In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Joe and Anthony dive into the latest Monday Night Raw, breaking down the highs, lows, and everything in between. The guys discuss the rushed Maxine Dupree and Natty storyline, critique WWE’s current creative direction, and share their thoughts on the state of the women’s division. They also touch on the War Raiders’ booking, the ongoing saga of the Usos and New Day, and speculate about the future with so many top stars nearing retirement. Tthe hosts debate whether AI is secretly running WWE and what the company needs to do to get back on track.

• Show opens, Joe and Anthony banter about going live and introduce the show.
• Discussion about Monday Night Raw, initial reactions, and Anthony’s viewing habits.
• Raw review: Maxine Dupree and Natty promo, and the rushed storyline.
• Commentary on the state of WWE creative, including Triple H’s absence and speculation about AI writing the show.
• War Raiders segment: critique of the state of tag teams.
• Jay and Jim Uso segment, New Day’s involvement, and the lack of heat for tag titles.
• Talk about upcoming retirements: AJ Styles, Randy Orton, Sheamus, John Cena, and the future of WWE’s roster.
• Women’s division focus: Stephanie promo, Nikki Bella’s appearance, Raquel Rodriguez’s involvement.
• More on the women’s matches: Rox vs. Lyra Valkyria, makeup mishaps.
• Main event setup: Logan Paul, LA Knight, and the Masked Man angle.
• Criticism of Logan Paul’s inexperience and the need for better booking/protection of new talent.
• Final thoughts: lackluster promos, Gunther’s segment, and the overall poor quality of the show.

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