WRESTLING SOUP

Wrestling Soup: Wrestling News, AEW Issues, Injuries & Planning for the Future
In this episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle discuss a range of top happenings in the wrestling world. They unpack Tony Khan's reactions online, CM Punk's departure from AEW and the negative impact it's had on the company, speculations and rumors surrounding AEW, and Warner Brothers' engagement with the wrestling world. They also delve into the transformation of AJ Styles physique and his potential impact in WWE. Simultaneously, they touch on Liv Morgans recent encounter with the law, Charlotte's nine-month injury hiatus, and Kevin Castles yet to be announced plans with Don Tony. The hosts also give their perspective on future prospects and the need for a 'reset' in AEW.

00:00 Introduction and Show Start
00:45 Discussing Recent Wrestling News
01:20 Analyzing AJ Styles' Physical Transformation
02:50 Comparing Ages of Wrestling Stars
05:31 Speculating on AEW's Future
08:32 Impact of CM Punk's Return to WWE
12:17 Tony Khan's Social Media Controversies
25:34 AEW's Financial Struggles and Future
30:58 Critique of ROH and AEW
31:34 AEW's Silly Characters and Lack of Seriousness
32:12 AEW's Decline and Fan Reaction
33:14 Challenges of Reviewing AEW Shows
34:18 AEW's Disconnected Storylines
35:46 AEW's Treatment of Thunder Rosa
44:30 Speculation on MJF's Future in AEW
48:25 Wrestler Injuries and Arrests
56:42 Future of Wrestling Soup and Other Podcasts

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- AEW reports a loss of $33 million dollars after their record breaking year. Joe and Mish run down the AEW roster and help Tony Khan tighten the budget.
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- Lash Legend bodyslams Otis and it may have changed her future
- NXT's Mens tournament
- Ken Shamrock into the WWE Hall of Fame?
- Chris Jericho does a 180 on his feelings about the WWE Hall of Fame
- Why a physical Hall of Fame building for MMA/UFC/WWE would make money
- AEW having more backstage issues
- Matt Hardy creatively unhappy with AEW
- Tony Khan reveals Ric Flairs contract
- The end of WWE Home Video in the UK
- AEW FIGHT FOREVER Boom Edition is a bust
- Nakamuras new direction is good
- Kevin Castles belief on where CM Punk goes next
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- QT Marshall leaves AEW because AEW doesn't have enough storylines
- Why are all the power people leaving AEW?
- The Bryan Danielson / CM Punk conspiracy theory
- Bryan Danielson gave CM Punk a gift
- Where does altruism sit between money and fame?
- AEW lays down after CM Punks WWE debut
- Jay White is Mish's new favorite loser
- Ric Flair upsets the internet with his recycled promo
- Chris Jericho and Steve Austin approve of Ric Flair banging teenage girls
- CM Punks promo on Monday Night Raw dissected
- Why everyone is excited for Punk to be back
- Did Stephanie McMahon and AJ Lee bury the hatchet?
- Ryback bets his career that Punk wouldn't return
- Ryback goes off on how poor CM Punks promo was on Monday
- WWE Loser Island
- LuFisto creates a new womens wrestling promotion
- Serena Deeb gives heartfelt interview about her seizures
- Deciding on how long it would take to go to Montreal
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- Kevin Castle begins to recover from a potentially lethal flu
- The SUNNY Sytch sentencing trial
- SUNNY was stone faced through the families statements
- SUNNY blames CHRIS CANDIDO's passing for her downfall
- Kevin Castle believes even SUNNY can find redemption
- The judge gives SUNNY 17 years
- STEPHANIE MCMAHON spotted at SURVIVOR SERIES
- High praise from Julian Excaliber about THE IRON CLAW
- SURVIVOR SERIES breaks multiple records
- Kevin Castle breaks down his thoughts on CM PUNK's promo on RAW
- CM PUNK well recieved in the WWE lockerroom
- AJ LEE spotted backstage, when/if will she return?
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- Frank & Gus do an ★★★★★ interview with professional wrestling industry insider, Pro Wrestling Reality.
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- Jon Draper joins Anthony Thomas and Joe Numbas to rundown the WWE SURVIVOR SERIES: WARGAMES PLE.
- Wrestling journalists get exposed and backpeddle hard
- Womens WARGAMES match
- Gunther vs. Miz
- CM Punk returns in Chicago
- No parking
- Rhea Ripley vs. Zoey Stark
- Funny chants and Mommi incels
- A strong and united crowd at Allstate
- The Mens WARGAMES main event
- The first hand reaction to CM Punks return
- The "Saturday Night Wars" Survivor Series vs. Collision
- The reprecussions for AEW now that CM Punk signed with WWE
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- Joe Numbas and Anthony recap AEW FULL GEAR and the aftermath. Some notes from the media scrum and backlash from the event
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- Dr Brian Wright joins to talk about the results of Smackdown and his thoughts on the possible rumors and return of CM Punk
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Joe Numbas and Anthony Thomas give their predictions on WWE SURVIVOR SERIES: WARGAMES in Chicago
- Carlito vs. Santos Escobar
- Intercontinental Championship -- Gunther (c) vs. The Miz
- Women's World Championship -- Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Zoey Stark
- Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, Shotzi & Becky Lynch vs. Damage CTRL (Asuka, Bayley, Kairi Sane & Iyo Sky) (War Games match)
- Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, Randy Orton & Seth Rollins vs. Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor, JD McDonagh & Drew McIntyre (War Games Match)
- Randy Orton and CM Punk rumors etc
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