About this episode
This episode covers the swirling rumors about the possible reveal of Ricky Starks, and the ever-changing landscape of wrestling stables. The guys debate the merits of Austin Theory, Ricky Starks, and other rising stars, while reflecting on the booking decisions of WWE and the influence of Netflix on the product. You'll also hear their takes on John Cena's retirement match, the future of top talents like Gunther, and the challenges facing both new and veteran wrestlers. Plus, enjoy candid discussions about wrestling's international expansion, the business side of the industry, and plenty of hilarious side tangents about music videos, celebrity appearances, and more. 0:00 - WWE Rumors & Ricky Starks Speculation 15:00 - Austin Theory, Ethan Page, and the State of WWE Booking 30:00 - John Cena's Retirement & Future of the Roster 45:00 - International Expansion & Netflix's Role 1:00:00 - Wrestling in Pop Culture & Final Thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support .