WrestleRant Radio - April 9, 2026: TKO Meddling in WWE Creative, CM Punk Responds with Pipebomb, AEW Dynasty Picks & More!

About this episode

Graham and RJ discuss the latest developments in wrestling, including WWE creative changes, CM Punk's response, and predictions for AEW Dynasty.

As WrestleMania 42 draws near, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau have plenty to say on WrestleRant Radio per usual including the status of IYO SKY vs. Asuka on the card, Rey Mysterio returning on Raw for the Intercontinental Championship Ladder match at WrestleMania, TNA blocking their wrestlers from facing AEW talent on independent shows, thoughts on NXT Stand & Deliver, their reaction to Pat McAfee being revealed as Randy Orton's mystery caller on SmackDown and TKO reportedly meddling in WWE creative, what that means for the future of the company and Triple H specifically, CM Punk responding with a scathing "pipebomb" promo on Raw, if WWE actually intends to lower ticket prices soon, full predictions for AEW Dynasty this Sunday featuring MJF vs. Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship, and more!

People in this episode

Host: Graham GSM Matthews

Guest: RJ Marceau

Topics covered

• WWE Creative
• CM Punk Pipebomb
• AEW Predictions
• WrestleMania 42
• Independent Wrestling
• NXT Stand & Deliver
• Ticket Prices

Keywords

• WWE
• AEW
• CM Punk
• WrestleMania
• NXT
• TKO
• Rey Mysterio
• Pat McAfee
• Independent Shows

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TNA, AEW, WWE

Products: AEW World Championship

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