MELTZER-CORE or MIDDLE EAST MANIA! (Wrestling Soup 3.19.26)

0:00 – Cold open / Anthony & Joe react to Dave Core; Johnny Ace autograph talk13:57 – Official show intro: "Wrestling Soup, I'm Anthony Thomas, he's Joe Numbers"14:10 – WrestleMania season talk16:12 – AEW's latest PPV: "best PPV ever" discourse & death match wrestling debate21:25 – WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia — should it happen amid Middle East conflict?36:59 – **Main Topic: Ricochet's Twitter controversy** — mocking a fan's MS diagnosis40:30 – What prompted Ricochet's tweets? Full breakdown of the situation56:29 – AEW's silence on Ricochet;57:20 – Sean Ross Sapp defends Ricochet;1:17:28 – **Ted DiBiase Jr. fraud case** — judge denies motion to dismiss; $3M stolen from Mississippi charities1:25:13 – Wrap-up / outro; Gunther has no WrestleMania plans; tomorrow's Frank & Gus episode previewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

0:00 — Intro: Joe getting into the DanHausen thing; the show's chaos0:58 — WrestleMania build losing steam; San Antonio crowd praise2:15 — Randy Orton as the potential savior of WrestleMania's main event2:50 — Stone Cold Steve Austin's no-show on 3:16 Day in Texas5:34 — WWE's 31.6% ticket discount; bad sign for WrestleMania7:07 — Las Vegas WrestleMania costs; hotel prices skyrocketing8:18 — WWE slot machines; Whitney Houston jackpot story10:59 — Road Dogg returning to the ring? OVW referee injury incident14:43 — RAW recap begins; San Antonio crowd was the best of 202615:50 — Seth Rollins opener: henchmen, Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi breakdown19:15 — Oba Femi vs. Brock: rushed booking; should've been saved for SummerSlam20:53 — WWE's impatience problem: the "cookie" analogy22:11 — WWE's new creative director from CBS/NHL background26:52 — Oba Femi's Goldberg comparisons; concern about misuse27:59 — Natty Neidhart vs. Maxine Dupree feud falling apart31:24 — Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee; Bailey discussion35:00 — WWE's lack of blowoff matches; feuds never ending40:23 — Roman Reigns' terrible promo vs. CM Punk; "old" insult from a 40-year-old43:52 — Roman/Punk feud has no story; call for someone to turn heel47:00 — "Make someone a heel, you cowards"; Punk as potential heel49:16 — Roman's dentures; teeth jokes54:11 — Oba Femi possibly tearing up after powerbombing Brock55:37 — Wrapping up RAW; good matches (Stephanie Vaquer vs. Raquel); Latino appreciation night59:23 — Ricochet segment; why making fun of him gets big views1:03:05 — Sign-off; Patreon plug; see you ThursdayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

2:00 – State debates: Oklahoma, Florida, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Idaho8:00 – Mortgage situation & refusing to give up that 2% COVID rate12:00 – BlackRock's rent-to-give-back communities / modern sharecropping16:00 – Wrestling Soup intro17:00 – Sol Ruca on Stephanie McMahon's podcast; toxic masculinity & male vulnerability in wrestling24:00 – WWE's boomer creative problem & Kirsten's promotion to Raw writer30:00 – Ricky Saints' concert segment pulled from YouTube (w/ clip)37:00 – Zoe Stark promo comparison; conspiracy theory: creative sabotaging indie darlings43:00 – WWE's financial machine vs. creative bankruptcy; WrestleMania apathy50:00 – Nostalgia as WWE's only product (Blink-182 analogy, Reese's cups lawsuit)55:00 – UFC vs. WWE audience divide; WWE trying to be Applebee's1:02:00 – WrestleMania card breakdown: Dominik, Finn Bálor demon, Grande Americano1:07:00 – WrestleMania Vegas attendance concerns; Wrestlecon ticket sales tanking1:12:00 – WWE casino slot machine "Road to Gold" announced1:18:00 – Idea for a "Why Did They Get Fired?" wrestling card game1:22:00 – Dan Hausen debut/interview clip; WWE setting him up to fail1:31:00 – Cody Rhodes losing momentum; Jar Jar Binks / Star Wars prequels analogy1:37:00 – Sam Roberts' transformation; Joe Rogan's moral drift1:42:00 – Dave Chappelle & Bill Cosby extended riff1:29:00 – Sign-off / Patreon & Spitball Media shoutoutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

0:00 - Intro & Seth Rollins' Ninja Army Discussion6:30 - Seth's Henchmen: Power Rangers or Wrestling School Students?13:00 - Logan Paul vs Austin Theory Storyline29:00 - CM Punk Confronts The Usos42:00 - Dead Uncle Drama & Family Feuds57:00 - Seth Rollins Figure Eight Choreography1:18:00 - Judgment Day Turns on Finn Bálor1:29:00 - Oba Femi vs Rusev Match1:42:00 - Dan Hausen T-Shirt Sales Segment1:57:00 - Raw Women's Gauntlet Match2:10 - Penta vs El Grande Americano2:23:00 - WrestleMania Build Criticism2:42:00 - Rusty Loads Country Character Pitch2:58:00 - Wrap Up & Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

LA Knight's elimination chamber slip and Logan Paul's comments about dangerous ring conditionsWWE uses cheap screen printing instead of proper dye sublimation to save $81K/yearRing canvas ads generate $14-36 million annuallyOne wrestler injury costs more than the entire yearly savingsWWE monetizes every canvas piece: $29-150 plaques, $400 name printing, charity donations, Panini trading cards10% of one canvas generates $288K in merchandise aloneESPN partnership struggles and WrestleMania 42 ticket concerns0:00 - Intro & Road Dog's WWE Departure1:31 - WWE Creative Shakeup: Alexandra Williams Joins Raw6:04 - Zoe Hines Signs with WWE (RFK Jr.'s Niece)8:46 - WWE's Nepo Baby Problem Continues17:25 - LA Knight & Logan Paul Expose Slippery Ring Canvas Issue18:08 - The Ring Canvas Controversy Explained19:12 - Dye Sublimation vs Screen Printing: The Safety Issue20:25 - WWE Makes $10-36 Million Annually from Ring Ads23:36 - The Math: WWE Saves Only $81K/Year with Cheap Canvas25:50 - One Injury Costs $1-3 Million - The Dangerous Gamble28:51 - WWE Sells Used Canvases for Hundreds of Thousands31:06 - The $400 Name-on-Canvas Program at MSG34:43 - Fanatics Partnership: Maximum Exploitation38:38 - 10% of One Canvas = $288K in Merch Revenue42:15 - Charity Donations: Another Revenue Stream45:31 - Panini Trading Cards: Even Scraps Make Money48:54 - ESPN/WWE Partnership Struggles & WrestleMania 42 Concerns52:37 - Vegas Venue Broadcast Restrictions Backfire1:02:05 - Dan Hausen Merch Sales Surprise WWE1:09:16 - Tom Brady WrestleMania Rumors1:18:25 - WWE's Priorities Problem & Corporate Greed DiscussionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

• The Vision falling apart & Seth Rollins' new role• CM Punk vs Roman Reigns WrestleMania build• Rhea Ripley's breakup with Iyo Sky• Jade Cargill's backstage heat & Twitter drama• Gunther vs Dragon Lee - great match, wrong timing• Dan Hausen's WWE debut & mixed reactions• Penta wins North American Championship!• WrestleMania card concerns0:00 - Intro / Demolition Theme Parody2:43 - Raw Recap Begins / WrestleMania Road Concerns5:30 - The Vision Falls Apart / Seth Rollins Turn11:02 - Roman Reigns vs CM Punk Promo Analysis25:58 - Restaurant Analogies (Denny's vs Bob Evans)38:58 - Logan Paul & Austin Theory's Future50:15 - Gunther vs Dragon Lee Discussion58:28 - Liv Morgan's Problematic Promo1:03:00 - Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky Split Up1:09:38 - Jade Cargill vs Rhea Twitter Drama1:16:38 - Kyrie Sane & Asuka Segment Issues1:23:30 - AJ Lee Promo Problems1:27:43 - El Grande Americano vs Los Lotharios1:30:23 - Dan Hausen WWE Debut Review1:33:48 - Judgment Day & JD McDonagh1:36:50 - Oscar & Kyrie Domestic Abuse Angle1:39:30 - Obba Femi vs Rusev Setup1:42:09 - Obba Femi Meet & Greet Controversy1:46:41 - Penta vs Dominic Mysterio - Match of the Night!1:32:40 - Final Thoughts & Wrap UpBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

0:00 - Intro & Snake Song0:58 - Show Begins: Initial Thoughts on Elimination Chamber1:32 - Women's Elimination Chamber Match Discussion3:46 - Tiffany Stratton Problems & Kiana James Debut7:40 - Raquel Rodriguez & Rhea Ripley's Size Discussion13:10 - Champion Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee (Women's IC Title)22:42 - AJ Lee's Legacy & Career Retrospective31:06 - CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor (World Heavyweight Championship)38:47 - Judgment Day's Future & Storyline Direction46:20 - Dan Hausen's Box Debut Disaster54:26 - Masked Man Reveal: Seth Rollins Returns59:36 - Men's Elimination Chamber Match1:03:32 - LA Knight's Botch & Push Discussion1:11:26 - Logan Paul as a Heel & Celebrity Wrestlers1:14:22 - Randy Orton Wins & WrestleMania Implications1:23:20 - Overall Show Grades & Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Join Joe and Anthony for another unfiltered episode of Wrestling Soup! This week we're diving into:🚗 Vince McMahon's wild Bentley crash and police encounter🤝 Saudi Arabia's growing relationship with WWE💰 Netflix vs Paramount Skydance battle for Warner Brothers Discovery (and what it means for AEW)📺 AEW's uncertain future and declining ratings👨‍👧 Eddie Guerrero's daughter calling out Vickie over memorabilia sales📝 AJ Styles signs new WWE deal to coach young talent🤳 Austin Theory's cringe "critics" promo and Paul Heyman's defense🏆 Full WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 predictionsPlus: Dan Hausen rumors, Tony Khan's glory, Julia Hart's mysterious disappearance from TV, and why we think Triple H is creating a whole new generation of wrestlers who'll eventually call him names.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Vince McMahon WWE Rumors0:06 - Vince's Bentley Crash & Police Stop0:47 - Saudi Arabia & WWE's Growing Relationship2:06 - Old Owners & Vince's Wild Driving10:03 - AEW Ratings Discussion10:14 - Netflix/Warner Brothers/Paramount Drama13:36 - What This Means for AEW's Future21:24 - Tony Khan & AEW Future Scenarios30:33 - Sherlyn Guerrero vs Vickie Drama33:20 - Eddie Guerrero Memorabilia Controversy43:33 - AJ Styles New WWE Deal46:04 - Austin Theory's "Critics" Promo47:01 - Paul Heyman Defends Austin Theory51:12 - Charisma vs Work Ethic Debate1:01:50 - WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 Card1:02:00 - Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee1:04:24 - CM Punk vs Finn Balor1:08:44 - Women's Elimination Chamber Match1:24:45 - Men's Elimination Chamber Match1:28:48 - Final Predictions & OutroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

0:00 Intro - Seth Rollins Curse & CM Punk Promo1:05 Vince McMahon Saudi Buyback Rumors5:45 Price Gouging & WrestleMania Tickets9:55 Bronson Reed Injury & Learning Limitations15:31 The Vision Falling Apart22:30 Brock Lesnar Emergency Break Glass29:00 Atlanta Crowd Dead All Night38:25 AJ Styles Tribute Show & Missing Kurt Angle48:25 Jade Cargill Standing Around1:00:45 Prices vs Quality Debate1:18:45 The Last WrestleMania Theory1:24:15 WrestleMania 18 Ticket Prices Comparison1:29:05 Too Big To Fail ProblemBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Join Anthony and Joe for another episode of Frank and Gus! In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss Chicago weather, real estate nightmares in Gary Indiana, the Bears stadium controversy, Boston development projects, and plenty of wrestling talk including WWE's creative direction, Tony Khan speculation, and listener voicemails.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Weather Talk5:30 - Gary, Indiana Real Estate Discussion15:45 - Bears Stadium Controversy22:30 - Boston Development & MLS Stadium32:15 - Illinois Ghost Towns & Infrastructure40:20 - Maine Travel Plans45:50 - Listener Voicemail: VPN & Original Content50:10 - Listener Voicemail: Brett the Hitman on Barbecues54:20 - Listener Voicemail: Recent Movies58:35 - Listener Voicemail: Vacuum Update Request1:00:45 - Listener Voicemail: Lyra Valkyria Storyline Ideas1:04:30 - Listener Voicemail: Enzo Amore Return Discussion1:08:15 - Listener Voicemail: WrestleMania Season Concerns1:12:40 - WWE Creative & Scripted Promos Discussion1:25:30 - College Athletes & NIL Program1:32:50 - The Miz Success Story1:37:20 - Wrap Up & Commercials TalkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.