Episode 615: WWE RAW & SmackDown Fallout: Bron Breakker’s Future, Judgment Day Tension & WWE’s 2026 Problem

It’s the final Basement Bookers Podcast of the year, and we’re closing things out by breaking down a chaotic week in WWE. We dive into Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, including: Austin Theory’s reintroduction and why WWE clearly sees him as a stand in for Seth Rollins The growing tension inside The Judgment Day, especially on the women’s side Bron Breakker’s momentum vs. WWE’s shaky long-term booking history Gunther beating John Cena… and WWE doing almost nothing with it CM Punk’s involvement and why the follow-up feels weak Drew McIntyre getting rewarded for complaining (again) SmackDown chaos, Carmelo Hayes, Ilja Dragunov, and questionable storytelling choices Are they already booking WrestleMania 2026 and filling in the blanks later? We also talk: AJ Styles’ unclear retirement timeline WWE loading rosters instead of using who they already have Heel vs heel booking problems (Chelsea Green discourse 👀) Why fans are right to be frustrated heading into the Netflix era As always, we keep it honest, loud, and slightly unhinged. 👇 Sound off in the comments: Is WWE working backwards? Should Bron Breakker be fast-tracked? Did Gunther’s Cena win actually matter? 📌 Basement Bookers Podcast 📺 Subscribe for weekly WWE breakdowns, watch parties, and unfiltered opinions. Follow us on X: @BasementJer | @RichTheRiz