Wwe Off The Script W/jdfromny

The Post WrestleMania Roster Cuts happened, and it's going to make people ANGRY. WWE released several major names from SmackDown today in the annual Post-WrestleMania budget cuts, including ALL of the Wyatt 6, Aleister Black, Zoey Stark, and Kairi Sane. On SmackDown, Cody Rhodes addresses his WrestleMania match with Randy Orton while telling TKO once again to stay out of his business. Jacob Fatu tries to prove he can beat Roman Reigns by battling all of the MFT's by himself without help from The Usos. Also, Tiffany Stratton becomes the Women's United States Champion by beating Guilia, and the NXT Call-ups of Jacey Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid (Fatal Influence), Blake Monroe, and Ricky Saints. Join @JDfromNY for the WWE SmackDown After WrestleMania Post Show for Friday April 24th, 2026

Darby Allin is the NEW AEW World Champion, and it's a HUGE MISTAKE. AEW SQUASHED MJF last week for a 2nd time this year as World Champion, forcing a feel good moment for Darby All to capture the AEW World Championship for the first time. Why did AEW pull such a risky move crowning Darby Allin, when their business has been the best in years with MJF as The World Champion? Who does this benefit, and what is the real story here? Tonight, @JDfromNY and @ChitownSmark discuss this bold move, and why the feel it's 10 steps backwards for AEW with Darby Allin as the AEW World Champion. Also, Darby Allin has his first title defense tonight against Tommaso Ciampa. Mina Shirakawa goes one on one with Hikaru Shida, and Will Ospreay battles Mark Davis of the Don Callis Family. AEW Dynamite 4/22/26 Review:

WrestleMania 42 is in the books but due to it's polarizing two night stay in Las Vegas, it's still being picked apart, dissected, and discussed in it's aftermath. It created several moments, some great, and mostly bad. From the over 2 and a half hours of advertisements during the live broadcast, to the SHORT matches, and lack of actual wrestling, to the lifeless feel of the overall show, WrestleMania 42 is certainly being talked about but for mostly the wrong reasons. Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk in one of the greatest WrestleMania Main Events of all time, as Roman once again begins the formation of The Bloodline on Raw, and already has his first challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship. CM Punk? He's teasing Cody Rhodes that he may get an opportunity that just "falls out of the sky". Is there a move to SmackDown in CM Punk's future? Speaking of Cody Rhodes, he was in the Main Event of WrestleMania 42 Night 1 against Randy Orton, and it ended up being one of the most conf

After a very polarizing WrestleMania 42, it's the Fallout on what is the biggest WWE Raw of the entire year. It's the RAW AFTER WRESTLEMANIA EDITION FOR 2026. And Roman Reigns once again rules as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. After defeating CM Punk in the Main Event of WrestleMania 42 Night 2, Roman Reigns once again faces family drama, as Jacob Fatu challenges Roman Reigns to a match at Backlash for the World Heavyweight Championship. CM Punk is still in Las Vegas. After losing his World Heavyweight Championship, he came face to face with Cody Rhodes tonight, dropping hints that he could be following Cody Rhodes to SmackDown, setting his eyes on the WWE Championship. Bron Breakker is back, and hunting Seth Rollins. With Backlash only 3 weeks away, how does WWE reignite the feud between Bron Breakker & Seth Rollins? And, Ethan Page, Sol Ruca, and Joe Hnedry all get the call up from NXT to the WWE Main Roster!Join @JDfromNY for the WWE Raw After WrestleMania Post Show for April 20th, 2026. 

Night 1 of WrestleMania 42 was one of the worst WrestleMania shows of the modern era. CM Punk & Roman Reigns saved the entire weekend, and delivered a classic WrestleMania Main Event. Roman Reigns dethrones CM Punk in one of the best WrestleMania Main Event's of the last several years, and once again is a World Champion. What does this mean for Monday Night Raw? What Does this mean for Roman's schedule, and will we see him more?Also, Oba Femi slays Brock Lesnar in one of the most highly anticipated WrestleMania matches in years after several weeks of picture perfect hype, with a twist NOBODY saw coming...Brock Lesnar RETIRED!? Jade Cargill defends the WWE Women's Championship against Rhea Ripley, Sami Zayn defends the WWE United States Championship against Trick Williams. Finn Balor returns as the Demon against Dominik Mysterio, and the WWE Intercontinental Championship hangs high above the ring in a 6 Man Ladder Match. WWE WrestleMania 42 (Night 2) Match Card:

WrestleMania 42 Night 1 was WORSE than last year, and WWE should be embarrassed they let TKO tarnish what is WrestleMania. Incredibly short, sub-par matches littered with close to 2 hours of commercials and advertisements. That was WrestleMania 42. Live from Las Vegas, WrestleMania 42 Night 1 is headlined by Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton in a match that should feel massive…but has been surrounded by controversy thanks to the Pat McAfee situation and a build that has left a lot of fans questioning the direction.Seth Rollins vs Gunther brings a high-stakes clash that wasn’t even the original plan, now turning into one of the most intriguing matches on the card. And in the women’s division, Stephanie Vaquer defends the Women’s World Championship against Liv Morgan in a match that could define the entire division depending on how WWE chooses to position both women, and AJ Lee will defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship in her first WrestleMania match in 11 years a

This is it. The final Tuesday Night Titans before WrestleMania 42… and we’re breaking down EVERYTHING.CM Punk vs Roman Reigns headlines Night 2, but after Punk’s pipe bomb on Raw calling out The Rock, Pat McAfee, and even TKO, this match feels bigger than just a title fight. Is this storyline… or something very real bleeding into WrestleMania?Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton closes Night 1, but let’s be honest… the entire build has been derailed. Pat McAfee being forced into this story has completely changed the tone, and not for the better. We’re breaking down how this went wrong, why it feels off, and what WWE is even trying to accomplish here.And then there’s Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi… a true wildcard match that could steal the entire weekend depending on how it’s presented.We’ll go match-by-match through both nights of WrestleMania 42, what matters, what doesn’t, and what WWE needs to get right heading into the biggest show of the year.Plus, we look back at AEW Dynasty, including MJF vs Kenny Omega, and cover al

On this week’s episode of The Two Count with Jonathan Coachman, we break down the biggest stories in WWE and AEW, including major WrestleMania developments, controversial booking decisions, and the latest headlines across the wrestling world.We start with MJF defeating Kenny Omega, and the growing speculation that Darby Allin could be next in line for the AEW World Championship. Is AEW making the right call with its championship direction?We also discuss the report that Vince McMahon could play a role in WrestleMania 42, following comments from Jim Ross, and what that could mean for WWE’s creative direction heading into its biggest show of the year.On the WWE side, we break down the continued fallout from Pat McAfee’s SmackDown promo, and whether the angle has completely lost momentum after another underwhelming week.We also examine the developing Jelly Roll storyline, including the attack angle and rumors of a mixed tag match involving McAfee, and whether WWE is relying too heavily on celebrity involvement.P

It's the final WWE Raw before WrestleMania 42, and Roman Reigns has one last message to CM Punk. In a viral tirade, CM Punk addressed Roman Reigns, TKO, Ari Emanuel, and Pat McAfee that left people speechless yelling "lower the ticket prices"...while he claimed Roman Reigns was handed 8 straight WrestleMania Main Event's from a "weird old man". What does Roman Reigns have to say in return to CM Punk's best promo of the year, and what will the last image be before the two meet face to face in the Main Event of WrestleMania?Also, Triple H gets both Brock Lesnar, and Oba Femi to sign the contract to their WrestleMania match individually, while Oba Femi shows everyone how great of a promo he really is. And, Liv Morgan gets into a huge fight with Stephanie Vaquer as both ladies have turned up the intensity heading into their WrestleMania World Championship match. 

AEW Dynasty 2026. MJF vs Kenny Omega. That’s it. The biggest AEW Championship match of the year. AEW Dynasty 2026 is defined by one match… one moment… one collision between two of the best in the world. MJF and Kenny Omega finally meet, and the outcome could reshape the entire direction of AEW heading into ALL IN. Is this MJF proving he’s still the top guy in the company? Or is this Kenny Omega reminding the world exactly who built this place?Tonight, join me on the AEW Dynasty 2026 Post Show, as I break down everything that matters from this main event. The match, the result, the story, and what comes next depending on who walks out on top. AEW Dynasty 2026 Review:

Pat McAfee bombed for a second straight week, and has totally ruined the WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Main event between Cody Rhodes, and Randy Orton. It's so much worse. It was reported that Pat McAfee's promo from last week was not written by the WWE writing team, and by Pat McAfee himself. Then it was reported that Ari Emanuel wanted him inserted into the Randy Orton, and Cody Rhodes WrestleMania 42 match. Now, it's being reported that Pat McAfee and Randy Orton are set to feud with Cody Rhodes & Jelly Roll after WrestleMania heading into Backlash. And, Pat McAfee's BIG SURPRISE? He is slashing WrestleMania 42 Tickets by 25% for Saturday night ONLY. This is the most desperate, and embarrassing WWE has been, maybe ever. Also, Royce Keys will FINALLY make his official Main Roster television debut. What does Triple H have in store for the former AEW Star? Drew McIntyre, and Jacob Fatu meet in San Jose, and Trick Williams wants another word with Sami Zayn before WrestleMania. WWE SmackDown (4/10

Several TNA talent were pulled from major matches involving AEW talent, and TNA President Carlos Silva looks stupid, and LIED ABOUT WHY. TNA President Carlos Silva says it’s due to “partner conflicts,” but multiple reports and talent reactions suggest there’s more going on behind the scenes. Matches like Nic Nemeth vs MJF and Leon Slater vs Ricochet were already set before being abruptly canceled, with talent finding out at the last minute.Now there’s growing concern this isn’t a one-off, but a shift toward TNA talent no longer working AEW wrestlers at all. Between backstage frustration, lost opportunities, and conflicting explanations, this situation is quickly becoming a much bigger story.On today's Off The Script:

Chris Jericho speaks… and, and brings back THE LIST to AEW. After shocking the wrestling world with his return last week, Chris Jericho addresses AEW for the first time in nearly a year, and he is back to wrestle...Ricochet at AEW Dynasty. Also, after interviewing with Jonathan Coachman, and Vince Russo yesterday in a highly anticipated sit-down, Tony Khan delivers one of the most boring episodes of his flagship show before a PPV in 7 years of AEW. Tonight's AEW Dynamite Review (4/8/26)

On this week’s episode of The Two Count with Jonathan Coachman, we break down the biggest stories across WWE and AEW, including major WrestleMania developments, controversial promos, and fan reactions across the wrestling world.We start with the fallout from Cody Rhodes’ off-script promo on SmackDown, and whether it added real emotion to the WrestleMania build or exposed cracks in WWE’s creative direction.We also discuss the reveal of Pat McAfee as the mystery call, and whether WWE delivered on the hype or left fans underwhelmed.Over in AEW, Chris Jericho makes his return, raising questions about whether AEW continues to rely too heavily on established names instead of building new stars.We also break down the situation surrounding Mercedes Moné vacating her final championship, and why many fans are frustrated with how AEW is handling one of its biggest stars.Elsewhere, Carmelo Hayes remains without a clear WrestleMania direction, and we debate whether WWE is missing a major opportunity with one of its fastes

WWE feels like it’s breaking from the inside… and it’s all happening right before WrestleMania 42.Pat McAfee’s shocking role in the Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton feud wasn’t a creative decision. Reports say it came straight from TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, with McAfee originally turning the idea down before eventually agreeing to it. The move was driven by corporate strategy, ESPN synergy, and ticket sales… not storytelling.That decision has created real tension backstage.Cody Rhodes’ promo on SmackDown? Not on the run sheet. Said to be “from the hip” and fueled by legitimate frustration with TKO inserting itself into WrestleMania storylines. Meanwhile, talent reaction to McAfee being added has been mixed at best, with some feeling Rhodes is now forced to carry unnecessary weight heading into the biggest match of the yearThen CM Punk took it even further on Raw.Calling out Roman Reigns, The Rock, Pat McAfee, and even Ari Emanuel directly, Punk went after ticket prices and corporate decisions on live TV, echoing real fr

CM Punk unleashed hell, in what fans are claiming is his NEW PIPEBOMB promo in 2026, as he SHOOTS on Ari Emanuel, Pat McAfee being brought in, Roman Reigns, The Rock, and TKO hiking ticket prices to where it's virtually unaffordable. After Friday Night SmackDown, and WWE introducing Pat McAfee to the Cody Rhodes, and Randy Orton situation, WWE did some HEAVY damage control on WWE Raw tonight, by sending CM Punk out there to unleash the frustration felt by many regarding several problems plaguing WWE including Pat McAfee himself, Ari Emanuel, TKO, The Rock, Ticket Prices, and of course Roman Reigns. What does it all mean, and are we all being "worked" for some massive grand plan to be revealed at WrestleMania?

Cody Rhodes knew Pat McAfee's segment on Friday Night SmackDown was so terrible he cut a legitimate SHOOT promo later in the show. Pat McAfee was revealed as the "mystery caller" to Randy Orton on SmackDown in one of the worst segments all year, and one that was totally uncalled for in the feud between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes heading into WrestleMania. It was reported that the decision was not Triple H's call but a decision made by TKO and Ari Emanuel. Now new reports emerge saying Pat McAfee didn't want to do but TKO always wanted this spot to go to a celebrity. Has TKO ruined one of the biggest matches at this year's WrestleMania? Does Pat McAfee being included make any sense? If not, how do we make it make sense?

WWE SmackDown finally revealed the mystery behind Randy Orton’s phone calls, with Pat McAfee returning as his ally but the payoff fell completely flat.After weeks of buildup and speculation around names like The Rock, Kevin Owens, and Triple H, WWE went in a very different direction, leaving the Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton WrestleMania 42 storyline feeling underwhelming at a critical point in the build.While there’s always a chance this leads to something bigger, the initial reveal felt like a major miss and raises questions about WWE relying on celebrity involvement instead of delivering a stronger story payoff.

AEW Dynamite delivered a major step forward toward Dynasty with a heated contract signing between MJF and Kenny Omega, while Chris Jericho made his return to AEW for the first time in a year in his hometown of Winnipeg, drawing a reaction that did not match expectations.MJF and Kenny Omega officially signed the contract for their AEW World Championship match, but the segment quickly turned personal. Omega shut down MJF immediately, making it clear he’s not here for talk, he’s coming for the title and to prove he’s still the best wrestler in the world.MJF fired back with a brutal promo, targeting Omega’s health and claiming his body is a “ticking time bomb,” escalating the rivalry to a new level ahead of Dynasty. The tension nearly turned physical before “Speedball” Mike Bailey stepped in, calling out MJF and setting up a main event match for later in the night.Chris Jericho’s return added another layer to Dynamite, though questions remain about his role moving forward, his contract status, and what direction

WrestleMania 42 is just weeks away, and the final pieces of the card are falling into place. Coming out of WWE Raw at Madison Square Garden, new questions are being raised about Cody Rhodes and the direction of the WWE Championship match with Randy Orton.Cody’s interaction with Stephanie McMahon has sparked speculation about the mystery surrounding Orton’s recent behavior and the ongoing phone calls he's been receiving. Is WWE planting the seeds for a major reveal heading into WrestleMania?Elsewhere, Gunther made his return to WWE television by attacking Seth Rollins with no build, no explanation, and no prior story between the two, leading to major backlash from fans over WWE fast tracking a WrestleMania match without proper development. What happened to the rumor of Bron Breakker? Was this the right call, or could WWE have done a better job if this was ultimately the direction? CM Punk and Roman Reigns also escalated their feud coming out of Raw, finally adding physicality to one of the most anticipated