Off The Script w/JDfromNY

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 mistake letting proven talent go.

Following the backlash, Nick Khan publicly defended Triple H, raising questions about WWE’s internal structure and whether the company is unified behind its creative direction.

We also dive into Pat McAfee opting out of post-WrestleMania plans, and what that could mean for his future involvement with WWE after a polarizing run on television.

Plus, we break down the influx of NXT call-ups to the main roster, including Sol Ruca, Joe Hendry, and more, and whether WWE is positioning the next generation for success or rushing talent too quickly.

We also discuss SmackDown moving back to a 2-hour format, and whether the change will improve pacing or expose roster depth issues.

In one of the biggest storyline developments, Roman Reigns accepts Jacob Fatu’s challenge for Backlash, setting the stage for a major main event clash.

We also take a closer look at Oba Femi’s open challenge, and whether it’s an effective way to build a star or just a lazy booking tactic.

Over in AEW, we discuss Darby Allin’s first week as AEW World Champion, and whether the company got his title reign off to a strong start.

Finally, we react to comments from Fox Sports’ Rob Parker, who questioned why grown men watch professional wrestling, sparking a broader discussion about how wrestling is perceived in mainstream media.

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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 on Raw after winning the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship back from AJ Lee at WrestleMania. Who is next to step up to Becky Lynch? Rusev challenges Penta for the WWE Men's Intercontinental Championship. Roxanne Perez returns to the ring, teaming up with Raquel Rodriguez against Bayley, and Lyra Valkyria. And, Joe Hendy makes his WWE Raw Main Roster debut with a "Concert"...who will interrupt Joe Hendry?

WWE Raw 4/27/26 Review:
🎙️Roman Reigns gives Jacob Fatu his answer about WWE Backlash
🎙️Becky Lynch returns to Raw as 3 times Women's Intercontinental Champion
🎙️Joe Hendry in concert for his WWE Raw Main Roster debut
🎙️WWE Intercontinental Championship Non-Title: Penta (c) vs Rusev
🎙️Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez vs Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
🎙️El Grande Americano vs Rey Mysterio
🎙️Oba Femi vs Grayson Waller

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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. 

Also, Tiffany Stratton becomes the Women's United States Champion by beating Guilia, and the NXT Call-ups of Jacey Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid (Fatal Influence), Blake Monroe, and Ricky Saints. 

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📋 WWE SMACKDOWN (4/24/26) (POST-WRESTLEMANIA)
🎙️Women's Tag Team Championship: Paige & Brie Bella (c) vs Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss
🎙️Women's United States Championship: Guilia (c) vs Tiffany Stratton
🎙️Non-Title: Rhea Riple (c) vs Jacy Jayne
🎙️Solo Sikoa vs Jacob Fatu
🎙️Men's Tag Team Championship: Damian Priest & R-Truth (c) vs MFT
🎙️Danhausen vs The Miz

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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, and why the feel it's 10 steps backwards for AEW with Darby Allin as the AEW World Champion. Also, Darby Allin has his first title defense tonight against Tommaso Ciampa. Mina Shirakawa goes one on one with Hikaru Shida, and Will Ospreay battles Mark Davis of the Don Callis Family. 

AEW Dynamite 4/22/26 Review:
🎙️AEW World Championship: Darby Allin (c) vs. Tommaso Ciampa
🎙️Darby Allin addresses the AEW audience after defeating MJF
🎙️Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis
🎙️Mina Shirakawa vs. Hikaru Shida

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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 Main Events of all time, as Roman once again begins the formation of The Bloodline on Raw, and already has his first challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship. CM Punk? He's teasing Cody Rhodes that he may get an opportunity that just "falls out of the sky". Is there a move to SmackDown in CM Punk's future? 

Speaking of Cody Rhodes, he was in the Main Event of WrestleMania 42 Night 1 against Randy Orton, and it ended up being one of the most confusing messes in recent WrestleMania history because of Pat McAfee's involvement, and then removal, and involvement again on Saturday Night. 

Bron Breakker emerged again, Paige returns to WWE after 8 years, and Brock Lesnar "retired" from WWE...or is it all an elaborate storyline? @JDfromNY and @TheSolomonster break own WrestleMania 42, and the Raw After Mania on tonight's Tuesday Night Titans. 

Tonight's Tuesday Night Titans Episode 144:
🎙️A Review of both nights of WrestleMania 42
🎙️Talent hotel during WrestleMania weekend swarmed with fans, and no security
🎙️Did the WWE Raw After WrestleMania deliver? 
🎙️NXT Call-Ups of Ethan Page, Sol Ruca, and Joe Hendry
🎙️Darby Allin wins the AEW World Title in a not so great moment for MJF

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