🔥 WWE RAW & SmackDown Recap + Saturday Night’s Main Event Predictions! 🔥

This week on Ringside Renaissance, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down the latest chaos across WWE RAW and SmackDown while giving their full predictions for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.

The guys dive into Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, and the continuing Bloodline drama, CM Punk’s current absence and impact on WWE television, Brock Lesnar return rumors, Cody Rhodes vs Gunther speculation, Money in the Bank predictions, and why WWE desperately needs more real heels.

They also talk Danhausen possibly cursing every New York Knicks opponent during the NBA Playoffs, WWE content creators getting hit with copyright bans and infringement issues, the state of WWE storytelling in 2026, the women’s division, Penta’s future, LA Knight’s push, Oba Femi, Sol Ruca, WrestleMania 42 fallout, and much more.

The most unapologetic wrestling podcast on the planet survives the IWC, Roman Reigns’ entrance length, WWE copyright bots, and Brock Lesnar possibly returning from the dead. 😭

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⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 Knicks Playoff Chaos & Danhausen’s Curse
02:45 WWE Streamers & Copyright Ban Drama
05:29 WWE RAW & SmackDown Weekly Recap
07:13 CM Punk’s Impact & Current WWE Status
09:44 Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu & Bloodline Tribal Combat
14:13 Money in the Bank & SummerSlam Speculation
17:53 Is WWE Finally Pushing LA Knight?
20:10 Brock Lesnar Rumors & Oba Femi Open Challenge
24:50 The Current State of WWE Superstars & Storylines
26:42 Penta: Future World Champion or Elite Midcarder?
27:50 WWE Needs More REAL Heels
30:25 Sol Ruca Is Taking Over WWE
32:16 WWE Contracts, NIL & Developmental Risks
34:43 WrestleMania 42 Fallout & Randy Orton Absence
36:39 Cody Rhodes vs Gunther Discussion
37:39 Money in the Bank Winner Predictions
39:37 Danhausen Is Taking Over The World
40:46 WWE Women’s Division & Championship Storylines
42:58 Comparing WWE Storytelling To The MCU
43:51 WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Predictions
56:30 Closing Thoughts & Upcoming WWE Events

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🔥 WWE Backlash 2026 Predictions are HERE! 🔥

This week on Ringside Renaissance, Kombat Jones & Very Deadly Jesse break down WWE Backlash 2026, CM Punk’s absence, Roman Reigns fatigue, Jacob Fatu’s rise, Gunther’s return, Ricky Saints confronting Cody Rhodes, and the growing PunkHausen rumors surrounding Danhausen’s mystery opponent 👀

We also dive into:
⚡ The New Day reportedly leaving WWE & wrestling contracts
⚡ Friday Night SmackDown & Monday Night Raw fallout
⚡ Seth Rollins and The Vision future
⚡ Iyo Sky vs Asuka
⚡ Paige & WWE’s women’s division
⚡ Ethan Page’s rise in WWE
⚡ Oba Femi’s future
⚡ Sami Zayn & Trick Williams
⚡ Hulk Hogan’s Netflix documentary
⚡ Is WWE getting stale heading into Backlash?

PLUS classic Ringside Renaissance chaos, comedy, hot takes, wrestling nostalgia, and Baby Sam from Sams on Sams Wrestling becoming a wrestler!?

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Chapters

00:00 WWE Backlash 2026 Introduction
02:06 Is WWE Getting Boring?
03:22 The New Day Leaving WWE & Wrestling Contracts
05:36 CM Punk’s Absence
06:37 Roman Reigns Fatigue & Jacob Fatu Concerns
12:11 Ricky Saints vs Cody Rhodes & Gunther’s Return
15:40 Hulk Hogan Netflix Documentary
18:20 SmackDown, NXT Call-Ups & PunkHausen!?
24:54 Paige & WWE Women’s Division Talk
27:03 Sami Zayn & Trick Williams Storyline
29:35 WWE Raw Omaha Recap & Baby Sam Loves Wrestling
32:21 Jacob Fatu vs Roman Reigns: Same Old Story?
34:29 High School Nostalgia Stories
35:28 Iyo Sky vs Asuka Feud
37:05 Ethan Page’s Rise in WWE
39:23 Oba Femi’s Future & Open Challenge
43:00 Seth Rollins & The Vision Future
45:02 WWE Backlash 2026 Predictions

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🎙️ WrestleMania 42 Fallout, IWC Drama & CM Punk vs Cody?!

WrestleMania 42 is in the rearview… but the fallout is just getting started.

On this episode of the Ringside Renaissance Wrestling Podcast, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down the biggest takeaways from WrestleMania 42, along with the latest from RAW and SmackDown. From the show-stealing 5⭐ clash between CM Punk and Roman Reigns to the growing tension around a potential CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes showdown, we dive into what’s next for WWE.

We also take a hard look at the current state of the IWC, the rise in online drama, and the impact of toxic content creators and fan behavior on the wrestling community. No sugarcoating — just real conversation.

Plus, we discuss:

• The future of The Bloodline and whether the story has gone stale
• WWE releases and the reality of the business post-WrestleMania
• The end of the Wyatt 6 and the handling of Bray Wyatt’s legacy
• New talent emerging from NXT and beyond
• Danhausen’s WrestleMania moment and the role of comedy in wrestling
• The road to Backlash and what’s coming next

This is a hot take-heavy episode that might ruffle some feathers — but it’s all part of keeping it real.

🎧 Ringside Renaissance — Authenticity Over Approval.

⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 — WrestleMania 42 Fallout Overview
03:04 — IWC Drama, Streamers & Toxicity
13:25 — Fan Behavior & Wrestler Safety
15:00 — Roman Reigns’ 1,300-Day Reign Breakdown
21:14 — CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes Possibility
26:19 — Wyatt 6 Gone & Bray Wyatt Legacy
34:02 — NXT Call-Ups, AEW Talent & Danhausen
40:03 — Road to Backlash: Fatu, Roxanne & Judgment Day
45:48 — Fixing The Bloodline Story
51:36 — Final Thoughts & Shoutouts

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CM Punk just shook WWE again… and WrestleMania might be heading into complete chaos. 😳

In this episode of the Ringside Renaissance Wrestling Podcast, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down everything coming out of WWE SmackDown in St. Louis and Monday Night RAW in Houston — and things are getting real as WrestleMania approaches.

From CM Punk’s “Pipe Bomb 2.0” promo, where he calls out WWE and even brings up ticket prices, to the growing tension involving Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Pat McAfee, this week delivered controversy, energy, and major talking points across the wrestling world.

The guys also dive into the increasing role of celebrities in WWE, including the hype around iShowSpeed at WrestleMania, and ask the big question — are celebrities adding to the show… or starting to take over?

Plus, they cover:
• Cody Rhodes’ fiery response
• Danhausen continuing to steal the spotlight (very nice… very evil 😈)
• AJ Lee and Becky Lynch backstage moment
• Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez taking a real bump from Stephanie Vaquer
• The Lita vs Liv Morgan debate
• Seth Rollins vs Gunther implications
• Rey Mysterio returning for a WrestleMania ladder match
• Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar’s contract signing with Triple H
• Early WrestleMania predictions and a live pre-show announcement

This episode is all about one thing: authenticity over approval.

No filters. No narratives. Just real takes on what’s happening in wrestling right now.

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Chapters00:00 Authenticity Over Approval
00:56 WrestleMania Build Begins
03:42 Celebrities in Wrestling
05:16 Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton & Pat McAfee Drama
09:42 Are Celebrities Taking Over WrestleMania?
17:51 Cody Rhodes Fires Back
25:43 Danhausen Steals the Show
29:45 CM Punk’s Pipe Bomb 2.0 on RAW
38:05 AJ Lee & Becky Lynch Backstage
40:28 Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez Take a Real Bump
42:03 Lita vs Liv Morgan Debate
43:44 Seth Rollins vs Gunther
45:53 iShowSpeed WrestleMania Hype
47:35 Rey Mysterio Returns for Ladder Match
48:53 Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar Contract Signing
53:13 WrestleMania Predictions + Live Pre-Show Announcement#WWE #WrestleMania #CMPunk #CodyRhodes #PatMcAfee #WWERaw #SmackDown #BrockLesnar #Gunther #WrestlingPodcast #ProWrestling #IWC

CM Punk just DESTROYED Roman Reigns at Madison Square Garden… and WWE might be completely losing control 😳

On this episode of Ringside Renaissance, Kombat Jones & Very Deadly Jesse break down the absolute chaos heading into WrestleMania—including Randy Orton’s mysterious phone call, John Cena hosting WrestleMania, and a locker room full of unpredictable storylines.

Is this the wildest WrestleMania build we’ve seen in years?

🔥 In This Episode:

CM Punk puts Roman Reigns through a table at MSG

Randy Orton’s mystery phone call 👀 (who did he call?)

John Cena announced as WrestleMania host

Brock Lesnar & Oba Femi bringing chaos

Cody Rhodes & Stephanie McMahon’s unexpected moment

Seth Rollins returns and The Vision takes over

Gunther vs Seth Rollins with no build?!

Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu concerns

Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill heating up

Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer tension

Sami Zayn U.S. Title controversy

Jelly Roll stepping into WWE

Danhausen’s rise continues

🎤 Real Talk:

This isn’t just wrestling anymore…
It’s a full-blown circus.

Legends crashing out.
Executives pulling strings.
Crowds hijacking shows.

…and somehow Randy Orton might be at the center of it all.

🏆 Main Event Focus:

Roman Reigns vs CM Punk at WrestleMania
Two heels. One spotlight.
Who really runs WWE?

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⏱️ Chapters:00:00 WrestleMania Build & Fan Reactions
04:51 SmackDown Breakdown
05:20 Jelly Roll vs Kit Wilson
09:06 John Cena Hosting WrestleMania
10:00 Ticket Prices & VIP Experience
12:23 Matt Cardona’s Impact
14:23 Sami Zayn U.S. Title Controversy
19:30 Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu
21:43 Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill
23:23 Women’s Division Storylines
26:48 Randy Orton’s Mystery Call 👀
34:15 Raw at MSG
34:43 Cody Rhodes & Stephanie McMahon
38:15 Crowd Reactions & Chants
42:02 Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi & Triple H
45:00 Gunther vs Seth Rollins
48:56 The Vision Wins Tag Titles
49:12 Possible 6-Man Tag Match
51:03 Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer
55:28 Penta & IC Title Match
57:46 CM Punk Lays Out Roman Reigns 😳
1:04:05 WrestleMania Main Event Breakdown
1:07:52 Danhausen’s Rise
1:09:53 WrestleMania Pre-Show Preview

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WWE is officially out of control heading into WrestleMania.

In this episode of the Ringside Renaissance Wrestling Podcast, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down the chaos from WWE SmackDown (March 20) and Monday Night Raw in Boston (March 23), including the explosive tension between CM Punk and Roman Reigns.

From Roman snapping while Punk laughs it off, to a wild Boston crowd, the road to WrestleMania is heating up fast.

The guys also dive into Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu, Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi, and the evolving dynamics within The Bloodline — including Jey Uso’s role moving forward.

Plus, discussion on Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill, Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer, Seth Rollins attacking Paul Heyman, Finn Bálor’s return, and the teased return of Cody Rhodes.

They also cover Randy Orton’s potential heel turn, AJ Lee and Becky Lynch, Danhausen’s rise in WWE, and early WrestleMania predictions — including what should main event Night 1 and Night 2.

If you’re following WWE Raw, SmackDown, and the road to WrestleMania, this is your full breakdown of the biggest stories right now.

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Chapters:

00:00 SmackDown & Raw Recap: Chaos Heading Into WrestleMania
02:47 Kit Wilson’s Rise in WWE
04:25 WrestleMania Build: Key Storylines & Expectations
05:13 Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu Breakdown
09:08 IWC Reactions & Ricochet Drama
10:07 R-Truth & Damian Priest as Tag Team Champions
12:01 Who’s the Best Rapper in WWE?
13:57 Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill Discussion
17:15 Randy Orton Heel Turn: Will It Work?
19:44 Cody Rhodes Crowd Reaction at WrestleMania
21:40 Aleister Black, Karrion Kross & Sami Zayn Comparisons
23:46 Danhausen’s Growing Presence in WWE
26:21 When Will Cody Rhodes Return?
27:32 Wrestling Video Game Nostalgia
28:15 WWE Raw Boston Recap
28:43 Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi Rivalry
30:05 Boston Crowd Reaction on Raw
31:18 The Usos & LA Knight Tension
34:38 Jey Uso & Bloodline Storyline
37:32 Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer
38:16 Finn Bálor Returns for Revenge
38:53 CM Punk & Roman Reigns Promo Breakdown
43:08 Roman Reigns & The Usos Attack CM Punk
45:06 WrestleMania Main Event Predictions (Night 1 & 2)
46:07 Additional WrestleMania Predictions
48:07 Raw at Madison Square Garden Preview
49:06 AJ Lee & Becky Lynch Discussion
49:34 Seth Rollins Attacks Paul Heyman
50:28 WrestleMania Build: Final Thoughts
54:30 Kill Tony WrestleMania Show#WWE #WWERaw #SmackDown #CMPunk #RomanReigns #WrestleMania #TheBloodline #CodyRhodes #SethRollins #BrockLesnar #RheaRipley #WrestlingPodcast

Roman Reigns calls CM Punk old, Randy Orton makes Cody Rhodes bleed, and WWE Raw 3:16 Day delivers chaos as the Road to WrestleMania heats up.

In this episode of the Ringside Renaissance Wrestling Podcast, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down everything from WWE SmackDown and WWE Raw 3:16 Day, covering the biggest moments, storylines, and WrestleMania implications across WWE.

• Roman Reigns vs CM Punk turns personal after Roman calls Punk “old,” sparking major reactions across the wrestling world

• Randy Orton snaps on Cody Rhodes during a shocking contract signing, leaving Cody bloodied and escalating their WrestleMania feud

• WWE Raw 3:16 Day recap and key moments shaping the Road to WrestleMania

• The rise of Danhausen and his growing impact on WWE television

• Seth Rollins, Paul Heyman, and the mystery surrounding the masked storyline

• Oba Femi face-to-face with Brock Lesnar in a major breakout moment

• Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill and the evolving women’s championship picture

• AJ Lee, Bayley, and Becky Lynch WrestleMania build-up

• Finn Bálor and Judgment Day storyline developments

• The Miz, Kit Wilson, and Jelly Roll bring chaos to Miz TV

• Penta El Zero Miedo defends the Intercontinental Championship

• The Rock, The Bloodline, and WrestleMania speculation and predictions

• Randy Orton’s heel turn and what it means for Cody Rhodes

• The politics of wrestling fandom and divided fan reactions

• Whether Roman Reigns vs CM Punk is building toward a major showdown

• Why Oba Femi could be WWE’s next breakout star

• Full WrestleMania predictions and storyline analysis

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Chapters

00:00 Road to WrestleMania Intro
03:41 AEW – MJF Terry Funk Tribute
04:24 WWE SmackDown Recap
04:43 Wyatt Sicks vs MFT’s
07:52 Rise of Danhausen, Miz TV, Kit Wilson & Jelly Roll
15:02 Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill Build
20:31 Men’s & Women’s WrestleMania Storylines
23:24 Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton Contract Signing
28:40 Randy Orton Heel Turn
31:56 WWE Raw 3:16 Day Recap
34:10 Wrestling Fandom Politics
36:23 Seth Rollins, Paul Heyman & Masked Storyline
39:39 Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar Face-Off
43:53 AJ Lee, Bayley & Becky Lynch Build
45:14 Penta Intercontinental Championship Defense
46:04 Judgment Day & Finn Bálor
46:37 Roman Reigns & The Usos
48:00 Roman Reigns vs CM Punk Promo
54:34 The Rock, Bloodline & WrestleMania Predictions

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