New Orleans! We’ve got some things to say. In this episode, we break down WWE Money in the Bank 2026 from the Smoothie King Centre in Louisiana, a show that had its moments but left us feeling like it could have been so much more.

We dive into:

Roman Reigns defeats LA Knight to retain the World Heavyweight Championship: The show opener that perhaps should have closed the night, and probably still would not have saved it. LA Knight got the reaction of his career from the New Orleans crowd and deserved better than this outcome. The 946 (or 5678) appearing afterwards adds intrigue, but we are left wondering when LA Knight actually gets his moment.

Tiffany Stratton wins the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: A two-time briefcase winner, and yet the crowd spent most of the match willing Roxanne Perez to get there instead. Stratton did what she needed to do, but the reaction when she won told its own story. The briefcase is hers. Whether the crowd ever fully gets behind what comes next remains to be seen.

Oba Femi defeats Bronson Reed: The match of the night, and it was not particularly close. Two absolute monsters going at it, with Femi looking every inch a future world champion and Reed pushing him to his limit. The Ruler wins, The Vision get their comeuppance, and this is the one moment on the card that genuinely delivered on its promise. More of this please.

Liv Morgan defeats Stephanie Vaquer and Becky Lynch to win the Women’s World Championship: I don't understand the logic. Morgan walking in and pinning the champion while Lynch and Vaquer did all the work felt like a shortcut on a night that needed a proper payoff. Vaquer deserved better than this as champion, and Lynch deserved better than being a footnote. A flat ending to a match that had real potential.

Penta wins the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Now we are talking. El Cero Miedo climbed the ladder in New Orleans and the Smoothie King Centre absolutely erupted. This was the moment the show needed, and it delivered in every possible way. Penta as Mr. Money in the Bank is something we are completely here for, despite a lack of story.

A show with a brilliant high point and a frustrating everything else. Two matches worth your time, and a card that felt like it was coasting on the goodwill of its location. As always, this is our honest post-show reaction. Part breakdown, part banter, and the usual Back-Seat pint to wash it all down.

Penta and Oba was the show. Everything else was just filler around him.

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In this episode, we break down WWE Sunday Night's Main Event from Atlanta, Georgia. a show that delivered one of the more eventful cards of the year so far.

Randy Orton defeats Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship: A rematch of their WrestleMania 42 bout, with Orton utilizing a low blow to pick up the win. The American Nightmare teased his most aggressive side yet and came up short. The series is now tied at 1-1, and a third match with a serious stipulation feels inevitable.

Bronson Reed returns and decimates Oba Femi: The most impactful moment of the night as Reed violently interfered inthe Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker match, decimating Femi and signalling The Vision's formidable return. We absolutely loved it. ⁠

Lil Yachty survives Baron Corbin: Look, it was what it was. A celebrity segment that did its job and set up the title match that followed.

Trick Williams wins back the US Championship: Williams seized the United States Championship from Baron Corbin, atitle opportunity secured after Lil Yachty survived a five minute challenge against Corbin. Where does this feud go from here?

Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab defeat Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley: Cargill maintained her undefeated record at SNME, and a costly miscommunication between Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley proved to be their downfall.

A card that overdelivered for an Atlanta crowd that was absolutely rocking all night. As always, this is our honest post-show reaction, part breakdown, part banter, and the usual Back-Seat pint to wash it all down.

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Thank you, New York. In this episode, we break down WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLV in full, live from Madison Square Garden, the World's Most Famous Arena, with SummerSlam looming large and the landscape shifting by the minute.

We dive into:

CM Punk & Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther & Sami Zayn: The main event that had SummerSlam implications. Punk and Rhodes get the win, but it's what Nick Aldis did to Gunther after the bell that had everyone talking. Gunther (aka - Baby Shark) vs Nick Aldis at SummerSlam? Damn right.

Roman Reigns & Jalen Brunson at MSG: The Tribal Chief sharing a stage with the man who helped the New York Knicks to their first NBA title in over 50 years. We discuss the segment, what it meant to the audience, and the small matter of Seth Rollins showing up.

Lyra Valkyria vs. Bayley: A brutal, blood-soaked grudge match between former partners that Valkyria won by submission, before launching an even more vicious post-match assault. This feud is far from finished, and Lyra is a different animal right now.

Fatal Influence win the Women's Tag Team Championships: Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley dethrone Paige and Brie Bella to become the new champions. A title change that felt earned.

Danhausen vs. JD McDonagh - No DQ: Danhausen at Madison Square Garden. The city that he arguably helped deliver an NBA title to. The crowd absolutely adored him. And yes, we talked about it at length. We always do.

A show that felt like a proper MSG special. Big moments, SummerSlam kindling, and the kind of atmosphere you can only get in New York. As always, this is our honest post-show reaction, part breakdown, part banter, and the usual Back-Seat pint to wash it all down.

SummerSlam is coming. And it just got a lot more interesting.

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