Cody Rhodes, Ian Machado Garry, Plus: Eddie Hearn, Ben Whittaker, Luke Littler all in studio, news & notes episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 3H 48M

Cody Rhodes, Ian Machado Garry, Plus: Eddie Hearn, Ben Whittaker, Luke Littler all in studio, news & notes

from The Ariel Helwani Show · host Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by discussing Dustin Poirier’s arrest, before being joined in-studio by Eddie Hearn. Hearn breaks news of Ian Machado Garry signing with Matchroom Talent Agency, then talks about the latest regarding Tom Aspinall, including recent communication with the UFC, Michael Bisping’s comments about Aspinall, rumors of Zuffa Boxing signing top talent, drama surrounding the promotion of a potential Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs. Xander Zayas, Katie Taylor’s Croke Park fight, and more (09:40). Ben Whittaker stops by the studio ahead of his American debut, previewing the bout against Richard Rivera, discussing his deal with Matchroom, coach Andy Lee’s impact on his fighting style, training alongside Joseph Parker, Hamzah Sheeraz, and Paddy Donovan, his respect for MMA fighters, English football, and more (1:16:27). Cody Rhodes returns to catch up with Ariel, diving into who he considers the face of WWE, stories from his early career, his feelings on WWE Unreal, his relationship with AJ Styles, WrestleMania 42, the idea of taking a break, potentially becoming a booker in the future, whether he has unfinished business with The Rock, and more (1:46:05). PDC world darts champion Luke Littler is in-studio to preview the US Darts Masters, reflect on his incredible success, and throw a few darts (2:28:20). Ian Machado Garry pops in to talk about his signing with Matchroom Talent Agency, how the deal impacts his current management situation and relationship with the UFC (2:56:44). The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll jump back in to cover news and notes and answer your Super Chats (3:36:04).

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Ariel Helwani speaks to WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes. Plus, Matchroom's Eddie Hearn, boxer Ben Whittaker, and PDC world darts champion Luke Littler all join Ariel in studio, and a quick check-in with Ian Machado Garry.

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