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WRESTLING SOUP

AT THE HEART OF A DREAMER (fRANK + gUS 7.18.25)

WRESTLING SOUP

Wrestling Soup Network

Sports, Comedy, Wrestling

4.4738 Ratings

🗓️ 19 July 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, the hosts delve into a fervent discussion about the delayed publication of Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) issues, highlighting how outdated issues like July's WrestleMania as featured in November. The conversation then shifts to the controversial Goldberg retirement match and his subsequent complaints, alongside reactions from various industry figures like Dave LaGreca. The hosts explore the broader implications, forecasting WWE's future treatment of stars like John Cena and drawing comparisons to AEW's elusive HBO Go viewership numbers. This episode also touches upon the convoluted nature of modern streaming services, showcasing the hosts' personal streaming preferences and frustrations.
00:00 Outdated Issues and WrestleMania Coverage
01:03 Chelsea Green's Uncertain Future
02:05 The Challenges of Wrestling Publications
06:34 The Viral Coldplay Concert Incident
14:09 Goldberg's Controversial Interview
20:12 The Goldberg Controversy
20:54 WWE's Handling of Goldberg
22:28 Goldberg's Reputation and Narcissism
22:48 WWE's Future with John Cena
24:33 The Undertaker's Last Match
24:58 Goldberg's Interview and WWE's Strategy
30:42 The Role of Ads in Modern Media
34:11 Streaming Services and WWE's Presence
37:09 Netflix's Success and WWE's Contribution
39:16 AEW's Ratings and HBO Max
41:58 The Complexity of Streaming Platforms
42:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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Transcript

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0:00.0

All of their issues are months out of date.

0:03.2

So I don't know where the fuck Eddie got this list from,

0:06.4

but clearly it's after October.

0:08.4

It's probably November.

0:11.5

But not in November.

0:13.9

Right.

0:15.2

Well, because the July issue...

0:16.7

November has leaked.

0:18.3

Right. November is leaked.

0:19.9

But the July issue just covered Russellmania. Right. November is leaked. But the July issue just covered

0:22.4

WrestleMania.

0:24.3

Oh, God.

0:25.3

And when was a WrestleMania?

0:26.8

April?

0:27.7

The beginning of April?

0:28.7

Middle of April.

0:29.4

Nailed it.

0:30.1

Right on time.

0:31.7

Right as the time.

0:33.0

Right as people are really feeling that

0:34.7

WrestleMania spirit.

0:36.3

You know, if you're ever in trouble

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