The Story Should Come First

RAW Fallout • SummerSlam Momentum Stalls • WarGames AnnouncedThe road to SummerSlam should be driven by compelling stories.Instead, WWE continues to rely on moments, surprise appearances, and annual gimmick matches to carry the momentum. Monday Night RAW featured good wrestling and a few entertaining segments, but with SummerSlam just around the corner, it felt like the stories themselves took a back seat.On this week's episode of Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling, we ask a simple question:Has WWE started prioritizing moments over meaningful storytelling?On this episode:Vince McMahon & Janel Grant lawsuit updateAJ Lee says WWE finally paid her equallyJohn Cena explains the philosophy behind Brock Lesnar squashing himWhy Survivor Series: WarGames has become a calendar event instead of the culmination of a warFull Monday Night RAW reviewSolo Sikoa tries to recruit Seth RollinsCM Punk & John Cena's emotional WWE: Unreal momentPaul Heyman sells Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi inside Hell in a CellJoe Hendry, Danhausen & Judgment Day continue their rivalryLA Knight shines once againRoman Reigns' absence continues to raise questionsWhy RAW featured ZERO women's matchesRAW MVPFinal ThoughtsSmackDown PreviewThis episode is sponsored by ZARC International.Protect yourself with the VEXOR line of pepper spray and self-defense products.Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry VEXOR.Available on Amazon and at Zarc.com.Join the TTW Discord and keep the conversation going long after the episode ends. Whether you agreed with our takes, completely disagreed, or just want to talk wrestling with fellow fans, we'd love to have you in the community.Follow Alexander the Great on X: @Froe87 (Fro... like afro... add the E... 87.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.00:00 Cold Open & Episode Preview01:59 The Story Should Come First03:52 Vince McMahon & Janel Grant Lawsuit Update11:48 AJ Lee Finally Gets Equal Pay19:58 John Cena Explains Brock Lesnar's Squash40:00 Why WarGames Has Lost Its Meaning49:55 RAW Opens with High-Octane Tag Action29:50 Big Cass Returns to WWE59:50 Danhausen Returns & Judgment Day Chaos1:02:28 Solo Sikoa Tries Recruiting Seth Rollins1:07:52 CM Punk & John Cena's Emotional WWE: Unreal Moment1:11:48 Penta, Chad Gable & the IC Title Picture1:20:27 Paul Heyman Sells Brock vs. Oba1:25:29 Joe Hendry, Danhausen & Judgment Day1:30:44 LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu1:34:57 RAW MVP & Final Thoughts1:40:24 SmackDown Preview & Outro