WrestleMania Preview

WrestleMania Preview

Christopher “Cece DaGoat,” Corbin, and Regis return from a hiatus to preview WrestleMania 42 (April 18–19 in Las Vegas), noting the event moved from New Orleans amid ticket-sale talk and criticizing this year’s weaker “road to WrestleMania,” celebrity use, and uneven storytelling. They highlight and predict key matches, including Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar (want Oba to win), Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill (they expect Jade to retain and discuss Bianca Belair possibly appearing), and Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan (debating the winner and Judgment Day fallout). They also discuss Trick Williams’ rise, Sami Zayn needing a heel turn, mixed feelings on CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns, ticket price complaints, and praise AAA as a hot weekly show, especially El Grande Americano vs. the “real” El Grande Americano.

"White House v Rousey" Who's the Bigger Draw this Summer?

CC DaGoat and Corbin return to break down the newly announced UFC “Freedom 250” White House card on June 14, noting it lines up with Donald Trump’s birthday and calling the lineup good but underwhelming compared to the hype. They criticize UFC/TKO for overselling events, high ticket prices, and Dana White’s public messaging around fighter negotiations, then touch on the heavyweight title mess and talk around Jon Jones. They mention chatter that Ilia Topuria was offered Islam or Gaethje before Islam’s hand injury led to Gaethje getting the fight. They also react to Jake Paul/MVP Promotions putting together an MMA card featuring Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano and Francis Ngannou, and they encourage fans to support local and regional promotions.

Merry Christmas! 2025 Year in Review

Carolina Combat Crew: 2025 Recap and 2026 PlansIn this comeback episode of Carolina Combat Crew, host CCdaGoat reflects on the past year, highlighting his work with AI, attendance at WWE and NXT events, and involvement in women's basketball. He discusses the challenges and positives of 2025 and shares plans for a more consistent podcasting schedule in 2026, including new segments on AI projects, rewatch reviews of TV shows like Atlanta, and gaming content. Emphasizing gratitude, he looks forward to an exciting new year with a refreshed mindset.00:00 Welcome Back to Carolina Combat Crew01:03 Reflecting on a Year of Podcasting01:49 Holiday Greetings and Reflections03:59 Year in Review: Personal and Professional Highlights05:57 Exploring the Impact of AI11:39 Wrestling Adventures: WWE and NXT Events23:27 Reflecting on Wrestling Events24:41 Women's Basketball Highlights30:09 Memorable Trips and Experiences30:54 Year-End Reflections and Gratitude34:12 Plans and Goals for 202639:26 Content Creation and Future Projects42:00 Final Thoughts and Farewell

UFC Paris/Noche

Hosts CC the Goat and Corbin discuss UFC Paris, highlighting French fighter successes and notable matches. They cover Paul Craig's retirement, upcoming fights like UFC Noche's Diego Lopez vs. Gian Silva, and UFC's new Paramount Plus deal. The episode concludes with a brief discussion on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford boxing match.

TKO Network Deals: The Rich Get Richer

In this episode of the Carolina Combat Crew, host CCDaGoat discusses the upcoming changes in combat sports broadcasting deals. The episode covers WWE's deal with ESPN, transitioning WWE content to a new ESPN streaming platform starting in 2026, likely costing fans $30 a month. It also delves into UFC's major deal with Paramount, moving away from the traditional pay-per-view model, with a seven-year, $7.7 billion deal starting in 2026. The discussion extends to the potential impact on viewers and fighters, as well as media mergers and industry trends, including the use of AI for cost-cutting. Chris contemplates how these changes will affect the way fans consume combat sports content and hints at future episodes exploring related topics.