WrestleRant Radio - May 7, 2026: Will the Dawning of a New Day in TKO's WWE Be AEW's Gain?, Backlash Predictions & More!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau waste no time on this week's WrestleRant Radio sharing their reaction to WrestleMania 44 possibly being held in Nashville as well as Ted Turner's passing, including his undeniable influence on media, television and even the pro wrestling industry as we know it. From there, they delve into The New Day's departures from WWE after reportedly refusing to restructure their existing contracts, what it means for TKO's WWE going forward, certain talent reportedly being asked to take drastic pay cuts, how AEW can ultimately benefit, where to next for Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, JC Mateo and Tonga Loa also getting released, how it all ties back to Vince McMahon, and more. Stick around for their preview and predictions for Saturday's WWE Backlash premium live event! Will Jacob Fatu actually beat Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship?!