About this episode
0:25 — Official show intro: "Wrestling Soup" with Anthony Thomas and Joey Numbers. 0:50 — Banter about the "Crown Jewel Post Show" and some lighthearted police siren jokes. Roman Reigns & Bronson Reed Match 1:30 — Discussion about the opening match: Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed. 3:20 — Anthony and Joe debate the match’s pacing, outcome, and the ongoing Bloodline storyline. 7:00 — Reflections on the "Australian Street Fight" and how it compares to other street fights. 10:00 — Commentary on the house show feel of the event and the crowd’s reaction. Women’s Crown Jewel Championship 14:50 — Transition to the women’s match: Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie. 15:50 — Analysis of the match, both hosts noting Tiffany’s regression and Stephanie’s role as the aggressor. 18:00 — Discussion about Triple H’s involvement and the awkwardness of the post-match celebration. Audience & WWE Creative 20:00 — Commentary on WWE’s creative direction, Triple H’s TED talk, and the challenges of keeping the product fresh. 22:00 — Banter about Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, and the need for stronger storylines and character development. John Cena vs. AJ Styles 27:00 — Recap of the John Cena vs. AJ Styles match, comparing it to a "greatest hits" performance. 30:00 — Reflections on the significance of AJ Styles’ and John Cena’s careers, especially for Australian fans. 33:00 — Discussion of the match’s many finishers and the crowd’s reaction. Women’s Tag Team Match 38:00 — Analysis of the women’s tag match: EO Sky & Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane. 41:00 — Thoughts on the end of the Kabuki Warriors feud and the future direction for the women’s division. Main Event: Seth Rollins vs. Cody Rhodes 44:50 — Main event discussion: Seth Rollins vs. Cody Rhodes. 47:00 — Critique of the match’s length, pacing, and outcome, with both hosts feeling the wrong person won. 50:00 — Reflections on the lack of crowd energy and the need for Becky Lynch at ringside. Closing Thoughts 55:00 — Final thoughts on the event, best and worst matches, and the overall direction of WWE. 58:20 — Outro: Thanks to listeners, Patreon plug, and sign-off. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support .