The Rap On Wrestling

The Rap On Wrestling

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.

Episodes

July 25, 2025 81 mins
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Everything could change this Saturday afternoon. Not only are titles up for grabs, but so are key executive positions that play integral parts in AEW’s storylines. Hear why our team is unified in picking Mercedes Moné to add the biggest prize yet to her collection of belts—the AEW Women’s Championship—and beat “Timeless” Toni Storm.
 
The ROWP crew is divided when it comes to the men’s World Heavyweight Championship. Titleholder Jon ...
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Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed finally got some mic time and backed it all the way up in the ring.  But it was the ladies who wound up getting a huge chunk of attention this week. Hear why the ROWP family feel like the upcoming PLE deserves a way better build up with booking. 
 
Then things really get heated as we debated how WWE is handling Jade Cargil.  One of the guys think being a Tag Team Champion, having a marquee match at this...
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As everyone enjoys the July 4th holiday, we’re keeping you plugged into what’s going down in WWE and AEW.
 
AEW Dynamite
 
It looked like Mercedes Moné had Toni Storm shook, delivering another strong match, this time against Mina Shirakawa. “The CEO” laid out the “Timeless” one in the middle of the ring, signaling that a title change feels imminent when these two Queens clash at “All In.” But, was Toni just playing possum this week? Th...
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Night of Champions set the stage for explosive title chases and personal vendettas with two new crown holders being coronated.
 
Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill reigned supreme in the King and Queen of the Ring finals. Jade’s victory skyrockets her into the top of the women’s main event scene, while Cody’s reassertion in the title hunt may have cost him a friend. “The American Nightmare” delivered a fantastic match against fellow finali...
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A jammed packed week, we got a show that’s brimming with hot takes, keen insight and star power.  On the eve of his new LP 5816 Forest dropping, legendary lyricist Tech N9ne stops by to talk his love of wrestling as a kid,  teaming up with The Rock on a record and even spits some bars!!
 
Elsewhere, our The Rap on Wrestling Podcast Stable breaks down all the pivotal moments on Raw such as Cody Rhodes beating Jey Uso in the men’s semi...
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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 s...
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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 o...
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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” startin...
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Title changes, face turns, surprise returns, and long-awaited victories — WWE turned the wrestling world on Tilt this past week, delivering one of the most unpredictable stretches in recent memory. From emotional moments to jaw-dropping swerves, fans were left breathless as WWE kept the gas pedal floored.
 
The biggest shocker came when Jey Uso dropped the World Heavyweight Championship to Gunther, ending his reign just as momentum s...
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Money in the Bank always signals a major climate shift in WWE—and this year is no different. With a wide-open field in both the men’s and women’s ladder matches, several superstars are poised to rise to the occasion. Our crew breaks down the top contenders, reveals our picks, and makes bold predictions on when and how the briefcases will be cashed in.
 
Plus, we’re split down the middle on the blockbuster tag team clash: John Cena &a...
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El Grande Americano just beat not one, but two Hall of Famers—AJ Styles and CM Punk—to qualify for the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. But is the masked technician the right pick for the final spot? Our panel breaks it down.
 
On the women’s side, Stephanie Vaquer secured her place at the big PLE. Some of our crew already have her as their favorite to win it all—hear why.
 
Meanwhile, with Finn Bálor still wildin’ out, Liv Morgan...
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Just before we hit record on Sunday, the wrestling world was rocked—R-Truth announced via social media that he had been released from WWE after almost two 20 years. Like fans everywhere (and even some of his fellow WWE Superstars who posted loving messages on X and IG), the Rap on Wrestling crew was stunned.

In this episode, we honor Truth’s incredible legacy, relive some of his funniest, most iconic WWE moments, and reflect on why ...
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Oh, you thought the straps around the waists of two of your favorite champions were safe? Think again. Last Tuesday, Stephanie Vaquer and Ricky Saints both lost their championships in shocking fashion. The Rap on Wrestling crew breaks down the implications of these upsets and what they mean for the shifting landscape of NXT.
 
Over on AEW Dynamite, the champions held strong post-Double or Nothing—but the threats are looming. John Mox...
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How dangerous is Paul Heyman and Seth “Freakin” Rollins’ new alliance with Bron Breakker and the just added Bronson Reed? The potential stronghold that they could put in WWE feels like it could be impregnable.  Our Rap On Wrestling Podcast Faction each opine on how CM Punk, Sami Zayn and Jey USO can unite to make the odds not so insurmountable.
 
Speaking of the World Heavyweight Champ, the winner of the Money In The Bank ladder matc...
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It was bloody, anarchy took place as advertised two opponents even kissed in the middle of the ring after their match and one poor guy took a staple gun yo the tongue. AEW’s marathon of matches, “All Or Nothing,” was unbridled chaos.
 
The Rap on Wrestling Podcast Faction with special guess Gat$ breaks down all the matches, debate on whether Will Osprey or Hangman Page should have went over in their match, and ask the question, is Me...
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Saturday Night’s Main Event took place in Tampa Florida and two huge returns are going to literally send a ripple effect through the entire WWE. 
Big Bronson Reed is back—and he made an immediate impact, delivering a devastating Tsunami to Cm Punk in his return. Our crew breaks how and why this surprising alliance with Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Bron Breakker, and the ultimate mastermind himself, Paul Heyman is going to shake WWE to i...
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It’s a stacked holiday weekend in wrestling, and The Rap On Wrestling Podcast crew is breaking it all down. Before diving into predictions for SmackDown, Saturday Night’s Main Event, and AEW’s Double or Nothing, they tackle Thursday’s bombshell—WrestleMania 42 is no longer heading to New Orleans in 2026. They give insight and opinions of which cities could step in as the new host?
 
With titles on the line for champions like The Stre...
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he Rap On Wrestling faction  breaks down a chaotic episode of Raw. With Gunther lurking in the wings and Logan Paul set for a title shot at Saturday Night’s Main Event, can World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso afford to get caught up in even more beef with Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker? Thankfully, CM Punk and Sami Zayn have his back.
 
Meanwhile, Roxanne Perez continues her rise, not only is she being recruited by Finn Balor to join ...
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May 21, 2025 100 mins
On this week’s episode of The Rap On Wrestling Podcast, hosts Shaheem Reid, Ari, Spiff TV, and E Will break down all the chaos from last week’s Monday Night Raw, AEW Dynamite, and Friday Night Smackdown. The crew dives deep into the explosive feud between Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Paul Heyman, and Bron Breakker vs. CM Punk, Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso.
 
They also analyze the rising discord in The Judgment Day and the dangerous new alliance...
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