WHAT WE WANTED, NOT WHAT WE DESERVED or SOUP IS RAW (Wrestling Soup 7.8.25)

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July 9, 2025 • 73 mins

In this episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts Anthony Thomas and Joe Numbers dive into the latest episode of WWE RAW, discussing everything from Braun Breaker's raw opening and Bronson Reed's explanation, to Paul Heyman's mic time. They express their mixed feelings about the show, noting that while WWE addressed many fan complaints, the execution left much to be desired. Highlights include Bron Breaker's emerging personality, Bronson Reed's confusing alignment, and the matches featuring Dragon Lee, Ludwig Kaiser, and Gunther. They also touch on the buildup to Saturday Night's Main Event and Evolution 2, plus a shocking real-life situation involving a break-in at Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch's home. The hosts share their frustrations and some laughs, peppering in insightful commentary on the current state of WWE and its characters.
00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions
00:18 Bron Breaker and Bronson Reed Analysis
01:08 Critique of WWE's Execution
09:20 Japanese Eye-Patch and Roxanne Perez Match Review
09:47 Judgment Day and AJ Styles Segment
10:24 Fashion Trends and Nostalgia
22:53 Zayn's Character Arc
25:12 Scarlett and Karrion Kross Discussion
32:43 Becky Lynch Promo and Women's Division Drama
35:14 Questioning the Friendship Timeline
36:00 Seth's Team Dynamics and Bron Breaker's Potential
41:17 Jay Uso vs. Bronson Reed Segment
42:54 El Grande Americano and Character Development
48:17 Gunther's Promo and Goldberg's Entrance
52:14 Penta vs. Seth Rollins and LA Knight's Push
58:10 Discussions on WWE's Current State and Future
01:07:21 Break-In at Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch's Home
01:12:14 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Content

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