MORE GIMMICK THAN HUMAN (Wrestling Soup 2/15/24)

00:00 Catching Up and Wrestling Opinions00:16 Debating Wrestling's Greatest Matches and Performances01:41 AEW vs. WWE: Narratives, Ratings, and Fan Loyalties08:34 The Impact of Social Media on Wrestlers' Careers09:18 WWE Releases and Wrestler Reactions14:28 Analyzing WWE's Strategy and Wrestler Futures25:42 The WWE Draft: New Rules and Speculations27:52 Wrestling Commentary and Fan Theories28:27 Natty's Potential Retirement and Legacy29:15 Ripley's Championship Reign and Becky Lynch's Position32:46 WWE Draft Predictions and Faction Changes36:57 NXT Talent and Draft Speculations45:27 Wrestler Career Transitions and Future Prospects49:26 Matt Hardy's Wrestling Future and Nostalgia in WWE52:11 Wrapping Up and Looking Forward- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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 Slam00:26 Diving Into Immigration Law with Expert Insights01:38 Gerald Lamel: A Deep Dive into His Background and Expertise02:44 Exploring the Complex World of Work Visas and Wrestling03:06 Speculations and Legal Insights on CMLL Wrestlers' Visa Issues07:04 Understanding the Intricacies of Work Visas and Immigration Law14:33 The Legal Framework of Specialty Work Visas Explained23:08 Concluding Remarks and Legal AdviceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

00:00 Diving Into Wrestling Metrics and Viewer Counts00:34 Exploring the Absurdity of Viewing Metrics03:12 Wrestling Soup's Take on AEW's Viewership Claims04:06 The Hilarious World of Wrestling Soup Math05:26 AEW's Billion Viewers and the Netflix Metric Madness06:29 The Comedic Genius of Wrestling Soup Unleashed11:43 Tax Season and the Goofiness of Rich People13:10 Wrestling Soup's Unique Take on Boston and Catholicism15:13 The WWE Universe: Seamus's Return and Fan Reactions26:29 Big E's Career and the Future of WWE Storytelling36:34 Wrestling World Gossip: Logan Paul's Baby News and More38:34 AEW's Ruby Soho Announces Pregnancy: Reactions and Speculations44:58 Oklahoma's Controversial Stance on Transgender Wrestlers01:03:30 WWE's Big Five Events: Strategic Locations and Future Plans01:10:39 Exploring WrestleMania's Ideal Timing and Locations01:15:35 AEW's Commentary Team Welcomes a New Voice01:16:34 Wrestling Gossip and Speculations01:16:45 Nikki Bella's Wrestling Future and Fan Reactions01:18:11 Wrestling Community's Mixed Feelings on Talent Moves01:18:39 The Impact of Wrestling Icons on the Industry01:19:16 Debating the Value of Wrestling Talent and Promotions01:23:13 WWE Women's Division: Challenges and Opportunities01:26:52 The Evolution of Women's Wrestling and Its Future01:33:33 Wrestling Championships: The Significance of Design01:50:32 Exploring Unique Championship Ideas in Wrestling01:52:54 Wrapping Up: Shoutouts and Future Plans- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Ronda Rousey’s WWE Saga and Tony Schiavone’s Take on Modern FansIn 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 Events00:25 Breaking Down the Latest in Wrestling: From Draft Announcements to Main Event Matches01:04 Analyzing Chad Gable's Heel Turn and Comparisons to Kurt Angle01:56 The Evolution of Chad Gable: From Underdog to Heel07:06 Exploring the Dynamics of the Alpha Academy and Future Speculations11:57 NXT's Rising Stars and the Impact of the Draft17:19 Seamus' Return and the Debate Over His Condition21:40 The Bloodline Saga Continues: Solo's Renegade Moves25:53 Rhea Ripley's Exit and the Women's Championship Scene29:24 Judgment Day's Future and Faction Dynamics31:05 Celebrating Wrestling Fandom and Biggie's Career Update32:15 Biggie's Transition to Commentary: A New Role?33:12 Wrestling Announcing Styles and Fan Preferences34:17 The New Day's Future and Fan Reactions36:58 Ronda Rousey's Controversial Moments and Backstage Behavior40:38 Exploring Ronda Rousey's Complex Personality and Career59:09 Tony Schiavone's Role and Fan Interactions in AEW01:05:38 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming ShowsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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 Chatter01:43 Diving into Wrestling Soup: Discord Tips and WrestleMania Recap03:29 The CM Punk and Jack Perry Controversy: A Deep Dive16:41 AEW's Leadership and Future Directions30:21 Switching Gears: Monday Night Raw and Triple H's Emotional Moment33:58 Reflecting on Wrestling's Evolution and Fan Engagement34:29 The Excitement of Current Wrestling Dynamics35:14 Wrestling Fandom's Highs and Lows35:41 Analyzing AEW's Challenges and Fan Loyalty37:03 WWE's Record-Breaking Achievements and Growth38:54 Speculating on Future WWE Storylines and Matches45:30 Exploring Damien Priest's Potential as Champion50:31 Fantasy Booking and the Future of Wrestling Narratives58:07 AEW's Struggles and WWE's Continued Success01:05:45 Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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 Introductions00:24 Going Live on Spreaker: A New Listening Option00:59 Reflecting on Wrestling Highlights and Shivani's Reaction01:53 The Controversial CM Punk Footage Discussion Begins04:40 Analyzing the Fallout and Reactions to the Footage18:39 The Young Bucks' Role and Backlash39:36 CM Punk's Alleged Threat to Tony Khan and the Hiss Heard Around the World46:56 WWE's Potential Response to AEW's Blunder49:03 Diving into Wrestling Drama: The Big Showdown49:47 The Controversy Around Jack Perry: Wrestling's Scapegoat?50:20 Astronauts, Commentary, and Wrestling Politics51:03 The Fallout: Wrestling Journalists and Hydration Woes52:31 The Incident Unveiled: CM Punk's Return Sparks Debate54:17 Wrestling Promoters Under Fire: Tony Khan's Leadership Questioned01:04:23 The Wrestling World's Response: Meltzer and Alvarez Weigh In- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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 Analysis00:34 Deep Dive into Roman Reigns' Epic WrestleMania Moment03:58 WrestleMania Night One Recap and Critique10:55 The Big Men of Wrestling: A Nostalgic Appreciation17:49 WrestleMania Night Two Highlights and Fan Reactions20:55 WWE Merchandise and the Future of Wrestling Characters26:56 Stephanie McMahon's Appearance and the McMahon Family Legacy28:35 Debunking Family Drama Theories29:02 Stephanie's Appearance: A Crowd Pleaser30:18 Welcoming Dave Sack: Wrestling Insights and Predictions30:39 Rikishi's Role and Future Match Speculations34:00 The Bloodline's Dynamics and Future Scenarios36:59 Wrestling's Evolving Landscape: NXT, Returns, and Draft Speculations44:48 Reflecting on WrestleMania: Night One vs. Night Two49:38 The Rock's Return and Future in Wrestling56:48 Closing Thoughts and Future DiscussionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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 Show01:13 Breaking Down the Matches: From Highs to Lows02:48 Analyzing the Drew vs. Seth Match: A Deep Dive06:39 Damien Priest's Big Win: A Turning Point for Judgment Day11:48 The Bubba Ray Dudley Surprise: A Match to Remember20:24 AJ Styles vs. LA Knight: A Match That Delivered25:27 Logan Paul's Controversial Victory: Fans React29:53 IO Sky vs. Bailey: A Women's Championship Showdown38:09 The Big Match: Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes38:15 Entrance Antics and Brandy's Appearance39:05 Match Analysis: Expectations vs. Reality40:19 Roman Reigns' Controversial Reign41:29 The Legacy of Roman Reigns and Future Predictions59:49 Post-Match Reflections and WrestleMania Wrap-Up- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

WrestleMania HighlightsThis 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 One00:31 Dissecting WrestleMania: Expectations vs. Reality01:33 The Cold Reception and Predictable Outcomes02:24 Pre-Show Highlights: A Rare Recommendation06:36 Diving into the Matches: Ripley vs. Lynch Disappointment11:52 Tag Team Chaos: Ladder Match Letdown18:35 Mysterio Family Drama Falls Flat23:05 Uso Brothers' Blood Match: A Missed Opportunity30:46 Women's Tag Team Entrance: Over the Top or Just Right?33:21 The Crowd's Reaction to the Match33:42 Analyzing the Match's Performance35:30 Gunther vs. Sami Zayn: A WrestleMania Highlight43:13 The Main Event: Expectations vs. Reality55:16 Reflecting on WrestleMania's Overall Impact01:07:53 Looking Forward to Night Two and Final Thoughts- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.