On the January 29th, 2026 episode of JCW Lunacy, Vince Russo revealed plans for the vacant JCW Championship after former titleholder Matt Cardona’s return to WWE left the championship open. Russo announced a new JCW Lunacy Heavyweight Title and expressed confidence that he would be a superior champion compared to CM Punk.
Vince Russo’s Take on the JCW Championship Situation
Russo showcased the freshly designed JCW Lunacy Heavyweight Title on his shoulder and stated,
“I know what you’re saying, Vince. ‘I hope you put that title on yourself,’ because let’s face it, guys, I would make a way better champion than CM Punk. Thank you.”
He also emphasized his advantage of not needing to wrestle shirtless at 50 years old.
Despite praising Matt Cardona for his previous reign, Russo explained that because of Triple H’s involvement, the JCW Championship was vacated. He acknowledged Cardona’s contributions by saying,
“Give it up for Matt Cardona. He was a great JCW Champion.”
Next Steps Toward Crowning a New JCW Champion
With the title currently unheld, Russo declared an upcoming match to decide the new champion. This contest, scheduled for the following week’s show, will feature Cowboy James Storm facing Mr. Anderson to determine the next JCW Lunacy Champion.
This announcement signals an exciting transition period for JCW, as fans await the outcome of the match and how it may shape the promotion’s future championship landscape. Russo’s bold remarks set a reflective tone on the championship’s prestige and the importance of strong contenders in JCW’s evolving storylines.
