CM PUNK: NOT IN THE SAME BUSINESS (Wrestling Soup 4/1/24)
WRESTLING SOUP
Wrestling Soup Network
4.4 • 738 Ratings
🗓️ 2 April 2024
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Summary
In this emergency episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts Anthony Thomas and Joe Numbas delve into CM Punk's revealing interview with Ariel Helwani, shedding light on his departure from AEW, behind-the-scenes drama, and his candid thoughts on the wrestling industry. Punk discusses his therapeutic release from airing out his grievances, his critical views on AEW's direction, and his relationships with other wrestlers and reporters. The podcast also touches on Vince McMahon's recent scandals, comparing it to CM Punk's personal growth and changed perspective towards WWE doctors. Furthermore, the hosts speculate on CM Punk's future in wrestling, discuss his influence on the industry, and reflect on the potential impact of his candid revelations on AEW's fanbase and structure.
00:00 Introduction to Wrestling Soup: Emergency Episode
00:13 The Buzz Around CM Punk's Revelations
02:01 Analyzing CM Punk's Interview and Its Impact
06:32 CM Punk's Critique of AEW and Wrestling Journalism
12:21 The Reality of AEW's Business Model and Talent Mindset
19:11 CM Punk's Personal Experiences and Insights on AEW
22:22 The Jack Perry Incident: A Glimpse into AEW's Internal Drama
27:34 The Drama of CM Punk and AEW: Insights and Incidents
28:25 Addressing the Critics and Reflecting on Wrestling Culture
29:02 CM Punk's Candid Thoughts on Work Ethic and Wrestling Industry
30:18 The Controversy Around Jack Perry and Wrestling's Toxic Culture
31:13 Personal Reflections and the Impact of Wrestling on Relationships
33:33 CM Punk's Honest Take on Nepotism and Industry Dynamics
44:34 Reflecting on Vince McMahon's Legacy and Controversies
49:20 CM Punk's Interview: A Deep Dive into Wrestling's Complex World
53:58 Looking Ahead: Wrestling Events and Fan Reactions
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| 0:00.0 | Hello and welcome to the AEW Recovery Hotline. |
| 0:09.0 | Currently call hold times are longer than usual. |
| 0:14.0 | Expected weight. |
| 0:16.0 | 971. |
| 0:18.0 | Minutes. |
| 0:19.0 | If you are calling about CM Punk being a hypocrite and signing with WWE, please press 1. |
| 0:26.5 | If you are upset that Dave Meltzer and Brian Alvarez are no longer getting the respect they deserve, please press 2. |
| 0:34.8 | If you wish to listen in to Tony Kahn and Warner Brothers Discovery executives negotiate terms and conditions of AEW dynamite and AEW collision, please stay on the line. |
| 0:48.8 | Hey Tony, before we get started with our meeting today, we want you to know that we have been negotiating with WWE. |
| 0:56.5 | Don't do it. No. |
| 0:59.0 | Don't do. What, Tony? |
| 1:01.0 | No. No. |
| 1:03.0 | W.W.E is currently a very high prospect venture for Warner Brothers Discovery. |
| 1:09.0 | That's not good. This is all. |
| 1:11.2 | And we would like to talk to you about moving AEW dynamite and AEW collision to a different time. |
| 1:17.9 | No. |
| 1:18.6 | And we would like to discuss the potentiality of moving those same AEW shows to perhaps one of our other, smaller, less watch networks. |
| 1:28.2 | No. |
| 1:28.8 | Tony. |
| 1:29.4 | No, don't do it. |
| 1:30.5 | Come on now. |
| 1:31.8 | No. |
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