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💬 Show Notes
- Britt Baker's "Athleticism" and Dave Meltzer's Castle
- Britt Baker vs. Mercedes Monet: AEW TBS Championship
- AEW Match Timings and Time Zone Confusion
- AEW's Huge Signing: Ricochet
- Casino Gauntlet and Tony Khan's Love for Gambling
- Three Way Tag Team Championship: The Young Bucks, FTR, and The Acclaimed
- London Ladder Match: House of Black, Bang Bang Gang, and More
- Pre-Show Matches: Statlander, Stokely Hathaway, and Ishi
- Jack Perry vs. Darby Allin: Coffin Match for the AEW TNT Championship
- Chris Jericho with Big Bill vs. Hook: FTW Championship
- Slut with a Butt: Toni Storm vs. Mariah May
- MJF vs. Will Ospreay: AEW American Championship
- Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson: Title vs. Career Match
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• Weekly Recap
• Taylor Swift ERAS Tour and Security Threats
• Cody Rhodes Podcast and John Cena Retirement Match Reveled?
• Randy Orton's Evolution
• AEW ALL IN Texas
• Dominic Mysterio's Family & Relationship Dynamics
• Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

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03:22 Wrestling fans constantly compare Bron Steiner to Goldberg and Lesnar
12:30 Sami will be in the civil wars angle come November
12:53 Bronson Reed had to attack another beloved babyface
17:28 CM Punk had to explain the bracelet wasn't about the bracelet
18:23 Ripley mocking Dom and Liv developing feud
20:37 The Judgment Day is in a weird position because Finn Balor leads a faction
22:31 Dominic talked about his wife on a podcast
25:11 Dominic went on the podcast with Logan Paul about going to Japan
26:50 We're days away from AEW announcements
29:21 Vince Russo believes Shane/Vince McMahon will buy AEW to put WWE out of business
33:19 Sometimes it takes an outsider to help turn around a struggling franchise
35:34 Tom Billington was offered AEW contract right on the spot
40:44 All the Yankee fans cheering against the red, the White Sox in the stadium
47:49 Mandy Rose's podcast is struggling to find an audience
50:17 Bryan Danielson will undergo more neck surgery soon

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MJF and Alicia Atout Relationship Article
MJF and Alicia's Unique Bond
Challenges and Public Attention
MJF's $6k Promise Ring or Orders Off Menu
The Britt Baker Suspension
Britt Baker Power Hungry Manipulator
Konnan Lets Slip The Real Reason Cody Left AEW

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00:00 Introduction and SummerSlam Aftermath
05:15 Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley Analysis
10:32 Dominik's Confusing Spot During Liv vs. Rhea
15:20 Crowd Reaction to Dominik's Turn
18:45 Bron Breakker vs. Sami Zayn
23:10 Logan Paul's Performance and Future Feuds
28:00 Nia Jax and Bayley Match Critique
35:45 Tiffany Stratton's Potential and Missteps
40:30 Seth Rollins and CM Punk Feud Continuation
45:00 Damian Priest's Promo Issues and Character Development
52:30 Gunther vs. Damian Priest Match Review
58:45 Roman Reigns' Return and Crowd Reaction
01:05:10 Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa Match Analysis
01:10:00 Solo Sikoa's Character Development
01:15:00 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

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05:40 Cult-Like Behavior Among AEW Fans
10:20 Vince McMahon's Rumored Return and AEW Takeover Speculations
15:45 Shane McMahon's Potential Role in AEW
20:30 WWE's Streaming Issues and Netflix Deal Expectations
35:30 Classic Wrestling Moves and Their Disappearance
40:10 Local Promotions and the Evolution of Wrestling in Ireland
45:00 Conspiracy Theory Album by Finn the Dog
50:20 Tony Khan's Blame Game and AEW's Booking Issues
01:00:00 Classic Wrestling Segments and Finishing Moves
01:05:20 AEW's Missteps and WCW Comparisons
01:10:00 The Impact of Social Media on Wrestling Promotions


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00:00 Introduction and SummerSlam Aftermath
04:37 Highlights of Monday Night Raw and Crowd Reactions
08:52 Dexter Lumis' Reinvention and Odyssey Jones Joining New Day
13:40 Potential Heel Turn in New Day and Big E's Role
18:25 Wyatt Six and Dexter Lumis' New Wrestling Style
21:15 Bronson Reed's Destruction of Seth Rollins
26:10 Damien Priest's Promo Skills and Character Evolution
32:45 Solo Sikoa's Claim as the New Tribal Chief
37:30 Roman Reigns' Return and SmackDown Highlights
43:50 WWE Network on Netflix and Streaming Issues
52:20 Kevin Owens vs. Cody Rhodes at Bash at Berlin
01:01:15 Logan Paul's Legal Troubles and Impact on WWE
01:12:40 Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes' Unique Challenge
01:18:30 Kevin Owens' Reluctance and Potential Heel Turn
01:23:00 Doctor Bo Hightower's WWE Adjustments
01:30:45 Cody Rhodes' Podcasting Style and Interviews


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In this episode, Jeff dives into the latest developments in the Janelle Grant lawsuit. He discusses the recent actions taken by Grant's attorneys in Connecticut state court, Vince McMahon's legal team's opposition, and the federal court's decision to decline involvement. Jeff provides a detailed analysis of the procedural nuances and speculates on the potential outcomes.

The episode also covers the Department of Justice's request to keep discovery findings under seal and the Kolker practice's response to Grant's claims, including potential defamation actions. Jeff offers his professional insights and predictions on the long-term implications of the case.

00:00 Jeff Lippmann discusses Janelle Grant lawsuit on Blackletter Body Slam
03:52 The case goes forward in the Connecticut court, and the McMahon team intends to dispute it
06:37 Grant Kolker's doctors are contesting a defamation lawsuit filed against them
12:38 Blackletter Bodicelam regularly appears on the Wrestling Soup network

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00:00 Catching Up and Personal Updates
02:36 Memories of Wrestling Legends
08:03 The Joy of Watching Wrestling with Friends
11:07 The Evolution of Wrestling Shows
23:02 TNA's Rise and Fall
26:49 The Impact of Women's Wrestling
33:42 Thick Boy Summer and Big Wrestlers
35:05 Celebrating Odyssey Jones and Biggie's Endorsement
35:59 Otis and the Magic of Big Men in Wrestling
36:28 Viking Raiders and the Legacy of Tag Teams
37:30 AOP and the Evolution of Dominant Teams
38:50 Challenges Faced by Big Men in WWE
39:26 Mark Henry's Journey and the Learning Curve for Big Men
43:43 The Importance of Being Coachable in WWE
46:52 Opening Doors: WWE's Synergy with Other Promotions
49:12 The Impact of Triple H and Shawn Michaels on WWE's Future
52:38 The Evolution of WWE Under New Leadership
54:20 The Importance of Continuity in WWE Storylines
57:12 Forgiveness and Rebuilding Relationships in WWE
01:06:02 Training the Next Generation of Wrestlers
01:11:21 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects


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00:00 Introduction and Pre-Show Discussion
01:55 Steve Blackman and Wrestling Legends
03:40 X-Pac's Panel Appearance
07:23 Dominic Mysterio's Heel Turn
13:49 Bron Breaker vs. Sami Zayn
23:40 Logan Paul vs. LA Knight
30:40 Match Analysis and Critique
31:02 Logan Paul and LA Knight Discussion
32:51 WWE Fans and Catchphrases
33:38 LA Knight's Feud Potential
34:39 Michael Cole's Slip-Up
37:43 Bailey vs. Nia Jax Match
47:36 CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre with Seth Rollins
57:22 CM Punk's Health and Future
01:04:20 Damian Priest vs. Gunther
01:05:14 Finn Bálor's Intentions and Priest's Journey
01:06:28 Damien Priest's Character Evolution
01:06:59 Super Chats and Fan Reactions
01:07:32 Match Analysis: Gunther vs. Damien Priest
01:08:45 Future Storylines for Damien Priest
01:18:22 Main Event: Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa
01:32:19 Final Thoughts and Show Grades
01:37:26 Closing Remarks and Community Engagement

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