About this episode
An intense discussion revolving around the contemporary state of wrestling, specifically AEW (All Elite Wrestling) and WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). The talk features profound critique of AEW's talent management, controversial matches, grappling with personal safety issues and the current state of wrestling fandom. Topics encompass Mandy Rose's anticipated return, speculation on Jim Ross's contract extension, the growth of TNA in Africa, and a unique hypothetical scenario regarding South African wrestling. Controversial figures such as Ultimate Warrior, and their percieved involvement in wrestling IN 2024, are also discussed. The conversation concludes with an announcement for the next episode. 00:00 Introduction and Initial Rant 00:31 Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms 01:05 The Bizarre Taste Phenomenon 01:32 COVID-19: A Practical Joke? 02:17 The Unpredictable Nature of COVID Symptoms 03:14 COVID Conspiracy Theories 03:24 The Randomizer of COVID Symptoms 03:34 Comparing COVID Experiences 04:46 The Evolution of COVID Variants 05:19 The Struggle with Recurring COVID 05:26 The Unpredictability of COVID Symptoms 05:46 The Absurdity of COVID Symptoms 06:21 The Wrestling Match: Samoa Joe vs Hook 08:43 The Aftermath of the Match 14:35 The Controversy of the Match 24:01 The Future of Hook in Wrestling 26:21 The Lack of Improvement in Hook's Wrestling 34:25 The Struggles of Exposure and Motivation in Wrestling 35:13 Critique of Wrestling Promotion and Management 35:38 The Impact of Fan Influence and Nepotism in Wrestling 36:10 The Controversy of Match Decisions 36:34 The Role of Wrestlers in Defending the Company 37:02 The Hidden Side of Wrestling Personalities 38:16 The Dilemma of Being a Heel in Wrestling 41:30 The Reality of Wrestling Fandom and Media Handling 42:40 The Impact of Wrestling Controversies on Talent 49:14 The Downfall of AEW and the Rise of WWE 55:19 The Toxicity of Wrestling Fandom 57:48 The Impact of Personal Life on Wrestling Careers 01:10:50 Crazy Steve's Unexpected Victory 01:11:11 The Inaugural African Title 01:11:53 The Unlikely Candidates for the African Title 01:13:39 The Future of Jim Ross in AEW 01:23:32 Hulk Hogan's Heroic Act 01:26:50 Ultimate Warrior's Controversial Views 01:29:46 Remembering the Ultimate Warrior's Promos 01:33:30 The Ultimate Warrior's Potential Impact on Today's Society - Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoup SOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/ Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup :shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼ https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestlingsoup Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support .