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Wrestling Soup: WrestleMania Hype and AEW's Challenges In this episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle dive into the excitement surrounding WrestleMania, discussing the anticipation for matches, standout wrestlers, and the evolving dynamics of WWE's presentation, including more sexual and violent content reminiscent of the Attitude Era. They speculate on WWE's strategic moves, including potential shifts in direction possibly influenced by a move to Netflix, and the integration of UFC elements. The conversation also covers the impacts of new and returning wrestlers, their influence on the roster, and predictions for WrestleMania 40's main events. Additionally, the episode touches on AEW's current state, critiquing its talent utilization and financial decisions, including the signing of high-profile wrestlers like Jay White and Mercedes Monet (Sasha Banks), and their failure to significantly impact AEW's viewership and direction. The episode is replete with opinions on various wrestlers' potential, storyline development, and a candid discussion on the wrestling industry's broader trends. 00:00 Welcome to Wrestling Soup: WrestleMania Hype and Fashion Statements 02:06 Diving into the Attitude Era Vibes and WWE's Direction 04:29 Speculating on WWE's Future Moves and WrestleMania Predictions 06:03 The Rock's Role and WWE's Storytelling Dynamics 09:14 Wrestler Career Moves and AEW Speculations 11:47 WrestleMania 40 Match Hype and Predictions 18:08 Character Analysis and Upcoming WWE Documentaries 18:29 Reflecting on Brutus Beefcake's Career and Legacy 24:28 WrestleMania 40 Match Discussions and Expectations 30:34 The Art of Wrestling: Gunther's Unique Position 31:15 Utility Players: The Unsung Heroes of the Ring 31:41 Wrestling's Reliable Workhorses: From Bret Hart to Gunther 33:07 The Fascination with Wrestlers' Personal Lives 33:51 The Intriguing World of Wrestling Promos and Personalities 35:08 Exploring the Impact of YouTube Stars in Wrestling 36:25 The Controversial Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Debate 38:55 AEW's Struggles and Talent Management Challenges 46:51 WrestleMania Predictions and Excitement Builds 49:58 Looking Ahead: WrestleMania Plans and Wrestling Soup's Schedule - 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.