The Basement Bookers

Basement Bookers Podcast breaks down WWE Crown Jewel (Saturday, 8:00 AM ET) with bold picks, spicy takes, and one ruthless tiebreaker. We cover Roman Reigns vs Bronson Reed (Australian Street Fight), John Cena vs AJ Styles, Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs Cody Rhodes, and Stephanie Vaquer (Women’s World Champ) vs Tiffany Stratton—plus thoughts on Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY drama and Raw’s commercial over...

BasementJer & the Rizzest Baldest Man break down WWE RAW: why the Rhea Ripley/IYO SKY opener didn’t land, the Roman–Jey Bloodline reset, Seth Rollins’ shaky “Vision,” and the direction of John Cena’s farewell run (AJ, Brock, GUNTHER?). Plus: TNA x NXT “Showdown,” women’s division notes, and live-event pricing rants. ► X: @BasementJer @RichTheRiz • Business: Basementbookers@gmail.com

BasementJer and RichTheRiz break down Wrestlepalooza 2025—the highs, lows, and the “very mid” moments. We open with overall impressions, then dive into John Cena vs Brock Lesnar (short and undercooked), the Usos vs The 2 Brons with LA Knight as special ref, Stephanie Vaquer vs IYO SKY (best pure wrestling on the card), the mixed tag (Seth Rollins & Becky vs AJ Lee & CM Punk), and the main...

WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025 is here, live from Indianapolis—and we’ve got full predictions and spicy takes! We break down John Cena vs Brock Lesnar (confirmed to OPEN the show), Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship, CM Punk & AJ Lee vs Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch, IYO SKY vs Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Title, and The Usos vs The Vision (Bronson Reed &...

Basement Bookers Podcast breaks down the week in WWE: reports of Andrade’s WWE exit and what really happened, Dominik Mysterio capturing the AAA Mega Championship, AJ Lee’s return build on RAW ahead of Wrestlepalooza, SmackDown fallout, and Worlds Collide highlights. Plus quick thoughts on WWE’s WrestleMania 43 heading to Riyadh in 2027.   WWE Raw preview (AJ Lee & Punk face Rollins & Beck...

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...

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 fo...

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 su...

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...

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 i...

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 McInty...

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...

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 ne...

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.   📌 Let us know your predictions in the c...

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 m...

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   Plu...

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!...

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 Worl...

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 &a...

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 tankin...

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-ri...

The Basement Bookers are back with full WWE Backlash 2025 predictions! From Dominic Mysterio defending the Intercontinental Championship to John Cena and Randy Orton possibly writing the final chapter in their legendary rivalry, we're calling every match! 💬 Let us know YOUR picks in the comments below! 👑 Who walks out champion? Who gets buried? And could Logan Paul break the system?! 00:00 - Wel...

🎙️ This week on the Basement Bookers Podcast: We react to WWE's latest roster cuts — including Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Gigi Dolin, Shotzi, and more — and give our unfiltered takes on who got done dirty, who might bounce back, and what this means for the future of WWE.   PLUS: We react to the spicy new Hot Ones-style WWE video featuring Liv Morgan & Dominik Mysterio. Is this the best Judgme...

No middle ground! The Basement Bookers throw down a WrestleMania review where it's Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down — no "it was fine" allowed. We break down the matches, surprises, and jaw-dropping moments from this year's biggest show. PLUS, we check out The Rock’s mild appearance on The Pat McAfee Show where He receives a glazing worthy of The Rock and what it means for the WWE Universe moving forward....

With Basement Jer still on vacation, Rich the Riz struggles with technology to bring you picks and predictions for WrestleMania 41! Jer provides his predictions via pre-taped segments.