About this episode
WWE and TNA Partnership, Jeff Hardy's Potential, and AEW's Future In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Mish and Joe discuss the groundbreaking partnership between WWE's NXT and TNA Wrestling, allowing talent to shine across both brands. They delve into Penta's controversial debut and potential to fill Rey Mysterio's shoes, and debate Jeff Hardy's claim that he could have been as big as John Cena. They also touch upon AEW's financial strategies and backstage dramas, including a humorous take on Jeff Hardy's influence in wrestling. 00:00 Introduction and WWE-TNA Partnership Announcement 00:32 Details of the WWE-TNA Collaboration 01:48 Fan Reactions and Industry Impact 04:07 Nielsen Ratings Controversy 07:23 AEW's Struggles and Criticisms 11:56 MJF's Promo and AEW's Decline 25:20 Brian Cage and AEW's Talent Utilization 35:27 Mercedes Moné's Career and Criticisms 45:04 AEW's Financial Impact on New Japan 46:11 Tony Khan's Influence and Rumors 47:52 Matt Cardona's Contract Controversy 49:11 Tony Khan's Business Acumen 55:38 Penta's WWE Aspirations 56:32 Rey Mysterio's Legacy and Successors 01:05:26 Royal Rumble Speculations 01:09:32 Jeff Hardy's Potential and Legacy 01:28:44 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support .