Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling
Season 3
ALL GAS, NO BRAKES
PUNKโS FRIDAY NIGHT HEIST
PENTA UNLEASHED!
MAIN EVENT MAYHEM!
RECENCY BIAS BE DAMNED
SAMIโS JUSTICE
THE WOMEN TOOK OVER MONDAY NIGHT
BETRAYAL IN TORONTO
THE SOLO KNIGHT RISES
by Alexander the Great and Aiden Haystack
Jaida Parker & 946 Shock RAW 946 said nobody was safe โ and by the end of Monday Night RAW, they proved it. After weeks of waiting for the war between 946 and The Bloodline to finally kick into another gear, RAW delivered one of its best endings of the year as Jaida Parker ran over Jacob Fatu and revealed herself to be aligned with 946. ๐๏ธ Aiden Haystack has the RAW Fallout this week, as we break down a great night from Milwaukee. ๐ฅ ALSO INSIDE: ๐ IYO Sky defeats Lyra Valkyria โ thanks to Bayley ๐ฅ Oba Femi challenges Bronson Reed, making their one-on-one match official for Money in the Bank โก Penta & JeโVon Evans take down Judgment Day before Bron Breakker leaves both men laid out ๐ Dragon Lee upsets Big Cass in a match that may have surprised Alexander more than anybody ๐ฅ Lola Vice makes her RAW singles debut against Roxanne Perez ๐ LA Knight sends another message to Roman Reigns ahead of their World Heavyweight Championship match at Money in the Bank ๐ฐ NEWS & RUMORS ๐๏ธ The latest reporting surrounding WrestleMania 43 and a potential announcement around Crown Jewel ๐ Jacob Fatu reportedly written off RAW until after Money in the Bank ๐ค Naomi pitched to join The Bloodline against 946, plus a separate report that she is preparing for her WWE return โธป ๐ก๏ธ Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling is sponsored by ZARC International. Check out the full VEXOR lineup on Amazon or at Zarc.com. Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry VEXOR. โธป ๐ง Listen to Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. โญ Enjoying TTW? Leave us a 5-star rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and help more wrestling fans discover the show. ๐ฑ Follow the hosts: Alexander the Great ๐ @Froe87 TikTok @Alexander.the.Great.87 Aiden Haystack ๐ @aiden_haystack TikTok @charleshaycraft
๐ฅ CM Punk just stole his way into Money in the Bank. Finn Bรกlor hit the Coup de Grรขce. Gunther took the damage. But before Finn could capitalize, Punk stole the three-count and punched his ticket to the Menโs Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Meanwhile, Sami Zayn is calling himself โthe last real good guy,โ Randy Orton is questioning whether Cody Rhodes still has the killer instinct, and two more names are headed to MITB. ๐๏ธ REMEMBERING PAC & RICK โSIGN GUYโ ACHBERGER We begin with two heartbreaking losses in the wrestling world. Benjamin Satterley, better known as PAC and formerly Neville in WWE, passed away at 40, less than 24 hours after wrestling his final match at AEW All Out. Longtime WWE superfan Rick โSign Guyโ Achberger passed away at 54. His red hat, blue shirt and unmistakable signs made him one of the most recognizable fans of the Ruthless Aggression era. Rest in peace, PAC and Rick. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ฐ PUNKโS FRIDAY NIGHT HEIST CM Punk, Finn Bรกlor and Gunther delivered in the main event, with Punk finding a way to steal the victory and qualify for MITB. ๐ SAMI ZAYN: THE LAST REAL GOOD GUY? Sami claims he personally fought to get Johnny Gargano an opportunityโbut did he really go to bat for Johnny, or tell him exactly what he needed to hear to keep him away from the WWE Championship? ๐ RANDY ORTON PUTS CODY RHODES ON THE SPOT Randy says Cody Rhodes has peaked if he canโt kick Randyโs head off. Cody responds by declaring himself the โking of unwinnable positions.โ ๐ผ TWO MORE QUALIFY FOR MITB Lash Legend defeats Charlotte Flair and Giulia, while CM Punk survives Finn Bรกlor and Gunther. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐๏ธ Also on this episode: ๐บ๐ธ Trick Williams retains against Baron Corbin inside a steel cage. ๐ฅ Giulia and Blake Monroe explode, setting up their first one-on-one match next week. ๐ Charlotte Flair is still damn good, sparking a conversation about the backlash surrounding her career-long push and championship success. ๐ Nikki Bella costs Paige, Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton their six-woman tag. ๐ก Damian Priest destroys R-Truth and makes it clear he should be fighting for championships. ๐ Gunther meets Danhausen. โNo cursehausen for Guntherhausen.โ Plus, Alexander and Haystack preview Monday Night RAW, including their growing frustration with Roman Reignsโ absence from his feud with LA Knight. Explicit language. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ก๏ธ Sponsored by ZARC International Check out the full VEXOR lineup on Amazon or at Zarc.com. Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry VEXOR. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ง Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. ๐ Alexander the Great: @Froe87 ๐ต TikTok: @Alexander.the.Great.87 ๐ Aiden Haystack: @aiden_haystack ๐ต TikTok: @charleshaycraft
๐ฅ Penta is going to Money in the Bank โ but the way he got there was anything but normal. This week on Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling, Aiden Haystack takes the lead on WWE RAW from San Antonio, where 946 followed through on its promise to โcross the lineโ by attacking Solo Sikoa, throwing him into the trunk of a car and taking off before The Usos and Jacob Fatu could stop them. Soloโs abduction opened the door for Penta, who replaced him in the main-event MITB qualifier and defeated Dominik Mysterio and Dragon Lee to punch his ticket to Money in the Bank โ just one week after challenging Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship in Mexico City. ๐ฅ Also on RAW: ๐ฅ Oba Femi returns and immediately gets involved with Bron Breakker and The Vision ๐ผ Roxanne Perez qualifies for Money in the Bank against IYO SKY and La Catalina ๐ LA Knight puts Roman Reigns on notice ahead of their World Heavyweight Championship match at Money in the Bank ๐ JeโVon Evans battles Bron Breakker before The Vision gets involved ๐ Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch both set their sights on Stephanie Vaquer โ๏ธ Lyra Valkyria defeats Bayley in another physical chapter of their rivalry ๐ Lola Vice officially signs with Monday Night RAW ๐ Ethan Page sets his sights on the Intercontinental Championship ๐ฐ NEWS & RUMORS ๐ธ๐ฆ Reported concern within WWE over Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia ๐ผ Penta is reportedly considered the โheavy favoriteโ to win the 2026 Menโs Money in the Bank Ladder Match ๐ The latest on Dragon Leeโs WWE future ๐ BIG CONVERSATION: The 2026 PWI 500 Top 10 is revealed, with MJF at #1, Cody Rhodes at #2 and CM Punk at #3 ๐๏ธ Aiden Haystack has the RAW review this week, with Alexander the Great handling News & Rumors and the rest of the show. ๐ก๏ธ TTW is sponsored by ZARC International. Check out the full VEXOR lineup on Amazon or at Zarc.com. Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry VEXOR. ๐ง Listen to Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. โญ If TTW has become part of your weekly wrestling routine, leave us a 5-star rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ๐ฑ FOLLOW TTW Alexander the Great ๐ @Froe87 TikTok @Alexander.the.Great.87 Aiden Haystack ๐ @aiden_haystack TikTok @charleshaycraft
๐ฅ SAMI ZAYNโS โJUSTICEโ ERA IS ALREADY CHAOS One week into Sami Zaynโs second reign as Undisputed WWE Champion, the SmackDown main-event scene is getting more crowded by the minute. Kevin Owens gets the first shot. Johnny Gargano believes Sami owes him one. Trick Williams and Finn Bรกlor are already looking toward Money in the Bank. And just when it looked like CM Punk might actually take a rare Friday night off, Punk returned and threw the entire WWE Championship picture into even more chaos. And somehow, Sami Zayn is still champion. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ SAMI ZAYN VS. KEVIN OWENS You could give us KO and Sami a million times and weโll never get tired of it. But this one came with Gargano, Candice LeRae, CM Punk, a championship belt to the head, and a finish that didnโt exactly go according to plan. And Alexander has a hot take: Sami Zayn belongs in the conversation with Daniel Bryan when it comes to what he can do inside a wrestling ring. ๐ฅ IS CODY RHODES CHANGING? Michael Cole puts Cody on the spot about what happened with Randy Orton, and Cody makes it clear that the next time he finds himself in that position, he wonโt make the same decision twice. Is WWE actually beginning a Cody Rhodes heel turnโor do they just want us to think they are? ๐ผ MONEY IN THE BANK TAKES SHAPE Trick Williams and Jacy Jayne punch their tickets to Money in the Bank, while Trick makes it clear that the briefcase might not be the only championship opportunity he has his eyes on. ๐ฅ SMACKDOWN STAYS RED HOT Even before Punk showed up, SmackDown delivered another solid episode without needing him on screen. Thatโs what happens when you stack the main-event scene with enough wrestlers and stories that everything doesnโt have to revolve around one person every week. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐๏ธ Also on this episode: ๐ Jade Cargill continues to be positioned around the main-event scene, but Alexander has some serious questions about both her promos and where her in-ring work is right now. โ๏ธ Shinsuke Nakamura and Kyoki collide with Tama Tonga, Talla Tonga and Haku as the issues between Bakusai and the MFTs continue. ๐ Damian Priest explains why he attacked R-Truthโand makes it clear he has absolutely no remorse. ๐ Sami Zayn manipulates Johnny Gargano into helping him against Kevin Owens as the new championโs version of โJustice for Samiโ begins taking shape. ๐ฐ Plus, News & Rumors involving Omos and The Judgment Day, Paige officially joining the SmackDown roster, and the reported story behind the botched Sami ZaynโKevin Owens finish. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ก๏ธ Sponsored by ZARC International Personal protection starts with being prepared before the moment comes when you actually need it. Check out the full VEXOR lineup on Amazon or at Zarc.com. Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry VEXOR. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ง Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling WWE analysis, long-form discussion, wrestling philosophy, and the bigger stories behind what happens on screen. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. ๐ Follow Alexander the Great at @Froe87 ๐ต Follow Alexander the Great on TikTok at @Alexander.the.Great.87 ๐ Follow Aiden Haystack at @aiden_haystack ๐ต Follow Aiden Haystack on TikTok at @charleshaycraft
Penta vs. Roman Reigns & the Best WWE RAW of the Triple H Era ๐ฅ WWE rolled into Mexico City and delivered an incredible night of wrestling, capped off by Roman Reigns and Penta going 24 minutes for the World Heavyweight Championship. Penta proved he belongs in WWEโs main-event picture. Mexico City was ready to see him become World Heavyweight Champion. And WWE didn't pull the trigger. Were we surprised Roman retained? No. Do we think it was the right decision? Absolutely not. ๐ ROMAN REIGNS vs. PENTA The best RAW main event of the year. Penta went toe-to-toe with Roman, survived the Spear, hit TWO Mexican Destroyers and had Mexico City believing they were about to witness a championship change. Roman retained โ but did WWE miss the perfect moment to make Penta World Heavyweight Champion? ๐ฅ ALSO ON THIS EPISODE ๐ Chad Gable & Dragon Lee tear the house down for the Intercontinental Championship ๐ผ Lola Vice & Je'Von Evans punch their tickets to Money in the Bank ๐ฅ Bayley declares that she is the standard for women's wrestling ๐ฅ Judgment Day ruins the party after Stephanie Vaquer & El Grande Americano light up Mexico City ๐ Becky Lynch puts herself in Stephanie Vaquer's championship picture ๐ฅ Royce Keys & OTM send an ominous โGood luck, Romanโ message ๐ฐ NEWS & RUMORS ๐ Sami Zayn makes his first SmackDown appearance as Undisputed WWE Champion โ while Kevin Owens is reportedly being eyed to eventually dethrone him โ๏ธ Jim Ross accuses WWE of โspitefulโ counterprogramming against AEW ๐ WWE signs Rey Mysterio's daughter Aalyah Gutierrez as part of its newest Performance Center rookie class ๐บ Plus, we preview tonight's SmackDown, including Sami Zayn's first appearance as champion and two more Money in the Bank qualifying matches. ๐ก๏ธ THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY ZARC INTERNATIONAL This week, we're highlighting the ZARC Enforcer X3 Self Defense System โ a COโ-powered, .68-caliber less-lethal personal defense launcher designed around Protection at a Distanceโข. The Enforcer X3 features semi-automatic operation, uses standard 12-gram COโ, fires VEXOR projectiles, and offers direct engagement capabilities up to 60 feet. Check out the full VEXOR lineup on Amazon or at Zarc.com. Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry VEXOR. ๐ง LISTEN TO TURNBUCKLE TALK WRESTLING ๐ Apple Podcasts ๐ข Spotify ๐ต Amazon Music ๐ฒ FOLLOW ALEXANDER THE GREAT ๐ @Froe87 ๐ต TikTok: @Alexander.the.Great.87
Sami Zayn promised justice in Mexico City โ and by the end of SmackDown, CM Punk was no longer WWE Champion. But the bigger story might be what Samiโs win just did to the entire main event scene. After years of complaining that nothing important happens on weekly television, WWE just changed its biggest championship on a Friday night โ and suddenly Punk, Kevin Owens, Finn Bรกlor, Gunther, Johnny Gargano, Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes are all part of a title picture where anything actually feels possible. ๐ค Isnโt this exactly what weโve been asking for? โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ SAMI ZAYN SHOCKS CM PUNK Sami becomes a two-time WWE Champion, and Alexander and Haystack break down the match, the chaotic finish, and why having a beatable champion could be exactly what SmackDownโs main event scene needed. ๐ RANDY ORTON WANTS WORLD TITLE #15 Orton makes his intentions clear: whoever leaves Mexico City with the championship has the Viper coming after them. ๐ฅ RICKY SAINTS FINALLY SHOWS OUT Even in defeat against Rey Fรฉnix, Ricky Saints delivers his best showing since arriving in WWE โ before showing a much different side of himself later in the night. ๐ฅ DAMIAN PRIEST TURNS ON R-TRUTH After their shot at the AAA World Tag Team Championships falls short, Priest finally snaps and lays out his own partner. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐๏ธ Also on this episode: ๐ Gargano got next. Sami promised Johnny Gargano the first championship opportunity if he defeated Punk โ and now that promise suddenly matters. ๐ฒ๐ฝ Chelsea Green defends the WWE Womenโs Championship against Nia Jax in front of a Mexico City crowd firmly behind the champion. โ๏ธ Trick Williamsโ celebration gets interrupted by Baron Corbin, while Finn Bรกlor and Gunther add even more tension to an already crowded championship picture. ๐ฐ Plus, News & Rumors on Jordynne Grace and Ivy Nile potentially being paired together, Stephanie Vaquerโs first RAW appearance as Womenโs World Champion, and reports that Ilja Dragunov could be headed to AEW. Explicit language. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ก๏ธ Sponsored by ZARC International Personal protection starts with being prepared before the moment comes when you actually need it. Check out the full VEXOR lineup on Amazon or at Zarc.com. Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry VEXOR. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ง Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling WWE analysis, long-form discussion, wrestling philosophy, and the bigger stories behind what happens on screen. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. ๐ Follow Alexander the Great at @Froe87 ๐ต Follow Alexander the Great on TikTok at @Alexander.the.Great.87 ๐ฌ Join the TTW Discord and keep the wrestling conversation going between episodes.
SNME Review, Bayley Returns & Vaquer vs. Morgan Steals RAW on Labor Day After a stretch of pre-taped WWE programming, RAW was finally live again โ and the womenโs division made the biggest statement of the night. Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan finally got the time their WrestleMania 42 match never had, Bayley made her return with Lyra Valkyria directly in her sights, and Monday night suddenly gave us a lot more to talk about. ๐ค But before RAW, Sunday Nightโs Main Event once again proved why its simple showcase formula continues to work. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐บ SNMEโS SHOWCASE FORMULA WORKS On paper, Sunday Nightโs Main Event didnโt necessarily look like a show that demanded your attention. Then the bell rang. Four matches, four different styles, and another reminder that sometimes WWE doesnโt need to overcomplicate things. Give talented wrestlers time, give the matches stakes, and let them deliver. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ผ BRON BREAKKER PUNCHES HIS MITB TICKET After a huge weekend for The Vision, Bron Breakker kept the momentum rolling by defeating Rey Mysterio and Ethan Page to qualify for Money in the Bank. And with Bron continuing to climb while The Vision becomes increasingly dangerous, WWE appears to be putting some serious weight behind his push. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ฅ BAYLEY RETURNS โ AND THE WOMEN TAKE OVER RAW Bayley returned during the Womenโs Money in the Bank qualifier and immediately went after Lyra Valkyria, while Sol Ruca took advantage and punched her own ticket to Money in the Bank. Then Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan delivered the WrestleMania rematch we should have gotten the first time around. Given actual time to work, they delivered one of the strongest matches of Labor Day RAW โ and another example of what this womenโs division can do when WWE lets the wrestling breathe. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ฅ OBA VS. THE ENTIRE DAMN VISION Bronson Reedโs return at SNME carried directly into RAW as The Vision continued to overwhelm Oba Femi. For the second night in a row, Oba found himself staring down the numbers game โ and this time The Vision finally started looking like the dominant faction WWE has been telling us they are. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ฅ Also on this episode: Royce Keys and OTM torch The Bloodlineโs vehicle and send a message that nobody is safe. Joe Hendry and JD McDonagh continue one of WWEโs strangest ongoing comedy stories. We break down the latest WWE News & Rumors, including the reported TKO contract restructuring, Johnny Gargano potentially receiving more television time, Jordynne Graceโs uncertain creative direction, and the latest on Bianca Belair. Plus, we preview SmackDown from Mexico City. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ก๏ธ Sponsored by ZARC International Personal protection starts with being prepared before the moment comes when you actually need it. Check out the full VEXOR lineup on Amazon or at Zarc.com. Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry VEXOR. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ง Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling WWE analysis, long-form discussion, wrestling philosophy, and the bigger stories behind what happens on screen. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. ๐ Follow Alexander the Great at @Froe87 ๐ต Follow Alexander the Great on TikTok at @Alexander.the.Great.87 ๐ฌ Join the TTW Discord and keep the wrestling conversation going between episodes.
Sami Zayn Finally Snaps as Kevin Owens Refuses to Cross the Line ๐ฅ BETRAYAL IN TORONTO. SAMIโS JUSTICE. Sami Zayn spent the entire night demanding justice after feeling like opportunity after opportunity had been taken away from him. By the end of SmackDown, he decided he was done waiting for anybody else to give it to him. ๐ค When does fighting for what you believe you deserve become an excuse to betray the people closest to you? โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ Sami Zayn Snaps Samiโs frustration finally boiled over after Kevin Owens refused to cheat to become WWE Champion. Sami took that rejection personally โ and Toronto watched him betray Kevin in a moment that completely changed his direction. ๐ CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens CM Punk defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens in Toronto, with Samiโs involvement ultimately becoming the biggest story coming out of the match. ๐ฅ Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton Face Off Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton went face-to-face in a heated confrontation as their issues continued to escalate. ๐ The MFTs Defend the Gold The MFTs put the WWE Tag Team Championships on the line against Damian Priest and R-Truth. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐๏ธ Also on this episode: ๐ฅ Blake Monroe attacks Giulia before their match can even begin. ๐ Lash Legend vs. Tiffany Stratton, with Chelsea Green making the save. ๐ญ Shinsuke Nakamura reveals KYOKI as his new partner. ๐ Trick Williams, Baron Corbin, and Lil Yachty get pulled into a bizarre championship situation. โค๏ธ Tatum Paxley continues winning over Charlotte Flair. ๐ฎ And we look at everything WWE set up moving forward. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ก๏ธ Sponsored by ZARC International Personal protection starts with being prepared before the moment comes when you actually need it. Check out the full VEXOR lineup on Amazon or at Zarc.com. Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry VEXOR. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ง Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling WWE analysis, long-form discussion, wrestling philosophy, and the bigger stories behind what happens on screen. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. ๐ Follow Alexander the Great at @Froe87 ๐ต Follow Alexander the Great on TikTok at @Alexander.the.Great.87 ๐ฌ Join the TTW Discord and keep the wrestling conversation going between episodes.
SOLO SIKOA & LA KNIGHT BECOME THE BIGGEST BABYFACES ON THE ROSTER. Solo Sikoa and LA Knight came out of the August 17 edition of Monday Night RAW as two of the biggest standouts on the entire show, and we break down why both men connected, where their stories appear to be heading, and what their momentum could mean going forward. ๐ค IS WWE FINALLY HEATING UP??? This weekโs RAW had stronger character work, major storyline movement, and one of the best matches the show has delivered all year โ but is WWE actually building momentum, or was this just one really strong night? โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ฅ SOLO SIKOA & LA KNIGHT TAKE CENTER STAGE Solo Sikoa and LA Knight were two of the biggest babyfaces on RAW, and we get into why both men felt important, how their stories developed throughout the night, and where WWE could take them next. โก REY VS. GABLE โ RAWโS BEST MATCH OF THE YEAR? Rey Mysterio and Chad Gable delivered one of the biggest in-ring highlights of the night, and we discuss whether it belongs in the conversation for RAWโs best match of 2026. ๐ฅ BREAKKER VS. OBA โ WHO IS THE FUTURE? Bron Breakker and Oba Femi continue to represent two of WWEโs biggest potential future stars, and we get into who feels like the stronger long-term investment. ๐ WWE FUMBLES ILJA DRAGUNOV Ilja Dragunov is gone from WWE after allowing his contract to expire, raising serious questions about how WWE handled one of its most respected in-ring performers. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐๏ธ Also on this episode: Haystack makes his TTW RAW debut. The biggest promos, backstage segments, finishes, and storyline developments from throughout the night. Who gained momentum โ and who came out of RAW worse off. Our favorite and least favorite moments from the show. The latest WWE news and rumors. And plenty of uncensored TTW opinions along the way. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ก๏ธ Sponsored by ZARC International Personal protection starts with being prepared before the moment comes when you actually need it. Check out the full VEXOR lineup on Amazon or at Zarc.com. Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry VEXOR. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ง Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling WWE analysis, long-form discussion, wrestling philosophy, and the bigger stories behind what happens on screen. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. ๐ Follow Alexander the Great at @Froe87 ๐ต Follow Alexander the Great on TikTok at @Alexander.the.Great.87 ๐ฌ Join the TTW Discord and keep the wrestling conversation going between episodes.
Co Host Aiden Haystack's first SmackDown!!! ๐ฅ ๐ฅ ๐ฅ ๐ฅ Two new champions. Randy Orton loses his mind. And SmackDown somehow leaves some of its most interesting stories on the cutting-room floor. The August 14 edition of SmackDown from Boston gave us major title changes, a personal CM Punk/Kevin Owens confrontation, Chelsea Green fighting to hold onto her championship, and a chaotic ending that stopped Cody Rhodes vs. Sami Zayn before it could even begin. ๐ค But one of the biggest questions coming out of the show might be about what we didnโt see. WWE reportedly cut five backstage segments that would have advanced multiple stories across the roster โ which raises a pretty simple question: if those stories matter, why arenโt they making television? โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ TWO NEW CHAMPIONS The MFTs captured the WWE Tag Team Championship, while Jacy Jayne defeated Tiffany Stratton to become the new Womenโs United States Champion. ๐ CHELSEA GREEN FIGHTS TO REMAIN CHAMPION Chelsea makes an emotional plea to hold onto her championship as the uncertainty surrounding her injury continues. ๐ฅ PUNK & OWENS GET PERSONAL Ahead of their championship match in Toronto, CM Punk and Kevin Owens turn up the intensity with an increasingly personal confrontation. ๐ RANDY ORTON ENDS THE NIGHT IN CHAOS Cody Rhodes vs. Sami Zayn never even gets started after Randy Orton attacks Cody and brings SmackDown to a chaotic close. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐๏ธ Also on this episode: GUNTHER takes on Matt Cardona. Baron Corbin defends the United States Championship against Carmelo Hayes. We break down the five reportedly cut backstage segments involving Giulia and Blake Monroe, The Miz and Kit Wilson, Ricky Saints and Fraxiom, Shinsuke Nakamura, Paige, and Nikki Bella. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ก๏ธ Sponsored by ZARC International Personal protection starts with being prepared before the moment comes when you actually need it. Check out the full VEXOR lineup on Amazon or at Zarc.com. Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry VEXOR. โโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ง Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling WWE analysis, long-form discussion, wrestling philosophy, and the bigger stories behind what happens on screen. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. ๐ Follow Alexander the Great at @Froe87 ๐ฌ Join the TTW Discord and keep the wrestling conversation going between episodes.