Episode Summary

The year’s almost over, so we’re closing the book on WWE with a full “Year in Review” run-through. No hot-take chasing, no revisionist history—just what actually mattered: the biggest moments, the storylines that hit (and missed), the surprises, the injuries, the returns, and the debates we’re still having heading into January.

In This Episode

• Netflix era kickoff for RAW + early-year presentation changes
• Royal Rumble recap and why Jey Uso’s win mattered
• Elimination Chamber chaos: Cody/Rock “sell your soul” angle + the John Cena heel shock
• WrestleMania 41 fallout: Paul Heyman’s betrayal, Seth’s “architect” moment, and what it set up
• Money in the Bank: Naomi’s run + why it felt earned; Seth as Mr. MITB
• SummerSlam highlights, returns, title shifts, and what worked vs what didn’t
• The ESPN/PLE pricing controversy + the “Wrestlepalooza” disappointment
• Survivor Series WarGames recap + Cena’s final PLE discussion
• Saturday Night’s Main Event: Cena’s final match debate (and why the finish hit a nerve)
• Current State of WWE heading into January: injuries, title picture, factions, and what’s next
• Holiday sendoff + quick sports shoutout

Big Takes / Debates

• Rock/Cody alignment felt confusing and never fully paid off
• Cena’s heel run had fire… then got repetitive without consistent Rock follow-through
• Cena tapping out in his final match felt disrespectful (strong disagreement on the finish)
• WWE’s move from Peacock pricing to ESPN created real fan backlash

Next Episode Preview

We’re doing an End-of-Year Awards Show: best match, best promo, MVPs, worst botches, and more.