Is the hate between CM Punk and Kevin Owens starting to feel REAL? 👀🔥

On this episode of Ringside Renaissance, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down the increasingly personal rivalry between CM Punk and Kevin Owens, the uncomfortable promos between them, and whether WWE is simply creating incredible television—or tapping into some legitimate tension.

We also dive into the toxic side of the IWC and the controversy that continues to follow CM Punk. How much of the reaction to Punk is actually about what happens on WWE television, and how much comes from fans' opinions of the person behind the character?

Elsewhere, we're talking Solo Sikoa, Roman Reigns, LA Knight and the Bloodline, including the changing dynamics surrounding Solo and what could be next for Roman's championship reign.

Plus, we break down Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton, why Gunther continues to be one of WWE's greatest modern heels, the growing importance of WWE's midcard, and the latest involving Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer and Becky Lynch.

Over in NXT, Bron Breakker and Oba Femi are showing serious tension, Zilla Fatu enters the conversation, and the next generation of WWE stars continues to take shape.

We also discuss Chelsea Green's huge crowd reaction, Jacy Jayne and Fatal Influence, the MFTs and Haku, the AAA tournament, modern heel psychology, Raw and SmackDown's presentation, and whether Ringside Renaissance could be heading back to Canada! 🇨🇦

Is CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens simply great wrestling storytelling—or does THE HATE FEEL REAL?

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 The CM Punk Controversy & The Toxic IWC
07:28 Raw & SmackDown Commercials and Ads
08:46 Ringside Renaissance in Canada for Raw & SmackDown?
10:44 Chelsea Green Gets a HUGE Crowd Pop
13:27 Gunther Is a GREAT Heel
15:46 Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton Feud
19:28 New Tag Team Champions: MFTs & Haku
20:46 AAA Tournament to Face Roman Reigns
23:01 Midcard Matches Carrying Raw & SmackDown
26:44 Modern Heels & The Heat of Wrestling Characters
28:59 Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer & Becky Lynch Feud
30:35 NXT's Rising Stars & Storylines
32:53 Tension Between Bron Breakker & Oba Femi
35:13 The Future of Roman Reigns' Title Reign
35:31 Jacy Jayne & Fatal Influence Are Champions
36:31 Bloodline Drama: Solo Sikoa & LA Knight
43:56 Zilla Fatu in NXT
45:50 CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens: Uncomfortable Promos — Is the Hate Real?

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🔥 WWE SummerSlam 2026 is in the books, and the aftermath has completely changed the landscape of WWE!

On this episode of Ringside Renaissance, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down all the biggest moments, surprises, returns, and controversies coming out of SummerSlam — and look ahead at what’s next on RAW and SmackDown.

CM Punk and Cody Rhodes delivered an old-school classic, but now Kevin Owens is back — could KO be Punk’s next major challenger?

Meanwhile, Randy Orton has returned with Cody Rhodes in his sights, potentially setting the stage for another chapter between two men with years of history together.

We also break down Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and what could be the final battle between the former Shield brothers, along with Roman’s story coming out of SummerSlam and his involvement with LA Knight on RAW.

Plus, we discuss Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi, and whether we’re watching Lesnar begin to pass the torch to WWE’s next monster.

Also on the show: Chad Gable’s huge hometown Intercontinental Championship victory, Chelsea Green becoming Interim WWE Women’s Champion, Liv Morgan and Iyo Sky, Solo Sikoa’s babyface turn, Nick Aldis’ emotional WWE in-ring debut, Paige and The Bellas, Becky Lynch, Danhausen and much more.

Was SummerSlam 2026 better than last year? Did CM Punk and Cody Rhodes steal the show? Is Kevin Owens next for Punk? What does Randy Orton’s return mean for Cody? And where do Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins go after their latest battle?

🎙️ Hosted by Kombat Jones & Very Deadly Jesse

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 SummerSlam Aftermath: The Biggest Stories
02:34 SummerSlam 2026 vs. Last Year
07:59 Liv Morgan & Iyo Sky Kick Off SummerSlam
09:33 Our Favorite SummerSlam Entrances
10:18 Solo Sikoa Goes Over as a Babyface
12:46 Nick Aldis’ Emotional WWE In-Ring Debut
14:43 Fatal Influence vs. Paige & The Bellas
17:39 CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes: An Old-School Classic
28:05 Brock Lesnar Passes the Torch to Oba Femi
33:44 Kevin Owens Returns! KO vs. CM Punk Next?
41:20 Danhausen: Human Monies on a Pole
43:15 Chelsea Green Wins the Interim Women’s Championship
45:00 Chad Gable Wins the IC Title in His Hometown
46:13 Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins: The Final Shield Battle
49:59 RAW After SummerSlam: Roman Reigns & LA Knight
52:47 What’s Next? Becky Lynch, Oba Femi, Kevin Owens & CM Punk

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SummerSlam is finally here, and we're breaking down every major match, bold prediction, surprise possibility, and the biggest stories heading into WWE's Biggest Party of the Summer!

Join Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse as they preview the entire WWE SummerSlam card while discussing everything happening across RAW, SmackDown, NXT, and the wrestling world.

This week, we dive into CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi, Gunther, Sami Zayn, Finn Bálor, Liv Morgan, IYO SKY, Solo Sikoa, Danhausen, Joe Hendry, Chad Gable, Penta, Paige, Mike Santana (Cruz Montana), Trick Williams, Baron Corbin, Nick Aldis, Raquel Rodriguez, Rusev, Je'Von Evans, Dominik Mysterio, and much more.

We also discuss the latest Ryan Garcia controversy, the ongoing conversation surrounding WWE vs. AEW, Grayson Waller's explosive NXT promo, Danhausen proving why WWE house shows still matter, the ever-changing Bloodline storyline, weekly IWC criticism, and our biggest expectations heading into one of the most anticipated premium live events of the year.

Finally, we make our complete SummerSlam predictions, debating every championship match, potential surprise returns, shocking heel turns, title changes, and the stories that could define WWE for the rest of 2026.

Who do you think leaves SummerSlam as champion? Let us know your predictions and don't forget to follow Ringside Renaissance for weekly WWE discussions, predictions, reviews, and everything happening in the world of professional wrestling.

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00:00 The Road to SummerSlam: WWE's Biggest Party of the Summer

01:55 WWE Radio, Busted Open Nation & AEW Sickos Redemption

06:34 Ryan Garcia Controversy & Backlash

08:34 Grayson Waller's NXT Pipe Bomb Promo

09:21 Raquel Rodriguez Wins the Intercontinental Championship

10:31 Danhausen & Joe Hendry Segment

14:00 CM Punk, Cody Rhodes & Danhausen Prove Why House Shows Still Matter

15:20 Rusev vs. Je'Von Evans

16:17 Is Solo Sikoa Becoming a Babyface?

17:05 Is Finn Bálor Finally Getting a Push?

18:35 Weekly IWC Criticism

19:25 WWE SummerSlam Predictions, Thoughts & Surprises

26:37 Gunther vs. Nick Aldis

29:13 Six-Woman Tag Match & Does Paige Turn Heel?

32:21 Mike Santana Becomes Cruz Montana on NXT

33:56 Bloodline Six-Man Tag: Alliances & Conflicts

39:07 Liv Morgan vs. IYO SKY – Women's World Championship

42:31 Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi – Hell in a Cell

47:55 CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes – Undisputed WWE Championship

55:28 Finn Bálor vs. Sami Zayn – No. 1 Contender Match

57:53 Trick Williams vs. Baron Corbin – United States Championship

59:18 Danhausen vs. Dominik Mysterio – Human Monies on a Pole

01:02:22 Interim Women's Championship Ladder Match

01:05:34 Chad Gable vs. Penta – Intercontinental Championship

01:08:53 Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns – World Heavyweight Championship

01:14:25 Final SummerSlam Predictions & Closing Thoughts

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