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Cody Rhodes asked for it himself: Last Man Standing against Randy Orton at Crown Jewel on November 7. We both want this feud finished, but is a Last Man Standing match really the end, or will WWE keep running it back? Plus Sami Zayn defends against Trick Williams tonight with Roman Reigns already waiting at Crown Jewel, and Chelsea Green defends against Nikki Bella.

What we cover:

• Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, Last Man Standing at Crown Jewel, and whether it ends the feud
• The security reports around Crown Jewel in Riyadh, and what WWE says about its plans
• Sami Zayn against Trick Williams tonight, with Roman Reigns waiting at Crown Jewel
• Chelsea Green against Nikki Bella, and Danhausen's Very Nice, Very Evil SmackDown
• Rusev is back, and he and CJ Perry are expecting their first child

New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Tell us in the comments: is Last Man Standing really the end of Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, or are we doing this again in six months?

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Stephanie Vaquer was not medically cleared, so Becky Lynch got the shot at Liv Morgan on Raw. Becky won by disqualification when Judgment Day hit the ring, Liv kept the Women's World title, and Tiffany Stratton almost cashed in on a fallen champion. We agree the top of the women's division is too crowded, but is a cash in on a woman laid out on the mat a babyface move, and does WWE know what to do with Tiffany?

What we cover:

• Liv Morgan keeps the Women's World title by DQ against Becky Lynch, and Tiffany Stratton's near cash in
• Sami Zayn retains over Je'Von Evans, and where Je'Von fits in a crowded scene
• Bayley beats Lyra Valkyria in a No Disqualification match
• Crown Jewel: Bron Breakker and Austin Theory against Penta and Je'Von for the tag titles, and whether Breakker is still in limbo
• Next Monday in Brooklyn: Solo Sikoa against Royce Keys, and John Cena

New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Tell us in the comments: is the top of the women's division too crowded, and what should WWE do with Tiffany Stratton?

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Chelsea Green defends the Women's title against Roxanne Perez on SmackDown tonight, two weeks before her champion against champion match with Liv Morgan at Crown Jewel. Joe thinks Chelsea keeps it, but would love to see Roxanne and Liv walk into Crown Jewel with titles and blow up Judgment Day. Jose thinks Chelsea's reign is WWE's thank you, and he is not sure Judgment Day blows up just two weeks out.

What we cover:

• Chelsea Green against Roxanne Perez for the Women's title, and what a Roxanne win would do to Crown Jewel
• NXT goes head to head with AEW Dynamite Blood and Guts on November 4
• Giulia against Blake Monroe in a Street Fight, and Joe's wish to see Toni Storm back in WWE
• Birthday week: Toni Storm, Scott Hall's Razor Ramon, and whether Carmella is a Hall of Famer

New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Tell us in the comments: does Chelsea Green keep the title tonight, or does Roxanne Perez take it into Crown Jewel?

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Roman Reigns goes from a hug to trash talk with Sami Zayn ahead of their title against title match at Crown Jewel, then flies in to help the Bloodline clear the ring against the 946. Joe gives it fifty fifty that Roman defends his title on Survivor Series night and stays on his own, away from the chaos. Jose says the tribal chief leads the Bloodline's team and wins.

What we cover:

• Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn face to face before Crown Jewel, and Roman asking if Sami will even have the belt that long
• Roman flies into the Bloodline brawl with the 946. Is he on the Survivor Series team, or still doing it alone?
• Penta beats Bron Breakker after Je'Von Evans hits Breakker with Penta's own briefcase
• Chad Gable keeps the Intercontinental title over Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee, and Joe is suddenly fine with a triple threat
• Bayley costs Lyra Valkyria and calls for a No Disqualification match next Monday

New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Tell us in the comments: Roman Reigns on the Bloodline's team, or Roman Reigns on his own?

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Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton come face to face on SmackDown tonight, and there is no title in the middle of it. Joe is not sure the story holds up without a belt, but gives WWE credit for putting it on live TV instead of saving it for a premium live event. Jose still does not get the Orton turn and wants to know what these two are fighting for.

What we cover:

• Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton face to face tonight, and where a story with no title goes
• Crown Jewel is official for November 7 in Riyadh: Roman Reigns against Sami Zayn, and Liv Morgan against Chelsea Green with a rumored Money in the Bank cash in
• Paige gets her rematch with Nikki Bella after Nikki used the ropes to win last month
• Danhausen is reported as host of NXT Halloween Havoc on October 31, and whether WWE can bring his fans to NXT

New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Tell us in the comments: Cody and Orton with no title on the line, does the story hold up?

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Carmelo Hayes is back with a crowbar, he is with the 946, and the Bloodline got laid out to close Monday Night Raw. We cannot agree on who needed who: Joe says Carmelo needed the 946, Jose says the 946 needed a night like that.

What we cover:

• Carmelo Hayes joins the 946. Joe says he needed them more than they needed him. Jose says WWE left him behind, and he has a problem with the name.
• Roman Reigns is on Raw on October 19. Does he walk out for the family, and is he still doing it alone if he does?
• Crown Jewel goes champion against champion. Roman against Sami Zayn is reported, not announced, and Joe says Sami is not winning that one.
• The reviews say Oba Femi turned down Paul Heyman. So why does Heyman keep showing up?
• Roxanne Perez beats Chelsea Green with Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez running the distraction, and Jose wants WWE to protect its champion.

New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Tell us in the comments: did Carmelo Hayes need the 946, or did the 946 need him?

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Money in the Bank is in the books, and Luna and Lopez cannot agree on what it means. Tiffany Stratton wins a second briefcase, Roman Reigns beats LA Knight clean, Oba Femi calls out the champion, and Liv Morgan is champion again.

What we cover:

• Tiffany Stratton, first woman to win the briefcase twice. Jose wants the heel turn. Joe says WWE needs her as the hero, the female Cody Rhodes, and neither one wants her cashing in on Chelsea Green.
• Roman Reigns is on a streak and doing it alone. Joe says nobody is beating him right now, and Jose is writing the date down.
• Oba now or Oba later. Jose wants the program today. Joe wants him to wait until Roman can lose.
• Penta has the briefcase. Why he should go chase Sami Zayn.
• Liv Morgan wins the women's title in a triple threat, and what that says about Stephanie Vaquer's reign.
• Bron Breakker puts Je'Von Evans through an ambulance and walks out with nothing.

New schedule: MaxxedOut is now twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday.

Wednesday at noon on YouTube: a new episode of The Machine vs The IWC.

Tell us in the comments: Oba now or Oba later? Tiffany the heel or Tiffany the hero?

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The week of September 15 gave us TripleMania, RAW in Mexico, and six championships changing hands across WWE and AAA. We run through every switch, then get to the argument: with the whole card turning over, why did Roman Reigns walk out of Mexico still holding the belt?

What we cover:

• Sami Zayn beats CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Shock factor, why it works better this time, and the Clash of Champions angle that may explain it.
• Stephanie Vaquer wins the title in Chile, in her hometown, with Becky Lynch as referee. Why she earned this run, and the hope Naomi gets the same treatment when she returns.
• El Grande Americano finishes the story against Dominik Mysterio with help from Rey. Ludwig Kaiser took a demotion and turned it into gold.
• Omos as AAA's Andre the Giant, and why AAA under WWE is the best product on the roster right now.
• Chad Gable defends the Intercontinental title and gets his flowers from a Mexico crowd that sounds like a soccer stadium.
• The comic book reset theory: Secret Wars, Infinite Crisis, the New 52, and why a seven-title sweep in Mexico would have been the moment of the year.
• Roman Reigns versus Penta. Great match, wrong ending, and the missed 946 interference that would have written the next three months.
• Weekend grade: four out of five.

Coming up: Worlds Collide September 26 in Chicago, Money in the Bank October 10 in Louisiana, Crown Jewel November 7 in Saudi Arabia, and Wrestlepalooza moved to December 12 in Perth.

Back in ten days to talk Worlds Collide.

Raw never made it to a finish this week, and that is exactly why we came in hot. Royce Keys shows up with the OTM, levels the Usos, LA Knight, and Solo Sikoa, and the internet immediately crowns them Shield 2.0. We break down why that comparison falls apart, and why the surprise factor coming back matters more than any debut since 2012.

Also on the table: Penta and Rey Fenix collide for the right to face Roman Reigns in Mexico City, the women's title picture keeps getting rescued by injuries and circumstance, and WWE has no idea what it has in Je'Von Evans, because feeding him to Big Cass makes sense to nobody. Solo Sikoa gets his flowers for the reinvention of the year, and we play the Zilla Fatu landing-spot game.

Then the time machine: our Survivor Series retro segment runs through the greatest teams ever assembled, and a real argument breaks out. The Hulkamaniacs or Team Guerrero, who wins? Drop your pick and your favorite Survivor Series moment in the comments.

0:00 Raw goes to Mexico and Penta vs Rey Fenix
2:35 The women's division and the Liv Morgan question
5:09 Je'Von Evans deserves better than this
8:21 The OTM ambush and the Shield 2.0 debate
12:19 Where does Zilla Fatu land
14:08 Too many premium live events and the Saturday Night's Main Event problem
23:33 Survivor Series time machine: greatest teams and the big debate

Next week: Money in the Bank talk and the road to Sunday Night's Main Event.

Two nights, twelve matches, and the clearest passing of the torch WWE has delivered in years. Joe and Jose run the full card of SummerSlam 2026 from Minneapolis and hand out their verdicts.

Brock Lesnar leaves the business the way wrestlers used to leave it: a hug, a mic he never touches, and five words that crown Oba Femi. CM Punk walks out still champion after Randy Orton turns on Cody Rhodes, and Jose is not buying the creative. Liv Morgan and IYO SKY steal night one. Nick Aldis debuts at 39 and holds his own against Gunther. Solo Sikoa is somehow the funniest man in the company. LA Knight points at the Tribal Chief. Chad Gable finally gets his moment ten years in, and Jose gets emotional about what atoning for the Grande Americano run really meant. Chelsea Green wins gold six weeks after heart surgery, Kevin Owens returns on a rebuilt neck, and the guys get real about what these bodies pay for our entertainment. Then the big one: Roman Reigns beats Seth Rollins clean, holds the chair from 2014, and puts it down. The Shield gets its ending.

Plus: is WWE burying Bron Breakker, Trick Williams, and Dominik Mysterio while it celebrates its future?

0:00 Cold open
1:10 Brock Lesnar passes the torch to Oba Femi
5:00 What is next for Oba, and the Bron Breakker problem
9:35 Punk retains, Orton turns on Cody
11:20 Liv Morgan vs IYO SKY
12:20 Gunther vs Nick Aldis
14:00 The Bloodline six-man and Solo Sikoa, comedian
15:45 LA Knight calls out Roman
17:45 The Bellas, Paige, and the betrayal everyone saw coming
18:55 Chad Gable wins the Intercontinental Championship
22:50 Trick Williams loses to Baron Corbin, and why
24:40 Chelsea Green, interim champion
26:00 Kevin Owens returns, and the bumps are real
28:35 What is WWE doing to Dominik Mysterio
31:05 Roman, Rollins, and the end of The Shield
33:25 Biggest winners of the weekend

Tell us your biggest winner and biggest loser in the comments. Next episode: our favorite SummerSlam moments of all time.

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In this special episode of MaxxedOut, Joe and Jose break down what may be WWE’s best storyline of 2026 so far: The El Grande Americano Civil War.

What started as Chad Gable using the El Grande Americano character to mock lucha libre slowly became something much bigger. Across WWE and AAA, the story evolved into a full masked rivalry, a cultural reckoning, and ultimately a mask vs. mask match that felt bigger than just another wrestling angle.

Joe and Jose trace the full arc, from Gable’s original version of El Grande Americano, to Ludwig Kaiser unexpectedly winning over the audience under the mask, to the emotional AAA showdown that turned a comedy gimmick into one of the most memorable wrestling stories of the year.

They also discuss why the match hit so hard for longtime lucha fans, how AAA’s traditions gave the story real weight, and why Chad Gable’s post-match moment may have completed one of the best character turns WWE has produced in years.

This is not just a recap. It is a conversation about masks, identity, respect, crowd reaction, and the rare wrestling moments that remind fans why they fell in love with this stuff in the first place.

This week on MaxxedOut, Joe Luna and Lopez break down one of the strangest weeks in wrestling this year.

Brock Lesnar officially “unretires” just weeks after leaving his boots in the ring at WrestleMania, setting up a massive collision with Oba Femi heading into Clash in Italy. The guys debate whether WWE ruined a perfect retirement moment or used Brock to instantly elevate Oba into monster-level territory.

The show also covers: • Saturday Night’s Main Event preview • The current state of both Intercontinental Championships • Cody Rhodes’ increasingly polarizing title run • AEW Double or Nothing preview • MJF vs Darby Allin Hair vs Title • The rise of El Grande Americano • Iyo Sky marriage news • Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt, and Bryan Danielson birthday reflections

Joe and Lopez also revisit: • Ronda Rousey’s quick MMA return • Why Becky Lynch remains one of WWE’s best talkers • Why Sol Ruca is quietly becoming a future breakout star • The emotional legacy of Bray Wyatt and Roman Reigns’ evolution into The Tribal Chief

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MaxxedOut Podcast Episode 7

This week on MaxxedOut, Joe Luna and Lopez break down the fallout from WWE Backlash and why the summer wrestling schedule may be the busiest wrestling has felt in years.

Topics include: • Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu fallout • Bron Breakker’s rise and WWE’s next generation • Asuka’s emotional semi-retirement moment with Iyo Sky • Danhausen’s exploding popularity • Joe’s live experience at SmackDown in Jacksonville • WWE crowd culture vs online wrestling discourse • Darby Allin vs MJF and the upcoming Hair vs Title match • AEW’s alternative presentation style • Andre the Giant’s legacy and influence on wrestling history

The guys also discuss why live wrestling still creates unforgettable emotional moments for fans and why wrestling in 2026 feels simultaneously nostalgic, overloaded, exhausting, and alive.

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Luna and Lopez are back for Season 2, Episode 7 — and the week in WWE did not hold back.

The guys break down the Roman Reigns rumor storm: pulled from June dates, possible TKO contract drama, and a "clerical error" statement that raised more questions than it answered.

They get into the TKO cost-cutting wave hitting mid and top-tier talent, and pay tribute to The New Day — Kofi and Xavier officially out after refusing a restructure, with MJF already trolling on Instagram.

Then it's a full rundown of Backlash 2026 in Tampa, including Roman vs. Jacob Fatu, Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker, IYO SKY vs. Asuka, and the mystery of Danhausen's unknown tag partner. John Cena's five-PLE-a-year "retirement" gets its own segment.

The episode closes with heartfelt birthday shoutouts to Owen Hart, Tito Santana, Kevin Owens, Mr. Fuji, William Regal, Dakota Kai, Piper Niven, and Tommaso Ciampa.

It's a big one — enjoy Backlash!!

MaxxedOut S02E06 — The Yearly Purge of Talent

The post-WrestleMania fallout hits hard—and this year’s WWE talent purge might be one of the most controversial yet.

Joe Luna and Lopez break down the biggest releases, the real business behind them, and why this “yearly purge” continues to divide fans.

From Kairi Sane’s shocking release mid-storyline to Zelina Vega going off in real time, this episode dives into both the corporate reality and the human side of WWE cuts.

We also debate the headline controversy:

Did Ric Flair get banned—or did he bring it on himself?

Plus:

- The collapse of the Wyatt Sicks

- Bloodline chaos heating up before Backlash

- Hogan documentary reactions

- Wrestling birthdays and nostalgia

This is one of those episodes where business meets emotion—and neither side looks clean.

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Episode Highlights

- Kairi Sane released while actively featured

- WWE signs EVIL while cutting her storyline partner

- Over 20 superstars released after record profits

- Zelina Vega reacts live after release

- Ric Flair WrestleMania ban debate

- Bloodline tension: Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu

- Wyatt Sicks quietly dissolved

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Timestamps

00:00 – The “Yearly Purge” explained

05:30 – Kairi Sane situation breakdown

14:20 – WWE releases & Wyatt Sicks fallout

23:45 – Zelina Vega reacts live

33:10 – Ric Flair banned? Debate segment

49:30 – Bloodline drama heading into Backlash

1:05:00 – Hogan documentary review

1:10:30 – Wrestling birthdays & wrap-up

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Was WWE justified in these releases—or is this mismanagement at the highest level?

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WrestleMania 42 is over—but the real story is just getting started.

In this episode of MaxxedOut, we break down everything coming out of WrestleMania week—from major moments to unexpected shifts that could change WWE moving forward.

We’re talking about:

• Roman Reigns vs CM Punk and what it means for the Bloodline
• Brock Lesnar’s shocking retirement and its impact on WWE
• Bianca Belair’s announcement and what it means for the women’s division
• The rise of new stars like Je’Von Evans and Jacob Fatu
• Danhausen’s chaotic WrestleMania takeover
• And the growing conversation around ticket prices and fan cost in Las Vegas

It’s WrestleMania week, and this episode blends wrestling analysis with real-life emotional perspective.

We start with CM Punk’s recent promos and why it resonated beyond wrestling—touching on struggle, envy, and the difference between earning your place and being born into opportunity. From there, we break down Roman Reigns’ evolution, emotional storytelling in WWE, and what truly connects with fans.

We also dive into WrestleMania rumors, including missing matches, unclear booking decisions, and the role of celebrities like Pat McAfee and John Cena heading into the event.

Plus, we discuss the cultural importance of mask vs mask matches in lucha libre, and why some storylines belong outside of WrestleMania.

Topics Covered:

• CM Punk promo breakdown
• Emotional storytelling in wrestling
• Roman Reigns’ rise and character evolution
• Who carried WWE across different eras
• WrestleMania rumors and match speculation
• Iyo Sky, Asuka, and Tiffany Stratton discussion
• Celebrity involvement in WWE
• Mask vs mask match significance
• AEW vs WWE booking differences

WrestleMania isn’t just about matches—it’s about moments, emotion, and legacy. This episode explores why certain stories hit deeper than others.

WrestleMania season is here—and Maxxed Out is back.

In this episode, we kick off Season 2 by breaking down the biggest storylines heading into WrestleMania 42, from unstoppable powerhouse clashes to the uncertain future of WWE legends.

We’re not just talking match predictions—we’re talking moments, legacy, and what could define the next era of WWE.

What We Cover:

• Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi: a true “gladiator fight” and possible passing of the torch
• Why some matches feel bigger than titles—and more about damage than victory
• The viral momentum behind rising stars and how WWE capitalizes on it
• The Rock debate: should he return at WrestleMania—or stay away?
• Roman Reigns vs CM Punk: why this match might need a twist
• Surprise appearances and what could create a viral WrestleMania moment
• The quiet wave of potential retirements across WWE
• Why fans need to appreciate legends before they’re gone

Key Discussion Points:

• Is WWE setting up Brock’s final run—and who should end it?
• Could The Rock vs Roman Reigns finally be on the horizon?
• Are we entering a full transition era with new stars taking over?
• What moment could steal WrestleMania weekend?

Closing Thoughts:

WrestleMania isn’t just about matches—it’s about moments that define careers.

And this year feels like a turning point for WWE.

Episode Notes

Season 2, Episode 2 — Injuries Aren’t Killing the Road to WrestleMania — They’re Redefining It

WWE’s current injury wave isn’t just bad luck — it’s actively reshaping booking on the Road to WrestleMania.

Bron Breakker’s hernia injury becomes the catalyst for this discussion, as WWE publicly acknowledges changes to short-term plans. But the bigger story is how creative is adapting: more multi-man matches, more protected finishes, and more angle-driven outcomes as Elimination Chamber approaches.

In this episode we break down:

• How Breakker’s absence affects Raw and the contender landscape
• Why Elimination Chamber qualifiers are leaning heavily on interference and protection
• Whether WWE is booking more conservatively due to roster health
• The rise of Los Americanos and how Chad Gable’s injury created a WrestleMania opportunity
• Who benefits from the reshuffle — and who stalls

We also debate whether this year’s WrestleMania feels thinner because of injuries, or if WWE is smartly recalibrating around the talent that’s healthy.

Injuries aren’t stopping momentum. They’re redirecting it.

WELCOME BACK to Season 2 of MaxxedOut! And it kicks off with a breakdown of WWE Royal Rumble 2026 as the official start of the Road to WrestleMania.

The Royal Rumble felt like WWE hedged its bets — pushing new stars while still leaning on safe veterans. The future got a spotlight, but the biggest angles remain firmly centered around Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan.

We discuss standout performances from Oba Femi and Lash Legend, NXT’s strong showing, Bloodline cracks, Jacob Fatu’s role, Cody Rhodes’ elimination by Drew McIntyre, and the mystery surrounding the hooded man who took out Bron Breakker. We also debate Tiffany Stratton’s #30 spot and whether Sami Zayn should have won.

The episode wraps with a quick wrestling culture segment, highlighting notable birthdays this week and giving shout-outs to WWE crossover stars Bad Bunny and Jelly Roll following their Grammy wins.

Season 2 is officially underway — and the road to WrestleMania is heating up.