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Graham "GSM" Matthews has plenty to discuss on this week's packed WrestleRant Radio including Saudi Arabia reportedly hosting WrestleMania 43 and the bigger issue at hand with WWE, AJ Lee signing a full-time, multi-year deal with WWE following her SmackDown return last week and what's in store for her going forward, AJ Styles' "shoot" promo on Raw and his current status with the company heading into his contract's expiration in early 2026 including how and where he should retire, possible reasons for AEW's record-low ratings and how to improve them, and more!

Is AJ Lee finally returning to WWE?! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau address the possibility along with a number of other sent-in questions and comments to kick off WrestleRant Radio before discussing AEW moving the start time for All Out to not coincide with Wrestlepalooza, whether Tony Khan made the right call and the precedent it could set, and AEW pay-per-views moving to HBO Max moving forward. Plus, they have thoughts on Clash in Paris, what worked and what didn't about the show, Becky Lynch joining The Vision, how long an AJ WWE return could last and potential opponents for her, The Usos reuniting on Raw and how the tag team division can greatly benefit, and more!

When they aren't acknowledging Mr. Marceau's fresh new fade, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are sounding off on WrestleRant Radio about the Raja Jackson incident with Syko Stu at KnokX Pro over the weekend, why Jackson is undeniably at fault and how it's a black mark on the wrestling business. They also have thoughts on reports that Becky Lynch might have to apologize for her kayfabe comments about Ozzy Osbourne on Monday's Raw, an on-site report from NXT's Heatwave event in Lowell, MA and an overall assessment of the NXT brand right now including who the top prospects are, thoughts on the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view, FULL PREDICTIONS for Sunday's WWE Clash in Paris premium live event, and more!

Is Chris Jericho on his way back to WWE? On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discuss the status of the inaugural AEW World Champion and rumors that his contract is coming due, their interest level in one last run for him and how long it should last, who he could work with, and whether he brings "Judas" with him instead of immediately resorting to his iconic "Break the Walls Down" entrance theme.

The duo also discuss John Cena's last match being set for Saturday Night's Main Event on December 13th, future installments being relegated exclusively to Peacock instead of airing simultaneously on NBC, WWE Wrestlepalooza officially being confirmed for September 20th opposite of AEW All Out and WWE premium live events leaving Peacock for ESPN much sooner than expected, and Naomi declaring the Women's World Championship vacant after announcing she's pregnant on Monday's Raw. Who will be the next champ?

Plus, full previews and predictions for NXT Heatwave and AEW Forbidden Door this weekend!

WWE's premium live event business is about to undergo a significant shift in 2026 with it being announced that all events will be moving from Peacock to a new ESPN service in 2026. Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau have thoughts on whether it's a positive or negative for fans and how much money they're actually saving compared to a decade ago, the lucrative deal and the lack of convenience it creates, UFC pay-per-views heading to Paramount+ and if fighter pay will increase.

Plus, they have thoughts on WWE potentially counterprogramming AEW All Out next month, what's to be gained and why it's happening more often, Naomi possibly being out indefinitely after missing Monday's Raw, how WWE might have to pivot (again) with the Women's World Championship picture if she is indeed sidelined for the foreseeable future, Bayley's character change and if it will work, if Karrion Kross and Scarlett leaving WWE is legitimate and the blurring of the lines between work and shoot, what would happen if Kross were to return to WWE and his ultimate ceiling, if 40 is the prime for wrestlers nowadays, and more!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are breaking down a busy SummerSlam weekend on WrestleRant Radio! Hear their thoughts on why Roman Reigns and Jey Uso winning their tag team match was unnecessary, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss capturing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, an update on Karrion Kross and if WWE will/should re-sign him, what's next in the WWE Women's Championship picture, Jelly Roll's impressive performance, the excellent ending to Night 1 with Seth Rollins stealing the World Heavyweight Championship from CM Punk, all of the titles were successfully retained on Night 2 including Becky Lynch beating Lyra Valkyria and why it was the wrong call, Cody Rhodes regaining the Undisputed WWE Championship from John Cena, the controversy surrounding Brock Lesnar's return and if it happened too soon, and more!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau give their quick thoughts on Netflix's two hot releases in Happy Gilmore 2 and WWE: Unreal before giving their thoughts on the passing of Hulk Hogan, memories of the wrestling icon and the legacy he leaves behind. They then get into their complete preview of both nights of SummerSlam 2025 and give their predictions for every advertised match including how Jelly Roll will fare in his in-ring debut, if Karrion Kross is on his way out, why Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed must win, a likely twist in the World Heavyweight Championship match between Gunther and CM Punk, if Lyra Valkyria will finish her feud with Becky Lynch on top, whether Naomi's reign as Women's World Champion will be short-lived, the only way John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship can end, and more!