Off The Script w/JDfromNY

We could be seeing the end of Darby Allin's run as AEW World Champion but it won't be tonight against "Speedball" Mike Bailey. 

Darby Allin, according to some, is having a "generational AEW World Championship run", and it can't end soon enough, as Darby Allin prepares for MJF at AEW Double or Nothing this coming Sunday ina Title vs Hair match. 

Also, news hit today that Mick Foley has officially signed with AEW, and Willow Nightingale has vacated the AEW TBS Championship, and will also miss this years Owen Ha...

Brock Lesnar is NOT retired. Shocking, I know. But Brock Lesnar is back after "retiring" at WrestleMania and has his eyes set on another match with Oba Femi at Clash In Italy.

Brock Lesnar returned to WWE Raw last night and attacked Oba Femi before his Open Challenge to call him out for another match at Clash In Italy. But Brock Lesnar retired at the end of WrestleMania, or maybe he didn't? Was the WrestleMania moment ruined by Brock Lesnar's return, and have WWE taken Oba Femi down a few steps with this move?<...

On this week’s episode of The Two Count, we break down one of the wildest weeks across WWE, AEW, and combat sports, including major tournament announcements, Brock Lesnar rumors, Roman Reigns’ next battle, and the growing crossover between streaming, MMA, and professional wrestling.

We start with the reveal of the AEW Men’s and Women’s Owen Hart Tournament brackets, and discuss which names stand out, who should win, and whether this years tournament feels big enough

We also react to the growing rumors surrounding Baron Corbin’s WWE return...

Brock Lesnar never retired. Shocking. Brock Lesnar is back, and just ended the Oba Femi "Open Challenge" once and for all. 

Brock Lesnar attacked Oba Femi before his "Open Challenge", and Paul Heyman already had a contract ready for Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi 2 at Clash In Italy. 

Also, Roman Reigns gets much needed revenge on Jacob Fatu tonight but Fatu isn't done with Roman. Jacob Fatu challenges Roman Reigns to "Tribal Combat" at Clash In Italy. 

And Seth Rollins is desperately looking for som...

After last week's embarrassment, SmackDown tries to get back on track heading into Clash In Italy but do they?

Gunther continues to toy with Cody Rhodes after being given a brand new contract for Friday Night SmackDown and a WWE Championship match but he refuses to sign the actual contract. Now, he must wrestle for the right to wrestle Cody Rhodes, and Gunther goes one on one with Royce Keys. 

Also, Trick Williams receives a "homecoming" in his hometown of South Carolina but is interrupted by The Miz as h...

AEW might have a new sheriff in town, and with AEW Double or Nothing happening in NY, it could happen very soon.

Mick Foley, the WWE Hall of Famer is rumored to land with AEW in some sort of role heading into Double or Nothing next Sunday night. Mick Foley has talked about one more match but at 60 years that is looking less likely. What type of role could Mick Foley provided AEW, and could it lead him to being an on air authority figure to give AEW a brand new dynamic?

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AEW is so creative that we have TWO MORE open challenges tonight, that advance NO story whatsoever. 

Darby Allin once again defends his AEW World Championship against Konosuke Takeshita, and Kevin Knight defends his TNT Championship in an "Open Challenge"...because every belt in AEW is an Open Challenge. 

Also, Tony Khan announces both Men's, and Women's Brackets for the Owen Hart Memorial Cup Tournament, which will have major World Championship implications heading into AEW All In in August. 

AEW Dynamite (5/13/26):

🎙️AEW World Ch...

On this week’s episode of The Two Count, we break down one of the strangest and most talked-about weeks across WWE and AEW, including controversial booking decisions, major character changes, and the latest fallout from WWE Backlash.

We start with the bizarre new direction in AEW, as Darby Allin agrees to give MJF an AEW World Championship match…if MJF puts his hair on the line. Is this classic pro wrestling insanity, or is AEW leaning too hard into shock-value storytelling?

We also discuss the surreal presentation of AEW...

Well, Jacob Fatu DID NOT acknowledge Roman Reigns. Instead, in typical Bloodline fashion, he ended WWE Raw the same way we see every week. 

Roman Reigns retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu in the Main Event of WWE Backlash on Saturday Night but what came after the match was a Jacob Fatu that we haven't seen. More savage, and on a totally different level, and it was more of the same tonight, with Jacob Fatu destroying his entire family. 

Also, the Oba Femi Open Challenge continues, an...

It's the Post-Wrestlemania tradition, WWE Backlash, and Triple H is deliver yet another underwhelming 5 match PLE, that does not feel PREMIUM. 

For the first time in more than two years, Reigns claimed a championship when he defeated CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Title in the main event of WrestleMania, and now will face his cousin Jacob Fatu, for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. 

Also, After both Superstars suffered injuries, Bron suddenly reemerged at WrestleMania 42 to Spear Rollins and cause him to lose to Gunther at WrestleMania. Now, both co...

The "Gingerbread Man' has left us, and tonight, Sami Zayn pays respects to him, as we all attend his funeral. Yes, this is REALLY a thing on Friday night. 

Sami Zayn continues his feud with Trick Williams over the WWE United States Championship heading into WWE Backlash with this ridiculous angle, one in which reportedly saw "significant" push back from creative. What does the funeral of the "Gingerbread Man" have in store for us. 

Also, After a unleashing a surprise attack on Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes last week, Gu...

Another week, and another AEW World Championship match given away by Darby Allin, this time to Kevin Knight. 

After beating MJF last week, Kevin Knight was granted an AEW World Championship Title match by Darby Allin, with MJF complaining he has been cheated, and robbed. Darby Allin eventually told MJF he would only give him another shot at the AEW World Title at Double or Nothing if he puts something of HIS on the line. What could that possibly be?

Also, Juice Robinson earned an AEW Continental Championship match a...

The New Day weren't the only ones who were offer 50% pay-cuts, as it seems like the corporate greed from TKO is getting much more than anyone could have imagined. 

The New Day walk out of WWE, and were given their release after 13 years together, as the company cut their pay, and offered them restructured contract with a 50% pay-cut. They aren't the only ones, as new reports have since emerged that after the latest round of budget cuts, several talents were offer pay-cuts as TKO is looking to relieve some of their massive debt. @JDfromNY and...

On this week’s episode of The Two Count, we break down one of the most news-heavy weeks across WWE and AEW, featuring major business developments, roster shake-ups, and the road to WWE Backlash.

We start with the report that TKO is pushing WWE talent to renegotiate contracts with potential pay cuts, and what that could mean for the future of the roster and locker room morale.

We also dive into the shocking news that The New Day walked out of WWE, and discuss where they rank among the gr...

Roman reigns & Jacob Fatu sign their contract for WWE Backlash, and make the World Heavyweight Championship match official. 

Last week, Jacob Fatu snapped on World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns and left him down in the ring, prompting The OTC to accept The Samoan Werewolf's challenge for a title match at WWE Backlash. Now, Reigns and Fatu will make their showdown official in a World Heavyweight Title Contract Signing.

Also, The Era on Oba Femi is upon us and, The Oba Femi Open Challenge begins tonight. Intercontinental Champion Penta and J...

WWE budget cuts happened every year but this year made fans FURIOUS.

WWE released 24 talents this past week including ALL of the Wyatt 6, Aleister Black, Kairi Sane, Zoey Stark, Apollo Crews, the Motor City Machine Guns, and several NXT talent from the WWE PC, and LFG. Who made the cuts, why were some of these cuts made, and should we as fans be upset when it comes to some of these names? 

Also, in the week where WWE cut some budget, they some extra left over to sign Triple H...

On this week’s episode of The Two Count, we break down one of the biggest weeks in recent memory across WWE and AEW, including major roster cuts, backstage reactions, and the fallout from WrestleMania.

We start with the shocking wave of WWE releases, and the biggest question surrounding the cuts: who made the call? Was this a creative decision led by Triple H, or a business move from WWE leadership?

We also discuss the release of notable names like Kairi Sane and Aleister Black, and whether WWE made a...

As we head into Backlash, Jacob Fatu wants the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and tonight Roman Reigns gives him the answer to his challenge. 

Last week, Jacob Fatu challenged Roman Reigns at Backlash for the World Heavyweight Championship but Roman didn't give him an answer. Tonight, Roman says either YES OR NO to Jacob Fatu. What type of family drama will The Bloodline get into tonight? Can WWE make this feel different, and interesting from what we have seen with The Bloodline in the past?

Becky Lynch is back o...

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. 

Als...

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...

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 Ma...

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 fa...

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 m...

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.

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...

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 Ro...

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?

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...

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, P...

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 lon...

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)

🎙️Darby Alli...

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.

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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 she...

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, T...

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 Mc...

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...

AEW Dynamite tonight is headlined by a major contract signing between MJF and Kenny Omega as their AEW World Championship match at Dynasty draws closer. With tensions already building between the two, this segment could set the tone for one of AEW’s biggest matches of the year.

Chris Jericho also returned to AEW television, adding another layer of intrigue to tonight’s show as speculation grows about what he does now that he isn't headed to WWE. 

And, Will Ospreay will battle Jon Moxley at AEW Dynasty but tonig...

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 a...

On this week’s episode of The Two Count, we break down the biggest stories in WWE and AEW, including major WrestleMania developments, controversial booking decisions, and the latest headlines shaping the wrestling landscape.

We start with the news that John Cena is set to host WrestleMania 42, and what that means for his future after stepping away from WWE in December. Is this the right role for Cena, or should WWE be doing more with one of the biggest stars in wrestling history?

On the AEW side, we dive in...

WWE Raw comes to Madison Square Garden in New York City for the final show of March, featuring major developments on the road to WrestleMania 42. CM Punk and Roman Reigns continue their heated rivalry following last week’s explosive confrontation, while Brock Lesnar once again collides with Oba Femi after being outmatched in back-to-back weeks.

Also, Penta issues an Open Challenge for the WWE Intercontinental Champion, The Usos defend the WWE Tag Team Championships in a New York City Street Fight against Logan Paul, and Austin Theory, and Finn Bálor will finally address bei...