The New Day weren't the only ones who were offer 50% pay-cuts, as it seems like the corporate greed from TKO is getting much more than anyone could have imagined.

The New Day walk out of WWE, and were given their release after 13 years together, as the company cut their pay, and offered them restructured contract with a 50% pay-cut. They aren't the only ones, as new reports have since emerged that after the latest round of budget cuts, several talents were offer pay-cuts as TKO is looking to relieve some of their massive debt. @JDfromNY and @TheSolomonster breakdown how this is so much worse than it really is, how loyalty will get you nowhere, how talent now will approach contract negotiations with WWE, and how WWE is making AEW much more of a viable competitor.

Also, WWE presents Backlash from Tampa, Florida this Saturday, and we have a full preview, and predictions, with the biggest stories coming out of this week's WWE Raw, and Friday Night SmackDown. Nick Khan heavily teased a WrestleMania announcement for 2028. Roman Reigns will be missing all of June, and will not be appearing at Night of Champions. Oba Femi begins his "Open Challenge" this week, and major AEW TV Rights news that broke from a major WWE Talent Agent, with several prominent journalists in the community trying to bury the contents. All this, and more on Episode 145 of Tuesday Night Titans.

Tonight's Tuesday Night Titans #145:

🎙️The New Day walk out of WWE

🎙️Roster given the option of 50% pay-cut

🎙️Several wrestlers speak out against New Day leaving WWE

🎙️Where does the New Day end up, and why this is a great move for them

🎙️WWE wants to give Xavier Woods the "Tyler Breeze" deal

🎙️JC Mateo (Jeff Cobb) and Tonga Loa released from WWE

🎙️TKO released Aliester Black/Wyatt 6 because they don't like "dark characters"?

🎙️Nick Khan teases major WrestleMania 2028 announcement

🎙️Nick LoPiccolo reveals AEW on Warner Brothers Discovery is finished after 2027

🎙️Roman Reigns/TKO issues after news of his absence all June?

🎙️The Oba Femi "Open Challenge" Begins

🎙️WWE Backlash Preview & Predictions

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On this week’s episode of The Two Count, we break down one of the most news-heavy weeks across WWE and AEW, featuring major business developments, roster shake-ups, and the road to WWE Backlash.

We start with the report that TKO is pushing WWE talent to renegotiate contracts with potential pay cuts, and what that could mean for the future of the roster and locker room morale.

We also dive into the shocking news that The New Day walked out of WWE, and discuss where they rank among the greatest tag teams of all time, along with what could be next for them outside the company.

We cover additional roster movement, including the release of Jeff Cobb and Tonga Loa, and whether WWE made the right call.

On the business side, we discuss a major claim that AEW may not be renewed by Warner Bros. Discovery in 2028, and what the company’s future looks like if it loses a major television partner.

We also break down the ongoing corporate direction of WWE, with John Cena’s involvement at Backlash raising questions about whether WWE is leaning too heavily into business-driven storytelling.

Plus, we take a closer look at Roman Reigns’ status, as he returns full-time while reportedly missing key dates, including Night of Champions.

We also discuss the debut of Oba Femi’s open challenge, and whether it’s effective booking or just a repetitive formula.

On the talent side, we review Ricky Saints’ WWE main roster debut, and whether it hit the mark.

And finally, we break down the latest major development, as Gunther attacks Cody Rhodes, potentially setting up WWE’s next major championship feud.

To close the show, we deliver The Kickout, with our full WWE Backlash preview and predictions.

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Roman reigns & Jacob Fatu sign their contract for WWE Backlash, and make the World Heavyweight Championship match official.

Last week, Jacob Fatu snapped on World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns and left him down in the ring, prompting The OTC to accept The Samoan Werewolf's challenge for a title match at WWE Backlash. Now, Reigns and Fatu will make their showdown official in a World Heavyweight Title Contract Signing.

Also, The Era on Oba Femi is upon us and, The Oba Femi Open Challenge begins tonight. Intercontinental Champion Penta and Je’Von Evans are set to join forces in a tag team matchup against newly signed Raw Superstar Ethan Page and the menacing Rusev. NXT free agent Sol Ruca will become the newest member of the Raw roster. And, both IYO SKY and Asuka will put it all on the table in a special pre-battle sitdown.

Join @JDfromNY for the WWE Raw Post Show for Monday May 4th, 2026.

WWE Raw 5/4/26 Review:

🎙️Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu to sign contract for WWE Backlash Title Match

🎙️The Oba Femi Open Challenge begins

🎙️Penta & Je'von Evans battle Ethan Page & Rusev

🎙️Sol Ruca signs her new WWE Raw contract

🎙️IYO SKY and Asuka sit down ahead of WWE Backlash showdown

🎙️Finn Balor goes one on one with JD McDonagh

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