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WRESTLING SOUP

Wrestling Soup. We're NOT a wrestling show. We're a show that HAPPENS to talk about wrestling. LIVE every Thursday Night 7:30pm EST {Friday 12:30am GMT or 0030 UTC for International Listeners} Chat LIVE during the show @WrestlingSoup.com. Like us on facebook.com/WrestlingSoup @WrestlingSoup Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

  1. WRESTLEMANIA WOES: PRICELESS TICKETS or CHEAPER MEMORIES! (Wrestling Soup 4.23.25) w/ @darktemptrez

    20 HR AGO

    WRESTLEMANIA WOES: PRICELESS TICKETS or CHEAPER MEMORIES! (Wrestling Soup 4.23.25) w/ @darktemptrez

    Wrestling Soup Episode: WrestleMania Weekend Recap & Reactions In this episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts Anthony Thomas and Trez recap the jam-packed WrestleMania weekend. They discuss the Hall of Fame ceremony, WrestleMania nights 1 and 2, and the notable events of Raw. Key topics include the Lex Luger induction, Triple H’s heartfelt acceptance speech, and reactions to standout matches featuring stars like Gunther, Jay USO, Charlotte Flair, and Tiffany Stratton. They also delve into the surprising outcomes and ongoing storylines, such as John Cena's 17th world title win and Cody Rhodes' dramatic crisis of conscience. Additionally, they explore the implications of WWE's acquisition of Triple A and the controversy surrounding Paul Haman's comments. The episode concludes with reflections on the weekend's events and a look ahead to future wrestling storylines. 00:00 Introduction and WrestleMania Weekend Overview 01:39 Hall of Fame Highlights and Reactions 05:44 Triple H's Emotional Acceptance Speech 25:07 WrestleMania Night One Recap 31:11 WrestleMania Night Two Preview 48:23 Match of the Night: Ripley vs. Bianca 50:04 Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest 52:11 Four-Way Match Highlights 58:57 Logan Paul vs. AJ Styles 01:02:48 Women's Tag Team Title Match 01:07:17 John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes 01:12:22 Monday Night Raw Recap 01:12:29 WWE Buys AAA: Expansion Plans 01:13:55 Paul Heyman Controversy 01:23:40 Seth Rollins and Braun Breaker Unite 01:36:18 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1h 38m
  2. JOHN CENA IS THE HERO YOU DESERVE or SOUP AFTER RAW (Wrestling Soup 4.22.25)

    2 DAYS AGO

    JOHN CENA IS THE HERO YOU DESERVE or SOUP AFTER RAW (Wrestling Soup 4.22.25)

    In this comprehensive episode, we dive deep into the aftermath of WrestleMania Night 1 and 2, dissecting matches, outcomes, and their implications for WWE's future. Discussions cover Seth Rollins' prolonged presence and its impact, Bron Breakker's rise to main event status, and the unexpected directions WWE might be heading under corporate influence, including a potential Emmy bid. Tune in as we also explore the roles of influencers like Logan Paul in WWE and the evolving dynamics among top wrestlers. 00:00 Introduction and Exhaustion with Seth Rollins 03:48 Seth Rollins' Career Phases 06:51 Paul Heyman's Influence and Seth's Future 18:12 John Cena's Heel Turn and Fan Reactions 19:58 Randy Orton's Evolution and Rivalry with Cena 31:41 The Rock's Absence and WrestleMania Fallout 38:38 Women's Tag Team Title Change and Becky Lynch Beating the Bird 39:41 Stephanie Vaquer's Debut 40:21 Rusev's Return and Dominance 42:28 New Day's Struggles and Future 47:14 Women's Championship Match: IyO Sky vs. Stephanie Vaquer 53:18 Jay Uso and Sami Zayn Segment 56:57 Gunther's Attack on Pat McAfee 59:45 Karrion Kross's Frustration and Future 01:14:07 Influencers in WWE: Logan Paul and Beyond 01:17:18 Financial Success Despite Low Attendance 01:17:39 Merchandise Madness 01:19:45 Concerns About Future Events 01:24:16 Dominick Mysterio's Rise 01:28:05 The Rock Responds or WWE's Emmy Aspirations 01:44:04 Bron Breakker's Main Event Push 01:48:12 Show Reactions and Criticisms Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1h 57m

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    WRESTLEMANIA 41 - NIGHT 2 POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 4.20.25)

    Join Anthony Missionary Thomas, Joey Numbers, and Andrew Carlock as they dive deep into WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 2, analyzing match outcomes, standout moments, and the overall presentations. From the opening triple threat match to the underwhelming main event featuring Cody Rhodes and John Cena, the hosts unpack every detail and share their candid thoughts. They also touch upon the WWE Slammy Awards 2025 winners and discuss the implications for future storylines. Tune in for a comprehensive review and lively discussion on all things WrestleMania! 00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:07 WWE Slammy Awards 2025 Recap 04:33 WrestleMania 40 Ticket Sales Analysis 05:43 Discussion on WWE Entrances and Production 19:57 Women's World Championship Triple Threat Match 23:49 Sin City Street Fight: McIntyre vs. Priest 29:16 IC Fatal Four-Way Match 45:01 Dave Meltzer's WrestleMania Music Critique 45:58 Randy Orton vs. Joe Hendry Match Analysis 48:10 AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul: A Disappointing Match 48:53 Logan Paul's Future in WWE 52:48 WrestleMania's Ad Overload 58:19 John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes: A Letdown 01:07:34 WrestleMania 41: Final Thoughts and Super Chats Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1h 28m
  4. WRESTLEMANIA 41 - NIGHT 1 POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 4.19.25)

    5 DAYS AGO

    WRESTLEMANIA 41 - NIGHT 1 POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 4.19.25)

    WrestleMania Night 1 Review: Surprises, Predictable Twists & Bold Outcomes In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Anthony Missionary Thomas, Joey Numbas, and guest Jon Draper dissect the highs and lows of WrestleMania Night 1. The trio kicks off discussing the opening segment and WrestleMania's main event, featuring Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins. They debate the hotly contested outcomes, such as Gunther tapping out to Jey Uso and Tiffany Stratton’s controversial victory over Charlotte Flair. The episode also delves into WWE buying AAA and what this means for the industry's future. Join the hosts as they analyze match quality, storytelling, and potential directions for WWE moving forward. Tune in for an engaging combo of humor, insights, and honest critiques of WrestleMania Night 1. 00:00 Opening Banter and WrestleMania Prep 00:30 Hall of Fame Recap and Reactions 02:08 WrestleMania Night One: Initial Impressions 05:51 Technical Difficulties and Guest Introduction 06:46 Stand and Deliver Review 07:46 Stephanie McMahon's Podcast and Fanatics CEO 10:33 WrestleMania Night One: Match Reviews 24:44 Jay Uso vs. Gunther: Analysis and Reactions 43:27 Jay Huso's Big Moment and Gunther's Moves 43:48 Athletic Gamer and Other Super Chats 44:54 Scheduling Conflicts and Talent Fatigue 46:01 Seth Rollins and His Outfits 47:20 Jade's Training Needs 49:54 Jacob Fatou Wins the US Championship 55:27 El Grande Americano vs. Ray Number Three 01:05:39 Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair 01:14:29 Main Event: Roman Reigns and CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins 01:28:00 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1h 32m
  5. CENA VERSUS CODY or THE LAST SMACKDOWN (Wrestling Soup 4.18.25)

    6 DAYS AGO

    CENA VERSUS CODY or THE LAST SMACKDOWN (Wrestling Soup 4.18.25)

    In this episode, Anthony Thomas, Jeff Lipman, and Andrew Carlock dive into the final SmackDown before WrestleMania. They discuss their overall feelings and expectations for WrestleMania night one, the optics and potential outcomes of key matches, and controversies surrounding the WWE roster. Key topics include Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena, the Andre the Giant Battle Royal, women's division chaos, Randy Orton's open challenge, and the future of La Knight and Jacob Fatou. Special attention is given to the recent dynamics in WWE storytelling and character arcs. 00:00 Introduction and WrestleMania Hype 00:41 WrestleMania Night One Predictions 01:28 Randy Orton's Potential Opponents 04:01 Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena 06:58 Seth Rollins' Personal Promo 11:56 Andre the Giant Battle Royal 18:04 Women's Division Chaos 23:54 Tag Team Championship Match 24:53 WrestleMania Match Controversies 26:18 Randy Orton's Open Challenge 31:06 LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa 38:30 Tiffany Stratton's Promo Breakdown 45:09 LWO vs. American Made 48:54 Wrapping Up and Hall of Fame Preview Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    49 min
  6. ITS TIME FOR WRESTLEMANIA PART 41! (Wrestling Soup 4.17.25)

    18 APR

    ITS TIME FOR WRESTLEMANIA PART 41! (Wrestling Soup 4.17.25)

    In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Anthony Thomas and Joseph E. Numbers dive into their predictions for WrestleMania 41. They discuss each match, the potential outcomes, and the storytelling behind the events. The conversation includes a detailed analysis of the main event match between Cody Rhodes and John Cena, the Women's Championship triple threat, and other key storylines. The episode also covers Stephanie McMahon's new podcast, Triple H's recent comments on wrestling critics, and the state of current wrestling. Join them for an in-depth discussion on wrestling's biggest event of the year. 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Weird Moments 03:29 Discord Issues and Audio Troubleshooting 05:42 AEW's Controversial Segment 06:49 Venue Praise and AEW Critique 12:43 Wrestling Ratings and Criticism 29:35 WrestleMania Predictions and Roman Reigns' Future 40:43 AI Penis and Wrestling Territory Days 41:35 Down Syndrome Filter on TikTok 43:18 Roman Reigns: The Biggest Needle Mover 44:30 Roman Reigns' Political Views 46:29 Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk 47:40 Edge's Legacy in Wrestling 50:59 Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton 01:01:35 Gunther vs. Jey Uso 01:09:38 LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu 01:16:12 Jade Cargill vs. Naomi 01:23:06 Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Medico 01:24:40 Mysterio and Gable's Epic Feud 01:25:17 Dominic and Liv on Hot Ones 01:27:02 Dominic's Rise in WWE 01:32:27 The New Day vs. War Raiders 01:34:35 Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena 01:45:52 Women's World Championship Triple Threat 02:01:33 Intercontinental Championship Fatal Four-Way 02:05:35 Penta's Future and Tag Team Dynamics 02:06:23 Intercontinental Championship Fallout 02:06:47 Multi-Person Match Dynamics 02:07:39 Dominic's Potential Win and Finn's Role 02:09:49 McDonough's Return and Character Analysis 02:11:22 Sin City Street Fight Predictions 02:15:35 AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul Speculations 02:17:06 WWE Women's Tag Team Championships 02:20:45 Randy Orton's WrestleMania Match 02:26:07 Stephanie McMahon's New Podcast 02:34:58 Triple H on Criticism and Kayfabe 02:46:36 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    2h 19m
  7. GAMBLING ON WRESTLEMANIA (Wrestling Soup 4.16.25) w/ @darktemptrez

    17 APR

    GAMBLING ON WRESTLEMANIA (Wrestling Soup 4.16.25) w/ @darktemptrez

    01:28 Tributes and Messages for Kevin Castle 04:47 WrestleMania Week and Reflections 11:03 Main Event Predictions 21:27 Women's Championship 40:26 Heavyweight Championship 42:34 Debating the Outcome of Jay Uso vs. Gunther 43:09 Street Fighter Analogies and Wrestling 44:16 Merchandise and Fan Favorites 45:04 Gunther's Dominance and Brock Lesnar Comparisons 46:50 The Underdog Storyline for Jay Uso 51:11 LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu for the US Championship 54:13 Jade Cargill vs. Naomi: A Heated Feud 01:02:04 Ray Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano 01:07:05 War Raiders vs. The New Day for the Tag Team Championships 01:11:49 Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena: The Main Event 01:26:28 Women's World Championship Triple Threat 01:34:28 IC Championship Fatal Four-Way 01:41:34 Sin City Street Fight 01:47:38 AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul 01:54:50 WWE Women's Tag Team Championship 01:56:16 Randy Orton's Mystery Opponent 01:59:23 Closing Thoughts and WrestleMania Rundown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1h 59m
  8. PICK A SIDE ANY SIDE or SOUP AFTER RAW (Wrestling Soup 4.15.25)

    16 APR

    PICK A SIDE ANY SIDE or SOUP AFTER RAW (Wrestling Soup 4.15.25)

    In this detailed episode, Anthony Thomas and Joseph e. Numbers provide an in-depth review of WWE's Raw episode leading up to WrestleMania. They cover the excitement and responses from fans, specific promos like Gunther's savage segment, and the overall quality of wrestling matches compared to previous weeks. The discussion highlights the importance of video packages, the WrestleMania buildup, and the overall narrative structure. Additionally, they touch upon various matches such as Liv Morgan vs. Bayley, Ray Mysterio vs. Julius Creed, and AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross. The episode also tackles controversial opinions on talent development and the storyline dynamics involving major stars like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk. The hosts also outline plans for upcoming wrestling events and related content to keep fans engaged. 00:00 Introduction and Initial Impressions 02:00 Gunther's Dominant Promo 12:53 Liv Morgan vs. Bailey: A Surprising Match 18:52 Ray Mysterio vs. Julius Creed 19:50 AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross 29:50 The Limits of Designing Talent 30:24 Gunther's Future in WWE 31:34 Comparing WWE Stars: Roman Reigns and Randy Orton 32:48 Baron Corbin's Failed Push 33:17 The Role of Money in Wrestling 33:30 Gunther's Unique Talent 35:38 Match Reviews: Penta vs. Finn Balor 37:31 Bianca Belair's Promo and Storyline Confusion 38:46 Main Event Build-Up: Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and CM Punk 41:00 Fan Reactions and Storyline Critique 54:41 WrestleMania Week Schedule and Announcements 57:13 Patreon and Platform Information 58:21 Final Wrap-Up and Future Content Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1h 1m
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    Wrestling Soup. We're NOT a wrestling show. We're a show that HAPPENS to talk about wrestling. LIVE every Thursday Night 7:30pm EST {Friday 12:30am GMT or 0030 UTC for International Listeners} Chat LIVE during the show @WrestlingSoup.com. Like us on facebook.com/WrestlingSoup @WrestlingSoup Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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      2011 - 2025
    • Episodes
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