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.

Author

Rich the Riz & Basement Jer

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Sports

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Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 89: Dembrackets #MESSY 15.11.2015

This week we make another run at a periscope podcast combo and it's a disaster or is it!? Talkin bout the heavyweight title tourney, Colt 45 and moonshine, Jer believing he is the TiVo of words, Booking the future of the heavyweight title and the conspiracy to take out Rollins! Don't miss the introduction of the STEP LADDER MATCH!

Episode 88: Periscope Debut and Seth’s Injury 07.11.2015

We talk extensively about the implications of Seth Rollins' terrible knee injury as we debut live on Periscope, and book the upcoming WWE WHC tournament to be held at Survivor Series. Seth as the Joker of WWE, Cesaro's curse, Legos vs Jigsaw puzzles, old TVs, and we discuss filler while trying to avoid using filler.

Episode 87: Halloween Hell in a cell 31.10.2015

On this sort of Halloween edition we talk a little about what went down at hell in a cell, Ronda Rousey and a possible WWE run, the importance of the little things in character development, Jer mixes up WM 7 with WM 9 and Rich talks teaching wrasslin in schools. Also the match of the week! Kettle bell ball SACKS!

Episode 86: Hell in a Cell Predictions 25.10.2015

In addition to our HiaC predictions, we book wacky gimmicks, Jer thinks Randy Orton has shoulder dysplasia and dislikes delayed vertical suplexes and corporate people, while Rich is done with balls. We also talk about regional hats, Stevie Wonder, the Peeple app, water on Mars, and Jer books James Storm's main roster debut.

Episode 85: Respect 17.10.2015

This week, Jer didn't watch NXT, Rich hates Corey Graves, and nobody likes Baron Corbin. We compare Corbin to Goldberg, and decide he's #Corberg. We discuss NXT Takeover: Respect, MitB cash-ins, Mark Henry's career, and we help book Roman Reigns. Also, Howard the Duck, the White Castle of Fear, grammar nitpicks, and ComicCon chat.

Episode 84: Minisode but not really 11.10.2015

This week we did NXT Respect predictions right before the show see how we did, we talk a little about TNA and Rich books EC3 the right way.

Episode 83: Brocktober 04.10.2015

In honor of the beast incarnate and his go to hell tour this month, the basement bookers dub this month BROCKTOBER! Journey along with us as we recount the timeline of the beast.

Episode 82: The Season Premiere 27.09.2015

For our season premiere (not really), we debut an awesome new intro, and we use Vince Russo's name to describe something very fitting. Jer and Rich both nitpick the Divas, and we discuss the seriousness of barricade jumpers. Seth needs to do his chores for Daddy H, more booking gripes, and WWE copies TNA again. We fix SD, compare it to ROH, and we put a boycott on SD.

Episode 81: Champion edition 20.09.2015

This is the second annual night of champions prediction episode so the basement bookers are making our predictions. Also a conspiracy, half assed story lines and a challenge to the world heavyweight champ!

Episode 80: Get Creative 13.09.2015

This week, we discuss the detriment of saying "WWE Universe,", Jer wants to become Jericho and Daniel Bryan, and he thinks Tough Enough's Amanda is working for the Illuminati. Meanwhile, Rich doesn't like Dana Brooke, doesn't hate Jason Reso, and has an idea. We talk about how to fix Creative, and what happened to Brock/Taker?

Episode 79: Riz V Sting 06.09.2015

This week we are talking about Rollins V Sting , A new way of treating the intercontinental championship, The Riz talks ring psychology, Kevin Owens is awesome, When should the taker /Lesnar match take place all this and way more.

Episode 78: Anyone But Sting 30.08.2015

This week we go over SummerSlam and NXT Takeover: Brooklyn fallout, including Jer not getting the Bookers their Tag Title match. We re-book the SummerSlam screwy main event finishes, wonder why Sting deserves a title shot, compare the 4 Horsemen to the 4 Horsewomen, and much more.

Episode 77: SummerFest 2015 22.08.2015

Its that time of the year again SummerSlam the biggest ppv of the summer and this year its straight out of Brooklyn! Home of the Basement bookers , we have our predictions along with the NXT take over Brooklyn predictions

Episode 76: Can’t Stop Jer’s Promo 17.08.2015

Jer asks if Seth is making the WWE WHC, then reviews John Cena's "performance" in Trainwreck. Rich wonders why Rich Brennan looks so much like Chaz Bono, then we talk about TE and make picks, and have some SuperCard confusion. Rich cuts a promo on BNB, while Jer can't stop cutting a promo on Dean Ambrose.

Episode 75: Straight outta basement 08.08.2015

This week talk about the possibility of a Divas main event at mania, Possible SummerSlam match, possible scenarios for Rollins/Cena, Rich challenges a certain superstar to ultimate victory, Jer gets crazy on Ryback and some more FUN!

Episode 74: Promo Battle 01.08.2015

This week we briefly talk about the life and career of the late, great Rowdy Roddy Piper in advance of the Special Edition to be released next week. Rich and Jer have a promo battle with a clear winner and schedule another one for next week. Other topics include Cena's nose break, Seth's double suplex, Rich is too tired for anything, and much more.

Episode 73: BG Results/BrotherGate 25.07.2015

This week we talk about what went down at Battleground, What's next for the the world heavyweight chump, Rich shares his feeling on the dead man's return and Kevin Owens booking boy he's not a happy booker. We briefly discuss the Hogan controversy.

Episode 72: Battleground Predictions 18.07.2015

This week, in addition to our Battleground predictions, we discuss Tough Enough, Ryback's injury, and Jer dubs Bray Wyatt the Ramblin' Man. We then get a bit hashtag crazy, talk about triple threat matches vs ECW's three way dance matches, Rich rants on HHH vs Sting again, and we analyze the upcoming WHC match. Also, we announce a segment for next week!

Episode 71: Ultimate Victory 11.07.2015

This week we introduce the ultimate victory match. We discuss the match of the week. Rich wants proof from ex tough enough competitor Dianna,Making moves with the NXT roster , announcer issues and much more.

Episode 70: The Weak Week 06.07.2015

This week we discuss WWE cross promoting, a prediction for the Beast in the East show, and some music, movies, and UFC. Jer watched TNA's Slammiversary, and gives his thoughts on the KotM format, in addition to discussing how he would've booked Bray Wyatt after his Wrestlemania loss.

Episode 69: Cough Enough 28.06.2015

This week we wag the finger at Sheamus,we talkin bout that tough enough and making picks, changing up the divas division, Rich the Riz explains the king of the mountain match, all this and some more.

Special Edition: Dusty Rhodes Memorial 21.06.2015

The Bookers are deeply saddened by the passing of the great Dusty Rhodes. We celebrate his life and achievements, and get a bit existential in the process.

Episode 68: MitB Fallout 21.06.2015

We discuss the future of Sheamus, Dusty finishes, and wish that the WWE would take the Divas seriously. Rich has a theory on why fans are never happy. Injury updates, TNA & Lucha Underground updates, and Rich has an idea for MizTV and WWE's other talk shows. We also discuss a year of Seth Rollins as a heel, and his shtick.

Episode 67: Money in the bank guesses 14.06.2015

This week we are talking about the money in the bank event and making our picks on who wins. Stay tuned at the end of the podcast to hear the classic promo from the all time great Dusty Rhodes a true lover of the wrestling business and a legendary performer.

Episode 66: Elimination Chamber Fallout 06.06.2015

This week we discuss having a Boxcar Train match, Jer drops the Realness, more American Psycho and Rocky 4 references, plus Rich predicts the Cena/Owens MitB stipulation and the results of the Owens/Balor match on July 4th in Japan. Also, we debate Rusev as a face, Joe's signing, Kidd's injury, and whether or not Blake & Murphy are the Major Brothers.

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