State of Combat with Brian Campbell

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01/29 WWE: Dudley Boyz, Ronda Rousey, Royal Rumble Jan 29, 2018

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In a special edition of In This Corner, Brian Campbell sits down for an exclusive interview with the newest members of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018, The Dudley Boyz (29:04). But before BC and The Dudleyz can get down to business, Adam Silverstein checks in with a quick recap of the big news coming out of a massive weekend for WWE, including the debut of Ronda Rousey, the 2018 Royal Rumble and a thrilling edition of NXT TakeOver (2:26). BC and The Silver King reconvene to end the show as they discuss the legacy of The Dudley Boyz (1:01:25) and Vince McMahon's big announcement with the XFL returning in 2020 (1:08:45). This is an episode of ITC you simply do not want to miss!

01/24 WWE: Raw 25 Deep Thoughts, Royal Rumble Preview Jan 25, 2018

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Raw 25 gave us no choice but to deliver an extended edition of ITC as Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein are joined by a familiar voice who never rests in peace because he can stay up -- all -- night. After the guys dig in deep on a "historic" episode of Raw, they welcome the return of PPV Rewind as they take a look back at the 2015 Royal Rumble. BC and The Silver King then close out the show with an in-depth preview of WWE's first pay-per-view of 2018 along with an NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia show that is relatively thin but potentially explosive.

01/17 WWE: Shawn Michaels Stops By, Seth Rollins, Raw 25 Jan 18, 2018

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The Milk of Marknesia flows in this extended edition of ITC as none other than "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels stops by to talk Raw 25, his opinions on WWE today, the famous barbershop incident and some behind-the-scenes details on Ric Flair's retirement match. Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein kick off the show by diving deep into the return of Seth Rollins' "curb stomp" finisher, Braun Strowman's hour of destruction and where WWE's women's division stands with the Royal Rumble approaching. BC and The Silver King then let out their true feelings about SmackDown and more hot topics in Hero or Zero before wrapping things up by answering your DM Slides and sharing their Feel Spots. PPV Rewind returns next week, so be sure to find out which Royal Rumble match to watch!

01/16 MMA UFC 220 preview, Chael Sonnen talks Bellator 192 Jan 16, 2018

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Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal preview Saturday's UFC 220 card featuring title defenses from Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier. Chael Sonnen stops by to break down his Bellator 192 matchup against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and handicaps the World Grand Prix heavyweight tournament. The guys also debate if Francis Ngannou is MMA's version of Mike Tyson, whether is Cormier headed to heavyweight and is Paige VanZant will ever fulfill her potential.

01/15 Boxing: Shannon Briggs Interview, Spence-Peterson Preview Jan 16, 2018

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Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew look ahead to the 2018 spring boxing schedule and preview Saturday's welterweight title bout on Showtime between Errol Spence Jr. and Lamont Peterson. The guys also welcome former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs to discuss his comeback from a failed drug test, how he overcome depression and his take on the division at large. Briggs also updates status on negotiations to possibly face Tyson Fury in April.

01/14 WWE: Rumblings, Samoa Joe & Brandi Rhodes Interviews Jan 15, 2018

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In a special edition of ITC, WWE superstar Samoa Joe and Brandi Rhodes, ROH wrestler and wife of Cody, stop by to discuss their careers and the future of the business. Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein kick off the show by rehashing the Chris Jericho-Kenny Omega match. BC and The Silver King also muse about how breaking kayfabe can work against you, The Miz's historic Talking Smack promo, Ronda Rousey's eventual debut, Samoa Joe's latest untimely injury and legitimate excitement for Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns.

01/11 WWE: Mick Foley Speaks, Raw Is Fire, Jericho's Future Jan 11, 2018

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Brian Campbell sits down one-on-one with Mick Foley ahead of Raw 25 to discuss the signature show and the Hardcore Legend's thoughts on the business today. Adam Silverstein helps kick off this week's edition of In This Corner wasting no time before getting to one of the best editions of Raw in recent memory. From the reemergence of Braun Strowman to The Miz's return to the formation of the Balor Club, the guys break down nearly the entire Raw program to open The Main Event. Next up, BC and The Silver King discuss Chris Jericho's future and whether he is long for New Japan Pro-Wrestling before moving on to Hero or Zero and wrapping things up by opening their DMs and giving you their Feel Spots for the week.

01/04 NJPW: Wrestle Kingdom 12 instant analysis Jan 04, 2018

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Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein provide a detailed breakdown and review of Thursday's Wrestle Kingdom 12 card from Japan. The guys debate whether New Japan Pro Wrestling took the proper step forward in their expansion into North America and Nick Kostos calls in with reaction to Kenny Omega's victory over Chris Jericho. In addition, TBC and the Silver King hand out match grades and explain why Kazuchika Okada's victory over Tetsuya Naito in the main event was the best match of the night.

01/03 WWE: 2018 Starts With A 'Bang' Jan 03, 2018

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Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein recap the week that was in WWE and preview NJPW?s Wrestle Kingdom 12 card from Japan, including a much anticipated Kenny Omega-Chris Jericho match. The guys analyze WWE?s booking decisions on Raw following clean victories for Roman Reigns and Asuka and update the latest on the Daniel Bryan-Shane McMahon storyline on SmackDown, including whether this week?s show did anything to tease Bryan?s in-ring return. In addition, BC and The Silver King play Hero or Zero where they discuss the reunited Balor Club, Woken Matt Hardy, the women?s Royal Rumble and much more.

01/02 MMA: Year-end awards, UFC 219 recap Jan 02, 2018

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Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal close out 2017 with their year-end awards and recap victories by Cris "Cyborg" Justino and Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 219. The guys also make bold predictions for the new year involving Conor McGregor, Georges St-Pierre, Dana White, Nate Diaz and more. In addition, King Mo responds to oddsmakers enlisting him as a heavy underdog in the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix tournament.

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