WRESTLING SOUP

0:00 - Intro & Snake Song0:58 - Show Begins: Initial Thoughts on Elimination Chamber1:32 - Women's Elimination Chamber Match Discussion3:46 - Tiffany Stratton Problems & Kiana James Debut7:40 - Raquel Rodriguez & Rhea Ripley's Size Discussion13:10 - Champion Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee (Women's IC Title)22:42 - AJ Lee's Legacy & Career Retrospective31:06 - CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor (World Heavyweight Championship)38:47 - Judgment Day's Future & Storyline Direction46:20 - Dan Hausen's Box Debut Disaster54:26 - Masked Man Reveal: Seth Rollins Returns59:36 - Men's Elimination Chamber Match1:03:32 - LA Knight's Botch & Push Discussion1:11:26 - Logan Paul as a Heel & Celebrity Wrestlers1:14:22 - Randy Orton Wins & WrestleMania Implications1:23:20 - Overall Show Grades & Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Join Joe and Anthony for another unfiltered episode of Wrestling Soup! This week we're diving into:🚗 Vince McMahon's wild Bentley crash and police encounter🤝 Saudi Arabia's growing relationship with WWE💰 Netflix vs Paramount Skydance battle for Warner Brothers Discovery (and what it means for AEW)📺 AEW's uncertain future and declining ratings👨‍👧 Eddie Guerrero's daughter calling out Vickie over memorabilia sales📝 AJ Styles signs new WWE deal to coach young talent🤳 Austin Theory's cringe "critics" promo and Paul Heyman's defense🏆 Full WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 predictionsPlus: Dan Hausen rumors, Tony Khan's glory, Julia Hart's mysterious disappearance from TV, and why we think Triple H is creating a whole new generation of wrestlers who'll eventually call him names.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Vince McMahon WWE Rumors0:06 - Vince's Bentley Crash & Police Stop0:47 - Saudi Arabia & WWE's Growing Relationship2:06 - Old Owners & Vince's Wild Driving10:03 - AEW Ratings Discussion10:14 - Netflix/Warner Brothers/Paramount Drama13:36 - What This Means for AEW's Future21:24 - Tony Khan & AEW Future Scenarios30:33 - Sherlyn Guerrero vs Vickie Drama33:20 - Eddie Guerrero Memorabilia Controversy43:33 - AJ Styles New WWE Deal46:04 - Austin Theory's "Critics" Promo47:01 - Paul Heyman Defends Austin Theory51:12 - Charisma vs Work Ethic Debate1:01:50 - WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 Card1:02:00 - Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee1:04:24 - CM Punk vs Finn Balor1:08:44 - Women's Elimination Chamber Match1:24:45 - Men's Elimination Chamber Match1:28:48 - Final Predictions & OutroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

0:00 Intro - Seth Rollins Curse & CM Punk Promo1:05 Vince McMahon Saudi Buyback Rumors5:45 Price Gouging & WrestleMania Tickets9:55 Bronson Reed Injury & Learning Limitations15:31 The Vision Falling Apart22:30 Brock Lesnar Emergency Break Glass29:00 Atlanta Crowd Dead All Night38:25 AJ Styles Tribute Show & Missing Kurt Angle48:25 Jade Cargill Standing Around1:00:45 Prices vs Quality Debate1:18:45 The Last WrestleMania Theory1:24:15 WrestleMania 18 Ticket Prices Comparison1:29:05 Too Big To Fail ProblemBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Join Anthony and Joe for another episode of Frank and Gus! In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss Chicago weather, real estate nightmares in Gary Indiana, the Bears stadium controversy, Boston development projects, and plenty of wrestling talk including WWE's creative direction, Tony Khan speculation, and listener voicemails.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Weather Talk5:30 - Gary, Indiana Real Estate Discussion15:45 - Bears Stadium Controversy22:30 - Boston Development & MLS Stadium32:15 - Illinois Ghost Towns & Infrastructure40:20 - Maine Travel Plans45:50 - Listener Voicemail: VPN & Original Content50:10 - Listener Voicemail: Brett the Hitman on Barbecues54:20 - Listener Voicemail: Recent Movies58:35 - Listener Voicemail: Vacuum Update Request1:00:45 - Listener Voicemail: Lyra Valkyria Storyline Ideas1:04:30 - Listener Voicemail: Enzo Amore Return Discussion1:08:15 - Listener Voicemail: WrestleMania Season Concerns1:12:40 - WWE Creative & Scripted Promos Discussion1:25:30 - College Athletes & NIL Program1:32:50 - The Miz Success Story1:37:20 - Wrap Up & Commercials TalkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Joe and Anthony discuss wrestling news, celebrity culture, and random tangents in this wide-ranging conversation. Topics include Mercedes Mone's controversial fan subscription service, WWE's new wrestler trademarks, bad bunny's WrestleMania appearance, chain restaurant quality decline, baby naming trends, and a domestic violence case involving wrestler El ReAro and Stephanie Faher. The hosts also dive into Logan Paul's Pokemon card controversy, regional differences in fast food quality, and AEW's handling of the Brody Lee tribute merchandise.Timestamps0:00 - Intro banter and Mercedes Monet discussion1:14 - Mercedes Monet $100/month text service controversy2:54 - Wendy's closing 360 locations4:42 - Chain restaurant quality decline (Applebee's, Chili's, Five Guys)9:14 - Wahlburgers and Fuddruckers discussion12:14 - Ted movie and TV series15:50 - Boston references and Mercedes Monet's accent20:23 - Royce Keys Royal Rumble "secret"24:30 - Bad Bunny WrestleMania 42 appearance29:31 - Logan Paul Pokemon card controversy33:30 - Pokemon name discussion38:51 - WWE new trademarks: Dorian Van Dix and Tristan Angels40:55 - Baby naming trends discussion52:38 - El Rero domestic violence case and Stephanie Faher64:30 - WWE European tour and Saudi Arabia show81:17 - Seth Rollins press tour and Shawn Michaels comparison90:25 - AEW Brody Lee shirt controversy and wrap-upBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Join Anthony and Joe on Wrestling Soup as they break down the latest WWE Raw episode! This week we're diving into:🔥 Raw's main event featuring Jovan Evans, Gunther, and Dominic Mysterio🎤 JBL and Corey Graves' commentary chemistry💬 Mercedes Monet's controversial $99.99 texting service🏆 The Intercontinental Championship picture with AJ Lee and Becky Lynch🤼 El Grande Americano storyline developments👊 CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor tensions heating up🎭 Liv Morgan's emotional sit-down interview with Michael Cole📰 Dave Meltzer Awards fallout and Booker T's responsePlus: Ava's WWE departure, Logan Paul's heat, the women's chamber match setup, and plenty of tangents about everything from Moloch to dude wipes!WWE #WrestlingSoup #Raw #Wrestling #PodcastTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro & Weather Talk00:00:45 - Presidents Week & Moloch Discussion00:02:29 - Giants, Pyramids & Lizard People Theory00:04:49 - Cat Stories & Domestication00:07:23 - Raw This Week & JBL/Corey Graves Commentary00:09:50 - Booker T & Dave Meltzer Awards00:12:15 - Ava's WWE Departure Discussion00:16:51 - Don Callis Appreciation00:19:51 - Mercedes Monet's $99.99 Texting Service00:24:28 - Dude Wipes Sponsorship Talk00:37:20 - Raw Main Event: Jovan Evans, Gunther & Dominic00:47:20 - Logan Paul & LA Knight Segment00:52:00 - CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor Feud01:00:20 - Women's Three-Way Match (Asuka, Bailey, Natalya)01:03:42 - Asuka & Kairi Sane Storyline01:14:40 - El Grande Americano Storyline01:20:00 - Penta & Dragon Lee Discussion01:33:00 - AJ Lee & Becky Lynch Promo Breakdown01:34:20 - Liv Morgan Sit-Down Interview with Michael Cole01:35:00 - Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods01:34:45 - Wrap-Up & Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

2:00 - WrestleMania Ticket Pricing Controversy Analysis of WWE's expensive WrestleMania packages in Las Vegas5:00 - Vegas Travel Costs & Accessibility Issues How expensive flights and accommodations are affecting WrestleMania attendance10:00 - WWE's Disconnect with Fan Base Discussion of WWE being out of touch with their core audience's economic reality15:00 - Physical Media Comeback DVDs, records, and CDs returning due to streaming concerns20:00 - WrestleMania Package Breakdown Detailed look at the $37,500 premium packages and what they include30:00 - Economic Reality Check Comparing ticket prices to actual fan income levels and affordability38:00 - The 2025 Dave Meltzer Wrestling Awards39:00 - Worst Gimmicks Top 5 including Heel John Cena (#1), Wyatt Sicks (#2), House of Torture (#3)42:00 - Toni Storm takes both worst (#4) and best (#1) gimmick awards43:00 - Best Booker of the Year Tony Khan wins despite AEW's struggles46:00 - Worst Promotion WWE takes the top spot48:00 - Best Major Wrestling Shows All top 5 are AEW shows (All In, Double or Nothing, Revolution, All Out, Stardom)50:00 - Worst TV Shows WWE NXT (#1), SmackDown (#2), with AEW Collision making the list at #558:00 - Best Non-Wrestlers Don Callis (#1), Paul Heyman (#2), discussion of manager roles60:00 - Worst TV Announcers Booker T (#1), Pat McAfee (#2), debate about commentary styles73:00 - Best TV Announcers Bryan Danielson (#1), Walker Stewart (#2), discussion of commentary quality85:00 - Most Overrated Wrestlers Jay Uso (#1), CM Punk (#2), Jade Cargill (#3)88:00 - Most Underrated Wrestlers Beast Mortos (#1), Chevon Evans (#2)90:00 - Best Flying Wrestler Mascara Dorada (#1), Will Ospreay (#2)91:00 - Best Technical Wrestler Zack Sabre Jr. (#1), discussion of technical wrestling standards95:00 - Best Brawler John Moxley & Hangman Adam Page tie for top spots98:00 - Wrestler of the Year (Lou Thesz Award) Mistico (#1), John Moxley (#3), Saya Kamitani (#4), John Cena (#5)99:30 - Closing RemarksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Timestamps:0:27 - AEW News: Ishii & Orange Cassidy/Bad Bunny1:52 - Masked Man Speculation & Paul Heyman's Expectations9:30 - Vince Russo's Take on Stephanie Vaquer Speaking Spanish12:02 - Super Bowl Halftime Show & Language in Wrestling20:30 - Generational Gaps & Randy Orton's Evolution27:30 - Undertaker at Bad Bunny's Concert & Presidential Wrestling Fantasy Booking32:55 - AEW's "Abolish ICE" Shirt Controversy & Brody King50:50 - Mercedes Moné's Vacation & Stem Cell Treatment54:30 - Zack Sabre Jr. Coming Out & Daniel Garcia Roasting59:50 - Tomaso Ciampa Joins AEW & Loses Title 8 Days Later1:14:20 - Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch's Coffee Business1:22:30 - Undertaker as a Latino & Wrap-UpThis 85-minute episode covers everything from AEW's latest signings to wild hypothetical wrestling scenarios. Don't miss the hilarious presidential wrestling faction discussion and the deep dive into why wrestlers are launching coffee brands!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

🔥 Bron Breaker's hernia surgery and what it means for WrestleMania plans 🎤 CM Punk vs Finn Balor confrontation and Elimination Chamber setup 🏆 USOs vs Alpha Academy tag team title match 💪 Women's Elimination Chamber qualifiers 🎭 Liv Morgan, Dominik & Stephanie Vaquer storyline developments 🤼 LA Knight wins main event qualifier ⚡ Gunther's dominance and Dragon Lee dismissal 🎪 El Grande Americano vs Ludwig Kaiser comedyPlus: AJ Lee's return, Natty vs Maxine Dupree, and much more!Timestamps0:00 - Intro & Raw Overall Impressions0:56 - Bron Breaker Hernia Surgery News2:02 - Opening Segment: CM Punk, Finn Balor & Adam Pierce12:00 - Finn Balor's Intensity Issues19:00 - USOs vs Alpha Academy Tag Team Match25:00 - Jimmy Uso Leaving & Jay Uso's Future36:00 - AJ Lee & Becky Lynch Promo42:00 - Liv Morgan, Dominik & Stephanie Vaquer Segment45:00 - Women's Elimination Chamber Qualifier (Rhea Ripley)48:00 - Natty vs Maxine Dupree54:00 - El Grande Americano vs Ludwig Kaiser60:00 - Main Event: LA Knight vs Penta vs Austin Theory66:00 - The Masked Man Mystery72:00 - Gunther Interview & Dragon Lee Dismissal78:00 - Final Thoughts & Elimination Chamber PreviewThis was a strong episode of Raw with fresh storylines and good crowd energy from Cleveland!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

0:00 - Intro & WrestleMania Season Talk1:30 - Roman Reigns vs CM Punk Promo Discussion Begins6:03 - Reading Fan Feedback & Criticism15:30 - Defending Their Take on the Promo25:00 - Why Wrestling Fans Are Divided30:00 - CM Punk on Wrestling Fans & Powerhouse Hobbs Name Change42:00 - Ricochet's WWE Legacy Comments70:00 - Ricochet vs Jimmy Cornette Exchange85:00 - WWE vs Indies: The Legacy Debate95:00 - Wrap UpThis episode features the hosts standing by their opinions despite heavy criticism, discussing the state of wrestling fandom, and debating what really matters - legacy or financial success.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Anthony and Joe tear apart the Roman Reigns vs CM Punk promo that Bleacher Report somehow gave an A+ rating. We break down why this WrestleMania build is lazy, tropey garbage, plus our takes on Monday Night Raw including Maxine's botched push, El Grande Americano's potential, and why the Bellas need to go away.WHAT WE COVER:Roman's "I hate you" promo is embarrassingly badThe 12-year-old Colt Cabana podcast grudge is patheticMaxine is being ruined in real-timeEl Grande Americano could actually be fun (fantasy booking included)Women's division is a babyface/heel disasterStephanie vs Raquel street fight reviewTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro: Let's Watch This Trainwreck0:28 - CM Punk Comes Out Looking Bored3:47 - "You're Talking Crazy" - Roman's Vocal Crutch11:00 - "I Learned From You" (Scooby-Doo Voice)18:18 - "I HATE YOU" x100019:54 - Breakup Letter Parody (Better Than Roman's Promo)24:49 - Why This Promo Sucks: Full Breakdown28:45 - Better Storyline Ideas (Jay Uso Angle)36:00 - Monday Night Raw Recap Begins40:45 - Chad Gable Fantasy Booking45:15 - Manjaro The Mighty Midget (We Lost It)46:15 - Maxine Is Getting Ruined49:12 - They Blew Her Entire Year-Long Story50:27 - Oba Femi Murders War Raiders51:55 - Gunther Promo & Dragon Lee Setup59:59 - Women's Division: Who's Actually Over?1:01:10 - Dominick's Two Types: Kill Me or Pixie Girl1:13:10 - Stephanie vs Raquel Street Fight Review1:17:43 - Finn Bálor vs CM Punk Setup1:18:40 - Mr. Iguana Missed Opportunity1:19:40 - Bleacher Report's A+ Rating (ARE YOU KIDDING?)1:23:51 - Roman Shits On Drew & SmackDown1:27:08 - Outro & Where To Find UsSUPPORT THE SHOW:Patreon: patreon.com/wrestlingsoupYouTube: Wrestling SoupWWE #RomanReigns #CMPunk #WrestleMania #MondayNightRaw #RoyalRumble #WrestlingPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Women's Royal Rumble (0:00 - 19:30)Liv Morgan won; strong performances from Sol Ruca, Lash Legend, Ria RipleyControversial dress code for female wrestlers discussedBellas got surprisingly strong reactionsAJ Styles vs. Gunther (22:30 - 25:30)Career match; Gunther won via submissionAJ's ambiguous ending sparked retirement speculationSammy Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre (33:00 - 35:30)Drew won clean; hosts criticized predictable heel victoriesMen's Royal Rumble (40:30 - 1:14:00)Roman Reigns won (predictable outcome)Mystery hooded figure eliminated Bron BreakerDebuts: Royce Keys, RicochetFinal Four: Roman, Orton, Gunther, LA KnightOverall Grade: CPraised: AJ/Gunther match, fresh talent showcasedCriticized: Predictable booking, heels won 3/4 matches, lack of babyface momentsHosts frustrated with creative direction and Roman Reigns winning yet another Royal Rumble.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Royal Rumble 2025 pre-show discussion between Anthony and Joe, covering WWE's "Unreal" Season 2 documentary and the upcoming Saudi Arabia event.Main Topics:WWE Unreal Season 2 Criticism0:00-3:00Triple H's creative leadership criticizedR-Truth's poor treatment highlightedQuestions about Triple H's competenceSaudi Arabia Shows39:30-44:30WWE's relationship with Saudi Arabia criticizedShows becoming purely transactionalConcerns about company valuesRoyal Rumble Predictions61:00-71:00AJ Styles vs GuntherCareer matchDrew vs SamiWorld titleWomen's RumbleBecky or Bianca predictedMen's RumbleRoman or Seth predictedKey Moments:1:40-2:10 Triple H creative meeting20:00-22:00 Naomi/Sasha discussion48:00-50:00 Saudi cultural issues78:00-80:00 Match predictionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

0:00-3:00 - Package delivery complaints, weather discussion, snow in various states3:00-8:00 - Cold vs hot weather preferences, people calling out for minimal snow, truck/four-wheel drive jokes8:00-12:00 - WWE Evolution PLE ratings, women's wrestling viewership, Cardi B and Patriots12:00-18:00 - Royal Rumble buildup criticism, Women's Rumble in Saudi Arabia, Eo in Puerto Rico18:00-26:00 - Royal Rumble entrants, new Saudi wrestler Tariq, Seth Rollins return speculation26:00-36:00 - Wrestler retirements, AJ Styles swan song, Raw recap begins, brand vs brand criticism36:00-46:00 - Corporate warfare comedy, six-woman tag match, Raquel Rodriguez character discussion46:00-56:00 - Raquel "pretty hunter" gimmick idea, Liv Morgan development, Judgment Day dynamics56:00-66:00 - Saudi Arabia jokes, Tony Khan burner account discussion, wealth vs Twitter behavior66:00-76:00 - AEW emotional attachment theory, internet fame and mental health, number one contenders match76:00-83:10 - CM Punk vs AJ Styles main event, Finn Balor interference, CM Punk's babyface run criticism, wrap-upBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Wrestling Soup's Saturday Night's Main Event XLII Post-Show! Anthony Thomas and Joe Numbers break down all the action from Montreal including the Cody/Fatu brawl, women's tag team action, Nakamura vs AJ Styles, and the Fatal Four-Way main event.Timestamps: 3:50 - Royal Rumble Predictions & Surprises 6:17 - The Rock Rumble Talk 13:04 - Saturday Night's Main Event Begins 13:07 - Cody vs Fatu Brawl Breakdown 17:56 - Women's Tag Match Review (Liv/Roxy vs Ripley/Iyo) 24:19 - Nakamura vs AJ Styles Analysis 31:51 - Fatal Four-Way Main Event (Zayn/Priest/Orton/Williams) 43:10 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-UpBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Join Joe and Anthony for another episode of Wrestling Soup as they dive deep into WWE's Unreal series on Netflix, discussing the controversial R-Truth situation, Triple H's creative decisions, and the state of modern wrestling. Plus: AEW's struggles, Hangman Page's latest controversy, and why JCW might be more entertaining than you think.🎙️ Topics covered: • WWE Unreal series breakdown - R-Truth's release controversy • Triple H's creative direction and backstage politics• Netflix & ESPN's dissatisfaction with WWE • Hangman Page photographed with Marty Scurll • JCW's ridiculous storylines (yes, there's a dog poop angle) • NFL playoff talk and Chicago Bears disappointmentSupport the show: patreon.com/wrestlingsoupTimestamps:0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Sons of Anarchy & Biker Gang Talk 4:00 - Seth Rollins Discussion 6:00 - WWE Unreal: R-Truth Episode Review 12:00 - Triple H's Treatment of R-Truth 20:00 - Creative Meeting Breakdown 28:00 - Triple H's Ego & Insecurity Issues 36:00 - EO Sky Hug Controversy & Vince Russo's Take 46:00 - Unreal Series Showing WWE's Problems 56:00 - Netflix Numbers & WWE Performance 1:06:00 - NFL Talk: Bears, Patriots & Playoff Discussion 1:16:00 - Hangman Page & Marty Scurll Photo 1:22:00 - JCW Review: "Who Shit in Big Al's Bag?" 1:36:00 - Wrap-Up & Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Join Joe and Anthony for their latest wrestling discussion covering WWE Raw, Saturday Night's Main Event preview, and industry news. Topics include Gunther vs AJ Styles career match, Becky Lynch's retirement announcement, the Trey Miguel controversy, and why JCW might be wrestling's unexpected hero in 2026. Plus: NFL playoff talk, Saudi Arabia stadium concerns, and hot takes on creative direction.Timestamps0:00 - Intro & Show Overview1:56 - Gunther vs AJ Styles Career Match Discussion7:30 - Becky Lynch vs Maxine Dupri & Natalya Turn13:00 - Vision vs Mysterio/Penta & Adam Pierce Storyline15:00 - Women's Tag Team Division Discussion21:30 - Evans Injury & OBA Femi Debut27:00 - Finn Balor vs CM Punk Main Event29:00 - NFL Playoffs Talk (Patriots, Bears, Steelers)34:30 - Becky Lynch Retirement Announcement41:30 - Bruce Prichard's Pat McAfee vs Gunther Pitch45:00 - JCW & Vince Russo Discussion50:30 - State of Wrestling Industry Analysis54:00 - Saturday Night's Main Event Preview56:00 - Saudi Arabia Royal Rumble Stadium Concerns60:30 - Randy Orton Saudi Arabia Press Tour65:30 - Trey Miguel Firing Controversy (Full Breakdown)78:30 - David Starr Response & MJF Connection TheoryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

0:30 - Epilepsy & Seizures Tangent2:30 - Westboro Baptist Church & Religious Extremism11:50 - Wrestling News: Roster Moves & Returns14:00 - Powerhouse Hobbs Leaves AEW for WWE24:00 - Tony Khan's Creative Control Comments26:50 - AEW vs WWE Perception & Talent Comparison33:00 - Tiffany Stratton's Return from Injury37:50 - Character Development Issues in WWE45:30 - Baron Corbin's Bizarre AEW Creative Pitch (Don Callis Family Biker Gang)51:30 - NWO Comparisons & Faction Building54:10 - R-Truth Retirement Plans56:30 - CM Punk Retiring at 5058:30 - WWE's Aging Roster & Future Stars1:02:00 - Cody Rhodes & Fan Interaction After Shows1:14:40 - Rikishi Complains About WWE Ticket Prices1:18:30 - Legends Contract & Complimentary Tickets1:19:00 - CJ Perry (Lana) Returns to Wrestling & Stand-Up Comedy1:28:50 - Nikki Bella's Drinking Habits Controversy1:31:20 - Wrap-Up & Patreon PlugBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

WWE RAW GERMANY RECAP0:00 - Intro & international tour discussion4:18 - Women's tag championship setup, Rio & Rio name15:12 - El Grande Americano vs Jovan Evans27:25 - Liv & Roxy confront Finn Bálor30:35 - CM Punk/Finn Bálor Belfast match announced43:58 - Women's triple threat tag match50:17 - Stephanie Vaquer attacked by Raquel Rodriguez56:00 - Jay Uso & Alpha Academy segment1:04:05 - AJ Styles vs Gunther (confusing finish)1:10:09 - Bronson Reed & Theory vs Dragon Lee & Penta1:13:45 - Adam Pierce vs Bron Breaker confrontation (SEGMENT OF THE NIGHT)1:33:56 - Final thoughts & show reviewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

0:00 - Intro0:26 - CM Punk's Republican Baby Raper Comments Controversy1:38 - ICE Shooting Incident Discussion3:49 - Political Climate & Extremism12:24 - Ariana Grande & Wicked Discourse17:32 - Jake "Something" Doyle Joins AEW30:31 - WWE Roster Call-Ups: Grace, Williams, Legend, Evans32:40 - Jade Cargill: The Unintentional Vader39:10 - WrestleMania 2026 Predictions41:10 - CM Punk Directing Movies & VHS Series43:00 - Hollywood's Creativity Crisis & Streaming vs Theaters52:07 - Netflix vs Paramount: Warner Bros $82B Acquisition Battle64:00 - TNA Lands AMC Deal Thanks to WWE Partnership73:00 - Tony Schiavani's WWE Hall of Fame Comments81:33 - Chris Jericho to TNA Rumors & Mohawk Jericho88:20 - Outro & PlugBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.