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CORNETTES COMMENTARY #8
SURVIVOR SERIES 2026 PREVIEW W/ SURPRISE GUEST
VIDEO PODCAST

Die nächste Ausgabe von JIm Cornettes Podcast "Cornettes Commentary" steht an und da bereits morgen der nächste PPV der UPW an steht, so geht es hier natürlich wieder einmal um eine Preview des kommenden PPVs, bei der wir Cornettes Meinung zu hören bekommen zu dem was uns hier bevor steht. Der Podcast beginnt dabei hier nun ausnahmsweise offensichtlich Live aus Australien mit alleine Jim Cornette im Bild.

Jim Cornette: Hello folks... and welcome back to another podcast by your favorite wrestlers favorite manager with the only voice that you are going to listen to, as of course I am going to bring to you - as always - the only opinion that matters. My opinion. So you better get ready to listen to me telling you whats happening in the world of professional wrestling. And this time I am coming to you LIVE from DOWN UNDER as the UPW is in Australia for the Royal Rumble this year. Which means this year, getting thrown over the top rope also means that you are going to get thrown out of the gravity field that the ring provides, causing you to drop off the entire face of the planet. Hihihii

Cornette beginnt zu kichern wie ein kleines Kind.

Jim Cornette: Hihihihi. Of course I am only joking. Nothing like that is going to happen here in down under. And I have to say, from all the trips I had to make for the UPW in the last couple of years... from japan.... to europe.... this one ought to be the nicest one yet, as the people over here are indeed very polite and know their "wrasslin". I am not sure about their food, but of course no kitchen in the world does have the great kind of dishes that the south of america has. I'd take a hamburger over a vegimite sandwich any day of the week. But we're not here to talk about food of course. We're here to talk about wrestling and the PPV event that is happening tomorrow. But before we get to that, lets adress the elephant in the room first. Because as you probably can already tell this time I am not here with FTR. No, the boys decided to stay at home for this event. Which is why they also won't be a part of the show here tonight. I will tell you more about that tomorrow on the actual PPV, just know for now, that they are not here in Australia, which is why they also won't be part of the podcast tonight. However....

Cornette beginnt zu lächeln.

Jim Cornette: Not even I wanted to hear just me talk about this event. Let alone LOOK at me talking about the event. So I invited a special guest to join me for this show, a person that is definitely more of a pleasure to look at that I am, and also a person that I have great respect for, as she is - in my opinion - the greatest womens wrestler in the world today. Plus... she is an australian native, so if I am going to talk about a show in australia, why not talk about it with someone that is from here, right? So without further ado... please welcome my special guest for this Royal Rumble Preview.... the eradicator..... the nightmare.... or "mami" as some people like to call her... ladies and gentlemen.... RHEA RIPLEY!

Die Kamera schwenkt zur Seite und man sieht, dass tatsächlich auch Rhea Ripley hier nun neben Jim Cornette sitzt. Auch Rhea hat ein Headset auf dem Kopf, auf dem immer noch die kahlen stellen zu sehen sind nachdem Megan Bayne hier einige haare herausgeschnitten hatte. Cornette lacht und auch Rhea muss lachen und scheint sich durchaus etwas geschmeichelt zu fühlen nach dieser Vorstellung.

Rhea Ripley: That was actually a pretty fucking nice introduction... thank you Jim. Thanks for having me... oh... and I apologize. Can I swear on this?

Jim Cornette: And its's nice to have you! An of course you can fucking swear on this show, Rhea. This is my show and you can do whatever the fuck you like on here. You can cuss, you can swear more than a drunken sailor. Have you heard me talk on this show before? Shit gets absolutely wild around here. If you are someone that likes to hear me go off on a rant about all the bullshit people are doing inside of a wrestling ring this day, without me holding back, than this is the right place for you. And I do hope you are going to give us some of that unfiltered Rhea Ripley takes on here aswell.

Rhea Ripley: Oh I don't think my takes are going get quite as wild as yours, but I am happy to be here to listen to them live and in person this time, as I do actually listen to this show. As all of you should do to, as Jim often does bring up some valid points. Although I didn't quite like what you had to say when you were speaking with Liv Morgan last week.

Jim Cornette: Well..... she is my SECOND favorite wrestler in the world. Next to you of course.

Rhea Ripley: It's alright, Jim. As much as I don't like her, I do have to admit that I did gain some respect for her. And I can say that she definietly is not the person on the roster I hate the most. But I am sure we will get to that.

Jim Cornette: Oh without a doubt we will. So without further ado... people.... lets get things started here.... the official Jim Cornette Royal Rumble 2025 preview!

Es folgt eine kleine Grafik die hier zusammengestellt wurde, die den "offiziellen" Teil der Show eröffnet.

Jim Cornette: And to kick off things, lets take a look on a match that features a women you already mentioned.

Rhea Ripley: Yes, please. Lets do that. I got quite a bit to say about that.

Und dann folgt eine Grafik die den Opener vom Royal Rumble zeigt. Das Titelmatch zwischen Liv Morgan und Tegan Nox um den Womens Titel.

Opener: UPW Women`s Championship
Liv Morgan (c) (w/ Asuka) vs Tegan Nox (w/ Dani Luna, Dakota Kai & Anna Jay)

Jim Cornette: Liv Morgan will be putting her UPW World Womens Championship on the line against another Champion. The Womens TAG TEAM Champion ... Tegan Nox. I think fans of the show will already know that I am putting my money on Liv Morgan on here, as she is a sweet thing and my second favorite wrestler in the world. So of course I want her to fucking win. Plus honestly I still can't stand her opponent, Tegan Nox. The colorful hair. The bitchy attitude. I don't like her and I hope Liv does kick her "arse" as you australians would say, right?

Rhea Ripley: Sounds about right, Jim. ARSE! You really need to lean into it.

Jim Cornette: ARSE! But let me guess, Rhea. You are not so keen on Liv winning this one, are you?

Rhea Ripley: Actually... I am. I don't think Liv deserves to hold the championship right now, as it should still be mine... and it would be... if it wasn't for Tiffany Stratton. But if I am tasked to chose between her and Nixon Newell, I am picking Liv Morgan any day of the week. 100% of times. And NIxon... if you are listening to this. I don't want you to forget one thing either. Right now I am rather busy with Tiffany Stratton. But you and I... our history is not forgotton. And I will come back to you eventually. I fucking promise you, Nixon.

Jim Cornette: Oh, heres something I always wanted to ask you. Why do you keep calling Tegan Nox that? Nixon? Whats that all about?

Rhea Ripley: It's a long and complicated story, Jim. One far too long and far too complicated to go into here in full detail. But to make a long story short, lets just say, that I don't fucking like Nixon Newell, and I am refusing to call her by her new name, because to me she still is the small little pup Nixon Newell, that I brought in here. And she thinks she has outgrown this roll. Has surrounded her with these vixens, that she commands around that do her bidding. But she still is Nixon fucking Newell. My little pup. And like a good little pup I will get back to teaching her the lesson that any good bitch like her needs. And if she does actually win the title her by a miracle... all the better for me. All I have to do then is sort out my Tiffany-Situation, win the Royal Rumble and then I can go straight to her and take away the championship again, while also teaching my little pup Nixon a lesson in the process.

Jim Cornette: Sounds like a plan, Rhea. Go for it, I say.

Rhea Ripley: I will. And if Liv keeps her title, the plan stays the same. As I still have things to settle with her as well. So Liv, I may be rooting for you this time. But that still doesn't change the fact that at the end of the road I will be waiting to take that championship from you again. You like to tell people storys... you like to write storys... why don't we write this story? Me kicking your arse at wrestlemania for one final time?

Jim Cornette: Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan at Wrestlemania... honestly, that does sound like the kind of match I would want to see at wrestlemania. I am all for that. But of course alot of things need to happen to make that possible. But I for one believe in the both of you. Yes, you heard right. I Jim Cornette believe in Rhea Ripley AND Liv Morgan. What are you going to do about it? Nothing. Because thats my opinion and I don't care if you like it or not. And with that, lets take a look at the next match on the card, shall we?

Rhea Ripley: With pleasure.

Eine Grafik für das nächste Match folgt.

2.Match: Australian Street Fight
Dr. Britt Baker vs Tessa Blanchard

Jim Cornette: Oh gosh. I forgot about that one. An AUSTRALIAN Street Fight... Dr. Britt Baker is going to go up against Tessa Blanchard, daughter of Tully Blanchard. Well, at least the WOMEN of the HorseMEN are not involved in this this time around. On the other hand.... of course this is an AUSTRALIAN Street fight. But what does that exactly mean? I assume it's going to be..... NO DQ.... EVERYTHING GOES..... LAAAAAAAAZY BOOKING...... but what does the australian Part of the match say? Rhea, you should know that, right?

Rhea Ripley: Honestly, I have no Idea what it means, but would I would do, if I was involved in a matchtype like this, is grab a huge ass Didgeridoo and smack it over my opponents head. Keep smacking the bitch with it over and over, until the fucking thing breaks in two halves.

Jim Cornette: Do you think any vegemite is going to be involved? If I was in a match like this, I would try to feed it to my opponent. The taste of it is fucking disgusting and would cause me to quit the match by submission.

Rhea Ripley: Whats that with you and fucking vegemite, Jim? Does sound like there is some story behind it that we should know.

Jim Cornette: IT'S DISGUSTING! It tastes fucking awful. And you can't get that taste of your fucking mouth. I goddamn hate it.

Rhea Ripley: Well, mabye if Tessa also would react to it like that, Britt Baker should try to apply some of it to Tessas mouth. I mean as a dentist she should know exactly how applying something in another womans mouth works best.

Jim Cornette: Rhea, not gonna lie, thats a really weird path to go down.

Rhea Ripley: What? You brought it up first, Jim!

Jim Cornette: But not like that! But more to the point, do you you think any woman has a specific advantage in this one?

Rhea Ripley: I do know both of them well. And I have been in the ring with both of them. And I can tell you they are both as tough as nails, as much as I don't like to admit that. So it's going to be a really close call. Britt Baker is the longest reigning womens Champion in history. That says it all. And tessa held the belt twice aswell and has improved alot since then. If i had to bet, I'd go with Tessa here, but this is anyones game and they can both walk out as winners here. And if they do, I do think that they both have a valid claim to be considered in the womens title picture aswell after that. Of course the Womens Rumble winner is going to be next in line, as winning that match guarantees you that title shot at Wrestlemania. But after that... maybe one of these two women could be waiting for the champion that walks out of wrestlemania.

Jim Cornette: And I am going go reveal something here. I recently have spoken to Tully on the phone and I have spoken with him about his daughter briefly. And he did say that he thinks that she is the best womens wrestler in the world. Of course I disagree with that. And I do think he is biased as it is his daughter. But Tully does know talent, and I do think even when putting the fact that she is his daughter out of the picture, she is one of the most gifted women inside of the ring today. So I am going to agree with you and say that Tessa wins this one, Rhea.

Rhea Ripley: Rhea Ripley and Jim Cornette sharing an opinion... twice in a row... how fucking cool is that?

Jim Cornette: Pretty cool inded. And with that, how about we take a look at the third match on the card.

Die Grafik für das nächste Match fliegt ins Bild. Das Triple Threat Match zwischen Randy Orton, Juice Robinson and Jay White.

3.Match: Triple Threat
Randy Orton vs Juice Robinson vs Jay White

Jim Cornette: Randy Orton against Gin and Juice. Formerly known as the BOYS CLUB aka Bullet Club GOLD, who THANK GOD finally broke up for good. As you can probably already can tell, I am quite biased in this one, as Randy is one of my former students and also was part of the show a couple of months ago, so I am really interested to see if you share my opinion again and also think that he SHOULD and WIN will this match?

Rhea Ripley: Actually, I don't this time, Jim. Sorry dissapoint you.

Jim Cornette: Well, every streak does have to come to an end. So who you going with here?

Rhea Ripley: Of course I am going with my hometown boy... Jay White. He may not be from Australia, but from New Zealand. But come on.. thats the same thing, right? And I do hope that my australian fans can put aside the fact that Jay White does have some questionable morals and support him for this one night only and push him onto victory. Go Jay. I believe in you.

Jim Cornette: Thats all it takes for you here, Rhea?

Rhea Ripley: Yep indeed. He's one of us, and I am always going to stand with one of ours.

Jim Cornette: Well, that does slightly dissapoint me, but there you go. Rhea wants Jay to win, despite the fact that he recently attacked Randys beautiful Wife Kim at ringside. Despite the fact that he needlessly assaulted Randy Orton Backstage that really kicked off this thing. Despite all the nasty things Jay had to say about Randy and his family in the past.

Rhea Ripley: Come on, Jim. If you say it like that, you really make me sound like a horrible person by supporting him here.

Jim Cornette: Alright, Alright. I'll let it slide. Just because its you, Rhea.

Rhea Ripley: Thank you Jim. And at least we can agree that Juice is the worst out of them, yeah?

Jim Cornette: Welllllll... he does look like a homeless man that sleeps on the street. But to be fair, the same thing is the case with Jay White. Do neither of those two know what a barber is? And do neither of them earn enough money to afford to buy some fashionable clothes? I know what I am making from the UPW and I know that I don't need to run around like I am picking my clothes out of the trash can. And if they ain't making at least that much, they REALLY should have their lawyers have a look a their contracts and regotiate their salary.

Rhea Ripley: Wow. You really hate them, don't you? Maybe I should tell Toni about this. And tell her how much you hate the look of her husband.

Jim Cornette: TONI ... WHO?

Rhea Ripley: His wife....Toni.... oh .... I am not sure if I am allowed to talk about that publically. So lets just move on. OH HEY JIM. What about The Gunns? Do you like them now?

Jim Cornette: Hell no. No, screw them too. They are both absolute pricks aswell. And their father should be ashamed of them. Actually, I think he is, since they also distanced himself from him aswell. Or the other way round. Heyyyyy Gunns. If not even YOUR OWN FATHER likes you, maybe there is something wrong with you? Maybe you should think about just what the hell you are doing in your lifes? But thankfully this match isn't as match about them as it is about the other three right? And I hope they stay out of it totally. As that too will work in Randys favor, as if this turns into a straight wrestling match, without any of the bullshit of outside interferences... without slapping each other over the head with blunt instruments... Randy is going to outwrestle both of these idiots and win this match with ease. And I don't care if the australian crowd would boo that, because their "boy" Jay didn't win. Thats what should happen. And like I said... I also think thats what WILL happen. And if it doesn't happen... Randy.... my boy... I am always happy to help you with strategy. Just talk to me and we can get this sorted out for you.

Rhea Ripley: Is that a contract offer, Jim? Are you offering Randy to become his manager?

Jim Cornette: Depends on what Randy would pay me for it.

Rhea Ripley: Interesting. Now, shall me move on to the match that ouf course is the most important one for me personally? The Womens Royal Rumble Match?

Jim Cornette: Oh yes. Lets do that. I am eager to hear what you are going to have to say about it.

Und damit folgt die nächste Grafik... für das 30 Women Royal Rumble Match.

4.Match: 30 Women Royal Rumble

Jim Cornette: Thirty women will enter the Ring for the Royal Rumble Match... and won of them will of course will be you, Rhea. So... the floor is yours. Tell us what you think ahead of this important match.

Rhea Ripley: Thats right, Jim. I am going the be one of the 30 women that will enter the match, but I am also going to be the one that is going to be still left standing inside of the ring when everything is done. And while doing that, I am also going to specifially take care of two other women who have already declared their entry entry to the match: Megan Bayne and Kairi Sane. The two women on the side of Tiffany Stratton, the women who did cost me the Womens Championship. I don't care what you two are going to be doing in the match. I am not just entering the royal rumble match to eliminate you from it. I am enterting it to hurt you. And when I am done with you, you are going to feel the exact same way that Tiffany PRETENDS to feel like. But unlike her, you are not going to just need some sunglasses to feel "okay" again. You are going to be in the hospital. For weeks and weeks. And while you are recovering, finally no one will be standing between me and Tiffany. And then its up th her: Keep up pretending and get absolutely destroyed by Rhea Bloody Ripley. Or stop the act and at least try to fight back. But at the end of the day, the result is going to be the same, and I will have taken care of her. Which means, when I go on to wrestlemania after winning the Royal Rumble Match... I won't have to worry about Tiffany Stratton interfering in my match again. And whether its Liv Morgan or Nixon Newell who does onto wrestlemania as the Womens Champion. I will beat them and get back the title that I never should have lost in the first place.

Jim Cornette: Now thats what I call one hell of a promo. Well done, Rhea. Now I already want to see all of that. You kicking Megan the Brains and tiny Kairi's Asses... then take care of Tiffany Stratton... and then go on to Main Event. I would buy a ticket to see all of that.

Rhea Ripley: Thanks, Jim. But thats not a promo. Thats how I feel. I worked my ass of for this title. And Tiffany just took it from me. And I hate her for that. Really really hate her. I am furious. I really am. So I don't even care who else you are going to put into the ring at Royal Rumble. We already know the women that are on this graphic will be in the match, right? Asuka.... I still have some unsolved problems with her aswell, so I'll gladly throw her out. Charlotte, Becky, Bayley.... some of the greatest women wrestlers that did pave the way for women like me today.... but they are one generation behind. Past their prime. While I am still in it. Heck, I have not even reached my prime yet. I am telling you now. You have not seen the best of Rhea Ripley yet. And I will not be standing inside of the royal Rumble match in my HOME COUNTRY to let any of these women come in between that. No disrespect to them... or at least some of them.... but I am Rhea Bloody Ripley. And when the Womens Royal Rumble is happening in Australia, there can only be one winner.

Jim Cornette: Well, I already made it clear that you are my favorite womens wrestler. So I am rooting for you to make that happen. I really do. But yes... there are some women in there that could give you a run for your money. Specifically Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch could really give you some trouble. So watch out at all times. And be especially aware of what is happening behind your back. Thats the most dangerous spot in the match. Because you don't see whats coming from behind.

Rhea Ripley: Thanks, Jim. I will keep that in mind.

Jim Cornette: And with that being said, I think we now move on to a match, that I have the strongest opinion on...

Rhea Ripley: I am getting ready for one of your legendary rants. I already was all fired up because I got to talk about the womens rumble. So lets keep that up!

Die nächste Grafik folgt. Das Tag Team Titelmatch zwischen den Champions Seth Rollins und Nathan Frazer, die auf Marty Scurll und Gunther treffen. Wobei dabei vor allem auch die danhinter stehende Allianz aus Imperium und Villain Inc. eine Rolle spielen dürfte.

5.Match: UPW World Tag Team Championship Match
Frollins (Seth Rollins & Nathan Frazer) (c) vs. Marty Scurll & Gunther (w/ Brian Cage, Max Caster, Giovanni Vinci & Ludwig Kaiser)

Jim Cornette: MARTY.... FUCKING.... SCURLL. Now he has the World Championship. Now he has beaten FTR, which was an absolute fluke. I know people like to say that alot, but it really was. If there ever was a fluke victory in wrestling, it was that one. And now this litlte weasle even has his Umbrella back. He thinks this is going to be his masterpiece. He thinks that he can come to australia tomorrow and become a double champion. He thinks he did in the last couple of months are finally going to culiminate in this very moment. But here is the thing Marty.... they are not. I know you think things will never be able to not go your way in the end, because thats what kept happening for a long while. But it won't be the case this time. I don't care if Nathan Frazer is an ignorant child that refused to listen to my advice, he is still a thousands times better than you and he will defeat you. He will find a way together with Tyler Black... I mean.... Seth Rollins.... to defeat you. And take down Gunther together with you. You are both absolute scumbags. Goofs. Nitwits. Dorks. IDIOTS. And I will be gladly be in the back watching with a smile on my face, as all your great plans go up in smoke and come crashing down on you.

Rhea Ripley: So as expected Jim does have an absolute favorite for this one.

Jim Cornette: Yes I do. And its not even because of who Marty SGIRRRRRL and Gunther are facing. It's because they don't deserve these belts. FTR held these belts twice before. And they showed how great Tag Team Champions in the UPW can be. They elevated this division like no one has before them ever before. And now Marty Scurll wants to take all the hard work FTR has put into that? All the prestige FTR have built up for these belts? It would be deminished if someone like Marty Scurll gets his hands on these belts. Heck no. And I put my full faith into Nathan Frazer and his partner to get the job done and defend the belts from him. I would also offer my advice to them, but I have a feeling that Nathan would not want to take it. So Nathan... the whole Tag Team Division has to put their trust into you. You and you alone can prevent the absolute fiasco. Only you can stop the absolute destruction of what FTR has built. You call yourself a tag team champion? You say you don't need my advice? THEN PROVE IT! I swear... I don't believe I am saying this but..... NATHAN FRAZER! BOY! WIN THIS MATCH! I BELIEVE IN YOU! YOU CAN DO IT! BEAT THE WORLD CHAMPION! BEAT MARTY SCURLL!

Rhea Ripley: Wow, you really hate Marty Scurll. But I don't blame you. His weeks of trying to mainipulate The Acclaimed and "Frollins". Everything really led to this moment, right? Finally he has the chance to win those titles that he wanted. And if he does.... man... I really got a say, in terms of planning this really would be his masterpiece. I mean, he even got Max Caster to leave behind his partner and join him instead, right? I mean it was an absolute Asshole move by Caster to do that... but man. To get someone to do that, you really need to know what you are doing. And then just at the last PPV... his cash in already is legendary. Grabbing that title right of the hands of Curt Hawkins by cashing in his briefacase during the match... that was an absolute genius move again. Of course, if I was Curt Hawkins... I would be fuming, as it's an absolutely cheap and easy way to win a title. But if winning a title is all you care about... its genius. And I don't think Marty is the kind of guy who cares how he got to this point. He just cares about getting to the point. No matter what. No matter how. And thats exactly what you hate about him, right Jim?

Jim Cornette: Yes. That. Plus he's an absolute asshole.

Rhea muss lachen.

Rhea Ripley: Haha. Never change, Jim Cornette.

Jim Cornette: I won't. Don't worry. But let's change the topic now, as I am about fed up talking about this piece of shit. How about we move on to the final match?

Rhea Ripley: The mens Royal Rumble Match....yes... and what a stacked rumble match it is.

Die nächste Grafik folgt für das 30 Men Royal Rumble Match... und das zeigt die Teilnehmer, die bisher angekündigt worden sind.

Mainer: 30 Men Royal Rumble

Jim Cornette: It actually is one of those Royal Rumble Matches that does have a lot of possible winners. One thats hard to predict. Even for me. Lets start off by crossing of some of the names, that I don't think have any chance of winning the match of those names that already have been announced.

Rhea Ripley: What about the number 1 entrant... Jack Perry?

Jim Cornette: Are you kidding me? Fuck him. He's an absolutely useless goof too. And from number one? Hell no. He wouldn't even have a chance if he was number 30, as he still would need to at least one other person to win. And as small and as tiny as he is I would be surprised if he was even able to lift a little school girl and throw the school girl over the top rope. So he's out. Who else have we got?

Rhea Ripley: What about my friend Finn Balor? He's someone I can see winning. I know he's a stablemate of mine. JUDGMENDAY 4 LIFE! But still, Finn's due a big victory like this.

Jim Cornette: No. No disrespect to Finn, I am sure he's a fine young gentlemen. But no. Hes not winning this one.

Rhea Ripley: How about Dustin Rhodes? Drew McIntyre? Or Jackson Drake?

Jim Cornette: Dustin... no. Good guy. Love Dustin. But he ain't winning this match. Drew... no. And who was the last guy?

Rhea Ripley: Jackson Drake.

Jim Cornette: Drake? Isn't he one of those rappity rappers?

Rhea Ripley: Ha, no. Jackson Drake. I think hes a descendent of Sir Francis Drake. The Pirate. And this is actually going to be his debut in the UPW. See, I did my homework for this show. Just for you, Jim.

Jim Cornette: Now that you mention it. I did see some promos of the guy. I have not seen him in the ring, but those promos were interesting. So lets see if he is as good inside of a wrestling ring as he is with words.

Rhea Ripley: Let's see... then we have Brian Cage, Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, Jacob Fatu, Curt Hawkins and Kyle O'Reilly.

Jim Cornette: Well, there is at least one name in there that I think could win it. But also one... no.... TWO people I really hate. But I am not going to tell you who is who. So don't even ask.

Rhea Ripley: I don't think I need to ask, Jim. We all know that you hate Kenny Omega. Your rants about him are legendary. And then you ouf course would also hate Brian Cage, considering he's a member of Marty Scurlls Villain Inc.

Jim Cornette: Well, yes, you are right about that. But I am not going to tell you who I think could have chance of winning out of those others.

Rhea Ripley: Cody?

Jim Cornette: Not telling you.

Rhea Ripley: Kyle?

Jim Cornette: Not telling you.

Rhea Ripley: Jacob?

Jim Cornette: Not telling you.

Rhea Ripley: Well, then it has to be Curt.

Jim Cornette: I told you, I am not telling you. I am sorry Rhea. I know how much I love you, but I am not telling you this one.

Rhea Ripley: Fair enough, Jim. Fair enough. That only leaves one name open, and I think we can both agree that he has to be the odds on favorite for this one, right?

Jim Cornette: The Undertaker. Ah yes. Of course he is. He already holds the Intercontinental Championship. Hes an UPW Hall of Famer and needs to be in every hall of fame there is. The greatest gimmick in the history of pro wrestling. And one of the greatest talents there ever have been. Still going strong in 2025. Getting ready to take the souls of 29 other men and go on to wrestlemania. I hope... no I BEG he wins this match, as there is nothing in the world that I want to see more than Marty Scurll in front of the Undertaker, absolutely shitting his pants because he knows he does not have any chance to win this one. Even if there were a thousand of him. A thousand Marty Scurlls still would not stand a chance against one Undertaker. So yes, he is my favorite to win this one.

Rhea Ripley: And I would just love to hear the cheers of the roar of my australian crowd that would follow when the Undertaker throws the final man over the top rope to go on to wrestlemania. If he does win this match, then goes on to Wrestlemania... beats Marty Scurll for the World Title... becoming a double champ... man... that would be the moment that would really put a cherry on top of his career. A career in which he already has done it all.

Jim Cornette: If that happens... yes... what else would there be to do for him. But maybe, just mabye, that also would be the point in time in which it might be finally be time for him to hang it up for good. Imagine the scenes... The Undertaker with both of the belts in his hands... as he places them in the ring... together with his boots... as he rides off into the sunset.

Rhea Ripley: Honestly, i can't imagine a more fitting ending to his career. But for that to happen, he first needs to win this match. And while we both agree that he is the favorite... there are going to be 29 other men that don't agreee with that and want to win the match themselves. And there are so many names we don't even know that. So there are going to be lots and lots of surprises without a doubt.

Jim Cornette: I can already spoil one surprise. I am sorry people, but I am not going to be one of the surprise entrants into the Royal Rumble. Sorry dissapoint you.

Rhea Ripley: Ha. Thats sad. I would have loved to see you go one on one with the Undertaker.

Jim Cornette: Not in my age. And not with my bad knees.

Rhea Ripley: Fair enough, JIm. Fair enough. But in your prime, I am sure you would have been able to get the job done.

Jim Cornette: Of course. In my prime I would have won the Royal Rumble, solved world hunger and ended all wars in the world, while simoutanously finding a cure for AIDS and cancer.

Rhea Ripley: While being blindfolded.

Jim Cornette: Yes of course while being blindfolded.

Rhea Ripley: Haha. It has been a pleasure being on the show here tonight Jim.

Jim Cornette: And it was great having you, Rhea. I really enjoyed this podcast and I hope you all at home did to, as we wrap things up here now. Because all thats left for me to say now is that tune in for Royal Rumble tomorrow... for some great matches... some assholes getting their asses beat... and alot of surprises I am sure.

Rhea Ripley: Australia is ready! I am ready! Jim Is ready! Wa are alll READY TO RUMBLE!

Jim Cornette: Good night, everybody. And see you tomorrow at The Royal Rumble PPV from Melbourne, Australia. GOOD NIGHT... and THANK YOU.... FUCK YOU..... BYE!

Und damit endet dann dieser Podcast.

Cash Wheeler | Jim Cornette | Dax Harwood

"NO FLIPS - JUST FISTS"
ZWEITGIMMICKS = ANTHONY BOWENS & MAX CASTER / ASUKA & LIV MORGAN / JACOB FATU
FILLERGIMMICKS = "SCAPEGOAT" JACK PERRY & KILLSWITCH & TATUM PAXLEY / RHEA RIPLEY / IMPERIUM

AWARDS / TITEL
- 2x Tag Team of the Year (2023, 2024) (as FTR)
- 1x Rivalry of the Year (2024) (as FTR vs. BC Gold)
- 3x UPW World Tag Team Champions (2x as FTR / 1x as The Acclaimed)
- 2x UPW Unrivaled Champion (1x as Max Caster / 1x as Jacob Fatu)
- 2x UPW World Womens Champion (as Liv Morgan)
- Womens Royal Rumble Winner 2025 (as Liv Morgan)
- First ever Womens Money in the Bank Winner (as Asuka)

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