WRESTLING SOUP

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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. WRESTLEMANIA RAW AFTERMETH (Wrestling Soup 4.20.26)

    1D AGO

    WRESTLEMANIA RAW AFTERMETH (Wrestling Soup 4.20.26)

    Joe and Anthony break down Monday Night Raw the night after WrestleMania, covering every match, promo, debut, and storyline development. Topics include Roman Reigns and the Bloodline, CM Punk's move to SmackDown, the Cody Rhodes concussion promo, WWE's corporate ad problem, the Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary, and much more. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro / Tribal Chief talk & Roman Reigns discussion 1:06 – WWE's "Disney Adults" theory & the Roman fanbase 4:43 – Jacob Fatu fed to Roman / USOs back / Jay Uso's failed push 6:11 – Post-Mania roster shuffles, Ethan Page & Sol Ruca debuts 8:11 – CM Punk's goodbye promo & the fan altercation in Vegas 11:03 – Show intro / five days in a row / NXT Battleground pass 13:20 – Bronson Breaker busted open by Seth / hair & look changes 15:08 – Logan Paul & Dom / Austin Theory comparison / A-Town Down Under 16:11 – CM Punk vs. Cody: who's the heel? Crowd confusion breakdown 19:01 – Cody Rhodes concussed promo: best promo he's cut? 35:12 – Sol Ruca debut, Adam Pierce being awesome, women's division depth 38:44 – Only 4 matches in 2 hours 40 minutes / ad overload problem 41:18 – WWE's ad format vs. the old in-show app / Netflix commercial issues 43:33 – Wrestlers in every commercial / Cricket Wireless rant 47:27 – Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary: worth watching? 49:47 – Tony Hinchcliffe / Kill Tony / Netflix WWE deal tangent 55:03 – Finn Balor vs. JD McDonough / Judgment Day fallout 57:59 – OBA show up and say nothing / suit vs. ring gear debate 1:03:58 – Gunther's storyline dead after Brock leaves / Bronson Breaker vs. Gunther 1:08:07 – Jacob Fatu & Roman / crowd not reacting / Bloodline gang colors bit 1:11:53 – Overall show rating: 4 matches, depleted crowd, Vegas departure 1:14:55 – Outro / see you Thursday / shoutout to loyal daily listeners Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1h 16m
  2. You Might Also Like: Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob Pittman

    1D AGO ·  BONUS

    You Might Also Like: Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob Pittman

    Introducing Mike Milken: “Science could not move fast enough.” from Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob Pittman. Follow the show: Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob Pittman From the free market to medical research to philanthropy, Mike Milken has had an outsized impact on it all. In the 1970s he ushered in an explosive era of innovation that changed the world of business and even the world itself. By the ‘90s, when facing his own life-threatening cancer diagnosis, he was determined to accelerate medical research and produce faster cures. Over the decades his work has addressed a vast range of medical problems, public health concerns, economic challenges, and international issues. The Milken Institute is a powerhouse think tank driving research and dialogue and its Global Conference is a can’t miss event for leaders every year. In a rare interview, Mike reflects on his legacy, discusses the leaders he’s invested in, and speaks passionately about the future of the American Dream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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. NIGHT ONE (Wrestling Soup 4.18.26)

    3D AGO

    NIGHT ONE (Wrestling Soup 4.18.26)

    Wrestling Soup is BACK! Anthony, Joe Numbers E, and Jon Draper of Spitball Media break down WrestleMania 42 Night One LIVE from Las Vegas. From the chaos of iShowSpeed's wrestling debut, to Paige's emotional return, to the disaster of the main event — we cover every match, every moment, and every questionable booking decision. Plus, live Patreon chat reactions, grades for the show, and plenty of tangents you didn't ask for but absolutely needed. 🎙️ Hosts: Anthony, Joe Numbers E, Jon Draper (Spitball Media) 📍 Event: WrestleMania 42 Night One | Las Vegas 0:00 – Pre-show banter / WrestleMania 42 Night One first impressions 5:55 – Introductions: Wrestling Soup with Anthony, Joe Numbers E & John Draper 6:19 – Match 1: USOs & LA Knight def. Logan Paul, Austin Theory & iShowSpeed (6-man tag) 7:32 – Attendance numbers & women being pushed to Night One 9:26 – Bianca Belair pregnancy announcement reaction 12:35 – Match 2: Brie Bella & Paige def. teams in Fatal 4-Way Tag — Paige's massive return pop 21:45 – Live Patreon chat / Yé & sponsor overload on the ring apron 26:23 – Seth Rollins: Will he ever retire? A passionate rant 29:21 – Match 3: Jacob Fatu def. Drew McIntyre (Unsanctioned Match) 32:40 – ESPN app disaster: streaming issues all night 35:54 – WWE creative woes & the main event as a sign of Triple H running out of ideas 41:52 – Match 4: Becky Lynch def. AJ Lee — women's IC title (+ Paige backstory deep dive) 59:35 – Match 5: Becky Lynch def. AJ Lee recap continues / AJ Lee match breakdown 1:13:34 – Match 6: Gunther def. Seth Rollins (with interference/f*****y) — IC Title 1:26:48 – Match 7: Liv Morgan def. Stephanie (Women's World Title) — entrance, finish & future 1:35:09 – MAIN EVENT: Cody Rhodes def. Randy Orton — full breakdown & grades 1:46:32 – Best/Worst match of the night & overall show grades 1:56:29 – Wrap-up, Patreon shoutouts & Jon Draper's band Lament Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    2h 2m
  4. WRESTLEMANIA 42 BREAKDOWN PT.1 (Wrestling Soup 4.16.26)

    5D AGO

    WRESTLEMANIA 42 BREAKDOWN PT.1 (Wrestling Soup 4.16.26)

    Anthony and Joe kick off their WrestleMania 42 preview with a full breakdown of Night One — but first, they can't help diving into Roman Reigns' scathing video promo on CM Punk, Triple H's revisionist history tour, Nick Khan's bold WrestleMania 43 claims, and the looming question of WWE's Saudi Arabia deal as geopolitical tensions rise. Predictions, hot takes, and zero corporate slop. 0:00 — Cold Open: Where was this Ronda Rousey 10 years ago? 3:41 — Intro / WrestleMania 42 Breakdown Show 0:33 — Roman Reigns Calls CM Punk a Mark 6:20 — Roman vs. Punk: Two Very Different Career Paths 23:24 — Triple H on Fan Criticism & "Thinking About Tomorrow" 34:41 — "Philanthropy Is the Future of Marketing" — Stephanie McMahon 47:17 — Nick Khan: WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia Is Happening 52:54 — WrestleMania 42 Night One Predictions Begin 53:10 — Vision (Logan Paul & iShowSpeed) vs. USOs & LA Knight 57:46 — Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre (Unsanctioned Match) 58:58 — Stephanie vs. Liv Morgan (Women's World Championship) 1:03:08 — AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch (Women's IC Championship) 1:05:01 — Fatal 4-Way Women's Tag Match (Bellas, Charlotte & Bliss, Bailey & Lyra, Lash & Naya) 1:11:58 — Seth Rollins vs. Gunther 1:16:20 — Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton (Undisputed WWE Championship) 1:23:05 — Wrap-Up / Night Two Preview Tomorrow Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1h 25m
  5. THIS IS IT? (Wrestling Soup 4.14.26)

    APR 15

    THIS IS IT? (Wrestling Soup 4.14.26)

    Joe and Anthony break down the chaos surrounding WrestleMania as ticket sales continue to struggle, TKO takes heat from the fanbase, and Monday Night Raw delivers a go-home show that leaves a lot to be desired. From Vegas hotel mini-bar horror stories to the state of WWE's booking, no stone is left unturned. Plus full Raw recap including the Brock/OBA FEMI contract signing, CM Punk and Roman Reigns' go-home promo, Charlotte vs. Bird Girl, Stephanie Vaquer, Liv Morgan's music video, IShowSpeed, and more. 0:00 – Intro / WrestleMania Season Chaos 0:47 – WrestleMania Ticket Sales Are a Disaster 1:49 – TKO's Saudi Arabia Problem 3:30 – TKO vs. The Fanbase / Ticketmaster Squeeze 6:17 – Would Saudi Fans Even Come to WrestleMania Right Now? 7:49 – The Card in a Vacuum / WM Going Cheap 8:35 – Roman's Promo Acknowledges the Failure 9:03 – Live Ticket Numbers: 3,000+ Still Available 11:24 – Vegas Hotel Mini-Bar Horror Story ($400 Gone) 27:39 – Raw Recap Begins 28:20 – Brock Lesnar / OBA FMI Contract Signing 30:45 – OBA FMI's Breakout Promo 32:23 – IYO SKY Overworked / Women's Division Thin 33:21 – Nikki Bella Possibly Out of WrestleMania 45:55 – IShowSpeed, Austin Theory & Logan Paul Segment 57:19 – Charlotte vs. Bird Girl (Bayley) 1:04:36 – Stephanie Vaquer Promo / Liv Morgan's Music Video 1:16:09 – Usos & LA Knight vs. MFTs 1:19:07 – IYO SKY vs. Kairi Sane / Jade Cargill Discussion 1:25:51 – CM Punk & Roman Reigns Go-Home Promo 1:29:24 – Outro / WrestleMania Coverage Schedule Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1h 31m
  6. WRESTLEMANIA XXXXPENSIVE PREVIEW (Wrestling Soup 4.9.26)

    APR 10

    WRESTLEMANIA XXXXPENSIVE PREVIEW (Wrestling Soup 4.9.26)

    Joe and Anthony kick off with a deep nostalgia dive into classic arcade games, Sega vs. Nintendo rivalries, and the evolution of gaming culture — from beach arcades and LAN parties to streamers and speedrunners. From there, the guys shift into wrestling talk: WWE's creative direction under TKO, the internet's reaction to the worst-rated SmackDown in history, the Jelly Roll/Pat McAfee rumor, the CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns buildup, and a full breakdown of the leaked WrestleMania 42 two-night card. Plus: Jade Cargill's PED controversy, Finn Bálor's future, and why WWE keeps putting celebrities over logic. Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro & Chucky Doll bit 1:02 — One Piece, live action anime, and Michael Bay's Transformers crime 4:43 — Sega history: Alex the Kid, Sonic, Altered Beast & Streets of Rage 6:42 — The return of arcades & the "third space" crisis 18:15 — Watching streamers & gaming content creators 19:53 — Chris Chan, internet culture & the cancel cycle 20:57 — Pat McAfee's WWE debut reaction & booking confusion 33:47 — Jelly Roll reportedly added to the McAfee/Orton feud 36:36 — Show intro (better late than never) + responding to comments 43:16 — Worst SmackDown ever? YouTube dislikes & fan backlash 53:07 — WrestleMania 42 Night One card breakdown 1:08:04 — WrestleMania 42 Night Two card breakdown 1:43:10 — CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns preview & final thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1h 52m
4.3
out of 5
630 Ratings

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