About this episode

Graham and RJ review Backlash, discuss the John Cena Classic announcement, and reveal Owen Hart Cup brackets while addressing various wrestling topics.

In between fielding fan questions, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau have a ton to talk about on this week's WrestleRant Radio including a full review of Backlash from last weekend and whether it was WWE's best premium live event of 2026 to date, if it felt less commercialized, Bron Breakker outgrowing The Vision, Trick Williams retaining the United States Championship, the polarizing fan response to Danhausen's shenanigans and why less is more, IYO SKY besting Asuka and what Asuka's legacy in WWE will be if this was indeed it for her, instant reaction to the announcement of a John Cena Classic, the ultimate issue with Roman Reigns continuing to retain the World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu, and much more.Plus, hear their early predictions for AEW's men's and women's Owen Hart Cup tournaments now that the brackets have been revealed and a preview of Saturday's first-ever MVP MMA event featuring Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano in the main event!

People in this episode

Host: Graham GSM Matthews

Guest: RJ Marceau

Topics covered

• Backlash review
• WWE events
• Owen Hart Cup
• John Cena Classic
• wrestling analysis
• fan questions
• AEW predictions

Keywords

• Backlash
• John Cena Classic
• Owen Hart Cup
• Bron Breakker
• Trick Williams
• IYO SKY
• Asuka
• Roman Reigns
• AEW
• MVP MMA

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