In this episode, the hosts delve into the latest happenings in the wrestling world, focusing on AEW and WWE. They discuss the controversial statements by Dave Meltzer regarding AEW's future profitability compared to WWE's historical earnings, and analyze the impact of recent ratings where NXT outperformed AEW Dynamite. They explore AEW's contract talks, including deals with Warner Brothers and Fox Sports Mexico, and the implications of AEW's current business strategies. They also touch on the upcoming AEW WrestleDream event, giving their thoughts on the match card and potential outcomes. Throughout the discussion, the hosts present a critical and humorous take on the wrestling industry, highlighting potential challenges and opportunities for AEW in the face of WWE's continued dominance.
00:00 Wrestling Soup: AEW Deal Fallout
02:56 Conan and Meltzer's Relationship
03:11 Wrestling Podcasts and AEW Critique
10:11 AEW's Financial and Attendance Issues
13:34 Comparing AEW and WWE Financials
29:15 Inflation and Wrestling Economics
35:14 The Fine Line Between Trouble and Success
35:34 Dave Meltzer's Ethics and AEW Fanbase
36:23 The Rise of Jack Daugherty
38:00 Comparing Dave Meltzer and Jack Daugherty
40:11 AEW's Financial Ties and Media Deals
42:36 AEW's Strategy in Mexico
48:51 The State of AEW's Talent and Programming
56:31 AEW vs. WWE: Ratings and Excuses
01:03:00 Upcoming AEW Events and Matches
01:08:43 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
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