The WrestleBall Podcast
by Joseph Thai and Mark Balraj
Ever wonder what happens when the worlds of Basketball and Professional Wrestling collide? Neither did we, but we decided to make this podcast anyway! We're just a couple of guys from Toronto with a passion for both. Join us weekly as we banter about all the latest news, gossip and dirt in the NBA, WWE, and AEW.
Episodes
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Episode 79: Snip Snap Snip Snap
Much like Michael Scott's vasectomy (snip, snap, snip, snap), we are back! Whether it's a yearly, monthly, or weekly occurrence... it's always nice to be back in the studio. On this week's episode we recap the offseason news that has been dominating the headlines and we also touch on our...
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Episode 78: Thank You and Farewell
On today's final episode of the WrestleBall Podcast, JT and Markie B take it back to where it all began...The Toronto Raptors. But before walking down memory lane of some of the greatest Raptors of all time, the boys give their 'way too early' predictions for this years NBA Season Awards. Catch…
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Episode 77: East and West Predictions
In today's episode we discuss our early predictions for the Eastern and Western conference standings. Which teams will be chasing the Boston Celtics for the top of the East? How will Memphis fair with the return of Ja Morant? Can Jokic continue to lead Denver to the top of the West as they lose...
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Episode 76: And.....We're Back!
After a long hiatus we've returned! But where have we been and where are we going? Tune in to today's episode to find out, as we pick up right where we left off... providing you with the best basketball banter this side of the Canadian border.
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Courtside: Heavy Minutes, Injuries, and the Struggling Bulls
This week on Courtside, we recap the Toronto Raptors performance as they're currently dealing with multiple injuries and illnesses. Despite the circumstances, the Raptors managed to beat Detroit and Miami, while losing a nail biter to the Atlanta Hawks. Join us as we discuss whether the heavy...
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SquaredCircle: Carry On My Wayward Son!
AEW Full Gear dominated this week's episode of SquaredCircle and for good reason. The PPV started things off with the long-awaited return of the The Elite as they challenged The Death Triangle for the Trios title. This was immediately followed up with an incredible steel cage match between...
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Courtside: Early Raptor's Struggles
This week on WrestleBall Courtside, the boys debate the early Raptor's struggle, as the team drops 4 consecutive road games. With the absence of Pascal Siakam, the Toronto Raptors have shown glimpses of vulnerability with key players underperforming. On the flipside, the Brooklyn Nets have...
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SquaredCircle: Crown Jewel, UFC 281 Deliver!
AND NEW UFC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION... An incredible UFC event caps off this week on SquaredCircle. Join the boys as they discuss the exciting finishes at UFC 281, which resulted in 2 new Champions and an incredible match of the night! But don't forget about Crown Jewel, as the WWE put on another...
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Courtside: Lakers, Kyrie, Josh Primo, OH MY!
It's been a rough week for the NBA... The Lakers continue to struggle, Kyrie Irving is involved in yet another off-court controversy, and the San Antonio Spurs release Josh Primo after alleged team misconduct. There's a CM Punk reference to be made here, but in all seriousness, controversy has...
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SquaredCircle: Are you feeling...Ucey?
This week on WrestleBall SquaredCircle we ask...How Ucey are you? Join the guys for another fun episode as they discuss their appreciation for Sami Zayn and the Bloodline after another flawless week of promos. We also touch on the rest of Raw and Smackdown, which included returns from Nikki Cross...
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Courtside: NBA Season Week 1 Recap
The NBA Season is back BAY BAY! On this week's episode of WrestleBall Courtside, we recap week 1 of the NBA season... and of course we're coming with the way too early hot takes. From the lowly Lakers to the surging Jazz, the start of the regular season has led to some shocking results. As…
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SquaredCircle: Will...I'm gonna tell a story
On this week's episode of WrestleBall SquaredCircle, we discuss yet another flawless MJF promo... Only this time it was supported by the eloquence that is Sir William Regal. Unfortunately, in the main event of Dynamite, Hangman Page experienced a concussion after taking a nasty clothesline from…
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Courtside: LIVE Fantasy Draft!
Today we go LIVE with our annual co-op NBA Fantasy draft! As a bit of background, each year we (Markie B and JT) co-manage a Fantasy Team in the Yahoo Public Leagues. This year we decided to take our draft live on the air, with a special episode of WrestleBall Courtside. Join us for a banter…
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SquaredCircle: RIP Hagrid
In memory of Robbie Coltrane, the one and only Hagrid... On this week's WrestleBall SquaredCircle, the boy's recap everything that's gone down in the last 2 weeks and there's a lot to run through. From title changes in AEW and WWE, to the long-awaited reveal of the White Rabbit. Not to mention we...
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SquaredCircle: Antonio Inoki
This episode of WrestleBall SquaredCircle is in honour of the great Antonio Inoki who passed away at the age of 79. A pillar in the wrestling community for decades, he was perhaps best known for starting New Japan Pro Wrestling. In his lengthy career, Inoki captivated the world with significant...
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Courtside: NBA Media Day
WrestleBall Courtside picks up right where it left off last week, as JT and Markie B give their take on NBA media day. Who were some of the winners and losers? Did we buy what the teams were selling? What are our predictions for the most talked about teams? Join us as we answer these questions…
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Courtside: One Controversy Ends, Another Begins...
The Boston Celtics head coach, Ime Udoka, has been suspended the entire season for... well we're not quite sure. Just as thing's with the Phoenix Suns and Robert Sarver were coming to a close, another controversy is managing to sweep the NBA world. Join us as we discuss the allegations from all...
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SquaredCircle: Walk Off Grand Slam!
AEW knocked it out of the park with Grand Slam specials of Dynamite and Rampage. This past week saw multiple new champions crowned and the long-awaited debut of Saraya (formerly Paige)! While Tony Khan delivered on his promise of excitement and surprises, we felt that Rampage was the true gem and...
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Courtside: Black Sheep Fantasy Picks
Welcome to the inaugural episode of WrestleBall Courtside, where we discuss all the latest in NBA news, rumors, and drama. In today's episode we do a deep dive into the black sheep of fantasy basketball, which includes oft injured superstars, recently traded players, and overall basket cases.…
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SquaredCircle: Fallout from All Out
Welcome to the very first iteration of WrestleBall SquaredCircle, a podcast hosted by Marky B and JT that breaks down all the latest news in professional wrestling. In today's episode we talk about the aftermath from All Out, including the Dynamite after in Buffalo New York... Did we mention we...
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Episode 59: He Got His *Bleep* Kicked, Is What He Did!
The Dynamite crowd was left silenced with a squash match for the ages involving Jon Moxley and CM Punk, which ended with Jon Moxley left standing as the AEW World Champion and CM Punk being helped backstage. With just a week out from All Out in Chicago, could this be the catalyst needed for a CM...
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Episode 58: Baby Mama Drama!
In what was a slow news week, comes 2 juicy rumors...and you know we had to talk about it! Join us as we give our take on the CM Punk / Hangman Page beef, and the latest craziness surrounding Kevin Durant. You won't want to miss out on this episode that promises to be spicy, riveting, and…
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Episode 57: Week of Returns!
Unlike the stock market, this week's WrestleBall Podcast is all about high returns. Beginning with the WWE, HHH and Co have started making serious moves as they brought back a few familiar faces in Karion Kross, Dexter Lumis, and Hit Row. As per the dirt sheets, another high profile wrestler is...
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Episode 56: NBA Fantasy Offseason Day One
It's that time of year... Join us as we give our way too early predictions on who to target, who to keep an eye on, and who to avoid for the 2022-2023 NBA Fantasy Season. Should you target Westbrook? How high do we rank Trae Young? Will James Harden return to form? These are just some of the...
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Episode 55: Ric's Final Flair
An eventful wrestling weekend dominates this week's episode of The WrestleBall Podcast, with none other than Ric Flair making his final appearance in the squared circle. Elsewhere in the wrestling kingdom, an entertaining but unsatisfying WWE SummerSlam took place in Nashville Tennessee. Join us…
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Episode 54: WWE Gaining Momentum?
Since the inception of AEW, the organization has steadily been on a rise to the head of the table. And yet the past few months have proved challenging for the marquee federation, with top superstars out due to injury and a lack of storylines. Could this be the time for the WWE to reclaim some of...
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Episode 53: NBA Drama Season Begins
Congratulations to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors for winning the 2022 NBA Championship and returning to their spot atop the rest of the league! With the NBA season officially coming to a close, comes the most exciting...scratch that... most drama-filled time of the year, and that's…
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Episode 52 - Coach Of The Year
On this week's episode we get into the incredible coaching that has been happening all year long in the NBA and give our predictions for Coach Of The Year. We also discuss an eventful AEW Dynamite that included heel turns, title changes, and a huge signing. Join us for another exciting episode of...
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Episode 51: Power Shifts in the Eastern Conference
The Raptors have been hot and cold over the last few games, and we're starting to wonder if this should be a cause for concern. Elsewhere in the Eastern conference, teams like the Celtics and Sixers have been surging, while others like the Bulls and Cavs have been taking a step back. Join us this...
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Episode 50: Scottie Barnes Arena
This week on the WrestleBall Podcast we usher in a new age of the Toronto Raptors headlined by the charismatic rookie, Scottie Barnes. Although we're only a few games into the 2021-2022 NBA season, we're ready to make our predictions! Join us as we talk about the early winners and losers for this...
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Episode 49: State of Wrestling
On this episode of the WrestleBall Podcast, we dive into the current state of wrestling. With the incredible things that AEW has been doing, and the lack of firepower from the WWE, could we be seeing a shift in the major wrestling markets? Join us as we discuss the wrestling vs entertainment...
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Episode 48: And That's a Wrap w/ Karun
We're back baby! After a long lay off, we've returned to talk about the ending of the 2021 NBA season, NBA draft, and the looming free agency that follows. Joining us this week is our good friend Karun aka Dr. Badwal, and together we break down our thoughts on the Toronto Raptors moving forward....
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Episode 47: On To The Next Round!
The first round of the NBA playoffs has come and gone, and boy did it ever deliver! This week we talk about some of the upsets and non-upsets that has set the stage for what should be an exciting 2nd round. We also take a deep dive into AEW Double or Nothing, which was quite possibly the best PPV...
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Episode 46: The Journey Starts Now!
The 2021 NBA playoffs have begun, but before we get into the journey, we have to talk about the Play-In Tournament. Highlighted by a star studded matchup in the Warriors vs Lakers, it was every fan's dream. Things did not end up going well for the Warriors as the Grizzlies ended up taking the 8th...
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Episode 45: UFC 261
This week's episode is dominated by UFC 261, as the promotion put on one of the best cards in recent memory. An event headlined by 3 title fights, it absolutely lived up to the hype. Join us as we discuss the freak accidents, dominant performances, and surprising upsets that happened last…
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Episode 44: Ben Askrew
From Ben Askren to Ben Askrew, we go through the major events over the last 2 weeks. One of which was Triller...who put out a boxing event, if you can call it that. In other news, the WWE continues to flip flop between great events and subpar storylines, as Wrestlemania was a shining star in an...
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Episode 43: Also...Shout out to Norm!
With the release of his Tribune article, the emotional dominoes continue to fall, and we let it all out on the table as we discuss what Norman Powell meant to Toronto. We also get right back into the thick of AEW, as we discuss the impressive debut of Christian Cage and a spectacular return to…
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Episode 42: By Knockout...AND NEW!
Congratulations to the new UFC Heavyweight Champ, Francis Ngannou, as his highlight reel knockout of Stipe Miocic capped off what was an incredible UFC 260! Join us as we discuss Francis's endearing rise to fame, WWE's buildup to Wrestlemania, and what was an exceptionally nerve racking trade...
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Episode 41: Explosions, Botches, and Controversy
We're back baby! And so much has happened... From an explosive barbed wire death match to a less explosive finish, AEW Revolution was the talk of the town. Join us as we give our thoughts on all that's transpired... from the NBA All Star Game to UFC 259, it's been a couple of weeks of excitement...
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Episode 40: Let's Get Ready To Rumble!!!
This week on the WrestleBall Podcast, we discuss the current state of the NBA, including the blockbuster James Harden trade, NBA surprises/standouts, and the slumping Toronto Raptors. Additionally we highlight our predictions for WWE Royal Rumble, which brings back the likes of Goldberg and Edge!
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Episode 39: Hello 2021!
On the second episode of our 2020 year end review, we award our fictitious NBA awards for categories such as Best Moment, Best Coach, Best Team, Best Player and much more! Join us as we recap the standouts of the year, and celebrate some of the big winners in the NBA for this past season. #RIPMAMBA
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Episode 38: Goodbye 2020!
From the WrestleBall Podcast, we'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and a Happy Holidays! In this episode we discuss our year end wrestling picks for various accolades including best wrestler, best organization, best match, and much more! Additionally we'd like to give our deepest…
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Episode 37: It's STIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGG!
The man, the myth, the legend.....'The Icon' Sting made his SURPRISING return to wrestling with AEW and we couldn't be anymore excited. Join us as we talk about the state of wrestling, and what this means for WWE and the rest of the industry. Additionally the NBA season starts up next week, and…
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Episode 36: The Return of Gangrel?
This week we dive right back into the wrestling scene, starting off with AEW Full Gear which included some very surprising guests! We also get heated discussing Undertaker's final goodbye, set to take place at WWE Survivor Series. Finally we cap the episode off with an interesting round of NBA...
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Episode 35: And New MMA GOAT?
In this week's episode we talk about UFC 254, and the legacy left by Khabib Nurmagomedov as he announced his surprise retirement. We also dive back into the world of wrestling. Did Roman Reigns come out of Hell In The Cell as the defacto Tribal Chief? Also what is a Tribal Chief, and how does…
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Episode 34: A New Champion is Crowned! w/ Karun
And so ends another NBA season with the conclusion of playoffs and the crowning of new champs...The Los Angeles Lakers! Karun Badwal joins us in the studio this week, and together we discuss all that has transpired during this pandemic. The highs, the lows, and the expectations for next year....
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Episode 33: David vs Goliath
The NBA finals are well underway as the Miami Heat take on the Los Angeles Lakers. What started off as an unlikely finale, is slowly turning into an anti-climatic one. With the odds stacked against Miami, they now have to contend without the likes of Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo due to injury. If...
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Episode 32: And So Ends The Reign
It was a hell of a ride, but it's time for the Toronto Raptors to part ways after they were defeated in 7 games by the Boston Celtics. Little did we expect Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers to follow suit as they blew a 3-1 lead to the Denver Nuggets. This week is all basketball as the NBA...
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Episode 31: ALL OUT in 0.5 Seconds!
Things that take 0.5 seconds: A heart beat, an eye blink, s sneeze...a BUZZER BEATING GAME WINNING 3!!!!! Last week we witnessed what could possibly be the shot of the year, as the true OG was able to rise above and lift the Raptors in a pivotal game 3. AEW All Out also took place on Saturday, in...
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Episode 30: Welcome To The East
On to the second round of the NBA playoffs, at least in the East, and WOW are we in for a treat. The Eastern conference matchups could very well be instant classics as The Bucks take on The Heat, and The Raptors face The Celtics. Over in the West a few loose ends still need to be tied in what has...
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Ever wonder what happens when the worlds of Basketball and Professional Wrestling collide? Neither did we, but we decided to make this podcast anyway! We're just a couple of guys from Toronto with a passion for both. Join us weekly as we banter about all the latest news, gossip and dirt in the NBA, WWE, and AEW.
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Joseph Thai and Mark Balraj
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