About this episode
In this episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts dissect the frustrations expressed by Bill Goldberg regarding his retirement from WWE. They discuss the lack of build-up for Goldberg's final match against Gunther and debate whether WWE dropped the ball or if Goldberg himself was to blame for not doing enough self-promotion. The hosts also delve into AEW's decision to hold an event at the Aragon Ballroom, discussing the pros and cons of the venue and how it reflects the promotion's current status. Other topics include thoughts on the current state of AEW's roster, potential matchups, and a lighthearted speculative conversation on Goldberg possibly joining AEW. The episode wraps up with reflections on the handling of legacy wrestlers' retirements and what WWE could do better in the future. 03:28 A Day in the Life of Tech Support 09:27 The Big Bang Theory and Nerd Culture 13:29 AEW's Venue Choices and Wrestling Culture 25:10 WWE vs AEW: The Ongoing Debate 45:15 Wrestling's Perception of Size 46:01 AEW's Marketing and Fan Engagement 55:59 Goldberg's Retirement Controversy 58:10 WWE's Treatment of Retiring Wrestlers 01:02:02 Comparing Retirements: Goldberg vs. Others 01:10:32 The Future of Wrestling Retirements 01:30:01 Final Thoughts and Show Wrap-Up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support .