of Saturday Night’s Main Event or “Main Event” do for the WWE and its fans? Along with the NBC news, Smackdown on USA starts this Friday with a huge main event - Cody Rhodes/Solo Sikoa 2. Will Solo pull the upset or will Cody continue his run. Smackdown Debuts have always been a needle mover with surprises so could someone come back to their show to make an impact? Camp Be Knowin - Sami Zayn called out Gunther. Will Sami eventually shock the world or will he end up like Ravishing Rick Rude and others who defeated the IC Champ but couldn’t take the world title from him? CM Punk and Drew McIntyre isn’t over and can a WWE Hall of Fame get involved?

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On this weeks episode of RAOP we chop it up about Usher pulling an MF Doom, Keith Lee putting DC food culture on a Gildan shirt, giving Sid Vicious his flowers in the most RAOP way possible and a ton more. Also we answer some voicemails from the listeners. Remember to send in your listener questions, #TheyNeedTheirAssBeat or #RealNiggaOfTheWeek submissions, email us at MAIL@RAOPodcast.com or call 424-260-RAOP to leave a voicemail.

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Long Live Sycho Sid

The Wrestling world lost one of its biggest, most formidable figures this week when it was announced that Sid Eudy, also known as Sycho Sid & Sid Vicious in WWE & WCW, passed away at 63 after a bout with Cancer. Sid is a favorite of both Camp and Bang and they will discuss some of their favorite moments and legacy in this episode. First Black Champ also recaps WWE’s latest Premium Live Event, Bash at Berlin. After their solid victories, what is next for champs, Cody Rhodes and Gunther? Could Tag Team Titles be in the future of Damien Priest and Rhea Ripley?

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Pierce Rob and Chris preview this weekend's Bash in Berlin show in Germany.

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We haven't podded since Summerslam so we have much to catch up on. Roman Reigns returned and eventually got jumped. Factions changed up a bit. New Champs and Cody Rhodes is still using Title Matches as favors.

Camp and Bang are back and we discuss everything.

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Pierce Rob and Chris recap Summerslam, including the return of Roman Reigns, the Judgment Day's betrayal, and much more.

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It's SummerSlam week and the fellas at #theFBCPod will give their predictions on the biggest night of the Summer. Matches include:

Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Solo Sikoa - Undisputed WWE Championship
Damian Priest (c) vs. Gunther - World Heavyweight Championship
Bayley (c) vs. Nia Jax - WWE Women's Championship
Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley - Women's World Championship
Logan Paul (c) vs. LA Knight  - WWE United States Championship
Sami Zayn (c) vs. Bron Breakker - WWE Intercontinental Championship
CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre - Singles match - Seth "Freakin" Rollins will be the special guest referee

... And the Summerslam Friday Matches are set with Tag Team action

#DIY (c) vs. Tama Tonga & Jacob Fatu - WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn vs. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill - WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match

Will Solo Sikoa become the head of the table in the biggest match of his career? Will we see some surprise returns? Who has the most to lose in any of these matches?

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Pierce Rob and Chris preview this weekend's SummerSlam card from Cleveland

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Another Cody Rhodes friend gets taken out as Kevin Owens gets beaten down by the Bloodline at the end of Smackdown. Who does Cody have left to help him survive until Summerslam? Jey Uso feels like the odd man out for Summerslam. What could be next for Main Event Jey? Will the Wyatt Sick storyline hit with Chad Gable and The Creeds? Melo taking too many L's and more.

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Pierce Rob and Chris recap last week's Money in the Bank, the fallout from the PLE and how it's leading to SummerSlam in Cleveland. Plus, John Cena's retiring, and Night of Champions 2008!

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In the words of Adam Pearce, it is official: Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa is now set for Summer Slam, on August 3rd in Cleveland, Ohio. Has this past Smackdown changed #theFBCPod’s mind about Solo Sikoa? Regarding the Bloodline, Jacob Fatu asserted his dominance by beating down the Tag Team Champs DIY (Champa and Gargano). Did the WWE bury the belts? Rhea Ripley is back but what does it mean for the future of Judgement Day and who are the best #2’s in Wrestling History?

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The Bloodline won big at Money In The Bank and Solo Sikoa pinned the Undisputed Champion, Cody Rhodes but who was the real star on the heel team: Solo or the debuting Jacob Fatu? John Cena announced his retirement and detailed the plan. What would you like to see during the Cena Farewell tour? We recap all things WWE Money in the Bank and the Tag Team Title Champions that Camp from the Port will surely hate.

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Solo Sikoa did the “unthinkable” when he and the new Bloodline squashed the Wise Man, Paul Heyman. What is next for this version of the Bloodline and what that means for Roman Reigns. CM Punk may have gotten over on Drew McIntyre in Scotland but he paid for it in Chicago. How invested are we into this feud. We get into the upcoming Premium Live Event, Money and the Bank and predictions, the WWE Hot streak going into Summerslam and more.

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