Episodes

  • SURVIVOR SERIES POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 11/30/24) w/ @prowrestletimes

    SURVIVOR SERIES POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 11/30/24) w/ @prowrestletimes
    Dec 1 2024
    Join Anthony Thomas, Joey Numbers, and special guests Andrew Karluk and Phil Marks as they break down WWE's Survivor Series 2024. From the explosive War Games matches to standout performances and surprise outcomes, the crew dives deep into all the action. Highlights include a critical look at the Women's War Games match, the thrilling triple threat for the IC Championship, and the main event that featured Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and more. The episode wraps up with final thoughts, grades, and what's next for the ongoing storylines.
    00:00 Introduction and Survivor Series Overview
    01:51 Women's War Games Match Analysis
    10:53 LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
    22:12 Bron Breaker vs. Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser
    26:34 Gunther and Kaiser: A New Direction
    26:53 Seamus: The Intercontinental Title Hunter
    27:18 Bron Breaker: The Future Star
    28:22 Gunther vs. Damian Priest: A Savage Showdown
    29:48 Priest's Potential and Future Feuds
    36:07 Main Event: The Floodline vs. The Bloodline
    45:35 Final Thoughts and Match Grades
    54:35 Wrap-Up and Farewell

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    53 mins
  • SURVIVOR SERIES 24 PREDICTIONS (Wrestling Soup 11/27/24)

    SURVIVOR SERIES 24 PREDICTIONS (Wrestling Soup 11/27/24)
    Nov 28 2024
    00:00 Introduction and Hosts
    00:13 Survivor Series Preview
    00:59 Pre-Show Speculations
    06:59 LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
    15:58 Bron Breaker vs. Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser
    23:11 Gunther vs. Damien Priest
    33:25 Damien Priest's Potential Opponents
    34:14 Gunther and Bron Breaker Predictions
    35:18 Women's War Games Match Breakdown
    37:10 Naomi's Flashy Entrance
    39:03 Tiffany Stratton's Future
    42:31 Main Event Men's War Games Match
    45:48 Solo Sikoa's Role in the Bloodline
    01:02:43 WWE Network Shutdown
    01:08:21 Survivor Series Pre-Show Wrap-Up
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • FULL GEAR POST SHOW or LITERAL CAR CRASH (Wrestling Soup 11/24/24)

    FULL GEAR POST SHOW or LITERAL CAR CRASH (Wrestling Soup 11/24/24)
    Nov 25 2024
    AEW Full Gear 2024 Post-Show Review
    In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Mish and Joe break down AEW Full Gear 2024, dissecting the matches, the chaotic and confusing ending, and discussing everything from the solid hits to the disappointing misses. They cover notable matches such as Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley, Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher, and the hilariously absurd champagne celebration. The episode highlights the unpredictability, over-the-top commentary, and booking decisions that left fans puzzled. With insights into the future of AEW and humorous takes on its storyline and characters, this review is thorough and entertaining, showcasing the highs and lows of this year's Full Gear.
    00:00 Introduction and JD's Controversy
    00:52 Wrestling Twitter and AEW Reactions
    01:14 JD's Critique and Fan Reactions
    04:05 The AEW vs WWE Debate
    04:59 AEW's Fanbase and Product Quality
    06:41 Impact of AEW on WWE
    08:17 AEW's Core Fanbase and Wrestler Dynamics
    12:27 Personal Stories and AEW's Influence
    14:37 AEW's Booking and Fan Reactions
    18:23 Pre-Show Matches and Analysis
    25:43 Main Show Matches and Critiques
    54:51 Critique of Osprey vs. Fletcher Match
    55:58 AEW's Lack of Storytelling and Match Structure
    59:56 Champagne Celebration Segment
    01:03:40 Daniel Garcia vs. Jack Perry Match
    01:07:43 Takeshita vs. Ricochet Match
    01:16:20 Swerve Strickland vs. Bobby Lashley Match
    01:28:11 Main Event: Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley
    01:40:08 Final Thoughts and Show Wrap-Up
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • NOPEFLIX WASNT READY or THE TONY KHAN PROMISE (Wrestling Soup 11/21/24)

    NOPEFLIX WASNT READY or THE TONY KHAN PROMISE (Wrestling Soup 11/21/24)
    Nov 24 2024
    00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions to Wrestling Shows
    00:24 AEW Dynamite: A Comedy of Errors
    03:53 Production Woes and Audio Issues
    15:10 Roderick Strong and MJF: A Bizarre Feud
    20:51 The Absurdity of AEW Storylines
    31:10 Upcoming AEW Full Gear Predictions
    41:41 Social Media Misunderstandings
    42:42 Bobby Lashley's AEW Contract
    44:25 Tony Khan's Promises
    50:22 Wrestling Feuds and Missed Opportunities
    57:22 Ric Flair's Career Turnaround
    01:09:32 Linda McMahon's Separation
    01:14:31 Netflix's Underestimation
    01:16:01 Inflated Viewership Numbers
    01:17:41 WWE and Netflix Partnership
    01:20:42 Mike Tyson's Legendary Status
    01:21:15 Betting on Tyson vs. Paul
    01:30:38 Nostalgia for Physical Media
    01:42:58 The Future of Media Consumption
    01:54:58 Conclusion and Shoutouts
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • SMACKDOWN POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 11/22/24)

    SMACKDOWN POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 11/22/24)
    Nov 23 2024
    SMACKDOWN POST SHOW w/ Andrew Karluk
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    40 mins
  • PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE (Wrestling Soup 11/20/24) w/@KevZCastle

    PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE (Wrestling Soup 11/20/24) w/@KevZCastle
    Nov 21 2024
    Wrestling Soup: Wrestling Recaps, Streaming Issues, and the Future of WWE
    Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle discuss the drag week in wrestling, including issues with the Logan Paul and Tyson fight streaming on Netflix. They dive into the current state of wrestling shows, the problems with buffering, and how high viewership affects live streaming. The episode covers WWE's programming, including Raw, NXT, and speculations about the future, especially concerning Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. They also discuss the decline in women's wrestling, the potential return of Mandy Rose, and the creative challenges facing WWE. Meta-analysis of WWE's creative strategies and the impact of wrestler absences is also explored.
    00:00 Introduction and Weekly Wrestling Recap
    00:12 Technical Issues and Streaming Woes
    00:57 Jake Paul vs. Tyson Fight Analysis
    04:58 Speculations on Future Fights
    09:27 WWE and Trump Administration Connections
    13:04 Linda McMahon's Role in Education
    16:44 Monday Night Raw Highlights and Returns
    24:41 Gunther's Direction and Potential Storylines
    26:25 Critique of Women's Division
    29:19 Mandy Rose's Potential Return
    34:18 The Miz and Karrion Kross Partnership
    39:11 Factions and Creative Issues
    40:05 WWE's Strategic Planning
    46:37 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts
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    49 mins
  • BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO or SMACKDOWN POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 11/16/24)

    BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO or SMACKDOWN POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 11/16/24)
    Nov 16 2024
    Wrestling Soup Recap: WWE Raw, Smackdown & Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight Preview
    Join Anthony Thomas, Andrew Karluk, and Kevin Castle as they dive into the latest WWE wrestling events including a critical recap of Monday Night Raw, Smackdown highlights, and the speculation around upcoming feuds and title chases. They also tackle the heated discussion surrounding the WWE U.S. Women's Title Tournament, potential heel turns, and the future of major superstars like LA Knight and Shinsuke Nakamura. Additionally, they discuss the upcoming and highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, sharing their predictions and memories of Tyson's legendary career. The team also touches on the evolution of streaming services with live sports, specifically Netflix's foray into live sports streaming. Don't miss their insights on training development in wrestling and the latest in wrestling news.
    00:00 Introduction and Monday Night Raw Recap
    02:06 Netflix and Live Sports Streaming
    03:59 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight Discussion
    09:09 Smackdown Recap and Cody Rhodes Promo
    12:23 LA Knight and Santos Escobar Feud
    19:04 Motor City Machine Guns Stir Up Tag Team Division
    19:57 New Day's Anniversary and Potential Heel Turns
    20:20 Street Profits and Tag Team Dynamics
    21:06 Gargano's Heel Turn and Tag Team Turmoil
    21:38 Nia Jax vs. Naomi: A Disappointing Main Event
    22:43 Future of Women's Titles and Rising Stars
    26:11 Jade Cargill's Potential and Bianca Belair's Role
    31:44 AEW's Attendance Issues and Dave Meltzer's Credibility
    35:43 Betting on Fights and Netflix Streaming Issues
    36:26 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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    36 mins
  • WHO DID IT WORSE? or DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK (Wrestling Soup 11/14/24)

    WHO DID IT WORSE? or DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK (Wrestling Soup 11/14/24)
    Nov 16 2024
    In this episode, discussions cover various wrestling topics, including Dutch Mantel's response to Dave Meltzer's comments, AEW and WWE's recent events, and the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight. The show dives into Meltzer's criticism, showing love to Dutch's co-host James, the overall state of AEW and WWE programming, and insights into the anticipated boxing match on Netflix.
    00:00 Kokomo and John Moxley Adventures
    00:30 Wrestling Drama: AEW vs WWE
    00:56 Creative Issues in Wrestling
    04:48 Mike Bailey's Move to AEW
    07:26 Guns N' Roses and Wrestling
    28:59 Wrestling Fashion Faux Pas
    44:55 Crowd Reactions and Wrestler Returns
    45:45 Raw Review: The Worst of the Year?
    46:59 Main Event Confusion and Women's Division
    48:57 Bianca Belair and Jade's Future
    54:16 Boxing Talk: Tyson vs. Jake Paul
    01:10:34 Dave Meltzer Controversy
    01:21:41 Cat Antics and Random Discussions
    01:30:32 Upcoming Events and Farewell
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    1 hr and 28 mins