he Basement Bookers are back to break down WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event 2025—including Goldberg’s retirement match, shocking developments in the Evolution card, and who’s walking out with the power. Plus, a look at resurfaced lost Bray Wyatt media, the harsh reality of online hate in wrestling, and some of the funniest promos this side of Jacob Fatu.

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00:00 - Intro: Saturday Night's Main Event & Evolution Picks Setup

01:20 - Goldberg vs Gunther: Retirement Match Breakdown

05:45 - Could Roman Return? Tagline Theory: “No One Spared, Everyone Speared”

07:25 - Drew McIntyre vs Randy Orton: “Back to Back” Comeback Clash

10:58 - Solo Sikoa vs Jimmy Uso: Family Feud for the U.S. Title

14:10 - Will Jey or Jacob Fatu Interfere?

15:35 - LA Knight vs Seth Rollins: Control of Power or Just Revenge?

20:30 - Rollins Faction Future: Bron Breakker or Bust?

22:05 - Evolution Pick Change: Nikki Bella In, Stephanie Vacare Out?

25:10 - Why Nikki Might Win: Liv Morgan’s Injury Fallout

27:00 - Tiebreaker Rules for Main Event Time (15 vs 21 Minutes)

29:45 - Final Pick Switch: JC Jane Over Jordynne Grace for NXT Women’s Title

31:45 - Lost Media Segment: Bray Wyatt’s WWE 2K22 MyRise Footage Reaction

34:50 - Jacob Fatu Promo Parody: Kevin Hart “By Myself” Clip Breakdown

36:30 - WCW RoboCop Story: Oreos, Echoes, and Robo Wants a Snack

39:40 - GTA Star Wars Droid Skit: “Hello There!” Inside Joke Reveal

41:20 - Wrestlers With Most Online Hate: Breakdown of CryptoManiacs Study

45:05 - Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax, Mercedes, Tegan Knox & More

48:00 - Generational Problem: Keyboard Hate vs Face-to-Face Respect

51:10 - Goldberg Again?! But Not Really – Nuance in Criticism

52:50 - Social Media Incentivizes Negativity: Algorithms and Attention

55:10 - “Controversy Creates Cash” – Engagement by Outrage

57:00 - Final Thoughts: Don’t Be a Dick Online, Seriously

59:10 - Wrap-Up: No Livestream This Weekend, Evolution Watch Party Details

1:00:45 - Monday Night RAW Watchalong Reminder + Final Sign-Off

This week on the Basement Bookers Podcast, we break down WWE Evolution 2025 with full picks and predictions for every match on the card—including surprise scenarios, title changes, and how it might all connect to SummerSlam.

Plus, we cover the fallout from Night of Champions, including the aftermath of Cena vs. Punk, Solo's golden rise, and what’s next for Jade Cargill, Naomi, Becky Lynch, and more. We also talk about the battle royal mystery, WarGames vs. Survivor Series booking, and Cena’s possible last match.

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00:00 Intro Banter

02:40 SmackDown & Bloodline Talk

07:50 Night of Champions Fallout

13:20 Cena’s Last Ride?

17:00 Evolution Predictions Begin

20:45 Rhea Ripley vs. Io Sky

24:10 Jade Cargill vs. Naomi

28:30 Evolution Battle Royal Predictions

34:00 Trish Stratus vs. Tiffany Stratton

36:00 Liv Morgan Injury + Women’s Tag Talk

40:00 Iconics Return Tangent + Squirrel Internet

43:20 WarGames vs. Survivor Series Debate

47:10 Becky Lynch Theme & Heel Turn

50:00 Final Picks Recap

53:00 Outro Banter

The Basement Bookers are breaking down the full card for WWE Night of Champions 2025 and the King & Queen of the Ring finals!

We’re talking:

Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton – Legacy explodes!

CM Punk vs. John Cena – WWE Championship clash!

Asuka vs. Jade Cargill – Who takes the crown?

Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez in a street fight!

Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa for the U.S. Title

Plus: Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross and wild theories on Cross not taking back bumps 👀

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00:00 – Intro: Welcome back to the Basement!

02:35 – Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton (King of the Ring)

08:40 – Asuka vs. Jade Cargill (Queen of the Ring)

15:52 – John Cena vs. CM Punk (WWE Title)

26:30 – Is CM Punk a hypocrite?

33:50 – Will Seth Rollins cash in?

36:00 – Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa (U.S. Title)

40:15 – Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez (Street Fight)

46:05 – Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross

56:00 – Kross bump theory & WWE’s stop/start booking

1:03:40 – Final Match Predictions Recap

1:07:00 – Outro: Bookers' message + Subscriber shoutout

This week on the Basement Bookers Podcast:

🔥 Liv Morgan’s shoulder injury shakes up WWE plans

🔥 John Cena channels the pipe bomb against CM Punk – full breakdown

🔥 Seth’s “Dangerous Freakin’ Alliance” – hit or miss?

🔥 Goldberg vs GUNTHER?

🔥 Queen & King of the Ring predictions

🔥 Wyatt 6 tag team chaos incoming

🔥 Plus: Jimmy & Jacob’s Bloodline future, Naomi’s cash-in path, and more!

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00:00 – Intro & Pepper King Returns

02:15 – Liv Morgan Injury Fallout

06:42 – Tag Team Future: Raquel & Roxanne?

12:31 – Mercedes Moné Belt Collector Debate

19:40 – Seth’s Dangerous Freakin’ Alliance

24:10 – LA Knight vs Seth: Does It Work?

29:00 – Money in the Bank Briefcase Logic

33:25 – Goldberg vs GUNTHER Setup

36:00 – Queen & King of the Ring Brackets

43:10 – Oscar’s Return & Tournament Picks

48:20 – Cena vs Punk Promo Analysis

55:33 – Punk’s Legacy: Did He Peak at the Pipe Bomb?

01:02:40 – Naomi’s MITB Strategy

01:08:15 – Wyatt 6 Tag Team Plans

01:14:45 – Jade, B-Fab & Meachin Faction?

01:18:55 – AJ Styles in the IC Title Picture

01:21:10 – Outro & Spiteful Subscriptions

The Basement Bookers are back to break down WWE Money in the Bank 2025! This episode is all about the fallout, from Naomi’s huge ladder match win to Seth Rollins claiming the briefcase and the “key to the power.” We talk Rhea Ripley’s status, Becky’s new title reign, the Queen and King of the Ring brackets, the Judgment Day lore, and what’s next for Jey Uso after his short but historic run as World Champ.

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📌 Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Forest Review & Homelander Cody

03:22 - Naomi wins MITB! Women's Ladder Match Breakdown

06:45 - Rhea Ripley’s Role & Queen of the Ring Setup

09:40 - Becky Lynch wins IC Title, Evolution Triple Threat?

13:00 - Dominik Mysterio vs Octagon Jr – AAA/WWE Moment

15:45 - Queen of the Ring Picks: Jade, Alexa, Charlotte

18:30 - Roxanne Perez’s Rise & Judgment Day Prospects

21:10 - Seth Rollins Wins MITB – The Power Shift Begins

25:00 - What is “The Power”? Triple H's Master Plan

28:25 - Jey Uso Overworked – Gunther Reclaims Gold

32:40 - Cody’s Vodka Tour Bus & MITB Shenanigans

34:10 - Gunther vs Sami or Ilja? King of the Ring Hype

37:35 - Tag Division Talk – USOs, Lucha Bros, & The Problem

41:00 - Ron Killings is Serious Now – First Feud Speculation

44:10 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action: What’s Next?

The Basement Bookers Podcast is back with a stacked episode of wild predictions, deep dives, and fantasy booking chaos for WWE Money in the Bank 2025, live this Saturday from the Inglewood Inuit Dome!

Join @BasementJer and @RichTheRiz as they call every match, from Seth Rollins chasing power to Naomi’s time to shine, and even a big tag team clash with John Cena & Logan Paul vs Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso.

We break down the potential cash-ins, wild cards, and what might be next for WWE’s biggest names. Is the MITB concept worn out? Should it go back to WrestleMania? And what’s next for R-Truth? We answer all that and more.

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0:00 - Intro and opening banter

2:20 - Why Rich thinks Money in the Bank is better than Royal Rumble

5:45 - Has the Money in the Bank concept lost its shine?

8:40 - Men’s Money in the Bank predictions begin

10:05 - Seth Rollins as the logical favorite

12:20 - Solo Sikoa as a strong second pick

15:45 - El Grande Americano and the Chad Gable theory

18:00 - Rollins, Solo, LA Knight order of picks

20:55 - Is Seth being positioned as the next top guy?

24:00 - Becky Lynch vs Lyra Valkyria predictions

26:50 - Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match breakdown

28:30 - Naomi as the pick to win MITB

30:15 - Why MITB favors heels

32:10 - Roxanne Perez as a dangerous sleeper pick

35:00 - Stacked women’s MITB match analysis

37:25 - Cena and Logan Paul vs Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso

40:15 - Can Cena still go in a tag match?

43:00 - Swerve ideas and potential cash-ins

45:20 - Main event match time predictions

48:00 - The R-Truth situation and release reactions

52:40 - Fantasy booking R-Truth’s final WWE run

58:10 - WWE vs AEW business differences and UK negotiations

1:00:30 - Could R-Truth get a legends deal?

1:03:00 - Final thoughts and wrap-up

WWE SmackDown is THREE hours long — and The Basement Bookers are fantasy booking the entire show! From new champions to bold storylines, we’re reshaping the blue brand with our own hands.

John Cena’s descent into darkness? Jimmy Uso teaming with Rey Fenix?! Seth Rollins running a Wish-version Bloodline?! In this episode, Basement Jer & Rich the Riz go deep on:

Why Raw’s ratings are tanking

Fixing the women’s division

The future of the Wyatt 6

Who should feud with John Cena

Our personal fantasy booking for SmackDown’s roster

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Money in the Bank qualifiers, Saturday Night’s Main Event review, and surprise WWE returns — it’s all here! The Basement Bookers break down every match, fallout, and future storyline on the road to MITB.

Join Basement Jer and Rich the Riz as they react to Cena’s heel tactics, Bronson Reed's shocking return, Zelina Vega’s title reign, and how Seth Rollins may be plotting Punk’s downfall. From in-ring time analysis to fantasy booking MITB, we cover it all!

0:00 - Intro & Goal: 103 Subscribers 2:15 - Saturday Night’s Main Event Vibes 4:20 - Rollins & Breakker vs Punk & Zayn (+Bronson Reed Returns) 12:05 - Women’s Match Discussion (Vega vs Chelsea) 18:45 - Cena vs Truth: Ron Cena Rises 22:10 - Priest vs Drew Cage Match Critique 27:55 - Main Event: Logan Paul vs Jey Uso w/ Cena & Cody Chaos 34:30 - MITB Men’s Qualifiers Preview 41:10 - MITB Women’s Qualifiers Breakdown 48:05 - White 6 Returns on Bray’s Birthday 51:50 - Roman Reigns’ Birthday + Final Thoughts