The Basement Bookers

Basement Bookers Podcast is back with our full WrestleMania 42 picks and predictions for April 18-19, 2026! Jer and Rich break down every match on Night 1 and Night 2, including Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu (Unsactioned), Charlotte Flair & Irresistible Forces vs Lyra Valkyria & Bayley for the WWE Women’s Tag Titles, USOs & LA Knight vs IShowSpeed & The Visionaries, Gunther vs Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee for the Women’s IC Title, Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Title, Randy Orton (w/ Pat McAfee) vs Cody Rhodes, Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi, Demon Finn Bálor vs Dominik Mysterio, Penta El Zero M vs 6-Man Ladder Match for the United States Title, Trick Williams vs Sami Zayn, Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship, and Roman Reigns vs CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Title. We debate Jacob Fatu vs Drew, pick winners, discuss potential surprises, double turns, part-timer returns, and lock in our tiebreaker for the main event time. Plus we react to the new Lil Yachty & Trick Williams diss track on Sami Zayn! Who wins more — BasementJer or RichTheRiz? Drop your own WrestleMania 42 predictions in the comments and let us know who you think takes the dub between us! WrestleMania 42 is this weekend — who you got?

Randy Orton snaps in epic heel fashion, busting Cody Rhodes open with chairs and steps during their WrestleMania 42 contract signing—Undisputed WWE Championship drama is at an all-time high! The Basement Bookers break down the bloody betrayal, Sami Zayn's shady politicking, Judgment Day implosion, Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill fire, CM Punk/Roman Reigns tension, and wild WrestleMania 42 predictions. From Orton's Legend Killer return to shocking attacks and title picture chaos, we cover the hottest Road to WrestleMania stories. Subscribe for weekly WWE reviews, AEW talk, and unfiltered wrestling takes! The Basement Bookers Podcast with @BasementJer & @RichTheRiz

oin BasementJer and RichTheRiz on The Basement Bookers Podcast as we break down WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 from Chicago! Randy Orton pulls off the upset in the Men's Elimination Chamber with Drew McIntyre help to earn a WrestleMania shot, Rhea Ripley dominates the Women's Chamber for Jade Cargill WWE Women's Championship match at WrestleMania 42, AJ Lee shocks Becky Lynch to become NEW Women's Intercontinental Champion, CM Punk retains vs. Finn Balor with heated Roman Reigns promos incoming, and Seth Rollins return tease! Plus NXT Vengeance Day 2026 recap: Joe Hendry retains NXT Title vs. Ricky Saints, Tatum Paxley wins Women's North American Title, Lola Vice Underground win, and more. We discuss CM Punk's controversial lines, Rhea vs. Jade buildup, why Randy Orton should beat Cody at WrestleMania, Jordan Grace injury scare, and wild wrestling hot takes. Subscribe for weekly WWE Raw, SmackDown, NXT reviews, WrestleMania 42 predictions, and pro wrestling debates! Like, comment your thoughts on Orton winning Chamber, and share! Follow us: X/Twitter: @BasementJer @RichTheRiz

In the shadowy underbelly of Chicago's United Center, the Elimination Chamber looms like a steel trap ready to snap shut. Clues point to Cody Rhodes emerging from the Men's Chamber unscathed, gunning for Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42. Tiffany Stratton lurks in the Women's shadows, poised to claim her shot at Jade Cargill's gold. CM Punk defends his World Heavyweight Title against Finn Bálor in his own hometown—noir streets where alliances fracture and betrayals sting. Becky Lynch guards the Women's IC Title from AJ Lee's calculated comeback. But what's really in the mystery box? A smoking gun? A double-cross? Or just another red herring from WWE's twisted playbook? Detective Jer and RichTheRiz crack the case on The Basement Bookers Podcast: Full predictions, wild Judgment Day theories, overbooked rants, and the Road to WrestleMania 42 laid bare. Listen before the cage locks Saturday, Feb 28—because in this game, the truth hurts worse than a pod shot.

Join Basement Jer and RichTheRiz on The Basement Bookers Podcast as we dive into the latest WWE Monday Night Raw highlights, Elimination Chamber 2026 qualifiers drama (Asuka, Je'Von Evans wins!), Charlotte Flair vs. Kiana James speculation, CM Punk vs. Finn Balor title defense preview, and wild theories on Brock Lesnar crashing the party. We roast high WrestleMania ticket prices, discuss the Road to WrestleMania 42, and end with AEW's Harley Cameron puppet mastery. Don't miss our unfiltered takes on WWE news, overbooking dreams, and why competition is missing in pro wrestling! Subscribe for more Basement Bookers Podcast episodes on WWE Raw, SmackDown, Elimination Chamber PLE, and WrestleMania buildup.

Join Jer and RichTheRiz on the Basement Bookers Podcast as we break down the latest WWE Raw and SmackDown action on the Road to WrestleMania 42! We dive into the Elimination Chamber qualifiers – Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky looking unstoppable in the women's match, Cody Rhodes locking his spot in the men's, plus Gunther, Dominik Mysterio, and more battling it out. We discuss Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee building to a potential American vs American Mask match (wait, what?), the safe booking for WrestleMania, slow ticket sales concerns, Braun Strowman's injury excuse, and why WWE is playing it reliable this year. Plus, wild ideas like Jacob Fatu stalking his way into the main event! Don't miss our hot takes on the current WWE landscape.

Fresh off WWE Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh, the Basement Bookers break down EVERY match! Liv Morgan shocks the world winning the Women's Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns claims his second Men's Rumble victory heading to WrestleMania 42, Gunther retires AJ Styles, Drew McIntyre retains vs. Sami Zayn, Oba Femi dominates, masked attacker drama, surprise returns (Brie Bella!), and SmackDown/Raw fallout including Roman choosing CM Punk for Mania. Hilarious takes, predictions gone wrong, and Booking 101 from @BasementJer & @RichTheRiz. Don't miss this full Royal Rumble 2026 recap! Subscribe for more WWE reviews, predictions & watch parties. #RoyalRumble2026 #WrestleMania42 #LivMorgan #RomanReigns #AJStyles #WWE #BasementBookers

The Royal Rumble 2026 is here — and the Basement Bookers are LOCKING IN picks, chaos, and maximum overbooking. AJ Styles vs Gunther (Styles’ career on the line) Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship Women’s Royal Rumble picks: Bayley / Becky Lynch / Charlotte Flair vs Liv Morgan / Roxanne Perez / Becky Men’s Royal Rumble picks: Braun Breakker, Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu… plus Brock Lesnar, Gunther, and the wild Oba Femi swing Surprise entrant talk (Jericho rumors, “don’t say his name” energy, and replacement-slot chaos) Tiebreaker: 78 minutes vs 64 minutes for the main event length 🕑 Royal Rumble starts Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 2PM ET (US). Drop your winners in the comments: Men’s Rumble, Women’s Rumble, and who you THINK shows up as the biggest surprise. Follow the Bookers: X: @BasementJer | @RichTheRiz 👍 Like, sub, and help us hit 500 subscribers. (Notes for accuracy/SEO: Royal Rumble 2026 is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and includes Styles vs Gunther (career stip) + McIntyre vs Zayn on the card.)

Saturday Night’s Main Event is almost here, and The Basement Bookers Podcast is breaking down everything WWE has announced so far — even if the card feels a little light. In this episode, BasementJer and Rich The Riz dive into: Cody Rhodes vs Jacob Fatu and why this match could be bigger than it looks The Fatal 4-Way No.1 Contender’s Match featuring Sami Zayn, Randy Orton, Damian Priest, and Trick Williams Why Sami Zayn might be running out of chances — and what a loss could mean The Women’s Tag Team Championship match and why Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY retaining feels inevitable Long-term booking thoughts, faction teases, and WrestleMania implications Is WWE playing it safe… or setting the table for something bigger? Drop your predictions in the comments and let us know where you agree — or where we’re completely off base. 🎙️ The Basement Bookers Podcast 📺 Live every Monday for WWE RAW Watch Parties 🐦 X (Twitter): @BasementJer @RichTheRiz

Powerhouse Hobbs might be WWE-bound, so naturally we break down what that could look like (and how fast we’d have him destroy The Miz). Then we get into “BaldGate”—Adam Pearce putting hands on Braun Breakker, and why WWE “logic” is absolutely gonna spin this into Pearce being the problem. We also talk Gunther vs AJ Styles, the weird decision-making that led to the finish, and why a career vs title stip could actually work (and how this all should end with Brock vs Gunther). Plus: the Judgment Day red X mystery, Liv & Roxanne as #1 contenders, and some quick thoughts on WWE 2K26 rumors. Let us know in the comments: Should Hobbs go straight to the main roster or start in NXT? Who’s in the wrong—Pearce or Breakker? Does the red X mean anything or is it just TikTok brainrot? Subscribe + Like if you enjoy the chaos.

We’ve got a NEW WWE Undisputed Champion as Drew McIntyre pulls it off in a wild Three Stages of Hell style situation — with Cody Rhodes, a cage escape, and the moment everything flips thanks to a certain “hooded” return… Plus: Jacob Fatu’s return and why it changes EVERYTHING for Drew vs Cody Is Drew just a transitional champ… or is this the start of something bigger? Our take on CM Punk’s comments about fans being “angry” (and the “mental illness” line…) The Jey Uso discourse: entrance hype vs TV pacing (aka: “I’m a Yeetator”) Quick hits: Jordynne Grace to SmackDown, Javon Evans, Oba Femi fantasy bookings, and more Drop your take in the comments: Did WWE make the right call putting the title on Drew? And what’s the best move to WrestleMania? Follow us on X: @BasementJer @RichTheRiz Basement Bookers Podcast — the match is scheduled for one fall… so make it count.

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