# IS THE BLOODLINE STORY ANY GOOD IN 2026? - Wrestling is Cool! Podcast

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Podcast: [Wrestling is Cool!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wrestling-is-cool-6622404)
Published: 2026-06-19T15:40:16+00:00
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## Resource

MrSantiZap and SanchoWest are back with another episode of Wrestling is Cool! This week the guys dive deep into WWE's Bloodline story and ask whether the company is leaning too heavily on Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, and the ever-expanding Bloodline universe. They discuss where the story could be headed, potential involvement from The Rock, and whether WWE risks creating a "Bloodline vortex" that swallows up the rest of the roster. The conversation also covers LA Knight's place on the card, Oba Femi's rise through King of the Ring, SummerSlam expectations, concerns surrounding Rhea Ripley, reactions to Cody Rhodes, Gunther, and Sami Zayn, and whether Chad Gable is getting the push fans have been waiting for. Plus, CM Punk-to-SmackDown rumors, the latest New Heat Order rankings, and plenty of wrestling tangents along the way. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Bloodline vortex opening jokes 4:46 Episode preview and Patreon plug 6:53 Bloodline overexposure debate begins 23:01 Bloodline endgame and Rock speculation 41:22 Where LA Knight fits 50:20 Oba Femi versus Dominik talk 1:12:47 SummerSlam buzz and Rhea concern 1:24:01 Cody, Gunther, and Sami reactions 1:31:05 Chad Gable theme and push concerns 1:41:58 CM Punk to SmackDown rumors 1:47:52 New Heat Order rankings

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