About this episode
In this episode, Mish and Joey discuss a wide range of wrestling topics, including the upcoming WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and final RAW on USA Network. The conversation covers key matches, potential surprise appearances, and the impact of significant returns to WWE programming. They also delve into a new article by Jesse Collins of Voices of Wrestling, which discusses the state of modern wrestling fandom and its perceived negativity, especially surrounding AEW. The hosts critically analyze the points raised in the article, express their thoughts on wrestling journalism, and respond to the issues within the wrestling community. Wrestling Soup tops off the episode with listener interaction, social media mentions, and podcast shoutouts. 04:22 Wrestling News: Ray Phoenix's AEW Issues 11:09 Wooden Teeth and Workplace Stories 14:27 WWE and AEW Comparisons 36:37 WWE Library and Streaming Services 45:56 International Appeal of Crown Jewel 46:29 Critique of Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Opinions 47:25 WWE's Strategic Moves and Financial Success 49:41 Saturday Night's Main Event Predictions 52:52 Discussion on WWE Women's Matches 58:55 Bronson Reed's Injury and Recovery 01:06:30 Nostalgia and Merchandise in WWE 01:17:20 Final Episode of RAW on USA Network 01:24:13 AEW and Wrestling Fandom Critique 01:32:32 Rant on Personal Choices and Burnout 01:33:33 Scaling Back on Social Media and Wrestling Engagement 01:34:27 The Evolution of AEW Discussion 01:36:44 Critique of AEW and Wrestling Fan Dynamics 01:38:50 Personal Reflections on Wrestling Consumption 01:40:40 The Toxicity of Wrestling Fandom 01:44:33 Finding Enjoyment in Wrestling Again 01:56:51 Final Thoughts on Wrestling and Social Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support .