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AEW Forbidden Door Is DEAD, Sami Zayn Next WWE Champ? Vince McMahon Janel Grant Settlement, CM Punk RUMORS | The Two Count
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- Off The Script w/JDfromNY
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 3886
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Summary
On this week’s episode of The Two Count, we break down a massive week in WWE and AEW, including AEW’s ongoing ratings struggles, major championship developments, King and Queen of the Ring fallout, and the future of some of wrestling’s biggest stars. We start with AEW Dynamite’s disappointing ratings performance, and whether AEW is once again failing to capitalize on momentum coming out of a major pay-per-view. We also discuss why many fans believe Forbidden Door season has become one of the weakest stretches on AEW’s annual calendar. Tony Khan continues teasing the dream match of Will Ospreay vs Kenny Omega at Wembley Stadium, and we debate whether AEW is building toward its biggest main event in company history. On the WWE side, Sami Zayn is named the special guest referee for the WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Gunther, leading to a tremendous face-to-face confrontation between Cody and Sami. Is WWE quietly setting up Sami Zayn as Cody’s eventual challenger? We also discuss the growing speculation surrounding Vince McMahon, as reports suggest he is moving closer to settling both the shareholder lawsuit and the Janel Grant lawsuit. Could a future return to the wrestling business actually be possible, and why are some fans openly rooting for it? Plus, we examine the latest CM Punk rumors, including questions surrounding his WWE status, reported tensions with creative, and the never-ending speculation about a potential AEW return. We also break down Oba Femi and IYO SKY advancing to the King and Queen of the Ring Finals, why WWE continues teasing Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar for a third time, and what it means for the future of WWE’s main event scene. In addition, we discuss Roman Reigns awarding Jacob Fatu the Ula Fala before attacking Eric Andre, and what…