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Dave Meltzer June 7, 2026

CBWL “Maximum Destruction” PPV Review

CBWL ran its biggest show to date on Saturday night with “Maximum Destruction,” and while the company continues to operate in its own strange, hyper-violent, and often grotesque lane, this was easily their most ambitious and talked-about event to date. The show ran just over four hours including the pre-show, drew a very strong buyrate for the promotion’s standards, and left the wrestling world with plenty to discuss heading into next week’s Friday Night Filth.

The overarching story of the night revolved around the long-term destruction of JoJo Siwa and the heel turn of Kristen Bell, which finally paid off in the main event. While the show was loaded with the kind of extreme content that has become CBWL’s calling card, there were also several smart structural decisions and a very strong babyface payoff that worked on multiple levels.

Here is the full breakdown:

Pre-Show Dark Match Farrah Abraham defeated Addison Rae in 4:12. This was exactly what it needed to be — a quick, nasty opener that got some heat on Farrah while not eating into the main card. The crowd was still filing in and the match did its job as background noise. No rating.

Segment 1 – Opening Video Package The show opened with a very well-produced video package that recapped JoJo Siwa’s three-week “training camp” with Max Hardcore, her attempted escape, and the subsequent porta-potty attack from earlier in the week. The package did an excellent job of reminding viewers just how far JoJo had fallen. It was effective and didn’t overstay its welcome.

Segment 2 – Tag Team Match Trish Stratus & Lita defeated Pamela Anderson & Rosie O’Donnell in 9:18. This was a fun, old-school style tag match that leaned into the comedy of the heels while giving the legends a chance to look strong. Pamela and Rosie worked very well as a unit, and the crowd enjoyed the nostalgia spots. It was a smart way to open the show proper and get some energy in the building. ****¾

Segment 3 – Singles Match Mickie James defeated Kelly Kelly in 7:51. Another solid, if unspectacular, midcard match. Mickie worked hard and got a good reaction. Nothing groundbreaking, but it kept the show moving. **½

Segment 4 – Backstage Porta-Potty Attack This was one of the most talked-about segments of the night. JoJo Siwa cut a disturbing promo in the locker room while wearing a see-through plastic adult diaper, openly adjusting a large jeweled buttplug on camera while talking about how her “bum-bum” no longer stank compared to Kristen Bell’s. The segment was uncomfortable in the way CBWL clearly intended.

Jenna Ortega then attacked her, dragged her down the hall, and threw her into a porta-potty. Rebel Wilson appeared and tipped the porta-potty over, leaving JoJo trapped inside. The visual of the overturned toilet rocking back and forth with JoJo screaming inside was extremely effective at getting heat on the heels and sympathy for JoJo. This was booked and executed very well from a storytelling standpoint.

Segment 5 – Mariska Hargitay’s Announcement Mariska came out and told Kristen Bell that the main event was still happening and that if JoJo couldn’t compete, she already had someone in mind to replace her. This was a smart way to keep the main event alive while also protecting JoJo’s character from looking too weak by simply no-showing.

Segment 6 – Women’s Championship Match Ariana Grande defeated Selena Gomez to retain the Women’s Championship in 11:40. This was a very good match with strong storytelling. Ariana worked as a confident champion while Selena got in a lot of offense. The crowd was into both women, and the match helped establish both as important players heading into the post-PPV landscape. ***¼

Segment 7 – Porta-Potty Rescue Attempt Several babyfaces (Trish Stratus, Lita, Mickie James, Kelly Kelly, and Ariana Grande) attempted to rescue JoJo from the overturned porta-potty. When they finally got her out, she was completely covered in waste and clearly in no condition to compete. This segment did exactly what it needed to do — it reinforced just how badly JoJo had been broken while also giving the babyfaces a reason to be involved in the main event story.

Segment 8 – Jobber Match Liv Morgan defeated Dana Brooke in a quick 3:48 squash. This was purely there to give the crowd a breather and keep the show moving toward the main event.

Segment 9 – Kristen Bell’s Pre-Main Event Promo Kristen cut an excellent arrogant heel promo in the tunnel, acting as if the match was already over and she had won by default. She was very effective here — dismissive, cruel, and completely convinced of her own superiority. This was some of her best work as a heel to date.

Main Event – Throat Fucking Match Taylor Swift defeated Kristen Bell in 22:47.

This was the show’s centerpiece, and it delivered in a big way.

Taylor Swift made a surprise last-minute entrance as JoJo’s replacement after it became clear JoJo was in no condition to compete. The crowd exploded when her music hit, and she came to the ring like a woman on a mission. The early portion of the match was very good, with Taylor working as a fired-up babyface while Kristen played the arrogant heel who believed she had already won.

The match took a memorable turn when it spilled backstage to a gloryhole setup. Kristen forced Taylor onto a massive cock that was sticking through one of the holes. The stud eventually came in Taylor’s mouth, and when she spat it out instead of swallowing, the live crowd reacted with loud boos, treating it almost like a botch. This was a very effective, disgusting moment that got a strong reaction.

The match eventually returned to the ring for a hard-fought finish. Both women were exhausted and covered in fluids. Taylor eventually gained the upper hand and forced Kristen to produce a full, undeniable vomit that hit the mat cleanly.

Taylor Swift is your new Throat Fucking Champion.

The finish worked very well. Taylor got a huge babyface win, and Kristen’s loss (especially after all her arrogant promos) positioned her perfectly for future storylines.

Post-Main Event After the match, Kristen and several heels attempted to leave, but they were cut off by Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez. The two babyfaces attacked the heels and dragged Kristen back into the ring. They proceeded to beat her down before Ariana Grande unzipped the back of her gear, squatted over Kristen’s face, and defecated directly onto it in a long, thick pile.

The show ended on the image of Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Selena Gomez standing tall over Kristen Bell’s shit-covered body as confetti fell.

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Overall Thoughts

“Maximum Destruction” was a very strong show for CBWL. The company has clearly figured out how to tell long-term stories within their extremely violent and sexualized style, and this PPV was the best example of that so far.

The booking of JoJo Siwa has been excellent over the past several weeks. Sending her to Max Hardcore for an extended period was a big swing, but it paid off in making her absence feel meaningful and in giving Kristen Bell legitimate heat. The decision to have JoJo attacked earlier in the show and then be unable to compete was smart — it protected her while also making Kristen’s arrogance feel justified in the moment.

Taylor Swift’s surprise involvement worked extremely well. She came across as a legitimate top babyface, and her victory felt earned even though she was a late addition to the match. The post-match angle with Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez was very strong and sets up multiple directions moving forward.

Kristen Bell’s heel turn has been handled very well. By positioning her as the one who enjoyed sending JoJo to Max and then bragging about it, the company has created a very hateable villain. Her loss in the main event was the right call, and she now has plenty of reasons to be angry and dangerous going forward.

The level of violence and sexual content was, as always with this promotion, extremely high. The porta-potty spot, the gloryhole sequence, and the final image of Ariana Grande defecating on Kristen Bell were all very memorable (for better or worse depending on your taste). Whether this level of content can be sustained or topped on weekly television remains to be seen.

Business-wise, the show appears to have done very well for CBWL. The combination of the JoJo story, the Kristen Bell heel turn, and the surprise involvement of Taylor Swift created significant interest. The final image of the show is already circulating widely online and will likely be one of the most discussed moments in wrestling this year.

Overall Grade: A-

The show told its stories effectively, delivered several memorable moments, and positioned multiple characters for future angles. The only real questions moving forward are how they follow up on the extreme content and how they handle JoJo Siwa’s long-term character going forward.

Next week’s Friday Night Filth should be very interesting.