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WWE Feels Off, Brock Returns, Roman vs Jacob & Fixing KofiMania

WWE has been feeling off lately, and on this episode of In The Ring, Willz, Jonny, and AK break down why RAW and SmackDown have been hard to watch these past few weeks. We talk about Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu, where the story could be heading, and whether Jacob is the right guy to finally take Roman down. We also get into Brock Lesnar returning and attacking Oba Femi after everybody thought Brock was retired, why Oba should still be the one to finish Brock’s story, and why his open challenge run made him feel smaller than he should. AK goes off about Netflix having all the WWE stars while SmackDown feels empty, especially with injuries hurting the roster. We also debate if WWE needs less comedy and more matches, whether call ups have the total package, and if WWE waters down wrestlers who looked better in smaller promotions. Plus, we debut Fix The Fumble, where we rebook Kofi Kingston’s WWE Championship reign after KofiMania and explain how WWE should have handled his title run instead of the Brock squash. Thank you for helping us reach 1K subscribers and 1K followers on Instagram. Now we’re on the road to 10K. Join the conversation and tell us what WWE is fumbling the most right now.

WWE Releases Got Messy… Did New Day Just Walk Away? | In The Ring Ep. 8

WWE’s latest round of releases has the wrestling world arguing, and In The Ring Episode 8 jumps straight into the chaos. Willz, Jonny, and AK are joined by special guests Brady from theheelmarks and Arden from The Four Side Company for a raw, barbershop-style wrestling debate about the biggest stories in WWE right now. We break down the reports surrounding The New Day leaving WWE after refusing a major pay cut, and why Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods deserve their flowers for knowing their worth. Were WWE wrong for letting them walk? Did New Day make the smartest move of their careers? Or is this just the reality of wrestling business in 2026? The crew also reacts to the rumors around Kairi Sane possibly returning after the fan backlash WWE received, and why that whole situation makes the latest WWE releases feel even more confusing. From there, we get into the current state of WWE’s tag team division. Is the division weak right now? Has WWE dropped the ball on tag team wrestling? And why does it feel like tag teams used to matter way more back in the day? We also debate the newest NXT call ups and who has the best chance to become a major star on the main roster. The conversation gets into names like Joe Hendry, Oba Femi, and the future of WWE if these call ups are booked the right way. Then we take it back and compare today’s WWE booking to the Attitude Era, talking about why that era felt more unpredictable, character-driven, and must-watch compared to modern wrestling. And of course, we had to talk about the big one: Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu at WWE Backlash. Jacob Fatu is challenging Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, and WWE has been building real tension between them. Most of the cast believes Jacob actually has a real shot to beat Roman. But is WWE ready to pull the trigger? Would Jacob Fatu winning the title be the right move? Or is Roman Reigns still too protected to lose this soon? This episode is full of WWE debate, wrestling hot takes, Roman Reigns talk, New Day discussion, NXT call up reactions, tag team division arguments, and pure fan energy. This is not corporate wrestling talk. This is barbershop wrestling debate. Topics include: WWE releases, New Day leaving WWE, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Kairi Sane rumors, WWE tag team division, NXT call ups, Joe Hendry, Oba Femi, Attitude Era booking, Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu, WWE Backlash predictions, and the future of WWE.

BROCK LESNAR RETIRES?! OBA FEMI SHOCKS WWE | WrestleMania 42 Recap

WrestleMania 42 just changed EVERYTHING… and we’re breaking it all down the only way we know how… real, raw, no filter. In this episode of In The Ring, we go match by match through both nights of WrestleMania 42 and call it exactly how we see it. The biggest shock of the night? Oba Femi absolutely running through Brock Lesnar… and then Brock quietly retiring without warning. Yeah… we had to talk about that. We dive deep into what that moment means for WWE going forward and why Oba Femi might already be on his way to becoming the face of the company. From there, we get into Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton and why we believe Randy should’ve walked out with the WWE Championship. That post-match punt to Cody? Yeah… we talk about what that means for the future of that feud. Roman Reigns vs CM Punk delivered a classic main event and we break down the history, the storytelling, and what’s next now that Roman is back on top. Is a new Bloodline forming? Are The Usos back in full force? We also tap into: – Liv Morgan winning the Women’s World Championship and if the match needed more time – Trick Williams becoming United States Champion and why that moment HIT – Je’von Evans showing out in his first WrestleMania – Paige returning and winning gold with Brie Bella – Finn Balor vs Dominik Mysterio and the Judgment Day fallout – Jacob Fatu calling out Roman Reigns and what that could turn into – IShowSpeed showing out at WrestleMania and actually delivering Plus, special guest Manny PYO joins us to talk about how he fell in love with wrestling and his journey into content creation. We also run a full Pick Your Pop segment that’s guaranteed to cause arguments. And if you’re planning on going to Fanatics Fest 2026, we got you… use promo code INTHERING for 10% off tickets for July 16–19. If you love wrestling debates, bold takes, and real fan energy… you’re in the right place. Welcome to In The Ring.

Road to WrestleMania Is Getting Dangerous… We’re Calling It All

The road to WrestleMania is officially heating up and we’re breaking down everything that’s working, everything that’s questionable, and everything that could go completely off the rails. In Episode 6 of In The Ring, the crew dives deep into WWE’s biggest storylines heading into WrestleMania. From Roman Reigns and CM Punk tension to Cody Rhodes chasing his moment, we’re calling it exactly how we see it. No filter, no corporate takes just real barbershop wrestling talk. We get into the rise of Oba Femi and whether WWE is setting him up for something massive, plus the ongoing conversation around Brock Lesnar and where he realistically fits into today’s roster. On the women’s side, we talk Rhea Ripley, Jade Cargill, and Liv Morgan and whether WWE is maximizing their potential or missing the moment. We also debate Randy Orton’s role on the road to WrestleMania and how Triple H is handling the overall direction of WWE right now. Is the storytelling hitting like it should or are there cracks starting to show? This episode is full of strong opinions, debates, and a few wild takes that might get people talking. If you’re a fan of WWE, WrestleMania season, and real unfiltered wrestling discussions, this is the episode for you. Tap in, join the conversation, and let us know where you stand.

Road to WrestleMania Is Getting Dangerous… We’re Calling It All

The road to WrestleMania is officially heating up and we’re breaking down everything that’s working, everything that’s questionable, and everything that could go completely off the rails. In Episode 6 of In The Ring, the crew dives deep into WWE’s biggest storylines heading into WrestleMania. From Roman Reigns and CM Punk tension to Cody Rhodes chasing his moment, we’re calling it exactly how we see it. No filter, no corporate takes just real barbershop wrestling talk. We get into the rise of Oba Femi and whether WWE is setting him up for something massive, plus the ongoing conversation around Brock Lesnar and where he realistically fits into today’s roster. On the women’s side, we talk Rhea Ripley, Jade Cargill, and Liv Morgan and whether WWE is maximizing their potential or missing the moment. We also debate Randy Orton’s role on the road to WrestleMania and how Triple H is handling the overall direction of WWE right now. Is the storytelling hitting like it should or are there cracks starting to show? This episode is full of strong opinions, debates, and a few wild takes that might get people talking. If you’re a fan of WWE, WrestleMania season, and real unfiltered wrestling discussions, this is the episode for you. Tap in, join the conversation, and let us know where you stand.