Raw Recap with Sam Roberts & Megan Morant

Episode: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton is set, Who will wear the crown?

Date: June 24, 2025

Overview

This episode of Raw Recap delivers an energetic breakdown of the latest WWE Monday Night Raw as Sam Roberts and Megan Morant hype up the much-anticipated upcoming Night of Champions. Major storylines include the historic King and Queen of the Ring tournament finals (Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton; Jade Cargill vs. Asuka), high-stakes championship discussions, the looming presence of Goldberg, and candid backstage insight from Jade Cargill herself. There’s reflection on iconic moments, fan experiences at Fanatics Fest, and playful, opinionated banter throughout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

King of the Ring: Cody Rhodes vs. Jey Uso, and Setting Up Cody vs. Randy Orton

Timestamps: 00:02 – 14:00

• Classic Tournament Vibes:

  • Sam opens reminiscing about classic King of the Ring matches, noting how matchups like Cody Rhodes vs. Jey Uso “wouldn’t happen any other way.”

    “Growing up, for me, the King of the Ring was the best because it was just a bunch of great matches... and you end up with these classics that you otherwise wouldn't get.” (Sam Roberts, 01:22)

• Cody & Jey’s Journey:

  • Praise for how Cody and Jey’s relationship evolved from mutual support to partners, to competitors.
  • The match showcased both as beloved “good guys” in modern wrestling—a “storytelling method that felt gone” but now revived by Cody and Jey.
  • “Grown men wearing Yeet T-shirts in every color.” (Megan Morant, 04:34)

• Match Highlights:

  • Dramatic near-falls—e.g., Jey kicking out of a super Cody Cutter, Cody kicking out of Crossroads.
  • Sam admires that it didn’t resort to heel-turn tropes, but stayed competitive and respectful.

• Aftermath & Full-Circle Storytelling:

  • Cody wins clean, advances to face Randy Orton at Night of Champions—a showdown rooted in their Legacy history.
  • “This is a hugely full circle moment.” (Sam Roberts, 10:41)
  • Megan notes the long build: “When are we going to get that match?...It’s so much deeper than just two of the best ever.” (Megan Morant, 10:50-11:12)
  • Sam highlights the anticipation of Randy's “Viper” turn—which never came, adding even more intrigue.

Goldberg vs. Gunther: Championship, Legacy, and Final Matches

Timestamps: 18:15 – 27:03

• Goldberg’s Last Match?

  • Sam references Michael Cole’s interview with Goldberg clarifying the upcoming match is for the title and is Goldberg’s last.
  • Skepticism about Goldberg's “spoiler” wins in the past—could he actually leave as champion?
  • "You go, this is a novelty...Then guess what? Goldberg would win. Goldberg wins the title. That happened multiple times.” (Sam Roberts, 19:19)

• Gunther Responds:

  • Gunther’s promo labels Goldberg as a “one trick pony,” and coldly dismisses his late-career run.
  • "He would tell you this is a foolish conversation even to have." (Sam Roberts, 21:27)
  • Gunther aims to “kill Goldberg’s legacy.”
  • Megan: "If you still have a trick at 58, you’re doing pretty good, right?" (Megan Morant, 23:53)

• Legacy at Stake:

  • Sam notes Goldberg’s entire aura risks being tarnished if Gunther embarrasses him: “Losing doesn’t destroy legacy, but, like, Gunther embarrassing him, that would be tough to get past.” (Sam Roberts, 27:03)

Queen of the Ring Finals: Jade Cargill vs. Asuka + Jade Interview

Timestamps: 27:03 – 47:11

Jade Cargill Joins Live (29:44 – 47:11)

• Pressure and Process:

  • Jade reflects on heavy expectations since signing with WWE and finally reaching the finals.
  • “Pressure makes diamonds. I welcome it. I love it. I’ve dealt with pressure my entire life playing sports… it’s all about how you deliver.” (Jade Cargill, 32:36)
  • Insists on “trusting the process,” but asserts the need to actively “bring that process into rotation.” (31:25)

• Focus and Confidence:

  • When Sam poses the “what if you lose to Asuka” scenario, Jade firmly redirects:

    "We need to reword that. It’s when [I win]. It’s black or white." (Jade Cargill, 33:43-33:55)

• Past Tag Team Experience:

  • Grateful for partnership with Bianca Belair—helped elevate both the titles and the women’s division.

• Backstage Reality:

  • Admits nerves at main roster debut but credits a supportive locker room: “They just want to make sure I was hungry…willing to go out there and do what it takes to become a champion.” (Jade Cargill, 37:52)

• Performance Center Mentors:

  • Shouts out Terry Taylor and William Regal as honest, transformative coaches.
    “If they see something...they’re cutting it right then and there. And I appreciate them for that.” (Jade Cargill, 39:47)

• Mentality:

  • Exudes confidence but credits upbringing: “No one can tell you who you are... I am control of my destiny in regards to anyone else. So doubt is just a word. It’s a word I don’t believe in.” (Jade Cargill, 44:09-44:43)
  • Moved by the conversation, she realizes the magnitude:

    “Wow. It’s the summer of Jade. That fires me up.” (Jade Cargill, 45:42)

Other Major Segments & Storylines

Timestamps: 48:02 – 67:18

Fanatics Fest and Superstar Entrances (53:00 – 57:42)

• Fan Engagement:

  • Sam and Megan share highlights from Fanatics Fest—celebrity and fan WWE entrances, humorous moments, including Tom Brady and James Harden imitating superstars.
  • Sam receives an epic John Cena hug:

    “It’s literally the greatest hug I’ve ever felt.” (Sam Roberts, 56:51)

• Judging Entrances:

  • Playful debate over Sam (and Kathy Kelly) scoring Becky Lynch’s entrance a 9/10, drawing Megan’s ire.

Women's Intercontinental Title Drama

• Match Review:

  • Becky Lynch retains against Bayley via DQ due to Lyra interference.
  • Megan: “Lyra is obsessed with making this about her. Becky’s been done with Lyra long ago.” (Megan Morant, 62:16)

• Becky vs. Lyra Dynamic:

  • Discussion of the ongoing rivalry and unresolved tensions, comparing how Becky and Bayley approach helping the NXT women’s division.

Judgment Day & Roxanne Perez

• Roxanne Perez’s Role:

  • Lost to Jade Cargill in the Queen tourney, failed to get attention from Dominik Mysterio, but redeems herself by helping Raquel against Rhea Ripley.
  • “If you're good, you'll find a dub somewhere.” (Sam Roberts, 49:00)

• Judgment Day Family Ties:

  • Finn Balor morphs into a mentor role, Megan suspicious of his intentions.

Upcoming Matches for Night of Champions (64:48 – 67:15)

• Stellar Card Hype:

  • “Listen to these four matches. This card is nuts. CM Punk vs. John Cena. Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton. Asuka vs. Jade Cargill. Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa…” (Sam Roberts, 65:28)

• Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa:

  • Speculation on which version of Solo will show up; both hosts agree: to stand a chance, it must be “Enforcer” Solo, not “Swaggy Solo.”
  • “Solo needs to remind people that before there was Jacob Fatu, Solo was that force.” (Sam Roberts, 67:08)

• CM Punk vs. John Cena:

  • Megan credits Cena’s “pipe bomb” promo for giving the feud real stakes:

    “Until Friday night on Smackdown… I said, 'It’s going to be a great match, but I need a little bit, like, what is it?' And that made it better than I could have ever imagined.” (Megan Morant, 69:45)

  • Sam jokes about his “fanboy” moment with Cena supplanting any previous skepticism.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I believe that in the current era…Cody Rhodes and…Jey Uso have kind of recaptured the imagination of WWE fans.” (Sam Roberts, 03:23)
• “Pressure makes diamonds. I welcome it. I love it.” (Jade Cargill, 32:36)
• “If you're good, you'll find a dub somewhere.” (Sam Roberts, 49:00)
• “No one can tell you who you are...I am control of my destiny in regards to anyone else. So doubt is just a word. It’s a word I don’t believe in.” (Jade Cargill, 44:09-44:43)
• “It's hard not to root for Jade Cargill listening to that conversation... But... nobody's ready for Asuka.” (Sam Roberts, 48:02)
• “It’s literally the greatest hug I’ve ever felt.” (Sam Roberts, 56:51; on his John Cena moment)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Cody Rhodes vs. Jey Uso Main Event Recap: 00:02 – 14:00
• Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Setup: 08:11 – 14:00
• Goldberg’s Last Match & Gunther Promo: 18:15 – 27:03
• Jade Cargill Interview: 29:44 – 47:11
• Roxanne Perez & Judgment Day: 48:02 – 52:21
• Fanatics Fest (Celebrity & Superstar Entrances): 53:00 – 57:42
• Women's Intercontinental Title, Becky/Bayley/Lyra: 60:00 – 64:16
• Upcoming Matches Preview (Night of Champions): 64:48 – 67:18
• CM Punk vs. John Cena/ Cena promo on SmackDown: 68:10 – 70:33

Tone & Style

The episode blends fan-fueled excitement with insider perspective, leaning on nostalgia, storytelling, and playful ribbing. Sam and Megan maintain upbeat energy with candid, witty exchanges and occasional meta-commentary on wrestling tropes and fandom.

Useful for Listeners Who Missed the Episode

• Recap and context for all major stories and upcoming matches.
• Direct insight from Jade Cargill on her WWE journey and mindset ahead of the Queen of the Ring finals.
• Anecdotes from Fanatics Fest showing WWE’s broad, immersive entertainment culture.
• Strong preview of Night of Champions, including narrative stakes for every headlining match.