No-Contest Wrestling

No-Contest Wrestling has finally hit episode 100 and we knew a big name was necessary, so we called on "The Man"! Multi-time World Champion Becky Lynch joined O'Shea and T.J. to discuss her life and legendary career. From her early days as a Goth Girl to following her older brother into wrestling class to becoming Becky Two Belts and Big Time Becks, she shares many great stories about her journey to WWE Superstardom. She also gives a nod to the Four Horsewomen and shares what happened on the night of the infamous punch that left her face a crimson mask. She was the perfect guest to help NCW celebrate turning triple digits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 99 this week finds O'Shea and T.J. chopping it up for the second... but actually the FIRST time with newly christened NXT Superstar, Cruz Montana. This being the first chat with NCW as an official member of the NXT roster, Cruz catches the guys up to date and shares what his daily life is like now under the WWE umbrella. Cruz also previews his match this Sunday at "Heatwave" as he takes on current Champion Tony D'Angelo, Grayson Waller and Zilla Fatu in a Fatal Four-Way bout for the NXT Championship. NCW then previews the stacked card for "All In: London" at Wembley Stadium taking place this weekend. Headlining AEW's premiere event will be a World Title Match between current champion Kenny Omega and London's own, Will Ospreay. And with the 100th episode of the podcast happening next week, the guys reveal the big time guest that's going to be join them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former TNA Knockouts World Champion and one of the most feared women in wrestling history, Kia Stevens, also known as "Awesome Kong", joins NCW this week. Kia reveals that listening to No-Contest Wrestling helped her care about wrestling again after years of leaving the industry behind. O'Shea and T.J. take Kia on a trip down memory lane as they discuss her childhood, her mother's influence, how she started wrestling, and the emotional night on that made her break down on TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, NCW responds to CM Punk and Kevin Owens heated promo battle and Bron Breakker's sudden obsession with Oba Femi. The guys also wonder why the new WWE Women's Champion is taking a pin & question what's going on with "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. Plus, O'Shea's new film, "Idiots" premiered in L.A. on Monday so he and T.J. share the great time they had with co-stars Dave Franco, Mason Tames and everyone else that came out to support. And NXT's newest star, Zilla Fatu makes his debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The two-night extravaganza that is SummerSlam is over and NCW takes a look back at all of the action. O'Shea, who was in attendance, and T.J. discuss what's next for Superstars like Roman Reigns, Oba Femi and Liv Morgan among others. They also share some ideas for Interim WWE Women's Champion Chelsea Green and wonder what the arrival of Hall of Famer Haku means for the Smackdown roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 95 is LIVE and this week, WWE Superstar Royce Keys joins No-Contest Wrestling! Keys, who made his WWE debut earlier this year at the Royal Rumble shares his story: from growing up in East Palo Alto, California, watching wrestling with his grandparents, to how he chose his new ring name to his friendship with Jaco Fatu and more. Speaking of Fatu, Keys breaks down the Six-Man tag team match that he's in alongside LA Knight and Solo Sikoa as they challenge Fatu and Jimmy and Jey Uso, this weekend live from Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week O'Shea and T.J. react to this past weekend's Saturday Night's Main Event Card at Madison Square Garden, which included appearances by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns of the World Champion New York Knicks. O'Shea also reveals the podcast he was a guest on which was a celebration of Nepo Babies (his words). In addition, they preview this week's AEW Dynamite episode. Also WWE Women's United States Champion Tiffany Strattion joined O'Shea as he guest hosted the Rich Eisen Show on Wednesday, and the Minnesota native can't wait to perform in front of her home state fans as she battles for the WWE Women's World title next weekend  at SummerSlam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a week off, O'Shea and T.J. return to the pod and there's a lot to dissect. From CM Punk and Kenny Omega becoming World Champions, to Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins taking us down memory lane things are heating up in the world of pro wrestling. The guys also discuss the Big 3, Rich Eisen's appearance on Stephanie McMahon's "What's Your Story" podcast and they each create a Fantasy Wrestling Faction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 92 is LIVE and O'Shea and T.J. relive an action packed slate of events. From King and Queen of the Ring to Slammiversary, to the Great American Bash and Forbidden Door, many memorable matches, moments & implications took place. Brock vs Oba 3, Roman vs Seth, MFJ vs Ospreay, many new Champions & debuting Superstars were chief among the events in the historical weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stand back- a Storm is coming! This week O'Shea and T.J. catch up with former WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill who braved the elements, literally, as she stood in the rain for No-Contest Wrestling. Jade opened up about her recent wig incident on SmackDown and gave her first public comments on the matter. She also had some words for current Women's United States Champion, Tiffany Stratton who will be her opponent this weekend at "Night of Champions". Cargill will look to add that title to her resume. She also picks her Bar Fight Crew and names her dream WrestleMania opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of TNA Slammiversary on June 28, AJ Francis joined O'Shea and T.J. this week to discuss the upcoming PPV and the current state of TNA Wrestling. Despite several recent departures from the company, Francis expressed confidence in the future of TNA. The self-proclaimed "Best Big Man in the Business" also discussed purchasing EVERYTHING Elijah related, why wrestling in underwear is weird, dealing with critics and the music he's working on. Additionally, O'Shea and T.J. recap a major week in sports including the Knicks championship win, World Cup fever, and debate who is the wrestling equivalent to New York point guard Jalen Brunson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week O'Shea and T.J. respond to the action in WWE's King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments, including big wins for Women's World Champion Liv Morgan & Iyo Sky on the Queen side and Dominick Mysterio and Je'Von Evans on the King's side. The guys also discuss where the Brock Lesnar/Oba Femi feud is heading, what's going on with "The Bloodline" and more. NCW also checks in on the Men's and Women's sides of AEW's Owen Hart Tournament and the return of The CEO, Mercedes Mone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off of winning the WWE Intercontinental Women's Championship from Becky Lynch at "Clash in Italy", Sol Ruca joins O'Shea and T.J. on No-Contest Wrestling! Sol shares how she went from gymnastics - she competed at the University of Oregon - and doing activities like surfing and cliff diving ("I love heights") to becoming a WWE Superstar. She discusses what she learned at NXT and gets emotional describing her Ladder Match win at last years "Stand & Deliver" PLE when she became the NXT Women's North American Champion. Sol also reveals the move she hates taking the most, her favorite Disney songs, her WrestleMania Dream Matches and more! O'Shea and T.J. also break down the full "Clash in Italy" PLE card and predict the winners of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

Wrestling Superfan and Comedian Brad Williams joined No-Contest this week! Brad shares his wrestling fandom origin story & the Superstars that made him a fan. He also reveals that he's always wanted to be shouted out in a rap song, has a message for Danhausen and as always shows no love for Carol! In addition, Brad gives O'Shea and T.J. 10 wrestlers that he's pick to start his own wrestling company, selects his "Bar Fight Crew" and more. O'Shea and T.J. also react to the fight between Jacob Fatu and Roman Reigns and they say... goodbye... for now to Asuka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Samoan Werewolf" Jacob Fatu joins No-Contest Wrestling ahead of this weekend's WWE "Backlash" PLE. Fatu will have the biggest match of his career at Backlash when he takes on his cousin Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship. Jacob revealed to O'Shea and T.J. that despite the family ties, it's time for him to step up and do what's right for him, his wife, and their seven children. What makes this battle even more personal is that Jacob's grandmother and Roman's father are brother and sister. Among other things, Fatu also shared why he decided to use the feared "Tongan Death Grip" against Roman, the lesson's he learned from being incarcerated at 18, the lengths he'll go to secure the World Championship and more. NCW also salutes The New Day, as the legendary tag team & WWE recently parted ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, O'Shea and T.J. are joined by NXT Superstar and current North American Champion, Myles Borne. Myles shared his inspiring story of being born with "Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn" which resulted in him being born with hearing loss, to currently holding gold with NXT. Myles credits his parents with instilling in him the mantra "Why Not You" which lead to him never allowing his situation to hold him back. Myles also shared how his love of pro wrestling started...how years of amateur wrestling didn't prepare him for WWE...his idea of a perfect day...his Wrestlemania Dream Matches...meeting Legends at the Performance Center, his Bar Fight Crew and much more. O'Shea and T.J. also respond to the situation between World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns & Jacob Fatu that exploded this past Monday on Raw! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestlemania 42 is a wrap and this week O’Shea and T.J. discuss and share their thoughts about the 2 night extravaganza including, new World Champions in Roman Reigns, Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley…Trick Williams becoming the new U.S. Champion, new Women’s Tag Team Champs Brie Bella and the returning Paige…an insane Ladder Match…Oba Femi retiring Brock Lesnar and much more. O’Shea and T.J. also share what it was like hosting a WrestleMania Pre-Show for ESPN2 and a hilarious R-Truth story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Bow Down. All Hail The Queen!" 14-time Women's World Champion Charlotte Flair joined the show in advance of her Fatal 4-way match (alongside her partner Alexa Bliss) for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. Charlotte shared how her legendary career got started, how she's handled unfavorable crowd reactions, things that she wished she had done with her character over the years and more. Also, Charlotte and O'Shea share notes on being the children of very accomplished fathers: "Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Ice Cube. O'Shea and T.J. also reveal that will be hosting a Wrestlemania 42 Pre-Show for ESPN2 this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices