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Ariel Helwani on his feud with Tony Khan, working for BT Sport, Vox Media, Showtime and The Ringer!

Chamatkar Sandhu

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Chamatkar Sandhu spoke to friend and colleague Ariel Helwani about his incredible post-ESPN journey where he now thrives as “Independent Helwani” working for a plethora of companies including BT Sport, Vox Media, Showtime Sports, Spotify, The Ringer, HBO and that’s just to name a few. Ariel also discussed his love of professional wrestling and getting to work for WWE as well as his now infamous social media back-and-forth with AEW owner Tony Khan!

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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
2:18 - Ariel Helwani on his career post-ESPN
6:01 - Ariel Helwani on staying busy
8:50 - Ariel Helwani on working from home
12:57 - Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour
21:55 - Ariel Helwani on The Ringer MMA Show
27:24 - Ariel Helwani on BT Sport
31:46 - Ariel Helwani on WWE and Elimination Chamber
40:19 - Ariel Helwani on Tony Khan
46:28 - Ariel Helwani on BT MGM, HBO and Showtime
49:55 - Ariel Helwani on parenting
52:51 - The Bit For Social
57:26 - Ariel Helwani on WrestleMania

20 Comments

@LGilmour 3 years ago

This is excellent stuff. It's evident the respect and engagement, as a colleague and viewer, you have had with Ariel's independent era, Chamatkar. He's the best in the business, as insightful. gracious and courteous as they come. Really enjoyed this, looking forward to more Smack Talk.

@derekjones2835 3 years ago

Think the best comment I can give this interview is that I couldn't believe 50 minutes went by so quick. Great start!

@sanjaythakur9038 3 years ago

What a rocketship start with ARIEL 🚀

@sunnysangha9317 3 years ago

Wow what an incredible interview, SandhuMMA is back & he’s about to take over the game again🔥🔥🔥

@derekjones2835 3 years ago

Sandhu has a sweet, sweet background set-up.

@RobArmstrong_ 3 years ago

Sandhu was already the most photogenic man on the planet, now he's translated those unfair good looks seamlessly to video.

@mandeepolma8444 3 years ago

Incredible debut episode. Can’t wait to follow this journey!

@MADDOGLIAM97 3 years ago

Ahhhhh I'm happy this is a thing. Look forward to more and such a great episode to start!

@JassiSingh-om9pz 3 years ago

I’m so excited for this channel, I’ve always been a hug fan of Sandhu’s social media work, and I know this will be just as great!!!

@Kuabara_TT 3 years ago

I loved this interview!

@JasmineD-lt3ej 3 years ago

Huge fan of your work Loved this interview, cannot wait for your next episode to drop. Glad you started this journey!

@HanJollo 3 years ago

What great insights into the industry, 10/10 interview 🔥🔥🔥

@jotghuman6107 3 years ago

Great stuff Sandhu. Keep it coming

@HoleForRabbits 3 years ago

Great show 🎉

@SeacoastStories 3 years ago

Great stuff lads!

@madGorkhali 3 years ago

great show!

@RP-ox9bs 3 years ago

Hounslow on the mapppp

@JayHaddow_6 3 years ago

Love it !!

@derekjones2835 3 years ago

I think Ariel leaving ESPN was a blessing in disguise. At a major network Ariel would just be another shill who is constrained by petty people. Now he can do as he pleases and most importantly TALK about whatever he wants. MMA Hour, BT Sport interviews, interviews on shows like this, his new gig with Luciana I watch them all. There's a reason why many like McCarthy, The Schmo, Schaub talk about Ariel whenever an opportunity presents itself. Ariel brings others clout.