WRESTLING SOUP
Wrestling Soup is a podcast that describes itself as not a wrestling show, but a show that happens to talk about wrestling. It airs live every Thursday night at 7:30pm EST, with audience interaction during the broadcast. The podcast encourages listeners to join the live chat at WrestlingSoup.com and supports community engagement through Facebook. It also offers a way for fans to become supporters via Spreaker.
Episodes
THE PROMOTION x THE COMPANY (Wrestling Soup 8.20.26)
Dragunov quietly exits WWE after sideliningTKO struggles building new stars properlyAttractiveness still drives major pushes hardSex sells remains core wrestling businessPunk Owens feud feels forced and weakLil Yachty Sunday main event appearance cancelledTicket prices may ease after SummerSlam flopBrie Bella shares extreme constipation horror storyPainkillers lead to ten-day bathroom blackoutDani
FINDING USO (Wrestling Soup 8.18.26)
Roman Reigns heel push feels inconsistentJey USO shines as cocky heel againSolo forced into Bloodline rushes storyBlack pepper necklaces segment poorly timedJacob Fatu reduced to mindless followerSmackDown stronger with Haku surprise returnLyra commits hard to broken bird gimmickChelsea Cardona Gunther segment lands wellMaxine Theory romance still feels awkwardBron Breakker Oba Femi feud starts st
JUMPING SHIP or THE GENIUS OF CORPO EVIL (Wrestling Soup 8.13.26)
Jericho Callis botch screwdriver spot mockedBayley contract nearing end possible AEWTraining videos with Mercedes raised eyebrowsTKO offers half-pay contract renewalsVal Venis spreads vaccine conspiracy nonsenseSmackDown expanding back to three hoursMore house shows and summer tours comingCorbin and Cass returns feel pointlessMaxine character turned overly plastic weirdTessa Blanchard free agent M
STYLES NO SUBSTANCE or NO MI GUSTA ROMAN REIGNS (Wrestling Soup 8.11.26)
AJ Styles son chair setup controversy debatedNepo babies and helicopter parenting criticizedAJ Styles history of dumb public commentsRoman Reigns Mexico Lucha tournament announcedPredict Penta faces Roman in finalsBron Breakker has identity crisis promoLiv Morgan aims for thousand day reignBecky versus Stephanie title match teasedSolo forced into Bloodline after lossEddie Kingston fitness and lazi
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 14 (Wrestling Stew w/ @Lufisto
Cam Hendrix returns focused after timeoutNew gear logo and better attitude shownWendy Choo beats stagnant PJ VassaPJ remains plateaued with no progressElijah Holyfield versus sloppy Chris IslandChris loses rhythm and sells poorlyBubba confronts frustrated Elijah post-matchShady El Nahas debuts as judo OlympianTiffany Stratton boyfriend in first matchCam Hendrix wins solid main eventShady shows str
IGNORE THE WARNINGS (Wrestling Soup 8.6.26)
Vets criticize modern wrestling direction heavilyBischoff agrees Roman most overpushed everShapiro prioritizes profitability over fan experienceNetflix censors Becky Dom sex commentBabyface heel distinctions completely blurred nowHigh flying moves overused and cheapenedDamian Priest lost early creative sparkBrock Lesnar officially announces full retirementMalakai Black debuts new shaved head lookP
JUST ONE BIG 80s SITCOM (Wrestling Soup 8.5.26)
Lagana interview pure Triple H glazingRoman Reigns still confusing babyface heelLA Knight sharp challenge to RomanRoyce Keys gets Bloodline exposure pushBig Cass returns after eight yearsBecky Lynch returns as babyfaceFirst acknowledgment of Dom sleeping aroundChad Gable Penta bury the hatchetDominik gatekeeps Chad as non-luchaDanhausen completely ignored and shaken offLyra crackhead gimmick ideas
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 13 (Wrestling Stew w/ @Lufisto
LUFISTOYouTube: @LuFistoOfficialFacebook: facebook.com/LuFistoInstagram: @LuFisto_arts_and_prowrestlingX: @LuFistoUpcoming documentary: lufistodoc.comJEFF LIPPMANYouTube: @GardenofThoughtpodFacebook: Jeffrey LippmanX: @Dos_EvilBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
SLUMBERSLAM POST SHOW NIGHT 2 (Wrestling Soup 8.2.26)
World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Seth Rollins Interim WWE Women’s Championship Ladder Match: Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill vs. Chelsea Green vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Lash Legend No. 1 Contender for Undisputed WWE Championship: Finn Balor vs. Sami Zayn Intercontinental Championship: Penta (c) vs. Chad Gable United States Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Baron Corbin "Huma
SLUMBERSLAM POST SHOW NIGHT 1 (Wrestling Soup 8.1.26) w/ @iamjondraper
Women’s World Championship Match: Liv Morgan (c) defeated Iyo Sky to retain the title. Six-Man Tag Team Match: LA Knight, Royce Keys, and Solo Sikoa defeated The Usos and Jacob Fatu. Singles Match: Gunther defeated Nick Aldis via submission. Six-Woman Tag Team Match: Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, and Lainey Reid) defeated The Bella Twins and Paige. Undisputed WWE Championship Match:
THE OLD OUTLIVE THE WEAK (Wrestling Soup 7.30.26)
New Day unicorn video full of symbolismGolden chains represent WWE golden handcuffsBroken horn unicorn likely symbolizes Big EMiddle-aged wrestlers more creative than young onesIndies lack strong characters and personalitiesSummerSlam tickets dropped to twenty-five dollarsNetflix executives reportedly unimpressed with RawOba Femi character feels weak and confusedBrock Lesnar Hell in a Cell match d
RUNNING UP A HILL (Wrestling Soup 7.27.26)
Danhausen & Joe Hendry dance segmentThe missed point of Danhausen appealOba Femi neuteredSol Ruca unsafe and overwhelmed?Roman running up that hillSeth Roman exchange boring and repetitiveBayley AEW move makes financial senseMichael Cole overpaid due to longevityOverall Raw lacked depth and creativityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/s
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 12 (Wrestling Stew w/ @Lufisto
Follow the host of the Wrestling Stew here:LUFISTOYouTube: @LuFistoOfficialFacebook: facebook.com/LuFistoInstagram: @LuFisto_arts_and_prowrestlingX: @LuFistoUpcoming documentary: lufistodoc.comJEFF LIPPMANYouTube: @GardenofThoughtpodFacebook: Jeffrey LippmanX: @Dos_EvilBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
THE QUIETEST BUSFLIP (Wrestling Soup 7.23.26)
Zelina Vega goes full goth nowAleister Black career squandered by companiesTriple H jealousy of talents speculatedParental resentment of kids' success discussedShotzi as Triple H midlife fantasyMandy Rose OnlyFans release still oddRecent WWE releases list reviewedBo Dallas belief gimmick potential missedTiffany Stratton handles online hate wellMercedes Monet DJing All In afterpartySamoa Joe Dark S
RAW IS HELL or IM NOT RAW IM DRUNK (Wrestling Soup 7.21.26)
Discussed Monday Night Raw booking issuesAustin Theory looks like a Briscoe nowMaxine Dupri copying Liv Morgan's actLyra Valkyria awkward drunken heel promoLA Knight called out Shield overpushCrowd confused by Roman and SethJacob Fatu turned into Roman's bitchPaul Heyman promo stretched thin nothingPenta and Gable match praised highlySolo Sikoa salmon blazer look criticizedCommentary missed La Kni
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 11 (Wrestling Stew w/ @Lufisto)
LUFISTOYouTube: @LuFistoOfficialFacebook: facebook.com/LuFistoInstagram: @LuFisto_arts_and_prowrestlingX: @LuFistoUpcoming documentary: lufistodoc.comJEFF LIPPMANYouTube: @GardenofThoughtpodFacebook: Jeffrey LippmanX: @Dos_EvilBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
THE DAY JOEY WENT TO AEW (Frank & Gus 7.17.26)
Joe attended AEW Collision taping in BostonTony Khan appeared with long armsBig Show commentating on Collision unnoticedCrowd mostly older middle-class fansLittle merch available at venueWill Ospreay opened with long matchJungle Boy versus Nick Wayne criticized heavilySpot-heavy death match style wrestlingCiampa got strong local hero reactionBoston's own Mercedes Mone`booed by someToo many matches
SATURDAY NIGHTS MAIN EVENT POST OP SHOW (Wrestling Soup 7.18.26)
Discussed Saturday Night's Main Event from MSGCriticized Jalen Brunson's lifeless performanceRoman Reigns overly praises NBA playerTrick Williams showed basic wrestling mistakesFatal Influence won women's tag titlesStephanie awkwardly interviewed Oba FemiDanhausen match was fun fan serviceLyra's new look heavily criticizedLyra versus Bayley match was solidCody and Punk tag match well doneFrustrate
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 10 w/ @Lufisto
LFG Season 3 Episode 10Hosts Lufisto and Jeff LaufmanOutraged over Apollo Crews situationCarly Bright injury and release discussedBraxton Cole works PhD book gimmickArlen Lewis lacks fire as babyfaceSerena Linton versus Zina Stirling critiquedTerry Taylor gives heel coaching tipsMain event tag match highly praisedHot tag and storytelling executed wellBubba Ray coaches tag team dynamicsWWE releases
DOES WRESTLING HAVE MEANING ANYMORE? (Wrestling Soup 7.16.26)
Dead internet theory discussed with AI botsBaron Corbin's WWE return heavily criticizedEnzo and Cass potential returns speculated onWWE favoritism toward Rollins and Reigns slammedBaron Corbin working for very low payGangrel says wrestling lacks meaningful movesKurt Angle TNA years reviewed negativelyDark Side of the Ring called Jeff Jarrett-focusedHogan and Bischoff blamed for TNA declineDave Mel
SO RAW IT HURTS (Wrestling Soup 7.14.26)
Extreme summer heat complaintsBayley versus Nikki Cross matchBaron Corbin SmackDown returnMaxine Theory Otis segmentSeth Rollins Roman Reigns promoBloodline Hobbs storyline additionDominic Mysterio cooling off popularityLiv Morgan psycho character overuseKeith Lee divorce personality changeBecky Lynch postpartum depression talkGauntlet match number one contenderBrock Lesnar Oba segmentPossible Enz
CHOMP YOUR WAY TO A BETTER LIFE (Wrestling Soup 7.9.26)
Dark Side of the Ring TNA episode discussedVince McMahon heavily criticized by wrestlersBig Show signs new AEW contractBig Show praises Tony Khan publiclyHobbs happy in WWE after AEW exitSheamus expected to join AEW soonYoung Bucks vs New Day speculatedJungle Boy re-signs with AEWRandy Orton retirement concerns discussedCM Punk champ tour and possible departureDanhausen Knicks crossover at SNME me
BLAME THEM & SHAME US (Wrestling Soup 7.7.26)
Hosts banter about Tony Atlas interviews.Sheamus exits WWE after contract dispute.Debate rages over Sheamus joining AEW.AEW slashes All In London tickets.Raw features Roxy’s awkward cute promo.CM Punk defeats Sami Zayn for title.Maxine Dupri starts public cheating angle.Jey Uso’s divorce drama goes public.Seth Rollins promo flops in Chicago.LA Knight lands sharp verbal shots.Aldis and Pearce clash
OW MY AIs (Wrestling Soup 7.2.26)
Cassettes are making a comeback.Mason Rook lacks physical strength.Rook wears a blue swimsuit.Rook has zero in-ring personality.Looks and stories matter most.Paying traditional dues is obsolete.Paul Walter Hauser argues online.Sami Zayn faces title backlash.Zayn issued a defensive statement.Zayn possesses excellent wrestling skills.Zayn brings great Muslim representation.Few wrestlers truly deserv
AN INCONVENIENT UCE (wrestling soup 6.30.26)
Raw entertainingly terrible and hilarious.Jey Uso’s commentary sounds incoherent or impaired.Austin Theory buried hard across multiple segments.Oba Femi wins King of the Ring then shrugs it off.Brock Lesnar returns, kicks Oba in the nuts.Joe Hendry sings with Street Profits; gimmick thinning.Bird Girl turns goth/crazy heel in lazy fashion.Chad Gable’s theme sounds like AI-generated song.LA Knight
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 9 (Wrestling Stew 6.27.26) w/ @Lufisto
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 9 (Wrestling Stew 6.27.26) w/ @LufistoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
A NIGHT OF CHUMPIONS POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 6.27.26)
King of the Tournament Finals -- Jey Uso vs. Oba FemiQueen of the Ring Tournament Finals -- Iyo Sky vs. Liv MorganSeth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker (Steel Cage match)Women's United States Championship -- Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade CargillUnited States Championship -- Trick Williams (c) vs. Ricky SaintsUndisputed WWE Championship -- Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther vs. Sami ZaynBecome a supporter of thi
WWE IS FOR FUN! (Wrestling Soup 6.25.26)
notes.Catfishing story from Wrestling Rusty playedHosts react with dark jokes and banterTNA Elayna Black swimsuit promo under viaductTommy Dreamer spanking indie wrestler controversyDebate on vet authority and consent in wrestlingSammy Callahan’s weight gain and appearance discussedKeith Lee post-COVID strugglesRoad Dogg potentially joining TNACriticism of TKO/WWE creative directionPaul Heyman’s b
DAY 974 OF WWE/TKO (Wrestling Soup 6.18.26)
Oliver Tree death discussed earlyRecent wrestler deaths mentioned brieflyKevin Owens wife drama analyzedLudwig Kaiser battery case updatedLash Legend appearance heavily debatedWhite House UFC event criticizedTNA fires Tessa and othersRoster talent evaluation coveredNo PPV this week notedEarly Raw SmackDown times comingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-s
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 8 (Wrestling Stew 6.17.26) w/ @Lufisto
LFG S3E8 Podcast SummaryLufisto and Jeff review the episode.Chris Island returns with strong heel work.Mason Holliday gets her release.Coaches assign three key matches.Gargano helps Jamie Garcia break habits.Owens works with Tristan Angels.Booker promises a new Xena.Xena shows major improvement vs Nikita.Solid but flat second match reviewed.Hosts praise better episode flow.Become a supporter of th
TWO COMPLIMENTS FOR SETH (Wrestling Soup 6.16.26)
Ava Raine on Libs Finisher podcast.Ava's deluded nepotism and lack of talent.Debate on Lash Legends looks and racism.Liv Morgan stalker ruled insane.Roman and Bloodline dominate Raw.Crowd cheers Bloodline beating LA Knight.iO Sky wins best match.Danhausen segments feel overexposed.Charlotte vs Roxy poorly booked.Oba Femi defeats Dominik Mysterio.Oba hits Samoan wall.Become a supporter of this podc
HATE THIS ONE SECRET (Wrestling Soup 6.12.26)
Anime / Manga boom: Logan Paul buying original One Piece issues, Netflix adaptation bringing in new fans, surface-level vs. hardcore fans, and whether the bubble will burst.Attitude Era vs. modern wrestling (AEW fans ignoring the past).CM Punk’s body changes, TRT speculation, straight-edge lifestyle debates (especially for older wrestlers).Nancy Reagan “Just Say No” tangent and unrelated celebrity
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 7 (Wrestling Stew 6.9.26) w/ @Lufisto
LuFisto and Jeff break down the latest episode of WWE’s developmental reality show. They open with the contrived Shawn Michaels segment pushing “Carnal Carver” (Keanu) to NXT, then review the coaches’ assignments and three matches:Arlen Lewis vs. Tate Wilder (Gargano coaching): Clumsy and slow due to an early eye injury to Tate; both show promise but lacked fire and polish.PJ Voss vs. Mason Hollid
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 6 (Wrestling Stew 6.2.26) w/ @Lufisto
In this week’s episode, LuFisto and Jeff Lippman break down a very “old-school LFG” show packed with international flavor. The coaches (Kevin Owens, Booker T, Bubba Ray, and Natalya) assign three matches, including a women’s bout between Kali Bright and Bayley Humphrey (working heel), Elijah Ali (Elio LaFleur / White Eagle) vs. Malik Blade, and a strong main event between Mark The Router and Elio
RAW ON NETFLIX (Wrestling Soup 6.9.26)
90s goth opening banterOverseas WWE crowd energySol Ruca vs. BirdgirlBayley and Lyra storylineNia Jax fantasy bookingRepetitive Bloodline storylinesLA Knight promo analysisBecky and Chelsea reactionsWWE vs. AEW fansDominik and Oba FemiJudgment Day needs muscleChad Gable and PentaQueen of the RingKing of the RingIron Chef sign-offBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/
GETTING OLD IT'S EASY TO DO (Wrestling Soup 6.4.26)
Quick recap of the week of eventsMick Foley talks about wrestling in AEWRey Mysterio retirement talkWWE has Judgement Day fatigueLA Knight realizes he's getting older fastCM Punk might be juicing. Who cares?Nepo baby dream booking.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
60 FULL MINUTES OF TRASHING ROMAN REIGNS or RAW ON NETFLIX (Wrestling Soup 6.2.26)
0:00 – Ludwig Kaiser before Ludwig Kaiser10:45 – Roman discussion22:30 – Roman discussion33:15 – Roman discussion45:10 – Roman discussion55:50 – Roman discussion1:05:30 – Roman discussion1:16:15 – Roman Reigns and the boring Bloodline discussion1:22:45 – Show endBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 5 (Wrestling Stew 5.31.26) w/ @Lufisto
Released Veterans & Scripted Rookies0:00 – Holyfield's scripted promo4:15 – Kevin Owens avoids coaching7:30 – Andre Chase gets released11:45 – Braxton Cole vs. Chase15:20 – Kelly vs. Serena Linton20:40 – Serena's identity crisis24:15 – Tristan Angels vs. Holyfield28:50 – Show needs a cliffhanger31:20 – Plugs and wrap-upBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestl
HOW TO MAKE GARLIC BREAD POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 5.31.26)
0:00 – Spotify ad break complaints12:15 – Free AAA vs. WWE25:30 – Road to WrestleMania logic38:45 – Making garlic bread52:10 – Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther1:05:20 – Jade Cargill's near-disaster1:18:40 – Rhea Ripley retains1:32:15 – Main event entrance dragging1:45:30 – Roman vs. Jacob Fatu1:51:15 – Neutered and domesticated SamoansBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wre
CHEF BOYARDEE IS ALL ELITE (Wrestling Soup 5.28.26)
0:00 – Jacob Fatu's bad promo8:15 – Logan Paul court dates16:30 – Oba Femi threatens Brock Lesnar24:45 – Clash in Italy preview32:20 – Penta vs. Javon Evans41:10 – AEW's exhausting PPV49:30 – Dragon Lee and Enzo56:45 – Maxine and Austin Theory1:04:20 – MOD pizza is terribleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
RUBBED RAW AND SORE (Wrestling Soup 5.26.26)
0:00 – Jacob Fatu's bad promo7:30 – Vision and Joe Hendry15:45 – Weak GM Adam Pearce23:15 – Seth interrupts Montez Ford31:50 – Obafemi threatens Brock Lesnar42:20 – Clash in Italy preview50:10 – Penta vs. Javon Evans57:30 – Rusev and Ethan Page1:03:45 – Maxine and Austin Theory1:08:20 – Wrap-upBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 4 (Wrestling Stew 5.23.26) w/ @Lufisto
0:00 – Intro & Tate's Vignette12:15 – Matt Bloom's Coaching24:30 – Nikita vs. Bailey39:45 – Tate vs. Chris Island54:10 – Chris Island's Screaming1:04:20 – Chantal vs. Zena1:16:30 – Indie Consulting Pitch1:22:45 – Plugs & Wrap-upBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
SATURDAY NIGHTS COURT MANDATED POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 5.23.26)
0:00 – SNME overall card reaction11:15 – Vision vs. Street Profits23:30 – Club WWE merchandise subscription33:45 – Charlotte Flair's facial surgeries42:20 – 6-Woman Tag & Michin48:10 – Sol Ruca's botched finish55:45 – Penta vs. Ethan Page1:02:30 – Paige, Brie, Lash & Nia1:07:15 – Malakai Black & Wrap-upBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup-
TO SMASH or SMASH (Wrestling Soup 5.21.26)
0:00 – Intro & morning wake-up8:15 – Ludwig Kaiser elevator incident17:30 – Reading the police affidavit28:45 – AAA match cancellation fallout39:20 – Fan reactions & Facebook comments51:10 – Mason Rook's NXT match1:03:30 – SNME: Penta vs. Ethan Page1:14:45 – SNME: Vision vs. Street Profits1:24:20 – Darren Young comedy pitch1:29:15 – Women's matches & Wrap-upBecome a supporter of this p
RAW IS NETFLIX (Wrestling Soup 5.19.26)
0:00 – Michin and Keith Lee8:15 – Summer house show tour15:30 – Danhausen and Baron Corbin23:45 – Big Cass return pitch31:10 – Dana White power slapping38:20 – Sol Ruca promo struggles45:40 – Women's Tag Team Titles52:15 – Oba Femi and Nia58:50 – Iyo Sky's wedding photos1:05:15 – Brock Lesnar and wrap-upBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/su
THE FUTURE OF WRESTLING (Wrestling Soup 5.14.26)
5:10 - The "Big Fat Guy" Wrestling Trope12:15 - WWE Creative Slump & NXT Failures20:45 - The Discount Summer House Shows Tour32:30 - Brian Cage's Physique & AEW Criticism45:15 - Kevin Nash & Pro Wrestling Unionization55:40 - El Cuatrero's Prison Sentence Appeal1:07:20 - Wrap-Up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 3 (Wrestling Stew 5.13.26) w/ @Lufisto
Lufisto and Jeff Lippman return to break down Season 3, Episode 3 of LFG, but both hosts express major disappointment with the show's current format and "phony baloney" production. The episode is heavy on critiques, starting with a women's tag team match where Matt Bloom calls out the babyfaces for showing zero fear against a monster heel. Things get worse in the men's division, as the hosts disse
WEEK #841 or RAW ON NETFLIX (Wrestling Soup 5.12.26)
Anthony and Joe kick off the show where they praise Iyo Sky's ring generalship and pacing, while tearing into Seth Rollins' exhausting television presence following his match with Bron Breakker. The guys vent about WWE's creative drought, noting Bill Apter's visible disappointment, the deeply confusing babyface booking of Roman Reigns, and the lack of a proper televised send-off for Asuka. The epi
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 2 (Wrestling Stew 5.10.26) w/ @Lufisto
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WWE BAKCLASH POST @TheRCWRShow w/Lee Sanders (Wrestling Soup 5.9.26)
Post WWE Backlash show. Lee Sanders from the RCWR Show hosts Anthony, to run down what the hell happened at WWE Backlash. The Asuka farewell match? Also, the insidious intentions of Club WWE and the John Cena un-retirement invitational for the new John Cena championship belt. Danhausen already jumping the shark, and validating the hater-hausen criticisms on why this guy in WWE is a bust. Jake look
ITS TIME FOR BACKLASH (Wrestling Soup 5.7.26)
Anthony and Joe are back to break down this weekend's WWE Backlash: Tampa premium live event! With the dust settling from WrestleMania 42, the guys give their official predictions for the entire five-match card.Can Jacob Fatu dethrone the "cry bully" Original Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, for the World Heavyweight Championship? Anthony and Joe dive into the Shakespearean drama of the Asuka vs. Iyo S
RAW ON NETFLIX (Wrestling Soup 5.6.26)
0:00 – Intro / Raw Review: Asuka and Iyo Sky’s "Shakespearean" mist segment7:30 – Roman Reigns’ "cry bully" babyface promo and The Usos' return14:45 – Judgment Day rushed booking: Roxanne Perez hits Finn Balor with a hammer20:10 – The wrestling was good, but Seth Rollins' "I don't trust me" promo was terrible24:20 – Joe Hendry confronts Seth Rollins / Logan Paul conspiracy theories28:50 – Rumored
FRANK & BUS (Flip Soup Gus 5.4.26)
Anthony and Joe discuss the fallout of WrestleMania 42, beginning with the shocking departures of New Day members Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, which were reportedly sparked by "insulting" 50% pay cut offers . They critique TKO/Endeavor's pivot away from traditional wrestling storytelling in favor of a celebrity-heavy product, questioning if the company even realizes they are making a television
LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 1 (Wrestling Stew 5.1.26) w/ @Lufisto
Jeff and Lufisto kick off Season 3 of the Legends and Future Greats (LFG) show with a status update on Lufisto’s "titanium" shoulder recovery and a deep dive into the recent wave of WWE releases. They compare the current state of NXT/Evolve talent to The Walking Dead, meticulously analyzing why athletes like Tyra May Steele and Trill London may have struggled despite their high pedigrees. The duo
HIGH ON MEDIOCRITY or BUSFLIP 2026 (Wrestling Soup 5.1.26)
Anthony and Joe record from a temporary new space, discussing the transition to a home with an acre of land and the financial sanity of renting versus owning. They explore the "Dead Internet" theory and the prevalence of AI bots, while warning against the dangers of flaunting physical cash on social media. The conversation takes a culinary turn with a breakdown of Gordon Ramsay’s scrambled egg tec
DRUG ABUSE, NDA's, AND RETIREMENTS: THE MUSICAL (Frank & Gus 4.24.26)
Anthony and Joe break down the latest in wrestling news, starting with a wave of retirement announcements including Pat McAfee, Nikki Bella, and Billy Gunn's take on his own career future. The guys discuss the dangers of wrestlers overextending themselves across too many ventures, debate which WWE women could pull off a hardcore match, and riff on the absurdity of The Rock producing a Fighting wit
WHAT WILL TKO DO FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE? (Wrestling Soup 4.23.26)
0:21 – Sol Ruca & Jojo Siwa's brutal moment2:58 – Is Tony D'Angelo the worst NXT champ ever?10:27 – Bronn Breaker's future & OBA's momentum15:57 – Brock Lesnar retirement: Is Summer Slam the final match?22:58 – Billy Gunn on what's wrong with modern wrestling25:33 – Fan reactions to Billy Gunn's comments36:32 – WWE going to Saudi Arabia during a war zone41:21 – TKO CEO Mark Shapiro audio:
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 discussion1:
NIGHT TWO. (Wrestling Soup 4.19.26)
Anthony and Joe break down WrestleMania 42 Night Two in full — what delivered, what disappointed, and what it all means going forward. From Brock Lesnar's emotional farewell to OBA FMI, to the CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns main event, the guys give their honest takes on every match, the crowd, the booking logic (or lack thereof), streaming issues, celebrity involvement, and much more. Plus, live super
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 t
WRESTLEMANIA 42 BREAKDOWN PT.2 (Frank & Gus 4.17.26)
Timestamps:0:00 – Intro / Media Overload Before WrestleMania0:35 – How's Your Media Intake? Everything Feels Hollow6:04 – Is WWE in Its Death Throes?8:44 – Roman Reigns & the Fading Star Problem3:12 – Dan Hausen Curses Stephen A. Smith4:25 – Dan Hausen & Stephen A. Smith Interaction22:21 – WWE Needs to Lean Into Millennial Nostalgia29:09 – WWE Needs More Athletes30:51 – TKO / UFC & WWE
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 O
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 Reign
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
CM PUNK WAS RIGHT. TICKET PRICES ARE TOO HIGH (Wrestling Soup 4.8.26)
0:00 — Intro / Io Sky & WWE's censorship problem1:55 — Tiffany Stratton, Maxine, and chasing the Mandy Rose dragon4:59 — WWE's Puritan censorship on Netflix & the self-inflicted PG problem11:02 — CM Punk's Raw promo: breaking down what worked and why Roman can't respond15:27 — The Pat McAfee SmackDown segment: death rattle wrestling16:55 — Roman Reigns' limitations: prepped but can't impro
THE PRICE OF SILENCE (Wrestling Soup 4.2.26)
0:00 — Intro / The Egg Bit1:55 — Breaking Down the New Janelle Grant Filing6:05 — The May 2020 Incident (COVID Timeline)21:59 — Brock Lesnar's Alleged Involvement Begins25:38 — The Beating & What Vince Did to "Prepare" Her32:33 — WrestleMania 3 Weeks Out — What a Mess44:57 — "Hi, This Is Polish Joe" — The Texts Begin1:00:46 — The Suicide Attempt & Vince's Response1:09:21 — Chris Jericho Re
A RUSHED SHOW (Wrestling Soup 3.31.26)
Joe and Anthony break down a chaotic Monday Night RAW, tearing into WWE's last-minute WrestleMania card-building in Madison Square Garden. From Dan Hausen's "merch goblin" gimmick to the rushed Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar build. They also dig into the Seth Rollins/Gunther pairing that came out of nowhere, Cody Rhodes getting embarrassed by Stephanie McMahon, CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns feeling backward
IT'S JUST FEET GUYS (Wrestling Soup 3.26.26)
Anthony and Joe kick off with a wild story about a guy who returned an anime figure to eBay — covered in bodily fluids — and claimed "item not as described." From there the boys riff on WWE's $11,500 pasta dinner package at Clash in Italy, the growing list of AEW women who haven't wrestled in years, Ricochet's social media drama, the Bella Army's toxic fandom response, Willow Nightingale's thought
MELTZER-CORE or MIDDLE EAST MANIA! (Wrestling Soup 3.19.26)
0:00 – Cold open / Anthony & Joe react to Dave Core; Johnny Ace autograph talk13:57 – Official show intro: "Wrestling Soup, I'm Anthony Thomas, he's Joe Numbers"14:10 – WrestleMania season talk16:12 – AEW's latest PPV: "best PPV ever" discourse & death match wrestling debate21:25 – WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia — should it happen amid Middle East conflict?36:59 – **Main Topic: Ric
ONE TOOTH TO RULE THEM ALL (Wrestling Soup 3.17.26)
0:00 — Intro: Joe getting into the DanHausen thing; the show's chaos0:58 — WrestleMania build losing steam; San Antonio crowd praise2:15 — Randy Orton as the potential savior of WrestleMania's main event2:50 — Stone Cold Steve Austin's no-show on 3:16 Day in Texas5:34 — WWE's 31.6% ticket discount; bad sign for WrestleMania7:07 — Las Vegas WrestleMania costs; hotel prices skyrocketing8:18 — WWE sl
JUST ANOTHER WRESTLEMANIA (Wrestling Soup 3.12.26)
2:00 – State debates: Oklahoma, Florida, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Idaho8:00 – Mortgage situation & refusing to give up that 2% COVID rate12:00 – BlackRock's rent-to-give-back communities / modern sharecropping16:00 – Wrestling Soup intro17:00 – Sol Ruca on Stephanie McMahon's podcast; toxic masculinity & male vulnerability in wrestling24:00 – WWE's boomer creative problem & Kirsten's pro
A CURSE IN EVERY HOLE (Wrestling Soup 3.10.26)
0:00 - Intro & Seth Rollins' Ninja Army Discussion6:30 - Seth's Henchmen: Power Rangers or Wrestling School Students?13:00 - Logan Paul vs Austin Theory Storyline29:00 - CM Punk Confronts The Usos42:00 - Dead Uncle Drama & Family Feuds57:00 - Seth Rollins Figure Eight Choreography1:18:00 - Judgment Day Turns on Finn Bálor1:29:00 - Oba Femi vs Rusev Match1:42:00 - Dan Hausen T-Shirt Sales S
THE CANVAS YOU KNOW (Wrestling Soup 3.5.26)
LA Knight's elimination chamber slip and Logan Paul's comments about dangerous ring conditionsWWE uses cheap screen printing instead of proper dye sublimation to save $81K/yearRing canvas ads generate $14-36 million annuallyOne wrestler injury costs more than the entire yearly savingsWWE monetizes every canvas piece: $29-150 plaques, $400 name printing, charity donations, Panini trading cards10% o
I HAVE A THEORY-HAUSEN (Wrestling Soup 3.3.26)
• The Vision falling apart & Seth Rollins' new role• CM Punk vs Roman Reigns WrestleMania build• Rhea Ripley's breakup with Iyo Sky• Jade Cargill's backstage heat & Twitter drama• Gunther vs Dragon Lee - great match, wrong timing• Dan Hausen's WWE debut & mixed reactions• Penta wins North American Championship!• WrestleMania card concerns0:00 - Intro / Demolition Theme Parody2:43 - Raw
ELIMINATED CHAMBER POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 2.28.26)
0:00 - Intro & Snake Song0:58 - Show Begins: Initial Thoughts on Elimination Chamber1:32 - Women's Elimination Chamber Match Discussion3:46 - Tiffany Stratton Problems & Kiana James Debut7:40 - Raquel Rodriguez & Rhea Ripley's Size Discussion13:10 - Champion Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee (Women's IC Title)22:42 - AJ Lee's Legacy & Career Retrospective31:06 - CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor (World
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 me
JUST A SLEEPY TIME RAW (Wrestling Soup 2.24.26)
0:00 Intro - Seth Rollins Curse & CM Punk Promo1:05 Vince McMahon Saudi Buyback Rumors5:45 Price Gouging & WrestleMania Tickets9:55 Bronson Reed Injury & Learning Limitations15:31 The Vision Falling Apart22:30 Brock Lesnar Emergency Break Glass29:00 Atlanta Crowd Dead All Night38:25 AJ Styles Tribute Show & Missing Kurt Angle48:25 Jade Cargill Standing Around1:00:45 Prices vs Quali
THE PI$$ BOX (Frank & Gus 2.20.26)
Join Anthony and Joe for another episode of Frank and Gus! In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss Chicago weather, real estate nightmares in Gary Indiana, the Bears stadium controversy, Boston development projects, and plenty of wrestling talk including WWE's creative direction, Tony Khan speculation, and listener voicemails.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Weather Talk5:30 - Gary, Indiana Rea
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
RAW IS SATAN AND THATS GOOD! (Wrestling Soup 2.17.26)
Join Anthony and Joe on Wrestling Soup as they break down the latest WWE Raw episode! This week we're diving into:🔥 Raw's main event featuring Jovan Evans, Gunther, and Dominic Mysterio🎤 JBL and Corey Graves' commentary chemistry💬 Mercedes Monet's controversial $99.99 texting service🏆 The Intercontinental Championship picture with AJ Lee and Becky Lynch🤼 El Grande Americano storyline developments👊
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