26 APR 2024 · 00:00 Catching Up and Wrestling Opinions 00:16 Debating Wrestling's Greatest Matches and Performances 01:41 AEW vs. WWE: Narratives, Ratings, and Fan Loyalties 08:34 The Impact of Social Media on Wrestlers' Careers 09:18 WWE Releases and Wrestler Reactions 14:28 Analyzing WWE's Strategy and Wrestler Futures 25:42 The WWE Draft: New Rules and Speculations 27:52 Wrestling Commentary and Fan Theories 28:27 Natty's Potential Retirement and Legacy 29:15 Ripley's Championship Reign and Becky Lynch's Position 32:46 WWE Draft Predictions and Faction Changes 36:57 NXT Talent and Draft Speculations 45:27 Wrestler Career Transitions and Future Prospects 49:26 Matt Hardy's Wrestling Future and Nostalgia in WWE 52:11 Wrapping Up and Looking Forward - Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoup SOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/ Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup :shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼

23 APR 2024 · In this episode of the Black Letter Body Slam, in association with the Hammerlock Hangover Podcast and the Wrestling Soup Network, host Evildose Jeff Lipman explores the crossover between law and wrestling, focusing specifically on immigration law's impact on the wrestling industry. He is joined by Gerald Lamel, a partner and immigration attorney at Dunlop Bennett and Ludwig, who shares his extensive experience in immigration law and offers insights into work visas and specialty visas, particularly those relevant to wrestlers and athletes. The discussion delves into the complexities of immigration for athletes, including visa fraud, the criteria for obtaining work visas, the legal implications of overstay, and the practical aspects of employing foreign talents in the wrestling world. Gerald Lamel also clarifies the distinction between different visa categories and the required legal standards for athletes wishing to work in the U.S. Additionally, the episode touches on Jeff's diverse interests and the broader legal and immigration services provided by Dunlop Bennett and Ludwig. 00:00 Introduction to Black Letter Body Slam 00:26 Diving Into Immigration Law with Expert Insights 01:38 Gerald Lamel: A Deep Dive into His Background and Expertise 02:44 Exploring the Complex World of Work Visas and Wrestling 03:06 Speculations and Legal Insights on CMLL Wrestlers' Visa Issues 07:04 Understanding the Intricacies of Work Visas and Immigration Law 14:33 The Legal Framework of Specialty Work Visas Explained 23:08 Concluding Remarks and Legal Advice

22 APR 2024 · 00:00 Diving Into Wrestling Metrics and Viewer Counts 00:34 Exploring the Absurdity of Viewing Metrics 03:12 Wrestling Soup's Take on AEW's Viewership Claims 04:06 The Hilarious World of Wrestling Soup Math 05:26 AEW's Billion Viewers and the Netflix Metric Madness 06:29 The Comedic Genius of Wrestling Soup Unleashed 11:43 Tax Season and the Goofiness of Rich People 13:10 Wrestling Soup's Unique Take on Boston and Catholicism 15:13 The WWE Universe: Seamus's Return and Fan Reactions 26:29 Big E's Career and the Future of WWE Storytelling 36:34 Wrestling World Gossip: Logan Paul's Baby News and More 38:34 AEW's Ruby Soho Announces Pregnancy: Reactions and Speculations 44:58 Oklahoma's Controversial Stance on Transgender Wrestlers 01:03:30 WWE's Big Five Events: Strategic Locations and Future Plans 01:10:39 Exploring WrestleMania's Ideal Timing and Locations 01:15:35 AEW's Commentary Team Welcomes a New Voice 01:16:34 Wrestling Gossip and Speculations 01:16:45 Nikki Bella's Wrestling Future and Fan Reactions 01:18:11 Wrestling Community's Mixed Feelings on Talent Moves 01:18:39 The Impact of Wrestling Icons on the Industry 01:19:16 Debating the Value of Wrestling Talent and Promotions 01:23:13 WWE Women's Division: Challenges and Opportunities 01:26:52 The Evolution of Women's Wrestling and Its Future 01:33:33 Wrestling Championships: The Significance of Design 01:50:32 Exploring Unique Championship Ideas in Wrestling 01:52:54 Wrapping Up: Shoutouts and Future Plans - Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoup SOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/ Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup :shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼

18 APR 2024 · Ronda Rousey’s WWE Saga and Tony Schiavone’s Take on Modern Fans In a comprehensive discussion, hosts Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle tackle a range of hot wrestling topics, from the latest WWE developments to Tony Schiavone's views on modern wrestling fans. They analyze the repercussions of recent WrestlingMania events, critiquing Chad Gable's new heel persona and pondering the futures of stars like Jimmy, Seamus, and Liv Morgan. The duo also dives deep into Ronda Rousey's controversial WWE criticisms, exploring her struggles and the wrestling community’s reaction. They discuss Ripley's injury and its effects on her career, as well as Schiavone's apparent discontent with fan interaction and his position in AEW. The episode aims to merge these divergent threads into a rich tapestry of wrestling culture today. 00:00 Kicking Off with Wrestling Soup: Recapping Recent Events 00:25 Breaking Down the Latest in Wrestling: From Draft Announcements to Main Event Matches 01:04 Analyzing Chad Gable's Heel Turn and Comparisons to Kurt Angle 01:56 The Evolution of Chad Gable: From Underdog to Heel 07:06 Exploring the Dynamics of the Alpha Academy and Future Speculations 11:57 NXT's Rising Stars and the Impact of the Draft 17:19 Seamus' Return and the Debate Over His Condition 21:40 The Bloodline Saga Continues: Solo's Renegade Moves 25:53 Rhea Ripley's Exit and the Women's Championship Scene 29:24 Judgment Day's Future and Faction Dynamics 31:05 Celebrating Wrestling Fandom and Biggie's Career Update 32:15 Biggie's Transition to Commentary: A New Role? 33:12 Wrestling Announcing Styles and Fan Preferences 34:17 The New Day's Future and Fan Reactions 36:58 Ronda Rousey's Controversial Moments and Backstage Behavior 40:38 Exploring Ronda Rousey's Complex Personality and Career 59:09 Tony Schiavone's Role and Fan Interactions in AEW 01:05:38 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Shows

15 APR 2024 · This episode dives deep into the wrestling landscape, contrasting WWE's remarkable WrestleMania achievements with AEW's internal struggles and fan criticisms, echoing WCW's past difficulties. It examines WWE's future directions with stars like Roman Reigns and the potential transfers affecting both leagues. Moreover, AEW's situation is critically analyzed, from Tony Khan's management and locker room morale to the changing perceptions among its staunchest supporters. The discussions include speculative future matchups, drawing insights from wrestling history, and offering technical advice to listeners. The narrative warns AEW of the need for major changes to avoid a downfall similar to WCW, rounding out with a look ahead to future podcast content and guest contributions. 00:00 Opening Banter and Wrestling Chatter 01:43 Diving into Wrestling Soup: Discord Tips and WrestleMania Recap 03:29 The CM Punk and Jack Perry Controversy: A Deep Dive 16:41 AEW's Leadership and Future Directions 30:21 Switching Gears: Monday Night Raw and Triple H's Emotional Moment 33:58 Reflecting on Wrestling's Evolution and Fan Engagement 34:29 The Excitement of Current Wrestling Dynamics 35:14 Wrestling Fandom's Highs and Lows 35:41 Analyzing AEW's Challenges and Fan Loyalty 37:03 WWE's Record-Breaking Achievements and Growth 38:54 Speculating on Future WWE Storylines and Matches 45:30 Exploring Damien Priest's Potential as Champion 50:31 Fantasy Booking and the Future of Wrestling Narratives 58:07 AEW's Struggles and WWE's Continued Success 01:05:45 Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead - Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoup SOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/ Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup :shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼

11 APR 2024 · This script delves into the controversy surrounding AEW's decision to air footage of an altercation between CM Punk and Jack Perry (Jungle Boy), exploring the subsequent fallout within the wrestling community, including reactions from fans, wrestling journalists like Dave Meltzer and Brian Alvarez, and the impact on AEW's branding and storytelling. It discusses the critique of the company's decision, the unexpected support for CM Punk, now with WWE, and the broader implications for AEW's public image and internal dynamics. Additionally, the script examines the ramifications of this event on wrestling storylines, the relationship between AEW and WWE, and speculates on the future directions of key storylines amidst this controversy. 00:00 Opening Banter and Introductions 00:24 Going Live on Spreaker: A New Listening Option 00:59 Reflecting on Wrestling Highlights and Shivani's Reaction 01:53 The Controversial CM Punk Footage Discussion Begins 04:40 Analyzing the Fallout and Reactions to the Footage 18:39 The Young Bucks' Role and Backlash 39:36 CM Punk's Alleged Threat to Tony Khan and the Hiss Heard Around the World 46:56 WWE's Potential Response to AEW's Blunder 49:03 Diving into Wrestling Drama: The Big Showdown 49:47 The Controversy Around Jack Perry: Wrestling's Scapegoat? 50:20 Astronauts, Commentary, and Wrestling Politics 51:03 The Fallout: Wrestling Journalists and Hydration Woes 52:31 The Incident Unveiled: CM Punk's Return Sparks Debate 54:17 Wrestling Promoters Under Fire: Tony Khan's Leadership Questioned 01:04:23 The Wrestling World's Response: Meltzer and Alvarez Weigh In - Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoup SOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/ Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup :shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼

8 APR 2024 · Kevin Castle and Anthony Thomas get into more about Kevin's Wrestlemania Night 1 thoughts and analysis of how the show went. Highlighting the embarrassing predicament of the Usos fail as a match, and looking deeper into what happened to Authors of Pain in their match and why they were disposed of for almost 10 minutes. The boys take calls from people at Wrestlemania and most notably talk to Lee Sanders from the RCWR Show.  00:00 Opening Banter and Wrestling Analysis 00:34 Deep Dive into Roman Reigns' Epic WrestleMania Moment 03:58 WrestleMania Night One Recap and Critique 10:55 The Big Men of Wrestling: A Nostalgic Appreciation 17:49 WrestleMania Night Two Highlights and Fan Reactions 20:55 WWE Merchandise and the Future of Wrestling Characters 26:56 Stephanie McMahon's Appearance and the McMahon Family Legacy 28:35 Debunking Family Drama Theories 29:02 Stephanie's Appearance: A Crowd Pleaser 30:18 Welcoming Dave Sack: Wrestling Insights and Predictions 30:39 Rikishi's Role and Future Match Speculations 34:00 The Bloodline's Dynamics and Future Scenarios 36:59 Wrestling's Evolving Landscape: NXT, Returns, and Draft Speculations 44:48 Reflecting on WrestleMania: Night One vs. Night Two 49:38 The Rock's Return and Future in Wrestling 56:48 Closing Thoughts and Future Discussions

8 APR 2024 · This video script features comprehensive discussions and analyses from the Wrestling Soup hosts, focusing on the highlights and key moments of WrestleMania, with a special emphasis on Night Two. Anthony Thomas, Joe Numbers, and Kevin Castle share their excitement and provide comparisons between the event's two nights, highlighting standout matches such as Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes and Bailey vs. EO Sky. They delve into the emotional conclusion of the main event, the unexpected victory by Damien Priest, and speculate on future WWE plans. The hosts balance their professional wrestling analysis with jokes and predictions, reflecting on the wrestling community's reactions and the emotional aspects of the event, including a touching gesture involving a gold Rolex once belonging to Dusty Rhodes. The discussion also covers fans' interactions with wrestling, encouraging a respectful but assertive stance towards the sport. The script captures the essence of WrestleMania's impact on fans and wrestlers alike, offering a blend of critique, nostalgia, and forward-looking hopes for the wrestling world. Welcome to the "PAUL LEVESQUE ERA". 00:00 Kicking Off WrestleMania Night 2: The Post-Show Begins! 00:16 WrestleMania Night 2 Recap: A Much Better Show 01:13 Breaking Down the Matches: From Highs to Lows 02:48 Analyzing the Drew vs. Seth Match: A Deep Dive 06:39 Damien Priest's Big Win: A Turning Point for Judgment Day 11:48 The Bubba Ray Dudley Surprise: A Match to Remember 20:24 AJ Styles vs. LA Knight: A Match That Delivered 25:27 Logan Paul's Controversial Victory: Fans React 29:53 IO Sky vs. Bailey: A Women's Championship Showdown 38:09 The Big Match: Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes 38:15 Entrance Antics and Brandy's Appearance 39:05 Match Analysis: Expectations vs. Reality 40:19 Roman Reigns' Controversial Reign 41:29 The Legacy of Roman Reigns and Future Predictions 59:49 Post-Match Reflections and WrestleMania Wrap-Up - Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoup SOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/ Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup :shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼

8 APR 2024 · After "WWE WRESTLEMANIA XL POST SHOW NIGHT 1 (Wrestling Soup 4/7/24)" w/Jon Draper Anthony Thomas, Dr. Brian Wright, Don Reynolds and White Chocolate, discuss their thoughts on Wrestlemania XL Night 1, before taking some calls from people in Philadelphia and people watching at home.  - Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoup SOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/ Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup :shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼

7 APR 2024 · WrestleMania Highlights This episode features a comprehensive discussion from the Wrestling Soup team—Anthony Thomas, Joey Numbers, and John Draper—expressing their critiques and commendations for WrestleMania's Night One, notably disappointed with several matches including Becky Lynch vs. Rhea Ripley. They give a special nod to CM Punk, Big E, and Wade Barrett for their pre-show panel chemistry, and hail the Gunther vs. Sammy Zayn match as a standout moment. Additionally, a lighthearted brainstorming session introduces 'Solar Eclipse' as a new tag team concept inspired by wrestler Storm, alongside the whimsical proposal of a branded product, 'Solar Eclipse Wipes.' The podcast ends on a note of appreciation for listeners, teasing the continuation of engaging content and community interaction. 00:00 Kicking Off with Wrestling Soup: WrestleMania Post-Show Night One 00:31 Dissecting WrestleMania: Expectations vs. Reality 01:33 The Cold Reception and Predictable Outcomes 02:24 Pre-Show Highlights: A Rare Recommendation 06:36 Diving into the Matches: Ripley vs. Lynch Disappointment 11:52 Tag Team Chaos: Ladder Match Letdown 18:35 Mysterio Family Drama Falls Flat 23:05 Uso Brothers' Blood Match: A Missed Opportunity 30:46 Women's Tag Team Entrance: Over the Top or Just Right? 33:21 The Crowd's Reaction to the Match 33:42 Analyzing the Match's Performance 35:30 Gunther vs. Sami Zayn: A WrestleMania Highlight 43:13 The Main Event: Expectations vs. Reality 55:16 Reflecting on WrestleMania's Overall Impact 01:07:53 Looking Forward to Night Two and Final Thoughts - Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoup SOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/ Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup :shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼