The Rap On Wrestling
by 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
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“Let God Sort ‘EmOut”: The State of Play in WWE | SEASON 3 | EP 02 |
Chaos erupted across the WWE Universe over the weekend, with three major title changes. Sami Zayn reclaimed the WWE Championship from CM Punk, Stephanie Vaquer defeated Liv Morgan and literally took home the Women’s World Championship in her native country Chile, and El Grande Americano defeated...
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ROWP: E-Will & Dip's AEW Dynamite Recap | SEASON 3 | EP 01 |
The ROWP’s own E-Will & Dip are back to break down the current state of All Elite Wrestling! 🔥 In this episode, the guys dive into the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, discuss the biggest moments and storylines, and share their thoughts on where AEW currently stands. From the matches and promos…
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“Stop Playing With Us”: The Recap and Review of “All In” and the State of Play in AEW | SEASON 2 | EP 50 |
It’s a new day in AEW. With legendary superstars Kofi and Awesome Austin Creed coming to the company, the tandem represents two of the most important free-agent signings in AEW history. Not only will they bolster the world’s greatest tag-team division, but their mainstream star power will also…
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“Dead or Alive”: AEW All In 2026 Preview and Predictions with Mateo | SEASON 2 | EP 49 |
AEW’s biggest show of the year is bound to deliver the biggest surprises and free-agent acquisitions. With rumors circulating that The New Day’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have signed with AEW and will debut at “All In,” we dive into the beloved duo’s less-than-harmonious departure from WWE,...
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ROWP: E-WILL & DIP's AEW's "ALL IN" London Predictions | SEASON 2 | EP 48 |
Wembley Stadium is calling! 🇬🇧🔥 On this episode of Rap On Wrestling Podcast, E-Will & DIP break down AEW All In London 2026 and giving our official predictions for one of AEW’s biggest events of the year! Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay — Who walks out of Wembley as AEW World Champion? Willow...
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“Talk Ya Sh—”: The Rap On Wrestling Podcast Breaks Down the State of Play in WWE | SEASON 2 | EP 47 |
Make no mistake about it: “Raw” revolves around The Bloodline. The family was poised to be the most unstoppable force in wrestling, with Solo Sikoa rejoining the fold. But the little cousin to Roman Reigns and younger brother to The Usos cannot be sonned. Solo and the fans love where he’s at, and...
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Living Large: ROWP Reviews “Saturday Night’s Main Event” & “Monday Night Raw” | SEASON 2 | EP 45 |
Madison Square Garden was rocking as WWE returned to one of its most iconic venues, and the crossover between sports and sports entertainment took center stage. New York Knicks stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson got involved in memorable moments, with KAT stepping in to help Danhausen…
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“Ah Ha”: The SummerSlam 2026 Preview and Predictions | SEASON 2 | EP 46 |
Who will laugh last after SummerSlam? Can Roman Reigns exorcize the demons of all the turmoil Seth Rollins has caused him over the years, or will “The Visionary” continue his track record of dominance over “The Tribal Chief”? The ROWP family is unified in who we think will be World Heavyweight...
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“Longevity”: The ROWP Reviews “Forbidden Door” & “AEW Dynamite” Break Down The State Of Play in AEW | SEASON 2 | EP 44 |
Will Ospreay fulfilled his destiny by winning the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, cementing himself as one of the best wrestlers in the world and earning a World Championship opportunity at All In. But can he finish the story? Standing in his way is AEW World Champion MJF, who first has to…
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“A King’s Thought”: The ROWP Reviews “Night of Champions,” “Monday Night Raw” | SEASON 2 | EP 43 |
Oba Femi won the King of the Ring tournament in dominant fashion, from the qualifier to the finals, where he bested Jey Uso, thus earning a World Title shot. But as we learned on Monday, the need for revenge sometimes trumps the hunger for gold. The Ruler stays in the SummerSlam main event…
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The ROWP’s Forbidden Door Predictions 2026 | SEASON 2 | EP 42 |
Get ready as we break down our full predictions for AEW Forbidden Door! We’re previewing every major match, discussing potential surprises, title changes, dream match outcomes, and the biggest crossover moments between AEW and NJPW. Who walks out with championship gold? Which stars will steal the...
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“Takeover”: The “Clash In Italy” Previews and Predictions | SEASON 2 | EP 40 |
It’s all on the line for Roman Reigns. Not only can he lose his title to Jacob Fatu at “Clash In Italy,” but he can also lose his seat at the head of the table as his family’s Tribal Chief. Not to mention the brutality he faces as he squares off against his “little” cousin under Tribal Combat...
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The Rap On Wrestling Podcast Presents: “The High Spot” with Danhausen
Hey, we’re like you guys — Danhausen can do no wrong in our books. All of his segments on WWE TV are fun, must-watch moments, as the man continues to endear himself to men, women, kids, and Knicks fans alike!!! It’s all love between Dan and the guys who rep MSG — nothing but orange-and-blue skies...
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“Coming of Age” AEW Double or Nothing, Dynamite, and Collision Review & Recap | SEASON 2 | EP 39 |
Darby Allin was in it for a good time, not a long time, but his run as AEW World Champion was impactful and fun to watch nonetheless. Now that MJF is back in pole position, thriving in rarified company as a three-time World Champion by the age of 30, not only is a potential rematch with Daredevil...
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“Shabang”: The “Saturday Night’s Main Event” Recap and Review | SEASON 2 | EP 38 |
The Street Profits and The Vision put on an absolute banger on Saturday, but Bron Breakker once again imposed his will to help his team get the victory. Meanwhile, Sol Ruca beat Becky Lynch, but due to a DQ, she didn’t walk away with the championship. We break down the entire “Saturday Night’s…
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“Make Them Remember”: The Monday Night Raw Review and Recap | SEASON 2 | EP 37 |
Brock Lesnar’s retirement was all cap! The Beast is back, and he’s not done with Oba Femi. After a brutal beatdown of “The Ruler,” we discuss where this feud could go and how much longer we think Brock will continue to compete in WWE. Jacob Fatu almost got his career cut short after Raw...
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Burning Bridges: ROWP Reviews Backlash and Breaks Down the State of Play in WWE | SEASON 2 | EP 36 |
Roman Reigns may have beaten his “little cousin” Jacob Fatu in the World Heavyweight Title match, but The Samoan Werewolf has been beating Roman down in a major way. The Tribal Chief was left laying in the ring at Backlash and left laid out ringside on Monday Night Raw. The OTC isn’t the only…
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“Do or Die”: The Rap on Wrestling Podcast Breaks Down the WWE State of Play | SEASON 2 | EP 35 |
Tears for the blessed. We hate to see The New Day’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods leave WWE after reportedly being asked to renegotiate relatively new long-term contracts. They’re one of the greatest tag teams of all time, and we couldn’t ask for better representatives of our culture on a mega...
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E-Will & Dip: “The Bigger Picture” | SEASON 2 | EP 34 |
None of this suggests that WWE is in immediate danger of losing its position at the top of the industry. But it does point to a growing gap between success and resonance. While WWE continues to refine and optimize its product, All Elite Wrestling is leaning into the raw, unpredictable elements…
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“Tear It Down”: The Rap on Wrestling Podcast Breaks Down the WWE State of Play | SEASON 2 | EP 33 |
We are two weeks removed from WrestleMania, and with Backlash right around the corner, you know it’s “all gas, no brakes.” We’re diving into Jacob Fatu challenging Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, The Bloodline reuniting, and whether Randy Orton’s pursuit of Cody Rhodes’ WWE...
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The Rap On Wrestling Podcast Presents: “The High Spot” with Trick Williams
We caught up with WWE’s “Anointed One,” the new United States Champion Trick Williams, at the Netflix Brunch the day after night two of WrestlwMania. While standing poolside in Vegas, Trick broke down his relationship with his ring cohort Lil Yachty, how it feels to represent hip-hop in…
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ROWP Exclusive: Westside Gunn & Smoke DZA (Wrestlemaina 42)
We caught up with the incomparable tag team duo of @smokedza and @westsidegunn outside of night 2 of #WrestleMania to get their take on the entire weekend, especially the main events of Saturday and Sunday and Brock Lesnar seemingly retiring. Check the full episode. LINK IN BIO When the “Rope”...
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TROW PODCAST: AEW "DYNASTY" PREDICTIONS |SEASON 2 | EP 31 |
Get ready for a full breakdown of AEW Dynasty as The Rap on Wrestling Podcast dives into their official predictions! From potential title changes to shocking moments, we cover every major match and storyline heading into one of AEW’s biggest events. Who’s walking out with gold? What surprises…
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“Fired Up”: The Monday Night Raw Recap and Review | SEASON 2 | EP 30 |
Don’t sleep on CM Punk. He’s an OG, but after all these years, he’s just getting better. On Monday, he may have dropped his greatest promo ever—even better than his original “Pipebomb” from a decade and change ago. While Punk dominated with words, Stephanie Vaquer, Oba Femi, and Brock Lesnar...
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“Project Pat”: The Rap on Wrestling Podcast breaks down the WWE State of Play | SEASON 2 | EP 29 |
Turns out it wasn’t voices that have been putting the battery in Randy Orton’s back to go ham—it was the singular timbre of multi-media maven Pat McAfee. The former NFL kicker punted Cody Rhodes right between the goalposts on last Friday’s SmackDown. We tell why his appearance was the surprise...
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Dirt Off Your Shoulder: The Rap On Wrestling Breaks Down the WWE State of Play | SEASON 2 | EP 28 |
Roman Reigns didn’t have to listen to voices in his head like Randy Orton. All he had to do was take the advice of his former Right Hand Man, cousin Jey Uso. The Tribal Chief stopped the verbal jousting and mind games, snapped, and beat World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk to a pulp on Monday Night...
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The Ownerz: Monday Night Raw (March 16) Recap and Review | SEASON 2 | EP 27 |
Raw this week was bookended by main eventers. Here’s our take on why the Seth Rollins, Paul Heyman, Brock Lesnar, and Oba Femi segment was hot on a nuclear level—and why the closing segment with Roman Reigns and CM Punk fell short of the greatness they previously delivered. Plus, we dive into...
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The Rap On Wrestling Podcast Presents “On The Spot” with 2 Chainz
The Rap On Wrestling Podcast Presents “On The Spot” with 2 Chainz
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The Rap On Wrestling Podcast Presents “On The Spot” with Jermaine Dupri and Bow Wow
One of the most successful duos in hip-hop discuss how JD used wrestling to recruit his blue-chip prospect to So So Def back in the day. Bow Wow also breaks down his top five wrestlers of all time. Music by: Mr. Beans (@Seannye_West)
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Hit Em Up: The Elimination Chamber 2026 & “Monday Night Raw” Recap and Review | SEASON 2 | EP. 25 |
We have a little more clarity in the WWE. Rhea Ripley and Randy Orton won their respective Elimination Chamber matches and are now locked in for WrestleMania. While Mami is stomping straight into the eye of the storm on a collision course with Jade Cargill, Randy will either have to face off with...
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Immediate Reaction: Shaheem Reid reacts to Cody Rhodes beating Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship
Immediate Reaction: Shaheem Reid reacts yo Cody Rhodes beating Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship
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Sub Crazy: AEW Dynamite(2.18) and Collision (2.21) Recaps and Reviews | SEASON 2 | EP 24 |
Swerve swerved us. He beat Kenny Omega, then beat him down afterward to add insult to injury. The ROWP crew breaks down the impact heel Swerve will have on the company. Meanwhile, the top dog in AEW, World Heavyweight Champion MJF, has a swell of top contenders who could realistically beat him…
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The Rap On Wrestling Podcast Exclusive Interview: JAE SKEESE & ILLTONE
S.W.G.M.: Special guests Jae Skeese and Ill Tone Beats stop by to talk about their top five wrestlers of all time, their new single, and their upcoming joint LP, The Good Part. Also, the ROWP family breaks down the highlights from Friday Night SmackDown (February 13) and Monday Night Raw…
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Raheem The Dream: “Friday Night Smackdown” & “Monday Night Raw” Review & Recap | SEASON 2 | EP. 23 |
Cody “Raheem” Rhodes was invited to any barbecue even before he was born. The American Dream Dusty Rhodes was so loved by this culture that, of course, his kinfolk would naturally be down by law. Cody has ingratiated himself to us like his pops, and during his recent promo on SmackDown, he was...
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Kick In The Door: WWE Royal Rumble 2026 and Monday Night Raw Recap and Review | SEASON 2 | EP 22 |
What the hell is going on? We have over two months until WrestleMania, and the card is still a long way from taking shape—but we do know what the explosive main event of the Showcase of the Immortals MUST be: CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns. After The Tribal Chief made the entire roster acknowledge him...
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Crown Royal: The Royal Rumble 2026 Preview | SEASON 2 | EP 21 |
Everything is at stake, and the road to WrestleMania could break in countless directions. The 2026 Royal Rumble has arrived, and nearly a third of the participants in both the men’s and women’s matches feel like legitimate threats to punch their ticket to a WrestleMania main event. We zero in on...
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“Saturday Night’s Main Event” (Jan. 24) ROWP Recap and Review | SEASON 2 | EP 20 |
This week on The Rap On Wrestling Podcast, the crew breaks down one of the most loaded episodes of Saturday Night’s Main Event in years, as WWE slammed its foot on the gas heading into Royal Rumble season. We’re talking about the chaos of that fatal four-way main event that put Sami Zayn, Randy...
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The Rap On Wrestling Podcast Exclusive Short: N.O.R.E.
Our brother, multimedia maven, N.O.R.E. ,shares his top five wrestlers of all time.
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The Rap On Wrestling Podcast Exclusive Short: Jadakiss
One of the all-time best MCs in the world, Jadakiss tells us his top five wrestlers ever, dead or alive.
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The Rap On Wrestling Podcast Exclusive Short: DJ Khaled
Shaheem Reid of The Rap on Wrestling Podcast ask DJ Khaled on his thoughts of one of the biggest names in sports entertainment. DJ Khaled shares his thoughts on John Cena’s 25-year wrestling legacy, his impact on the culture, and why Cena remains a global icon both inside and outside the ring. 🏆...
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Back Against the Wall: Friday Night SmackDown Review & SNME Preview | SEASON 2 | EP 19 |
Are darker days upon us? Literally darker days. After Cody Rhodes got way personal during his confrontation with Jacob Fatu on SmackDown, will we soon see The American Nightmare return to his heel ways — when he used to sport black hair and turn his back on the fans? Regardless, heel or face, the...
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Struggles and Demons: The AEW Dynamite (January 21) Recap and WWE Roundup | SEASON 2 | EP 18 |
MJF’s plate is fully loaded. He has a handful of competitors—Hangman Adam Page, Swerve Strickland, Samoa Joe, and now Brody King—all stepping up to challenge him for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship. Will we see another relatively short title run at the top of AEW, or does the current champ...
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GOAT Stamp: The Friday Night SmackDown & Monday Night Raw Review and Recap | SEASON 2 | EPISODE 17 |
Big things are on the horizon. Now that Drew McIntyre is the new Universal Champion, we’ll tell you what implications it has not just for the immediate SmackDown big-belt picture going into the Royal Rumble, but also WrestleMania in April. Cody vs. Jacob Fatu? We’re here for it, and our crew also...
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Strange Ways: The “Monday Night Raw” (January 5) Recap and Review | SEASON 2 | EPISODE 16 |
New year, but it’s your same favorite crew. The ROWP family was in the building for the first WWE Raw of the year, and besides getting a chance to chop it up with the likes of Rey Mysterio, Penta, Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, and Ivy Nile, we kicked it with our homies DJs Juanyto and Pretty Lou....
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“My Story, Your Story”: The “Monday Night Raw” Recap & “SNME” Preview | SEASON 2 | EP 15 |
There’s a lot to unpack this week, but nothing larger than John Cena’s retirement match. The ROWP family dissect Cena’s upcoming match against Gunther as well the how big of superstar Bron Breakker is building up to be. All that and more. Tune in now. Special cameo’s by N.O.R.E, Fabolous…
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A Lie: The “Survivor Series: WarGames” 2025 Review and Recap | SEASON 2 | EP 14 |
A Lie: The “Survivor Series: WarGames” 2025 Review and Recap
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Mortal Combat: The “Monday Night Raw” November 17 and “Smackdown”November 21 | SEASON 2 | EP 13 |
A little late, but we are back. We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. We spent it watching wrestling of course. But before we get to “Survivor Series 2025” let’s take a great look back to WWE’s Raw (Nov 17) and “Smackdown.” We were in the building full force for John Cena’s last time on…
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Bloody Money: WWE “Monday Night Raw” (Nov. 10) and AEW’s “Blood and Guts” 2025 | SEASON 2 | EP 12 |
Let the bodies hit the floor — and the flaming tables! This week in wrestling was pure chaos in the best way possible. From an impromptu WWE title match where John Cena made history again, to AEW featuring enough bloodshed to make a Leatherface get overcome with glee. AEW delivered a...
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The Package: “Monday Night Raw” (11-3-25) Review and Recap | Season 2 | Ep. 11
In the words of the great philosopher Shawty Lo, “There must be two siiiiidddes!” Logan Paul went from heel to hero to victim and back to being bad—all in one episode of Raw. The Brons put the kibosh on Paul’s World Title hopes (for now) and made the multi-media maven have a great epiphany: if…
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Jaded: The Saturday Night’s Main Event (11-1-25 from Utah) Recap and Review | Season 2 | Ep. 10
The look, the talent, the charisma, the determination — Jade Cargill’s got it all. And now she’s fulfilled the prophecy, of winning the Women’s World Title. We break down what we’d like to see from her reign (hopefully a long one) and why a dream one on one with Bianca Belair should be held off...
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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.
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