In this episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle dive into the latest happenings in WWE's SmackDown, discussing the standout moments and performances including The Rock's impactful appearance and interactions, Randy Orton's return, Naomi's in-ring status, and the dynamics leading up to WrestleMania. They also touch on the booing of Maxine Dupree, offering opinions on the fan reaction and wrestler support on social media. Additionally, the script delves into Matt Riddle's departure from WWE due to failing drug tests, highlighting the details Riddle shared about the situation. The episode wraps up with anticipation for Sting's final match and a brief look at AEW Revolution's lineup.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter
00:07 WrestleMania on the Horizon: Smackdown Discussion
00:35 The Rock's Return and His Impact
00:54 The Rock's Character Evolution and Crowd Control
01:08 Debate: Should The Rock Change His Music?
02:12 The Rock and Reigns: A New Dynamic
02:22 The Crowd's Reaction and the Cody Chants
03:01 Technical Difficulties During the Broadcast
03:46 The Maxine Effect and Sensitivity in Wrestling
05:25 The Future of the Bloodline and WrestleMania Predictions
06:38 The Rock and Reigns: The Tag Team Challenge
11:59 Naomi vs Tiffany Stratton: A Return and a Fall
14:47 Bailey vs Dakota Kai: A Turn and a Betrayal
19:27 Bron Breaker vs Zion Quinn: A Quick Finish
23:20 Carlito vs Santos Escobar: A Street Fight and a Return
24:41 Randy Orton vs Austin Theory: A Main Event Clash
26:48 Reflecting on Past Episodes and Future Plans
27:19 Behind the Scenes: Preparing for a Show
27:40 The Ups and Downs of Early Morning Shows
28:46 The Impact of Fan Engagement
29:58 The Controversy Surrounding Maxine Dupree
46:16 The Evolution of Randy Orton
51:01 Looking Forward to AEW Revolution
53:01 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoup
SOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/
Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup
:shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.