THIS BOOK IS ALL XENU or THE COST OF BEING A FAN )Wrestling Soup 11.6.25)
Published: November 7, 2025
Duration: 1:52:35
00:41 – Discussion of AEW fan signs, merchandise, and Hangman Page’s recent notoriety.
02:54 – Introduction of AEW’s new book and its author “Keg”; first impressions.
09:05 – Early history of Tony Khan’s wrestling fandom and the book’s revisionist approach.
11:41 – The book’s portrayal of the wrestling landscape, including shots at NWA and other promotions.
13:05 – Comparisons to DK encyclopedias and children’s books; the book’s visual style.
14:31 – Excerpts from the book: Tony Khan’s early internet wrestling community experiences.
23:29 – The real indie wrestling boom, with a critique of the book’s selective history.
02:54 – Introduction of AEW’s new book and its author “Keg”; first impressions.
09:05 – Early history of Tony Khan’s wrestling fandom and the book’s revisionist approach.
11:41 – The book’s portrayal of the wrestling landscape, including shots at NWA and other promotions.
13:05 – Comparisons to DK encyclopedias and children’s books; the book’s visual style.
14:31 – Excerpts from the book: Tony Khan’s early internet wrestling community experiences.
23:29 – The real indie wrestling boom, with a critique of the book’s selective history.