In this episode of Wrestling Soup, the hosts dive into the latest WWE Raw, discussing the controversial Seth Rollins vs CM Punk cage match with a critical review of its many finishers. They delve into the continuing storylines, including Jay Uso's prospects against Gunther, Cody Rhodes' promo on John Cena's absence, and the intricacies of the Judgment Day faction potentially ousting Finn. Additionally, there's speculation about future matchups, the discuss Iyo Sky's current character direction, and a look at Nakamura's potential future. The show concludes with a quick touch on an AEW event review and insights into potential NXT call-ups and how they could impact WWE's main rosters.
00:42 WWE Job Controversies
02:25 Working from Home in WWE
06:51 Raquel Gonzalez and NXT Talent
08:21 AEW Revolution Reactions
12:27 Wrestling Injuries and Dave Meltzer
21:42 Logan Paul and WWE Celebrity Appearances
35:59 Cody Rhodes and WWE Champions
46:41 Seth's Selling Controversy
47:21 Roman's Intensity and Paul Heyman's Role
49:34 CM Punk's Babyface Journey
51:21 Seth Rollins' Character Evolution
57:17 Cody Rhodes' Promo and WWE Backstage Promos
59:57 New Day's Heel Turn and Lucha Libre Moments
01:06:37 Women's Division: Raquel vs. Bayley
01:14:31 Judgment Day Drama and Future Predictions
01:25:57 Nakamura's WWE Journey and Future Speculations
01:30:23 Wrapping Up and Upcoming Content

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In this engaging episode, the conversation dives deep into the world of wrestling, touching on the challenges and fun of involvement in the wrestling industry. The speakers share personal stories about wrestling iconic figures such as the Honky Tonk Man and Jake 'The Snake' Roberts, and discuss memorable incidents involving names like Dustin Rhodes and Bubba Ray Dudley. Also covered are the differences between current wrestling trends, how social media popularity affects bookings, and the impact of gender on wrestling careers. With nostalgic references to the Montreal indie scene, intergender matches, and commentary on AEW's booking decisions, this episode is rich with wrestling history and invaluable insights.
00:00 The Unseen Struggles of Wrestling
00:55 Honky Tonk Man's Unexpected Critique
03:41 Backstage Stories and Wrestling Culture
05:28 The Evolution of Wrestling Styles
17:02 The Impact of Social Media on Wrestling
31:22 Intergender Wrestling: Challenges and Realities
37:45 The Promoter's Dilemma
38:40 WWE's Evolution Under Triple H
39:42 The Wrestler's Lifestyle
40:18 Wrestling's Changing Landscape
42:29 Women's Wrestling: Then and Now
43:57 NXT and the Future of Women's Wrestling
46:03 The Plateau Problem in Wrestling
51:08 The Reality of Wrestling Relationships
57:51 The Montreal Wrestling Scene
01:12:53 Encounters with Sexy Eddie
01:14:06 Beef Wellington vs. Giant Tiger Match
01:15:42 Wrestling with Family
01:16:52 Frankie the Mobster's Career
01:21:31 Deathmatch Wrestling and Dave Meltzer's Ratings
01:26:35 Hardcore Wrestling in Mainstream
01:33:48 Boston Pizza and Canadian Bacon
01:40:30 Reflections on Wrestling Matches


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In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Anthony Thomas and Josephy Numbers dive into various wrestling topics, including the latest WWE happenings, AEW's growth, and industry trends. They discuss the WWE Evolve's debut on Tubi, reviewing the show's production quality and performances. The hosts share thoughts on John Cena's recent heel turn and reactions from legends like Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair. They also cover backstage news, such as Carmella's recent comments about her WWE departure, and speculate on AEW's future with TV contracts and creative direction. Lastly, the episode touches on Blog Talk Radio's closure and its historical significance in the podcasting world.
00:23 EVOLVE ON TUBI REVIEW
17:16 LFG REPLACES MICKIE JAMES WITH MICHELLE MCCOOL 
22:53 WWE EVOLUTION PPV 2? 
29:08 CARMELLA BLAMES HER FIRING ON BEING A WOMAN AND BEING PREGNANT
49:10 RAW WWE ON NETFLIX RATINGS NUMBERS 
50:38 HULK HOGAN INTERVIEWED ABOUT CENAS HEEL TURN
56:10 TONY KHAN SPEAKS ON JOHN CENAS HEEL TURN
58:14 WBD AND MAX UNSURE IF THEY WILL DO AEW PPVS ON NETWORK
01:02:45 AEW REVIEWS INTO PPV MATCH BLAH 
01:07:32 WHAT HAS AEW TAUGHT WRESTLING FANS?
01:10:34 DAVE IS THE NEW BOOKER FOR AEW
01:13:37 TRAVIS SCOTT SLAPS THE PISS OUTTA CODY RHODES
01:24:15 SOUP MEET UP IN VEGAS
01:27:51 LUFISTO INTERVIEW 
01:29:25 BLOG TALK RADIO IS DEAD


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Join Anthony Thomas & LuFisto as she delves deep into the complexity of wrestling emotions, the challenges in delivering multilingual promos, and her perspective on the chaos within wrestling locker rooms. With insights into memorable moments from her career and significant discussions about handling unexpected in-ring situations, this episode is a compelling look at the nuances of professional wrestling. LuFisto also reflects on past challenges, evolving industry standards, and her unique contributions to women's and intergender wrestling. Don't miss out on this in-depth conversation covering everything from raw emotions in promos to locker room dynamics and beyond.
00:00 The Emotional Depth of Wrestling Promos
02:09 Personal Experiences and Challenges in Wrestling
03:55 The Importance of Genuine Emotion in Promos
05:11 Multilingual Promos and Their Impact
08:34 Thunder Rosa Incident and Locker Room Dynamics
13:23 AEW's Structural Issues and Leadership Problems
21:51 The Evolution of Women's Wrestling
28:27 Sisters of Wrestling Documentary and Final Thoughts

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Join us as we dive into this week's WWE Raw, we break down each match and segment, from the disappointing Lyra Valkyria vs. Ivy Nile match to the explosive encounter between Seth Rollins and CM Punk. We also discuss the Judgment Day's showdown with Bron Breaker, and Rhea Ripley's emotional promo. Lastly, we explore the possibility of Bianca Belair turning heel and debate the future of the War Raiders and Creed Brothers. 
00:00 Introduction and Background Music Discussion
00:10 IyO Sky's Unexpected Victory
01:08 Rhea Ripley's WrestleMania Status
03:10 The Rock's Interview Style Critique
22:07 CM Punk's Fiery Promo
30:36 Judgment Day's Leadership Crisis
37:29 Jey Uso's New Allies
38:13 Cody Rhodes and The Rock's Influence
38:54 Mick Foley's Old Storyline
43:14 AJ Styles and Kross' Interaction
47:45 Ivy Nile and Lyra Valkyria Match
54:31 Seth Rollins vs CM Punk in a Cage
57:41 Ludwig Kaiser and Penta's Future
01:06:50 Discussing Wrestling's GOATs
01:11:11 The Bella Twins and John Cena Drama
01:15:29 Rhea Ripley's Emotional Promo
01:23:15 War Raiders vs. Creed Brothers
01:24:56 Judgment Day Targets Bron Breakker
01:29:13 Main Event: Ripley vs. Io Sky
01:31:15 AEW and Dave Meltzer's Controversy
01:35:18 Jessica Carr's Wrestling Aspirations
01:36:31 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Shows


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Wrestling Soup: Epic Recap of the Canadian Chamber of Horrors 2025
Anthony Thomas and Joseph V Numbers provide a highly entertaining and detailed breakdown of the 2025 Elimination Chamber event, humorously termed the 'Canadian Chamber of Horrors.' They dive into the controversial heel turn of John Cena, the lackluster Toronto crowd, and thrilling matches featuring Kevin Owens, Sammy Zane, and others. The hosts humorously discuss wrestling norms, character developments, and the role of certain wrestlers within WWE. The episode wraps with their favorites, least favorites, and overall ratings of the matches, along with listener contributions and witty banter.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:06 Discussing the Canadian Chamber of Horrors
00:24 John Cena's Heel Turn Speculation
01:39 Toronto's Lackluster Crowd Reaction
03:10 Cody Rhodes' Identity Crisis
04:04 Seal and WWE's Celebrity Cameos
05:11 Main Event and Rock's Influence
14:26 Seth Rollins and CM Punk Feud
14:50 Logan Paul's Performance
16:21 Damian Priest's Role
29:09 Women's Elimination Chamber Match
29:24 Jade Cargill's Return
30:14 Naomi's Heel Turn Debate
33:43 Alexa Bliss's Character Critique
37:12 Fashion and Wrestling: A Strange Mix
37:37 Alexa Bliss and Her Place in WWE
38:06 Bailey and Roseanne Perez: In and Out
39:15 Tag Match Analysis: Trish, Tiffany, Naya, and Candace
39:38 Dustin and Cody vs. Cena and The Rock
40:36 Naomi's Journey in WWE
42:31 Sasha Banks and Financial Predictions
43:21 Seth Rollins to Mars Fund
43:53 Trish and Naya: A Messy Match
49:27 Kevin Owens and Sammy Zane: Unsanctioned Match
58:55 Randy Orton's Return
01:08:58 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts
(original art: Gareth Nelson) 

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Wrestling Soup with Andrew Karluk, Jeff Lippman (@dosevil), and special returning guest @Lufisto! This week on the podcast, we're diving deep into the final SmackDown before Elimination Chamber! Get ready for a breakdown of all the chaos, from the heated confrontations in the men's Chamber match build-up to the shocking mind games The Rock is playing with Cody Rhodes. We'll dissect LA Knight's big win to become the number one contender for the US Championship, and explore the explosive action in the women's division, including Trish Stratus's homecoming and a wild six-woman tag team match. Plus, we'll unpack the massive tag team brawl that left the division in shambles. Join us as we analyze every moment, give our predictions for Elimination Chamber, and debate whether The Rock's gift to Cody was a friendly gesture or a calculated move. Tune in for all the SmackDown highlights and our unfiltered opinions!

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This episode of Wrestling Soup with Mish and Joey delves into various topics from wrestling to space tourism. The conversation kicks off with humorous speculations about a possible Stephanie McMahon podcast. The banter then shifts to the idea of celebrities and influencers, including Katie Perry, going to space, leading to a series of entertaining hypothetical scenarios. The discussion also touches on WWE's current house show dynamics, ticket pricing controversies, and potential storylines involving top WWE stars like CM Punk, John Cena, and more. They also explore different angles on how the future of WWE might evolve under new management by TKO, analyze the top 10 Women's Wrestlers list by Sports Illustrated, and wrap up with predictions for the upcoming Elimination Chamber event. Bits of clashes, insightful topics, and humorous tangents make this a must-listen for wrestling fans and beyond.
00:00 Stephanie McMahon's Podcast Speculations
03:53 Celebrity Kids and Their Resemblances
06:41 Stephanie McMahon's Podcast Directions
14:24 Katie Perry's Space Adventure
24:44 New Congo Disease Outbreak
30:53 Vince McMahon's Future Ventures
43:35 WWE's Greed and House Shows
46:43 The Evolution of WWE's Talent Pipeline
49:02 Financial Implications of Fewer House Shows
49:47 The Impact of TKO on WWE's Event Structure
50:23 The Debate Over Match Lengths and Popularity
53:12 International Tours vs. Domestic House Shows
55:12 Ticket Prices and Dynamic Pricing Controversy
01:07:28 WWE's Strategy for International Expansion
01:13:31 The Future of WWE's Programming and Partnerships
01:33:25 Recognizing Women's Wrestling Icons
01:34:02 Lita's Impact on Wrestling
01:35:09 Trish Stratus: From Model to Wrestler
01:35:57 Debating Becky Lynch's Legacy
01:41:08 Asukas Perspective on Fan Criticism


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In this episode of Body Slam Briefs, host Jeff Lippman dives into the latest legal battles within the wrestling world, including updates on the ongoing case involving the T twins and Kevin Apollo, as well as Ryan Nemeth's controversial lawsuit against AEW and CM Punk. Lippman discusses the complexities of these cases, the implications for all parties involved, and offers insights into the broader landscape of wrestling litigation. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the intersection of law and wrestling!


Chapters:
(00:00) Body Slam Briefs is a weekly podcast about law and wrestling

(02:13) Ryan Nemeth files suit against WWE, other unnamed defendants over alleged workplace discrimination

(08:05) $20 million was not full settlement for MLW

(10:10) MLW was arguing that it was monopolistic and they still existed

(16:52) Ryan Nemeth suit, most think it's doomed to failure

(19:01) CM Punk is suing WWE, alleging he was defamed

(21:25) Federal investigations almost never announced that they're closed unless there's public interest

(23:22) Jerry McDivitt was representing Vince McMahon and also represented WWE

(25:09) The discovery dispute between Janelle Grant and the wellness clinic in Connecticut still unresolved


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Anthony Thomas and Joe Numbas provided their predictions for the WWE Elimination Chamber event. This event features two Elimination Chamber matches: one for an Undisputed WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 41, involving John Cena, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul, Damian Priest, and Seth "Freakin" Rollins; and another for a Women's World Championship match at WrestleMania 41, featuring Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Bayley, Naomi, and Roxanne Perez. Additionally, they gave their takes on the tag team match between Tiffany Stratton and Trish Stratus against Nia Jax and Candice LeRae, and the unsanctioned match between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens.

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