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The Samp&Chance Pod
Hosted by Bobby Sampson · EN
Samp&Chance, provide a weely look at Pro Wrestling and Boxing. A fresh new take from the West Coast. Join us for the latest news and detailed analyisis of PPV's and upcoming matches. Interviews and much more!
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Ep.396. MASK vs Mask and Tribal Combat! My Oh My!
Yesterday00:37:24Tap to summarizeThis week on Samp&Chance Wrestling, we head south to Monterrey, Mexico, to relive one of the most emotional matches and storybook endings in recent memory. AAA's Noche de Los Grandes delivered an unforgettable Mask vs. Mask showdown that reminded fans why lucha libre remains one of the most passionate forms of professional wrestling on the planet. We also break down all the action from WWE Clash in Italy, including the highly anticipated clash between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu. Did the Bloodline saga take another dramatic turn? Who left Italy with momentum, and what's next for WWE's biggest stars? From the biggest headlines and breaking stories to the moments everyone is buzzing about, we've got you covered. Join Samp & Chance as we spread the word, share our opinions, and dive into everything happening across the wrestling world. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.
Transcribe →Ep.395 Did Boxing Rob Rico?
1w ago00:34:16Tap to summarizeSamp&Chance Boxing is back with another loaded episode as we break down one of the strangest and most talked-about heavyweight fights of the year — Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven from the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Did Rico shock the world? Was the stoppage controversial? And what does this mean for the future of crossover fights in boxing? We dive deep into the spectacle, the atmosphere, and the fallout from “Glory in Giza.” We also preview a huge weekend of action as Dmitry Bivol returns to defend his light heavyweight titles against mandatory challenger Michael Eifert. Is this just a tune-up fight for Bivol or could Eifert pull off the upset? Plus, we break down the elite stylistic matchup between O’Shaquie Foster and Raymond Ford in a high-level chess match at 130 pounds. Can Foster’s slick counterpunching frustrate Ford, or is Ford ready for another world title run? We also take a look at the latest MVP card from El Paso and discuss whether MVP continues to change the boxing business landscape. Which prospects stood out and what does the promotion’s future look like moving forward? As always, we bring you the biggest headlines making news across boxing, international and Canadian boxing history, hot takes, fight predictions, and plenty of debate you won’t hear anywhere else. Heavyweights, controversy, world titles, future stars, and boxing chaos — it’s all this week on Samp&Chance Boxing. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.
Transcribe →Ep.394 This is Theory's Time to Shine?
1w ago00:27:59Tap to summarizeThis week on Samp&Chance Wrestling, we break down all the chaos, surprises, and standout moments from AEW’s Double or Nothing 2026 — a show many fans are already calling one of AEW’s strongest PPVs in years. From MJF reclaiming the AEW World Championship against Darby Allin, to Konosuke Takeshita shocking the world against Okada, to the wild Stadium Stampede insanity, we ask the big question: is AEW quietly building momentum again? We also look ahead to WWE’s upcoming WWE Clash in Italy card and preview the biggest matches, including Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat and the fallout heading into the summer. Could this event steal the spotlight? Plus — is this finally Austin Theory’s time to break through as a true main-event player? With his growing role alongside Logan Paul and The Vision, Theory has more spotlight than ever… but can he finally deliver on the hype? We also cover: The biggest wrestling headlines of the week, AEW and WWE backstage buzz, Winners and losers coming out of Double or Nothing,Early Clash in Italy predictions, MJF’s future as champion, Is WWE creating new stars fast enough? So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears. Powered by passion, chaos, and controversy — this is Samp&Chance Wrestling.
Transcribe →Ep.391. Did we Witness the Fight of the Year?
3w ago00:38:04Tap to summarizeSamp & Chance Boxing is back with another loaded episode as we break down the wild heavyweight showdown between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois from Saturday night! Was this an instant classic? A true Fight of the Year contender? The guys dive deep into the knockdowns, the controversy, the momentum swings, and what this war means for the future of the heavyweight division. Plus, a new era begins as Top Rank officially makes its debut on DAZN. What does this massive move mean for the future of boxing broadcasts, the fighters, and the ongoing streaming wars? We break down the business, the buzz, and whether this partnership can change the game. We also preview a huge weekend of action featuring Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright in a dangerous lightweight clash. Can Keyshawn silence the doubters, or is Albright ready to crash the hype train? Then we look at the explosive welterweight matchup between Brian Norman Jr. and Josh Wagner as Norman continues his rise toward stardom. As always, the show goes beyond the ring with international boxing history, Canadian boxing legends and forgotten stories, the biggest headlines making news across the sport, hot takes, controversy, and everything fight fans are talking about this week. Heavyweights. Headlines. History. Chaos. This is Samp & Chance Boxing. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears!
Transcribe →Ep.390 Backlash Shocker? Was Danhausen Partner Reveal a Failure?
3w ago00:45:27Tap to summarizeThis week on Samp&Chance Wrestling, the boys break down all the fallout from WWE’s Backlash 2026, and fans are divided. Did the show deliver where it mattered, or did it feel like another stop-gap PLE on the road to bigger business? One of the biggest talking points of the weekend? The mystery surrounding Danhausen’s partner reveal. Was the payoff worth the hype, or were fans left disappointed after weeks of speculation online? Samp & Chance debate whether WWE missed the moment or if the backlash from fans is being overblown. Then we shift gears to AEW as we chat AEW Fairway to Hell from this Saturday. With all the buzz surrounding the card, did AEW finally put together a must-see event, or is the company still struggling to regain momentum? We break down the key matches, biggest stories, and what absolutely needs to happen for the show to hit. Plus: The biggest wrestling headlines making news this week, more fallout from the latest WWE roster cuts, AEW locker room chatter and fan reactions, the ongoing TKO influence debate and rumours, surprises, and what’s next across the wrestling world. All that and more on another wild episode of Samp&Chance Wrestling — where the takes are hot and nothing is off limits. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.
Transcribe →Ep.389. Is TKO on Mission to Change Wrestling?
4w ago00:52:20Tap to summarizeThis week on Samp&Chance Wrestling, the road to WWE Backlash 2026 is front and center as the guys break down every major match heading into Saturday night. Can the fallout from WrestleMania continue to shake WWE to its core? Who leaves Backlash with momentum — and who could be heading for disaster? The conversation then takes a serious turn as Samp & Chance dive deep into the latest round of WWE roster cuts. Are these simply budget decisions, or are we seeing the full influence of TKO Group Holdings reshape professional wrestling in real time? Has WWE entered a new era where corporate priorities outweigh creative and locker room stability? The guys examine the business side, the morale impact, and what it could mean for the future of talent development. Over in All Elite Wrestling, the discussion heats up around the company’s latest momentum swings, major storylines, and whether AEW is finally finding its identity again in 2026. Plus: reactions to the biggest wrestling headlines of the week, backstage chatter, bold predictions, and the unfiltered conversation you expect from Samp&Chance Wrestling. All that and much more — only on Samp&Chance Wrestling.
Transcribe →Ep.388 A Weekend of Broken Faces?
May 600:25:53Tap to summarizeThis week on Samp&Chance Boxing, we break down one of the biggest weekends in boxing in 2026 — and trust us, it delivered. We start in Tokyo, where Naoya Inoue proved once again why he’s on top of the pound-for-pound mountain, surviving a fierce challenge from Junto Nakatani in a tactical war. Was this a passing-of-the-torch moment that didn’t quite happen, or did Nakatani expose cracks in “The Monster”? Inoue retained his undisputed crown by unanimous decision, but the fight turned into a late-round battle that had the boxing world buzzing.Then we head to Las Vegas, where David Benavidez made a massive statement, moving up in weight and stopping Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez to become a three-division champion. Is Benavidez now one of the most dangerous fighters in the sport — and who can actually deal with his pressure and power at cruiserweight? We preview this weekend’s heavyweight showdown as Fabio Wardley steps into the biggest fight of his career against Daniel Dubois. Is Wardley ready for the elite level, or is Dubois about to remind everyone why he’s still one of the most feared punchers in the division? Plus: International boxing history and Canadian boxing history spotlight, top headlines shaking up the sport right now and what’s next for Inoue, Benavidez, and the heavyweight division. All that and the unfiltered takes you expect from Samp&Chance Boxing. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.
Transcribe →Ep.387. Releases Releases Releases! Oh My!
May 100:38:08Tap to summarizeThis week on Samp&Chance Wrestling, the guys dive straight into the fallout from the latest WWE roster cuts. With talent being released yet again, is this just business as usual, or are we on the verge of something bigger—could we see an “Kari Sane” movement where wrestlers begin pushing back and taking control of their futures?Over in AEW, the spotlight turns to Darby Allin and his rise to the top. Was putting the championship on him the right call? With AEW ratings slipping, Tony Khan has some serious questions to answer. Is this a long-term play or a short-term gamble that’s already backfiring?Plus, the boys get into one of the most fascinating (and controversial) topics in the industry today—the growing use of AI in professional wrestling. From promos to production, is this the future of the business or a dangerous step away from authenticity?All that, plus the latest headlines from WWE, AEW, and beyond. No filter, no fluff—just real talk from Samp & Chance. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.
Transcribe →Ep.386. Big Fight weekend Preview!
Apr 2900:28:12Tap to summarizeIt’s a loaded episode of Samp&Chance Boxing as we break down a potential Cinco de Mayo era shift and dive into some of the biggest fights on the global stage. We kick things off with a blockbuster preview: David Benavidez vs Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez. Is this the moment Benavidez officially takes over as the new face of Cinco de Mayo weekend boxing? Or does Zurdo spoil the rise and reclaim his own place at the top? We dig into styles, power, legacy—and what’s really at stake. Then, it’s time for a modern super fight as Naoya Inoue faces Junto Nakatani in what many are calling the biggest fight in recent boxing history. Two elite Japanese stars, undefeated, explosive, and pound-for-pound level—this is the kind of matchup that defines an era. We also preview an all-action clash between Oscar Duarte and Ángel Fierro—a guaranteed war that could steal the show and shake up the lightweight scene.Plus, as always: A look at international and Canadian boxing history, The latest headlines shaping the fight game Sharp analysis, bold predictions, and real fight talk you won’t hear anywhere else From Las Vegas lights to Tokyo showdowns, this episode covers it all. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.
Transcribe →Ep.385. Is it Time for TKO to Step Back?
Apr 2100:51:07Tap to summarizeSamp&Chance are back breaking down the fallout from WrestleMania 42 — was it a spectacle worthy of the grandest stage, or a show weighed down by behind-the-scenes chaos? From match quality to storytelling decisions, the guys dive deep into what worked, what didn’t, and what it means for the future of WWE. They also tackle the growing conversation around TKO Group Holdings — is it time for TKO to take a step back and let WWE operate more independently creatively, or is tighter control exactly what’s needed right now? Over in AEW, a major shift as Darby Allin captures the AEW World Championship. Was this the right call for All Elite Wrestling? The crew debates whether Allin is the right face of the company and what this means for AEW’s direction moving forward. Plus: top headlines from across the wrestling world, industry shakeups, and the kind of unfiltered conversation you only get from Samp&Chance. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears!
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