Ep. 499: Behold, the newest champions of WWE

Episode 499

19th September 2026

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There’s been a lot to appreciate lately about the title scenes in WWE.

Everyone has wanted the best for Chelsea Green ever since she became the WWE Champion. She’s well on her way to being a top baby face, but what happens when Rhea Ripley is healthy and challenges for the title she never lost?

Trick Williams quickly regained his fuzzy belt from Baron Corbin, so let’s celebrate!

Penta and Roman Reigns absolutely tore the house down in a brilliant World Heavyweight championship match. And this was shortly after Stephanie Vaquer defeated Liv Morgan for the world title… at a house show of all places.

The Main Event: Sami Zayn wins the WWE Championship.

CM Punk had enough of Sami Zayn’s antics. And he allowed Sami one more shot at the WWE Championship. And after interference from Johnny Gargano, Candace Lerae and Kevin Owens… Sami stood tall and is now a two time WWE Champion.

The Three Count:

Danielle put over a top to bottom good RAW.

Lindsey put over a guy named Kiyoki.

Hal put over The latest pew pew shirt.

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