WRESTLING SOUP

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...

0:00 – Cold open / Anthony & Joe react to Dave Core; Johnny Ace autograph talk13:57 – Official show intro: "Wrestling Soup, I'm Anthony Thomas, he's Joe Numbers"14:10 – WrestleMania season talk16:12 – AEW's latest PPV: "best PPV ever" discourse & death match wrestling debate21:25 – 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 diagnosis40:30 – What prompted Ricochet's tweets? Full breakdown of the situation56:29 – 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...

0:00 — Intro: Joe getting into the DanHausen thing; the show's chaos0:58 — WrestleMania build losing steam; San Antonio crowd praise2:15 — Randy Orton as the potential savior of WrestleMania's main event2:50 — Stone Cold Steve Austin's no-show on 3:16 Day in Texas5:34 — WWE's 31.6% ticket discount; bad sign for WrestleMania7:07 — Las Vegas WrestleMania costs; hotel prices skyrocketing8:18 — WWE slot machines; Whitney Houston jackpot story10:59 — Road Dogg returning to the ring? OVW referee injury incident14:43 — RAW recap begins; San Antonio crowd was the best of 202615:50 — Seth Rollins opener: henchmen, Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi breakdown19:15 — Oba Femi vs. Brock: rushed booking...

2:00 – State debates: Oklahoma, Florida, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Idaho8:00 – Mortgage situation & refusing to give up that 2% COVID rate12:00 – BlackRock's rent-to-give-back communities / modern sharecropping16:00 – Wrestling Soup intro17:00 – Sol Ruca on Stephanie McMahon's podcast; toxic masculinity & male vulnerability in wrestling24:00 – WWE's boomer creative problem & Kirsten's promotion to Raw writer30:00 – Ricky Saints' concert segment pulled from YouTube (w/ clip)37:00 – Zoe Stark promo comparison; conspiracy theory: creative sabotaging indie darlings43:00 – WWE's financial machine vs. creative bankruptcy; WrestleMania apathy50:00 – 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's1:0...

0:00 - Intro & Seth Rollins' Ninja Army Discussion6:30 - Seth's Henchmen: Power Rangers or Wrestling School Students?13:00 - Logan Paul vs Austin Theory Storyline29:00 - CM Punk Confronts The Usos42:00 - Dead Uncle Drama & Family Feuds57:00 - Seth Rollins Figure Eight Choreography1:18:00 - Judgment Day Turns on Finn Bálor1:29:00 - Oba Femi vs Rusev Match1:42:00 - Dan Hausen T-Shirt Sales Segment1:57:00 - Raw Women's Gauntlet Match2:10 - Penta vs El Grande Americano2:23:00 - WrestleMania Build Criticism2:42:00 - Rusty Loads Country Character Pitch2:58:00 - Wrap Up & Final Thoughts<b...

LA Knight's elimination chamber slip and Logan Paul's comments about dangerous ring conditionsWWE uses cheap screen printing instead of proper dye sublimation to save $81K/yearRing canvas ads generate $14-36 million annuallyOne wrestler injury costs more than the entire yearly savingsWWE monetizes every canvas piece: $29-150 plaques, $400 name printing, charity donations, Panini trading cards10% of one canvas generates $288K in merchandise aloneESPN partnership struggles and WrestleMania 42 ticket concerns0:00 - Intro & Road Dog's WWE Departure1:31 - WWE Creative Shakeup: Alexandra Williams Joins Raw6:04 - Zoe...

• 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 concerns0:00 - Intro / Demolition Theme Parody2:43 - Raw Recap Begins / WrestleMania Road Concerns5:30 - The Vision Falls Apart / Seth Rollins Turn11:02 - Roman Reigns vs CM Punk Promo Analysis25:58 - Restaurant Analogies (Denny's vs Bob Evans)38:58 - Logan Paul & A...

0:00 - Intro & Snake Song0:58 - Show Begins: Initial Thoughts on Elimination Chamber1:32 - Women's Elimination Chamber Match Discussion3:46 - Tiffany Stratton Problems & Kiana James Debut7:40 - Raquel Rodriguez & Rhea Ripley's Size Discussion13:10 - Champion Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee (Women's IC Title)22:42 - AJ Lee's Legacy & Career Retrospective31:06 - CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor (World Heavyweight Championship)38:47 - Judgment Day's Future & Storyline Direction46:20 - Dan Hausen's Box Debut Disaster54:26 - Masked Man Reveal: Seth Rollins Returns59:36 - Men's Elimination Chamber Match1:03:32 - LA Knight's Botch & Push Discussion<b...

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 predictionsPlus: Dan Hausen rumors, Tony Khan's glory, Julia Hart's my...

0:00 Intro - Seth Rollins Curse & CM Punk Promo1:05 Vince McMahon Saudi Buyback Rumors5:45 Price Gouging & WrestleMania Tickets9:55 Bronson Reed Injury & Learning Limitations15:31 The Vision Falling Apart22:30 Brock Lesnar Emergency Break Glass29:00 Atlanta Crowd Dead All Night38:25 AJ Styles Tribute Show & Missing Kurt Angle48:25 Jade Cargill Standing Around1:00:45 Prices vs Quality Debate1:18:45 The Last WrestleMania Theory1:24:15 WrestleMania 18 Ticket Prices Comparison1:29:05 Too Big To Fail ProblemBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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 Talk5:30 - Gary, Indiana Real Estate Discussion15:45 - Bears Stadium Controversy22:30 - Boston Development & MLS Stadium32:15 - Illinois Ghost Towns & Infrastructure40:20 - Maine Travel Plans45:50 - Listener Voicemail: VPN & Original Content50:10 - Listener Voicemail: Brett the Hitman on Barbecues<...

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.Timestamps0:00 - Intro banter and Mercedes Monet discussion1:14 - Mercedes Monet $100/month text service controversy2:54 - Wendy's closing 360 locations4:42...

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 responsePlus: Ava's WWE departure, Logan Paul's heat, the women's chamber match...

2:00 - WrestleMania Ticket Pricing Controversy Analysis of WWE's expensive WrestleMania packages in Las Vegas5:00 - Vegas Travel Costs & Accessibility Issues How expensive flights and accommodations are affecting WrestleMania attendance10:00 - WWE's Disconnect with Fan Base Discussion of WWE being out of touch with their core audience's economic reality15:00 - Physical Media Comeback DVDs, records, and CDs returning due to streaming concerns20:00 - WrestleMania Package Breakdown Detailed look at the $37,500 premium packages and what they include30:00 - Economic Reality Check Comparing ticket prices to actual fan income levels and affordability38:00 - The 2025 Dave Meltzer Wrestling...

Timestamps:0:27 - AEW News: Ishii & Orange Cassidy/Bad Bunny1:52 - Masked Man Speculation & Paul Heyman's Expectations9:30 - Vince Russo's Take on Stephanie Vaquer Speaking Spanish12:02 - Super Bowl Halftime Show & Language in Wrestling20:30 - Generational Gaps & Randy Orton's Evolution27:30 - Undertaker at Bad Bunny's Concert & Presidential Wrestling Fantasy Booking32:55 - AEW's "Abolish ICE" Shirt Controversy & Brody King50:50 - Mercedes Moné's Vacation & Stem Cell Treatment54:30 - Zack Sabre Jr. Coming Out & Daniel Garcia Roasting59:50 - Tomaso Ciampa Joins AEW & Loses T...

🔥 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 comedyPlus: AJ Lee's return, Natty vs Maxine Dupree, and much more!Timestamps0:00 - Intro & Raw Overall Impressions0:56 - Bron Breaker Hernia Surgery News2:02 - Opening Segment: CM Punk, Finn Balor & Adam Pierce12:00 - Fin...

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...

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 badThe 12-year-old Colt Cabana podcast grudge is patheticMaxine is being ruined in real-timeEl Grande Americano could actually be fun (fantasy booking included)Women's division is...

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: CPraised: AJ/Gunther match, fresh talent showcasedCriticized: Predictable booking, heels won 3/4 matches, lack of babyface momentsHosts...

Royal Rumble 2025 pre-show discussion between Anthony and Joe, covering WWE's "Unreal" Season 2 documentary and the upcoming Saudi Arabia event.Main Topics:WWE Unreal Season 2 Criticism0:00-3:00Triple H's creative leadership criticizedR-Truth's poor treatment highlightedQuestions about Triple H's competenceSaudi Arabia Shows39:30-44:30WWE's relationship with Saudi Arabia criticizedShows becoming purely transactionalConcerns about company valuesRoyal Rumble Predictions61:00-71:00AJ Styles vs GuntherCareer matchDrew vs SamiWorld titleWomen's RumbleBecky or Bianca predicted<...