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May 7, 2025 1 hr 11 min

WWE Weekly Review and Backlash Predictions

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the latest happenings in WWE, including the recent releases that have stirred the IWC, predictions for the upcoming Backlash event, and a review of SmackDown and Raw. They delve into the power rankings of current wrestlers, the significance of rivalries, and the emergence of new talents. The conversation also touches on fan reactions and the importance of appreciating the wrestling business as a whole. The latest happenings in WWE, focusing on the impact of Jey Uso as a crowd favorite, the manipulative tactics of Paul Heyman, and the future of wrestling events like Backlash and Money in the Bank. They delve into the rising star Karrion Kross, the evolving rivalry between Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria, and the underdog story of Pat McAfee facing Gunther. The conversation culminates in a review of the main event featuring Jey Uso defending his title against Seth Rollins, speculation on future storylines leading to Money in the Bank. The hosts share their thoughts on title matches, rivalries, and potential surprises in the wrestling world. • WWE Raw & Smackdown Reaction: John Ce... THANK YOU for watching and all of your support to be able to reach 20K Ringside Riders!Join The Renaissance!!!! Please Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe!https://www.instagram.com/ringside_re... / discord https://x.com/RRWrestlingpod / ringsiderenaissance Chapters00:00 WWE & NXT Releases and NBA04:48 Darby Allen's World Record and IWC Reactions06:03 Power Rankings: Top Wrestlers Discussion07:46 Smackdown Recap08:29 Randy Orton Promo10:14 Fatal Four Way Match Setup for Backlash12:27 Solo Sikoa's Role in the Bloodline13:39 Fraxiom vs. Pretty Deadly15:24 Aleister Black's Return to WWE16:44 Zelina Vega's Title Defense18:46 Main Event Recap: Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton vs. Naomi and Nia Jax20:37 John Cena and Cody Rhodes' Time Off and Fan Reactions21:36 Monday Night Raw23:54 Jey Uso25:36 Paul Heyman: The Wise Man's Manipulation32:37 Karrion Kross: The Undeniable Star36:01 Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria Promo40:17 Iyo Sky vs. Roxanne Perez43:33 Gunther and Pat McAfee Promo47:36 Main Event: Jey Uso vs. Seth Rollins50:37 CM Punk's Return and Its Impact52:39 Logan Paul Off Air53:43 WWE Backlash Predictions54:08 Dominic Mysterio vs. Penta: IC Title56:32 US Title: Fatal Four Way58:38 Lyra Valkyria vs. Lynch: Women's IC Title01:00:45 The Anticipated Match: Gunther vs. Pat McAfee01:03:01 John Cena vs. Randy Orton: Universal Championship01:06:42 Looking Ahead: Money in the Bank and Future Storylines#wwe #wweraw #wwesmackdown #wwebacklash #johncena #randyorton #cmpunk #sethrollins #paulheyman #jeyuso #gunther #wrestling #prowrestling #jeyuso #patmcafee #bronbreakker #dominikmysterio #patmcafee #wrestlemaniabacklash

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