Episode 617: He cried for it and it happened

We’ve got a NEW WWE Undisputed Champion as Drew McIntyre pulls it off in a wild Three Stages of Hell style situation — with Cody Rhodes, a cage escape, and the moment everything flips thanks to a certain “hooded” return… Plus: Jacob Fatu’s return and why it changes EVERYTHING for Drew vs Cody Is Drew just a transitional champ… or is this the start of something bigger? Our take on CM Punk’s comments about fans being “angry” (and the “mental illness” line…) The Jey Uso discourse: entrance hype vs TV pacing (aka: “I’m a Yeetator”) Quick hits: Jordynne Grace to SmackDown, Javon Evans, Oba Femi fantasy bookings, and more Drop your take in the comments: Did WWE make the right call putting the title on Drew? And what’s the best move to WrestleMania? Follow us on X: @BasementJer @RichTheRiz Basement Bookers Podcast — the match is scheduled for one fall… so make it count.