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Episode 615: WWE RAW & SmackDown Fallout: Bron Breakker’s Future, Judgment Day Tension & WWE’s 2026 Problem

It’s the final Basement Bookers Podcast of the year, and we’re closing things out by breaking down a chaotic week in WWE.
We dive into Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, including:
Austin Theory’s reintroduction and why WWE clearly sees him as a stand in for Seth Rollins
The growing tension inside The Judgment Day, especially on the women’s side
Bron Breakker’s momentum vs. WWE’s shaky long-term booking history
Gunther beating John Cena… and WWE doing almost nothing with it
CM Punk’s involvement and why the follow-up feels weak
Drew McIntyre getting rewarded for complaining (again)
SmackDown chaos, Carmelo Hayes, Ilja Dragunov, and questionable storytelling choices
Are they already booking WrestleMania 2026 and filling in the blanks later?
We also talk:
AJ Styles’ unclear retirement timeline
WWE loading rosters instead of using who they already have
Heel vs heel booking problems (Chelsea Green discourse 👀)
Why fans are right to be frustrated heading into the Netflix era
As always, we keep it honest, loud, and slightly unhinged.
👇 Sound off in the comments:
Is WWE working backwards?
Should Bron Breakker be fast-tracked?
Did Gunther’s Cena win actually matter?
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Episode 614: We’re Still Mad: Cena Tapped Out in His Last Match (WWE SNME Fallout + NXT Chaos)

Basement Bookers Podcast is back with an official post-mortem on John Cena’s final match — and yeah… we’re not letting the tap out slide. We break down why the finish didn’t match the “Never Give Up” legacy, how Gunther tried to sell it after the fact, and why the Cena/Cody conversation felt like pure PR spin.
 
Plus: the masked man reveal (Austin Theory), an NXT Women’s North American Title finish that looked messy in real time, and the latest chatter on what’s next for key names heading into the new year.
 
Sound off in the comments: did the finish work for you, or was it a legendary career with a hair-in-the-food ending?
 
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Episode 613: John Cena’s FINAL WWE Match?! Saturday Night’s Main Event Predictions

The Basement Bookers Podcast is back with full picks + predictions for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event (Dec. 13, 2025) — and it’s emotional, because it’s being promoted as John Cena’s final match, going one-on-one with Gunther.
 
We also break down:
 
Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi (Undisputed WWE Champion vs. NXT Champion)
AJ Styles & Dragon Lee vs. Je’Von Evans & Leon Slater (World Tag Team Titles)
Bayley vs. Sol Ruca
 
Drop your predictions in the comments: Does Cena survive the Ring General? Who steals the show?
 
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Episode 612: Was Survivor Series WarGames 2025 Just… MID? | Basement Bookers Podcast

Survivor Series WarGames 2025 is in the books… and we’re calling it one of the most MID Survivor Series of all time. In this episode of the Basement Bookers Podcast, BasementJer and RichTheRiz break down the whole show, from the women’s and men’s WarGames matches to John Cena taking another L (and another low blow), plus Liv Morgan’s return and the never–dying Judgment Day drama.
 
Why this Survivor Series WarGames felt “mid” overall
 
Nikki Bella vs. Stephanie Vacare and why pacing absolutely matters
 
Dominik Mysterio beating John Cena (with some very creative help…)
 
Liv Morgan’s return, her interest in the Women’s World title, and Finn Balor’s future in Judgment Day
 
The women’s WarGames match, Lash Legend’s missed spot, and why not every feud needs to be forced into a cage
 
The men’s WarGames match: Brock Lesnar’s first ever team in WWE, CM Punk nearly dying on that doomsday device, Roman/Cody tension and Braun Breaker’s trajectory
 
Royal Rumble and WrestleMania fantasy booking: Roman vs Cody 3, CM Punk vs Breakker 2, LA Knight vs Gunther and more
 
AJ Styles & Dragon Lee reminding everyone that tag team wrestling is still alive with that crazy Styles Clash finish
 
War Raiders finally resurfacing after months off TV
 
We also hit the big news of the week:
 
TNA iMPACT! moving to AMC starting January 15, 2026, with Thursday Night iMPACT! airing at 9 PM ET as part of a new multi-year deal.
 
The latest on John Cena’s retirement run and Gunther being locked in as his final opponent heading into Saturday Night’s Main Event.
 
Plus some extra nonsense:
Why “Green Shirt Guy” is always front row and how On Location premium seating really works
 
A quick side quest into celebrity involvement in wrestling (Andrew Schulz, Jelly Roll, Bob Barker, Jackass, etc.) and why not every crossover hits the same
 
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Episode 611: Survivor Series WarGames Early Picks, John Cena’s Last Run & AEW Full Gear 2025 Results

Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 is almost here and the Basement Bookers are breaking down everything from the women’s WarGames teams to John Cena’s “My Time Is Now” retirement tournament, plus a full recap of AEW Full Gear 2025.
 
We talk the women’s WarGames match – AJ Lee, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY vs Becky Lynch, Asuka, Kairi Sane, Nia Jax & Lash Legend – what it means that the babyfaces get the advantage, and whether Charlotte turns on her team when it matters most.
 
Then we get into John Cena’s retirement tour, the “Last Time Is Now” tournament, Jey Uso vs Rusev, and why a potential GUNTHER vs Cena final could change how fans see the Ring General forever. We also hit Becky vs Maxxine Dupri for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship and what a short Maxxine run really says about WWE’s plans.
 
Plus, a big AEW Full Gear 2025 rundown: Samoa Joe shocks Hangman Adam Page in a steel cage to become AEW World Champion, Ricochet wins the inaugural AEW National Championship, FTR regain the AEW World Tag Team Titles, Mark Briscoe captures the TNT Championship, and Timeless Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa earn the right to pick their women’s tag tournament stip.
 
We also shout out Joe Hendry officially signing with WWE, Bookermania/Booker Series lore, toxic masculinity jokes, Rusev Day fantasy booking, and why “WrestlePalooza” is a terrible name no matter how hard they push it.
 
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Tell us your early Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 picks in the comments – who wins the men’s and women’s matches, and how do you feel about Samoa Joe as AEW World Champion?
 
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Episode 610: John Cena’s Grand Slam IC Win, Chelsea Green’s 2nd US Title & Nikki Bella Heel Turn

John Cena is finally a Grand Slam Champion after winning the Intercontinental Title from Dominik Mysterio on the November 10, 2025 episode of Raw, kicking off the “Last Time Is Now” tournament and setting the stage for his final run. 
In this episode of the Basement Bookers Podcast, BasementJer and RichTheRiz break down:
John Cena’s IC Title win over Dominik Mysterio, what it means for his legacy, and how the Last Time Is Now tournament could shape his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event
Chelsea Green becoming the first 2x Women’s United States Champion, what that title change says about Julia’s push, and the state of women’s midcard belts on Raw & SmackDown
Nikki Bella’s heel turn on Stephanie Vaquer, why “Nasty Nikki” actually rules, and how it feeds directly into the Women’s World Title picture heading toward WarGames
The build to Survivor Series WarGames: Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Jey Uso vs The Vision & Logan Paul, plus wild speculation on who fills out both WarGames teams
LA Knight’s weird booking, Jey Uso’s “flash in the pan?” energy, Rusev, Sheamus, Ilja Dragunov and who feels like the real workhorse champions right now
Plus:Jer’s Disney World/Florida travel saga — Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster at EPCOT, a Zootopia 4D experience, and a full-on rant about TSA, crowds, and goats doing… goat things.
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Was Chelsea Green’s title win over Julia the right call?
Who do YOU want in both WarGames matches?
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Episode 609: Saturday Nights Main Event Picks and Predictions!

🎃 Happy Halloween from The Basement Bookers Podcast! 👻
In this week’s episode, BasementJer and Rich The Riz break down and predict the Saturday Night’s Main Event card for November 1st, 2025!
 
We dive into the chaos of CM Punk vs Jey Uso vs Vacant for the World Heavyweight Championship (a.k.a. the Seth Rollins “Please Don’t Go” Title!), plus:
 
💥 Jade Cargill aims to end Tiffany Stratton’s 300+ day reign.
😈 Dominik Mysterio tries to cheat his way through a triple threat with Penta and Rusev.
🏈 Cody Rhodes “QB1” defends his title against Drew McIntyre.
 
It’s a fast, fun, under-an-hour episode packed with bold picks, wild reasoning, and signature Basement Bookers banter.
💬 Tell us your predictions in the comments — who walks out champion this weekend?
 
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Episode 608: WWE RAW Recap Jey vs CM Punk Set, Braun Breaker Chaos, Jade Turns Heel

WWE RAW was wild: Jey Uso wins to face CM Punk, Braun Breaker menaces Adam Pearce, and Jade Cargill goes full heel while Tiffany Stratton looks shook. We break down the finish for Saturday Night’s Main Event (no-finish incoming?), the mystery WWE teaser (GUNTHER? Andrade? Tony D? Randy?), plus Drew vs Cody and the latest NXT ripples.
 
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Episode 607: WWE Crown Jewel 2025 Fallout: Seth Rollins Injured, Ilja Dragunov Returns, & The Bloodline Implodes!

The Basement Bookers are back to break down everything from WWE Crown Jewel 2025 and the explosive fallout on Monday Night Raw and SmackDown!
 
🔥 Topics include:
 
Seth Rollins’ potentially career-threatening injury and the future of the “Please Don’t Go” Championship
 
Ilja Dragunov’s shocking return and title win over Sami Zayn
 
The Bloodline’s continued collapse and Solo Sikoa’s chaos
 
Stephanie Vaquer vs Tiffany Stratton — rise and fall of the women’s division
 
John Cena vs AJ Styles — a respectful send-off match or nostalgia gone flat?
 
Dominik Mysterio’s IC title defense masterclass against Penta
 
What’s next for Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes, and CM Punk heading toward Saturday Night’s Main Event
 
💥 Plus: Natty deserves more shine, Becky’s IC reign is stale, and the Bookers debate whether Triple H’s creative spark is fading!
 
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Episode 606: WWE Crown Jewel 2025 Picks & Predictions!

Basement Bookers Podcast breaks down WWE Crown Jewel (Saturday, 8:00 AM ET) with bold picks, spicy takes, and one ruthless tiebreaker. We cover Roman Reigns vs Bronson Reed (Australian Street Fight), John Cena vs AJ Styles, Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs Cody Rhodes, and Stephanie Vaquer (Women’s World Champ) vs Tiffany Stratton—plus thoughts on Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY drama and Raw’s commercial overload.
 
Drop your predictions in the comments and tell us your Match of the Night!
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Episode 605: WWE RAW Fallout: Bloodline Reset, Seth’s “Vision” Cracks, | Rhea & IYO Segment Misses

BasementJer & the Rizzest Baldest Man break down WWE RAW: why the Rhea Ripley/IYO SKY opener didn’t land, the Roman–Jey Bloodline reset, Seth Rollins’ shaky “Vision,” and the direction of John Cena’s farewell run (AJ, Brock, GUNTHER?). Plus: TNA x NXT “Showdown,” women’s division notes, and live-event pricing rants.► X: @BasementJer @RichTheRiz • Business: Basementbookers@gmail.com

Episode 604: Wrestlepalooza Review: Cena vs Brock Falls Flat? Stratton Finish Controversy, Cody vs Drew

BasementJer and RichTheRiz break down Wrestlepalooza 2025—the highs, lows, and the “very mid” moments. We open with overall impressions, then dive into John Cena vs Brock Lesnar (short and undercooked), the Usos vs The 2 Brons with LA Knight as special ref, Stephanie Vaquer vs IYO SKY (best pure wrestling on the card), the mixed tag (Seth Rollins & Becky vs AJ Lee & CM Punk), and the main event: Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre (good match, weird ref call). We also hit NXT fallout (new champ, title retentions) and the teased AJ Styles vs John Cena direction.
 
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