Ep. 401 Is WWE Losing the Plot? CM Punk’s Title Win, Sami Zayn’s Short Reign & AEW Beach Break Preview

Ep.402 Interview with Canadian Boxing Icon Donny Lalonde!

Welcome back to Samp & Chance Boxing, the show where we bring you conversations with the legends, champions, and personalities who have shaped the sport we love. Today’s guest is one of the greatest fighters to ever come out of Canada. A former WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion, a devastating puncher known as “Golden Boy”, and a man who shared the ring with some of boxing’s biggest names, including the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard. His career helped put Canadian boxing on the international map, and his exciting, all-action style made him a fan favorite wherever he fought. From the highs of winning a world championship to competing on boxing’s biggest stages, his story is one of determination, resilience, and unforgettable moments inside the ring. Today, we’re going to look back at his incredible journey, talk about the state of boxing today, hear stories from one of the sport’s most memorable eras, and find out what life has been like after championship boxing. Please join us in welcoming former WBC Light Heavyweight Champion and one of Canada’s all-time boxing greats, Donny Lalonde! So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears!

Ep. 401 Is WWE Losing the Plot? CM Punk’s Title Win, Sami Zayn’s Short Reign & AEW Beach Break Preview

This week on Samp&Chance Wrestling, we’re asking the questions wrestling fans can’t stop debating. Why did Sami Zayn’s long-awaited championship reign end in less than a week? After all the buildup, WWE pulled the trigger on CM Punk’s shocking return and title victory. Was it a brilliant surprise… or another example of WWE sacrificing long-term storytelling for a moment? We also dive into the irony surrounding CM Punk. For years, Punk criticized wrestling promotions for putting world titles on aging stars who were past their prime. Now, at 47 years old, has he become the very thing he once spoke out against? Is this a deserved championship run, or is WWE sending mixed messages to its audience? Has WWE started making reactionary decisions? Is the company entering a creative spiral, or is there a bigger plan that fans just can’t see yet? Plus, we preview AEW Beach Break 2026, where MJF defends the AEW World Championship against Kenny Omega. With the stipulation that Omega can never challenge for the title again if he loses, we examine the possible outcomes. If Kenny comes up short, how does AEW work around such a massive roadblock? Is there a creative escape, or is this the end of Omega’s championship aspirations? All that, plus the biggest headlines, hottest opinions, and plenty of passionate wrestling debate, only on Samp&Chance Wrestling. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears!

Ep.400 Sami Wins! Was it the Right Call?

The fallout from an unforgettable wrestling weekend is here, and we’re breaking down all the biggest stories! Sami Zayn shocked the wrestling world by capturing championship gold at Night of Champions, but has the victory united the fans—or divided them even more? We discuss the reaction across the wrestling community, what this means for WWE moving forward, and whether this title reign injects new life into the product or creates even more controversy. Over in AEW, we’re asking the tough questions. What was the purpose of the brutal steel cage match if Jay Briscoe was just going to lose to MJF on Dynamite days later? Is AEW telling compelling long-term stories, or are too many big matches losing their meaning?Plus, despite having one of the most talented rosters in professional wrestling, is AEW’s in-ring product becoming… stale? Has the incredible match quality become so consistent that fans are no longer reacting the way they once did? From WWE to AEW and everything in between, we cover the biggest headlines, the hottest debates, and the stories everyone will be talking about. Don’t miss another hard-hitting episode of Samp&Chance Wrestling—where no promotion is above criticism, and no topic is off limits. So sit back, relax and thank you for letting us into your ears!

Ep.399. Forbidden Door or Night of Champions? Is Sami Zayn Winning Gold? TNA In Crisis?

This week on Samp & Chance Wrestling, we’re breaking down one of the busiest weekends of the wrestling year as AEW Forbidden Door 2026 and WWE Night of Champions go off this weekend. Can AEW deliver another unforgettable Forbidden Door event with stars from AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM all sharing the spotlight, or will WWE’s Saudi Arabia spectacular steal the weekend? We preview the biggest matches, discuss the Owen Hart Tournament Finals, MJF’s massive steel cage showdown, and the dream matches that make Forbidden Door one of the most unique events in wrestling. On the WWE side, all eyes are on Sami Zayn. Does Sami finally leave Saudi Arabia with championship gold? And if he does, what does that say about Triple H’s long-term booking strategy? Has WWE waited too long to pull the trigger, or would a title win now be the perfect payoff? We debate the fallout from Night of Champions and whether WWE is making the right call heading into the summer. We also take a deep dive into the growing issues surrounding TNA Wrestling. With Tommy Dreamer departing the company, reports of creative changes behind the scenes, and controversy surrounding allegations that have become a major topic of discussion, what does the future hold for TNA as it heads toward Slammiversary? Is the company at a crossroads once again? Plus, we cover all the biggest headlines from the wrestling world this week, including the latest WWE, AEW, TNA, and industry news, rumors, and reactions.Join Bobby Samp&Chance for another no-holds-barred conversation as we ask the big questions. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.

Ep.398 SAMP&CHANCE Share the Ring with the SWAP DONKEY!

On this episode of Samp&Chance Boxing, we sit down with former boxer Adam “Swamp Donkey” Richards for an unforgettable conversation! Adam takes us deep into his boxing career, sharing stories from the ring, the highs and lows of the fight game, and the battles that shaped him both as a fighter and as a man. We also get an exclusive look at his brand-new book, dropping later this month, where Adam reveals powerful personal stories, hard lessons, and the mindset that helped him keep fighting through adversity. From brutal training camps to life after boxing, this is a raw, honest, and inspiring interview you don’t want to miss. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears. 🥊 Hit play, subscribe, and join the conversation!