The fallout from WWE Evolution 2025 is HERE, and the Basement Bookers are breaking it all down — unfiltered and unleashed. From Naomi’s shocking cash-in to Goldberg’s war with GUNTHER, we’re talking full match reactions, storytelling breakdowns, and bold predictions as WWE heads into Summerslam and Clash at the Castle: Paris.

Did WWE book it right? Did the women’s Battle Royal deliver? What’s next for Seth Rollins and LA Knight? Is CM Punk playing games with Cena? Plus, a wild promo theory about MJF, Charlotte Flair slander, and why no one is talking about Shayna Baszler.

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00:00 – Intro: Piping hot coffee & Evolution reaction

01:50 – Goldberg vs GUNTHER: Was it satisfying?

06:10 – LA Knight vs Seth Rollins: Solid match or just “there”?

08:30 – Naomi cashes in! A crowd moment done right

12:00 – Naomi vs Jade Cargill aftermath

14:40 – Women’s Battle Royal: Bianca, Nia, and Shayna Baszler shade

17:50 – Lyra Valkyria vs Becky Lynch vs Bayley: Strong showing or filler?

21:10 – JC Jane retains… but for how long?

24:30 – Charlotte Flair returns (UGH) & Alexa Bliss alliance

26:00 – Trish Stratus vs Tiffany Stratton: Respect to the legend

28:20 – Evolution production notes & crowd energy

31:00 – Clash at the Castle Paris predictions

34:00 – CM Punk vs Cena Summerslam setup teased

36:30 – Who faces Seth Rollins at Summerslam?

38:45 – MJF “Caterpillar” promo deep dive and chaos

42:10 – MJF vs Ricochet possibility

44:00 – Final thoughts & shoutouts

he Basement Bookers are back to break down WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event 2025—including Goldberg’s retirement match, shocking developments in the Evolution card, and who’s walking out with the power. Plus, a look at resurfaced lost Bray Wyatt media, the harsh reality of online hate in wrestling, and some of the funniest promos this side of Jacob Fatu.

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00:00 - Intro: Saturday Night's Main Event & Evolution Picks Setup

01:20 - Goldberg vs Gunther: Retirement Match Breakdown

05:45 - Could Roman Return? Tagline Theory: “No One Spared, Everyone Speared”

07:25 - Drew McIntyre vs Randy Orton: “Back to Back” Comeback Clash

10:58 - Solo Sikoa vs Jimmy Uso: Family Feud for the U.S. Title

14:10 - Will Jey or Jacob Fatu Interfere?

15:35 - LA Knight vs Seth Rollins: Control of Power or Just Revenge?

20:30 - Rollins Faction Future: Bron Breakker or Bust?

22:05 - Evolution Pick Change: Nikki Bella In, Stephanie Vacare Out?

25:10 - Why Nikki Might Win: Liv Morgan’s Injury Fallout

27:00 - Tiebreaker Rules for Main Event Time (15 vs 21 Minutes)

29:45 - Final Pick Switch: JC Jane Over Jordynne Grace for NXT Women’s Title

31:45 - Lost Media Segment: Bray Wyatt’s WWE 2K22 MyRise Footage Reaction

34:50 - Jacob Fatu Promo Parody: Kevin Hart “By Myself” Clip Breakdown

36:30 - WCW RoboCop Story: Oreos, Echoes, and Robo Wants a Snack

39:40 - GTA Star Wars Droid Skit: “Hello There!” Inside Joke Reveal

41:20 - Wrestlers With Most Online Hate: Breakdown of CryptoManiacs Study

45:05 - Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax, Mercedes, Tegan Knox & More

48:00 - Generational Problem: Keyboard Hate vs Face-to-Face Respect

51:10 - Goldberg Again?! But Not Really – Nuance in Criticism

52:50 - Social Media Incentivizes Negativity: Algorithms and Attention

55:10 - “Controversy Creates Cash” – Engagement by Outrage

57:00 - Final Thoughts: Don’t Be a Dick Online, Seriously

59:10 - Wrap-Up: No Livestream This Weekend, Evolution Watch Party Details

1:00:45 - Monday Night RAW Watchalong Reminder + Final Sign-Off

This week on the Basement Bookers Podcast, we break down WWE Evolution 2025 with full picks and predictions for every match on the card—including surprise scenarios, title changes, and how it might all connect to SummerSlam.

Plus, we cover the fallout from Night of Champions, including the aftermath of Cena vs. Punk, Solo's golden rise, and what’s next for Jade Cargill, Naomi, Becky Lynch, and more. We also talk about the battle royal mystery, WarGames vs. Survivor Series booking, and Cena’s possible last match.

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00:00 Intro Banter

02:40 SmackDown & Bloodline Talk

07:50 Night of Champions Fallout

13:20 Cena’s Last Ride?

17:00 Evolution Predictions Begin

20:45 Rhea Ripley vs. Io Sky

24:10 Jade Cargill vs. Naomi

28:30 Evolution Battle Royal Predictions

34:00 Trish Stratus vs. Tiffany Stratton

36:00 Liv Morgan Injury + Women’s Tag Talk

40:00 Iconics Return Tangent + Squirrel Internet

43:20 WarGames vs. Survivor Series Debate

47:10 Becky Lynch Theme & Heel Turn

50:00 Final Picks Recap

53:00 Outro Banter