About this episode
In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Mish dives into a variety of hot topics within the wrestling world. Joey is on vacation in Las Vegas, enjoying his time at the Whitney Houston slot machine. The show covers the fallout from Hulk Hogan's passing, and emotional homages to Hogan on both Friday Night SmackDown and Monday Night Raw. Mish also addresses the intense controversies surrounding Hogan's legacy, including the responses from various commentators and the extreme reactions on social media. The episode transitions into a recap of Monday Night Raw, including match highlights and promos from stars like Jay Uso, Bronson Reed, Paul Heyman, AJ Styles, and the Kabuki Warriors. It ends with a preview of the upcoming Summer Slam event and other content viewers can expect on the Wrestling Soup network. Join Mish for an in-depth review and commentary on the latest wrestling drama and storylines. 00:00 Introduction and Joey's Vacation 01:58 Reactions to Hulk Hogan's Death 06:57 Criticism of Hulk Hogan's Legacy 28:57 Jay Uso's Promo and Paul Heyman's Response 34:21 Mixed Match and AJ Styles' Performance 37:52 Seamus vs. Grayson Waller 41:25 Sev and Seamus: Rising Stars in the Ring 42:25 Naomi's Heel Turn: Embracing the Dark Side 44:16 Lyra's Painful Promo and Becky Stompers 49:42 Paul Heyman and Bronson Reed: A New Leader Emerges 51:01 Sammy Zane vs. Cross: A Battle of Truths 55:52 Bailey's Struggles and Future Prospects 58:02 Eight-Woman Tag Match: A Night of Surprises 01:04:03 Judgment Day Clubhouse: Pep Talks and Steam Decks 01:10:49 Gunther and CM Punk: The Addiction of Wrestling 01:13:32 Main Event: Bronson Reed vs. Jay Uso 01:20:28 Show Wrap-Up and Upcoming Events Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support .