Wrestling Reaction

Dominik Mysterio once again found himself at the center of a love triangle with Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan, with Mami not exactly thrilled with Dirty Dom's recent actions. How did the interactions between Rhea and Dom set up a potential twist in the Women's World title match at SummerSlam? Is Jey Uso going to align with Rhea in the future? And what did we learn from Drew McIntyre's frustrations with Adam Pearce regarding both his suspension and CM Punk, Seth Rollins making the save, Damian Priest's face-to-face with Gunther, Bron Breakker ruining the Sami Zayn vs. Ilja Dragunov match, Chad Gable and The Creed Brothers' beat down of Bo Dallas, Erick Rowan's emotional promo, and Pete Dunne's issues with Sheamus? Blake shares his WWE RAW review with thoughts on all of that and other top storylines on the road to SummerSlam.

[0:00] Intro

[0:48] WWE RAW Results: Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, & Jey Uso?

[6:18] Drew McIntyre Is Still Suspended

[10:22] Bron Breakker Breaks Sami Zayn & Ilja Dragunov

[13:17] Chad Gable Solves A Big Mystery With The Wyatt Sicks

[14:50] Erick Rowan's Incredible Promo

[17:35] Damian Priest & Gunther Exchange Words

[20:30] Other RAW Notes

Randy Orton was destroyed by The Bloodline on the July 12 edition of WWE SmackDown, and it could serve as a motivator for his eventual turn on Cody Rhodes. How did Orton's actions a few weeks ago at Madison Square Garden hint at what's to come for the current WWE Champion? Why was Cody's loss to Solo Sikoa at Money in the Bank important for the story? And what specific phrase did Orton use that could signal Cody's downfall? Blake shares his thoughts on the multiple teases that WWE has dropped and why things are about to get personal between Cody and Orton.

The Bloodline took things to another level on the July 12 edition of WWE SmackDown, as Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa beat down Randy Orton while a helpless Cody Rhodes could do nothing about it. What does the group's attack on Orton mean for the expected Solo vs. Cody match for the WWE Undisputed title at SummerSlam? Will Kevin Owens return for revenge on Fatu? What did we learn from Tiffany Stratton's Money in the Bank cash-in tease on Bayley in front of Nia Jax, LA Knight earning a United States title shot against Logan Paul, DIY's successful title defense against Austin Theory and Grayson Waller, the chaos in the women's division, and where things stand with Andrade and Carmelo Hayes? Blake shares his WWE SmackDown review with thoughts on all of that and why this show was a setup for several significant future storylines. [0:00] Intro [0:11]The Bloodline Attacks Randy Orton [3:48] Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa At SummerSlam [8:42] Tiffany Stratton Teases MITB Cash-In [10:55] Backstage Chaos Outside Nick Aldis' Office [11:34] Andrade & Carmelo Hayes [12:48] LA Knight To Face Logan Paul At SummerSlam [14:22] Jacob Fatu Takes Out DIY

Roman Reigns is expected to return to WWE to save The Bloodline from Solo Sikoa, and there are rumors that The Tribal Chief could be back at SummerSlam 2024 in Cleveland. How should WWE handle Reigns' return? Will Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn also be brought back into the mix? And what are the expectations for the Solo Sikoa vs. Cody Rhodes main event for the WWE Undisputed title? Blake shares his thoughts on several fantasy booking scenarios for Reigns' highly-anticipated return and why it could set in motion the tension needed to create an unforgettable path for The Bloodline Civil War moving forward.

John Cena announced his WWE retirement tour at Money in the Bank in Toronto, and there is lots of discussion regarding his potential list of opponents in 2025. Should Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Gunther, Bron Breakker, or someone else be Cena's final opponent in his last WWE match? Does Cena deserve an opportunity to win what would be his record-setting 17th world title? And how could some of his biggest career rivals play a role in his retirement run? Blake shares his picks for five opponents that Cena could face and why there's one superstar in particular that makes the most sense given the history between the two legends.

WWE Money in the Bank 2024 featured several big developments, including Solo Sikoa pinning Cody Rhodes in the six-man tag team main event. How did The Bloodline's win tease the return of Roman Reigns at SummerSlam? Was the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match one of the best in WWE history? And what did John Cena have to say about his retirement from in-ring competition? Blake shares his WWE MITB review and why it was an important show that set up lots of huge storylines.

[0:00] Intro [0:35] John Cena WWE Retirement Tour [2:26] Women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match [6:58] CM Punk Costs Drew McIntyre Again [11:01] Solo Sikoa Pins Cody Rhodes [14:05] Sami Zayn Retains The Intercontinental Title

The WrestleMania XL: Behind the Curtain documentary review features a behind-the-scenes look at the road to WrestleMania 40, including how WWE pivoted from The Rock vs. Roman Reigns to Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns. What was said in a secret meeting between Cody and Triple H at the Royal Rumble? How did the reaction to The Rock being handed Cody's spot impact the decision to change the WrestleMania main event? And who was the person who pitched the idea to make the pivot? Blake shares his WrestleMania XL: Behind the Curtain review and why it reveals quality insight into the key decisions that were made by Triple H and others. [0:00] Intro [1:02] Triple H's Booking Strategy [3:12] The Rock Enters Cody's Story [5:14] What Did Triple H Tell Cody About Rock vs. Reigns? [7:53] The Impact Of CM Punk's Injury [9:23] Cody's Must-See Reaction After Infamous SmackDown Moment [12:01] Who Suggested The Pivot? [15:31] The Stories After WrestleMania 40 [16:46] Biggest Thing We Learned From The Documentary

The Bloodline delivered a brutal beatdown to Paul Heyman on the June 28 edition of WWE SmackDown at Madison Square Garden, with the group putting The Wiseman through the announce table after Heyman refused to acknowledge Solo Sikoa as Tribal Chief. Why did this significant action change everything for Paul Heyman and The Bloodline story moving forward? How does it impact the potential return of Roman Reigns at SummerSlam? And what could be the reaction from Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Sami Zayn, CM Punk, and others? Blake shares his thoughts on the excellent segment and why taking out Heyman in violent fashion just sent things to a point of no return in The Bloodline civil war.

The CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre feud has gotten personal on Raw, and there are plenty of rumors regarding whether it could lead to AJ Lee's WWE return. Is there a scenario where Lee returns to the company for the first time since 2015? How did McIntyre stealing Punk's bracelet add more fuel to the rumors? And what are potential options for how WWE adds her to the feud if she does make an appearance? Blake shares his predictions on Lee's possible return and why there are arguments for and against it.

The Bloodline Acknowledge Ceremony is set for WWE SmackDown at Madison Square Garden, and it could feature several significant developments for Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Paul Heyman. Could this be where Caesar Sikoa completes his rise to power as the new dictator of the group? Why is the MSG setting important for the story? And is a Jimmy Uso return in the works? Blake shares his predictions for the segment and why it could be motivation for a reunion of the original members of The Bloodline.