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🎙️ WrestleMania 42 Fallout, IWC Drama & CM Punk vs Cody?!WrestleMania 42 is in the rearview… but the fallout is just getting started.On this episode of the Ringside Renaissance Wrestling Podcast, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down the biggest takeaways from WrestleMania 42, along with the latest from RAW and SmackDown. From the show-stealing 5⭐ clash between CM Punk and Roman Reigns to the growing tension around a potential CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes showdown, we dive into what’s next for WWE.We also take a hard look at the current state of the IWC, the rise in online drama, and the impact of toxic content creators and fan behavior on the wrestling community. No sugarcoating — just real conversation.Plus, we discuss:The future of The Bloodline and whether the story has gone staleWWE releases and the reality of the business post-WrestleManiaThe end of the Wyatt 6 and the handling of Bray Wyatt’s legacyNew talent emerging from NXT and beyondDanhausen’s WrestleMania moment and the role of comedy in wrestlingThe road to Backlash and what’s coming nextThis is a hot take-heavy episode that might ruffle some feathers — but it’s all part of keeping it real.🎧 Ringside Renaissance — Authenticity Over Approval.⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 — WrestleMania 42 Fallout Overview03:04 — IWC Drama, Streamers & Toxicity13:25 — Fan Behavior & Wrestler Safety15:00 — Roman Reigns’ 1,300-Day Reign Breakdown21:14 — CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes Possibility26:19 — Wyatt 6 Gone & Bray Wyatt Legacy34:02 — NXT Call-Ups, AEW Talent & Danhausen40:03 — Road to Backlash: Fatu, Roxanne & Judgment Day45:48 — Fixing The Bloodline Story51:36 — Final Thoughts & Shoutouts#wwe #wrestlingpodcast #prowrestling #wrestlemania42 #cmpunk #romanreigns #codyrhodes #thebloodline #wweraw #smackdown #wrestlingnews #iwc #danhausen #wwenxt #aew

CM Punk just shook WWE again… and WrestleMania might be heading into complete chaos. 😳In this episode of the Ringside Renaissance Wrestling Podcast, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down everything coming out of WWE SmackDown in St. Louis and Monday Night RAW in Houston — and things are getting real as WrestleMania approaches.From CM Punk’s “Pipe Bomb 2.0” promo, where he calls out WWE and even brings up ticket prices, to the growing tension involving Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Pat McAfee, this week delivered controversy, energy, and major talking points across the wrestling world.The guys also dive into the increasing role of celebrities in WWE, including the hype around iShowSpeed at WrestleMania, and ask the big question — are celebrities adding to the show… or starting to take over?Plus, they cover:• Cody Rhodes’ fiery response• Danhausen continuing to steal the spotlight (very nice… very evil 😈)• AJ Lee and Becky Lynch backstage moment• Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez taking a real bump from Stephanie Vaquer• The Lita vs Liv Morgan debate• Seth Rollins vs Gunther implications• Rey Mysterio returning for a WrestleMania ladder match• Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar’s contract signing with Triple H• Early WrestleMania predictions and a live pre-show announcementThis episode is all about one thing: authenticity over approval.No filters. No narratives. Just real takes on what’s happening in wrestling right now.🎧 Follow Ringside Renaissance for weekly WWE breakdowns, bold opinions, and unfiltered conversations from the OG Bad Boys of wrestling podcasts.👑 As seen on Netflix🎙️ Busted Open approved🔗 CONNECT WITH RINGSIDE RENAISSANCE🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissancepod📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ringside_renaissance🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenaissance❌ X / Twitter: https://x.com/RRWrestlingpod🎙️ Discord: https://discord.gg/BAXyhhgJu4📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AZK5NQn8q/🛒 Merch: https://ringsiderenaissance-shop.fourthwall.com/Chapters00:00 Authenticity Over Approval00:56 WrestleMania Build Begins03:42 Celebrities in Wrestling05:16 Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton & Pat McAfee Drama09:42 Are Celebrities Taking Over WrestleMania?17:51 Cody Rhodes Fires Back25:43 Danhausen Steals the Show29:45 CM Punk’s Pipe Bomb 2.0 on RAW38:05 AJ Lee & Becky Lynch Backstage40:28 Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez Take a Real Bump42:03 Lita vs Liv Morgan Debate43:44 Seth Rollins vs Gunther45:53 iShowSpeed WrestleMania Hype47:35 Rey Mysterio Returns for Ladder Match48:53 Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar Contract Signing53:13 WrestleMania Predictions + Live Pre-Show Announcement#WWE #WrestleMania #CMPunk #CodyRhodes #PatMcAfee #WWERaw #SmackDown #BrockLesnar #Gunther #WrestlingPodcast #ProWrestling #IWC

WWE is officially out of control heading into WrestleMania.In this episode of the Ringside Renaissance Wrestling Podcast, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down the chaos from WWE SmackDown (March 20) and Monday Night Raw in Boston (March 23), including the explosive tension between CM Punk and Roman Reigns.From Roman snapping while Punk laughs it off, to a wild Boston crowd, the road to WrestleMania is heating up fast.The guys also dive into Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu, Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi, and the evolving dynamics within The Bloodline — including Jey Uso’s role moving forward.Plus, discussion on Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill, Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer, Seth Rollins attacking Paul Heyman, Finn Bálor’s return, and the teased return of Cody Rhodes.They also cover Randy Orton’s potential heel turn, AJ Lee and Becky Lynch, Danhausen’s rise in WWE, and early WrestleMania predictions — including what should main event Night 1 and Night 2.If you’re following WWE Raw, SmackDown, and the road to WrestleMania, this is your full breakdown of the biggest stories right now.🔗 FOLLOW & SUPPORT RINGSIDE RENAISSANCE👕 Merch:https://ringsiderenaissance-shop.fourthwall.com/🔗 Linktree:https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissancepod📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ringside_renaissance🎥 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenaissance❌ X / Twitter:https://x.com/RRWrestlingpod🎙️ Discord:https://discord.gg/BAXyhhgJu4📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1AZK5NQn8q/Chapters:00:00 SmackDown & Raw Recap: Chaos Heading Into WrestleMania02:47 Kit Wilson’s Rise in WWE04:25 WrestleMania Build: Key Storylines & Expectations05:13 Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu Breakdown09:08 IWC Reactions & Ricochet Drama10:07 R-Truth & Damian Priest as Tag Team Champions12:01 Who’s the Best Rapper in WWE?13:57 Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill Discussion17:15 Randy Orton Heel Turn: Will It Work?19:44 Cody Rhodes Crowd Reaction at WrestleMania21:40 Aleister Black, Karrion Kross & Sami Zayn Comparisons23:46 Danhausen’s Growing Presence in WWE26:21 When Will Cody Rhodes Return?27:32 Wrestling Video Game Nostalgia28:15 WWE Raw Boston Recap28:43 Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi Rivalry30:05 Boston Crowd Reaction on Raw31:18 The Usos & LA Knight Tension34:38 Jey Uso & Bloodline Storyline37:32 Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer38:16 Finn Bálor Returns for Revenge38:53 CM Punk & Roman Reigns Promo Breakdown43:08 Roman Reigns & The Usos Attack CM Punk45:06 WrestleMania Main Event Predictions (Night 1 & 2)46:07 Additional WrestleMania Predictions48:07 Raw at Madison Square Garden Preview49:06 AJ Lee & Becky Lynch Discussion49:34 Seth Rollins Attacks Paul Heyman50:28 WrestleMania Build: Final Thoughts54:30 Kill Tony WrestleMania Show#WWE #WWERaw #SmackDown #CMPunk #RomanReigns #WrestleMania #TheBloodline #CodyRhodes #SethRollins #BrockLesnar #RheaRipley #WrestlingPodcast

In this episode of Ringside Renaissance, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down the biggest WWE storylines heading toward WrestleMania.The guys dive into the growing backlash surrounding Cody Rhodes’ championship win and whether the IWC is already starting to turn on the American Nightmare. They also discuss the shocking moment when Judgment Day betrayed Finn Bálor and what it could mean for the future of the faction.Plus, CM Punk refuses to apologize to The Usos and continues stirring tension with The Bloodline as the road to WrestleMania heats up. The conversation also covers the unpredictable presence of Danhausen and his very nice, very evil curse, which continues to cause chaos around WWE.Other topics include Randy Orton’s legacy, Gunther’s momentum heading into WrestleMania, Sami Zayn and Karrion Kross, Carmelo Hayes’ United States Title open challenge, Seth Rollins and the mysterious masked men on Raw, the Women’s Gauntlet Match for an IC Title opportunity, and the rising star power of Oba Femi.Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse also break down potential WrestleMania matchups involving Roman Reigns, CM Punk, The Rock, AJ Lee, Becky Lynch, Bayley, and Lyra Valkyria, along with predictions and theories about where WWE’s biggest storylines are headed next.Ringside Renaissance brings unfiltered wrestling talk, analysis, humor, and bold predictions as the road to WrestleMania continues.🔗 Connect With Ringside Renaissance🌐 Linktree (All Links)https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissancepod👕 Official Merch Storehttps://ringsiderenaissance-shop.fourthwall.com/📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ringside_renaissance🎥 TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenaissance❌ X / Twitterhttps://x.com/RRWrestlingpod🎙 Join the Ringside Renaissance Discordhttps://discord.gg/BAXyhhgJu4Chapters00:00 Ringside Renaissance Intro – Sorry to the IWC03:03 Cody Rhodes Fan Backlash04:23 Randy Orton’s New Shirt and Trick Williams09:32 Lash Legend and Nia Jax11:00 Carmelo Hayes U.S. Title Open Challenge14:28 R-Truth and Damian Priest17:17 Sami Zayn and Karrion Kross19:09 Randy Orton’s Legacy and Future20:34 Gunther’s WrestleMania Momentum23:41 Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre26:54 Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton Build30:26 Gunther’s Old School Style31:47 The Miz and Danhausen33:41 Seth Rollins and the Masked Men35:40 Chris Jericho and Punk Rock37:22 Raw’s Eminem Theme Song38:30 Women’s Gauntlet Match for IC Title40:38 AJ Lee, Bayley, Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria42:25 Penta, El Grande Americano and Danhausen44:26 Judgment Day Betrays Finn Bálor47:52 Oba Femi’s Star Power51:32 CM Punk, The Usos and Bloodline Tension58:00 Roman Reigns, CM Punk and The Rock01:02:37 Road to WrestleMania Preview#WWE #CodyRhodes #CMPunk #JudgmentDay #FinnBalor #Danhausen #WrestleMania #RomanReigns #WWERaw #SmackDown

WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 is in Chicago… and the pressure is real.On this episode of Ringside Renaissance (Rated RR 👑), we break down our full Elimination Chamber predictions, CM Punk’s hometown title defense, the mystery crate speculation, and everything shaping the Road to WrestleMania 42.Is CM Punk’s Chicago advantage a blessing — or unbearable pressure?What’s really in the mystery crate?And is CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns inevitable at WrestleMania?We dive into:• Drew McIntyre’s involvement and how it could impact the Men’s Elimination Chamber• Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn’s growing tension• Jey Uso’s win and the fallout from Bronson Reed’s injury• Seth Rollins, The Masked Man, and The Vision storyline shifts• AJ Styles’ emotional farewell and Hall of Fame announcement from The Undertaker• Liv Morgan breaking the internet again and choosing Stephanie Vaquer for WrestleMania• Bianca Belair’s injury status• LA Knight’s rise to superstardom — YEAH vs YEET• Karrion Kross building serious momentumWe also break down both the Men’s and Women’s Elimination Chamber matches, AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, CM Punk vs Finn Bálor for the World Heavyweight Championship, and what all of it means for WrestleMania 42.Plus we touch on CM Punk WWE 2K26 cover rumors, AEW dream scenarios, USA Hockey’s gold medal win, and even some UFO disclosure talk.Chicago. The Chamber. WrestleMania momentum on the line.This is where everything changes.Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by TrueNorth Private Transport.Flat-rate. Scheduled. No surge pricing.If timing matters, your ride is already locked in.Book here:https://www.facebook.com/share/1AZK5NQn8q/Ringside Renaissance official merchandise:https://ringsiderenaissance-shop.fourthwall.com/As seen on Netflix.Busted Open approved.Wrestling’s most dangerous podcast.Thank you to Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, and the entire Busted Open Nation.And thank YOU for helping us reach 20,000 Ringside Riders.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissancepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ringside_renaissanceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenaissanceX (Twitter): https://x.com/RRWrestlingpodDiscord: https://discord.gg/BAXyhhgJu4Kombat Jones: https://www.instagram.com/kombat_jonesChapters00:00 CM Punk’s Chicago Showdown01:03 Elimination Chamber History & Legacy03:59 The Mystery Crate Theories12:57 CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns – WrestleMania Implications17:52 Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes & Sami Zayn Tension25:28 Jey Uso’s Win & Injury Fallout (Bronson Reed, Rollins, The Vision)31:56 AJ Styles Farewell & Hall of Fame Announcement37:09 Liv Morgan Chooses Stephanie Vaquer39:30 Bianca Belair Injury Update40:51 LA Knight’s Rise42:06 YEAH vs. YEET Debate42:53 Karrion Kross Momentum44:17 USA Hockey Gold & Ringside Renaissance on Netflix45:34 UFO Disclosure Discussion46:59 Elimination Chamber Predictions & AEW Scenarios55:06 Women’s Elimination Chamber59:15 Rhea Ripley’s Dominance01:02:45 AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch – Women’s IC Title01:04:26 CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor – World Heavyweight Championship01:07:30 Men’s Elimination Chamber01:11:18 CM Punk WWE 2K26 Rumors & WrestleMania Build#WWE#EliminationChamber#CMPunk#AJLee#WrestleMania42#LAKnight#LivMorgan#RingsideRenaissance

🔥 ROYAL RUMBLE SHOCKWAVE 🔥The fallout is real.The 2026 Royal Rumble from Riyadh sent shockwaves through WWE, and Ringside Renaissance is breaking down everything — the chaos, the controversy, the winners, the botches, and what it all means for the Road to WrestleMania.👑 Roman Reigns wins the Royal Rumble — predictable outcome or career-defining move?💄 Liv Morgan makes history — is this the greatest Women’s Royal Rumble win ever?🎤 CM Punk vs Roman Reigns — a promo battle that could headline WrestleMania🔥 Gunther tightens his grip as “The Career Killer” while AJ Styles faces a major crossroads🧠 The masked man mystery deepens — and the roster may never be the sameWe also dive into:• The chaos and controversy of the Saudi Arabia crowd and production• Women’s Royal Rumble surprises, no-shows, and standout performances• Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn for the Universal Championship• Oba Femi’s monster presence and the future of WWE’s next generation• The Final Five showdown: Roman Reigns, Gunther, Randy Orton, Logan Paul, and Jacob Fatu• Monday Night RAW fallout from Philadelphia• Bron Breakker, The Vision, and emerging new stars• Judgment Day drama and Liv Morgan breaking the internet• Bold WrestleMania predictions, spoilers, and what’s coming nextThis episode covers Royal Rumble Aftermath, RAW fallout, SmackDown chaos, and the unpredictable road to WrestleMania.🚗 Sponsor: TrueNorth Private TransportFlat-rate • Scheduled • No surge pricing👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1AZK5NQn8q/🛒 Merch👕 Ringside Renaissance Shop👉 https://ringsiderenaissance-shop.fourthwall.com/👑 Ringside RenaissanceAs seen on Netflix🎧 Busted Open approved🔗 All links: https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissancepod📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ringside_renaissance🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenaissance❌ X / Twitter: https://x.com/RRWrestlingpodFollow, subscribe, and ride with us — because WrestleMania season just got dangerous 👊🔥⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 The Chaos of Saudi Arabia: Lights, Seats & Royal Rumble Controversy05:03 Women’s Royal Rumble: Surprise Appearances, No-Shows & Performances08:57 Liv Morgan: Best Royal Rumble Winner of All Time?10:41 Gunther vs AJ Styles: Career Crossroads or Farewell Tease?16:51 Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn: Universal Championship19:01 Men’s Royal Rumble19:24 Oba Femi’s Monster Presence: Future Main Eventer or Hype Train?21:04 The Masked Man Mystery: Who’s Really Behind the Mask?23:59 Favorite Royal Rumble Moments26:33 Elimination Spots & Botches31:05 Final Five Showdown: Roman Reigns, Gunther, Randy Orton, Logan Paul & Jacob Fatu32:26 Roman Reigns Wins the Royal Rumble33:46 WrestleMania Main Event?: Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns36:40 Monday Night RAW Fallout37:31 Bron Breakker & The Vision Speculation39:15 Gunther: The Career Killer41:49 Oba Femi, Je’Von Evans & New Talent45:34 Liv Morgan Breaks the Internet & Judgment Day49:10 Dominik Mysterio50:45 CM Punk vs Roman Reigns: Epic Promo Battle56:37 Spoilers & Bold Predictions: Who’s Winning at WrestleMania?01:04:20 RAW & Royal Rumble Aftermath: The Chaos Continues on SmackDown#WWE #RoyalRumble #WrestleMania #RomanReigns #CMPunk #LivMorgan #WrestlingPodcast #Gunther

WWE went to Europe… and Netflix said “LET’S EXPOSE EVERYBODY.” 😳From the Triple H & R-Truth contract drama to the chaos of Unreal Season 2, the curtain is getting pulled back — and now it’s all leading to Saturday Night’s Main Event in Montreal, where Sami Zayn could make history in his hometown 🔥Because Sami Zayn in Montreal hits different…and if WWE doesn’t pull the trigger, it might be another cold night in hell 🥶😈On this episode of Ringside Renaissance (Rated RR), Kombat Jones & Very Deadly Jesse break down:• Sami Zayn’s hometown momentum and SNME predictions• Drew McIntyre’s reign after dragging Cody through 3 Stages of Hell• Cody Rhodes’ evolution and what’s coming next• Jacob Fatu’s role in the title picture• CM Punk vs Finn Bálor in Ireland — absolute banger• Gunther vs AJ Styles with careers and legacies on the line• Unreal Season 2 backstage fallout• Women’s division chaos, Royal Rumble speculation, and more🎙️ As seen on Netflix. Busted Open approved.🔥 Wrestling’s most dangerous podcast.🎧 Listen now and stay Rated RR.🚗 Sponsor: TrueNorth Private TransportFlat-rate. Scheduled. No surge pricing.If timing matters, your ride is already locked in.👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1AZK5N…👕 Ringside Renaissance Shop👉 https://ringsiderenaissance-shop.fourthwall.com/👑 As seen on Netflix🎙️ Busted Open approved🔥 Wrestling’s most dangerous podcast📺 Available on Spotify, YouTube & all major platforms👍 Follow | 💬 Rate | 🔔 Subscribe to stay Rated RR🙏 Big thanks to Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, and the entire Busted Open Nation🎯 THANK YOU for helping us reach 20K Ringside Riders🔗 Linktree (All Links):https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissancepod📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ringside_renaissance🎥 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenaissance❌ X / Twitter:https://x.com/RRWrestlingpod🎙️ Discord (Join the Community):https://discord.gg/BAXyhhgJu4👊 Kombat Jones (IG):https://www.instagram.com/kombat_jones🛒 Merch📱 Follow Ringside RenaissanceChapters:00:00 — WWE’s European Tour & SNME in Montreal 🇨🇦03:07 — Drew McIntyre wins the title vs Cody Rhodes (3 Stages of Hell)05:36 — Jacob Fatu’s future & Cody Rhodes’ evolution09:50 — SmackDown sets up the Fatal Four Way contender match11:28 — Netflix’s WWE Unreal Season 2 breakdown15:52 — The rise of Kit Wilson 🚀18:19 — MFTs vs Wyatt Sicks (the never-ending story…)20:12 — Kevin Owens watch 👀21:51 — CM Punk vs Finn Bálor in Ireland23:34 — CM Punk’s championship run hitting different24:58 — Gunther vs AJ Styles: career on the line26:10 — Royal Rumble speculation & future feuds28:44 — AJ Styles and the future of TNA Impact33:16 — Maxxine Dupri vs Natalya (Nattie) feud35:42 — Becky Lynch in Ireland 🇮🇪36:22 — The Vision’s direction heading toward the Rumble38:18 — Finn Bálor spotlight39:32 — Judgment Day dynamics41:06 — Liv Morgan focus42:32 — Raquel Rodriguez: Big Mami Cool44:31 — Saturday Night’s Main Event predictions45:36 — Women’s Tag Team Championship discussion48:20 — Cody Rhodes vs Jacob Fatu preview51:07 — Fatal Four Way #1 Contender Match breakdown52:25 — Sami Zayn in Montreal 🔥53:28 — Wildcard match prediction54:54 — AEW check-in: MJF & Mercedes Moné55:50 — Closing thoughts & what’s next#WWE#WrestlingPodcast#ProWrestling#WWENews#SaturdayNightsMainEvent#SamiZayn#Montreal#RoyalRumble#CMPunk#CodyRhodes#DrewMcIntyre#WrestlingTalk#WrestlingFans#RingsideRenaissance

WWE 2025 was one of the most emotional, controversial, and unpredictable years in modern wrestling — and it all led to a moment fans are still debating.In this end-of-year episode of Ringside Renaissance, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down John Cena’s final match and heel turn, why it divided the fanbase, and how it reshaped WWE heading into 2026.We reflect on the biggest moments of the year, including Jey Uso’s shocking Royal Rumble win, the chaos of WrestleMania season featuring CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Roman Reigns, and the rise of dominant forces like Gunther and Dominik Mysterio, who quietly had one of the strongest years on the roster.The conversation also dives into WWE’s evolving creative direction — including Seth Rollins, The Vision, and long-term storytelling decisions — plus what it was like attending SummerSlam live and experiencing WWE’s biggest event up close.We also discuss the rise of the “We Want Karrion Kross” movement, WWE’s changing fan culture, and how 2025 proved the audience’s voice matters more than ever.Plus, we talk about appearing live on WWE Raw during the Netflix era, being invited on Busted Open Live with Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray, and what those moments meant for Ringside Renaissance as a growing voice in the wrestling world.Topics include:John Cena’s final match and controversial heel turnJey Uso winning the Royal RumbleCM Punk, Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns shaping WrestleManiaGunther’s rise and Dominik Mysterio’s breakout yearThe Vision and WWE’s creative directionAttending SummerSlam and the live WWE experienceThe “We Want Karrion Kross” movementAppearing live on WWE Raw on NetflixGuest appearance on Busted Open with Dave LaGreca & Bully RayWhat WWE 2025 means for 2026If you’re still debating whether Cena really turned — and where WWE goes next — this episode is for you.🌐 All Links (Linktree):https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissancepod🛒 Ringside Renaissance Merch:https://ringsiderenaissance-shop.fourthwall.com/📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ringside_renaissance🎥 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenaissance❌ X / Twitter:https://x.com/RRWrestlingpod🎙️ Discord (Join the Community):https://discord.gg/BAXyhhgJu4👊 Kombat Jones (Personal IG):https://www.instagram.com/kombat_jones🎙️ Ringside RenaissanceAs seen on Netflix • Busted Open approved🔥 Wrestling’s most dangerous podcast🔗 Follow Ringside Renaissance Everywhere00:00 – WWE 2025 Year in Review03:40 – Austin Theory, Seth Rollins & The Vision06:16 – WWE’s “Stranger Things” Universe07:42 – Early Royal Rumble & WrestleMania Predictions12:21 – 2025 Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber & WrestleMania Reflections14:45 – John Cena Turns Heel19:00 – Dominik Mysterio’s Breakout 202520:32 – CM Punk vs Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns: WrestleMania Build23:35 – Naomi, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill: Proceed With Caution27:17 – AEW & Tony Khan: Promotion and Booker of the Year27:44 – Seth Rollins MITB Cash-In at SummerSlam28:59 – Attending SummerSlam: Cena, Punk, Cody Rhodes & Brock Lesnar32:23 – Live on WWE Raw (Netflix Era) & Busted Open: Karrion Kross Movement36:28 – AJ Lee’s Return and Why It Matters38:20 – John Cena’s Farewell Tour & Final Match with Gunther42:07 – Bold Predictions for WWE in 2026#WWE#WrestlingPodcast#ProWrestling#WWEPodcast#JohnCena#RoyalRumble#WrestleMania#RingsideRenaissance

In this episode of the Ringside Renaissance Podcast, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse dive into the emotional buildup surrounding John Cena’s final WWE match at Saturday Night Main Event. Is this truly The Last Time Is Now — and if so, how does one of the greatest superstars in WWE history close out his legendary career against Gunther?The conversation explores Cena’s lasting impact on professional wrestling, from his historic championship reigns to his unmatched legacy outside the ring, including his record-setting Make-A-Wish contributions. We also break down the growing mystery of the masked man in WWE, sparking speculation about who it could be and how it might affect the landscape heading into the new year.Beyond Cena’s farewell, the episode covers major WWE storylines shaping the road to Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. Topics include the rise of LA Knight, the continued evolution of the women’s tag team division, and the massive champion vs. champion clash between Cody Rhodes and Oba Femi, where interference seems almost inevitable.We also discuss Bron Breakker’s explosive promo on Raw and his upcoming collision with CM Punk, the role of Logan Paul in WWE’s current direction, and why mid-card stars are becoming just as important as the main event scene. From future prospects like Je’Von Evans and Leon Slater to final predictions for John Cena vs. Gunther, this episode captures everything fans are buzzing about heading into Saturday Night Main Event.Whether you’ve followed John Cena since the beginning or you’re locked in for WWE’s next era, this is a must-listen episode as we reflect on Cena’s final year and what The Last Time Is Now truly means.👑 As seen on Netflix🎙️ Busted Open approved🔥 Wrestling’s most dangerous podcast📺 Watch on YouTube & all major streaming platforms👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe to stay Rated RR🙏 Big thanks to Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, and the whole Busted Open Nation!🎯 Thank YOU for helping us reach 20K Ringside Riders!Join The Renaissance — Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe!📱 FOLLOW RINGSIDE RENAISSANCE EVERYWHERE🔗 Linktree (All Links):https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissance📸 Instagram (Ringside Renaissance):https://www.instagram.com/ringside_renaissance🎙️ Discord (Join the Community):https://discord.gg/BAXyhhgJu4❌ X / Twitter:https://x.com/RRWrestlingpod🎥 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenaissance👊 Kombat Jones (Personal IG):https://www.instagram.com/kombat_jones00:00 – WWE The Last Time Is Now Special Intro01:51 – John Cena’s Impact and Legacy04:22 – The Masked Man Mystery13:58 – WWE Women’s Division16:40 – Logan Paul & LA Knight20:42 – Royal Rumble & WrestleMania Expectations27:17 – Bron Breakker WWE Raw Promo & CM Punk Match33:21 – LA Knight’s Future & Our Favorite Mid-Card Superstars36:57 – Gunther’s WWE Raw Promo & John Cena38:52 – Saturday Night Main Event: The Last Time Is Now42:27 – Je’Von Evans & Leon Slater vs. AJ Styles & Dragon Lee46:17 – Bayley vs. Sol Ruca48:45 – Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi & Ricky Saints?53:21 – John Cena’s Last Match vs. Gunther: The Last Time Is Now!56:46 – Final Thoughts on John Cena’s Last Year#JohnCena #WWE #WWESaturdayNightMainEvent #WrestlingPodcast #ProWrestling #Gunther #CodyRhodes #LANight #RoyalRumble #WrestleMania

In this episode, Kombat Jones & Very Deadly Jesse break down WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2025, LIVE this Saturday from San Diego, CA! We dive deep into predictions for both the Men’s & Women’s WarGames matches, revisit iconic Survivor Series moments, and dissect all the chaos, rumors, and controversy leading up to this weekend’s showdown.We cover it all — from shocking returns to spicy promos to the Time Is Now Tournament — with all the Ringside Renaissance energy you expect.✨ What We Talk About:🔥 Memorable Survivor Series Moments throughout history👀 Wrestling controversies & new rumors shaking up the IWC📺 RAW & SmackDown build-up heading into WarGames😂 Dirty Dom, Mini Cena & Mini Stu clowning around💥 Women’s WarGames preview:AJ Lee, Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Blissvs.Becky Lynch, Kabuki Warriors, Nia Jax & Lash Legend⚔️ Men’s WarGames preview:CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns & The Usosvs.Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed (with Paul Heyman)🏆 Championship Predictions:• Stephanie Vaquer vs Nikki Bella — Women’s Title• John Cena vs Dirty Dom — IC Title👀 Liv Morgan Return?⏳ The Time Is Now Tournament🚀 What these matches mean for future WWE eventsIf you love WarGames, wild predictions, and two degenerates yelling about wrestling — this is your episode. 😤🎙️👂 Join us for predictions, punchlines, and plenty of hot takes!🛒 Grab Our New Merch:👉 Ringside Renaissance Shophttps://ringsiderenaissance-shop.four...👑 As seen on Netflix🎙️ Busted Open approved🔥 Wrestling’s most dangerous podcast📺 Watch on YouTube & all major streaming platforms👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe to stay Rated RR🙏 Big thanks to Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, and the whole Busted Open Nation!🎯 Thank YOU for helping us reach 20K Ringside Riders!Join The Renaissance — Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe!📱 Follow Us Everywhere:https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissance...https://www.instagram.com/ringside_re...https://discord.gg/BAXyhhgJu4https://x.com/RRWrestlingpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenai...https://www.instagram.com/kombat_jonesChapters00:00 WWE Survivor Series War Games Predictions Intro03:34 Memorable Moments from Survivor Series History05:51 Controversies and Rumors in Wrestling10:36 Raw's Build-Up to Survivor Series14:41 Dirty Dom, Mini Cena, and Mini Stu16:40 Women's Wargames Promo and Build22:20 Mens Wargames Team Dynamics and Championship Speculation30:14 Survivor Series Predictions32:17 Stephanie Vaquer vs. Nikki Bella35:59 John Cena vs. Dirty Dom39:49 Liv Morgan Return?42:03 Women's WarGames Match47:46 Men's WarGames Match57:20 The Time is Now Tournament01:03:32 Closing Thoughts and Future Events#WWE #SurvivorSeries #WarGames #WWESurvivorSeries #WWEPredictions #WWE2025 #CMPunk #JohnCena #RomanReigns #CodyRhodes #AJLee #RheaRipley #LoganPaul #BrockLesnar #WomensWrestling #WWERaw #WWESmackDown #WrestlingPodcast #RingsideRenaissance #prowrestling

Welcome back to Ringside Renaissance 👑🎙️ — where the IWC Sickos unite and the wrestling world gets cooked weekly! This episode is STACKED as Kombat Jones and Pretty Deadly Jesse dive into all the madness across WWE & AEW 🔥🤼‍♂️ #wweraw #smackdown #aew We break down John Cena’s wild return to Boston, his “Dirty Grand Slam” moment with Dom 😭🍳, and Triple H giving the greatest hometown intro since the Attitude Era. Plus, we get into the upcoming WWE WarGames 🔥🛡️ — with wild predictions involving Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, Drew McIntyre, Sami, Austin Theory… maybe even Cena?! 😳🔥Over in AEW, Blood and Guts delivered pure carnage 🩸⚔️ — a reminder that Tony Khan unplugged the safety settings again. Darby getting launched like he fell off Mount Everest? Yup. AEW chaos at its finest.We also cover:✨ Aleister Black vs Cody Rhodes — a fresh match we didn’t know we needed✨ Jade Cargill, Giulia, Becky Lynch & Chelsea Green running the women’s division✨ New Women’s Tag Champs & Nikki Bella’s heel heat 🔥✨ CM Punk vs Logan Paul — “The Vision” and future title implications✨ Dominic Mysterio controlling the crowd like a supervillain 🦹‍♂️✨ Why finishers matter more than ever in 2025✨ The Last Time Is Now Tournament & mystery opponents 👀✨ T-Shirt Giveaway Contest 👕It’s storytelling, chaos, predictions, and comedy — exactly what the Renaissance is all about. Tap in, leave a comment, and let us know who YOU think is going into WarGames! 🔥👑🛒 Grab Our New Merch:👉 Ringside Renaissance Shophttps://ringsiderenaissance-shop.four...👑 As seen on Netflix🎙️ Busted Open approved🔥 Wrestling’s most dangerous podcast📺 Watch on YouTube & all major streaming platforms👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe to stay Rated RR🙏 Big thanks to Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, and the whole Busted Open Nation!🎯 Thank YOU for helping us reach 20K Ringside Riders!Join The Renaissance — Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe!📱 Follow Us Everywhere:https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissance...https://www.instagram.com/ringside_re...https://discord.gg/BAXyhhgJu4https://x.com/RRWrestlingpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenai...https://www.instagram.com/kombat_jonesChapters00:00 Introduction to Wrestling Chaos02:18 WWE and AEW Showdown with IWC Sickos06:01 AEW Blood and Guts14:16 WWE Smackdown14:54 Cody Rhodes and Aleister Black: A Fresh Matchup18:09 Favorite Current Finishing Move20:19 Jade Cargill The Baddest B*tch!22:27 Women's Championship Dynamics: Guila, Becky Lynch, and Chelsea Green24:28 WWE Raw in Boston 26:30 Triple H Cena Introduction 29:03 Dominic Mysterio & John Cena 34:48 John Cena Grand Slam Champion37:35 The Last Time is Now Tournament & Mystery Opponents46:29 New Women's Tag Team Champions & Nikki Bella Heel Turn48:28 CM Punk, Logan Paul, and The Vision49:52 WWE Wargames Teams: Roman Reigns, Brock Lesner, Drew Mcintyre, Sami, Austin Theory, or Cena?53:18 Future Predictions, Speculations, T Shirt Contest#WWE #AEW #WWEWeeklyRecap #JohnCena #DirtyDom #Wargames #CMPunk #LoganPaul #CodyRhodes #AleisterBlack #JadeCargill #BeckyLynch #NikkiBella #WWERaw #WWESmackDown #AEWBloodAndGuts #WrestlingPodcast #IWC #ProWrestling #WWE2025 #aew2025 #romanreigns #codyrhodes

On this very special episode of Ringside Renaissance, Kombat Jones (dressed as the late, great Ace Frehley from KISS 🎸⭐) and Pretty Deadly Jesse (as “Very Deadly Jesse the Skull ☠️”) rise from the grave to bring you the ultimate Halloween Spooktacular! 🕸️🎃We’re breaking down all the mayhem from this week in wrestling — from #wwe SmackDown, Raw, and NXT Halloween Havoc, to our exclusive predictions for #saturdaynightmainevent #snme in Salt Lake City! 🩸🏆🔥 This Week’s Highlights:💥 WWE SmackDown and RawCody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre — the rivalry gets personal! 🐍Jade Cargill’s shocking heel turn 😈👑Ilya Dragunov, Aleister Black & Karrion Kross form a dark trinity ⚔️Jimmy Uso’s chaotic predictions and the WrestleMania teaser video 👀CM Punk & Jey Uso promo fallout 🩸Women’s wrestling evolution & power shifts 💪JD McDonagh & Finn Bálor’s tension 🧠Rusev, Penta & El Grande Americano rumors 🇧🇬💀Maxine Dupri’s rise and title shot buzz 💃The Women’s Tag Division surprising everyone 👯‍♀️LA Knight, The Usos & Paul Heyman’s “Vision” 👁️The Wyatt Sicks vs. MFTs – WARGAMES incoming?! 😱🕷️ NXT Halloween Havoc:The Broken Hardys return 🪞💔Jevon Evans, Leon Russel, Mr. Iguana & La Parka tear it up in the ring 🐍💀Tatum Paxley crowned Women’s NXT Champion 👑Ricky Saints & the bright future of NXT 🌟🩸 SATURDAY NIGHT MAIN EVENT PREDICTIONS:🏆 Dirty Dom vs. Rusev vs. Penta — IC Title Chaos!👑 Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill — Queen vs. Queen!🔥 Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre — Undisputed Championship Showdown!💥 CM Punk vs. Jey Uso — World Heavyweight Championship Collision!🛒 Grab Our New Merch:👉 Ringside Renaissance Shophttps://ringsiderenaissance-shop.four...👑 As seen on Netflix🎙️ Busted Open approved🔥 Wrestling’s most dangerous podcast📺 Watch on YouTube & all major streaming platforms👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe to stay Rated RR🙏 Big thanks to Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, and the whole Busted Open Nation!🎯 Thank YOU for helping us reach 20K Ringside Riders!Join The Renaissance — Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe!📱 Follow Us Everywhere:https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissance...https://www.instagram.com/ringside_re...https://discord.gg/BAXyhhgJu4https://x.com/RRWrestlingpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenai...https://www.instagram.com/kombat_jonesChapters00:00 Halloween Spooktacular Kickoff03:30 Wrestling News06:21 WWE Smackdown: Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre's Rivalry08:23 Jade Cargill's Heel Turn and Women's Championship10:28 Ilya Dragunov, Aleister Black, and Karrion Kross12:52 Jimmy Uso Predictions15:06 WrestleMania Teaser Video 15:59 NXT Halloween Havoc: The Broken Hardy's17:53 Jevon Evans, Leon Russel, Mr Iguana, and La Parka 19:36 Tatum Paxley Women's NXT Champion 20:22 Ricky Saints and Future of NXT Superstars23:18 Wrestlemania Early Thoughts and The Vision25:09 WWE Raw25:40 CM Punk & Jey Uso Promo Implications28:09 Women's Wrestling Evolution and Talent Dynamics29:37 JD McDonough and Finn Balor31:15 Rusuv, Penta, and El Grande Americano34:32 Maxine Dupree's Rise and Potential Title Shot35:28 The Women's Tag Team Division's Surprising Strength and Main Event 38:14 LA Knight, The Uso's, The Vision With Paul Hreyman39:40 The Wyatt Sicks vs. MFT's: Wargames? LOL40:52 Predictions for Saturday Night Main Event43:55 Dirty Dom, Rusuv, and Penta: IC Title45:17 Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill: Women's Championship47:23 Cody Rhodes vs. Drew Mcintyre: Undisputed Championship50:24 CM Punk vs. Jey Uso: The World Heavyweight Championship56:54 Halloween and Upcoming Survivor Series Wargames#cmpunk #jeyuso #CodyRhodes #drewmcintyre #JadeCargill #TiffanyStratton #karrionkross #TheWyattSicks #paulheyman #smackdown #wweraw #nxthalloweenhavoc #WrestleMania #Wargames #WWENews #ProWrestling #WrestlingCommunity #WrestlingNews

On this brand new episode of Ringside Renaissance, Kombat Jones 💥 and Pretty Deadly Jesse 😎 break down the wild weekend in pro wrestling — from WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia 🇦🇺 to Monday Night RAW madness!👑 Topics Include: #wwecrownjewel #wweraw #tnaboundforglory⚔️ Crown Jewel Highlights & Shocking Moments👁️ Seth Rollins’ Injury and the “Vision” Turning on Him💎 AJ Styles Announces His Final Year (2026)🩸 Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed — Power Shift in the Bloodline Era💀 CM Punk Becomes #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Title👩‍🎤 Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Asuka & Kairi Sane tear down the house!🧠 Monday Night RAW chaos, Dominik Mysterio drama, and Bayley’s transformation💣 TNA Bound for Glory — Hardy Boys vs. Team 3D: A Farewell for the Ages💭 NXT, Killer Kross, Matt Cardona & the future of wrestling storytelling🌙 Looking ahead to Wrestle Dream and what’s next for the business🔥 Key Takeaways:Crown Jewel exceeded all expectations 🏆AJ Styles confirms 2026 will be his last ride 🕊️Rollins’ injury shakes up the World Title picture 👀Bound for Glory gave fans one last Hardy vs. Dudley moment 🙌Wrestling storytelling is at its best when the fans feel it ❤️🛒 Grab Our New Merch:👉 Ringside Renaissance Shophttps://ringsiderenaissance-shop.four...👑 As seen on Netflix🎙️ Busted Open approved🔥 Wrestling’s most dangerous podcast📺 Watch on YouTube & all major streaming platforms👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe to stay Rated RR🙏 Big thanks to Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, and the whole Busted Open Nation!🎯 Thank YOU for helping us reach 20K Ringside Riders!Join The Renaissance — Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe!🎬 Watch now:https://youtu.be/pgIT1nIv7ug?si=IN09K...📱 Follow Us Everywhere:https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissance...https://www.instagram.com/ringside_re...https://discord.gg/BAXyhhgJu4https://x.com/RRWrestlingpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenai...https://www.instagram.com/kombat_jonesChapters00:00 Crown Jewel Highlights and Expectations02:17 Crowd Reactions and Event Atmosphere05:15 AJ Styles' Farewell Announcement08:09 Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed Feud12:59 Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane15:06 John Cena vs. AJ Styles17:04 Speculations on Cena's Final Opponent31:49 Stephanie Vaquer vs. Tiffany Stratton34:09 Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins38:33 Seth Rollins Injury Speculation42:46 Monday Night Raw Highlights45:47 Seth Rollins and the Vision47:56 Dominik Mysterio51:17 Bailey's Transformation and Women's Wrestling53:03 NXT, Matt Cardona, and Killer Kross54:46 CM Punk Wins Number 1 Contender and The Vision Turns on Seth Rollins01:01:17 TNA Bound For Glory01:04:07 The End of an Era: Hardy Boys vs. Team 3D The Dudley Boyz01:10:47 Looking Ahead: Future Storylines and Events#SethRollins #CMPunk #AJStyles #RomanReigns #BoundForGlory #TNAWrestling #HardyBoys #Team3D #wrestlingpodcast #johncena #bronbreakker #WrestlingRecap #WrestlingNews #ProWrestling #WWEHighlights #TheDudleyBoyz #WrestleDream #aew #smackdown #therock #rhearipley