The Rich Eisen Show

O'Shea and TJ welcome back the reigning Coastal Championship Wrestling (CCW) Women's Champion Nikki Blackheart! Nikki discusses her experience being selected as part of the inaugural class of Lodestone, the wrestling seminar founded by WWE Superstar Bayley in October, getting tips from the likes of John Cena, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, and Charlotte Flair, and her recent tryout for WWE and what it meant to her. Also, O'Shea explains why he felt compelled to stand up for Roman Reigns on social media, the guys react to The Judgement Day turning on Finn Balor, and why the Uso's attacked CM Punk. Plus, O'Shea and TJ look ahead to WrestleMania 42 and preview AEW Revolution this weekend in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giants RB Cam Skattebo and Rich discuss his recovery from his season-ending leg injury, the arrival of John Harbaugh in New York, reveals why he’s likeminded with “tough b***d” QB Jaxson Dart, talks WWE, his Hall of Fame aspirations and more. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ co-host/die-hard Lakers fan O’Shea Jackson Jr goes 1000% NBA conspiracy theory mode when bashing Miami Heat F Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night against the Washington Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Hasselbeck, former NFL QB and three-time Pro Bowl selection, offers sharp takes on quarterback development and roster building. He breaks down the Maxx Crosby trade collapse and why Fernando Mendoza’s character fits the Raiders. Short, lively conversations also cover mastering third-down protection and how elite QB prospects evaluate teams.

Rich weighs in on the Baltimore Ravens backing out of their Maxx Crosby trade with the Las Vegas Raiders in THE wildest free agency outcome he’s seen in two decades of covering the NFL. The Athletic’s NFL Insider Dianna Russini tells Rich why the Ravens pulled the plug on the Maxx Crosby trade and reveals Baltimore’s front office actually spoke to Trey Hendrickson while Crosby was in the building yesterday, if the Raiders can still get two first-round picks for the All-Pro DE, and if Kyler Murray will be suiting up for the Minnesota Vikings next season. In the wake of the Raiders statement about the Ravens backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade, Rich offers up some tongue-in-cheek take back statements we’d like to see from sports history/infamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Marcus Speers and Rich discuss what the addition of Maxx Crosby means to the new-look Baltimore Ravens and what’s kept the All-Pro DE from being talked about as one of the NFL’s GOAT defensive players, what the Cincinnati Bengals must do to take advantage of having a talent like Joe Burrow, why Malik Willis to the Dolphins was a win-win for the player and team, reacts to LB Nakobe Dean choosing the Las Vegas Raiders over the Dallas Cowboys in free agency, and more. Jets fan Rich reacts to the return of former 2nd-round draft pick Geno Smith to New York after his rollercoaster ride of an NFL career. Patriots fan Brockman offers up some advice to New England’s front office in the wake of signing free agent WR Romeo Doubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Illustrated’s/The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich why the Eagles would consider trading WR AJ Brown and why only one team is currently showing interest in the All-Pro WR, discusses the Kansas City Chiefs’ blueprint to rebuild their roster, how the Baltimore Ravens won the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes, why the Colts handed Alec Pierce that record-setting contract, why Malik Willis chose the Miami Dolphins over the Arizona Cardinals in free agency, why WR Mike Evans bolted the Buccaneers for the 49ers, and where Kyler Murray could land once he’s officially released by the Arizona Cardinals. Rich weighs in on the Detroit Lions signing RB Isaiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery in their backfield alongside Jahmyr Gibbs. The guys react to what’s been a thrilling World Baseball Classic so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Raiders’ free agency spending spree that saw C Tyler Linderbaum, LB Nakobe Dean, WR Jalen Nailor and others head to Las Vegas, which leads to a heated debate between Brockman and TJ about which team will have the better 2026 season: the Raiders or Cowboys. Rich ranks the top surprising moves coming out of NFL free agency so far with takes on Colts WR Alec Pierce, the Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, 49ers, and more. Rich and the guys discuss Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III’s decision to leave the Seahawks for the Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to RB Travis Etienne signing with the New Orleans Saints and what the move indicates about the rising NFL Draft stock of Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa’s release by the Miami Dolphins, Maxx Crosby's trade from the Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens, the year-2 outlook for Titans QB Cam Ward, the Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Jayson Tatum's return to the Boston Celtics, and the World Baseball Classic. Rich reacts to the breaking news Mike Evans signing with the San Francisco 49ers and debates the guys if Brock Purdy should give up his #13 to the All-Pro WR. Cowboys fan TJ react to Dallas trading for Green Bay Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the impact of the Baltimore Ravens sending two 1st-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby. The guys discuss Alec Pierce’s record-setting contract and the top WR salaries in the NFL. Jets fan Rich comments on New York trading for and extending S Minkah Fitzpatrick, reacts to the Raiders luring C Tyler Linderbaum away from the Baltimore Ravens, and discusses how the Arizona Cardinals’ offense could look very different next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down Tua Tagovailoa’s options and the massive salary cap implications for the Dolphins after the QB’s release in Miami, and reacts to the Kansas City Chiefs signing Super Bowl MVP RB Kenneth Walker III and Travis Kelce’s return to KC for another season. Rich weighs in on the record-setting contract the Indianapolis Colts gave WR Alec Pierce and what it means for Daniel Jones’ future in Indianapolis, edge rusher Jaelen Phillips signing with the Carolina Panthers, the Colts trading WR Michael Pittman Jr to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Miami Dolphins landing free agent QB Malik Willis who gets another shot to be a starting QB in the NFL after the disappointing start to his career with the Tennessee Titans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices