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The Rap On Wrestling

The Rap On Wrestling

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 The Rap On Wrestling with Shaheem Reid is where hip-hop culture meets the squared circle! Hosted by veteran journalist and storyteller Shaheem Reid, this podcast dives deep into the undeniable connection between rap and professional wrestling. From legendary crossovers to behind-the-scenes moments, Shaheem sits down with wrestlers, artists, and industry insiders to break down the bars, the battles, and the bigger-than-life personas that make both worlds iconic. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the ring, the mic, or both, this is your all-access pass to the stories, the history, and the passion that fuel the culture.Copyright The Rap On Wrestling Combat Sports & Self-Defense Wrestling
Episodes
  • Da Bomb – Friday Night SmackDown Recap & Review | Ep. 33

    Da Bomb – Friday Night SmackDown Recap & Review | Ep. 33
    Jun 25 2025
    Heel John Cena has fully arrived, ladies and gents. The fuse has been lit, and the countdown to Night of Champions is on fire as “The Greatest of All Time” goes head-to-head with “The Best in the World,” CM Punk.

    This past Friday, Cena took aim directly at Punk’s legacy, revisiting the iconic “Pipe Bomb” promo from June 27, 2011. But this wasn’t nostalgia—this was war. The WWE Universal Champion delivered a venom-laced promo that shattered the fourth wall, blurred reality, and torched kayfabe. Live on air, Cena cursed, name-dropped, and pulled no punches, signaling that this feud isn’t just personal—it’s historical.

    Elsewhere, the King and Queen of the Ring finals have half the participants. Randy Orton and Asuka were both victorious, having sweltering matches with Sami Zayn and Alexa Bliss respectively. We forecast who their opponents will be this week and who will ultimately take home the coveted crowns.

    Also—Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa is officially on the books. After weeks of tension and a staredown that shook the arena, the Samoan monsters finally made it official with an in-ring face-to-face that fans have been begging for.

    So much chaos, energy, and action to unpack—and we brought in a special guest: Gat$ to join us and dissect it all.
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    48 mins
  • Guess Who’s Back: The Monday Night Raw Recap and Review | Ep. 32

    Guess Who’s Back: The Monday Night Raw Recap and Review | Ep. 32
    Jun 18 2025
    Goldberg made a surprise appearance on Raw. He wants gold and revenge in his hometown of Atlanta, GA.

    As World Heavyweight Champion Gunther has kickstarted another potentially dominant reign, the question looms—should his first title defense be against a top contender from the active roster, or was it the right decision to book him against on the July Saturday’s Night Main Event from ATL against Goldberg in what could be the Hall of Famer’s final match?

    Our crew’s various opinions are split. Some believe a rising superstar or consistent main-eventer deserves the spotlight, a chance to test their mettle against a the Goliath Gunther. Others feel giving Goldberg a retirement match on prime time TV—especially for the title—would be the ultimate passing of the torch and a worthy sendoff to a legend.

    And that’s just one of many debates lighting up our group’s chat this weekend.
    With the King and Queen of the Ring semifinals set, tempers flared again over who should advance. • Sami Zayn vs. Randy Orton • Jey Uso vs. Cody Rhodes • Roxanne Perez vs. Jade Cargill • Asuka vs. Alexa Bliss

    The only thing we’re in full agreement on? Sending love and well wishes to Liv Morgan, who suffered a dislocated shoulder during a freak accident on Monday Night Raw. Speedy recovery, Liv—get well soon.
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    47 mins
  • Many Men: Friday Night SmackDown & AEW Dynamite Recap | Ep. 31

    Many Men: Friday Night SmackDown & AEW Dynamite Recap | Ep. 31
    Jun 15 2025
    every major name on the SmackDown roster had something to say to The Champ, with Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, LA Knight, CM Punk, and Ron “The Truth” Killings all stepping to him. But it was Killings who made the loudest statement, ambushing Cena not once—but twice—throughout the night.

    Our crew dives into the big question: who should be the one to dethrone Cena? And is the looming Cena vs. Punk showdown at “Night Of Champions” starting to overshadow what’s becoming a hatred inflamed feud between Cena and Killings?

    We also breakdown why the Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa segment was an huge disappointment. In the wake of their months long teased falling out happened at Money In The Bank. We expected both superstar’s to face each in person at the very least.

    And the frustrations don’t stop there. Jey Uso’s short title reign remains a point of contention—especially since he hasn’t been granted the traditional champion’s rematch, something usually locked into WWE contracts. What gives?

    On the women’s side, we spotlight the big winners: Alexa Bliss and Jade Cargill, and what their victories mean moving forward.

    Over on AEW Dynamite, the action was nonstop. We break down why Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland stole the week as the must-see match. Some of us are also ready to crown The Young Bucks the best tag team in all of pro wrestling—period. Meanwhile, Toni Storm and Mercedes Moné continue to build toward their collision with unmatched storytelling and precision.
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    1 hr and 27 mins
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