FIGHTING GHOSTS or KINDNESS AI (Wrestling Soup 12/21/23)

Wrestling Soup hosts, Anthony Thomas and Joe Numbas engage in an in-depth discussion about the perceptions of big players like Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair, and Rhea Ripley and debating their impacts on the industry. Joe and Anthony tackle the controversial situations surrounding wrestling legends Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan, comparing their personas and their downfalls. Alongside, they also examine Eric Bischoffs commentary of the industries dynamics via comparison between WCW and AEW. Broading the conversation to encompass social issues, they express views on the negative effects of trolling and envision the potential role of AI, specifically a 'kindness AI', in moderating online fan interactions. 00:00 Introduction to Wrestling Soup00:51 Debunking the Myth of Jesus' Birth Date01:30 The Uncertainty of Historical Facts03:06 The Absurdity of Comparing AEW's Struggles to Jewish Persecution03:41 The Controversy of MJF's Comments05:13 The Impact of Sasha Banks' Absence08:57 The Evolution of WWE's Talent Management42:57 Eric Bischoff's Critique of Tony Khan46:34 The Importance of Sponsorships in Wrestling47:32 The Impact of Social Media on AEW48:13 The Role of Advertising in Wrestling49:55 The Influence of WWE on AEW51:28 The Controversy Surrounding Tony Khan's Statements54:39 The Impact of Ric Flair's Actions on His Reputation01:00:42 The Role of Hulk Hogan in Wrestling01:02:56 The Impact of Social Media on Wrestling01:09:26 The Role of AI in Regulating Social Media- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestlingsoupBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.