The Basement Bookers
An entertaining journey down the road of pro wrestling as seen through the eyes of two best friends of twenty years, and the occasional peek into their wacky lives...or something like that. Wrestling made them friends; lifelong ball-busting made them family.
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Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
The Basement Bookers are breaking down the full card for WWE Night of Champions 2025 and the King & Queen of the Ring finals!
We’re talking:
Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton – Legacy explodes!
CM Punk vs. John Cena – WWE Championship clash!
Asuka vs. Jade Cargill – Who takes the crown?
Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez in a street fight!
Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa for the U.S. Title
Plus: Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross and wild theories on Cross not taking back bumps 👀
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🎙️ Live every Monday @ 8PM EST for Raw!
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00:00 – Intro: Welcome back to the Basement!
02:35 – Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton (King of the Ring)
08:40 – Asuka vs. Jade Cargill (Queen of the Ring)
15:52 – John Cena vs. CM Punk (WWE Title)
26:30 – Is CM Punk a hypocrite?
33:50 – Will Seth Rollins cash in?
36:00 – Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa (U.S. Title)
40:15 – Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez (Street Fight)
46:05 – Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross
56:00 – Kross bump theory & WWE’s stop/start booking
1:03:40 – Final Match Predictions Recap
1:07:00 – Outro: Bookers' message + Subscriber shoutout
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
This week on the Basement Bookers Podcast:
🔥 Liv Morgan’s shoulder injury shakes up WWE plans
🔥 John Cena channels the pipe bomb against CM Punk – full breakdown
🔥 Seth’s “Dangerous Freakin’ Alliance” – hit or miss?
🔥 Goldberg vs GUNTHER?
🔥 Queen & King of the Ring predictions
🔥 Wyatt 6 tag team chaos incoming
🔥 Plus: Jimmy & Jacob’s Bloodline future, Naomi’s cash-in path, and more!
📺 We go live every Monday for RAW watch-alongs!
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00:00 – Intro & Pepper King Returns
02:15 – Liv Morgan Injury Fallout
06:42 – Tag Team Future: Raquel & Roxanne?
12:31 – Mercedes Moné Belt Collector Debate
19:40 – Seth’s Dangerous Freakin’ Alliance
24:10 – LA Knight vs Seth: Does It Work?
29:00 – Money in the Bank Briefcase Logic
33:25 – Goldberg vs GUNTHER Setup
36:00 – Queen & King of the Ring Brackets
43:10 – Oscar’s Return & Tournament Picks
48:20 – Cena vs Punk Promo Analysis
55:33 – Punk’s Legacy: Did He Peak at the Pipe Bomb?
01:02:40 – Naomi’s MITB Strategy
01:08:15 – Wyatt 6 Tag Team Plans
01:14:45 – Jade, B-Fab & Meachin Faction?
01:18:55 – AJ Styles in the IC Title Picture
01:21:10 – Outro & Spiteful Subscriptions
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
The Basement Bookers are back to break down WWE Money in the Bank 2025! This episode is all about the fallout, from Naomi’s huge ladder match win to Seth Rollins claiming the briefcase and the “key to the power.” We talk Rhea Ripley’s status, Becky’s new title reign, the Queen and King of the Ring brackets, the Judgment Day lore, and what’s next for Jey Uso after his short but historic run as World Champ.
💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — what’s the “power” Triple H and Seth Rollins keep talking about?
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📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: Forest Review & Homelander Cody
03:22 - Naomi wins MITB! Women's Ladder Match Breakdown
06:45 - Rhea Ripley’s Role & Queen of the Ring Setup
09:40 - Becky Lynch wins IC Title, Evolution Triple Threat?
13:00 - Dominik Mysterio vs Octagon Jr – AAA/WWE Moment
15:45 - Queen of the Ring Picks: Jade, Alexa, Charlotte
18:30 - Roxanne Perez’s Rise & Judgment Day Prospects
21:10 - Seth Rollins Wins MITB – The Power Shift Begins
25:00 - What is “The Power”? Triple H's Master Plan
28:25 - Jey Uso Overworked – Gunther Reclaims Gold
32:40 - Cody’s Vodka Tour Bus & MITB Shenanigans
34:10 - Gunther vs Sami or Ilja? King of the Ring Hype
37:35 - Tag Division Talk – USOs, Lucha Bros, & The Problem
41:00 - Ron Killings is Serious Now – First Feud Speculation
44:10 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action: What’s Next?
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
The Basement Bookers Podcast is back with a stacked episode of wild predictions, deep dives, and fantasy booking chaos for WWE Money in the Bank 2025, live this Saturday from the Inglewood Inuit Dome!
Join @BasementJer and @RichTheRiz as they call every match, from Seth Rollins chasing power to Naomi’s time to shine, and even a big tag team clash with John Cena & Logan Paul vs Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso.
We break down the potential cash-ins, wild cards, and what might be next for WWE’s biggest names. Is the MITB concept worn out? Should it go back to WrestleMania? And what’s next for R-Truth? We answer all that and more.
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0:00 - Intro and opening banter
2:20 - Why Rich thinks Money in the Bank is better than Royal Rumble
5:45 - Has the Money in the Bank concept lost its shine?
8:40 - Men’s Money in the Bank predictions begin
10:05 - Seth Rollins as the logical favorite
12:20 - Solo Sikoa as a strong second pick
15:45 - El Grande Americano and the Chad Gable theory
18:00 - Rollins, Solo, LA Knight order of picks
20:55 - Is Seth being positioned as the next top guy?
24:00 - Becky Lynch vs Lyra Valkyria predictions
26:50 - Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match breakdown
28:30 - Naomi as the pick to win MITB
30:15 - Why MITB favors heels
32:10 - Roxanne Perez as a dangerous sleeper pick
35:00 - Stacked women’s MITB match analysis
37:25 - Cena and Logan Paul vs Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso
40:15 - Can Cena still go in a tag match?
43:00 - Swerve ideas and potential cash-ins
45:20 - Main event match time predictions
48:00 - The R-Truth situation and release reactions
52:40 - Fantasy booking R-Truth’s final WWE run
58:10 - WWE vs AEW business differences and UK negotiations
1:00:30 - Could R-Truth get a legends deal?
1:03:00 - Final thoughts and wrap-up
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
WWE SmackDown is THREE hours long — and The Basement Bookers are fantasy booking the entire show! From new champions to bold storylines, we’re reshaping the blue brand with our own hands.
John Cena’s descent into darkness? Jimmy Uso teaming with Rey Fenix?! Seth Rollins running a Wish-version Bloodline?! In this episode, Basement Jer & Rich the Riz go deep on:
Why Raw’s ratings are tanking
Fixing the women’s division
The future of the Wyatt 6
Who should feud with John Cena
Our personal fantasy booking for SmackDown’s roster
Let us know your fantasy booking in the comments!
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Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Money in the Bank qualifiers, Saturday Night’s Main Event review, and surprise WWE returns — it’s all here! The Basement Bookers break down every match, fallout, and future storyline on the road to MITB.
Join Basement Jer and Rich the Riz as they react to Cena’s heel tactics, Bronson Reed's shocking return, Zelina Vega’s title reign, and how Seth Rollins may be plotting Punk’s downfall. From in-ring time analysis to fantasy booking MITB, we cover it all!
0:00 - Intro & Goal: 103 Subscribers2:15 - Saturday Night’s Main Event Vibes4:20 - Rollins & Breakker vs Punk & Zayn (+Bronson Reed Returns)12:05 - Women’s Match Discussion (Vega vs Chelsea)18:45 - Cena vs Truth: Ron Cena Rises22:10 - Priest vs Drew Cage Match Critique27:55 - Main Event: Logan Paul vs Jey Uso w/ Cena & Cody Chaos34:30 - MITB Men’s Qualifiers Preview41:10 - MITB Women’s Qualifiers Breakdown48:05 - White 6 Returns on Bray’s Birthday51:50 - Roman Reigns’ Birthday + Final Thoughts
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
The Basement Bookers are back with full WWE Backlash 2025 predictions! From Dominic Mysterio defending the Intercontinental Championship to John Cena and Randy Orton possibly writing the final chapter in their legendary rivalry, we're calling every match!💬 Let us know YOUR picks in the comments below!👑 Who walks out champion? Who gets buried? And could Logan Paul break the system?!
00:00 - Welcome & Intro01:30 - Dominic Mysterio vs. Penta (IC Title)05:15 - Fatal 4-Way for US Title: Fatu, LA Knight, Priest, Drew10:45 - Gunther vs. Pat McAfee15:00 - Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria (Women's IC)20:20 - Cena vs. Orton (WWE Championship)26:00 - Wild Predictions & Cody Theories29:45 - Final Thoughts + Subscribe Plug
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Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
🎙️ This week on the Basement Bookers Podcast:
We react to WWE's latest roster cuts — including Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Gigi Dolin, Shotzi, and more — and give our unfiltered takes on who got done dirty, who might bounce back, and what this means for the future of WWE.
PLUS: We react to the spicy new Hot Ones-style WWE video featuring Liv Morgan & Dominik Mysterio. Is this the best Judgment Day content yet?
👇 Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Star Wars/Cinco de Mayo Banter
01:45 - WWE Main Roster Releases Rundown
05:10 - NXT Releases Breakdown
09:20 - Our Reactions: Braun, Dakota, Gigi, Shotzi, etc.
22:00 - Why Shayna Baszler Deserved Better
28:15 - Real Talk: Why Some Stars Never Got Over
36:00 - Can these released stars thrive in AEW or TNA?
42:00 - BONUS: Liv Morgan & Dominik Mysterio "Hot Ones" Segment Reaction
1:13:00 - Final Thoughts + Monday Night RAW Watchalong Plug
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Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
No middle ground! The Basement Bookers throw down a WrestleMania review where it's Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down — no "it was fine" allowed. We break down the matches, surprises, and jaw-dropping moments from this year's biggest show. PLUS, we check out The Rock’s mild appearance on The Pat McAfee Show where He receives a glazing worthy of The Rock and what it means for the WWE Universe moving forward.
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Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
With Basement Jer still on vacation, Rich the Riz struggles with technology to bring you picks and predictions for WrestleMania 41! Jer provides his predictions via pre-taped segments.
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
WrestleMania is around the corner, and the Basement Bookers are here to break down the chaos from Monday Night Raw and the road to the grandest stage of them all. From Cody Rhodes' Clash of Clans apology to Logan Paul’s new finisher, we cover all the latest in WWE madness. Plus: El Grande Americano vs Rey Mysterio, Dominik's IC title hopes, and the Paul Heyman favor twist!
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00:00 – Intro, Tech Woes & Kidney Sales
03:32 – WrestleMania Match Count & Card Overview
06:40 – Rhea Ripley & Judgment Day Drama
09:55 – Cody Rhodes Clash of Clans Apology
13:42 – LA Knight “Let Me Talk to Ya” Compilation
16:17 – Women’s Triple Threat Early Predictions
18:20 – Tag Gauntlet & Women’s Midcard Title Talk
20:45 – Jade Cargill vs Naomi Historic Match
22:55 – Clicky Keyboards & WrestleMania Singles History
26:31 – Jacob Fatu vs LA Knight – U.S. Title Speculation
30:15 – Logan Paul’s Pulverizer & AJ Styles
33:48 – Dominik vs Finn & IC Title Future
38:10 – Rey Mysterio vs El Grande Americano
41:02 – Drew McIntyre vs Damian Priest Grudge Match
44:17 – Tiffany Stratton vs Charlotte Flair – Evolution Needed?
48:50 – GUNTHER vs Jey Uso – Promo Breakdown & Feud Heat
53:10 – Paul Heyman Favor – Rollins, Punk, & Roman Drama
58:25 – Cena vs Cody – Who Walks Out Champ?
1:02:40 – Outro & Next Week’s Solo Episode Tease
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
This week, Basement Jer and Rich The Riz dive into the latest episode of Stephanie’s Places—or is it Cody’s Places? From the Cena vs. Cody buildup to WrestleMania, to triple threat predictions and that overly emotional Rhodes family retrospective, nothing is safe from the Bookers’ sarcasm.
We also talk about the chaos of RAW, GUNTHER’s title run, the Bloodline burnout, and Rusev Day rising again (maybe).
All that and more in an episode filled with wrestling history, wild predictions, and a lot of side-eye at Cody's tears.
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00:00 – Intro & Basement Bookers Watchalong setup
01:30 – Monday Night Raw recap (Cena/Cody segment)
06:50 – “Who cooked?”: Cena vs. Cody mic battle
12:40 – Predicting Cena’s WrestleMania outcome
17:15 – The three-crossroads formula theory
22:00 – Triple H, GUNTHER, and Jay Uso predictions
27:10 – Thoughts on 2-hour Smackdown returning
30:40 – “Cody’s revenge” and Roman Reigns talk
35:00 – CM Punk, Heyman, and long-term storytelling
42:00 – Stephanie’s Places: Cody’s episode 2 begins
45:30 – Center Stage nostalgia & Dusty’s legacy
50:00 – Stardust, Mr. Sinister, and Cody's indie leap
55:45 – Brandi & Cody origin story (blowing in the ear?)
01:02:00 – WrestleMania redemption arc & that Rolex
01:06:00 – Outro & post-show reflections
01:10:00 – “Match of Life” sign-off