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This episode covers the swirling rumors about the possible reveal of Ricky Starks, and the ever-changing landscape of wrestling stables. The guys debate the merits of Austin Theory, Ricky Starks, and other rising stars, while reflecting on the booking decisions of WWE and the influence of Netflix on the product.
You'll also hear their takes on John Cena's retirement match, the future of top talents like Gunther, and the challenges facing both new and veteran wrestlers. Plus, enjoy candid discussions about wrestling's international expansion, the business side of the industry, and plenty of hilarious side tangents about music videos, celebrity appearances, and more.
0:00 - WWE Rumors & Ricky Starks Speculation
15:00 - Austin Theory, Ethan Page, and the State of WWE Booking
30:00 - John Cena's Retirement & Future of the Roster
45:00 - International Expansion & Netflix's Role
1:00:00 - Wrestling in Pop Culture & Final Thoughts
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In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Joe and Anthony dive into the latest Monday Night Raw, breaking down the highs, lows, and everything in between. The guys discuss the rushed Maxine Dupree and Natty storyline, critique WWE’s current creative direction, and share their thoughts on the state of the women’s division. They also touch on the War Raiders’ booking, the ongoing saga of the Usos and New Day, and speculate about the future with so many top stars nearing retirement. Tthe hosts debate whether AI is secretly running WWE and what the company needs to do to get back on track.
In this episode, Anthony and Joe deliver a sharp, humorous, and unfiltered review of WWE’s latest programming, focusing on the fallout from War Games and the current state of Monday Night Raw. They debate the quality of the pay-per-view, critique WWE’s creative direction and booking—especially the use of gimmick matches and the influence of agents and writers—and discuss the ongoing storylines involving Jay Uso, Roman Reigns, and the Bloodline. The hosts also spotlight the women’s division, particularly the evolving dynamic between Maxine Dupree and Natalya, and praise standout performances like Gunther’s match with Solo Sikoa. Throughout, they mix wrestling insight with fan perspective, touch on the live event experience and ticket prices, and offer forward-looking thoughts on WWE’s future, all while keeping the conversation lively and engaging.
00:06 – The challenge of grading multi-person matches
01:10 – Cage match gimmicks and creative frustrations
05:31 – Blame game: creative, agents, and match quality
06:10 – Extended intro and transition to Raw review
06:10 – Jay Uso’s storyline and emotional promo
18:11 – Roman Reigns, Bloodline, and the future of the faction
22:55 – Under Armour ad parody and Maxine Dupree’s storyline
30:33 – Natty as a mentor and women’s division storytelling
36:00 – Maxine Dupree’s character direction and limitations
54:00 – WWE’s use of veteran talent
01:01:50 – Raw’s “epic” billing and show structure critique
01:20:00 – Main event: Women’s tag match and aftermath
01:28:36 – Closing thoughts, Gunther praise, and sign-off
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00:00 - Intro & Wrestling Soup Banter
00:35 - John Cena & Becky Lynch Podcast Drama
01:19 - Seth Rollins and John Morrison Comparisons
02:33 - Becky Lynch’s Industry Revelations
09:08 - Polygamy, Relationships, and Seth’s Past
11:31 - Will Ospreay, Wrestling Risks & Injuries
16:00 - Partying, Addiction, and Life Choices
18:51 - Survivor Series Preview
29:00 - Petco vs. PetSmart & Cat Food Tangent
33:36 - Survivor Series Women’s Match Breakdown
46:42 - Men’s War Games Match Analysis
51:00 - John Cena vs. Dominic Mysterio
53:20 - Fantasy Booking: Lumberjack Strap Match
55:30 - Thanksgiving Wrap-Up & Outro
56:17 - End of Show
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00:36 - Health Update & Sick Kids
05:00 - Raw & SmackDown Ratings Discussion
07:44 - AI in WWE & Creative Stagnation
11:40 - Long Entrances & Filler Segments
19:55 - Carmelo Hayes vs. Gunther Discussion
21:01 - Gunther’s Character & Booking
24:45 - USOs Tag Team Dynamics
29:05 - Dominic Mysterio Angle
36:00 - Ray Mysterio vs. JD McDonough
40:07 - Becky Lynch, Nia Jax, and Women’s War Games Segment
48:58 - Solo Sikoa vs. Penta & Injury
54:00 - Logan Paul’s Role & Booking
01:06:00 - Main Event Chaos & Show Wrap-up
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00:00 - Intro & Spanish Commentary Surprises
01:21 - Show Overview & First Impressions
03:50 - Grande Americano: The Local Hero
04:36 - Production Quality & No English Commentary
06:10 - Lucha Libre vs. WWE Style
07:47 - Recap: Why the Main Event Matters
08:40 - Founders of AAA Presentation
09:25 - Cruiserweight #1 Contender Match: Axiom vs. Jovan Evans vs. Octagon Jr.
14:05 - Match Analysis: High-Flying Action & Selling
16:11 - Jovan Evans Wins, Sets Up December 20th
16:32 - Tag Team Chaos: Psycho Circus vs. El Hojo’s Team
18:46 - No Rules, Wild Spots, and Table Bumps
20:06 - Psycho Circus Wins, Aftermath & Wyatt 6 Tease
24:01 - Promo: Vikingo & Dragon Lee, Crowd Reactions
27:01 - Mixed Tag Team Title Match: Lola Vice & Mr. Iguana vs. Chelsea Green & Ethan Page
30:41 - Intergender Action & WWE Influence
33:01 - Finish: Kendo Stick, Title Retained, Wagner Run-In
36:00 - Main Event: Dragon Lee, Vikingo, Grande Americano, Dominik Mysterio
39:18 - Crowd Dynamics: Heels & Faces Reversed
41:01 - Grande Americano’s Crowd Work
43:00 - Match Finish: Grande Americano & Dominik Win
45:00 - Lucha Brothers Challenge for December 20th
47:00 - Final Thoughts & Upcoming Matches
49:00 - Plugs: YouTube, Patreon, Socials
52:00 - Outro & Thank Yous
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00:00 – Cat stories and pet banter
06:00 – Reincarnation jokes & animal personalities
15:00 – Mercedes Moné’s belts & wrestling fandom
25:00 – Marks, kayfabe, and fan double standards
45:00 – AEW, Tony Khan, and wrestling media
01:15:00 – Ratings talk, Jericho’s future, and the AEW roster
01:30:00 – Bella Twins, Nick Hogan, and celebrity wrestling
01:35:00 – Wrap-up & shoutouts
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