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SmackDown Review, Surprising Returns, and Two Sense on the Moné Championship Storm

Nov 16, 2025

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15 min read

SmackDown Review, Surprising Returns, and Two Sense on the Moné Championship Storm

Before we hit the ropes, huge love to everyone riding with Straight Shoot every week. SmackDown delivered a tight card with a match of the week contender, a surprise tournament standout, and a closing beat that finally turned The Vision into a real WarGames threat. Plus, MrTeshk is cooking a full deep dive on Mercedes Moné’s thirteen title world tour. Buckle in.

by Darrion Axel, +1

Alexa Bliss

+17

Midweek Heat: Cena’s Grand Slam, WarGames Spark, and Boston Goes Ballistic

Nov 12, 2025

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14 min read

Midweek Heat: Cena’s Grand Slam, WarGames Spark, and Boston Goes Ballistic

Special Wednesday night drop hitting your inbox as RAW buzz still echoes. Big returns, bigger stakes, and a crowd that made history.

by Darrion Axel, +1

Alexa Bliss

+12

Saturday Matinee: Best of the Week, SmackDown Fallout, and WWE’s Cold Reality

Nov 8, 2025

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16 min read

Saturday Matinee: Best of the Week, SmackDown Fallout, and WWE’s Cold Reality

A special Saturday afternoon matinee edition of Straight Shoot UNFILTERED — hitting your inbox before the weekend chaos. From shocking turns to ice-cold numbers, this week had everything: brilliance in the ring, cracks behind the curtain, and the unmistakable sense that WWE’s spark is fading.

by Darrion Axel, +1

Alexa Bliss

+16

RVD’s Fall, Punk’s Reign, and NXT’s Next Gear

Nov 5, 2025

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18 min read

RVD’s Fall, Punk’s Reign, and NXT’s Next Gear

Straight Shoot UNFILTERED, tightened up and to the point — RVD’s 2006 crash-and-burn, Punk’s mission-statement Raw, Rey returns, and NXT hits stride.

by Darrion Axel, +1

Alexa Bliss

+11

John Cena’s Final Match Confirmed, SmackDown’s Fallout, and Straight Shoot’s Late Night Edition

Nov 3, 2025

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18 min read

John Cena’s Final Match Confirmed, SmackDown’s Fallout, and Straight Shoot’s Late Night Edition

A special evening drop coming straight to your inbox as Raw kicks off — Straight Shoot UNFILTERED breaks down John Cena’s farewell, Gunther’s rumored role, and all the fallout from SmackDown and Saturday Night’s Main Event.

by Darrion Axel, +1

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Best of the Week Debuts, Raw Regains Its Rhythm, and NXT Turns the Page

Oct 30, 2025

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18 min read

Best of the Week Debuts, Raw Regains Its Rhythm, and NXT Turns the Page

Straight Shoot UNFILTERED launches a brand-new segment — Best of the Week — spotlighting the wrestlers, promos, and moments that defined the last seven days of chaos.

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SmackDown Review, Surprising Returns, and Two Sense on the Moné Championship Storm

Midweek Heat: Cena’s Grand Slam, WarGames Spark, and Boston Goes Ballistic

Saturday Matinee: Best of the Week, SmackDown Fallout, and WWE’s Cold Reality

RVD’s Fall, Punk’s Reign, and NXT’s Next Gear

John Cena’s Final Match Confirmed, SmackDown’s Fallout, and Straight Shoot’s Late Night Edition

Best of the Week Debuts, Raw Regains Its Rhythm, and NXT Turns the Page

Stephanie Vaquer

Roman Reigns

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Jey Uso

RAW

John Cena

Hulk Hogan

Iyo Sky

Rhea Ripley

Liv Morgan

NXT

Bret Hart

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SmackDown Review, Surprising Returns, and Two Sense on the Moné Championship Storm

Midweek Heat: Cena’s Grand Slam, WarGames Spark, and Boston Goes Ballistic

Saturday Matinee: Best of the Week, SmackDown Fallout, and WWE’s Cold Reality

RVD’s Fall, Punk’s Reign, and NXT’s Next Gear

John Cena’s Final Match Confirmed, SmackDown’s Fallout, and Straight Shoot’s Late Night Edition

Best of the Week Debuts, Raw Regains Its Rhythm, and NXT Turns the Page

Stephanie Vaquer

Roman Reigns

WCW

Jey Uso

RAW

John Cena

Hulk Hogan

Iyo Sky

Rhea Ripley

Liv Morgan

NXT

Bret Hart

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