Ringside Renaissance was LIVE in Ottawa, Canada for WWE Raw and the special pre-taping of Friday Night SmackDown — and we’re breaking down everything we witnessed inside the arena!

Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse discuss CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens and KO’s emotional return, the Undisputed Championship picture, and who could be next for CM Punk.

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains major spoilers for Friday Night SmackDown before it airs!

We break down the heated confrontation between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, plus major SmackDown developments involving Kevin Owens, Gunther, Finn Bálor and Sami Zayn.

Solo Sikoa continues getting over with his new persona alongside LA Knight — PEW PEW... YEAH! — while Rey Fénix and Dragon Lee deliver one of the standout matches of the night.

Plus, we discuss Bron Breakker and Oba Femi’s explosive contract signing, Je’Von Evans and Big Cass, Penta, Tatum Paxley’s debut, Chelsea Green in Canada, Stephanie Vaquer, Roxanne Perez, Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, Royce Keys and OTM, possible Bloodline developments, future Money in the Bank scenarios and much more.

We also give our firsthand thoughts on attending WWE Raw and SmackDown in Ottawa — including the crowd, fan interactions, live reactions and some of the things you don’t experience watching WWE from home.

Plus, a look ahead to AEW All In and other upcoming events in professional wrestling.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Live at WWE Raw & SmackDown in Ottawa

04:44 – AEW All In & Upcoming Wrestling Events

08:31 – CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens: Toronto Championship Match Recap

16:28 – SmackDown Spoilers: Kevin Owens, Gunther, Finn Bálor & CM Punk

21:34 – The IWC & Fan Interactions in Ottawa

24:06 – LA Knight & Solo Sikoa’s New Persona

26:51 – Rey Fénix vs. Dragon Lee & Penta’s Tournament Chances

30:09 – Big Cass & Je’Von Evans: What’s Next?

33:41 – Oba Femi & Bron Breakker Contract Signing

36:37 – The Changing Role of Managers in Wrestling

38:00 – Royce Keys, OTM & Bloodline Implications

47:05 – Stephanie Vaquer, Roxanne Perez, Liv Morgan & Becky Lynch

49:01 – More WWE SmackDown Spoilers

50:11 – Tatum Paxley’s Debut

51:37 – Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton’s Heated Promo

55:34 – Chelsea Green in Canada

57:02 – Kevin Owens vs. Gunther vs. Finn Bálor & Sami Zayn’s Interference

01:00:19 – CM Punk’s Next Title Defense & Future Challengers

01:02:38 – Money in the Bank & Future WWE Predictions

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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?

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⏱️ 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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