Rick Ucchino

Rick Ucchino is a multi-talented media professional with extensive experience in sports journalism and broadcasting. Currently contributing to Sports Illustrated's The Takedown and Cincinnati Reds Talk, Rick has also served as a news anchor and reporter for iHeartMedia's 700 WLW since 2013. As a Cincinnati Bengals contributor for SiriusXM and a columnist for SB Nation's Cageside Seats, Rick covers major sports events and talent interviews in wrestling. Other roles include hosting the “Bleav in Pro Wrestling” podcast, previously working as an official writer and YouTuber for Sportskeeda, and serving as a wrestling announcer and performer. Rick's career also encompasses teaching broadcasting at The Ohio Center for Broadcasting and various reporting and production roles at multiple radio stations. Rick holds a degree in Broadcast Media from Ohio Media School.