WRESTLING SOUP

0:00 – Ludwig Kaiser before Ludwig Kaiser10:45 – Roman discussion22:30 – Roman discussion33:15 – Roman discussion45:10 – Roman discussion55:50 – Roman discussion1:05:30 – Roman discussion1:16:15 – Roman Reigns and the boring Bloodline discussion1:22:45 – Show end Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

Released Veterans & Scripted Rookies 0:00 – Holyfield's scripted promo4:15 – Kevin Owens avoids coaching7:30 – Andre Chase gets released11:45 – Braxton Cole vs. Chase15:20 – Kelly vs. Serena Linton20:40 – Serena's identity crisis24:15 – Tristan Angels vs. Holyfield28:50 – Show needs a cliffhanger31:20 – Plugs and wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

0:00 – Spotify ad break complaints12:15 – Free AAA vs. WWE25:30 – Road to WrestleMania logic38:45 – Making garlic bread52:10 – Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther1:05:20 – Jade Cargill's near-disaster1:18:40 – Rhea Ripley retains1:32:15 – Main event entrance dragging1:45:30 – Roman vs. Jacob Fatu1:51:15 – Neutered and domesticated Samoans Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

0:00 – Jacob Fatu's bad promo8:15 – Logan Paul court dates16:30 – Oba Femi threatens Brock Lesnar24:45 – Clash in Italy preview32:20 – Penta vs. Javon Evans41:10 – AEW's exhausting PPV49:30 – Dragon Lee and Enzo56:45 – Maxine and Austin Theory1:04:20 – MOD pizza is terrible Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

0:00 – Jacob Fatu's bad promo7:30 – Vision and Joe Hendry15:45 – Weak GM Adam Pearce23:15 – Seth interrupts Montez Ford31:50 – Obafemi threatens Brock Lesnar42:20 – Clash in Italy preview50:10 – Penta vs. Javon Evans57:30 – Rusev and Ethan Page1:03:45 – Maxine and Austin Theory1:08:20 – Wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

0:00 – Intro & Tate's Vignette 12:15 – Matt Bloom's Coaching 24:30 – Nikita vs. Bailey 39:45 – Tate vs. Chris Island 54:10 – Chris Island's Screaming 1:04:20 – Chantal vs. Zena 1:16:30 – Indie Consulting Pitch 1:22:45 – Plugs & Wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2026

0:00 – SNME overall card reaction11:15 – Vision vs. Street Profits23:30 – Club WWE merchandise subscription33:45 – Charlotte Flair's facial surgeries42:20 – 6-Woman Tag & Michin48:10 – Sol Ruca's botched finish55:45 – Penta vs. Ethan Page1:02:30 – Paige, Brie, Lash & Nia1:07:15 – Malakai Black & Wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2026

0:00 – Intro & morning wake-up8:15 – Ludwig Kaiser elevator incident17:30 – Reading the police affidavit28:45 – AAA match cancellation fallout39:20 – Fan reactions & Facebook comments51:10 – Mason Rook's NXT match1:03:30 – SNME: Penta vs. Ethan Page1:14:45 – SNME: Vision vs. Street Profits1:24:20 – Darren Young comedy pitch1:29:15 – Women's matches & Wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

0:00 – Michin and Keith Lee8:15 – Summer house show tour15:30 – Danhausen and Baron Corbin23:45 – Big Cass return pitch31:10 – Dana White power slapping38:20 – Sol Ruca promo struggles45:40 – Women's Tag Team Titles52:15 – Oba Femi and Nia58:50 – Iyo Sky's wedding photos1:05:15 – Brock Lesnar and wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

5:10 - The "Big Fat Guy" Wrestling Trope12:15 - WWE Creative Slump & NXT Failures20:45 - The Discount Summer House Shows Tour32:30 - Brian Cage's Physique & AEW Criticism45:15 - Kevin Nash & Pro Wrestling Unionization55:40 - El Cuatrero's Prison Sentence Appeal1:07:20 - Wrap-Up  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

Lufisto and Jeff Lippman return to break down Season 3, Episode 3 of LFG, but both hosts express major disappointment with the show's current format and "phony baloney" production. The episode is heavy on critiques, starting with a women's tag team match where Matt Bloom calls out the babyfaces for showing zero fear against a monster heel. Things get worse in the men's division, as the hosts dissect Trill London's massive in-ring regression and botched spots against rookie Braxton Cole. The spotlight then shifts to Cam Hendrix (formerly Anthony Luke) and Tate Wilder. While their match shows promise, Cam's overthinking and a late-match stumble lead Matt Bloom to pull him from LFG entirely to recalibrate. The episode wraps up with a deep dive into the systemic flaws of the WWE Performance Center's NIL recruitment strategy, with Jeff and Lufisto arguing that developmental talent desperately needs excursions to indies like GCW or TNA to learn how to work a real crowd. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro / Disappointment with Season 3's format & Lufisto's cat interruptions12:15 – Match 1: PJ Vassa & Serena Linton vs. Layla Diggs & Mason Holliday24:30 – Blueprint failures: Synchronized dancing and missing tag team psychology36:10 – Matt Bloom's critique: Where is the babyface fear?45:45 – Match 2: Trill London vs. Braxton Cole & Trill's massive regression58:20 – The problem with NIL athletes quitting when wrestling gets tough1:06:15 – Promos: Tate Wilder's daredevil cowboy gimmick vs. Cam Hendrix1:15:30 – Match 3: Cam Hendrix overthinks, stumbles, and saves it with a pie-face1:27:10 – Matt Bloom pulls Cam from LFG for being too self-aware1:33:45 – The PC Bubble: Why WWE needs to send talent to the indies or TNA1:39:50 – Wrap-up / Plugs for Garden of Thought and Wrestling Soup Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026

Anthony and Joe kick off the show where they praise Iyo Sky's ring generalship and pacing, while tearing into Seth Rollins' exhausting television presence following his match with Bron Breakker. The guys vent about WWE's creative drought, noting Bill Apter's visible disappointment, the deeply confusing babyface booking of Roman Reigns, and the lack of a proper televised send-off for Asuka. The episode rounds out with a sharp critique of TKO's pricey ESPN streaming model, Backlash booking blunders involving Danhausen and Oba Femi, and a quick check-in on the cast of Jersey Shore. Timestamps:0:00 – Intro 11:15 – AEW’s business woes and WWE’s current creative slump18:40 – Iyo Sky’s brilliant in-ring storytelling vs. Sol Ruca27:30 – The Seth Rollins problem & his match with Bron Breakker39:20 – Gunther missing from TV & Bill Apter's disappointment46:10 – The Backlash ESPN deal: TKO squeezing fans for money54:45 – Roman Reigns' "prima donna" booking & the confusing Bloodline dynamics1:03:20 – Asuka's indefinite leave and WWE failing to give her a proper send-off1:11:50 – Danhausen's Backlash mystery partner flop & Oba Femi's squash match1:16:15 – Wrap-up & Jersey Shore kayfabe Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

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Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026

Post WWE Backlash show. Lee Sanders from the RCWR Show hosts Anthony, to run down what the hell happened at WWE Backlash. The Asuka farewell match? Also, the insidious intentions of Club WWE and the John Cena un-retirement invitational for the new John Cena championship belt. Danhausen already jumping the shark, and validating the hater-hausen criticisms on why this guy in WWE is a bust. Jake looking weak and silly, as the entitled babyface in a storyline that no one should want, and the lack of any reaction from Breakker and Seth's Visionary storyline coming to a close with all the fanfare of a dirty diaper. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2026

Anthony and Joe are back to break down this weekend's WWE Backlash: Tampa premium live event! With the dust settling from WrestleMania 42, the guys give their official predictions for the entire five-match card.Can Jacob Fatu dethrone the "cry bully" Original Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, for the World Heavyweight Championship? Anthony and Joe dive into the Shakespearean drama of the Asuka vs. Iyo Sky clash, predict the fallout of Seth Rollins finally getting his hands on Bron Breakker, and debate who will walk out with the United States Title in the Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn rematch. Plus, the guys throw out their wild guesses for who will step up as Danhausen's mystery tag partner against The Miz and Kit Wilson.Tune in for the Backlash booking theories, match predictions, and the usual Wrestling Soup chaos! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026

0:00 – Intro / Raw Review: Asuka and Iyo Sky’s "Shakespearean" mist segment7:30 – Roman Reigns’ "cry bully" babyface promo and The Usos' return14:45 – Judgment Day rushed booking: Roxanne Perez hits Finn Balor with a hammer20:10 – The wrestling was good, but Seth Rollins' "I don't trust me" promo was terrible24:20 – Joe Hendry confronts Seth Rollins / Logan Paul conspiracy theories28:50 – Rumored 50% pay cuts for undercard talent vs. massive TKO executive raises37:10 – Exploring The New Day's contract buyout and Edge's AEW run44:20 – Match of the night: Otis and Tozawa stepping up to Oba Femi52:15 – Sol Ruca’s botched debut against Becky Lynch and the Tiffany Stratton fallout59:30 – WrestleMania merch sales realities and Backlash preview Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

Anthony and Joe discuss the fallout of WrestleMania 42, beginning with the shocking departures of New Day members Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, which were reportedly sparked by "insulting" 50% pay cut offers . They critique TKO/Endeavor's pivot away from traditional wrestling storytelling in favor of a celebrity-heavy product, questioning if the company even realizes they are making a television show . The guys riff on John Cena’s constant "Make-A-Wish" style appearances in suits and the "fifth wall" being broken by athletic streamers like IShowSpeed . The conversation expands into a broader social critique of "circular scams" and corporate greed, comparing WWE’s current business model to Walmart weight scams and the Spirit Airlines collapse . The episode wraps up with a look at the "AI-assisted" creative slump in WWE, the polarizing longevity of Danhausen, and a wild theory that Tom Brady might be training for a Lucha Libre debut under a mask .Timestamps: 0:00 – Post-WrestleMania Departures: The New Day’s Exit8:30 – The 50% Pay Cut Insult & Shareholder Value Rants16:15 – John Cena’s Suit-and-Tie "Figurehead" Status22:50 – Breaking the Fifth Wall: IShowSpeed & Celeb Wrestling28:10 – Jelly Roll & the Lack of a Cultural "Monoculture"34:45 – Corporate Greed: Walmart Shrimp & Spirit Airlines Failures40:10 – Firing the "Worst Samoans" & Nia Jax’s Heat46:25 – New Day’s Tag Team Legacy vs. TKO’s Short-Term Thinking52:00 – ChatGPT Creative: The Future of AI-Assisted Storylines57:30 – Tom Brady Masked Lucha Theories & Baby Jill Shout-out Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

Jeff and Lufisto kick off Season 3 of the Legends and Future Greats (LFG) show with a status update on Lufisto’s "titanium" shoulder recovery and a deep dive into the recent wave of WWE releases . They compare the current state of NXT/Evolve talent to The Walking Dead, meticulously analyzing why athletes like Tyra May Steele and Trill London may have struggled despite their high pedigrees . The duo explores the shift in the LFG format, focusing on Shawn Michaels’ need to replenish the roster following call-ups to Raw and SmackDown . The conversation moves from the technical aspects of "professional courtesy" during ring entrances to the psychological drive needed to handle blunt critiques from coaches like Booker T and Kevin Owens . They conclude by breaking down the "phony baloney" of reality-TV-style signings, the importance of "menace" in a wrestler’s presence, and a sharp critique of TKO’s security failures following a recent fan incident. 0:00 – Season 3 Intro / Lufisto’s successful shoulder surgery recovery 4:30 – WWE releases: Comparing the NXT roster to The Walking Dead 11:15 – The "Matt Bloom" factor: Why heart matters more than athleticism at the PC 18:30 – Talent Status Reports: Nikita Lyons, Shiloh Hill, and Drake Monroe 24:00 – New Season Format: No points, no teams, just replenishing the roster 28:15 – Meet the Coaches: Kevin Owens’ neck surgery and Natalia’s Dungeon training 38:00 – Match 1 Breakdown: Nikita Lyons vs. Kelly Armstrong & the rules of "Professional Courtesy" 46:30 – Technical Critique: Snap bumps, leg drop splits, and slowing down the pacing 52:45 – Keanu Carver’s Backstory: From college football and DoorDash to fighting with Booker T 1:04:30 – Kevin Owens’ Advice: Making your offense match your presence 1:11:00 – Match 2 Breakdown: Kendall Gray vs. PJ Vasser & the origin of the name 1:16:45 – "Happy Feet" and Selling: The psychology of big girl vs. small girl dynamics 1:21:15 – Season Teasers: The "phony baloney" of the Kendall Gray signing 1:24:00 – Wrap-up: Lufisto’s documentary "The Selling Stage" and TKO’s security failures Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2026

Anthony and Joe record from a temporary new space, discussing the transition to a home with an acre of land and the financial sanity of renting versus owning. They explore the "Dead Internet" theory and the prevalence of AI bots, while warning against the dangers of flaunting physical cash on social media. The conversation takes a culinary turn with a breakdown of Gordon Ramsay’s scrambled egg technique and the "exceptional" addition of pesto to breakfast. Turning to wrestling, the guys analyze the latest wave of WWE roster cuts—or "bus flips"—noting reports that these releases are age-related as the company aims for a younger roster. They debate the botched handling of Kairi Sane’s departure, the "slow death" of Santos Escobar on the main roster, and why the Wyatt Six gimmick is "deep for the sake of being deep". The episode wraps up with thoughts on Alexa Bliss retiring her spooky persona, a critique of the "tepid" Laredo crowd, and a satirical pitch for a "Himbo" title to solve the Roman Reigns problem. Timestamps:0:00 – Intro / New space and yard life 8:42 – The Renting vs. Buying debate 18:15 – Cash, cops, and the "Dead Internet" theory 27:30 – Gordon Ramsay’s eggs and the Pesto Protocol 33:10 – WWE "Bus Flips" & age-related roster cuts 45:20 – Kairi Sane’s exit and the Asuka storyline fail 1:02:15 – Tony D'Angelo vs. the "tepid" Laredo crowd 1:15:40 – Aleister Black and the Wyatt Six critique 1:32:00 – Danhausen’s name and Santos Escobar’s "slow death" 1:44:30 – Andre Chase, Zoey Stark, and redhead genetics 1:56:15 – Plastic surgery trends and Alexa Bliss retiring the goth look 2:08:45 – The "Himbo" title pitch & Wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2026

Anthony and Joe break down the latest in wrestling news, starting with a wave of retirement announcements including Pat McAfee, Nikki Bella, and Billy Gunn's take on his own career future. The guys discuss the dangers of wrestlers overextending themselves across too many ventures, debate which WWE women could pull off a hardcore match, and riff on the absurdity of The Rock producing a Fighting with My Family stage musical. They also get into the parasocial entitlement of wrestling fans, AEW's merch problems, MJF's ceiling in WWE, Dan Hausen's potential, and the security failures at WrestleMania 42 weekend — including X-Pac's assault claims at the MGM Grand. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro / Three WWE retirements in 24 hours 1:56 – Pat McAfee retirement breakdown 16:32 – The WrestleMania ads controversy 17:13 – Parasocial relationships 24:00 – Back to retirements: Nikki Bella 25:41 – Fantasy booking a hardcore Nikki Bella run 29:27 – Brit Baker at the NFL Draft 31:20 – AEW Boys & Girls Club 37:55 – Billy Gunn's retirement comments & his attitude 57:06 – The Rock producing a musical 1:05:10 – MJF's ceiling in WWE & Dan Hausen's future 1:11:24 – AEW merch problems & fired designers 1:17:59 – X-Pac assaulted at WrestleMania 42 weekend 1:23:17 – MGM Grand security failures & TKO cheapness 1:25:59 – Wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2026

0:21 – Sol Ruca & Jojo Siwa's brutal moment 2:58 – Is Tony D'Angelo the worst NXT champ ever? 10:27 – Bronn Breaker's future & OBA's momentum 15:57 – Brock Lesnar retirement: Is Summer Slam the final match? 22:58 – Billy Gunn on what's wrong with modern wrestling 25:33 – Fan reactions to Billy Gunn's comments 36:32 – WWE going to Saudi Arabia during a war zone 41:21 – TKO CEO Mark Shapiro audio: "Making enemies is fine" 46:09 – Shapiro celebrates fans paying $1,000/year for sports 59:39 – CM Punk confronts a fan; fan entitlement is getting worse 1:01:43 – TKO is breeding entitled fans 1:05:19 – Booker T's WrestleMania hotel horror story 1:11:54 – Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary review 1:19:33 – Moments of genuine humanity in the Hogan doc 1:33:36 – Stephanie McMahon & Paige's emotional interview 1:42:00 – Dream Legends House cast 1:48:49 – Jim Cornett appreciation & outro Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026

Joe and Anthony break down Monday Night Raw the night after WrestleMania, covering every match, promo, debut, and storyline development. Topics include Roman Reigns and the Bloodline, CM Punk's move to SmackDown, the Cody Rhodes concussion promo, WWE's corporate ad problem, the Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary, and much more. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro / Tribal Chief talk & Roman Reigns discussion 1:06 – WWE's "Disney Adults" theory & the Roman fanbase 4:43 – Jacob Fatu fed to Roman / USOs back / Jay Uso's failed push 6:11 – Post-Mania roster shuffles, Ethan Page & Sol Ruca debuts 8:11 – CM Punk's goodbye promo & the fan altercation in Vegas 11:03 – Show intro / five days in a row / NXT Battleground pass 13:20 – Bronson Breaker busted open by Seth / hair & look changes 15:08 – Logan Paul & Dom / Austin Theory comparison / A-Town Down Under 16:11 – CM Punk vs. Cody: who's the heel? Crowd confusion breakdown 19:01 – Cody Rhodes concussed promo: best promo he's cut? 35:12 – Sol Ruca debut, Adam Pierce being awesome, women's division depth 38:44 – Only 4 matches in 2 hours 40 minutes / ad overload problem 41:18 – WWE's ad format vs. the old in-show app / Netflix commercial issues 43:33 – Wrestlers in every commercial / Cricket Wireless rant 47:27 – Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary: worth watching? 49:47 – Tony Hinchcliffe / Kill Tony / Netflix WWE deal tangent 55:03 – Finn Balor vs. JD McDonough / Judgment Day fallout 57:59 – OBA show up and say nothing / suit vs. ring gear debate 1:03:58 – Gunther's storyline dead after Brock leaves / Bronson Breaker vs. Gunther 1:08:07 – Jacob Fatu & Roman / crowd not reacting / Bloodline gang colors bit 1:11:53 – Overall show rating: 4 matches, depleted crowd, Vegas departure 1:14:55 – Outro / see you Thursday / shoutout to loyal daily listeners Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2026

Anthony and Joe break down WrestleMania 42 Night Two in full — what delivered, what disappointed, and what it all means going forward. From Brock Lesnar's emotional farewell to OBA FMI, to the CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns main event, the guys give their honest takes on every match, the crowd, the booking logic (or lack thereof), streaming issues, celebrity involvement, and much more. Plus, live super chats and listener reactions throughout. 👉 Support the show: patreon.com/wrestlingsoup 💬 Join the Discord 🎵 Check out Jon Draper on Spitball Media @iamjondraper every Wednesday Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro / WrestleMania Night Two first impressions 11:32 — OBA FMI vs. Brock Lesnar (Brock's retirement) 22:59 — Six-Man Ladder Match (IC Championship) — Penta retains 39:39 — Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn (US Championship) / Lil Yachty 48:20 — Finn Bálor (Demon) vs. Dominic Mysterio (Street Fight) 1:05:51 — Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill (Women's Championship) 1:19:33 — John Cena segment / Dan Hausen & the clown car 1:31:32 — MAIN EVENT: CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns (World Heavyweight Championship) 2:06:02 — Final grades, best/worst of the night, closing thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026

Wrestling Soup is BACK! Anthony, Joe Numbers E, and Jon Draper of Spitball Media break down WrestleMania 42 Night One LIVE from Las Vegas. From the chaos of iShowSpeed's wrestling debut, to Paige's emotional return, to the disaster of the main event — we cover every match, every moment, and every questionable booking decision. Plus, live Patreon chat reactions, grades for the show, and plenty of tangents you didn't ask for but absolutely needed. 🎙️ Hosts: Anthony, Joe Numbers E, Jon Draper (Spitball Media) 📍 Event: WrestleMania 42 Night One | Las Vegas 0:00 – Pre-show banter / WrestleMania 42 Night One first impressions 5:55 – Introductions: Wrestling Soup with Anthony, Joe Numbers E & John Draper 6:19 – Match 1: USOs & LA Knight def. Logan Paul, Austin Theory & iShowSpeed (6-man tag) 7:32 – Attendance numbers & women being pushed to Night One 9:26 – Bianca Belair pregnancy announcement reaction 12:35 – Match 2: Brie Bella & Paige def. teams in Fatal 4-Way Tag — Paige's massive return pop 21:45 – Live Patreon chat / Yé & sponsor overload on the ring apron 26:23 – Seth Rollins: Will he ever retire? A passionate rant 29:21 – Match 3: Jacob Fatu def. Drew McIntyre (Unsanctioned Match) 32:40 – ESPN app disaster: streaming issues all night 35:54 – WWE creative woes & the main event as a sign of Triple H running out of ideas 41:52 – Match 4: Becky Lynch def. AJ Lee — women's IC title (+ Paige backstory deep dive) 59:35 – Match 5: Becky Lynch def. AJ Lee recap continues / AJ Lee match breakdown 1:13:34 – Match 6: Gunther def. Seth Rollins (with interference/fuckery) — IC Title 1:26:48 – Match 7: Liv Morgan def. Stephanie (Women's World Title) — entrance, finish & future 1:35:09 – MAIN EVENT: Cody Rhodes def. Randy Orton — full breakdown & grades 1:46:32 – Best/Worst match of the night & overall show grades 1:56:29 – Wrap-up, Patreon shoutouts & Jon Draper's band Lament Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2026

Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro / Media Overload Before WrestleMania 0:35 – How's Your Media Intake? Everything Feels Hollow 6:04 – Is WWE in Its Death Throes? 8:44 – Roman Reigns & the Fading Star Problem 3:12 – Dan Hausen Curses Stephen A. Smith 4:25 – Dan Hausen & Stephen A. Smith Interaction 22:21 – WWE Needs to Lean Into Millennial Nostalgia 29:09 – WWE Needs More Athletes 30:51 – TKO / UFC & WWE: A One-Sided Relationship 32:40 – Floyd Mayweather vs. Jelly Roll 33:40 – Paige Returns to WWE: Reaction & Discussion 45:09 – Roman Says He'll Leave If He Loses 1:00:06 – Night Two Card: Omos vs. Brock Lesnar – OBA FEMI HAS TO WIN 1:05:33 – 6-Pack Ladder Match for the IC Title 1:10:18 – Nia Jax vs. Jade Cargill / Women's Division Talk 1:21:43 – Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn 1:24:27 – Dom Mysterio vs. Demon Finn Bálor 1:30:03 – Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk – Main Event Preview 1:38:43 – Outro / Get Out of Here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2026

Anthony and Joe kick off their WrestleMania 42 preview with a full breakdown of Night One — but first, they can't help diving into Roman Reigns' scathing video promo on CM Punk, Triple H's revisionist history tour, Nick Khan's bold WrestleMania 43 claims, and the looming question of WWE's Saudi Arabia deal as geopolitical tensions rise. Predictions, hot takes, and zero corporate slop. 0:00 — Cold Open: Where was this Ronda Rousey 10 years ago? 3:41 — Intro / WrestleMania 42 Breakdown Show 0:33 — Roman Reigns Calls CM Punk a Mark 6:20 — Roman vs. Punk: Two Very Different Career Paths 23:24 — Triple H on Fan Criticism & "Thinking About Tomorrow" 34:41 — "Philanthropy Is the Future of Marketing" — Stephanie McMahon 47:17 — Nick Khan: WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia Is Happening 52:54 — WrestleMania 42 Night One Predictions Begin 53:10 — Vision (Logan Paul & iShowSpeed) vs. USOs & LA Knight 57:46 — Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre (Unsanctioned Match) 58:58 — Stephanie vs. Liv Morgan (Women's World Championship) 1:03:08 — AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch (Women's IC Championship) 1:05:01 — Fatal 4-Way Women's Tag Match (Bellas, Charlotte & Bliss, Bailey & Lyra, Lash & Naya) 1:11:58 — Seth Rollins vs. Gunther 1:16:20 — Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton (Undisputed WWE Championship) 1:23:05 — Wrap-Up / Night Two Preview Tomorrow Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2026

Joe and Anthony break down the chaos surrounding WrestleMania as ticket sales continue to struggle, TKO takes heat from the fanbase, and Monday Night Raw delivers a go-home show that leaves a lot to be desired. From Vegas hotel mini-bar horror stories to the state of WWE's booking, no stone is left unturned. Plus full Raw recap including the Brock/OBA FEMI contract signing, CM Punk and Roman Reigns' go-home promo, Charlotte vs. Bird Girl, Stephanie Vaquer, Liv Morgan's music video, IShowSpeed, and more. 0:00 – Intro / WrestleMania Season Chaos 0:47 – WrestleMania Ticket Sales Are a Disaster 1:49 – TKO's Saudi Arabia Problem 3:30 – TKO vs. The Fanbase / Ticketmaster Squeeze 6:17 – Would Saudi Fans Even Come to WrestleMania Right Now? 7:49 – The Card in a Vacuum / WM Going Cheap 8:35 – Roman's Promo Acknowledges the Failure 9:03 – Live Ticket Numbers: 3,000+ Still Available 11:24 – Vegas Hotel Mini-Bar Horror Story ($400 Gone) 27:39 – Raw Recap Begins 28:20 – Brock Lesnar / OBA FMI Contract Signing 30:45 – OBA FMI's Breakout Promo 32:23 – IYO SKY Overworked / Women's Division Thin 33:21 – Nikki Bella Possibly Out of WrestleMania 45:55 – IShowSpeed, Austin Theory & Logan Paul Segment 57:19 – Charlotte vs. Bird Girl (Bayley) 1:04:36 – Stephanie Vaquer Promo / Liv Morgan's Music Video 1:16:09 – Usos & LA Knight vs. MFTs 1:19:07 – IYO SKY vs. Kairi Sane / Jade Cargill Discussion 1:25:51 – CM Punk & Roman Reigns Go-Home Promo 1:29:24 – Outro / WrestleMania Coverage Schedule Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2026

Joe and Anthony kick off with a deep nostalgia dive into classic arcade games, Sega vs. Nintendo rivalries, and the evolution of gaming culture — from beach arcades and LAN parties to streamers and speedrunners. From there, the guys shift into wrestling talk: WWE's creative direction under TKO, the internet's reaction to the worst-rated SmackDown in history, the Jelly Roll/Pat McAfee rumor, the CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns buildup, and a full breakdown of the leaked WrestleMania 42 two-night card. Plus: Jade Cargill's PED controversy, Finn Bálor's future, and why WWE keeps putting celebrities over logic. Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro & Chucky Doll bit 1:02 — One Piece, live action anime, and Michael Bay's Transformers crime 4:43 — Sega history: Alex the Kid, Sonic, Altered Beast & Streets of Rage 6:42 — The return of arcades & the "third space" crisis 18:15 — Watching streamers & gaming content creators 19:53 — Chris Chan, internet culture & the cancel cycle 20:57 — Pat McAfee's WWE debut reaction & booking confusion 33:47 — Jelly Roll reportedly added to the McAfee/Orton feud 36:36 — Show intro (better late than never) + responding to comments 43:16 — Worst SmackDown ever? YouTube dislikes & fan backlash 53:07 — WrestleMania 42 Night One card breakdown 1:08:04 — WrestleMania 42 Night Two card breakdown 1:43:10 — CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns preview & final thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2026

0:00 — Intro / Io Sky & WWE's censorship problem 1:55 — Tiffany Stratton, Maxine, and chasing the Mandy Rose dragon 4:59 — WWE's Puritan censorship on Netflix & the self-inflicted PG problem 11:02 — CM Punk's Raw promo: breaking down what worked and why Roman can't respond 15:27 — The Pat McAfee SmackDown segment: death rattle wrestling 16:55 — Roman Reigns' limitations: prepped but can't improv 20:46 — What Roman SHOULD say to get real heat on Punk 29:14 — Cody Rhodes crowd backlash & the Randy Orton/Pat McAfee pairing problem 37:17 — Why Cody needs to turn heel & the Stephanie McMahon missed opportunity 44:29 — Gunther being criminally misused — the Larry Bird analogy 51:28 — TKO inserting themselves into creative? Celebrity overload in WWE 55:41 — The celebrity problem: Logan Paul, IShowSpeed, Tom Brady & more 1:05:52 — AJ Lee's return: is this the right version of her character? 1:09:00 — Kairi Sane & Asuka/Damage CTRL situation 1:15:24 — Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar: WrestleMania's real main event? 1:18:20 — The Goldberg/Brock problem — will they screw up Oba's moment? 1:25:47 — Gunther interference theory: Brock puts over two guys on the way out? 1:28:35 — How does Seth Rollins ruin the Brock/Oba match? 1:32:20 — Pat McAfee's SmackDown ratings bomb & the Ari Emanuel/Stallone comparison 1:35:47 — Wrap-up / Alberto Del Rio arrested again Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2026

0:00 — Intro / The Egg Bit 1:55 — Breaking Down the New Janelle Grant Filing 6:05 — The May 2020 Incident (COVID Timeline) 21:59 — Brock Lesnar's Alleged Involvement Begins 25:38 — The Beating & What Vince Did to "Prepare" Her 32:33 — WrestleMania 3 Weeks Out — What a Mess 44:57 — "Hi, This Is Polish Joe" — The Texts Begin 1:00:46 — The Suicide Attempt & Vince's Response 1:09:21 — Chris Jericho Returns to AEW 1:19:08 — John Cena Called Back to Host WrestleMania Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2026

Joe and Anthony break down a chaotic Monday Night RAW, tearing into WWE's last-minute WrestleMania card-building in Madison Square Garden. From Dan Hausen's "merch goblin" gimmick to the rushed Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar build. They also dig into the Seth Rollins/Gunther pairing that came out of nowhere, Cody Rhodes getting embarrassed by Stephanie McMahon, CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns feeling backwards, and the overcrowded celebrity situation at WrestleMania. Plus, a tribute mention for Kevin Castle. 0:00 – Intro & WWE Building the WrestleMania Card Last Minute 0:54 – Is There a Reason WWE Holds the Card Back? 1:52 – Dan Hausen / The Merch Goblin Debate 5:01 – Dan Hausen as a Meme Wrestler & Internet Crossover 5:58 – WWE Signs Ricky Starks & Ethan Page 13:31 – MSG Raw Recap: Half the Mania Card Announced in One Night 14:32 – The Names on the Ring Canvas Stunt 17:50 – John Cena as WrestleMania Host — Desperation or Strategy? 20:16 – Seth Rollins vs. Gunther: Where Did This Come From? 42:17 – Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar: Rushed & Poorly Built 43:30 – "Obama vs. Barack Lesnar" & OBA's Potential Wasted 48:34 – Penta & Kofi / The WrestleMania Ladder Match Clusterfuck 49:27 – The Vision vs. The Usos & LA Knight Getting Buried Again 56:06 – Jelly Roll at WrestleMania: Does It Make Sense? 56:23 – Bad Bunny vs. Celebrity Wrestlers: Who Actually Works? 58:40 – The Celebrity Royal Rumble Idea 1:04:18 – Cody Rhodes Segment: Stephanie McMahon Slaps & Embarrasses Him 1:12:14 – Finn Bálor vs. Dominic Mysterio Promo 1:15:31 – CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns: Who's the Heel Here? 1:17:29 – Roman Should Be Younger to Sell the "Old Man Punk" Angle 1:20:39 – Raquel Rodriguez & Eo Sky Scare Moment 1:25:43 – Outro & Kevin Castle Memorial Tribute Mention @iamjondraper Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2026

Anthony and Joe kick off with a wild story about a guy who returned an anime figure to eBay — covered in bodily fluids — and claimed "item not as described." From there the boys riff on WWE's $11,500 pasta dinner package at Clash in Italy, the growing list of AEW women who haven't wrestled in years, Ricochet's social media drama, the Bella Army's toxic fandom response, Willow Nightingale's thoughtful take on fan harassment, foot fetish culture, the Roman Reigns/CM Punk/Jay Uso mess on Raw, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch launching a coffee brand, TKO's private equity stranglehold on WWE storytelling, and much more. 0:00 – Intro: The eBay anime figure return story 6:39 – WWE/MMA crossover: Ronda Rousey & CTE jokes 11:40 – WWE Clash in Italy: The $11,500 pasta package 14:21 – Which WWE Superstar is making the pasta? 26:40 – Breaking angel hair pasta as a heel spot 28:44 – Grayson Waller's match on Raw 29:40 – TKO's quiet releases & roster bloat 30:59 – Motor City Machine Guns wasted in WWE 34:23 – Oba Flair references Joe Rogan & Elon Musk 37:21 – Conspiracy theories used to be "cute" 38:32 – The "jizz" promo on Monday Night Raw 39:57 – The Bella Army responds to "most toxic fanbase" list 42:49 – Willow Nightingale on fan harassment & AEW security 44:33 – Tiffany Stratton's foot guys & the foot fetish community 46:48 – Pitch for a foot-fetish slasher movie: "This Little Piggy" 55:00 – Willow's thoughtful quote & wasted potential in AEW 57:14 – AEW women who haven't wrestled in years (Charlotte Renegade, Ruby Soho, etc.) 1:02:43 – WWE as private equity: nobody cares about storytelling 1:05:30 – JTG: the all-time king of doing nothing on a contract 1:06:37 – Chris Hero told Ricochet to delete the tweet 1:11:30 – The Usos promo mess on Raw: who's a heel? 1:14:56 – Theory: Jay Uso has a drinking problem storyline 1:16:50 – Roman Reigns cheered despite being a clear villain 1:17:59 – Gunther has no WrestleMania opponent 1:18:39 – Seth & Becky launch "Ammo Coffee" 1:20:43 – Roman & CM Punk WrestleMania build: Seth interference prediction 1:23:11 – WWE creative isn't bad — they just don't give a f*** 1:29:59 – AEW as a bottomless money pit vs. WWE as a dried-up sponge 1:37:44 – Roman won't insult Punk's dog to protect his merch sales 1:39:17 – Outro & Patreon plug Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2026

0:00 – Cold open / Anthony & Joe react to Dave Core; Johnny Ace autograph talk 13:57 – Official show intro: "Wrestling Soup, I'm Anthony Thomas, he's Joe Numbers" 14:10 – WrestleMania season talk 16:12 – AEW's latest PPV: "best PPV ever" discourse & death match wrestling debate 21:25 – WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia — should it happen amid Middle East conflict? 36:59 – **Main Topic: Ricochet's Twitter controversy** — mocking a fan's MS diagnosis 40:30 – What prompted Ricochet's tweets? Full breakdown of the situation 56:29 – AEW's silence on Ricochet; 57:20 – Sean Ross Sapp defends Ricochet; 1:17:28 – **Ted DiBiase Jr. fraud case** — judge denies motion to dismiss; $3M stolen from Mississippi charities 1:25:13 – Wrap-up / outro; Gunther has no WrestleMania plans; tomorrow's Frank & Gus episode preview Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2026

0:00 — Intro: Joe getting into the DanHausen thing; the show's chaos 0:58 — WrestleMania build losing steam; San Antonio crowd praise 2:15 — Randy Orton as the potential savior of WrestleMania's main event 2:50 — Stone Cold Steve Austin's no-show on 3:16 Day in Texas 5:34 — WWE's 31.6% ticket discount; bad sign for WrestleMania 7:07 — Las Vegas WrestleMania costs; hotel prices skyrocketing 8:18 — WWE slot machines; Whitney Houston jackpot story 10:59 — Road Dogg returning to the ring? OVW referee injury incident 14:43 — RAW recap begins; San Antonio crowd was the best of 2026 15:50 — Seth Rollins opener: henchmen, Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi breakdown 19:15 — Oba Femi vs. Brock: rushed booking; should've been saved for SummerSlam 20:53 — WWE's impatience problem: the "cookie" analogy 22:11 — WWE's new creative director from CBS/NHL background 26:52 — Oba Femi's Goldberg comparisons; concern about misuse 27:59 — Natty Neidhart vs. Maxine Dupree feud falling apart 31:24 — Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee; Bailey discussion 35:00 — WWE's lack of blowoff matches; feuds never ending 40:23 — Roman Reigns' terrible promo vs. CM Punk; "old" insult from a 40-year-old 43:52 — Roman/Punk feud has no story; call for someone to turn heel 47:00 — "Make someone a heel, you cowards"; Punk as potential heel 49:16 — Roman's dentures; teeth jokes 54:11 — Oba Femi possibly tearing up after powerbombing Brock 55:37 — Wrapping up RAW; good matches (Stephanie Vaquer vs. Raquel); Latino appreciation night 59:23 — Ricochet segment; why making fun of him gets big views 1:03:05 — Sign-off; Patreon plug; see you Thursday Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

2:00 – State debates: Oklahoma, Florida, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Idaho 8:00 – Mortgage situation & refusing to give up that 2% COVID rate 12:00 – BlackRock's rent-to-give-back communities / modern sharecropping 16:00 – Wrestling Soup intro 17:00 – Sol Ruca on Stephanie McMahon's podcast; toxic masculinity & male vulnerability in wrestling 24:00 – WWE's boomer creative problem & Kirsten's promotion to Raw writer 30:00 – Ricky Saints' concert segment pulled from YouTube (w/ clip) 37:00 – Zoe Stark promo comparison; conspiracy theory: creative sabotaging indie darlings 43:00 – WWE's financial machine vs. creative bankruptcy; WrestleMania apathy 50:00 – Nostalgia as WWE's only product (Blink-182 analogy, Reese's cups lawsuit) 55:00 – UFC vs. WWE audience divide; WWE trying to be Applebee's 1:02:00 – WrestleMania card breakdown: Dominik, Finn Bálor demon, Grande Americano 1:07:00 – WrestleMania Vegas attendance concerns; Wrestlecon ticket sales tanking 1:12:00 – WWE casino slot machine "Road to Gold" announced 1:18:00 – Idea for a "Why Did They Get Fired?" wrestling card game 1:22:00 – Dan Hausen debut/interview clip; WWE setting him up to fail 1:31:00 – Cody Rhodes losing momentum; Jar Jar Binks / Star Wars prequels analogy 1:37:00 – Sam Roberts' transformation; Joe Rogan's moral drift 1:42:00 – Dave Chappelle & Bill Cosby extended riff 1:29:00 – Sign-off / Patreon & Spitball Media shoutout Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2026

0:00 - Intro & Seth Rollins' Ninja Army Discussion 6:30 - Seth's Henchmen: Power Rangers or Wrestling School Students? 13:00 - Logan Paul vs Austin Theory Storyline 29:00 - CM Punk Confronts The Usos 42:00 - Dead Uncle Drama & Family Feuds 57:00 - Seth Rollins Figure Eight Choreography 1:18:00 - Judgment Day Turns on Finn Bálor 1:29:00 - Oba Femi vs Rusev Match 1:42:00 - Dan Hausen T-Shirt Sales Segment 1:57:00 - Raw Women's Gauntlet Match 2:10 - Penta vs El Grande Americano 2:23:00 - WrestleMania Build Criticism 2:42:00 - Rusty Loads Country Character Pitch 2:58:00 - Wrap Up & Final Thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2026

LA Knight's elimination chamber slip and Logan Paul's comments about dangerous ring conditions WWE uses cheap screen printing instead of proper dye sublimation to save $81K/year Ring canvas ads generate $14-36 million annually One wrestler injury costs more than the entire yearly savings WWE monetizes every canvas piece: $29-150 plaques, $400 name printing, charity donations, Panini trading cards 10% of one canvas generates $288K in merchandise alone ESPN partnership struggles and WrestleMania 42 ticket concerns 0:00 - Intro & Road Dog's WWE Departure 1:31 - WWE Creative Shakeup: Alexandra Williams Joins Raw 6:04 - Zoe Hines Signs with WWE (RFK Jr.'s Niece) 8:46 - WWE's Nepo Baby Problem Continues 17:25 - LA Knight & Logan Paul Expose Slippery Ring Canvas Issue 18:08 - The Ring Canvas Controversy Explained 19:12 - Dye Sublimation vs Screen Printing: The Safety Issue 20:25 - WWE Makes $10-36 Million Annually from Ring Ads 23:36 - The Math: WWE Saves Only $81K/Year with Cheap Canvas 25:50 - One Injury Costs $1-3 Million - The Dangerous Gamble 28:51 - WWE Sells Used Canvases for Hundreds of Thousands 31:06 - The $400 Name-on-Canvas Program at MSG 34:43 - Fanatics Partnership: Maximum Exploitation 38:38 - 10% of One Canvas = $288K in Merch Revenue 42:15 - Charity Donations: Another Revenue Stream 45:31 - Panini Trading Cards: Even Scraps Make Money 48:54 - ESPN/WWE Partnership Struggles & WrestleMania 42 Concerns 52:37 - Vegas Venue Broadcast Restrictions Backfire 1:02:05 - Dan Hausen Merch Sales Surprise WWE 1:09:16 - Tom Brady WrestleMania Rumors 1:18:25 - WWE's Priorities Problem & Corporate Greed Discussion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2026

• The Vision falling apart & Seth Rollins' new role • CM Punk vs Roman Reigns WrestleMania build • Rhea Ripley's breakup with Iyo Sky • Jade Cargill's backstage heat & Twitter drama • Gunther vs Dragon Lee - great match, wrong timing • Dan Hausen's WWE debut & mixed reactions • Penta wins North American Championship! • WrestleMania card concerns 0:00 - Intro / Demolition Theme Parody 2:43 - Raw Recap Begins / WrestleMania Road Concerns 5:30 - The Vision Falls Apart / Seth Rollins Turn 11:02 - Roman Reigns vs CM Punk Promo Analysis 25:58 - Restaurant Analogies (Denny's vs Bob Evans) 38:58 - Logan Paul & Austin Theory's Future 50:15 - Gunther vs Dragon Lee Discussion 58:28 - Liv Morgan's Problematic Promo 1:03:00 - Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky Split Up 1:09:38 - Jade Cargill vs Rhea Twitter Drama 1:16:38 - Kyrie Sane & Asuka Segment Issues 1:23:30 - AJ Lee Promo Problems 1:27:43 - El Grande Americano vs Los Lotharios 1:30:23 - Dan Hausen WWE Debut Review 1:33:48 - Judgment Day & JD McDonagh 1:36:50 - Oscar & Kyrie Domestic Abuse Angle 1:39:30 - Obba Femi vs Rusev Setup 1:42:09 - Obba Femi Meet & Greet Controversy 1:46:41 - Penta vs Dominic Mysterio - Match of the Night! 1:32:40 - Final Thoughts & Wrap Up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026

0:00 - Intro & Snake Song 0:58 - Show Begins: Initial Thoughts on Elimination Chamber 1:32 - Women's Elimination Chamber Match Discussion 3:46 - Tiffany Stratton Problems & Kiana James Debut 7:40 - Raquel Rodriguez & Rhea Ripley's Size Discussion 13:10 - Champion Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee (Women's IC Title) 22:42 - AJ Lee's Legacy & Career Retrospective 31:06 - CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor (World Heavyweight Championship) 38:47 - Judgment Day's Future & Storyline Direction 46:20 - Dan Hausen's Box Debut Disaster 54:26 - Masked Man Reveal: Seth Rollins Returns 59:36 - Men's Elimination Chamber Match 1:03:32 - LA Knight's Botch & Push Discussion 1:11:26 - Logan Paul as a Heel & Celebrity Wrestlers 1:14:22 - Randy Orton Wins & WrestleMania Implications 1:23:20 - Overall Show Grades & Final Thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2026

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 predictions Plus: 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 Rumors 0:06 - Vince's Bentley Crash & Police Stop 0:47 - Saudi Arabia & WWE's Growing Relationship 2:06 - Old Owners & Vince's Wild Driving 10:03 - AEW Ratings Discussion 10:14 - Netflix/Warner Brothers/Paramount Drama 13:36 - What This Means for AEW's Future 21:24 - Tony Khan & AEW Future Scenarios 30:33 - Sherlyn Guerrero vs Vickie Drama 33:20 - Eddie Guerrero Memorabilia Controversy 43:33 - AJ Styles New WWE Deal 46:04 - Austin Theory's "Critics" Promo 47:01 - Paul Heyman Defends Austin Theory 51:12 - Charisma vs Work Ethic Debate 1:01:50 - WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 Card 1:02:00 - Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee 1:04:24 - CM Punk vs Finn Balor 1:08:44 - Women's Elimination Chamber Match 1:24:45 - Men's Elimination Chamber Match 1:28:48 - Final Predictions & Outro Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2026

0:00 Intro - Seth Rollins Curse & CM Punk Promo 1:05 Vince McMahon Saudi Buyback Rumors 5:45 Price Gouging & WrestleMania Tickets 9:55 Bronson Reed Injury & Learning Limitations 15:31 The Vision Falling Apart 22:30 Brock Lesnar Emergency Break Glass 29:00 Atlanta Crowd Dead All Night 38:25 AJ Styles Tribute Show & Missing Kurt Angle 48:25 Jade Cargill Standing Around 1:00:45 Prices vs Quality Debate 1:18:45 The Last WrestleMania Theory 1:24:15 WrestleMania 18 Ticket Prices Comparison 1:29:05 Too Big To Fail Problem Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2026

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 Talk 5:30 - Gary, Indiana Real Estate Discussion 15:45 - Bears Stadium Controversy 22:30 - Boston Development & MLS Stadium 32:15 - Illinois Ghost Towns & Infrastructure 40:20 - Maine Travel Plans 45:50 - Listener Voicemail: VPN & Original Content 50:10 - Listener Voicemail: Brett the Hitman on Barbecues 54:20 - Listener Voicemail: Recent Movies 58:35 - Listener Voicemail: Vacuum Update Request 1:00:45 - Listener Voicemail: Lyra Valkyria Storyline Ideas 1:04:30 - Listener Voicemail: Enzo Amore Return Discussion 1:08:15 - Listener Voicemail: WrestleMania Season Concerns 1:12:40 - WWE Creative & Scripted Promos Discussion 1:25:30 - College Athletes & NIL Program 1:32:50 - The Miz Success Story 1:37:20 - Wrap Up & Commercials Talk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2026

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. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro banter and Mercedes Monet discussion 1:14 - Mercedes Monet $100/month text service controversy 2:54 - Wendy's closing 360 locations 4:42 - Chain restaurant quality decline (Applebee's, Chili's, Five Guys) 9:14 - Wahlburgers and Fuddruckers discussion 12:14 - Ted movie and TV series 15:50 - Boston references and Mercedes Monet's accent 20:23 - Royce Keys Royal Rumble "secret" 24:30 - Bad Bunny WrestleMania 42 appearance 29:31 - Logan Paul Pokemon card controversy 33:30 - Pokemon name discussion 38:51 - WWE new trademarks: Dorian Van Dix and Tristan Angels 40:55 - Baby naming trends discussion 52:38 - El Rero domestic violence case and Stephanie Faher 64:30 - WWE European tour and Saudi Arabia show 81:17 - Seth Rollins press tour and Shawn Michaels comparison 90:25 - AEW Brody Lee shirt controversy and wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2026

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 response Plus: 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 #Podcast Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & Weather Talk 00:00:45 - Presidents Week & Moloch Discussion 00:02:29 - Giants, Pyramids & Lizard People Theory 00:04:49 - Cat Stories & Domestication 00:07:23 - Raw This Week & JBL/Corey Graves Commentary 00:09:50 - Booker T & Dave Meltzer Awards 00:12:15 - Ava's WWE Departure Discussion 00:16:51 - Don Callis Appreciation 00:19:51 - Mercedes Monet's $99.99 Texting Service 00:24:28 - Dude Wipes Sponsorship Talk 00:37:20 - Raw Main Event: Jovan Evans, Gunther & Dominic 00:47:20 - Logan Paul & LA Knight Segment 00:52:00 - CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor Feud 01:00:20 - Women's Three-Way Match (Asuka, Bailey, Natalya) 01:03:42 - Asuka & Kairi Sane Storyline 01:14:40 - El Grande Americano Storyline 01:20:00 - Penta & Dragon Lee Discussion 01:33:00 - AJ Lee & Becky Lynch Promo Breakdown 01:34:20 - Liv Morgan Sit-Down Interview with Michael Cole 01:35:00 - Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods 01:34:45 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2026

2:00 - WrestleMania Ticket Pricing Controversy Analysis of WWE's expensive WrestleMania packages in Las Vegas 5:00 - Vegas Travel Costs & Accessibility Issues How expensive flights and accommodations are affecting WrestleMania attendance 10:00 - WWE's Disconnect with Fan Base Discussion of WWE being out of touch with their core audience's economic reality 15:00 - Physical Media Comeback DVDs, records, and CDs returning due to streaming concerns 20:00 - WrestleMania Package Breakdown Detailed look at the $37,500 premium packages and what they include 30:00 - Economic Reality Check Comparing ticket prices to actual fan income levels and affordability 38:00 - The 2025 Dave Meltzer Wrestling Awards 39:00 - 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 awards 43:00 - Best Booker of the Year Tony Khan wins despite AEW's struggles 46:00 - Worst Promotion WWE takes the top spot 48:00 - 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 #5 58:00 - Best Non-Wrestlers Don Callis (#1), Paul Heyman (#2), discussion of manager roles 60:00 - Worst TV Announcers Booker T (#1), Pat McAfee (#2), debate about commentary styles 73:00 - Best TV Announcers Bryan Danielson (#1), Walker Stewart (#2), discussion of commentary quality 85:00 - 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 standards 95:00 - Best Brawler John Moxley & Hangman Adam Page tie for top spots 98:00 - Wrestler of the Year (Lou Thesz Award) Mistico (#1), John Moxley (#3), Saya Kamitani (#4), John Cena (#5) 99:30 - Closing Remarks Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2026

Timestamps: 0:27 - AEW News: Ishii & Orange Cassidy/Bad Bunny 1:52 - Masked Man Speculation & Paul Heyman's Expectations 9:30 - Vince Russo's Take on Stephanie Vaquer Speaking Spanish 12:02 - Super Bowl Halftime Show & Language in Wrestling 20:30 - Generational Gaps & Randy Orton's Evolution 27:30 - Undertaker at Bad Bunny's Concert & Presidential Wrestling Fantasy Booking 32:55 - AEW's "Abolish ICE" Shirt Controversy & Brody King 50:50 - Mercedes Moné's Vacation & Stem Cell Treatment 54:30 - Zack Sabre Jr. Coming Out & Daniel Garcia Roasting 59:50 - Tomaso Ciampa Joins AEW & Loses Title 8 Days Later 1:14:20 - Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch's Coffee Business 1:22:30 - Undertaker as a Latino & Wrap-Up This 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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2026

🔥 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 comedy Plus: AJ Lee's return, Natty vs Maxine Dupree, and much more!Timestamps0:00 - Intro & Raw Overall Impressions 0:56 - Bron Breaker Hernia Surgery News 2:02 - Opening Segment: CM Punk, Finn Balor & Adam Pierce 12:00 - Finn Balor's Intensity Issues 19:00 - USOs vs Alpha Academy Tag Team Match 25:00 - Jimmy Uso Leaving & Jay Uso's Future 36:00 - AJ Lee & Becky Lynch Promo 42:00 - Liv Morgan, Dominik & Stephanie Vaquer Segment 45:00 - Women's Elimination Chamber Qualifier (Rhea Ripley) 48:00 - Natty vs Maxine Dupree 54:00 - El Grande Americano vs Ludwig Kaiser 60:00 - Main Event: LA Knight vs Penta vs Austin Theory 66:00 - The Masked Man Mystery 72:00 - Gunther Interview & Dragon Lee Dismissal 78:00 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2026

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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2026

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 bad The 12-year-old Colt Cabana podcast grudge is pathetic Maxine is being ruined in real-time El Grande Americano could actually be fun (fantasy booking included) Women's division is a babyface/heel disaster Stephanie vs Raquel street fight review TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: Let's Watch This Trainwreck 0:28 - CM Punk Comes Out Looking Bored 3:47 - "You're Talking Crazy" - Roman's Vocal Crutch 11:00 - "I Learned From You" (Scooby-Doo Voice) 18:18 - "I HATE YOU" x1000 19:54 - Breakup Letter Parody (Better Than Roman's Promo) 24:49 - Why This Promo Sucks: Full Breakdown 28:45 - Better Storyline Ideas (Jay Uso Angle) 36:00 - Monday Night Raw Recap Begins 40:45 - Chad Gable Fantasy Booking 45:15 - Manjaro The Mighty Midget (We Lost It) 46:15 - Maxine Is Getting Ruined 49:12 - They Blew Her Entire Year-Long Story 50:27 - Oba Femi Murders War Raiders 51:55 - Gunther Promo & Dragon Lee Setup 59:59 - Women's Division: Who's Actually Over? 1:01:10 - Dominick's Two Types: Kill Me or Pixie Girl 1:13:10 - Stephanie vs Raquel Street Fight Review 1:17:43 - Finn Bálor vs CM Punk Setup 1:18:40 - Mr. Iguana Missed Opportunity 1:19:40 - Bleacher Report's A+ Rating (ARE YOU KIDDING?) 1:23:51 - Roman Shits On Drew & SmackDown 1:27:08 - Outro & Where To Find Us SUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon: patreon.com/wrestlingsoup YouTube: Wrestling Soup WWE #RomanReigns #CMPunk #WrestleMania #MondayNightRaw #RoyalRumble #WrestlingPodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2026

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: C Praised: 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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2026