THE RISE OF THE VILLIAN or THE FALL OF THE HERO (Wrestling Soup 4/17/24)w/@KevZCastle
WRESTLING SOUP
Wrestling Soup Network
4.4 • 738 Ratings
🗓️ 18 April 2024
⏱️ 68 minutes
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Summary
In a comprehensive discussion, hosts Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle tackle a range of hot wrestling topics, from the latest WWE developments to Tony Schiavone's views on modern wrestling fans. They analyze the repercussions of recent WrestlingMania events, critiquing Chad Gable's new heel persona and pondering the futures of stars like Jimmy, Seamus, and Liv Morgan. The duo also dives deep into Ronda Rousey's controversial WWE criticisms, exploring her struggles and the wrestling community’s reaction. They discuss Ripley's injury and its effects on her career, as well as Schiavone's apparent discontent with fan interaction and his position in AEW. The episode aims to merge these divergent threads into a rich tapestry of wrestling culture today.
00:00 Kicking Off with Wrestling Soup: Recapping Recent Events
00:25 Breaking Down the Latest in Wrestling: From Draft Announcements to Main Event Matches
01:04 Analyzing Chad Gable's Heel Turn and Comparisons to Kurt Angle
01:56 The Evolution of Chad Gable: From Underdog to Heel
07:06 Exploring the Dynamics of the Alpha Academy and Future Speculations
11:57 NXT's Rising Stars and the Impact of the Draft
17:19 Seamus' Return and the Debate Over His Condition
21:40 The Bloodline Saga Continues: Solo's Renegade Moves
25:53 Rhea Ripley's Exit and the Women's Championship Scene
29:24 Judgment Day's Future and Faction Dynamics
31:05 Celebrating Wrestling Fandom and Biggie's Career Update
32:15 Biggie's Transition to Commentary: A New Role?
33:12 Wrestling Announcing Styles and Fan Preferences
34:17 The New Day's Future and Fan Reactions
36:58 Ronda Rousey's Controversial Moments and Backstage Behavior
40:38 Exploring Ronda Rousey's Complex Personality and Career
59:09 Tony Schiavone's Role and Fan Interactions in AEW
01:05:38 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Shows
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| 0:00.0 | Can you describe what the last three or so weeks have been like for you? |
| 0:04.0 | Man, a total whirlwind. |
| 0:06.0 | An emotional whirlwind as well. |
| 0:09.0 | Not always in the most pleasant ways, but... |
| 0:11.0 | How is that possible? |
| 0:12.0 | Okay, so like you find yourself in this really unique position. |
| 0:15.0 | I do. |
| 0:17.0 | In a Daniel Bryan, Kofi Kingston, almost type of thing. |
| 0:20.0 | I'm like, man, I don't want to sound crazy here, |
| 0:22.5 | but I think this can go the distance. |
| 0:25.6 | And you get so close. |
| 0:27.8 | And then you're like, oh, it might not be me after all. |
| 0:31.1 | There's a party that's going to sting, you know what I mean? |
| 0:34.1 | But I still don't know. |
| 0:35.2 | I still don't know. |
| 0:35.9 | Like, for me, tomorrow's wrestling. You know what I'm saying? Look, I think we potentially are on the verge of something |
| 0:42.6 | that's special. Are you nervous? Yeah, probably. I'm Anthony Thomas, and he is Kevin Castle. |
| 1:09.9 | Hope everyone's doing well. |
| 1:11.2 | How you doing, bud? |
| 1:12.5 | Good, good. |
| 1:13.1 | What's up to everybody? |
| 1:13.9 | Fallout, obviously still from Mania. |
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