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The Basement Bookers
by Rich the Riz & Basement Jer
An entertaining journey down the road of pro wrestling as seen through the eyes of two best friends of twenty years, and the occasional peek into their wacky lives...or something like that. Wrestling made them friends; lifelong ball-busting made them family.
Episodes
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Episode 632: Summer Slam Picks and Predictions 2026
Basement Jer is back with solo SummerSlam 2026 picks and predictions for the two-night event at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis (Aug 1-2)! Breaking down the full card with hot takes on every match. Night 1 highlights: CM Punk (c) vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship, Oba Femi vs....
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Episode 631: WWE Night of Champions 2026 Picks & Predictions | Seth vs Bron Cage, Cody Triple Threat, King & Queen Finals
The Basement Bookers are back with our long-awaited WWE Night of Champions 2026 picks and predictions episode! Jer and Rich break down the full card from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, including heated debates on the Steel Cage Match between Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, Cody Rhodes defending the...
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Episode 630: WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Predictions May 23 2026
Join Basement Jer and RichTheRiz on The Basement Bookers Podcast for full predictions on WWE Saturday Night's Main Event this Saturday, May 23rd! We break down every match: Intercontinental Championship: Penta vs. All Ego Ethan Page Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca (non-title) World Tag Team Titles…
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Episode 629: Backlash 2026 Predictions: Roman vs Fatu, IYO vs Asuka & More!
The Basement Bookers Podcast (@BasementJer & @RichTheRiz) deliver full WWE Backlash 2026 predictions and picks! We break down every match: • Roman Reigns (c) vs Jacob Fatu – World Heavyweight Title • IYO SKY vs Asuka • Trick Williams vs Sami Zayn – United States Championship • CM Punk & Dan…
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Episode 628: WWE WrestleMania 42 Full Recap & Fallout + Major Releases
Basement Bookers breaks down WrestleMania 42 Night 1 & Night 2 with honest takes on every match: Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton, Roman Reigns vs CM Punk (World Heavyweight Title), Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill, Oba Femi squashing Brock Lesnar, Penta ladder match, Trick Williams vs Sami Zayn, Finn Balor...
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Episode 627: WrestleMania 42 Picks & Predictions 2026 | Night 1 & Night 2 Full Card Breakdown
Basement Bookers Podcast is back with our full WrestleMania 42 picks and predictions for April 18-19, 2026! Jer and Rich break down every match on Night 1 and Night 2, including Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu (Unsactioned), Charlotte Flair & Irresistible Forces vs Lyra Valkyria & Bayley for the WWE...
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Episode 626: Randy Orton Turns HEEL & BODIES Cody Rhodes! WrestleMania 42 Build Explodes
Randy Orton snaps in epic heel fashion, busting Cody Rhodes open with chairs and steps during their WrestleMania 42 contract signing—Undisputed WWE Championship drama is at an all-time high! The Basement Bookers break down the bloody betrayal, Sami Zayn's shady politicking, Judgment Day…
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Episode 625: WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 FULL REVIEW: Randy Orton SHOCKS Cody Rhodes! Rhea Ripley Wins Chamber!
oin BasementJer and RichTheRiz on The Basement Bookers Podcast as we break down WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 from Chicago! Randy Orton pulls off the upset in the Men's Elimination Chamber with Drew McIntyre help to earn a WrestleMania shot, Rhea Ripley dominates the Women's Chamber for Jade…
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Episode 624: Elimination Chamber 2026 Picks and Predictions
In the shadowy underbelly of Chicago's United Center, the Elimination Chamber looms like a steel trap ready to snap shut. Clues point to Cody Rhodes emerging from the Men's Chamber unscathed, gunning for Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42. Tiffany Stratton lurks in the Women's shadows, poised to...
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Episode 623: Thursday Night Raw Noir
Join Basement Jer and RichTheRiz on The Basement Bookers Podcast as we dive into the latest WWE Monday Night Raw highlights, Elimination Chamber 2026 qualifiers drama (Asuka, Je'Von Evans wins!), Charlotte Flair vs. Kiana James speculation, CM Punk vs. Finn Balor title defense preview, and wild...
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Episode 622: Elimination Chamber Qualifiers begin
Join Jer and RichTheRiz on the Basement Bookers Podcast as we break down the latest WWE Raw and SmackDown action on the Road to WrestleMania 42! We dive into the Elimination Chamber qualifiers – Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky looking unstoppable in the women's match, Cody Rhodes locking his spot in the...
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Episode 621: WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Review: Liv Morgan & Roman Reigns WIN! AJ Styles RETIRES?
Fresh off WWE Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh, the Basement Bookers break down EVERY match! Liv Morgan shocks the world winning the Women's Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns claims his second Men's Rumble victory heading to WrestleMania 42, Gunther retires AJ Styles, Drew McIntyre retains vs. Sami Zayn, Oba...
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Episode 620: Royal Rumble 2026 Riyadh Predictions: Who Wins the Rumble? + AJ Styles Retirement Match
The Royal Rumble 2026 is here — and the Basement Bookers are LOCKING IN picks, chaos, and maximum overbooking. AJ Styles vs Gunther (Styles’ career on the line) Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship Women’s Royal Rumble picks: Bayley / Becky Lynch / Charlotte Flair vs Liv Morgan /...
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Episode 619: WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2026 Predictions! Cody vs Jacob Fatu, Fatal 4-Way & More!
Saturday Night’s Main Event is almost here, and The Basement Bookers Podcast is breaking down everything WWE has announced so far — even if the card feels a little light. In this episode, BasementJer and Rich The Riz dive into: Cody Rhodes vs Jacob Fatu and why this match could be bigger than it...
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Episode 618: “BaldGate” on RAW: Pearce vs Breakker + Powerhouse Hobbs WWE Rumors
Powerhouse Hobbs might be WWE-bound, so naturally we break down what that could look like (and how fast we’d have him destroy The Miz). Then we get into “BaldGate”—Adam Pearce putting hands on Braun Breakker, and why WWE “logic” is absolutely gonna spin this into Pearce being the problem. We also...
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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...
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Episode 616: 2025 Bookie Awards — Basement Bookers Hand Out the Golden Pencils
The Basement Bookers Podcast hosts their 2025 Bookie Awards, a tongue-in-cheek ceremony where the hosts hand out fictitious awards to wrestlers for the year’s most notable moments. Highlights include winners like Cody Rhodes, John Cena and Alexa Bliss across categories such as Superstar, Tag…
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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…
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Episode 614: We’re Still Mad: Cena Tapped Out in His Last Match (WWE SNME Fallout + NXT Chaos)
Basement Bookers Podcast is back with an official post-mortem on John Cena’s final match — and yeah… we’re not letting the tap out slide. We break down why the finish didn’t match the “Never Give Up” legacy, how Gunther tried to sell it after the fact, and why the Cena/Cody conversation felt like...
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Episode 613: John Cena’s FINAL WWE Match?! Saturday Night’s Main Event Predictions
The Basement Bookers Podcast is back with full picks + predictions for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event (Dec. 13, 2025) — and it’s emotional, because it’s being promoted as John Cena’s final match, going one-on-one with Gunther. We also break down: Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi (Undisputed WWE Champion...
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Episode 612: Was Survivor Series WarGames 2025 Just… MID? | Basement Bookers Podcast
Survivor Series WarGames 2025 is in the books… and we’re calling it one of the most MID Survivor Series of all time. In this episode of the Basement Bookers Podcast, BasementJer and RichTheRiz break down the whole show, from the women’s and men’s WarGames matches to John Cena taking another L…
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Episode 611: Survivor Series WarGames Early Picks, John Cena’s Last Run & AEW Full Gear 2025 Results
Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 is almost here and the Basement Bookers are breaking down everything from the women’s WarGames teams to John Cena’s “My Time Is Now” retirement tournament, plus a full recap of AEW Full Gear 2025. We talk the women’s WarGames match – AJ Lee, Charlotte Flair, Alexa...
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Episode 610: John Cena’s Grand Slam IC Win, Chelsea Green’s 2nd US Title & Nikki Bella Heel Turn
John Cena is finally a Grand Slam Champion after winning the Intercontinental Title from Dominik Mysterio on the November 10, 2025 episode of Raw, kicking off the “Last Time Is Now” tournament and setting the stage for his final run. In this episode of the Basement Bookers Podcast, BasementJer…
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Episode 609: Saturday Nights Main Event Picks and Predictions!
🎃 Happy Halloween from The Basement Bookers Podcast! 👻 In this week’s episode, BasementJer and Rich The Riz break down and predict the Saturday Night’s Main Event card for November 1st, 2025! We dive into the chaos of CM Punk vs Jey Uso vs Vacant for the World Heavyweight Championship (a.k.a.…
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Episode 608: WWE RAW Recap Jey vs CM Punk Set, Braun Breaker Chaos, Jade Turns Heel
WWE RAW was wild: Jey Uso wins to face CM Punk, Braun Breaker menaces Adam Pearce, and Jade Cargill goes full heel while Tiffany Stratton looks shook. We break down the finish for Saturday Night’s Main Event (no-finish incoming?), the mystery WWE teaser (GUNTHER? Andrade? Tony D? Randy?), plus…
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Episode 607: WWE Crown Jewel 2025 Fallout: Seth Rollins Injured, Ilja Dragunov Returns, & The Bloodline Implodes!
The Basement Bookers are back to break down everything from WWE Crown Jewel 2025 and the explosive fallout on Monday Night Raw and SmackDown! 🔥 Topics include: Seth Rollins’ potentially career-threatening injury and the future of the “Please Don’t Go” Championship Ilja Dragunov’s shocking return...
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Episode 606: WWE Crown Jewel 2025 Picks & Predictions!
Basement Bookers Podcast breaks down WWE Crown Jewel (Saturday, 8:00 AM ET) with bold picks, spicy takes, and one ruthless tiebreaker. We cover Roman Reigns vs Bronson Reed (Australian Street Fight), John Cena vs AJ Styles, Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs Cody Rhodes, and Stephanie Vaquer (Women’s…
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Episode 605: WWE RAW Fallout: Bloodline Reset, Seth’s “Vision” Cracks, | Rhea & IYO Segment Misses
BasementJer & the Rizzest Baldest Man break down WWE RAW: why the Rhea Ripley/IYO SKY opener didn’t land, the Roman–Jey Bloodline reset, Seth Rollins’ shaky “Vision,” and the direction of John Cena’s farewell run (AJ, Brock, GUNTHER?). Plus: TNA x NXT “Showdown,” women’s division notes, and...
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Episode 604: Wrestlepalooza Review: Cena vs Brock Falls Flat? Stratton Finish Controversy, Cody vs Drew
BasementJer and RichTheRiz break down Wrestlepalooza 2025—the highs, lows, and the “very mid” moments. We open with overall impressions, then dive into John Cena vs Brock Lesnar (short and undercooked), the Usos vs The 2 Brons with LA Knight as special ref, Stephanie Vaquer vs IYO SKY (best pure...
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Episode 603: WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025 Predictions: Cena vs Lesnar Opens, Cody vs Drew, Punk & AJ Return
WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025 is here, live from Indianapolis—and we’ve got full predictions and spicy takes! We break down John Cena vs Brock Lesnar (confirmed to OPEN the show), Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship, CM Punk & AJ Lee vs Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch, IYO SKY…
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Episode 602: Andrade WWE Release Rumors & Dom Mysterio Wins AAA Mega Title
Basement Bookers Podcast breaks down the week in WWE: reports of Andrade’s WWE exit and what really happened, Dominik Mysterio capturing the AAA Mega Championship, AJ Lee’s return build on RAW ahead of Wrestlepalooza, SmackDown fallout, and Worlds Collide highlights. Plus quick thoughts on WWE’s...
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Episode 601: Clash in Paris Fallout: Cena vs Logan, Roman/Bron, AJ Lee Shocks WWE, Becky x Punk Heat
Basement Bookers Podcast — brand new episode! Jer & Rich The Riz break down WWE’s week: Clash in Paris results and the wild fallout on SmackDown and Raw. John Cena vs Logan Paul delivered, Roman’s saga marches on, Becky Lynch makes a statement for The Vision, and AJ LEE RETURNS to confront Becky…
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Episode 600: WWE Clash in Paris 2025 Picks & Predictions | Cena vs Logan Paul, Fatal 4-Way & More
It’s the 600th episode of the Basement Bookers Podcast 🎉 and what better way to celebrate than with our full WWE Clash in Paris 2025 Picks & Predictions! We’re breaking down all 5 matches on the card, including: John Cena vs Logan Paul in a massive main event Seth Rollins vs CM Punk vs Jey Uso…
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Episode 599: Naomi’s Title Future, Keepin it real goes wrong,Jericho Rumors & Clash in Paris
This week on the Basement Bookers Podcast, we cover one of the most stacked weeks in wrestling news: Raja Jackson’s controversial Psycho Stew incident and Rampage Jackson’s response The future of Naomi’s Women’s World Championship and calls for an interim champ Two years since Bray Wyatt’s…
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Episode 598: Naomi’s Mystery, Evil Doctor Angle, and Stone Cold’s Epic Return Pitch!
Welcome to the Basement Bookers Podcast with your boys Rich The Riz and BasementJer! This week, we dive into the wild world of wrestling with hot takes on Naomi’s mysterious absence (pregnancy rumors?), Stephanie Vaquer’s next opponent for Clash in Paris, and a crazy idea for an evil doctor...
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Episode 597: WWE SummerSlam 2025 Review – Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Seth Rollins’ Shocking Cash-In & More!
The Basement Bookers Podcast is back with our full WWE SummerSlam 2025 review — no night-by-night split, just straight talk on the biggest matches, wildest moments, and all the fallout you need to know! We break down: Cody Rhodes vs John Cena in a brutal Street Fight for the WWE Championship Seth...
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Episode 596: WWE Summerslam 2025 Predictions! Cody vs Cena, CM Punk vs GUNTHER
The Basement Bookers are back with a full preview of WWE Summerslam 2025! We break down every confirmed match and fantasy book the biggest moments of the summer! 🔥 Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena – Will it be Cena’s last match? 🛡️ CM Punk takes on GUNTHER in a dream showdown 👑 Naomi, Rhea Ripley…
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Episode 595: Hulk Hogan Tribute & WWE SummerSlam 2025 Preview
This week, we pay tribute to one of wrestling’s most iconic figures—Hulk Hogan. From slamming Andre to forming the NWO and his WrestleMania showdown with The Rock, we reflect on the Hulkster’s legacy, impact, and influence on the entire industry. We also preview WWE SummerSlam 2025, including…
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Episode 594: WWE Evolution 2025 Review! Naomi’s Big Moment, Goldberg vs GUNTHER, Summerslam Talk
The fallout from WWE Evolution 2025 is HERE, and the Basement Bookers are breaking it all down — unfiltered and unleashed. From Naomi’s shocking cash-in to Goldberg’s war with GUNTHER, we’re talking full match reactions, storytelling breakdowns, and bold predictions as WWE heads into Summerslam…
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Episode 593: Goldberg’s Last Stand?! | Saturday Night’s Main Event & WWE Evolution Picks
he Basement Bookers are back to break down WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event 2025—including Goldberg’s retirement match, shocking developments in the Evolution card, and who’s walking out with the power. Plus, a look at resurfaced lost Bray Wyatt media, the harsh reality of online hate in...
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Episode 592: WWE Evolution 2025 Predictions + Night of Champions Fallout | Basement Bookers
This week on the Basement Bookers Podcast, we break down WWE Evolution 2025 with full picks and predictions for every match on the card—including surprise scenarios, title changes, and how it might all connect to SummerSlam. Plus, we cover the fallout from Night of Champions, including the...
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Episode 591: WWE Night of Champions 2025 Predictions – Cody vs. Randy! Cena vs. Punk!
The Basement Bookers are breaking down the full card for WWE Night of Champions 2025 and the King & Queen of the Ring finals! We’re talking: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton – Legacy explodes! CM Punk vs. John Cena – WWE Championship clash! Asuka vs. Jade Cargill – Who takes the crown? Rhea Ripley vs....
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Episode 590: Liv Morgan OUT 6 Months?! Cena vs Punk Gets Personal | Basement Bookers Podcast
This week on the Basement Bookers Podcast: 🔥 Liv Morgan’s shoulder injury shakes up WWE plans 🔥 John Cena channels the pipe bomb against CM Punk – full breakdown 🔥 Seth’s “Dangerous Freakin’ Alliance” – hit or miss? 🔥 Goldberg vs GUNTHER? 🔥 Queen & King of the Ring predictions 🔥 Wyatt 6 tag...
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Episode 589: Money in the Bank 2025 Review – The Power Shift Begins
The Basement Bookers are back to break down WWE Money in the Bank 2025! This episode is all about the fallout, from Naomi’s huge ladder match win to Seth Rollins claiming the briefcase and the “key to the power.” We talk Rhea Ripley’s status, Becky’s new title reign, the Queen and King of the…
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Episode 588: Money in the Bank 2025 Predictions! Basement Bookers Call It Now!
The Basement Bookers Podcast is back with a stacked episode of wild predictions, deep dives, and fantasy booking chaos for WWE Money in the Bank 2025, live this Saturday from the Inglewood Inuit Dome! Join @BasementJer and @RichTheRiz as they call every match, from Seth Rollins chasing power to...
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Episode 587: Brother Brother Tag Team Brother
WWE SmackDown is THREE hours long — and The Basement Bookers are fantasy booking the entire show! From new champions to bold storylines, we’re reshaping the blue brand with our own hands. John Cena’s descent into darkness? Jimmy Uso teaming with Rey Fenix?! Seth Rollins running a Wish-version...
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Episode 586: Saturday Night’s Main Event Review + Money in the Bank Qualifiers Breakdown
Money in the Bank qualifiers, Saturday Night’s Main Event review, and surprise WWE returns — it’s all here! The Basement Bookers break down every match, fallout, and future storyline on the road to MITB. Join Basement Jer and Rich the Riz as they react to Cena’s heel tactics, Bronson Reed's...
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Episode 585: Backlash 2025 Picks and Predictions
The Basement Bookers are back with full WWE Backlash 2025 predictions! From Dominic Mysterio defending the Intercontinental Championship to John Cena and Randy Orton possibly writing the final chapter in their legendary rivalry, we're calling every match! 💬 Let us know YOUR picks in the comments...
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Episode 584: Braun Strowman, Gigi Dolin & Shotzi RELEASED?! Basement Bookers Breakdown WWE Cuts
🎙️ This week on the Basement Bookers Podcast: We react to WWE's latest roster cuts — including Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Gigi Dolin, Shotzi, and more — and give our unfiltered takes on who got done dirty, who might bounce back, and what this means for the future of WWE. PLUS: We react to the...
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Episode 583: WrestleMania Review Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down + The Rock on Pat McAfee!
No middle ground! The Basement Bookers throw down a WrestleMania review where it's Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down — no "it was fine" allowed. We break down the matches, surprises, and jaw-dropping moments from this year's biggest show. PLUS, we check out The Rock’s mild appearance on The Pat McAfee…
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An entertaining journey down the road of pro wrestling as seen through the eyes of two best friends of twenty years, and the occasional peek into their wacky lives...or something like that. Wrestling made them friends; lifelong ball-busting made them family.
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An entertaining journey down the road of pro wrestling as seen through the eyes of two best friends of twenty years, and the occasional peek into their wacky lives...or something like that. Wrestling made them friends; lifelong ball-busting made them family.
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