WWE Backlash 2026 Predictions! | PunkHausen? Roman Reigns Stale? New Day GONE!?

WWE RAW & SmackDown Recap + Saturday Night’s Main Event Predictions

🔥 WWE RAW & SmackDown Recap + Saturday Night’s Main Event Predictions! 🔥 This week on Ringside Renaissance, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down the latest chaos across WWE RAW and SmackDown while giving their full predictions for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event. The guys dive into Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, and the continuing Bloodline drama, CM Punk’s current absence and impact on WWE television, Brock Lesnar return rumors, Cody Rhodes vs Gunther speculation, Money in the Bank predictions, and why WWE desperately needs more real heels. They also talk Danhausen possibly cursing every New York Knicks opponent during the NBA Playoffs, WWE content creators getting hit with copyright bans and infringement issues, the state of WWE storytelling in 2026, the women’s division, Penta’s future, LA Knight’s push, Oba Femi, Sol Ruca, WrestleMania 42 fallout, and much more. The most unapologetic wrestling podcast on the planet survives the IWC, Roman Reigns’ entrance length, WWE copyright bots, and Brock Lesnar possibly returning from the dead. 😭 🎧 Follow Ringside Renaissance Everywhere: 🔗 https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissancepod [https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissancepod] 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙️ Streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Knicks Playoff Chaos & Danhausen’s Curse 02:45 WWE Streamers & Copyright Ban Drama 05:29 WWE RAW & SmackDown Weekly Recap 07:13 CM Punk’s Impact & Current WWE Status 09:44 Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu & Bloodline Tribal Combat 14:13 Money in the Bank & SummerSlam Speculation 17:53 Is WWE Finally Pushing LA Knight? 20:10 Brock Lesnar Rumors & Oba Femi Open Challenge 24:50 The Current State of WWE Superstars & Storylines 26:42 Penta: Future World Champion or Elite Midcarder? 27:50 WWE Needs More REAL Heels 30:25 Sol Ruca Is Taking Over WWE 32:16 WWE Contracts, NIL & Developmental Risks 34:43 WrestleMania 42 Fallout & Randy Orton Absence 36:39 Cody Rhodes vs Gunther Discussion 37:39 Money in the Bank Winner Predictions 39:37 Danhausen Is Taking Over The World 40:46 WWE Women’s Division & Championship Storylines 42:58 Comparing WWE Storytelling To The MCU 43:51 WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Predictions 56:30 Closing Thoughts & Upcoming WWE Events #WWE #WWERaw #SmackDown #SaturdayNightsMainEvent #RomanReigns #CMPunk #JacobFatu #Bloodline #Danhausen #MoneyInTheBank #BrockLesnar #WrestlingPodcast

WWE Backlash 2026 Predictions! | PunkHausen? Roman Reigns Stale? New Day GONE!?

🔥 WWE Backlash 2026 Predictions are HERE! 🔥 This week on Ringside Renaissance, Kombat Jones & Very Deadly Jesse break down WWE Backlash 2026, CM Punk’s absence, Roman Reigns fatigue, Jacob Fatu’s rise, Gunther’s return, Ricky Saints confronting Cody Rhodes, and the growing PunkHausen rumors surrounding Danhausen’s mystery opponent 👀 We also dive into: ⚡ The New Day reportedly leaving WWE & wrestling contracts ⚡ Friday Night SmackDown & Monday Night Raw fallout ⚡ Seth Rollins and The Vision future ⚡ Iyo Sky vs Asuka ⚡ Paige & WWE’s women’s division ⚡ Ethan Page’s rise in WWE ⚡ Oba Femi’s future ⚡ Sami Zayn & Trick Williams ⚡ Hulk Hogan’s Netflix documentary ⚡ Is WWE getting stale heading into Backlash? PLUS classic Ringside Renaissance chaos, comedy, hot takes, wrestling nostalgia, and Baby Sam from Sams on Sams Wrestling becoming a wrestler!? 🎧 Available on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast platforms. 🔥 Like, subscribe, follow & join the Renaissance. 🔗 Follow Ringside Renaissance Everywhere: 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@RingsideRenaissance [https://youtube.com/@RingsideRenaissance] 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0dTLY5Q3q4tC0T0t8f8w [https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0dTLY5Q3q4tC0T0t8f8w] 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ringsiderenaissancepod [https://instagram.com/ringsiderenaissancepod] 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ringsiderenaissance [https://tiktok.com/@ringsiderenaissance] 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/RRenaissancepod [https://x.com/RRenaissancepod] 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/ [https://discord.gg/] 🌐 All Links: https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissancepod [https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissancepod] Chapters 00:00 WWE Backlash 2026 Introduction 02:06 Is WWE Getting Boring? 03:22 The New Day Leaving WWE & Wrestling Contracts 05:36 CM Punk’s Absence 06:37 Roman Reigns Fatigue & Jacob Fatu Concerns 12:11 Ricky Saints vs Cody Rhodes & Gunther’s Return 15:40 Hulk Hogan Netflix Documentary 18:20 SmackDown, NXT Call-Ups & PunkHausen!? 24:54 Paige & WWE Women’s Division Talk 27:03 Sami Zayn & Trick Williams Storyline 29:35 WWE Raw Omaha Recap & Baby Sam Loves Wrestling 32:21 Jacob Fatu vs Roman Reigns: Same Old Story? 34:29 High School Nostalgia Stories 35:28 Iyo Sky vs Asuka Feud 37:05 Ethan Page’s Rise in WWE 39:23 Oba Femi’s Future & Open Challenge 43:00 Seth Rollins & The Vision Future 45:02 WWE Backlash 2026 Predictions #WWE #WWEBacklash #Backlash2026 #WWERaw #SmackDown #CMPunk #RomanReigns #JacobFatu #Danhausen #PunkHausen #Gunther #CodyRhodes #SethRollins #IyoSky #Asuka #TheNewDay #WrestlingPodcast #WWEPredictions #IWC #RingsideRenaissance

WrestleMania 42 Fallout 🚨 CM Punk vs Cody?! IWC Drama EXPOSED

🎙️ WrestleMania 42 Fallout, IWC Drama & CM Punk vs Cody?! WrestleMania 42 is in the rearview… but the fallout is just getting started. On this episode of the Ringside Renaissance Wrestling Podcast, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down the biggest takeaways from WrestleMania 42, along with the latest from RAW and SmackDown. From the show-stealing 5⭐ clash between CM Punk and Roman Reigns to the growing tension around a potential CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes showdown, we dive into what’s next for WWE. We also take a hard look at the current state of the IWC, the rise in online drama, and the impact of toxic content creators and fan behavior on the wrestling community. No sugarcoating — just real conversation. Plus, we discuss: * The future of The Bloodline and whether the story has gone stale * WWE releases and the reality of the business post-WrestleMania * The end of the Wyatt 6 and the handling of Bray Wyatt’s legacy * New talent emerging from NXT and beyond * Danhausen’s WrestleMania moment and the role of comedy in wrestling * The road to Backlash and what’s coming next This is a hot take-heavy episode that might ruffle some feathers — but it’s all part of keeping it real. 🎧 Ringside Renaissance — Authenticity Over Approval. ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 — WrestleMania 42 Fallout Overview 03:04 — IWC Drama, Streamers & Toxicity 13:25 — Fan Behavior & Wrestler Safety 15:00 — Roman Reigns’ 1,300-Day Reign Breakdown 21:14 — CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes Possibility 26:19 — Wyatt 6 Gone & Bray Wyatt Legacy 34:02 — NXT Call-Ups, AEW Talent & Danhausen 40:03 — Road to Backlash: Fatu, Roxanne & Judgment Day 45:48 — Fixing The Bloodline Story 51:36 — Final Thoughts & Shoutouts #wwe #wrestlingpodcast #prowrestling #wrestlemania42 #cmpunk #romanreigns #codyrhodes #thebloodline #wweraw #smackdown #wrestlingnews #iwc #danhausen #wwenxt #aew

WrestleMania 42 Predictions 🔥 CM Punk vs Roman Reigns, Cody vs Orton & MAJOR Surprises!

It’s the 2-year anniversary of Ringside Renaissance—and we’re going all in. Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down the full WrestleMania 42 card with bold predictions, strong opinions, and everything surrounding the biggest show of the year. From CM Punk vs Roman Reigns in a massive main event to Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton with potential chaos looming, this WrestleMania is stacked with high-stakes matchups and unpredictable outcomes. The women’s division is just as loaded, with Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill, Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer, and the return of AJ Lee against Becky Lynch bringing serious energy into the weekend. We also get into the Intercontinental Championship ladder match, Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu in an unsanctioned fight, Finn Balor vs Dominik Mysterio, and everything else shaping up across the card. Beyond the matches, we talk WrestleMania snubs, celebrity involvement, Pat McAfee’s role, and the overall direction of WWE heading into this event. From rumors and surprises to everything happening behind the scenes, nothing is off limits. As always, this is Ringside Renaissance—unfiltered, unapologetic, and saying what others won’t. We also get into the chaos matches, wild cards, and sleeper hits across the card:🔥 CM Punk vs Roman Reigns (World Heavyweight Championship)👑 Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton (Undisputed Title – possible interference 👀)💪 Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill (Women’s Championship)💔 Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer (Women’s World Title)💥 AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch (Women’s IC Title)🪜 Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match (pure chaos)🇺🇸 Sami Zayn vs Trick Williams (US Title – Lil Yachty?! 👀)⚠️ Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu (Unsanctioned fight)😈 Finn Balor vs Dominik Mysterio (Demon return?!)🦍 Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar (power vs power)🤯 Usos & LA Knight vs Logan Paul, iShowSpeed & Austin Theory👯‍♀️ Women’s Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Championship Match😳 Controversy, Chaos & WrestleMania Energy🚨 WrestleMania snubs (Carmelo Hayes?!)🎤 Celebrity involvement & TKO influence🎙️ Pat McAfee’s role in major storylines🎭 John Cena & Danhausen hosting rumors🎶 Liv Morgan’s “Trouble” music video reaction🔥 Andrade building momentum after AEW Dynasty👀 The Rock return rumors💣 Bron Breakker interference talk🛸 Bob Lazar, Area 51 & S4 discussion (yeah… we went THERE 😈) 👕 Ringside Renaissance Shop 👉 https://ringsiderenaissance-shop.four... 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CM Punk’s Pipe Bomb 2.0 Shakes WWE | Ticket Prices, Cody Rhodes, Pat McAfee & WrestleMania Chaos

CM Punk just shook WWE again… and WrestleMania might be heading into complete chaos. 😳 In this episode of the Ringside Renaissance Wrestling Podcast, Kombat Jones and Very Deadly Jesse break down everything coming out of WWE SmackDown in St. Louis and Monday Night RAW in Houston — and things are getting real as WrestleMania approaches. From CM Punk’s “Pipe Bomb 2.0” promo, where he calls out WWE and even brings up ticket prices, to the growing tension involving Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Pat McAfee, this week delivered controversy, energy, and major talking points across the wrestling world. The guys also dive into the increasing role of celebrities in WWE, including the hype around iShowSpeed at WrestleMania, and ask the big question — are celebrities adding to the show… or starting to take over? Plus, they cover: • Cody Rhodes’ fiery response • Danhausen continuing to steal the spotlight (very nice… very evil 😈) • AJ Lee and Becky Lynch backstage moment • Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez taking a real bump from Stephanie Vaquer • The Lita vs Liv Morgan debate • Seth Rollins vs Gunther implications • Rey Mysterio returning for a WrestleMania ladder match • Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar’s contract signing with Triple H • Early WrestleMania predictions and a live pre-show announcement This episode is all about one thing: authenticity over approval. No filters. No narratives. Just real takes on what’s happening in wrestling right now. 🎧 Follow Ringside Renaissance for weekly WWE breakdowns, bold opinions, and unfiltered conversations from the OG Bad Boys of wrestling podcasts. 👑 As seen on Netflix 🎙️ Busted Open approved 🔗 CONNECT WITH RINGSIDE RENAISSANCE 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissancepod [https://linktr.ee/RingsideRenaissancepod] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ringside_renaissance [https://www.instagram.com/ringside_renaissance] 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenaissance [https://www.tiktok.com/@ringsiderenaissance] ❌ X / Twitter: https://x.com/RRWrestlingpod [https://x.com/RRWrestlingpod] 🎙️ Discord: https://discord.gg/BAXyhhgJu4 [https://discord.gg/BAXyhhgJu4] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AZK5NQn8q/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1AZK5NQn8q/] 🛒 Merch: https://ringsiderenaissance-shop.fourthwall.com/ [https://ringsiderenaissance-shop.fourthwall.com/] Chapters00:00 Authenticity Over Approval 00:56 WrestleMania Build Begins 03:42 Celebrities in Wrestling 05:16 Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton & Pat McAfee Drama 09:42 Are Celebrities Taking Over WrestleMania? 17:51 Cody Rhodes Fires Back 25:43 Danhausen Steals the Show 29:45 CM Punk’s Pipe Bomb 2.0 on RAW 38:05 AJ Lee & Becky Lynch Backstage 40:28 Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez Take a Real Bump 42:03 Lita vs Liv Morgan Debate 43:44 Seth Rollins vs Gunther 45:53 iShowSpeed WrestleMania Hype 47:35 Rey Mysterio Returns for Ladder Match 48:53 Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar Contract Signing 53:13 WrestleMania Predictions + Live Pre-Show Announcement#WWE #WrestleMania #CMPunk #CodyRhodes #PatMcAfee #WWERaw #SmackDown #BrockLesnar #Gunther #WrestlingPodcast #ProWrestling #IWC