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Episodes
February 16, 2026 • 95 mins
2:00 - WrestleMania Ticket Pricing Controversy Analysis of WWE's expensive WrestleMania packages in Las Vegas
5:00 - Vegas Travel Costs & Accessibility Issues How expensive flights and accommodations are affecting WrestleMania attendance
10:00 - WWE's Disconnect with Fan Base Discussion of WWE being out of touch with their core audience's economic reality
15:00 - Physical Media Comeback DVDs, records, and CDs returning due to stre...
5:00 - Vegas Travel Costs & Accessibility Issues How expensive flights and accommodations are affecting WrestleMania attendance
10:00 - WWE's Disconnect with Fan Base Discussion of WWE being out of touch with their core audience's economic reality
15:00 - Physical Media Comeback DVDs, records, and CDs returning due to stre...
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February 13, 2026 • 85 mins
Timestamps:
0:27 - AEW News: Ishii & Orange Cassidy/Bad Bunny
1:52 - Masked Man Speculation & Paul Heyman's Expectations
9:30 - Vince Russo's Take on Stephanie Vaquer Speaking Spanish
12:02 - Super Bowl Halftime Show & Language in Wrestling
20:30 - Generational Gaps & Randy Orton's Evolution
27:30 - Undertaker at Bad Bunny's Concert & Presidential Wrestling Fantasy Booking
32:55 - AEW's "Abolish ICE" Shirt Controversy ...
0:27 - AEW News: Ishii & Orange Cassidy/Bad Bunny
1:52 - Masked Man Speculation & Paul Heyman's Expectations
9:30 - Vince Russo's Take on Stephanie Vaquer Speaking Spanish
12:02 - Super Bowl Halftime Show & Language in Wrestling
20:30 - Generational Gaps & Randy Orton's Evolution
27:30 - Undertaker at Bad Bunny's Concert & Presidential Wrestling Fantasy Booking
32:55 - AEW's "Abolish ICE" Shirt Controversy ...
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February 11, 2026 • 82 mins
🔥 Bron Breaker's hernia surgery and what it means for WrestleMania plans
🎤 CM Punk vs Finn Balor confrontation and Elimination Chamber setup
🏆 USOs vs Alpha Academy tag team title match
💪 Women's Elimination Chamber qualifiers
🎭 Liv Morgan, Dominik & Stephanie Vaquer storyline developments
🤼 LA Knight wins main event qualifier
⚡ Gunther's dominance and Dragon Lee dismissal
🎪 El Grande Americano vs Ludwig Kaiser comedy
Plu...
🎤 CM Punk vs Finn Balor confrontation and Elimination Chamber setup
🏆 USOs vs Alpha Academy tag team title match
💪 Women's Elimination Chamber qualifiers
🎭 Liv Morgan, Dominik & Stephanie Vaquer storyline developments
🤼 LA Knight wins main event qualifier
⚡ Gunther's dominance and Dragon Lee dismissal
🎪 El Grande Americano vs Ludwig Kaiser comedy
Plu...
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February 6, 2026 • 96 mins
- 0:00 - Intro & WrestleMania Season Talk
- 1:30 - Roman Reigns vs CM Punk Promo Discussion Begins
- 6:03 - Reading Fan Feedback & Criticism
- 15:30 - Defending Their Take on the Promo
- 25:00 - Why Wrestling Fans Are Divided
- 30:00 - CM Punk on Wrestling Fans & Powerhouse Hobbs Name Change
- 42:00 - Ricochet's WWE Legacy Comments
- 70:00 - Ricochet vs Jimmy Cornette Exchange
- 85:00 - WWE vs Indies: The Legacy Debate
- 95:00 - Wrap Up
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February 4, 2026 • 87 mins
Anthony and Joe tear apart the Roman Reigns vs CM Punk promo that Bleacher Report somehow gave an A+ rating. We break down why this WrestleMania build is lazy, tropey garbage, plus our takes on Monday Night Raw including Maxine's botched push, El Grande Americano's potential, and why the Bellas need to go away.
WHAT WE COVER:
Roman's "I hate you" promo is embarrassingly bad
The 12-year-old Colt Cabana podcast grudge is pathetic
Maxine ...
WHAT WE COVER:
Roman's "I hate you" promo is embarrassingly bad
The 12-year-old Colt Cabana podcast grudge is pathetic
Maxine ...
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January 31, 2026 • 77 mins
Women's Royal Rumble (0:00 - 19:30)
- Liv Morgan won; strong performances from Sol Ruca, Lash Legend, Ria Ripley
- Controversial dress code for female wrestlers discussed
- Bellas got surprisingly strong reactions
- Career match; Gunther won via submission
- AJ's ambiguous ending sparked retirement speculation
- Drew won clean; hosts criticized pre...
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January 30, 2026 • 97 mins
Royal Rumble 2025 pre-show discussion between Anthony and Joe, covering WWE's "Unreal" Season 2 documentary and the upcoming Saudi Arabia event.
Main Topics:
WWE Unreal Season 2 Criticism0:00-3:00
Triple H's creative leadership criticized
R-Truth's poor treatment highlighted
Questions about Triple H's competence
Saudi Arabia Shows39:30-44:30
WWE's relationship with Saudi Arabia criticized
Shows becoming purely transactional
Concerns about c...
Main Topics:
WWE Unreal Season 2 Criticism0:00-3:00
Triple H's creative leadership criticized
R-Truth's poor treatment highlighted
Questions about Triple H's competence
Saudi Arabia Shows39:30-44:30
WWE's relationship with Saudi Arabia criticized
Shows becoming purely transactional
Concerns about c...
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January 29, 2026 • 83 mins
0:00-3:00 - Package delivery complaints, weather discussion, snow in various states
3:00-8:00 - Cold vs hot weather preferences, people calling out for minimal snow, truck/four-wheel drive jokes
8:00-12:00 - WWE Evolution PLE ratings, women's wrestling viewership, Cardi B and Patriots
12:00-18:00 - Royal Rumble buildup criticism, Women's Rumble in Saudi Arabia, Eo in Puerto Rico
18:00-26:00 - Royal Rumble entrants, new Saudi wrestler T...
3:00-8:00 - Cold vs hot weather preferences, people calling out for minimal snow, truck/four-wheel drive jokes
8:00-12:00 - WWE Evolution PLE ratings, women's wrestling viewership, Cardi B and Patriots
12:00-18:00 - Royal Rumble buildup criticism, Women's Rumble in Saudi Arabia, Eo in Puerto Rico
18:00-26:00 - Royal Rumble entrants, new Saudi wrestler T...
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January 25, 2026 • 45 mins
Wrestling Soup's Saturday Night's Main Event XLII Post-Show! Anthony Thomas and Joe Numbers break down all the action from Montreal including the Cody/Fatu brawl, women's tag team action, Nakamura vs AJ Styles, and the Fatal Four-Way main event.Timestamps:
3:50 - Royal Rumble Predictions & Surprises
6:17 - The Rock Rumble Talk
13:04 - Saturday Night's Main Event Begins
13:07 - Cody vs Fatu Brawl Breakdown
17:56 - Women's Tag Ma...
3:50 - Royal Rumble Predictions & Surprises
6:17 - The Rock Rumble Talk
13:04 - Saturday Night's Main Event Begins
13:07 - Cody vs Fatu Brawl Breakdown
17:56 - Women's Tag Ma...
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January 23, 2026 • 86 mins
Join Joe and Anthony for another episode of Wrestling Soup as they dive deep into WWE's Unreal series on Netflix, discussing the controversial R-Truth situation, Triple H's creative decisions, and the state of modern wrestling. Plus: AEW's struggles, Hangman Page's latest controversy, and why JCW might be more entertaining than you think.
🎙️ Topics covered:
• WWE Unreal series breakdown - R-Truth's release controversy
• Triple H's ...
🎙️ Topics covered:
• WWE Unreal series breakdown - R-Truth's release controversy
• Triple H's ...
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January 21, 2026 • 84 mins
Join Joe and Anthony for their latest wrestling discussion covering WWE Raw, Saturday Night's Main Event preview, and industry news. Topics include Gunther vs AJ Styles career match, Becky Lynch's retirement announcement, the Trey Miguel controversy, and why JCW might be wrestling's unexpected hero in 2026. Plus: NFL playoff talk, Saudi Arabia stadium concerns, and hot takes on creative direction.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro & Show O...
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro & Show O...
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January 16, 2026 • 91 mins
0:30 - Epilepsy & Seizures Tangent
2:30 - Westboro Baptist Church & Religious Extremism
11:50 - Wrestling News: Roster Moves & Returns
14:00 - Powerhouse Hobbs Leaves AEW for WWE
24:00 - Tony Khan's Creative Control Comments
26:50 - AEW vs WWE Perception & Talent Comparison
33:00 - Tiffany Stratton's Return from Injury
37:50 - Character Development Issues in WWE
45:30 - Baron Corbin's Bizarre AEW Creative Pitch (Don Callis ...
2:30 - Westboro Baptist Church & Religious Extremism
11:50 - Wrestling News: Roster Moves & Returns
14:00 - Powerhouse Hobbs Leaves AEW for WWE
24:00 - Tony Khan's Creative Control Comments
26:50 - AEW vs WWE Perception & Talent Comparison
33:00 - Tiffany Stratton's Return from Injury
37:50 - Character Development Issues in WWE
45:30 - Baron Corbin's Bizarre AEW Creative Pitch (Don Callis ...
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January 14, 2026 • 92 mins
WWE RAW GERMANY RECAP
0:00 - Intro & international tour discussion
4:18 - Women's tag championship setup, Rio & Rio name
15:12 - El Grande Americano vs Jovan Evans
27:25 - Liv & Roxy confront Finn Bálor
30:35 - CM Punk/Finn Bálor Belfast match announced
43:58 - Women's triple threat tag match
50:17 - Stephanie Vaquer attacked by Raquel Rodriguez
56:00 - Jay Uso & Alpha Academy segment
1:04:05 - AJ Styles vs Gunther (confusin...
0:00 - Intro & international tour discussion
4:18 - Women's tag championship setup, Rio & Rio name
15:12 - El Grande Americano vs Jovan Evans
27:25 - Liv & Roxy confront Finn Bálor
30:35 - CM Punk/Finn Bálor Belfast match announced
43:58 - Women's triple threat tag match
50:17 - Stephanie Vaquer attacked by Raquel Rodriguez
56:00 - Jay Uso & Alpha Academy segment
1:04:05 - AJ Styles vs Gunther (confusin...
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January 9, 2026 • 94 mins
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - CM Punk's Republican Baby Raper Comments Controversy
1:38 - ICE Shooting Incident Discussion
3:49 - Political Climate & Extremism
12:24 - Ariana Grande & Wicked Discourse
17:32 - Jake "Something" Doyle Joins AEW
30:31 - WWE Roster Call-Ups: Grace, Williams, Legend, Evans
32:40 - Jade Cargill: The Unintentional Vader
39:10 - WrestleMania 2026 Predictions
41:10 - CM Punk Directing Movies & VHS Series
43:00 - Hol...
0:26 - CM Punk's Republican Baby Raper Comments Controversy
1:38 - ICE Shooting Incident Discussion
3:49 - Political Climate & Extremism
12:24 - Ariana Grande & Wicked Discourse
17:32 - Jake "Something" Doyle Joins AEW
30:31 - WWE Roster Call-Ups: Grace, Williams, Legend, Evans
32:40 - Jade Cargill: The Unintentional Vader
39:10 - WrestleMania 2026 Predictions
41:10 - CM Punk Directing Movies & VHS Series
43:00 - Hol...
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January 7, 2026 • 73 mins
[0:00-0:20] Opening banter - Joe making Jade Cargill references, Anthony catching up on wrestling news
[2:00-2:30] Introduction and show setup - Discussing Monday Night Raw's quality issues
[2:30-4:00] Raw show structure critique - Too many women's matches, lack of coherent booking, disappointing for live Brooklyn audience
[4:30-5:30] Kabuki Warriors vs Rhea/IyO Sky tag match - Best match of the night, good action but questionable pla...
[2:00-2:30] Introduction and show setup - Discussing Monday Night Raw's quality issues
[2:30-4:00] Raw show structure critique - Too many women's matches, lack of coherent booking, disappointing for live Brooklyn audience
[4:30-5:30] Kabuki Warriors vs Rhea/IyO Sky tag match - Best match of the night, good action but questionable pla...
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January 5, 2026 • 89 mins
Joe and Anthony discuss the current state of wrestling, focusing on WWE’s use of old footage, the Netflix deal, and the value of nostalgia content. They critique modern wrestling’s creative direction, the risks wrestlers take for fan approval, and the business of monetizing archival material. The conversation also touches on personalities like Chris Jericho, Mr. Beast, and the challenges wrestlers face after retirement, ending with...
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December 31, 2025 • 25 mins
Anthony Missionary Thomas breaks down the latest Monday Night Raw from the Kia Center in Orlando! With Joe on vacation, Missionary goes solo to deliver his unfiltered thoughts on the new streaming format, wild backstage drama, and all the in-ring action.
In this episode:
The Vision’s new member and Paul Heyman’s mic work
CM Punk’s return and his face-off with Bron Breaker
The Vince McMahon retirement lawsuit and behind-the-scenes revel...
In this episode:
The Vision’s new member and Paul Heyman’s mic work
CM Punk’s return and his face-off with Bron Breaker
The Vince McMahon retirement lawsuit and behind-the-scenes revel...
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December 27, 2025 • 73 mins
Join Joe for a solo, unfiltered, and hilarious holiday episode! From reflections on Christmas with pets and family, to rants about podcasting gear, wrestling fandoms, and the wild world of sports, Joe covers it all. Whether you’re here for the wrestling takes, the football rants, or just the laughs, this episode is packed with relatable moments and sharp commentary.
00:00 – Holiday Greetings & Pet Talk
Joe opens with holiday wish...
00:00 – Holiday Greetings & Pet Talk
Joe opens with holiday wish...
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December 24, 2025 • 70 mins
– Intro & Holiday Banter
– Show Length & Review Philosophy
– Sports Podcasts & Seth Everywhere
– Nikki Bella Segment & Rumors
– Wrestling Rumors & Conspiracy Theories
– Bronson Reed & Promo Styles
– Maxine, Becky Lynch, and Women’s Division
– AJ Styles’ Role & Hair Talk
– Jevon Evans’ Match & Enhancement Talent
– Raquel, Judgment Day, and Storyline Threads
– Bailey vs. Roxy & Character Development
– Gunther...
– Show Length & Review Philosophy
– Sports Podcasts & Seth Everywhere
– Nikki Bella Segment & Rumors
– Wrestling Rumors & Conspiracy Theories
– Bronson Reed & Promo Styles
– Maxine, Becky Lynch, and Women’s Division
– AJ Styles’ Role & Hair Talk
– Jevon Evans’ Match & Enhancement Talent
– Raquel, Judgment Day, and Storyline Threads
– Bailey vs. Roxy & Character Development
– Gunther...
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December 24, 2025 • 103 mins
LuFisto and Evil Dos cover the AAA GUERRA DE TITANES December 20th show.
- Rey Mysterio & Rey Fenix vs. El Grande Americano & Dominik Mysterio
Dragon Lee vs. El Hijo del Vikingo - AAA World Cruiserweight Championship Triple Threat Match: Laredo Kid (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Jack Cartwheel
- Niño Hamburguesa & Mr. Iguana vs. Bravo Americano & Rayo Americano vs. Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde vs. La Parka & Octagón J...
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