The Rich Eisen Show

Two-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, "The Ring General" Gunther joins No-Contest Wrestling ahead of his Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes at this Sunday's "Clash in Italy" PLE. Among other things, Gunther shares his wrestling philosophy, explains why the mat is sacred, expresses his indifference toward fan approval and much more. O'Shea and T.J. also share a specific message for the challenger from Cody Rhodes, recorded during his recent appearance on the Rich Eisen Show. Additionally, Gunther selects his "Bar Fight Crew" and names five wrestlers for his dream WrestleMania matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber tells guest host Suzy Shuster what it was like to face the likes of Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Charles Barkley on a nightly basis during his playing days, what the Thunder proved in their Game 5 win over the Spurs, if we’ll see an OKC-San Antonio Game 7, how new head coach Mike Brown has impacted the New York Knicks this season, and revisits those epic Lakers playoffs series from his time on the Sacramento Kings. Brockman reveals his list of the 10 worst NFL teams heading into the 2026 season. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes and guest host Suzy Shuster discuss his upcoming showdown vs Gunther in Italy, reveals the favorite moments from his storied wrestling career, what goes into traveling with his championship belt, expanding his reach into acting, and more. FOX Sports Soccer Analyst Maurice Edu tells Suzy which selections and omissions from the USMNT’s World Cup roster surprised him the most, previews this summer’s tournament and reveals his pick to win it all, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Suzy Shuster, Brockman and TJ react to the Oklahoma City Thunder showing their championship mettle with a Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference Finals. ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill and Suzy discuss what Victor Wembanyama must do to force a Spurs-Thunder Game 7, Jalen Brunson’s chances to lead the New York Knicks to an NBA title this season, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Inside the NBA’ Analyst/Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal tells guest host Suzy Shuster why he owes the Knicks and their fans an apology after New York’s resounding sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers, what advice he has for San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Webmanyama, what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander must do for the Thunder to get back to the NBA Finals, if the Boston Celtics should trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, if there’s any hope for TJ’s Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers, and discusses mentoring the WNBA’s Angel Reese and Lauren Betts. Amid all the hubbub around flopping in the NBA of late, Suzy ranks her all-time top flops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Suzy Shuster and the guys debate how much is too much to pay for an NBA Finals ticket to watch the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Ringer’s Howard Beck and Suzy break down the NBA Playoffs including the Cleveland Cavaliers’ next steps after their demoralizing sweep against the Knicks, if a long layoff could impact New York in the NBA Finals, how Spurs C Victor Wembanyama compare to the league’s all-time great big men, and what could be in store for Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James this offseason. Suzy plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ for the New Orleans Saints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Suzy Shuster, Brockman and TJ react to the red-hot New York Knicks’ sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers to reach their first NBA Finals since 1999. Chris “Mad Dog” Russo and Suzy discuss where Jalen Brunson ranks among the Knicks’ all-time greats, New York’s chances to win an NBA title this season, the head-scratching comments by Cavaliers HC Kenny Atkinson about what analytics said about Cleveland’s rough series, James Harden’s future with the Cavs, if LeBron James should leave the Lakers or stay put in Los Angeles, and more. Suzy and the guys discuss how much the world has changed since the last time the Knick played in the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports’ Jamal Crawford and Rich preview Game 3 of the Thunder vs Spurs Western Conference Finals, discuss the Cavaliers’ chances to claw back in their East Semi vs the Knicks, and more. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss a possible timeline for the Philadelphia Eagles to trade WR AJ Brown, how Matthew Stafford’s contract extension impacts the Rams’ long-term QB plans, and Aaron Rodgers final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rich ranks his ‘Top 5 NFL Burning Questions’ which includes 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, the Browns, Falcons and Vikings’ QB competitions, Raiders DE Maxx Crosby and more. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Patriots fan who one year ago predicted New England would go 0-17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NBA All-Star Jerry Stackhouse and Rich break down the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Finals, discuss his coaching future possibly with the Chicago Bulls or Portland Trail Blazers, what it was like playing with Rasheed Wallace at UNC, reveals what happened that time he played 1-on-1 vs Michael Jordan when he was still a Tar Heel, and more. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Matthew Stafford’s long-term playing future after re-upping with the Rams for two more seasons, if the Cleveland Browns could trade Myles Garrett, the Las Vegas Raiders’ Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza QB competition, who wins the AFC North, the NBA Playoffs, Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, and more. Rich reacts to New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart saying he’s willing to run less next season in order to make less trips to the blue tent on the sideline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to his New York Knicks taking a 2-0 lead on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk and Rich discuss his offseason prep for the upcoming season, the timeline for George Kittle’s return from his season-ending Achilles injury, why he’s already impressed by what he’s seen out of Niners’ draftees De’Zhaun Stribling and Kaelon Black, says why Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy are a match made in heaven, San Francisco’s season-opening game in Australia vs the Rams, and more. Rich weighs in on Matthew Stafford’s big Rams contract extension, and takes a call from a listener in Singapore who expertly trolls the 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the latest coming out of Browns’ OTAs on the Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson QB competition, and Brockman continues to stand by his “Shohei Ohtani Should Stick to Hitting” hot take. Two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora joins Rich in-studio where he explains the importance of the NFL’s international games in growing the sport worldwide, why Africa could be the next rich source of talent for the league, reveals how Hall of Famer Michael Strahan immensely helped him stick in the league, and says why the 2007 Giants were supremely confident heading into Super Bowl XLII against the unbeaten New England Patriots. ‘Women’s Sports Now’ host Suzy Shuster drops by the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steelers Insider Gerry Dulac and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers announcing the 2026 season will be his final one in the NFL, Pittsburgh’s expectation level under new head coach Mike McCarthy, the team’s long-term plan at quarterback after Rodgers retires, and more. Rich and the guys react to Joe Burrow casually predicting the Bengals will win the Super Bowl this season and play the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with an optimistic Cincinnati fan, and weigh in on LeBron James complaining to Steve Nash about the level of talent on the Lakers’ roster compared to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a distraught Washington Commanders fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the Oklahoma City Thunder evening up the Western Conference Finals with a Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs in a game that raised more eyebrows about the questionable officiating. WWE legend-turned-actor John Cena and Rich discuss his late-career heel turn, what to expect from his forthcoming ‘John Cena Classic’ event, shares his favorite stories from making ‘Trainwreck’ with Amy Schumer, ‘Ricky Stanicky,’ and more. Rich weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ chances to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Super Bowl in his final NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six-time World Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee Booker T, joins O'Shea Jackson, Jr and T.J. Jefferson this week on No-Contest Wrestling. In this two-hour episode, Booker T shares insights into his legendary career, including how he got his start in wrestling, early life choices that led to trouble, closing out WCW as World Champion, his iconic grocery store brawl with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, the orgin of "Black Snow", the creation of Reality of Wrestling, and more. In addition, Booker chooses an almost unfair Bar Fight Crew! RESPECT!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania tells Rich that San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is out to prove MVP voters were wrong in handing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the award for a second consecutive season, if the already-stacked Oklahoma City Thunder could trade up in the NBA Draft and which player could be selected #1 overall, discusses the uncertain futures of Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers, and why the Dallas Mavericks fired head coach Jason Kidd. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ host O’Shea Jackson Jr. stops by the studio where he, a die-hard Lakers fan, explains why he’s rooting for the Knicks to win the NBA Finals, weighs in on Brockman’s ‘Ohtani Shouldn’t Pitch Anymore’ hot take, and reacts to a Cowboys fan who predicts Dallas will go 14-3 this season. Rich and the guys react to Aaron Rodgers announcing that he plans to retire after playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Tim Legler and Rich break down the New York Knicks’ 22-point comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, what the Oklahoma City Thunder must do to get past Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Los Angeles Chargers fan, and weighs in on Joe Burrow’s comments about the Bengals’ revamped roster at Cincinnati’s OTA this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Knicks fan Rich reacts to New York’s 22-point 4th quarter comeback to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers and take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and imparts some words of wisdom to overconfident fans in New York who are already jonesing at the chance to face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Rich explains why he’s not a fan of the NFL scheduling the Patriots vs Seahawks Super Bowl rematch in Week 1. Rich breaks out his NFL Power Rankings to rate the top 10 most anticipated games on the 2026 schedule including 49ers vs Rams in Australia, the Cowboys vs Eagles on Thanksgiving Day, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host/NFL Insider Tom Pelissero weighs in on the return from injury status for New York Giants RB Cam Skattebo and WR Malik Nabers, if the Dallas Cowboys could trade talented-but-temperamental WR George Pickens, where veteran receivers like Stefon Diggs, Debo Samuel and Keenan Allen could land next season, and why Anthony Richardson’s window to be an NFL starting quarterback is not necessarily closed. Pro Football Hall of Famer/ESPN NFL Analyst Randy Moss and Tom discuss is new ‘Chasing 10’ fishing show, shares some great stories from his eventful rookie season on and off the field with the Minnesota Vikings, and more. Tom plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with fans of the Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Insider Mike Garafolo and guest host Tom Pelissero discuss the chances the Eagles trade AJ Brown and what Philadelphia could get in return for the All-Pro WR, Jalen Hurts’ role in Philly’s new-look offense under new OC Sean Mannion, the mysterious standoffish relationship between the 49ers and WR Brandon Aiyuk, the expectations for the New York Giants this season under new head coach John Harbaugh, and how QB competitions could play out for the Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders. Tom explains why the Raiders would be better off starting Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza, why Kyler Murray is no lock to be the Minnesota Vikings’ starting QB over JJ McCarthy, and breaks down Tua Tagovailoa vs Michael Penix Jr. for the Atlanta Falcons’ QB1 job, Jacoby Brissett’s conspicuous absence from the Arizona Cardinals’ OTAs, and the Cleveland Browns crowded QB room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys react to Victor Wembanyama’s 40/20 night in the San Antonio Spurs’ double-overtime Game 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The guys weigh in on the NFL officially confirming Minneapolis will host the 2028 draft and Nashville as the site of the Super Bowl in 2030, and longtime listener Terzo in Iowa plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ for his beloved San Francisco 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices