Basement Bookers Podcast — brand new episode! Jer & Rich The Riz break down WWE’s week: Clash in Paris results and the wild fallout on SmackDown and Raw. John Cena vs Logan Paul delivered, Roman’s saga marches on, Becky Lynch makes a statement for The Vision, and AJ LEE RETURNS to confront Becky & Seth—setting the stage for a blockbuster mixed tag with CM Punk.

What we cover

Clash in Paris highlights: Cena vs Logan Paul, Roman vs Bronson, Fatal 4-Way main event

Becky Lynch goes full Vision—low blow to Punk & Monday follow-up

SmackDown: Cena farewell segment, Sami Zayn’s U.S. Open Challenge, Brock’s F-5 storm

AJ Lee’s return implications: mixed tag trajectory, Becky vs AJ IC picture

Tag scene shakeups: Street Profits tension, Usos path vs Bronn & Bronson

Women’s title lanes: IYO SKY vs Stephanie Vaquer watch, Asuka variable

Where does LA Knight fit next?

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It’s the 600th episode of the Basement Bookers Podcast 🎉 and what better way to celebrate than with our full WWE Clash in Paris 2025 Picks & Predictions!

We’re breaking down all 5 matches on the card, including:

John Cena vs Logan Paul in a massive main event

Seth Rollins vs CM Punk vs Jey Uso vs LA Knight in a World Title Fatal 4-Way

Roman Reigns vs Bronson Reed

Becky Lynch vs Nikki Bella for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship

Rusev vs Sheamus in a Donnybrook Match

Plus: our bold predictions for surprise appearances, potential Brock Lesnar interference, and the fallout heading into Wrestlepalooza.

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This week on the Basement Bookers Podcast, we cover one of the most stacked weeks in wrestling news:

Raja Jackson’s controversial Psycho Stew incident and Rampage Jackson’s response

The future of Naomi’s Women’s World Championship and calls for an interim champ

Two years since Bray Wyatt’s passing and the Wyatt 6 holding gold

The dreaded Chris Jericho Vortex and rumors of his WWE return

Shock surrounding Hulk Hogan’s passing and wild speculation

Clash in Paris 2025 preview: Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed, John Cena vs. Logan Paul, and more

The Basement Bookers keep it real with no filters, no fluff — just raw wrestling talk.

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Welcome to the Basement Bookers Podcast with your boys Rich The Riz and BasementJer! This week, we dive into the wild world of wrestling with hot takes on Naomi’s mysterious absence (pregnancy rumors?), Stephanie Vaquer’s next opponent for Clash in Paris, and a crazy idea for an evil doctor storyline. We also rant about bringing back Stone Cold Steve Austin to shake up the WWE Universe, Finn Balor’s puppet shenanigans at TripleMania, and why Natalia’s stuck in a boring role. Plus, thoughts on The Rock, Cody Rhodes, and the women’s division. Subscribe, like, and drop your thoughts in the comments!

🔥 Topics Covered:

Naomi’s health issue and its impact on the women’s championship

Pitching an evil doctor stable in WWE

Finn Balor vs. Mr. Iguana’s puppet at TripleMania

Natalia’s wasted potential on Raw

Stone Cold Steve Austin’s dream return to face Cody Rhodes

The Rock’s ego and WWE’s creative struggles

Women’s division woes: Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax, and more

0:00 - Intro and Subscribe Call-to-Action

1:30 - Naomi’s Absence and Pregnancy Speculation

4:20 - Stephanie Vaquer’s Clash in Paris Match

7:00 - Evil Doctor Storyline Pitch

12:30 - Finn Balor’s Puppet Moment at TripleMania

18:00 - Natalia’s Creative Struggles

23:30 - Stone Cold Steve Austin’s Dream Return

34:00 - The Rock’s Influence and WWE’s Issues

40:00 - Women’s Division Frustrations

46:00 - Closing Thoughts and Subscribe Plea

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The Basement Bookers Podcast is back with our full WWE SummerSlam 2025 review — no night-by-night split, just straight talk on the biggest matches, wildest moments, and all the fallout you need to know!

We break down:

Cody Rhodes vs John Cena in a brutal Street Fight for the WWE Championship

Seth Rollins’ surprise return and shocking cash-in on CM Punk

Gunther’s war with CM Punk and what it means for his future

Naomi stealing the win over Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY

Jade Cargill’s rocky night vs Tiffany Stratton

Jelly Roll’s celebrity performance against Logan Paul & Randy Orton

Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss’ Tag Title reign and where it’s headed

Brock Lesnar’s return & possible John Cena showdown

Plus: Karrion Kross & Scarlett’s “alumni” rumors, Wyatt 6 chaos, and our predictions for Clash in Paris

We give you honest match reviews, storyline speculation, fantasy booking, and plenty of laughs along the way. This is the most uncut WWE review you’ll hear anywhere.

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The Basement Bookers are back with a full preview of WWE Summerslam 2025!

We break down every confirmed match and fantasy book the biggest moments of the summer!

🔥 Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena – Will it be Cena’s last match?

🛡️ CM Punk takes on GUNTHER in a dream showdown

👑 Naomi, Rhea Ripley, and IYO SKY clash for the Women’s Championship

🤠 Randy Orton & Jelly Roll team up vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul

💼 Fallout from Money in the Bank

🗣️ Plus Roxanne Perez, LA Knight, and TLC Tag Title talk

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This week, we pay tribute to one of wrestling’s most iconic figures—Hulk Hogan. From slamming Andre to forming the NWO and his WrestleMania showdown with The Rock, we reflect on the Hulkster’s legacy, impact, and influence on the entire industry.

We also preview WWE SummerSlam 2025, including:

John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes: Street Fight Showdown

Gunther vs. CM Punk

TLC Tag Title Chaos with the Wyatt 6

Liv Morgan, Roxanne Perez, Becky Lynch storylines

Surprise tag team: Andrade & Rey Fenix?

Fallout from Chelsea Green’s social media exit

Ric Flair health update

Who’s missing from the card? (Where’s LA Knight?!)

We speak from the heart, we speculate wild, and we call it like we see it. You’re not gonna want to miss this one.

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0:00 – Intro: “What you gonna do, brother?” Tribute Begins

1:55 – Reflecting on Hulk Hogan’s Impact on Wrestling

5:45 – Top 3 Hulk Hogan Moments (Andre, NWO, The Rock)

10:10 – Was the Andre Slam Planned? Different Stories

13:22 – The Pre-Internet Wrestling Magic

16:05 – NWO Changed the Business Forever

18:50 – Rock vs. Hogan: Crowd Control Masterclass

22:15 – Hogan’s Legacy vs. Online Hate

24:00 – Japan Run: Hogan vs. Tiger Mask

25:05 – Final Thoughts: RIP Terry Bollea

26:00 – Cena vs. Cody Rhodes SummerSlam Street Fight Preview

30:35 – Will Cody Turn Heel?

32:58 – Gunther vs. CM Punk Speculation

35:10 – TLC Tag Team Title Chaos w/ Wyatt 6

38:55 – Rey Fenix & Andrade Tag Team Push?

41:20 – Freebird Rule for Wyatt 6? Bo Dallas & Rowan

43:40 – Becky Lynch as IC Champion – Women’s Title Outlook

46:30 – Liv Morgan, Roxanne Perez & Bayley Direction

49:10 – Rhea Ripley’s Star Power Compared to Roman

50:45 – Where is LA Knight?!

52:35 – Chelsea Green Social Media Fallout

58:05 – Ric Flair Health Update – Cancer-Free

59:30 – Closing Thoughts on Hogan, Legacy, and Troll Culture

1:04:30 – What Happens After SummerSlam?

1:07:00 – Outro – Share Your Hogan Memories, Follow @BasementJer & @RichTheRiz

The fallout from WWE Evolution 2025 is HERE, and the Basement Bookers are breaking it all down — unfiltered and unleashed. From Naomi’s shocking cash-in to Goldberg’s war with GUNTHER, we’re talking full match reactions, storytelling breakdowns, and bold predictions as WWE heads into Summerslam and Clash at the Castle: Paris.

Did WWE book it right? Did the women’s Battle Royal deliver? What’s next for Seth Rollins and LA Knight? Is CM Punk playing games with Cena? Plus, a wild promo theory about MJF, Charlotte Flair slander, and why no one is talking about Shayna Baszler.

🎙️ This episode is STACKED — timestamped below for easy jumping.

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00:00 – Intro: Piping hot coffee & Evolution reaction

01:50 – Goldberg vs GUNTHER: Was it satisfying?

06:10 – LA Knight vs Seth Rollins: Solid match or just “there”?

08:30 – Naomi cashes in! A crowd moment done right

12:00 – Naomi vs Jade Cargill aftermath

14:40 – Women’s Battle Royal: Bianca, Nia, and Shayna Baszler shade

17:50 – Lyra Valkyria vs Becky Lynch vs Bayley: Strong showing or filler?

21:10 – JC Jane retains… but for how long?

24:30 – Charlotte Flair returns (UGH) & Alexa Bliss alliance

26:00 – Trish Stratus vs Tiffany Stratton: Respect to the legend

28:20 – Evolution production notes & crowd energy

31:00 – Clash at the Castle Paris predictions

34:00 – CM Punk vs Cena Summerslam setup teased

36:30 – Who faces Seth Rollins at Summerslam?

38:45 – MJF “Caterpillar” promo deep dive and chaos

42:10 – MJF vs Ricochet possibility

44:00 – Final thoughts & shoutouts