About this episode
Join us for a lively discussion as we dive into the 2025 WWE Bus Flip, covering the latest round of wrestler releases and their potential next moves. Featuring insights, humor, and a mock draft of where released talents could end up, this episode has it all. From established names like Braun Strowman and Shayna Baszler to lesser-known talents, no one is spared from the analysis. We also tackle broader issues like the state of the wrestling industry, what’s next for these released stars, and even some entertaining off-topic moments. 00:00 Draft Day: Wrestling Soup's First Pick 00:32 Viral Video: The Philly Incident 03:54 Public Shaming: Mall and Train Station Stories 09:11 Wrestling Gossip: Shotsy Blackheart's Release 12:23 WWE Firings: Reactions and Speculations 26:12 Shayna Basler: A Career Retrospective 34:44 Cora Jade: The Rise and Fall 40:09 Office Gossip and Wrestling Rants 40:47 Social Media Conspiracies and Grammar Critiques 42:08 OnlyFans and Wrestling Crossovers 43:44 Corporate America and Job Security 45:56 Braun Strowman and WWE Releases 46:44 Reactions to WWE Firings 51:00 Wrestling Fans and Social Media 51:42 Future Prospects for Released Wrestlers 53:35 More WWE Releases and Speculations 01:16:32 Life After Wrestling 01:19:30 Scotty's Dichotomy: Too Hot and Too Cool 01:19:58 Jaka Jackson's Release and Fan Reactions 01:20:21 Malice Bait and Outrage 01:21:28 WWE's Cost-Cutting Measures 01:22:41 Industry Impact and Future Prospects 01:24:20 Economic Factors and Corporate Layoffs 01:31:12 Wrestling Fans and Social Media 01:39:35 NXT Salaries and Wrestler Responses 01:51:14 The Wyatt Six and Gimmick Failures 02:04:09 Final Thoughts and Farewell Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support .