Rick Ucchino
@RickUcchino
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Covers: WWE\AEW for @SI_Wrestling @Fightful - Reds for @RedsTalkSI - Bengals for @SIRIUSXM - Cincinnati Radio on @700WLW @ESPN1530
Cincinnati, OH
Joined August 2011
It's always great getting to chat with @itsBayleyWWE & @NatbyNature, even if it's just for a few moments. With intergender matches available in #WWE2K25 for the first time ever, I had to ask which male Superstars they'd love to face in a real WWE ring.👀
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Nashville went crazy for this spot. Chelsea Green and Michin put on a really fun Dumpster Match. #SmackDown
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The #Reds traded Tyler Mahle to the Twins last season for Spencer Steer, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and Steve Hajjar. a pitcher they later flipped to Cleveland. for Will Benson. Essentially, Nick Krall flipped Mahle for Steer, CES AND Benson.
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Maxxine Dupri has wrestled 12 matches. Not 12 matches in WWE, 12 period. She's learning. Give her some time. She's also an incredibly lovely person and will always have a fan in me. People really need to chill the Eff out.
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Man… something just hit me like a ton of bricks. Joey Votto is going to have one last shot at a winner, after all. #Reds need to send that man off like Jake Taylor.
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Trey Hendrickson is now the 6th All-Time Sack leader in #Bengals history. He has 50.5 in just 57 career games in Cincinnati. All five guys ahead of him played at least 127 games for the Bengals. Insane how good he’s been.
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It’s cute that people think WWE manufactured those “Rocky Sucks” chants. If they could control the audience like that, Roman Reigns would have been over 8 years ago. #WWERAW #WeWantCody.
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The drama from last night is making the headlines, but I loved this response from @IAmJericho when asked about MJF. #AEWAllOut . Full media scrum available at Bleav in Pro Wrestling:
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Zac Taylor is a good Head Coach. I think the only thing that’s stopping him from being a great Head Coach is he also wants to be the Offensive Coordinator. Just be the Head Coach. #Bengals.
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For what it’s worth, Alexa Cappa was in good spirits in the locker room. Smiling ear-to-ear with cigar in hand. #Bengals.
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The “same old #Bengals” crowd can pound sand. That was not the same team we saw last year. Not even close.
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This "penalty" on CTB gives Baltimore a timeout back. Allowing Jackson to run up the middle with 5 seconds left in the half and set up an easier FG attempt. These calls matter. #Bengals.
Sack wiped out due to a penalty on Cam Taylor-Britt. Was the ref even watching!?
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So… they keep on using this word… “Undisputed”… I do not think it means what they think it means.
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Man… looking back at the 2020 Draft, could you have a better three days than the #Bengals had?. Burrow, Higgins, Wilson, ADG, Adeniji, and Markus Bailey. Yes, Burrow is obviously a big factor but Zac, Duke and company turned the franchise around with this one.
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Jon Moxley cuts a promo after Dynamite. QT Marshall interrupts and says they don’t have the production capital to keep the show going. Mox: “Hey guys this it QT… he’s the guy who used to wet wipe Cody Rhodes’ asshole.” 😂😂😂 #AEWDynamite.
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Ok… hear me out. Stretch this KO/Ezekiel program out until MITB. Put ‘em in an I Quit Match, but instead of saying “I Quit” they have to get their opponent to say “I’m Elias” or “He’s Ezekiel” to win the match. #HIAC.
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The Bengals have already addressed the Tackle position for 2021. This idea that the franchise is doomed if they pass on Sewell in Round 1 to add a dynamic play-maker in Chase is ridiculous. You can find a really good interior lineman in Round 2. #Bengals.
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I hope the #Bengals win a ton of football games over the next decade and god willing a Super Bowl or two. I also hope not to become so spoiled by winning that I fail to appreciate the good times. This was a special season. Celebrate it.
A ton of Bengals fans gathered and welcomed their team home after a Super Bowl LOSS. I get it for them. But I’ll say this: I’d never do this after a Steelers Super Bowl LOSS. And I hope no self-respecting Steelers fan would. Loser mentality.
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If you couldn't tell, @RheaRipley_WWE LOVES working with @YaOnlyLivvOnce! I hope they win this weekend. I really do. Check out my full chat with her for @BleavNetwork, it's live now:
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This little dude right here. Devoured his breakfast. Fed himself. Impressed the hell out of the speech and coordination therapist. And then smiled for the first time since getting off the ventilator. So. Damn. Proud.
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I asked @BiancaBelairWWE today if the hair whip she hit on @SashaBanksWWE was the hardest one she ever threw. @SKWrestling_ . "I think so. Even when I threw it, when it made the noise, I was like, 'Whoa, that was really loud.'" #WrestleMania
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In my exclusive chat with @YaOnlyLivvOnce she discusses the evolution of her character as well as her as an in-ring performer. She also talked about being in the Riott Squad without Sarah Logan and possible changes coming to the team after #WWEClash
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RAY IS OUT OF THE ICU! If all goes well he could come home in a day or two! 🙏🙌.
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The cigar smoke is thick in the #Bengals locker room. Music is loud and the celebration is on.
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I’m not one to post personal stuff, but I could really use some positive vibes. My guy has been in the hospital two days now after getting COVID for the second time in three months. To make matters worse, I’m stuck at home and can’t do anything but wait. I hate this. I miss him.
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Chinedum Ndukwe has now picked off two Cincinnati City Council members. He’s one INT away from tying his career high of three set back in 2007. #Bengals.
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He’s not very smiley yet… but he’s back home!! 🙌 . Thank you so much for all the kind words, thoughts and prayers. I’m logging off for a little bit to enjoy some time with my little dude.
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I got to talk to both @BeckyLynchWWE and Rebecca Quin today. Been waiting 3+ years to tell her why I am where I am because of her. And her response was absolutely lovely! Hope we get to speak again soon. #WrestleMania . Full interview for @BleavNetwork :
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I’m extremely frustrated about many other things going on outside of wrestling right now, so maybe I’m overreacting, but pulling Becky and Trish from SummerSlam is arguably the most egregious booking decision of the last year. Wasn’t even rescheduled for a PPV. I don’t get it.
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Tell me this shot doesn't look like something straight out of Avengers Civil War. #SummerSlam
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It's time to take notice of @harleycameron_ if you haven't already. I have. Mercedes Moné and Tony Khan certainly have as well. @SI_wrestling @AEWpress
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Happy to report that @DMcIntyreWWE and @NikkiCrossWWE are even cooler people in person. Really awesome to finally meet them after so many interviews. #SummerSlam . Somehow didn’t get a photo with Nikki, which I’m bummed about. Next time!
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Just had a very lovely chat with @NikkiCrossWWE for @SKProWrestling! Can't wait for you all to hear it!
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Montez hits the ring to carry Bianca around the ring on his shoulders. After they hugged that is. #WrestleMania
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Major good news update: After severals days, big man is finally off the ventilator. He’s exhausted but otherwise doing great! Breathing normally!! . Hopefully we’re out of the woods and he can come home soon!
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I have an idea. if the National Media wants to talk about Joe Burrow, how about writing an article about what he would mean to the #Bengals fan base that has suffered for 30 years? Stop creating fake controversy and focus on the hope he brings to a city desperate for a winner.
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I asked Cody Rhodes about working with Seth Rollins last night. His answer was brilliant. Starting off by saying he hated “Dusty’s kids” to finishing by saying it had to be Seth last night. #WrestleMania @BleavSports @SBNation @cagesideseats
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Thank you so much @NatbyNature for stopping by the studios for #NoHoldsBarred! Hear her interview tonight at 6:30pm on @espn1530. Who’s excited for #Raw in Cincinnati tonight?
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So Bart Scott is actively advocating head hunting a player for the rest of his career in retaliation for running up the score a bit? Against the same team who zero blitzed a back-up QB leading by 24? . Get that man off TV.
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Man. Houston has Cleveland’s first rounder again this year too. Texans beat them up and took their lunch money.
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The impact that @MercedesVarnado has had on women's wrestling is profound. There's nothing anyone can say online to change that and she doesn't care if you try. @SI_wrestling @AEWpress #AEWFullGear .
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While I’m happy for Lyra, I’m not gonna lie… I’m sad Becky’s run is over. She was killing it as NXT Champ. If WWE ever commissions a mid-card title for the ladies, it’s because of Becky’s run these last few weeks. There’s a need and they’ve proven they can book it well. #WWENXT
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Incredibly excited to announce that I have accepted a position with the pro wrestling team at Sports Illustrated. It's an absolute privilege to tell the stories of so many talent performers and I'm beyond thrilled to continue doing so at this level. Let's. go! @SI_wrestling
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I'm sorry so many people hate fun apparently. I will continue to enjoy both this story and Bray Wyatt's work for years to come.
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Becky may have just turned babyface by pointing out the idiocy of Championship Contenders matches on WWE TV. #WWERAW.
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The No Holds Barred #SummerSlam preview show kicks off at 3pm on @espn1530! @SeanRossSapp checks in from Toronto. Plus @TheTarrenBland and I will chat with Brie @BellaTwins! Should be a hell of a good time.
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In addition to raising money and awareness to help those in need, #FightForTheFallen will offer the folks of Asheville, NC a much needed escape. I spoke with @RatedRCope about the devastation his city has endured & it's very long road to recovery. @AEW .
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So last night on #WWERAW @natalieevamarie referred to herself as the "Super Role Model". So you know I had to ask the Role Model herself, @itsBayleyWWE, about her old rival dropping that line. 👀 #Fightforit! . Enjoy this sneak peak from my chat with Bayley for @SKWrestling_!
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For the people complaining she never defends the belt. Here’s every month since Mania 35. May 19 ✅ .June 19 ✅ .July 19 ✅ .August 19 ✅ .September 19 ✅ .October 19 ✅ .November - Survivor Series.December - Tag Title Match.January 20 ✅ .February 20 ✅ .March 20 ❌.April 20 ✅.
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I still can’t believe WWE just had Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair go out on National TV and exchange World Titles like they were Pokémon cards. Moreover, they thought that was worthy of being the main even segment of #SmackDown. I love Becky and Charlotte… I’m pissed for them.
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So on the same day that the Vince creative news hits, we see Nia, Shayna, Raquel, Rhea, Becky, Tegan, Nattie, Candice, Indi, Kayden, Katana, Chelsea, Piper and Xia Li all on the same episode of #WWERAW.
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"Why are we embarrassed to ask for things? I will never understand that. I have asked to work for WWE probably 100 times." - Love this quote from @ImChelseaGreen with Ryan Satin on Out of Character. I always feel like a bother when I make requests. I really need to stop that.
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Saw this pointed out by @GettingOverCast. If you look to the far right, you can see a hooded figure staring at Bray’s new symbol. Very good catch. #SmackDown
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When I was 21 years-old I weighed 330lbs. Just absolutely lost control of myself. I dropped a ton before I turned 22, but I never hit my ultimate goal. For 15 years I’ve been stuck in weight fluctuation Hell trying to get under 200lbs and today… I finally hit my mark. LFG! 🙌
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Look who I got to see today! He’s doing so much better than what I saw on video yesterday. He even gave me a high five! Hopefully just a few more days and he can finally come home. 🙏
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It won’t be this year sadly, but Joe Burrow and company will win a Super Bowl. We’re just getting started folks. #Bengals.
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The play is spectacular, but I love the call even more. Zac Taylor took the ball out of Burrow’s hands at times last year and it cost them. Today he trusted his All Pro QB to deliver and not let Mahomes touch the ball again. #Bengals.
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"Hashtags and chants of 'We Want Cody' forced WWE to bench one of the all-time greats and anoint a new franchise quarterback." . Congratulations to @CodyRhodes on being named @SI_wrestling's 2024 Men's Wrestler of the Year!
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Would have been much better had they actually let Thunder have a moment there first. And not done, well. really any of that. #AEWDynamite.
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Fresh off his dominant win over CM Punk last night on #AEWDynamite, Undisputed @AEW World Champion Jon Moxley will join @tony_pike15 and myself at 1:45pm this afternoon on Cincy360! . Listen to @espn1530 live on the iHeartRadio App:
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Yesterday was a long day, but the end result was more than worth it! Raymond Wyatt Ucchino was born at 8:44pm. Both Mom and baby are doing awesome. Little dude is perfect! ❤️
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#AEW is getting 1.275 million in tax credits from the state of Ohio for a "production" in Cleveland, according to a release from Gov. Dewine's office. A similar release was sent out prior to the #SummerSlam announcement. Might indicate another PPV for the city of Cleveland.
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No disrespect intended here. I will continue to go to bat for Women's wrestling until the day I die, but how is Sami\KO vs. the Usos not the favorite to the main event on night one?.
Charlotte vs. Rhea Ripley is the current favourite to main event night one of #WrestleMania. - Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Thoughts?
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Mojo, Mandy Sacs and CVV hype up the Wrestler's Combine for @SI_wrestling. The first of it's kind FREE event is roughly 24-hours away! @MojoMuhtadi @mandysacs @ChrisVanVliet @BLabelPro
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If the #Packers and #Chiefs do end up playing each other in the Super Bowl, I think @DavidHaydnJones needs to be there for the coin toss. @StateFarm
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256 days after contracting COVID-19, many of them spent in the hospital, on a ventilator, or at a long term care facility. my Uncle returned home Friday. It is a good ass day people!.
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So we saw the guys who lost the US and Tag Titles. but not the guys who win them. What is this show? #WWERaw.
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Hi. Tee Higgins will be on the #Bengals 2023 roster. The front office won’t trade him because someone else has determined they can’t afford him. Your team can call, but they better be ready to OVER pay.
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Love her, hate her, or somewhere in between, you cannot deny that 2019 was the year of #TheMan. @BeckyLynchWWE is my choice for #WWE Superstar of the year. @SKProWrestling
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We lost my Mom last night, reunited with my Dad. A woman who lived every day for her children. She did an incredible job. I hope she knew how much she was loved. ❤️
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Absolutely gutted to say that my mic apparently shorted out during my conversations with @ImKingKota @roxanne_wwe & @mikethemiz today. So these interviews will never be heard. But they are all amazing people and it was a pleasure to finally get to meet and chat with them.
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@WrestleFeatures @WrestlePurists No disrespect to any of those ladies, because they're all incredibly talented. but who am I supposed to root for? Three heel teams and one team forged from the 24\7 Title picture.
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"I called Rey and I asked him, 'Rey, is there a chance that I could wear your wristbands for the match?' And he said, 'No. I'm going to send over the entire gear." - @EscobarWWE on the night he paid homage to @reymysterio and Eddie Guerrero. @SKWrestling_
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Wait though… The internet told me that Becky did the exact opposite. Who should I believe?.
HOW AM I JUST SEEING THIS?! 😭❤️. "Seeing the way she (Becky Lynch) advocates and fights for women's wrestling is inspiring." - Bianca Belair
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In case anyone need reaffirmation on why she's one of the best. Becky Lynch did everything she could to put Asuka and Shayna Baszler over before leaving to start a family. #WWERAW @SKProWrestling .
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Dana Brooke had a Hell of a good showing tonight.
Dana Brooke vs. Zoey Stark to kick off the Main Event taping. #WWERAW.
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Hold on though. I was told she was never that good and wasn't a draw by several people on the internet.
Safe to say that Mercedes Moné has been a needle mover for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Anticipation for her #wk17 appearance reportedly brought ~40,000 new subs to NJPW World. She’s also pushed the promotion’s next U.S. show to the brink of selling out as the only match on the card.
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They just gave Joe Burrow a $275 million dollar contract, have invested hundreds of millions in the trenches and still have to find $40 million a year for Chase most likely. And operate under the same cap as everyone else. But yea… go off.
Cincy really needed to win at least one of those years they made a run, because it was only a matter of time before cheap ownership caught up with them.
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You're telling me a potential starting O-Line of Jonah Williams, Alex Leatherwood (round 2), Trey Hopkins, Quinton Spain, and Riley Reiff isn't a significant improvement over 2020? With Chase, Higgins, and Boyd to throw to and a healthy Joe Mixon. I'd be thrilled.
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An announcement. Thank you all for the last two years! It's be fun, but it's time for a change.
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Michael Cole: "This match is for the prestigious Intercontinental Championship!". WWE: Hasn't had it defended on a PPV since WrestleMania 37.
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