A ROCK TO FAR? or GETTING RIDDLE OF ALL THESE CRACK HEADS (Wrestling Soup 3/1/24)

In this episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle dive into the latest happenings in WWE's SmackDown, discussing the standout moments and performances including The Rock's impactful appearance and interactions, Randy Orton's return, Naomi's in-ring status, and the dynamics leading up to WrestleMania. They also touch on the booing of Maxine Dupree, offering opinions on the fan reaction and wrestler support on social media. Additionally, the script delves into Matt Riddle's departure from WWE due to failing drug tests, highlighting the details Riddle shared about the situation. The episode wraps up with anticipation for Sting's final match and a brief look at AEW Revolution's lineup. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter 00:07 WrestleMania on the Horizon: Smackdown Discussion 00:35 The Rock's Return and His Impact 00:54 The Rock's Character Evolution and Crowd Control 01:08 Debate: Should The Rock Change His Music? 02:12 The Rock and Reigns: A New Dynamic 02:22 The Crowd's Reaction and the Cody Chants 03:01 Technical Difficulties During the Broadcast 03:46 The Maxine Effect and Sensitivity in Wrestling 05:25 The Future of the Bloodline and WrestleMania Predictions 06:38 The Rock and Reigns: The Tag Team Challenge 11:59 Naomi vs Tiffany Stratton: A Return and a Fall 14:47 Bailey vs Dakota Kai: A Turn and a Betrayal 19:27 Bron Breaker vs Zion Quinn: A Quick Finish 23:20 Carlito vs Santos Escobar: A Street Fight and a Return 24:41 Randy Orton vs Austin Theory: A Main Event Clash 26:48 Reflecting on Past Episodes and Future Plans 27:19 Behind the Scenes: Preparing for a Show 27:40 The Ups and Downs of Early Morning Shows 28:46 The Impact of Fan Engagement 29:58 The Controversy Surrounding Maxine Dupree 46:16 The Evolution of Randy Orton 51:01 Looking Forward to AEW Revolution 53:01 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead - 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 ✪=)＼ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.