Rich the Riz & Basement Jer

The Basement Bookers

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An entertaining journey down the road of pro wrestling as seen through the eyes of two best friends of twenty years, and the occasional peek into their wacky lives...or something like that. Wrestling made them friends; lifelong ball-busting made them family.

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Rich the Riz & Basement Jer

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Sports

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basementbookers.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 114: Payback Fallout and the Lost Episode 07.05.2016

This week, the Bookers Triskaidekaphobia, Payback results, Enzo’s injury, Camp WWE, and the options available for the newest Future Endeavored list. Jer books Cena’s return and US Title implications, Ryback’s issues, brand vs character, and Episode 113.

The 411 24.04.2016

In our weekly tryout, we ask, "What’s the 411?" We speculate on Zeb's whereabouts and discuss memories of Chyna. Watch out for the #SPOILER from 15:25 to 22:56!!! We book a new responsibility for Mauro and discuss buying TNA. Jer retires and un-retires and is butthurt that the VaudeVillains spoke and appeared in color. The Tag tourney confuses us and Jer feels like Sami is too generico.

Episode 111: The law firm of Roman Strowman and Rowan 16.04.2016

This week we sort of review the Dolph Ziggler movie called countdown, Jer wants invest in TNA we almost steal the name but we fix it, we go over the tag team tournament, NXT also the law firm of Roman Strowman and Rowan. Also in this episode RAW stuff Smackdown stuff and duct tape.

Episode 110: WrestleMania Fallout 10.04.2016

This episode was so big it took a whole day to edit! During our review of the events of WrestleMania week, Jer explains the R/PG rating criteria, Rich declares Maryse a chienne, Jer gives Roman new music then reenacts the Rock/Wyatt segment, Raw debuts, and Rich fixes Summer Rae’s promos.

Episode : WrestleMania Takeover Dallas Star 02.04.2016

It's here and we are fresh off an awesome NXT Takeover that did not disappoint! Not only that but it's the most awesome time of the year WRESTLEMANIA TIME and we make picks. Who is prediction champ this week? Who is the most baller superstar according to Forbes?

Episode 108: Takeover: Dallas Predictions 27.03.2016

In addition to our early predictions for NXT Takeover: Dallas, we discuss the difference between a lariat and a clothesline in honor of Stan "The Lariat" Hansen being inducted into the WWE HoF, slow garage door scenes, the worst Wrestlemania card in history, and we've added a stipulation for our predictions!

Episode 107: Nightmare on edit street 20.03.2016

This week we talk about Roadblock, Hogan V Gawker, Riz defends Miz, Death to the Diva title, other stuff and be sure to play the Riz cough mini game take a shot every time Rich coughs! (DRINK RESPONSIBLY)

Episode 107: Nightmare on edit street 20.03.2016

This week we talk about Roadblock, Hogan V Gawker, Riz defends Miz, Death to the Diva title, other stuff and be sure to play the Riz cough mini game take a shot every time Rich coughs! (DRINK RESPONSIBLY)

Episode 106: Roadblock 12.03.2016

In addition to our Roadblock predictions, we discuss Ken Anderson's firing, DVR issues, Hulk Hogan vs Terry Bollea and their "manhoods", WWE's list of best Diva's matches, Swagger's whereabouts, and Tyler Breeze's problems. Also, Basement Jer continues his feud with HHH in a new recurring segment.

Episode 105: The episode about nothing or is it 05.03.2016

It's chill time over in the basement this week as we shoot the breeze about some of the happenings in WWE this week as we approach dat Roadblock Jer makes a maybe wrestlemania challenge, Rich forgets a thing also Baywatch can you see the roadblock!

Episode 104: Here Comes the Money 27.02.2016

In addition to our Fastlane review, we discuss the Network and its gems such as the Gangstas interview with JR in SMW, Ryback's attitude change, and Taker's dick punch. Rich rebooks the AJ/Jericho finish as Jer mixes up Fastlane and Payback, and we re-brand the brand extension. Oh, and the return of Shane O'Mac.

Episode 103: Fast Lane in a windowless van 20.02.2016

You know what time it is the Fast Lane prediction edition of the Basement Bookers podcast! Rich T. Riz has your headlines and Jer reacts to them. We also try to solve the enigma that is Bray Wyatt all this and more so grab your favorite beverage and come hang! Find us on twitter @BasementBookers @Richtheriz @BasementJer also Basement Bookers on FB

Episode 102: Thank You, Daniel Bryan 14.02.2016

In addition to extensive discussion of Daniel Bryan and his career, Jer hates on CM Punk and we discuss the viability of the Anaconda Vice as a legitimate submission hold. Jer books a Roman Reigns heel turn, heel Rey, and injured former-indie guys in WWE.

Episode 101: Don’t be a Jannetty 101 06.02.2016

This is episode is definitely rated R for realness Not safe for work at all. This week the bookers are just shooting the breeze not tyler. talking about perfect strangers, The payback main event, Colt 45,Rich slips TNA stuff and also some "Sunny" stuff. Don't wanna give away anything else come on by! Don't be a Jannetty. Also we take a break from a real sport and give our Super Bowl picks.

Episode 100: Rumble Talk 31.01.2016

On our milestone 100th episode, we discuss the Rumble while dealing with the pitfalls of Periscope. Kiss stealing, R Truth is the straight man, Mauro is awesome, Jer does a great HHH impression, and the Greek gods of wrestling.

Episode 99: Problems but a Rumble ain’t one 24.01.2016

That's right you guessed it, it is indeed Royal Rumble time the first stop on the road to Wrestlemania. Not only do we make our picks for the winner of the Rumble and of course the undercard. We talk about Sunny, A change in TNA and a whole bunch of ridiculous things are said between two brothers from other mothers. Guest starring Seth Rollins action figure!

Episode 98: Rants, Intermission, and Alternatives 17.01.2016

This week, we discuss "crazy bitches," the Hot Potato Title, UFC, Mauro Renallo, and alternatives to WWE. Jer quotes Sheryl Crow, Rich loses his train of thought because he got drunk too quick, then he rants on Dwayne's "brass ring" comment. Jer gives us an intermission monologue, and much more.

Episode 97: Mr. Bricky Royal Rumble Master 09.01.2016

This week we talk about the Royal Rumble match, Rich the riz brings you The official top 10 out of the top 25 of the best matches of the year, we discuss using a brick inside a sock as the ultimate equalizer. Tricking Kevin Owens into booby trapped birthday cake. Basement Jer makes an announcement about the Royal Rumble match. This is the Basement Bookers! Never ever hit a person with a brick it's...

Episode 96: Rants and an Amusement Park 03.01.2016

Rich rants on the Rock and discusses the state of WM32, Jer directs MizTV and has an obvious Word of the Day. We book Elias Samson's new gimmick, and Cena gets an amusement park.

Episode 95: Post X-Mas Slammy things 27.12.2015

This week we talk about how the whatever annual Slammy awards and Tribute to the troops, defending Kevin Owens the dirty heel, We speculate on why Vince is showing up on Monday and Rich still hates that you didn't boo Undertaker.

Episode 94: TLC and Takeover London Results 21.12.2015

This week we discuss how the TLC sh!t sandwich tasted as we were pleasantly surprised by the outcome. Holiday woes, Rich mixes metaphors, heel Booker T, Stone Cold Roman Cena, Bayley, and Rich has a challenge for the Bookers Universe. We fix the WWE announce teams and TNA creative, and we book Emma's super heel turn and Finn Balor's main roster debut

Episode 93: TLC Predictions AKA Sh*t sandwich 13.12.2015

This week we drag ourselves through the upcoming TLC event coming up this Sunday as well as the highly anticipated NXT takeover: London. Also we briefly talk about two ufc fights, Sting, Thrillseekers, Bootleg tapes, old computer stuff and more.

Episode 92: Not a Rant 05.12.2015

This week, Jer has a theory about the Foley family, gets confused about the US states, and wants to fix the WWE WHC, while Rich doesn't know movies and has a major gripe with this week's SD. We also discuss last week's Joe/Finn contract signing, and as is a recurring theme, #WinsMatter

Episode 91: Survivor Series fallout 29.11.2015

This week we talk about the brutal Survivor Series with some technical difficulties on top. We are talking about batting cage matches, each of us book WM32, Ideas for Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan. Also giving thanks and stuff.

Episode 90: Survivor Series Predictions 22.11.2015

This week we make our Survivor Series predictions, an offer to TNA, and Jer starts beef with Taz. Rich has a defective cap, and asks who Uncle Bob is. We try to stay on the rails, but end up with some prostitution revelations. Feelings, Sheamus cashing in MitB, jobs for Tamina, movies, and referee translators.

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