May 2, 2025 • 80 mins
In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Anthony Thomas and Joseph E. Numbers dive into the latest happenings in the world of wrestling, including a review of the recent TNA pay-per-view and a critique of WWE RAW's latest episode. The duo discusses a bizarre incident involving Leon Slater during a wrestling match, where he was uncaught after a jump, leading to a debate on wrestler safety. They also touch on Ricochet's recent comments about WWE ruining his passion, Samantha Irvin's claims of being shadow-banned on YouTube, and the launch of Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff's new wrestling venture 'Real American Freestyle Wrestling.' The episode wraps up with a mix of news, opinions, and humorous takes on the current state and future of wrestling.
00:00 Introduction and Recent Wrestling Highlights
00:32 The Leon Slater Incident
02:40 Critique of Dangerous Wrestling Spots
16:59 WWE and AAA Deal Speculations
20:22 AEW and WWE Talent Comparisons
34:08 Ricochet's Controversial Comments
41:58 Discussing Music and Shadow Banning
42:25 Comparing Music Video Success
45:19 Entitlement in the Music Industry
49:12 One Hit Wonders and Viral Songs
55:36 Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff's New Wrestling Promotion
01:17:16 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
00:00 Introduction and Recent Wrestling Highlights
00:32 The Leon Slater Incident
02:40 Critique of Dangerous Wrestling Spots
16:59 WWE and AAA Deal Speculations
20:22 AEW and WWE Talent Comparisons
34:08 Ricochet's Controversial Comments
41:58 Discussing Music and Shadow Banning
42:25 Comparing Music Video Success
45:19 Entitlement in the Music Industry
49:12 One Hit Wonders and Viral Songs
55:36 Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff's New Wrestling Promotion
01:17:16 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
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