State of Combat with Brian Campbell

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WWE: Surprise returns, major changes ignite Road to WrestleMania 35 Feb 27, 2019

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With the milk of marknesia flowing and feel spots getting activated left and right this week, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein wasted no time breaking down everything that went down this week in WWE. The Main Event begins with the amazing announcement from Roman Reigns that his leukemia is in remission. Was WWE right to delay this announcement for Raw, and what should the company do with Reigns at WrestleMania 35? The guys then discuss Batista's surprise return and attack on Ric Flair before weighing in about Vince McMahon's decision to replace Kofi Kingston with Kevin Owens for a match at Fastlane. How will this developments impact the 'Mania card? In Hero or Zero, BC and The Silver King debate the continuing angle with Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair; Matt Hardy coming back to tag with his brother Jeff; why WWE is having The Revival lose so often; the Johnny Gargano-Velveteen Dream match from NXT and the return of Bruce Pritchard to the creative team. All of that and much more in a loaded episode of SoC.

WWE: The Honky Tonk Man joins 2019 Hall of Fame class Feb 26, 2019

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He's cool, he's cocky, he's bad ... and he's the newest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame. The Honky Tonk Man joins Brian Campbell to discuss his legendary career, including his still-record 64-week run with the intercontinental championship, the loudest pop in the history of professional wrestling, the origin of the guitar shot and whether he has any regrets in his career. BC is then joined by co-host Adam Silverstein to break down the interview, Honky Tonk Man's place in WWE history and the 2019 Hall of Fame class as it stands with D-Generation X as the headliner.

MMA: Did GSP retire as G.O.A.T.? Jones headlines loaded UFC 235 Feb 25, 2019

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Brian Campbell, Brandon Wise and producer Mike Mormile break down the legacy of Georges St-Pierre following his retirement and debate whether UFC still could make a GSP fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov (4:28). The guys also discuss what's next in a loaded lightweight division following the announcement of an interim title fight between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier at UFC 236 in April (1:00:10). Plus, a detailed preview of a stacked UFC 235 card on Saturday (1:17:45) featuring titles defenses from Jon Jones and Tyron Woodley, along with a must-see welterweight bout between Robbie Lawler and Ben Askren.

WWE: Future of NXT, Kofi Kingston, Elimination Chamber fallout Feb 20, 2019

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With Elimination Chamber in the rear view and both Fastlane and WrestleMania 35 on the horizon, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein sit down to discuss a curveball thrown at fans by WWE this week with four NXT superstars showing up for matches on Raw and SmackDown. What exactly should be made of those appearances, and what is the big surprise that NXT is teasing (7:30)? Up next, Silver King hits the siren over Kofi Kingston's push but is concerned about his upcoming title opportunity at Fastlane possibly indicating he is not in the plans for a WWE championship match against Daniel Bryan at 'Mania (50;12). BC and Adam then discuss all the fallout from Elimination Chamber, including three new title holders, Ronda Rousey's matches against Ruby Riott, Lacey Evans and the awful Lafayette, Louisiana, crowd at Raw (1:05:20). Before the guys sign off, they break down whether The Undertaker showing up at Starrcast is a harbinger for more to come in the "Revolution" (1:19:55) and hit you with their feel spots.

MMA: Velasquez crumbles, MVP-Daley bombs, will the Diaz bros fight again? Feb 19, 2019

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Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise look back at a wild weekend of fights including a shocking 26-second loss for two-time heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez in his comeback against Francis Ngannou. What's next for the UFC's heavyweight division in the fallout? Plus, a disappointing end to Bellator 216 between welterweights Michael "Venom" Page and Paul Daley summed up a weird weekend for the promotion in general. Also, will Nick and Nate Diaz ever fight again?

Boxing: Fury curveball complicates Wilder rematch plans Feb 18, 2019

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Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to the breaking news of lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury signing a co-promotional deal with Top Rank and ESPN. What does that mean for a 2019 rematch against Deontay Wilder? How will that affect Anthony Joshua and the rest of the heavyweight division? The guys also recap a busy weekend, including wins from Leo Santa Cruz and Rob Brant. Plus, a detailed look at the March 16 pay-per-view bout between Errol Spence Jr. and Mikey Garcia following last weekend's live press conference.

WWE: Elimination Chamber preview, Charlotte Flair and Kofi Kingston Feb 13, 2019

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There is no other way to start this week's show than with Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein discussing WWE's controversial storyline decision to elevate Charlotte Flair as a corporate-chosen challenger and cool off Becky Lynch with a "suspension" (13:00). The guys try to make sense of this booking and break down whether there may be a potential saving grace as we continue down the Road to WrestleMania 35. Up next, BC and The Silver King ponder what The Revival winning the Raw tag team titles mean long term and theorize if what they have seen from Dean Ambrose recently indicates he may not be leaving after all. The guys also discuss the second AEW press conference ahead of Double or Nothing, including if Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho II is the correct main event (40:45). Up next is a complete Elimination Chamber preview primarily focused on the two namesake matches that will decide the women's tag team championship and WWE championship (58:45). Did the elevation of Kofi Kingston on SmackDown signify anything either for Sunday's pay-per-view or beyond? BC and SK close things out with an NXT-heavy edition of Feel Spots where Matt Riddle and Eric Bugenhagen get some love from the guys (1:30:30).

MMA: Cain Velasquez returns; MVP, Paul Daley talk Belator Grand Prix Feb 12, 2019

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Brian Campbell is joined by Bellator welterweights Michael "Venom" Page and Paul Daley to preview Saturday's must-see Welterweight World Grand Prix bout. Brandon Wise and producer Mike Mormile join in on a recap of UFC 234 including a vintage performance from Anderson Silva and what's next at middleweight following Israel Adesanya's win and Robert Whittaker's injury. Plus, a preview of former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez's long-awaited return against Francis Ngannou. What's next for Conor McGregor? Will Daniel Cormier vacate the heavyweight title? All that and more.

Boxing: Gervonta Davis shines, Jose Ramirez lights up Fresno Feb 12, 2019

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Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap a busy weekend of fights including unbeaten junior lightweight champion Gervonta Davis' return in a first-round knockout. The guys tackle the hard questions regarding what's next for "Tank," is he avoiding Vasiliy Lomachenko and should he be above the idea of fighting smaller kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa? Plus, a firsthand recap of Top Rank's exciting Fresno, California, card featuring exciting wins from Jose Ramirez and Ray Beltran. Also, a preview of featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz's return on a card featuring the all-action Omar Figueroa Jr. and John Molina Jr. The guys also try to go an entire show without Dwyer drops.

MMA: UFC 234 interview special -- Whittaker, Silva, Adesanya, Gastelum Feb 07, 2019

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Brian Campbell chats with the four biggest names on Saturday's UFC 234 card in Melbourne, Australia, as a pair of must-see middleweight bouts top the marquee. Champion Robert Whittaker explains why he's just an every man who happens to be good at fighting (4:30) and challenger Kelvin Gastelum shares bounty hunting stories and breaks down why he's the one to ruin the UFC's best-laid plans (17:00). Anderson Silva looks back on five of the biggest moments of his legendary career and explains why he believes he has one more trick up his sleeve at age 43 (32:30). Finally, the brash Israel Adesanya talks mental toughness and why he's not just the future of the sport, he's the now (45:45).

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