CENA IS GONE WHAT WILL CHANGE? or NOTHING CHANGES (Wrestling Soup 12.16.25)

Join Anthony and Joe as they dive deep into the latest Monday Night Raw, dissecting the fallout from John Cena’s retirement, Gunther’s controversial win, and the current state of WWE’s creative direction. From hilarious opening banter to sharp critiques of booking decisions, this episode covers it all—plus, thoughts on Logan Paul, Nikki Bella, and the future of wrestling’s biggest stars. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, you’ll find plenty to laugh about and ponder in this unfiltered, passionate review. :gunshot: 00:00 – Cold Open & Banter: Reubens, fiber, and afternoon delight 01:10 – Anthony and Joe introduce the show 02:10 – Raw Recap: “Not trying” and the feeling of a series finale 03:00 – Gunther’s Booking: What did he do wrong? 05:00 – The Cena Conundrum: Why is everyone mad at Gunther? 08:00 – Storyline Analysis: Is WWE leaning on old tropes? 10:00 – The Foreign Heel: Are fans booing for the right reasons? 12:00 – WWE’s Creative Direction: Locker room reactions and missed opportunities 15:00 – Logan Paul in the Main Event: Is WWE out of ideas? 18:00 – Nikki Bella, Stephanie, and the Women’s Division 21:00 – Booking Blunders: Austin Theory, LA Knight, and crowd reactions 25:00 – WWE’s Business Model: International tours, ticket prices, and fan fatigue 28:00 – The Future of WWE: Can the product survive on hype alone? 31:00 – Side Tangents: Mr. Beast Land, Randy Orton, and Saudi Arabia 34:00 – Wrapping Up: Listener voicemails, final thoughts, and what’s next Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more wrestling reviews and discussions! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support .