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Carolina Combat Crew

Carolina Combat Crew

By: Chris Cummings
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"Carolina Combat Crew" is your go-to podcast for UFC, WWE, and all things combat sports. Hosted by Chris, a South Carolina native with over a decade of fight fandom, and featuring guest hosts Corb and Re, this show is made for the everyday fan. With real talk, deep passion, and plenty of fight analysis, the crew breaks down the biggest events and latest news. Proudly created by Black voices from the South, this podcast is all about celebrating combat sports with authenticity and love for the game. Join the crew and dive in!Chris Cummings Politics & Government
Episodes
  • TKO Network Deals: The Rich Get Richer
    Aug 13 2025

    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.

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    27 mins
  • SummerSlam Recap
    Aug 6 2025

    In this episode of the Carolina Combat Crew, host Chris, joins co-hosts Regis and Corbin to dissect the eventful SummerSlam weekend. The crew discusses key matches, including Seth Rollins' surprising cash-in to take the title from CM Punk, Naomi's heel tactics to retain her title in a triple threat match, and Dominick Mysterio's tribute to Eddie Guerrero in his bout against AJ Styles. While the gang agrees on the excellent wrestling moments, they express concerns over long-term storyline planning and the use of celebrity guest appearances like Jelly Roll. The episode also covers John Cena's surprising heel turn reversal and Brock Lesnar's unexpected return, capping off a whirlwind of SummerSlam action. Other topics touched on include the future of the WWE's women's division and potential storyline trajectories heading into the rest of the year.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • WWE Atlanta
    Jul 18 2025

    In this episode of the Carolina Combat Crew, hosts Chris, Regis, and Corbin recap an action-packed wrestling weekend in Atlanta. They provide an in-depth discussion on the 'Saturday Night Main Event' and 'Evolution' events, featuring matches like Goldberg vs. Gunther, Naomi's Money in the Bank cash-in, and Becky Lynch's triple threat match. They reflect on standout moments such as Goldberg's retirement, the anticipation around Seth Rollins' injury, and notable appearances by legends like Trish Stratus. The episode concludes with thoughts on the vibe and experience of attending live WWE events, comparing it with UFC, and analyzing future prospects for wrestlers like Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, and many more. The hosts also give a quick review of Monday night RAW and hint at future discussions on the WWE universe.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
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