<p><strong>Episode Summary</strong></p><p>The year’s almost over, so we’re closing the book on WWE with a full “Year in Review” run-through. No hot-take chasing, no revisionist history—just what actually mattered: the biggest moments, the storylines that hit (and missed), the surprises, the injuries, the returns, and the debates we’re still having heading into January.</p><p></p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>Netflix era kickoff for RAW + early-year presentation changes</li><li>Royal Rumble recap and why Jey Uso’s win mattered</li><li>Elimination Chamber chaos: Cody/Rock “sell your soul” angle + the John Cena heel shock</li><li>WrestleMania 41 fallout: Paul Heyman’s betrayal, Seth’s “architect” moment, and what it set up</li><li>Money in the Bank: Naomi’s run + why it felt earned; Seth as Mr. MITB</li><li>SummerSlam highlights, returns, title shifts, and what worked vs what didn’t</li><li>The ESPN/PLE pricing controversy + the “Wrestlepalooza” disappointment</li><li>Survivor Series WarGames recap + Cena’s final PLE discussion</li><li>Saturday Night’s Main Event: Cena’s final match debate (and why the finish hit a nerve)</li><li>Current State of WWE heading into January: injuries, title picture, factions, and what’s next</li><li>Holiday sendoff + quick sports shoutout</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Big Takes / Debates</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>Rock/Cody alignment felt confusing and never fully paid off</li><li>Cena’s heel run had fire… then got repetitive without consistent Rock follow-through</li><li>Cena tapping out in his final match felt disrespectful (strong disagreement on the finish)</li><li>WWE’s move from Peacock pricing to ESPN created real fan backlash</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Next Episode Preview</strong></p><p>We’re doing an <strong>End-of-Year Awards Show</strong>: best match, best promo, MVPs, worst botches, and more.</p>