WRESTLING SOUP

Anthony and Joe tear apart the Roman Reigns vs CM Punk promo that Bleacher Report somehow gave an A+ rating. We break down why this WrestleMania build is lazy, tropey garbage, plus our takes on Monday Night Raw including Maxine's botched push, El Grande Americano's potential, and why the Bellas need to go away.WHAT WE COVER:Roman's "I hate you" promo is embarrassingly badThe 12-year-old Colt Cabana podcast grudge is patheticMaxine is being ruined in real-timeEl Grande Americano could actually be fun (fantasy booking included)Women's division is...

Women's Royal Rumble (0:00 - 19:30)Liv Morgan won; strong performances from Sol Ruca, Lash Legend, Ria RipleyControversial dress code for female wrestlers discussedBellas got surprisingly strong reactionsAJ Styles vs. Gunther (22:30 - 25:30)Career match; Gunther won via submissionAJ's ambiguous ending sparked retirement speculationSammy Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre (33:00 - 35:30)Drew won clean; hosts criticized predictable heel victoriesMen's Royal Rumble (40:30 - 1:14:00)Roman Reigns won (predictable outcome)Mystery hooded figure eliminated Bron BreakerDebuts: Royce Keys, RicochetFinal Four: Roman, Orton, Gunther, LA KnightOverall Grade: CPraised: AJ/Gunther match, fresh talent showcasedCriticized: Predictable booking, heels won 3/4 matches, lack of babyface momentsHosts...

Royal Rumble 2025 pre-show discussion between Anthony and Joe, covering WWE's "Unreal" Season 2 documentary and the upcoming Saudi Arabia event.Main Topics:WWE Unreal Season 2 Criticism0:00-3:00Triple H's creative leadership criticizedR-Truth's poor treatment highlightedQuestions about Triple H's competenceSaudi Arabia Shows39:30-44:30WWE's relationship with Saudi Arabia criticizedShows becoming purely transactionalConcerns about company valuesRoyal Rumble Predictions61:00-71:00AJ Styles vs GuntherCareer matchDrew vs SamiWorld titleWomen's RumbleBecky or Bianca predicted<...

0:00-3:00 - Package delivery complaints, weather discussion, snow in various states3:00-8:00 - Cold vs hot weather preferences, people calling out for minimal snow, truck/four-wheel drive jokes8:00-12:00 - WWE Evolution PLE ratings, women's wrestling viewership, Cardi B and Patriots12:00-18:00 - Royal Rumble buildup criticism, Women's Rumble in Saudi Arabia, Eo in Puerto Rico18:00-26:00 - Royal Rumble entrants, new Saudi wrestler Tariq, Seth Rollins return speculation26:00-36:00 - Wrestler retirements, AJ Styles swan song, Raw recap begins, brand vs brand criticism36:00-46:00 - Corporate warfare...

Wrestling Soup's Saturday Night's Main Event XLII Post-Show! Anthony Thomas and Joe Numbers break down all the action from Montreal including the Cody/Fatu brawl, women's tag team action, Nakamura vs AJ Styles, and the Fatal Four-Way main event.Timestamps: 3:50 - Royal Rumble Predictions & Surprises 6:17 - The Rock Rumble Talk 13:04 - Saturday Night's Main Event Begins 13:07 - Cody vs Fatu Brawl Breakdown 17:56 - Women's Tag Match Review (Liv/Roxy vs Ripley/Iyo) 24:19 - Nakamura vs AJ Styles Analysis 31:51 - Fatal Four-Way Main Event (Zayn/Priest/Orton/Williams) 43:10 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up<...

Join Joe and Anthony for another episode of Wrestling Soup as they dive deep into WWE's Unreal series on Netflix, discussing the controversial R-Truth situation, Triple H's creative decisions, and the state of modern wrestling. Plus: AEW's struggles, Hangman Page's latest controversy, and why JCW might be more entertaining than you think.🎙️ Topics covered: • WWE Unreal series breakdown - R-Truth's release controversy • Triple H's creative direction and backstage politics• Netflix & ESPN's dissatisfaction with WWE • Hangman Page photographed with Marty Scurll • JCW's ridiculous storylines (yes, there's a dog poop angle) • NFL playoff talk and Chicago Bears dis...

Join Joe and Anthony for their latest wrestling discussion covering WWE Raw, Saturday Night's Main Event preview, and industry news. Topics include Gunther vs AJ Styles career match, Becky Lynch's retirement announcement, the Trey Miguel controversy, and why JCW might be wrestling's unexpected hero in 2026. Plus: NFL playoff talk, Saudi Arabia stadium concerns, and hot takes on creative direction.Timestamps0:00 - Intro & Show Overview1:56 - Gunther vs AJ Styles Career Match Discussion7:30 - Becky Lynch vs Maxine Dupri & Natalya Turn13:00 - Vision vs Mysterio/Penta & Adam Pierce Storyline15:00 - Women's Tag Team Division...

0:30 - Epilepsy & Seizures Tangent2:30 - Westboro Baptist Church & Religious Extremism11:50 - Wrestling News: Roster Moves & Returns14:00 - Powerhouse Hobbs Leaves AEW for WWE24:00 - Tony Khan's Creative Control Comments26:50 - AEW vs WWE Perception & Talent Comparison33:00 - Tiffany Stratton's Return from Injury37:50 - Character Development Issues in WWE45:30 - Baron Corbin's Bizarre AEW Creative Pitch (Don Callis Family Biker Gang)51:30 - NWO Comparisons & Faction Building54:10 - R-Truth Retirement Plans56:30 - CM Punk Retiring at 5058:30 - WWE's Aging Roster & Future Stars1:02:00 - Cody Rhodes & Fan Interaction After Shows<...

WWE RAW GERMANY RECAP0:00 - Intro & international tour discussion4:18 - Women's tag championship setup, Rio & Rio name15:12 - El Grande Americano vs Jovan Evans27:25 - Liv & Roxy confront Finn Bálor30:35 - CM Punk/Finn Bálor Belfast match announced43:58 - Women's triple threat tag match50:17 - Stephanie Vaquer attacked by Raquel Rodriguez56:00 - Jay Uso & Alpha Academy segment1:04:05 - AJ Styles vs Gunther (confusing finish)1:10:09 - Bronson Reed & Theory vs Dragon Lee & Penta1:13:45 - Adam Pierce vs Br...

0:00 - Intro0:26 - CM Punk's Republican Baby Raper Comments Controversy1:38 - ICE Shooting Incident Discussion3:49 - Political Climate & Extremism12:24 - Ariana Grande & Wicked Discourse17:32 - Jake "Something" Doyle Joins AEW30:31 - WWE Roster Call-Ups: Grace, Williams, Legend, Evans32:40 - Jade Cargill: The Unintentional Vader39:10 - WrestleMania 2026 Predictions41:10 - CM Punk Directing Movies & VHS Series43:00 - Hollywood's Creativity Crisis & Streaming vs Theaters52:07 - Netflix vs Paramount: Warner Bros $82B Acquisition Battle64:00 - TNA Lands AMC Deal Thanks to WWE Partnership73:00 - Tony Schiavani's WWE Hall of Fame Comments<...

[0:00-0:20] Opening banter - Joe making Jade Cargill references, Anthony catching up on wrestling news[2:00-2:30] Introduction and show setup - Discussing Monday Night Raw's quality issues[2:30-4:00] Raw show structure critique - Too many women's matches, lack of coherent booking, disappointing for live Brooklyn audience[4:30-5:30] Kabuki Warriors vs Rhea/IyO Sky tag match - Best match of the night, good action but questionable placement as opener[9:30-13:00] Asuka/Shayna Basler Twitter incident - Cultural misunderstanding about toughness compliment[14:30-15:30] Stranger Things promotion - Just a van, no actors, completely underwhelming tie-in[22:30-25:00...

Joe and Anthony discuss the current state of wrestling, focusing on WWE’s use of old footage, the Netflix deal, and the value of nostalgia content. They critique modern wrestling’s creative direction, the risks wrestlers take for fan approval, and the business of monetizing archival material. The conversation also touches on personalities like Chris Jericho, Mr. Beast, and the challenges wrestlers face after retirement, ending with commentary on the cyclical nature of wrestling trends and media.0:00 – WWE vault, nostalgia, and old footage4:00 – Classic wrestling humor, Andre the Giant stories15:00 – Humanizing wrestlers, behind-the-scenes moments40:00 – Modern wrestling ri...

Anthony Missionary Thomas breaks down the latest Monday Night Raw from the Kia Center in Orlando! With Joe on vacation, Missionary goes solo to deliver his unfiltered thoughts on the new streaming format, wild backstage drama, and all the in-ring action.In this episode:The Vision’s new member and Paul Heyman’s mic workCM Punk’s return and his face-off with Bron BreakerThe Vince McMahon retirement lawsuit and behind-the-scenes revelationsWomen’s division shakeups and Nikki BellaGunther’s dominance, R-Truth’s comedy, and the USOs’ tag team triumphCrossover...

Join Joe for a solo, unfiltered, and hilarious holiday episode! From reflections on Christmas with pets and family, to rants about podcasting gear, wrestling fandoms, and the wild world of sports, Joe covers it all. Whether you’re here for the wrestling takes, the football rants, or just the laughs, this episode is packed with relatable moments and sharp commentary.00:00 – Holiday Greetings & Pet TalkJoe opens with holiday wishes, muses on family vs. loved ones, and shares thoughts on pets during the holidays.00:53 – Cats, Dogs, and Family GatheringsWhy cats hate big family partie...

– Intro & Holiday Banter– Show Length & Review Philosophy– Sports Podcasts & Seth Everywhere– Nikki Bella Segment & Rumors– Wrestling Rumors & Conspiracy Theories– Bronson Reed & Promo Styles– Maxine, Becky Lynch, and Women’s Division– AJ Styles’ Role & Hair Talk– Jevon Evans’ Match & Enhancement Talent– Raquel, Judgment Day, and Storyline Threads– Bailey vs. Roxy & Character Development– Gunther’s Segment & Heel Work– Main Event Setup: Punk & Mysterio vs. Reed & Theory– Logan Paul Speculation & Closing ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

LuFisto and Evil Dos cover the AAA GUERRA DE TITANES December 20th show. Rey Mysterio & Rey Fenix vs. El Grande Americano & Dominik MysterioDragon Lee vs. El Hijo del VikingoAAA World Cruiserweight Championship Triple Threat Match: Laredo Kid (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Jack CartwheelNiño Hamburguesa & Mr. Iguana vs. Bravo Americano & Rayo Americano vs. Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde vs. La Parka & Octagón Jr.Carnival of Carnage Match: The Wyatt Sicks vs. Pagano, Psycho Clown, Dave the Clown & Murder ClownAAA Latin American Championship Match: El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. vs. Ethan PageLas Tóxicas vs. Natal...

Joe and Anthony dust off the old Shitbox and take listener voicemails about the final match of John Cena and where he goes after WWE. - Old entertainers get cancelled.- political stances about rural areas of the US- Cena voicemailsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

00:00 – Opening Banter & Audio Troubles00:50 – Plastic Surgery in Wrestling02:42 – Saturday Night’s Main Event Reactions03:36 – The Influence of Algorithms & Internet Culture05:29 – Comparing Ads – Podcasts vs. Corporations09:52 – John Cena’s Retirement & Legacy14:30 – Wrestling Storytelling & Nostalgia26:44 – Foreign Invader Storylines & WWE’s Global Image52:31 – Sports Illustrated Wrestling Awards1:05:00 – State of Women’s Wrestling & Ambition1:23:44 – Closing Thoughts & Community UpdatesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Join Anthony and Joe as they dive deep into the latest Monday Night Raw, dissecting the fallout from John Cena’s retirement, Gunther’s controversial win, and the current state of WWE’s creative direction. From hilarious opening banter to sharp critiques of booking decisions, this episode covers it all—plus, thoughts on Logan Paul, Nikki Bella, and the future of wrestling’s biggest stars. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, you’ll find plenty to laugh about and ponder in this unfiltered, passionate review. :gunshot:00:00 – Cold Open & Banter: Reubens, fiber, and afternoon delight01:10 – Ant...

We went live on YouTube immediately following Saturday Night’s Main Event, and let’s be honest—the chat saw exactly what we saw. We watched the "End of an Era," but instead of an emotional goodbye, WWE gave us a retirement party planned by a focus group. It was sterile, it was underwhelming, and it was the definition of corporate.We break down the disconnect: The audience wanted to give Cena his flowers, but the execution was lifeless. We talk about Gunther being the absolute right guy for the job, but being handcuffed by "cheeseball" booking that felt like it was...