Are WWE’s Biggest Stars Becoming Stale—or Are Fans Taking Them for Granted? | The Still Real to Us Show | Episode #857 – 7/16/26

Are WWE’s Biggest Stars Becoming Stale—or Are Fans Taking Them for Granted? | The Still Real to Us Show | Episode #857 – 7/16/26

July 17, 2026 · 48 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the perceived staleness of WWE's main-event stars and previews upcoming wrestling events.

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show : -- Is WWE’s main-event scene becoming stale—or are fans taking the star power of CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins for granted? -- Why Oba Femi battling Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell reminds us of Brock’s breakthrough classic—and whether SummerSlam could officially crown WWE’s next main-event superstar!-- Mike Santana is reportedly WWE-bound, but can the company turn his intensity, authenticity and in-ring ability into true star power? -- Is Kevin Knight ready to become Kenny Omega’s first World Championship challenger—and can he elevate himself even in defeat? -- We revisit the chaos, questionable decisions and unforgettable moments from Jeff Jarrett’s TNA era following the latest “Dark Side of the Ring!” -- Plus, we preview a loaded Saturday Night’s Main Event from Madison Square Garden featuring Punk and Cody against Gunther and Sami, two championship matches, Danhausen in a No DQ match—and Jalen Brunson appearing with Roman Reigns!

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Host: Michael Bower

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Organizations: WWE, TNA

Places: Madison Square Garden

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