• 0:00 - Intro & WrestleMania Season Talk
• 1:30 - Roman Reigns vs CM Punk Promo Discussion Begins
• 6:03 - Reading Fan Feedback & Criticism
• 15:30 - Defending Their Take on the Promo
• 25:00 - Why Wrestling Fans Are Divided
• 30:00 - CM Punk on Wrestling Fans & Powerhouse Hobbs Name Change
• 42:00 - Ricochet's WWE Legacy Comments
• 70:00 - Ricochet vs Jimmy Cornette Exchange
• 85:00 - WWE vs Indies: The Legacy Debate
• 95:00 - Wrap Up

This 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.

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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 bad
The 12-year-old Colt Cabana podcast grudge is pathetic
Maxine is being ruined in real-time
El Grande Americano could actually be fun (fantasy booking included)
Women's division is a babyface/heel disaster
Stephanie vs Raquel street fight review
TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro: Let's Watch This Trainwreck
0:28 - CM Punk Comes Out Looking Bored
3:47 - "You're Talking Crazy" - Roman's Vocal Crutch
11:00 - "I Learned From You" (Scooby-Doo Voice)
18:18 - "I HATE YOU" x1000
19:54 - Breakup Letter Parody (Better Than Roman's Promo)
24:49 - Why This Promo Sucks: Full Breakdown
28:45 - Better Storyline Ideas (Jay Uso Angle)
36:00 - Monday Night Raw Recap Begins
40:45 - Chad Gable Fantasy Booking
45:15 - Manjaro The Mighty Midget (We Lost It)
46:15 - Maxine Is Getting Ruined
49:12 - They Blew Her Entire Year-Long Story
50:27 - Oba Femi Murders War Raiders
51:55 - Gunther Promo & Dragon Lee Setup
59:59 - Women's Division: Who's Actually Over?
1:01:10 - Dominick's Two Types: Kill Me or Pixie Girl
1:13:10 - Stephanie vs Raquel Street Fight Review
1:17:43 - Finn Bálor vs CM Punk Setup
1:18:40 - Mr. Iguana Missed Opportunity
1:19:40 - Bleacher Report's A+ Rating (ARE YOU KIDDING?)
1:23:51 - Roman Shits On Drew & SmackDown
1:27:08 - Outro & Where To Find Us

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WWE #RomanReigns #CMPunk #WrestleMania #MondayNightRaw #RoyalRumble #WrestlingPodcast

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Women's Royal Rumble (0:00 - 19:30)

• Liv Morgan won; strong performances from Sol Ruca, Lash Legend, Ria Ripley
• Controversial dress code for female wrestlers discussed
• Bellas got surprisingly strong reactions

AJ Styles vs. Gunther (22:30 - 25:30)

• Career match; Gunther won via submission
• AJ's ambiguous ending sparked retirement speculation

Sammy Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre (33:00 - 35:30)

• Drew won clean; hosts criticized predictable heel victories

Men's Royal Rumble (40:30 - 1:14:00)

• Roman Reigns won (predictable outcome)
• Mystery hooded figure eliminated Bron Breaker
• Debuts: Royce Keys, Ricochet
• Final Four: Roman, Orton, Gunther, LA Knight

Overall Grade: C

• Praised: AJ/Gunther match, fresh talent showcased
• Criticized: Predictable booking, heels won 3/4 matches, lack of babyface moments

Hosts frustrated with creative direction and Roman Reigns winning yet another Royal Rumble.

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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 Criticism0:00-3:00

Triple H's creative leadership criticized
R-Truth's poor treatment highlighted
Questions about Triple H's competence
Saudi Arabia Shows39:30-44:30

WWE's relationship with Saudi Arabia criticized
Shows becoming purely transactional
Concerns about company values
Royal Rumble Predictions61:00-71:00

AJ Styles vs Gunther
Career match
Drew vs Sami
World title
Women's Rumble
Becky or Bianca predicted
Men's Rumble
Roman or Seth predicted
Key Moments:

1:40-2:10 Triple H creative meeting
20:00-22:00 Naomi/Sasha discussion
48:00-50:00 Saudi cultural issues
78:00-80:00 Match predictions


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0:00-3:00 - Package delivery complaints, weather discussion, snow in various states

3:00-8:00 - Cold vs hot weather preferences, people calling out for minimal snow, truck/four-wheel drive jokes

8:00-12:00 - WWE Evolution PLE ratings, women's wrestling viewership, Cardi B and Patriots

12:00-18:00 - Royal Rumble buildup criticism, Women's Rumble in Saudi Arabia, Eo in Puerto Rico

18:00-26:00 - Royal Rumble entrants, new Saudi wrestler Tariq, Seth Rollins return speculation

26:00-36:00 - Wrestler retirements, AJ Styles swan song, Raw recap begins, brand vs brand criticism

36:00-46:00 - Corporate warfare comedy, six-woman tag match, Raquel Rodriguez character discussion

46:00-56:00 - Raquel "pretty hunter" gimmick idea, Liv Morgan development, Judgment Day dynamics

56:00-66:00 - Saudi Arabia jokes, Tony Khan burner account discussion, wealth vs Twitter behavior

66:00-76:00 - AEW emotional attachment theory, internet fame and mental health, number one contenders match

76:00-83:10 - CM Punk vs AJ Styles main event, Finn Balor interference, CM Punk's babyface run criticism, wrap-up


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Wrestling Soup's Saturday Night's Main Event XLII Post-Show! Anthony Thomas and Joe Numbers break down all the action from Montreal including the Cody/Fatu brawl, women's tag team action, Nakamura vs AJ Styles, and the Fatal Four-Way main event.Timestamps:

3:50 - Royal Rumble Predictions & Surprises
6:17 - The Rock Rumble Talk
13:04 - Saturday Night's Main Event Begins
13:07 - Cody vs Fatu Brawl Breakdown
17:56 - Women's Tag Match Review (Liv/Roxy vs Ripley/Iyo)
24:19 - Nakamura vs AJ Styles Analysis
31:51 - Fatal Four-Way Main Event (Zayn/Priest/Orton/Williams)
43:10 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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Join Joe and Anthony for another episode of Wrestling Soup as they dive deep into WWE's Unreal series on Netflix, discussing the controversial R-Truth situation, Triple H's creative decisions, and the state of modern wrestling. Plus: AEW's struggles, Hangman Page's latest controversy, and why JCW might be more entertaining than you think.
🎙️ Topics covered:
• WWE Unreal series breakdown - R-Truth's release controversy
• Triple H's creative direction and backstage politics
• Netflix & ESPN's dissatisfaction with WWE
• Hangman Page photographed with Marty Scurll
• JCW's ridiculous storylines (yes, there's a dog poop angle)
• NFL playoff talk and Chicago Bears disappointment
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Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Sons of Anarchy & Biker Gang Talk 4:00 - Seth Rollins Discussion 6:00 - WWE Unreal: R-Truth Episode Review 12:00 - Triple H's Treatment of R-Truth 20:00 - Creative Meeting Breakdown 28:00 - Triple H's Ego & Insecurity Issues 36:00 - EO Sky Hug Controversy & Vince Russo's Take 46:00 - Unreal Series Showing WWE's Problems 56:00 - Netflix Numbers & WWE Performance 1:06:00 - NFL Talk: Bears, Patriots & Playoff Discussion 1:16:00 - Hangman Page & Marty Scurll Photo 1:22:00 - JCW Review: "Who Shit in Big Al's Bag?" 1:36:00 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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Join Joe and Anthony for their latest wrestling discussion covering WWE Raw, Saturday Night's Main Event preview, and industry news. Topics include Gunther vs AJ Styles career match, Becky Lynch's retirement announcement, the Trey Miguel controversy, and why JCW might be wrestling's unexpected hero in 2026. Plus: NFL playoff talk, Saudi Arabia stadium concerns, and hot takes on creative direction.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro & Show Overview
1:56 - Gunther vs AJ Styles Career Match Discussion
7:30 - Becky Lynch vs Maxine Dupri & Natalya Turn
13:00 - Vision vs Mysterio/Penta & Adam Pierce Storyline
15:00 - Women's Tag Team Division Discussion
21:30 - Evans Injury & OBA Femi Debut
27:00 - Finn Balor vs CM Punk Main Event
29:00 - NFL Playoffs Talk (Patriots, Bears, Steelers)
34:30 - Becky Lynch Retirement Announcement
41:30 - Bruce Prichard's Pat McAfee vs Gunther Pitch
45:00 - JCW & Vince Russo Discussion
50:30 - State of Wrestling Industry Analysis
54:00 - Saturday Night's Main Event Preview
56:00 - Saudi Arabia Royal Rumble Stadium Concerns
60:30 - Randy Orton Saudi Arabia Press Tour
65:30 - Trey Miguel Firing Controversy (Full Breakdown)
78:30 - David Starr Response & MJF Connection Theory

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0:30 - Epilepsy & Seizures Tangent
2:30 - Westboro Baptist Church & Religious Extremism
11:50 - Wrestling News: Roster Moves & Returns
14:00 - Powerhouse Hobbs Leaves AEW for WWE
24:00 - Tony Khan's Creative Control Comments
26:50 - AEW vs WWE Perception & Talent Comparison
33:00 - Tiffany Stratton's Return from Injury
37:50 - Character Development Issues in WWE
45:30 - Baron Corbin's Bizarre AEW Creative Pitch (Don Callis Family Biker Gang)
51:30 - NWO Comparisons & Faction Building
54:10 - R-Truth Retirement Plans
56:30 - CM Punk Retiring at 50
58:30 - WWE's Aging Roster & Future Stars
1:02:00 - Cody Rhodes & Fan Interaction After Shows
1:14:40 - Rikishi Complains About WWE Ticket Prices
1:18:30 - Legends Contract & Complimentary Tickets
1:19:00 - CJ Perry (Lana) Returns to Wrestling & Stand-Up Comedy
1:28:50 - Nikki Bella's Drinking Habits Controversy
1:31:20 - Wrap-Up & Patreon Plug

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WWE RAW GERMANY RECAP

0:00 - Intro & international tour discussion

4:18 - Women's tag championship setup, Rio & Rio name

15:12 - El Grande Americano vs Jovan Evans

27:25 - Liv & Roxy confront Finn Bálor

30:35 - CM Punk/Finn Bálor Belfast match announced

43:58 - Women's triple threat tag match

50:17 - Stephanie Vaquer attacked by Raquel Rodriguez

56:00 - Jay Uso & Alpha Academy segment

1:04:05 - AJ Styles vs Gunther (confusing finish)

1:10:09 - Bronson Reed & Theory vs Dragon Lee & Penta

1:13:45 - Adam Pierce vs Bron Breaker confrontation (SEGMENT OF THE NIGHT)

1:33:56 - Final thoughts & show review

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