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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.

  1. THE CANVAS YOU KNOW (Wrestling Soup 3.5.26)

    1D AGO

    THE CANVAS YOU KNOW (Wrestling Soup 3.5.26)

    LA Knight's elimination chamber slip and Logan Paul's comments about dangerous ring conditions WWE uses cheap screen printing instead of proper dye sublimation to save $81K/year Ring canvas ads generate $14-36 million annually One wrestler injury costs more than the entire yearly savings WWE monetizes every canvas piece: $29-150 plaques, $400 name printing, charity donations, Panini trading cards 10% of one canvas generates $288K in merchandise alone ESPN partnership struggles and WrestleMania 42 ticket concerns 0:00 - Intro & Road Dog's WWE Departure 1:31 - WWE Creative Shakeup: Alexandra Williams Joins Raw 6:04 - Zoe Hines Signs with WWE (RFK Jr.'s Niece) 8:46 - WWE's Nepo Baby Problem Continues 17:25 - LA Knight & Logan Paul Expose Slippery Ring Canvas Issue 18:08 - The Ring Canvas Controversy Explained 19:12 - Dye Sublimation vs Screen Printing: The Safety Issue 20:25 - WWE Makes $10-36 Million Annually from Ring Ads 23:36 - The Math: WWE Saves Only $81K/Year with Cheap Canvas 25:50 - One Injury Costs $1-3 Million - The Dangerous Gamble 28:51 - WWE Sells Used Canvases for Hundreds of Thousands 31:06 - The $400 Name-on-Canvas Program at MSG 34:43 - Fanatics Partnership: Maximum Exploitation 38:38 - 10% of One Canvas = $288K in Merch Revenue 42:15 - Charity Donations: Another Revenue Stream 45:31 - Panini Trading Cards: Even Scraps Make Money 48:54 - ESPN/WWE Partnership Struggles & WrestleMania 42 Concerns 52:37 - Vegas Venue Broadcast Restrictions Backfire 1:02:05 - Dan Hausen Merch Sales Surprise WWE 1:09:16 - Tom Brady WrestleMania Rumors 1:18:25 - WWE's Priorities Problem & Corporate Greed Discussion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1h 26m
  2. You Might Also Like: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

    1D AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

    Introducing Do Not Disturb from MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories. Follow the show: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories Today’s story has a very surprising ending, and I do sort of tip off what actually happens early-ish on in the story, but I’d be very surprised if people actually pick up on it and put it together before I reveal what actually happened. Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #1 -- "Do Not Disturb" -- Two sisters take a vacation to Thailand, but the strange events that happen next would turn this into a nightmare (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2Wf0qKZ5fg)   You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast episodes on my YouTube channel, just called "MrBallen" - https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallen If you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. SERIOUS WRESTLING NEWS AT WRESLING SOUP: NO ONE CAN BE AUSTIN THEORY (Wrestling Soup 2.26.26)

    FEB 27

    SERIOUS WRESTLING NEWS AT WRESLING SOUP: NO ONE CAN BE AUSTIN THEORY (Wrestling Soup 2.26.26)

    Join Joe and Anthony for another unfiltered episode of Wrestling Soup! This week we're diving into: 🚗 Vince McMahon's wild Bentley crash and police encounter 🤝 Saudi Arabia's growing relationship with WWE 💰 Netflix vs Paramount Skydance battle for Warner Brothers Discovery (and what it means for AEW) 📺 AEW's uncertain future and declining ratings 👨‍👧 Eddie Guerrero's daughter calling out Vickie over memorabilia sales 📝 AJ Styles signs new WWE deal to coach young talent 🤳 Austin Theory's cringe "critics" promo and Paul Heyman's defense 🏆 Full WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 predictions Plus: Dan Hausen rumors, Tony Khan's glory, Julia Hart's mysterious disappearance from TV, and why we think Triple H is creating a whole new generation of wrestlers who'll eventually call him names. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Vince McMahon WWE Rumors 0:06 - Vince's Bentley Crash & Police Stop 0:47 - Saudi Arabia & WWE's Growing Relationship 2:06 - Old Owners & Vince's Wild Driving 10:03 - AEW Ratings Discussion 10:14 - Netflix/Warner Brothers/Paramount Drama 13:36 - What This Means for AEW's Future 21:24 - Tony Khan & AEW Future Scenarios 30:33 - Sherlyn Guerrero vs Vickie Drama 33:20 - Eddie Guerrero Memorabilia Controversy 43:33 - AJ Styles New WWE Deal 46:04 - Austin Theory's "Critics" Promo 47:01 - Paul Heyman Defends Austin Theory 51:12 - Charisma vs Work Ethic Debate 1:01:50 - WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 Card 1:02:00 - Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee 1:04:24 - CM Punk vs Finn Balor 1:08:44 - Women's Elimination Chamber Match 1:24:45 - Men's Elimination Chamber Match 1:28:48 - Final Predictions & Outro Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1h 34m
  4. LOVE BOMBING TRISTAN(Wrestling Soup 2.19.26)

    FEB 20

    LOVE BOMBING TRISTAN(Wrestling Soup 2.19.26)

    Joe and Anthony discuss wrestling news, celebrity culture, and random tangents in this wide-ranging conversation. Topics include Mercedes Mone's controversial fan subscription service, WWE's new wrestler trademarks, bad bunny's WrestleMania appearance, chain restaurant quality decline, baby naming trends, and a domestic violence case involving wrestler El ReAro and Stephanie Faher. The hosts also dive into Logan Paul's Pokemon card controversy, regional differences in fast food quality, and AEW's handling of the Brody Lee tribute merchandise. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro banter and Mercedes Monet discussion 1:14 - Mercedes Monet $100/month text service controversy 2:54 - Wendy's closing 360 locations 4:42 - Chain restaurant quality decline (Applebee's, Chili's, Five Guys) 9:14 - Wahlburgers and Fuddruckers discussion 12:14 - Ted movie and TV series 15:50 - Boston references and Mercedes Monet's accent 20:23 - Royce Keys Royal Rumble "secret" 24:30 - Bad Bunny WrestleMania 42 appearance 29:31 - Logan Paul Pokemon card controversy 33:30 - Pokemon name discussion 38:51 - WWE new trademarks: Dorian Van Dix and Tristan Angels 40:55 - Baby naming trends discussion 52:38 - El Rero domestic violence case and Stephanie Faher 64:30 - WWE European tour and Saudi Arabia show 81:17 - Seth Rollins press tour and Shawn Michaels comparison 90:25 - AEW Brody Lee shirt controversy and wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1h 33m
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