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Ronda Rousey’s WWE Saga and Tony Schiavone’s Take on Modern Fans
In a comprehensive discussion, hosts Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle tackle a range of hot wrestling topics, from the latest WWE developments to Tony Schiavone's views on modern wrestling fans. They analyze the repercussions of recent WrestlingMania events, critiquing Chad Gable's new heel persona and pondering the futures of stars like Jimmy, Seamus, and Liv Morgan. The duo also dives deep into Ronda Rousey's controversial WWE criticisms, exploring her struggles and the wrestling community’s reaction. They discuss Ripley's injury and its effects on her career, as well as Schiavone's apparent discontent with fan interaction and his position in AEW. The episode aims to merge these divergent threads into a rich tapestry of wrestling culture today.
00:00 Kicking Off with Wrestling Soup: Recapping Recent Events
00:25 Breaking Down the Latest in Wrestling: From Draft Announcements to Main Event Matches
01:04 Analyzing Chad Gable's Heel Turn and Comparisons to Kurt Angle
01:56 The Evolution of Chad Gable: From Underdog to Heel
07:06 Exploring the Dynamics of the Alpha Academy and Future Speculations
11:57 NXT's Rising Stars and the Impact of the Draft
17:19 Seamus' Return and the Debate Over His Condition
21:40 The Bloodline Saga Continues: Solo's Renegade Moves
25:53 Rhea Ripley's Exit and the Women's Championship Scene
29:24 Judgment Day's Future and Faction Dynamics
31:05 Celebrating Wrestling Fandom and Biggie's Career Update
32:15 Biggie's Transition to Commentary: A New Role?
33:12 Wrestling Announcing Styles and Fan Preferences
34:17 The New Day's Future and Fan Reactions
36:58 Ronda Rousey's Controversial Moments and Backstage Behavior
40:38 Exploring Ronda Rousey's Complex Personality and Career
59:09 Tony Schiavone's Role and Fan Interactions in AEW
01:05:38 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Shows


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This episode dives deep into the wrestling landscape, contrasting WWE's remarkable WrestleMania achievements with AEW's internal struggles and fan criticisms, echoing WCW's past difficulties. It examines WWE's future directions with stars like Roman Reigns and the potential transfers affecting both leagues. Moreover, AEW's situation is critically analyzed, from Tony Khan's management and locker room morale to the changing perceptions among its staunchest supporters. The discussions include speculative future matchups, drawing insights from wrestling history, and offering technical advice to listeners. The narrative warns AEW of the need for major changes to avoid a downfall similar to WCW, rounding out with a look ahead to future podcast content and guest contributions.
00:00 Opening Banter and Wrestling Chatter
01:43 Diving into Wrestling Soup: Discord Tips and WrestleMania Recap
03:29 The CM Punk and Jack Perry Controversy: A Deep Dive
16:41 AEW's Leadership and Future Directions
30:21 Switching Gears: Monday Night Raw and Triple H's Emotional Moment
33:58 Reflecting on Wrestling's Evolution and Fan Engagement
34:29 The Excitement of Current Wrestling Dynamics
35:14 Wrestling Fandom's Highs and Lows
35:41 Analyzing AEW's Challenges and Fan Loyalty
37:03 WWE's Record-Breaking Achievements and Growth
38:54 Speculating on Future WWE Storylines and Matches
45:30 Exploring Damien Priest's Potential as Champion
50:31 Fantasy Booking and the Future of Wrestling Narratives
58:07 AEW's Struggles and WWE's Continued Success
01:05:45 Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead
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This script delves into the controversy surrounding AEW's decision to air footage of an altercation between CM Punk and Jack Perry (Jungle Boy), exploring the subsequent fallout within the wrestling community, including reactions from fans, wrestling journalists like Dave Meltzer and Brian Alvarez, and the impact on AEW's branding and storytelling. It discusses the critique of the company's decision, the unexpected support for CM Punk, now with WWE, and the broader implications for AEW's public image and internal dynamics. Additionally, the script examines the ramifications of this event on wrestling storylines, the relationship between AEW and WWE, and speculates on the future directions of key storylines amidst this controversy.
00:00 Opening Banter and Introductions
00:24 Going Live on Spreaker: A New Listening Option
00:59 Reflecting on Wrestling Highlights and Shivani's Reaction
01:53 The Controversial CM Punk Footage Discussion Begins
04:40 Analyzing the Fallout and Reactions to the Footage
18:39 The Young Bucks' Role and Backlash
39:36 CM Punk's Alleged Threat to Tony Khan and the Hiss Heard Around the World
46:56 WWE's Potential Response to AEW's Blunder
49:03 Diving into Wrestling Drama: The Big Showdown
49:47 The Controversy Around Jack Perry: Wrestling's Scapegoat?
50:20 Astronauts, Commentary, and Wrestling Politics
51:03 The Fallout: Wrestling Journalists and Hydration Woes
52:31 The Incident Unveiled: CM Punk's Return Sparks Debate
54:17 Wrestling Promoters Under Fire: Tony Khan's Leadership Questioned
01:04:23 The Wrestling World's Response: Meltzer and Alvarez Weigh In
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Kevin Castle and Anthony Thomas get into more about Kevin's Wrestlemania Night 1 thoughts and analysis of how the show went. Highlighting the embarrassing predicament of the Usos fail as a match, and looking deeper into what happened to Authors of Pain in their match and why they were disposed of for almost 10 minutes. The boys take calls from people at Wrestlemania and most notably talk to Lee Sanders from the RCWR Show. 


00:00 Opening Banter and Wrestling Analysis
00:34 Deep Dive into Roman Reigns' Epic WrestleMania Moment
03:58 WrestleMania Night One Recap and Critique
10:55 The Big Men of Wrestling: A Nostalgic Appreciation
17:49 WrestleMania Night Two Highlights and Fan Reactions
20:55 WWE Merchandise and the Future of Wrestling Characters
26:56 Stephanie McMahon's Appearance and the McMahon Family Legacy
28:35 Debunking Family Drama Theories
29:02 Stephanie's Appearance: A Crowd Pleaser
30:18 Welcoming Dave Sack: Wrestling Insights and Predictions
30:39 Rikishi's Role and Future Match Speculations
34:00 The Bloodline's Dynamics and Future Scenarios
36:59 Wrestling's Evolving Landscape: NXT, Returns, and Draft Speculations
44:48 Reflecting on WrestleMania: Night One vs. Night Two
49:38 The Rock's Return and Future in Wrestling
56:48 Closing Thoughts and Future Discussions

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This video script features comprehensive discussions and analyses from the Wrestling Soup hosts, focusing on the highlights and key moments of WrestleMania, with a special emphasis on Night Two. Anthony Thomas, Joe Numbers, and Kevin Castle share their excitement and provide comparisons between the event's two nights, highlighting standout matches such as Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes and Bailey vs. EO Sky. They delve into the emotional conclusion of the main event, the unexpected victory by Damien Priest, and speculate on future WWE plans. The hosts balance their professional wrestling analysis with jokes and predictions, reflecting on the wrestling community's reactions and the emotional aspects of the event, including a touching gesture involving a gold Rolex once belonging to Dusty Rhodes. The discussion also covers fans' interactions with wrestling, encouraging a respectful but assertive stance towards the sport. The script captures the essence of WrestleMania's impact on fans and wrestlers alike, offering a blend of critique, nostalgia, and forward-looking hopes for the wrestling world.
Welcome to the "PAUL LEVESQUE ERA".
00:00 Kicking Off WrestleMania Night 2: The Post-Show Begins!
00:16 WrestleMania Night 2 Recap: A Much Better Show
01:13 Breaking Down the Matches: From Highs to Lows
02:48 Analyzing the Drew vs. Seth Match: A Deep Dive
06:39 Damien Priest's Big Win: A Turning Point for Judgment Day
11:48 The Bubba Ray Dudley Surprise: A Match to Remember
20:24 AJ Styles vs. LA Knight: A Match That Delivered
25:27 Logan Paul's Controversial Victory: Fans React
29:53 IO Sky vs. Bailey: A Women's Championship Showdown
38:09 The Big Match: Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes
38:15 Entrance Antics and Brandy's Appearance
39:05 Match Analysis: Expectations vs. Reality
40:19 Roman Reigns' Controversial Reign
41:29 The Legacy of Roman Reigns and Future Predictions
59:49 Post-Match Reflections and WrestleMania Wrap-Up
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After "WWE WRESTLEMANIA XL POST SHOW NIGHT 1 (Wrestling Soup 4/7/24)" w/Jon Draper Anthony Thomas, Dr. Brian Wright, Don Reynolds and White Chocolate, discuss their thoughts on Wrestlemania XL Night 1, before taking some calls from people in Philadelphia and people watching at home. 
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