The Basement Bookers

The Basement Bookers Podcast hosts their 2025 Bookie Awards, a tongue-in-cheek ceremony where the hosts hand out fictitious awards to wrestlers for the year’s most notable moments. Highlights include winners like Cody Rhodes, John Cena and Alexa Bliss across categories such as Superstar, Tag Team, Feud and Best Match. The hosts debate picks, dish out the golden pencil, and invite listeners to share their own votes and reactions in the comments.

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? 📌 Basement Bookers Podcast 📺 Subscribe for weekly WWE breakdowns, watch parties, and unfiltered opinions. Follow us on X: @BasementJer | @RichTheRiz

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? 🔥 Follow us: X/Twitter: @BasementJer + @RichTheRiz Business: Basementbookers@gmail.com 👍 Like, subscribe, and join the crew — The match of life is scheduled for one fall… so make it count.

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? Basement Bookers Podcast X/Twitter: @BasementJer + @RichTheRiz #WWE #JohnCena #Gunther #SNME #SaturdayNightsMainEvent

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 📣 FOLLOW THE BASEMENT BOOKERS X: @BasementJer | @RichTheRiz Business: BasementBookers@gmail.com If you enjoy hanging out in the Basement, do us a solid: 👍 Like the video 📲 Subscribe to the channel 📝 Drop a comment with your Survivor Series and WarGames takes The match of life is scheduled for one fall — so make it count. Follow the bookers

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. 👍 Like, comment & subscribe if you enjoy the chaos. 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? Basement Bookers Podcast X: @BasementJer • @RichTheRiz Email: BasementBookers@gmail.com

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. If you enjoyed this episode, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our Raw watch-alongs, PPV reviews, and weekly Basement Bookers chaos. 👊 Follow us on X: @BasementJer @RichTheRiz 📧 Business / inquiries: Basementbookers@gmail.com Tell us in the comments: Should John Cena retire as Intercontinental Champion? Was Chelsea Green’s title win over Julia the right call? Who do YOU want in both WarGames matches? #WWE #JohnCena #IntercontinentalChampion #WWERaw #LastTimeIsNow #ChelseaGreen #NikkiBella #WarGames #CMPunk #CodyRhodes #LAKnight #BasementBookersPodcast

🎃 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? 🎙️ Basement Bookers Podcast — Hosted by @BasementJer & @RichTheRiz on X 📧 basementbookers@gmail.com

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. 👍 Like & Subscribe—69% of you aren’t subbed! X: @BasementJer • @RichTheRiz

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! Subscribe for weekly wrestling analysis, rants, and chaos from BasementJer and RichTheRiz, only on The Basement Bookers Podcast! 📅 Follow us everywhere: X / Twitter: @BasementJer | @RichTheRiz 📧 Business: BasementBookers@gmail.com

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! Brand: Basement Bookers Podcast Hosts: BasementJer & Rich The Riz Socials: X — @BasementJer | @RichTheRiz Business: Basementbookers@gmail.com

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

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. 👊 Grades: Jer (6/10), Riz (4/10). 💬 Drop your score and MOTN below—did WWE over-promise? 🔔 Subscribe for RAW watch parties & weekly recaps. 🧠 Follow the Bookers: @BasementJer | @RichTheRiz on X 📧 Business: Basementbookers@gmail.com

WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025 is here, live from Indianapolis—and we’ve got full predictions and spicy takes! We break down John Cena vs Brock Lesnar (confirmed to OPEN the show), Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship, CM Punk & AJ Lee vs Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch, IYO SKY vs Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Title, and The Usos vs The Vision (Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker). We also debate Bleacher Report’s Top 25 Women’s Wrestlers list (Naomi snub?!), and what post-match shenanigans might set Raw on fire. 📺 How to watch: ESPN App in the U.S. (ESPN Unlimited) and Netflix internationally, 7 PM ET, Saturday, Sept 20. ✊ Subscribe for more WWE previews, reviews, and live watch parties from the Basement Bookers Podcast. Follow us on X: @BasementJer & @RichTheRiz Business: Basementbookers@gmail.com

Basement Bookers Podcast breaks down the week in WWE: reports of Andrade’s WWE exit and what really happened, Dominik Mysterio capturing the AAA Mega Championship, AJ Lee’s return build on RAW ahead of Wrestlepalooza, SmackDown fallout, and Worlds Collide highlights. Plus quick thoughts on WWE’s WrestleMania 43 heading to Riyadh in 2027. WWE Raw preview (AJ Lee & Punk face Rollins & Becky; special 7pm ET start). Dominik Mysterio wins AAA Mega Title at Worlds Collide. WWE announces WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh (2027). Andrade situation (release/discipline reporting). 👊 If you enjoyed this, like & subscribe—over half of you watching aren’t subbed. 🎧 Catch the full Basement Bookers Podcast and join our next RAW Watch Party.

Basement Bookers Podcast — brand new episode! Jer & Rich The Riz break down WWE’s week: Clash in Paris results and the wild fallout on SmackDown and Raw. John Cena vs Logan Paul delivered, Roman’s saga marches on, Becky Lynch makes a statement for The Vision, and AJ LEE RETURNS to confront Becky & Seth—setting the stage for a blockbuster mixed tag with CM Punk. What we cover Clash in Paris highlights: Cena vs Logan Paul, Roman vs Bronson, Fatal 4-Way main event Becky Lynch goes full Vision—low blow to Punk & Monday follow-up SmackDown: Cena farewell segment, Sami Zayn’s U.S. Open Challenge, Brock’s F-5 storm AJ Lee’s return implications: mixed tag trajectory, Becky vs AJ IC picture Tag scene shakeups: Street Profits tension, Usos path vs Bronn & Bronson Women’s title lanes: IYO SKY vs Stephanie Vaquer watch, Asuka variable Where does LA Knight fit next? 📺 LIVE: Monday Night Raw Watch Party — Mondays 8pm ET 👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your take: AJ Lee’s return, Cena vs Sami in Chicago, and Clash in Paris MVP. 🔗 Support the show: Patreon.com/BasementBookersPod 📧 Business: Basementbookers@gmail.com 🐦 Follow: @BasementJer | @RichTheRiz

It’s the 600th episode of the Basement Bookers Podcast 🎉 and what better way to celebrate than with our full WWE Clash in Paris 2025 Picks & Predictions! We’re breaking down all 5 matches on the card, including: John Cena vs Logan Paul in a massive main event Seth Rollins vs CM Punk vs Jey Uso vs LA Knight in a World Title Fatal 4-Way Roman Reigns vs Bronson Reed Becky Lynch vs Nikki Bella for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship Rusev vs Sheamus in a Donnybrook Match Plus: our bold predictions for surprise appearances, potential Brock Lesnar interference, and the fallout heading into Wrestlepalooza. 👇 Who do YOU think is walking out of Paris with the biggest win? Drop your predictions in the comments! X - @BasementJer @RichTheRiz 📌 Support & Follow Basement Bookers: 🔗 Patreon (Free or chuck in a buck!): patreon.com/BasementBookersPod 📧 Email: BasementBookers@gmail.com

This week on the Basement Bookers Podcast, we cover one of the most stacked weeks in wrestling news: Raja Jackson’s controversial Psycho Stew incident and Rampage Jackson’s response The future of Naomi’s Women’s World Championship and calls for an interim champ Two years since Bray Wyatt’s passing and the Wyatt 6 holding gold The dreaded Chris Jericho Vortex and rumors of his WWE return Shock surrounding Hulk Hogan’s passing and wild speculation Clash in Paris 2025 preview: Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed, John Cena vs. Logan Paul, and more The Basement Bookers keep it real with no filters, no fluff — just raw wrestling talk. 👉 Subscribe & join the conversation. 📩 Business: BasementBookers@gmail.com 💪 Patreon: patreon.com/BasementBookersPod Twitter/X : @RichTheRiz @Basementjer

Welcome to the Basement Bookers Podcast with your boys Rich The Riz and BasementJer! This week, we dive into the wild world of wrestling with hot takes on Naomi’s mysterious absence (pregnancy rumors?), Stephanie Vaquer’s next opponent for Clash in Paris, and a crazy idea for an evil doctor storyline. We also rant about bringing back Stone Cold Steve Austin to shake up the WWE Universe, Finn Balor’s puppet shenanigans at TripleMania, and why Natalia’s stuck in a boring role. Plus, thoughts on The Rock, Cody Rhodes, and the women’s division. Subscribe, like, and drop your thoughts in the comments! 🔥 Topics Covered: Naomi’s health issue and its impact on the women’s championship Pitching an evil doctor stable in WWE Finn Balor vs. Mr. Iguana’s puppet at TripleMania Natalia’s wasted potential on Raw Stone Cold Steve Austin’s dream return to face Cody Rhodes The Rock’s ego and WWE’s creative struggles Women’s division woes: Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax, and more 0:00 - Intro and Subscribe Call-to-Action 1:30 - Naomi’s Absence and Pregnancy Speculation 4:20 - Stephanie Vaquer’s Clash in Paris Match 7:00 - Evil Doctor Storyline Pitch 12:30 - Finn Balor’s Puppet Moment at TripleMania 18:00 - Natalia’s Creative Struggles 23:30 - Stone Cold Steve Austin’s Dream Return 34:00 - The Rock’s Influence and WWE’s Issues 40:00 - Women’s Division Frustrations 46:00 - Closing Thoughts and Subscribe Plea 💥 Follow Basement Bookers for more wrestling rants! Should Stone Cold return? What’s next for the women's division? Let us Know!

The Basement Bookers Podcast is back with our full WWE SummerSlam 2025 review — no night-by-night split, just straight talk on the biggest matches, wildest moments, and all the fallout you need to know! We break down: Cody Rhodes vs John Cena in a brutal Street Fight for the WWE Championship Seth Rollins’ surprise return and shocking cash-in on CM Punk Gunther’s war with CM Punk and what it means for his future Naomi stealing the win over Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY Jade Cargill’s rocky night vs Tiffany Stratton Jelly Roll’s celebrity performance against Logan Paul & Randy Orton Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss’ Tag Title reign and where it’s headed Brock Lesnar’s return & possible John Cena showdown Plus: Karrion Kross & Scarlett’s “alumni” rumors, Wyatt 6 chaos, and our predictions for Clash in Paris We give you honest match reviews, storyline speculation, fantasy booking, and plenty of laughs along the way. This is the most uncut WWE review you’ll hear anywhere. Follow & Support Us: 🎙️ Listen to all episodes: Basement Bookers Podcast on Podbean 📺 Watch the show on YouTube: Basement Bookers YouTube 📲 Follow us on social media: @BasementJer | @RichTheRiz 💪 Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/BasementBookerspod