Ariel Helwani Talks Ronda Rousey in AEW, Bret Hart Influence, Who Started The Attitude Era? WrestleMania 42 & MORE!

Step into a stacked episode of '2 Out of 3 Falls' as we’re joined by one of the most respected voices in combat sports and pro wrestling media — Ariel Helwani from 'The Ariel Helwani Show'! We dive into the buzz surrounding Ronda Rousey appearing in AEW and what it could mean for the women’s division and the industry as a whole if she were to come back to wrestling. Ariel also shares his thoughts and early predictions for WrestleMania 42, including what matches and moments could define the biggest show of the year, as well as Dennis Rodman being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame! The conversation goes deeper as we discuss the lasting influence of Bret “The Hitman” Hart, did he really start the Attitude Era? Plus, Ariel opens up about his interview style, building trust with talent, and what separates great storytelling in sports media. If you’re a fan of wrestling history, current storylines, and behind-the-scenes insight, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 00:00:37 Intro 00:01:59 Dennis Rodman Being Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame 00:04:58 Why Isn' Cyndi Lauper isn't in WWE HOF yet? 00:08:07 What match or moment will get into WWE Hall of Fame in 2026? 00:12:09 Ronda Rousey appearing in AEW, what's next? 00:20:11 Best celebrity use in wrestling? 00:24:06 Tom Brady getting involved in WWE? 00:26:07 WrestleMania 42 season 00:28:58 What will Gunther do at WrestleMania & John Cena retirement 00:32:43 Randy Orton heel turn, will Cody turn heel at some point? 00:33:54 WrestleMania 'Night 1 vs Night 2' 00:34:59 John Cena's final match at Saturday Night's Main Event 00:36:38 "Time Honored Traditions" 00:38:00 Does Randy Orton break John Cena's title record? 00:39:07 Cody winning at WrestleMania? 00:40:54 Bret Hart 'most important wrestler' in WWE history? 00:44:34 Who started the 'Attitude Era'? 00:48:25 Wrestling with Shadows Documentary 00:50:12 Wrestling documentaries that we haven't gotten yet 00:52:14 Canadian Mount Rushmore (1 with Hart's, 1 without Hart's) 00:57:12 WrestleMania X 32nd Anniversary 00:58:22 Ariel's Interview Style 01:00:57 Ariel's 'North Star' interview guest 01:02:29 Roman Reigns interview prior to WrestleMania 39 01:03:52 Roman Reigns or CM Punk at WrestleMania? 01:04:52 Floyd Mayweather vs Mike Tyson & Manny Pacquiao FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL! http://www.twitter.com/randyjcruz http://www.twitter.com/wrestlerant http://www.twitter.com/cowabunga_k_e_n http://www.twitter.com/lowereastscribe http://www.instagram.com/2outof3fallspod http://www.tiktok.com/@2outof3fallspod Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of 2 Out of 3 Falls! LISTEN ON SPOTIFY, APPLE AND AMAZON MUSIC SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZzPaddjKvWBZ5LudbPrnH APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruz-control-podcast/id1037106900 AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/?ref_=dmm_acq_mrn_d_br_z_p454-kw10826-cr27651-c #WWE #AEW #ArielHelwani #RondaRousey #WrestleMania42 #BretHart #AttitudeEra #ProWrestling #Podcast #prowrestling #wrestling #dennisrodman #randyorton #johncena #codyrhodes #cmpunk #romanreigns