About this episode
In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Anthony Thomas and Joseph E. Numbers dive into the latest happenings in the wrestling world. They start by discussing a relatively dull week leading up to WrestleMania, the effect of losing their longtime partner, and the apparent decline of AEW's relevance compared to WWE and TNA. They focus on Jordan Grace's botch, the Evolve Show, and the curious case of Swerve Strickland's antics on Vlad TV. The conversation also shifts to explosive promos like the one between Charlotte and Tiffany Stratton, showing the wrestling dynamics at play. The hosts dissect the crowd's reaction, the possible off-script segments, and how these promos build tension. They mention Vince Russo and Stevie Richards’ takes on these controversies as well. Additionally, Anthony and Joseph address the latest comments from Chris Jericho about his potential WWE return and his current situation in AEW. Other topics include Samantha Irvin's unexpected shift to music, Ricochet's WWE complaints, and more. 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap 00:25 Wrestling World Updates 00:56 AEW's Decline and WWE's Stability 02:42 Kenny Omega's Analogy 06:57 Booker T's Response to Swerve 18:20 Ricochet's Career Reflections 24:52 Samantha Irvin's New Venture 33:00 Generational Differences in Music Preferences 34:02 The Struggles of Aspiring Musicians 34:50 The Competitive Nature of the Music Industry 37:53 Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair Promo Analysis 43:43 The Role of Heels in Wrestling 01:01:17 Chris Jericho's Potential Return to WWE 01:05:31 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Shows Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support .