WrestleRant Radio

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!

With Mr. Marceau on vacation this week, special guest Tommy Bechtold returns to talk WWE, AEW, Buffalo Bills, Marvel, DC and everything in between with Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio! They have plenty to say about the current state of WWE creatively, SummerSlam expanding two nights and most anticipated matches on this year's card, early predictions, thoughts on John Cena's heel turn so far and The Rock's lack of involvement, AEW's existence, Tommy's experience at an AEW Dynamite last summer, the upcoming reset of the MCU and what's next, why WWE and AEW ever working together would be different than Marvel and DC teaming up for a future film, and more!

Coming off one of the most eventful weekends of wrestling all year, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau waste no time on WrestleRant Radio delving into every single topic, starting with Goldberg retiring following his loss to Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event... and then complaining about it on The Ariel Helwani Show! Was he justified or should he be more appreciative of being afforded one last match?

Plus, Jon Moxley is no longer AEW World Champion! GSM and RJ discuss the big title change, what it means for Darby Allin, Adam Cole potentially having to retire due to injury, other thoughts from All In 2025 and Evolution 2025, Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria's feud over the Women's Intercontinental Championship being WWE's best of the year so far, Naomi cashing in Money in the Bank to become Women's World Champion, if it was the right call and a rant on IYO SKY's abysmally-booked reign, Roman Reigns returning on Raw, if Seth Rollins' injury is legitimate, Jelly Roll set to wrestle at SummerSlam, and more!

A massive weekend of wrestling awaits, arguably the biggest all year, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are providing their complete previews and predictions for each event on the latest WrestleRant Radio! After giving their quick picks for NXT's The Great American Bash, the duo delve into AEW All In on Saturday afternoon and discuss whether Adam Cole and The Hurt Syndicate are leaving with their titles intact, who will win the men's and women's Casino Gauntlet matches, if The Young Bucks will finally lose the EVP titles, Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada renewing their rivalry to determine the inaugural AEW Unified Champion, if Mercedes Mone will claim yet another title by beating Toni Storm, and the unpredictable Texas Death match between Jon Moxley and Adam Page. Will Hangman reclaim the AEW World Championship or will Moxley's reign of terror continue so Darby Allin can be the one to ultimately dethrone him?

GSM and RJ are also talking the upcoming installment of Saturday Night's Main Event featuring Solo Sikoa vs. Jimmy Uso for the United States Championship, Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre, Seth Rollins vs. LA Knight, and Goldberg's retirement match against Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. Is there actually a chance of Gunther holding gold again before he calls it a career? Plus, hear who they have winning at Evolution, including the Women's Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat match, the Battle Royal for a title opportunity at Clash in Paris, IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship, and more!