PWI 5-SOMETHING LIST (Frank & Gus 9.26.25)

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4.4 • 746 Ratings

🗓️ 27 September 2025

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Frank and Gus, Anthony and Joe dive deep into the 2025 PWI 500 list, offering their signature blend of humor, skepticism, and wrestling insight. From technical difficulties and behind-the-scenes banter to a scene-by-scene roast of the top 30 wrestlers, the duo pulls no punches. Expect candid takes on the state of wrestling, the legitimacy of rankings, and plenty of laughs as they dissect the highs, lows, and head-scratchers of this year’s list.

Anthony and Joe kick off with their usual rapport, streaming quirks, and Introducing the PWI 500

The hosts set the stage for the episode’s main event: a breakdown of the 2025 PWI 500 list.

Top 10 Deep Dive

A scene-by-scene review of the top 10 wrestlers, including Cody Rhodes, John Moxley, Gunther, and more. Expect sharp opinions and plenty of jokes.

AEW vs WWE: The Great Debate

Anthony and Joe debate the merits of AEW and WWE talent, questioning the logic behind the rankings and sharing personal favorites.

International Stars & Surprises

The duo reacts to the inclusion of international wrestlers, discussing the global landscape of pro wrestling and some unexpected picks.

Beyond the Top 10: 11–30

A rapid-fire rundown of the next 20 names, with commentary on who deserves their spot and who doesn’t.

Reflections on how quickly the wrestling world changes, with past stars falling and new faces rising.

Closing Thoughts & Plugs

Wrapping up with final thoughts, Patreon plugs, and a reminder to follow the show for more wrestling talk.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the wrestling soup.
0:02.2	It is a Friday afternoon.
0:03.4	That's not wrestling soup.
0:04.5	Jesus Christ.
0:05.2	Oh, I'm sorry.
0:05.9	It's Frank and Gus.
0:07.9	That's true.
0:08.7	It's Frank and Gus brought to you by, in partnership with the wrestling soup brand, soon to be owned by who?
0:17.8	The Saudis, TKO?
0:19.2	Sure.
0:20.3	Sure.
0:20.6	Whoever wants it. it yeah at this point
0:22.7	just put the fucking zero's on the track and we'll see what we can do but I feel like this
0:29.7	was a good call on our end man because this is a time for celebration is it not uh did you listen to last night's show?
0:53.9	I don't know. Dude, come on, it's the PWI. This is big. Oh, yeah, that's right. It's a big important show. It's huge. Come on, man. The wrestling community really needs this list. I mean, it's really, it's accurate as shit too. Yeah, it's important. It's very important. Yeah.
0:54.9	So, and by the way i mean
0:56.6	i must say typically who are you why are you bald in that picture what do you mean why am i bald
1:05.9	yeah huh dude you're no look am i supposed to be the guy on the right yeah i think you're you're you're am I supposed to be the guy on the right?
1:11.7	Yeah, I think you're the bald one.
1:13.5	I'm the guy on the right.
1:14.6	Yeah.
1:15.4	Yeah.
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