In this episode, the hosts dissect WWE's Money in the Bank and AAA/WWE's Worlds Collide events. They give an in-depth review of each match, from the women's Money in the Bank ladder match to the surprising return of R-Truth, and the main event featuring Cody Rhodes and Jay Uso versus John Cena and Logan Paul. Other highlights include discussions on the ongoing storylines involving the Bloodline, the performance of up-and-coming talents, and the controversies surrounding some booking decisions. They also delve into the audience's reaction to the event and what these outcomes mean for future WWE storylines.
04:38 AAA Show Critique
06:56 Dominic Mysterio's Aggressive Performance
28:36 AAA Women's Tag Match
34:01 New Talent and Future Prospects
34:27 Naomi's Trajectory and Womens Money in the Bank Match
35:25 Jade and Queen of the Ring Speculations
36:41 Building New Stars: A Debate
37:06 Heel and Babyface Dynamics
37:23 Roxanne's Potential and Match Analysis
40:44 Dominic Mysterio vs. Octagon Jr.
45:21 Women's Intercontinental Championship: Lyra Valki vs. Becky Lynch
53:17 Money in the Bank Men's Ladder Match
01:07:14 Jeff Cobb's Impact and WWE's Daily Presence
01:08:10 Samoan Wrestlers: Overexposure and Critique
01:08:38 Jacob Fatou's Departure and Solo Role
01:10:48 Seth Rollins and the Mens Money in the Bank Match
01:11:04 Triple H's Booking Style and WWE's Heel Dominance
01:19:30 John Cena and Logan Paul's Tag Team Match
01:22:27 "Our Truth's" Return and WWE's Fan Influence
01:39:56 Final Thoughts and Event Grades


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Anthony Thomas and Andrew host the Post-SmackDown show, discussing the latest WWE events leading up to Money in the Bank and Worlds Collide. They review the SmackDown episode from Bakersville, California, touching on the crowd's mixed reactions, key match highlights, and promos. The show delves into the performances of notable wrestlers such as Seth Rollins, Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and the surprise interaction with two heel factions. They also discuss the implications of recent negotiations and future plans for WWE regarding contracts and potential moves to Netflix. The episode wraps up with a brief preview of the upcoming Money in the Bank event and the challenges WWE is currently facing.

00:33 Crowd Reactions and Show Dynamics
02:51 Opening Segment: Seth Rollins and Surprise Appearances
03:34 Heel Factions and Confused Crowds
07:28 Roman Reigns Contract Speculations
08:24 The Miz and WWE Contracts
09:40 Baron Corbin's Pay Cut and WWE's Financial Moves
12:39 Jimmy and Jey Uso's Awkward Interaction
16:58 Vega vs. Piper Niven: A Stupid Matchup?
21:13 LA Knight's Promo and Mixed Reactions
22:13 Alistair Black vs. LA Knight
25:06 Women's Tag Team Match and Money in the Bank Predictions
31:10 Tag Team Segment and Wyatt 6 Critique
34:29 Main Event and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, Anthony Thomas and Joseph Numbers dive into various topics including the impact of Canadian wildfires, the future of Triple H in WWE, and the upcoming Money in the Bank event. They discuss the dynamics within WWE's leadership, the potential shifts in wrestler contracts, and speculate on match outcomes for Money in the Bank. The episode also covers the latest in the wrestling industry with some candid thoughts on recent events and personalities.
03:11 Business Talk and WWE Changes
04:08 Vince McMahon's Stock Cash-In
08:57 R-Truth's OnlyFans and Convention Signings
16:58 Kevin Owens' Future and WWE Ambassadors
24:37 Triple H's Role and WWE's Future
40:26 The Role of Writers in Wrestling
53:04 The Impact of Fan Reactions
01:08:39 Stephanie McMahon's Podcast Guest
01:15:23 Money in the Bank Preview
01:15:56 Men's Championship Match Predictions
01:17:39 El Grande Americano's Secret
01:24:01 Women's Championship Match Predictions
01:28:04 Becky Lynch's Last Chance Match
01:34:51 Cody Rhodes and Jay Uso vs. John Cena and Logan Paul
01:38:40 WWE vs. AEW Rivalry
01:42:52 Concluding Thoughts and Announcements


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In this episode, the hosts delve into the latest news and updates in WWE, focusing on significant roster changes and the impact of TKO's new strategies. Key discussions include the surprising release of R-Truth, Carlito's contract non-renewal, the implications of TKO's financial decisions, and speculation surrounding The Miz. The episode also touches on the backlash from fans, the potential future of WWE subscriptions on Netflix, and the broader impact of TKO’s approaches on WWE's business model.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:24 Mandy Rose's WWE Return and OnlyFans Controversy
04:03 Societal Views on Nudity and Morality
10:23 Wrestling Fans and Online Interactions
18:01 Young Bucks and Indie Promotions
28:35 Monday Night Raw Recap
35:11 Gunther's Sneak Attack on Jay
35:46 Gunther's Passive Aggressive Taunts
36:12 Jay's Reaction and Advice
37:09 Gunther's Trust Issues
39:53 Sammy Potential
43:28 Becky and Lyra's Confusing Storyline
50:52 Rusev and Sheamus' Feud
56:50 Finn Balor's New Role
01:02:52 Our Truth's Release from WWE
01:11:30 Future Prospects for Released Wrestlers
01:13:07 Racial Undertones in WWE Decisions
01:14:20 Financial Moves and TKO Decisions
01:15:45 Carlito's WWE Journey and Release
01:17:29 Valhalla's Departure and Reflections
01:20:53 Dave Meltzer's Comments on WWE Releases
01:28:01 Speculations on The Miz's Future
01:33:18 WWE's Strategy Against AEW
01:42:52 Potential Changes in WWE's Pay-Per-View Model
01:49:19 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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What really happened this week in wrestling? Joe Numbas is here to connect the dots. In this episode, he's opening up the mailbag to answer listener questions before offering his signature no-holds-barred analysis of AEW Dynamite's latest shockwaves. Then, it's a thorough investigation into the biggest talking points from Monday Night Raw, followed by a look beyond the headlines as Joe sifts through the hottest rumors and reports from the wrestling media. Tune in for your essential weekly wrestling deep dive.

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Penta qualified by defeating Chad Gable and Dragon Lee.
Seth Rollins qualified by winning a triple threat against Finn Balor and Sami Zayn.
CM Punk attacked Seth Rollins after Rollins' qualifying match.
Liv Morgan returned, confronted The Judgment Day, and later lost to Kairi Sane due to a distraction. Morgan expressed interest in the Money in the Bank match.
Gunther confronted World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso, vowing to win back his title.
Becky Lynch stated she'd never challenge for the Women's Intercontinental Championship again if she loses to Lyra Valkyria at Money in the Bank.
The New Day retained their Tag Team Titles against The Creed Brothers and The War Raiders.
Rusev defeated Akira Tozawa and had a staredown with Sheamus.

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This past Saturday, May 24th, WWE ran another one of their "Saturday Night's Main Event" specials. Lemme tell ya, these things are what they are, a glorified house show with some cameras, but hey, sometimes you get a nugget.
The actual main event of the broadcast, the tippy-top of the show, was Jey Uso defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Logan Paul. Yeah, that Logan Paul. Mr. Social Media himself, still collecting belts and cashing checks in our beloved squared circle.Now, from what I'm seein', Jey Uso actually retained the title. So, "Main Event" Jey still got the gold around his waist, Uce. Logan Paul, well, he's probably already posted a video about how he was robbed or how he's the real champion of the internet or some garbage like that. Kid's got a knack for makin' noise, I'll give him that, even if it makes your ears bleed.
The show also had other stuff, like Cena rasslin' R-Truth, which, okay, whatever that was. And a tag match with Punk and Zayn against Rollins and Bron Breakker where it looks like Bronson Reed showed up to cause a ruckus and align with Rollins and his crew. So, they're buildin' somethin' there, probably another faction nobody asked for, but hey, it's "content," right?

But yeah, your main event, the one that closed the show, was Jey Uso keepin' that World Heavyweight strap away from Logan Paul. Make of that what you will, brother. It's wrestling in 2025.

(synopsis supplied by Soupbot) 

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In this episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts Anthony Missionary Thomas, Andrew, and Jeff Lippman dive into a detailed review of the latest SmackDown episode. They touch on key segments, including Charlotte Flair's promo, Alexa Bliss's huge pop, and the women's Money in the Bank qualifier match featuring Julia and Zelina Vega. The team also discusses the three-way men's Money in the Bank qualifier involving LA Knight, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Aleister Black. The episode wraps up with their predictions for Saturday Night's Main Event, featuring matches like Jay Uso vs. Logan Paul, CM Punk & Sami Zayn vs. Seth Rollins & Bron Breaker, and John Cena vs. R-Truth.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:18 Injury Update and Personal Stories
00:59 Evolve Show Discussion
03:44 SmackDown Recap: Women's Division
08:50 SmackDown Recap: Men's Division
11:58 Character Development and Future Predictions
15:30 Miscellaneous Wrestling Topics
16:00 Santos' Repetitive Betrayals
16:20 MLW and Lucha Libre Stars
16:48 Santos' Coded Promo
17:50 Our Truth's Promo on John Cena
19:59 Men's Money in the Bank Qualifier
23:06 Main Event: Street Profits vs. Fram
27:19 Wyatt Six's Electrifying Return
29:08 Predictions for Saturday Night's Main Event
32:03 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts

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In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Anthony and Joe explore the major topics in professional wrestling including the potential relocation of WrestleMania 42, Vince McMahon's current place in WWE, and the role of finances in WWE's decision-making. They dive into the impact Las Vegas has had on WWE events, as well as the speculation surrounding WrestleMania moving from New Orleans to Las Vegas. The conversation continues with insights into the competition, the significance of streaming services for AEW's audience reach, and newly arising developments in WWE and AEW programming and strategies. Furthermore, the podcast touches upon unexpected topics like unexpected nominations for Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards and the growing influence of podcasting in various industries.
00:00 Vegas Baby!
01:23 WrestleMania 42: Vegas vs. New Orleans
10:44 WWE's History with Vegas and Future Speculations
28:24 Vince McMahon's Controversial Legacy
39:23 Stephanie McMahon's Podcast and Dominic Mysterio
41:00 Dominic Mysterio's Charisma and The Rock's Struggles
50:12 Logan Paul in WWE and Fan Reactions
54:19 Tony Khan's Statements on AEW's Growth
01:01:36 Will Ospreay and Hangman Page's Promo
01:06:40 Dave Meltzer's Controversial Opinions
01:12:19 Action Figures for Adults
01:13:32 Audience Disconnect
01:14:46 Nikki and Brie Show Nomination
01:16:05 Kids Listening to Adult Topics
01:25:58 Podcasting's Mainstream Recognition
01:36:22 Podcast Advertising and Sponsorships


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In this episode, Joe and Mish dive into various wrestling-related topics. They start by discussing the WWE past with Samantha Irvin's WWE tryout story. The duo then talks about Dominic Mysterio's growing popularity and his upcoming appearance on Stephanie McMahon's podcast. They explore potential WWE talent exchanges with TNA and the role of Evolve as part of WWE's training program. There's also a light-hearted discussion about recent WWE and AEW talent and a humorous rant about misadventures with a Roomba. Lastly, they touch on possible film roles for Roman Reigns and the legacy of some classic movie adaptions from video games.
02:03 The Challenges of Transitioning to Wrestling
03:39 Samantha Urban's Background and WWE Aspirations
07:33 The Role of Ring Announcers in WWE
15:16 Dominic Mysterio's Evolution in WWE
24:11 Stephanie McMahon's Podcast and Dominic's Story
30:18 AEW and WWE Rivalries and Storylines
36:17 The Call and Commitment Dilemma
37:35 Loyalty and Risk in Wrestling
38:52 Backyard Wrestling and Social Disorders
43:19 Roman Reigns in Street Fighter?
44:56 Wrestling Talent and Career Moves
49:30 WWE's Talent Management Strategies
01:03:09 The Roomba Chronicles
01:04:52 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off


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