James Stewart and Mike Riley talk about Big E cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to capture the WWE Championship from Bobby Lashley.  NXT News and Notes AEW News and Notes WWE Extreme Rules thoughts Wrestling Inside the Ropes is brought to you by Boom Boom Games in Billerica, MA.  Check them out on line at  https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomGamesLLC or in person 306 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 978-294-2114 Twitter: @WrestleCast985 Follow the hosts on Twitter @IamJamesStewart @Sarge985 E-mail the show WrestleCast985@gmail.com

Wrestling Inside the Ropes Podcast

Big E is the New WWE Champion

James Stewart and Mike Riley talked about the reporting that Kevin Owens contract is up and he might be leaving WWE for AEW in the future, the 2021 PWI 500 rankings, the Roman vs Balor build and James shot down the reporting about Adam Cole becoming a manager in WWE. 

Is Kevin Owens leaving WWE?

James Stewart talked with Jeff Hardy about his chase of the 24/7 championship, working with Karrion Kross, what's next for him in the short and long term, his relationship with Vince McMahon, real life incidents turning into storylines and his career highlights.  WWE returns to the TD Garden this Monday, September 13. Wrestling Inside the Ropes is brought to you by Boom Boom Games in Billerica, MA.  Check them out on line at  https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomGamesLLC or in person 306 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 978-294-2114 TWITTER: @WrestleCast985    E-mail the show WrestleCast985@gmail.com

WWE Superstar Jeff Hardy

James Stewart and Mike Riley recap the return of CM Punk, the debut of Adam Cole and Bryan Danielson at All Elite Wrestling's PPV event All Out. Wrestling Inside the Ropes is brought to you by Boom Boom Games in Billerica, MA.  Check them out on line at  https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomGamesLLC or in person 306 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 978-294-2114 E-mail the show WrestleCast985@gmail.com Twitter: @WrestleCast985

AEW 2021 All Out Recap

James Stewart and Mike Riley preview All Elite Wrestling's All Out Event. AEW World Championship: Kenny Omega (c) vs. Christian Cage CM Punk vs. Darby Allin AEW Women's Championship: Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. vs. Kris Statlander AEW Tag Team Championships: Young Bucks (c) vs. Lucha Bros. Andrade El Idolo vs. PAC MJF vs. Chris Jericho -- if Jericho loses, he will never wrestle in AEW again Paul Wight vs. QT Marshall Jon Moxley vs. Satoshi Kojima Women's Casino Battle Royale This week Wrestling Inside the Ropes is brought to you by Boom Boom Games in Billerica, MA.  Check them out on line at  https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomGamesLLC or in person 306 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 978-294-2114 E-mail the show WrestleCast985@gmail.com    

All Elite Wrestling 2021 All Out Preview

James Stewart and Mike Riley discuss the return of CM Punk to pro wrestling on AEW's Rampage show on Friday 8/20/21.   James and Mike recap WWE's Summer Slam event on Saturday night 8/21/21.    This week Wrestling Inside the Ropes is brought to you by Boom Boom Games in Billerica, MA.  Check them out on line at  https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomGamesLLC or in person 306 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 978-294-2114 E-mail the show WrestleCast985@gmail.com

CM Punk returns to Pro Wrestling (AEW) and 2021 WWE Summer Slam recap

James Stewart spoke with Ring of Honor Wrestler Matt Taven about his blood feud with Vincent, wrestling in a steel cage, Ring of Honor being in front of fans again, Bandido upset win at BITW, other good things in ROH.  On the ROHwrestling website, there is a wonderful timeline story on the feud between Vincent and Matt Taven.  https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/tale-blood-betrayal-and-brutality-road-last-stand-between-matt-taven-and-vincent This week Wrestling Inside the Ropes is brought to you by Boom Boom Games in Billerica, MA.  Check them out on line at  https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomGamesLLC or in person 306 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 978-294-2114 E-mail the show WrestleCast985@gmail.com

Matt Taven, Ring of Honor

James Stewart, Mike Riley and Joe Murray preview WWE Summer Slam 2021.  This week Wrestling Inside the Ropes is brought to you by Boom Boom Games in Billerica, MA.  Check them out on line at  https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomGamesLLC or in person 306 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 978-294-2114   Twitter: @WrestleCast985 E-mail the show WrestleCast985@gmail.com

WWE Summer Slam 2021 Preview

James Stewart and Mike Riley spoke with Matt Cardona, host of @majorwfpod, @majorlandpod, & #MCTrueLongIslandStory about his upcoming show at Kowloon, his GCW Championship win, winning the Intercontinental Championship at Wrestlemania in Dallas and his love for collecting figures. 

Matt Cardona, GCW Champion

James Stewart is joined by the New Age Insiders, Eddie McCabe and Chris McGue, they talk about the possible sale of WWE, who beats Roman Reigns for the Universal Champion, CM Punks return, the Adam Page story and is Cody Rhodes retired? This week Wrestling Inside the Ropes is brought to you by Boom Boom Games in Billerica, MA.  Check them out on line at  https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomGamesLLC or in person 306 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 978-294-2114 E-mail the show WrestleCast985@gmail.com

Is WWE about to be sold? Who beats Roman Reigns? Has Cody retired?

Mike Riley spoke with WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan He shares stories about his life and times in pro wrestling, discusses the state of pro wrestling today and has advice to any wrestlers looking to break into the business. Follow Hacksaw on Twitter: @OfficialHacksaw  Follow Mike on Twitter: @Sarge985 Follow the show on Twitter: @Wrestlecast985  Wrestling Inside the Ropes is presented by: Boom Boom Games  306 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 978-294-2114 E-mail the show WrestleCast985@gmail.com  

WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan with Mike Riley

James Stewart and Mike Riley discussed the release of Bray Wyatt from WWE, Chris Jericho and Nick Gage having a Death Match on TNT and what's going on with the Adam Page story. Plus, when will CM Punk return to pro wrestling?   This week Wrestling Inside the Ropes is brought to you by Boom Boom Games in Billerica, MA.  Check them out on line at  https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomGamesLLC or in person 306 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 978-294-2114 Follow us on Twitter: @WrestleCast985  E-mail the show WrestleCast985@gmail.com

WWE Releases Bray Wyatt - Chris Jericho beats Nick Gage in a Death Match

James Stewart and Mike Riley talk about the reports of CM Punk and Bryan Danielson returning to pro wrestling and specifically All Elite Wrestling.  Mike and James also talked about John Cena's return to WWE, his story with Roman Reigns and Nikki Cross winning the RAW Women's Championship from Charlotte Flair.  This week Wrestling Inside the Ropes is brought to you by Boom Boom Games in Billerica, MA.  Check them out on line at  https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomGamesLLC or in person 306 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 978-294-2114 E-mail the show WrestleCast985@gmail.com  

CM Punk and Bryan Danielson are signing with AEW

James Stewart and Mike Riley talk about John Cena's return to WWE and recap WWE's Money in the Bank event.

John Cena has returned to WWE - 2021 Money In The Bank Recap

James Stewart spoke with WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre about his upcoming Money in the Bank ladder match this Sunday, his run as WWE Champion in the Thunderdome, his thoughts on working with Roman Reigns and Bill Goldberg and his relationship with Vince McMahon.  WWE Raw returns to TD Garden on September 13, 2021  Boom Boom Games in Billerica, MA.  Check them out on line at  https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomGamesLLC or in person 306 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 978-294-2114 Follow the show on Twitter: @WrestleCast985  E-mail the show WrestleCast985@gmail.com  

WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre

Join James Stewart and Mike "Sarge" Riley for a weekly look into the world of wrestling, WWE, All Elite Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling, Ring of Honor and more.