The Basement Bookers

Episode 615: WWE RAW & SmackDown Fallout: Bron Breakker’s Future, Judgment Day Tension & WWE’s 2026 Problem

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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 The Judgment Day, especially on the women’s side

  • Bron Breakker’s momentum vs. WWE’s shaky long-term booking history

  • Gunther beating John Cena… and WWE doing almost nothing with it

  • CM Punk’s involvement and why the follow-up feels weak

  • Drew McIntyre getting rewarded for complaining (again)

  • SmackDown chaos, Carmelo Hayes, Ilja Dragunov, and questionable storytelling choices

  • Are they already booking WrestleMania 2026 and filling in the blanks later?

    We also talk:

    • AJ Styles’ unclear retirement timeline

    • WWE loading rosters instead of using who they already have

    • Heel vs heel booking problems (Chelsea Green discourse 👀)

    • Why fans are right to be frustrated heading into the Netflix era

      As always, we keep it honest, loud, and slightly unhinged.

      👇 Sound off in the comments:

      • Is WWE working backwards?

      • Should Bron Breakker be fast-tracked?

      • Did Gunther’s Cena win actually matter?

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