LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S2 EPISODE 2 (Wrestling Soup 7.2.25) w/ @LuFisto

In this episode of LFG REVIEW, Jeff Lippman and his wrestling legend LuFisto cover the highlights of Legends and Future Greats Season 2, Episode 2. They start off with an amusing discussion about French pronunciation and the show's continuing quest for a name. The episode features a detailed review of recent matches, including insights into the performances of Drake Moreau, Trill London, Dani Sekelsky, and BJ Ray. The hosts also discuss the different coaching styles of Booker T, Michelle McCool, Bubba Ray Dudley, and The Undertaker, as well as the composition of the teams. Throughout, they offer their personal critiques and observations on the contestants' progress and interview segments. Finally, the show touches upon the social media activities of the contestants and provides updates on upcoming promotions.00:00 Introduction and French Struggles00:56 Season Two Review Begins01:06 Meet the Hosts01:40 Booker T's Tantrum Recap02:34 Team Picks and Strategies09:15 Coaching Styles and Dynamics16:46 Match Analysis: Trill London vs. Drake Moreau24:39 Match Analysis: Summer Sorell vs. Dani Sekelsky31:14 Michelle McCool's Callback and The Hell's Gate32:09 Harlem Lewis vs. BJ Ray: The Promo and Match34:13 BJ Ray's Character Critique41:51 Bailey Humphrey vs. Hayes Jamison: Match Analysis52:07 Social Media and Wrestler Engagement54:31 Final Thoughts and Show Wrap-UpBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Join Anthony Missionary Thomas and Joseph e Numbers as they delve into the highlights and pitfalls of WWE Night of Champions and WWE Raw. They discuss the details of various matches, notable segments, and the creative decisions that left an impact. From the unexpected rise of certain wrestlers to the puzzling decisions by WWE Creative, this episode covers it all. They also touch upon the current state of AEW, Rusev and Seamus's intense match, and the many intricacies of WWE's ongoing storylines. Plus, they tease upcoming content and celebrate Wrestling Soup's milestone of surpassing 10k subscribers on YouTube!00:00 Introduction and Hosts Banter00:57 New Episode Announcement and LFG Series Discussion02:10 Challenges of Watching WWE Internationally03:43 Reality TV and Wrestling15:30 Transformers and Pop Culture Tangent23:17 WWE Night of Champions Review33:28 Intense Match Recap: Raquel vs. Ripley34:16 Street Fight Critique and Unintentional Humor34:40 Raquel and Ripley's Chemistry36:55 SamI and Kross: A Surprising Match40:02 Monday Night Raw Recap40:35 Ria Ripley and EO Sky's Promo Struggles48:15 Judgment Day's New Dynamics01:04:28 Gunther and Seth Rollins: Heel vs. Heel01:10:33 LA Knight's Struggles and Fan Loyalty01:12:53 Backstage Shenanigans with Chad Gable and the Alphas01:14:36 Kaiser's TV Absence and Creative Decisions01:18:37 Rusev vs. Sheamus: A Brutal Showdown01:32:19 Main Event: Sammy Zane and Penta vs. Bron Breaker and Bronson Reed01:37:52 AEW's Decline and WWE's Creative IssuesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Legends and Future Greats (LFG) Review Show: Episode 1 - A New BeginningIn this premier episode of the Legends and Future Greats (LFG) Review Show on the Wrestling Soup Network, hosts Jeff Lipman and LuFisto (Jen/Genevieve) dive into the start of Season 2. They introduce themselves and the format of the show, discussing their excitement and insights on the new season, including the return of various contestants and the introduction of new talent from EVOLVE. The hosts share their thoughts on key figures like Undertaker, Michelle McCool, and Booker T, and analyze the performances in early matches. They also explore the dynamics and potential of contestants like Tyra May Steele, Jasper Troy, Harlem Lewis, Chris Island, P Nasty, Danny, and more. The episode concludes with an animated discussion about the judges' decisions and future implications for LFG.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Special thanks to Phil Marks of PWT and Jon Draper of Spitball Media for joining the show. The WWE Night of Champions 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, delivered a night of significant title changes and tournament conclusions.In the main event, John Cena retained his Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk, thanks to interference from Seth Rollins. This sets up Cody Rhodes, who won the King of the Ring by defeating Randy Orton, to challenge Cena at SummerSlam.Solo Sikoa became the new United States Champion, defeating Jacob Fatu with help from Tonga Loa and a debuting Hikuleo. Meanwhile, Jade Cargill claimed the Queen of the Ring crown, earning her a shot at the WWE Women's Championship against Tiffany Stratton at SummerSlam.Other key matches included Rhea Ripley defeating Raquel Rodriguez in a Street Fight and Sami Zayn overcoming Karrion Kross.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Mish and Joe delve into their predictions and thoughts for WWE's Night of Champions 2025. They discuss the current state of WWE booking, including the challenges faced by wrestlers like Keith Lee and Solo Sikoa, and the rise of stars like Jacob Fatu and Jade Cargill. The duo also shares their takes on various wrestling locker rooms and their dynamics, as well as humorous anecdotes involving past WWE talents. Additionally, they reflect on Ryback's response to comments made by Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes, providing a comprehensive look at the wrestling landscape as they gear up for the big event.00:00 WWE's Quiet Quit: A Decline in Quality01:41 Injuries Plague the Roster05:26 The Chad Gable Situation08:55 King of the Ring Final: Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes29:04 Queen of the Ring: Asuka vs. Jade Cargill39:42 Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross42:15 Character Development in WWE47:48 The Role of Managers and Valets57:02 Raquel Rodriguez vs. Rhea Ripley01:02:47 Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa01:09:48 John Cena vs. CM Punk01:16:59 Late Night Pay-Per-View Frustrations01:18:14 Nostalgia for Past Wrestling Shows01:19:02 Plans for Future Call-Ins and Post Shows01:24:45 Ryback's Response to Criticism01:32:55 Keith Lee's Wrestling Status01:40:02 Deonna Purrazzo on Locker Room Comradery01:46:24 Wrapping Up and Future PlansBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

In this episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts Anthony Missionary Thomas and Joseph Numbers recap the latest episode of WWE Raw. They dive deep into John Cena's intense promo, Goldberg's ongoing struggle to stay relevant in the modern roster, and Jade Cargill's issues with in-ring performance. They also discuss the current state of WWE storylines, including the dynamics within Seth Rollins' faction and the future of superstars like Cody Rhodes, Jay Uso, and more. Tune in for a detailed analysis and some humorous takes on the latest wrestling drama.20:38 The Heatwave: Wrestling in Extreme Conditions22:31 WWE Departures: The OnlyFans Migration33:16 The Problem with Modern Wrestling: Heel-Face Confusion42:10 Speculations on Seth Rollins' Future44:25 Penta's Character Evolution51:35 Goldberg's Interview and Critique01:02:31 Judgment Day's New Dynamics01:04:54 Queen of the Ring Semi-Final: Roxanne vs. Jade01:12:06 Gunther's Challenge to Goldberg01:16:51 Cross and Zane's Tension01:20:40 Raquel Rodriguez vs. Rhea Ripley01:21:28 King of the Ring Semi-Final: Cody vs. Jey Uso01:23:45 Closing Remarks and AnnouncementsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

In this episode of Wrestling Soup, the hosts delve into the latest in the wrestling world, including Brad Marchand's trade and Stanley Cup victory, WWE's evolving strategies, Liv Morgan's injury and its impact on Evolution, the speculated transitions of Brit Baker to WWE, and the potential final matches for Goldberg. The Bellas' latest podcast antics and Hangman Page's Spanish interview add a humorous layer to the insightful analysis. Join the conversation as they dissect the intricate web of wrestling politics, personalities, and performance.02:24 WWE's Talent Scouting and NIL Program09:24 WWE Merchandise13:50 Vince McMahon's Leadership and WWE's Future26:17 WWE's Sale and Shareholder Concerns43:25 The Impact of Longevity in Podcasting44:03 Cody Rhodes' Return and WWE's Fortunate Events45:56 WWE's Creative Challenges and Liv Morgan's Injury49:12 The Rise of Liv Morgan and Judgment Day's Influence57:56 Speculations on Britt Baker's WWE Move01:19:09 Goldberg's Potential Match with GuntherBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Anthony Thomas and Joe Numbers discuss their frustrations with this week's episode of RAW. The hosts feel RAW was lackluster and uninspired, with phoned-in segments and boring tropes. SmackDown had some fun moments, but overall the wrestling shows fall short. They touch on injury updates, including Liv Morgan's shoulder dislocation. The hosts also joke about the absurdity of certain storylines, such as Goldberg facing Gunther, and talk about WWE's aggressive expansion strategy and how it impacts various wrestling styles like Lucha Libre. Additionally, the episode features commentary on the problematic booking of women's storylines and the overuse of certain talent. Overall, their dialogue highlights a need for better writing and more engagement from wrestlers and audiences alike.00:00 Raw Recap: A Disastrous Week01:53 Seth and Cody: A Tired Rivalry02:52 Liv Morgan's Absurd Angle05:44 Corey Graves Steps Up07:50 Women's Division Woes20:51 Goldberg's Controversial Return32:28 AJ Styles vs. JD McDonough34:09 Bailey vs. Becky Lynch: A Heated Exchange35:32 Bailey's Decline and Bird Girl's Struggles39:05 Liv Morgan's Injury 43:08 WWE's Title Dynamics and Future Prospects55:20 WWE's Global Expansion and Lucha Libre01:11:58 Concluding Thoughts on WWE's Current StateBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

In this episode of Body Slam Briefs, hosts Evil Dose and special guest Anthony Thomas delve into the intricate details of the AEW lawsuit involving Jonathan Wood a.k.a. Jon Moxley and a cameraman named Dispensa. They discuss the lawsuit's background, the legal implications, and the broader impact on AEW. The episode covers topics such as the timing of the lawsuit, Moxley's past disciplinary incidents, and the potential outcomes. Insights into the legal landscape are provided, making it an essential listen.00:39 AEW Lawsuit Overview02:16 Details of the Incident03:57 Legal Implications and Contractor Status12:43 Jurisdiction and Venue20:28 Medical Attention and AEW's Responsibility26:26 Discussing Moxley's Alleged Incidents27:03 Legal Implications and Defamation27:39 Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation28:45 Liability and Legal Responsibility30:49 Assault and Battery Allegations34:57 Legal Procedures and Court Thresholds38:20 Settlement and Arbitration Speculations44:37 Final Thoughts and PlugsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Mr. Iguana flak and responseRikishi makes wild accusations about Jey Uso's short title reignMatt Riddle has beef with CM PunkVelveteen Dream goes off about Seth RollinsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.