wCw's LAST DAYS or MELTZER BURNING AWAY THE GOODWILL (Wrestling Soup 6/26/24) W/@KevZCastle

- Tony Khan's latest antics and claims about AEW's reach and attendance numbers- The bizarre case of Too Cold Scorpio's gas station altercation- Ricky Starks' AEW drama: the real story behind his reluctance- Dijak's WWE departure and his future in wrestling- Stone Cold Steve Austin's cat wrangling escapades- AEW's Forbidden Door preview: 14 matches, 15 hours, and a lot of questions- Jim Ross' health scare and dedication to AEW- The ongoing saga of AEW's TV deal with Warner Brothers- The potential future of WWE talent in TNA- The absurdity of wrestling conspiracy theories and the Benoit case- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡ʢTwitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESTLING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

- Looking back at the 17th anniversary of the Benoit tragedy- Remembering the initial reactions and misinformation when the news broke- WCW's last days and the letdown of its documentary coverage- Chatting about the changing landscape of wrestling fandom- Breaking down the death of WCW and its impact on the wrestling world- Comparing WCW's fall to the evolution of other entertainment forms- Critiquing Vice's documentary style with its dark, gritty vibe- Speculating on the future of the Bloodline storyline with Jacob Fatu's debut- Exploring the potential of new Bloodline members and their impact- Pat McAfee's absence from RAW and the surrounding controversy- Big props to Kayla Braxton for shutting down false WWE departure rumors- WWE's upcoming move to Netflix and what it means for content and format- Discussing WWE's potential shift towards more adult content on streaming platforms- Critiquing the Wyatt Six storyline and its supernatural elements- Speculating on the future direction of the Wyatt Six and its potential success or failure- Wrapping up and upcoming events on Wrestling Soup and related shows- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡ʢTwitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESTLING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Rundown of Smackdown Is Solo the right guy to lead Bloodline? Jacob Fatu debut and first reactionsOther potential Bloodline members Jacob Fatu and the "330 club". Kevins take and reaction to the Wyatt Sicks Supernatural versus Purge-type.Conrad tells everyone that Shane McMahon is in negotiations with AEW The eventual return of the McMahons to wrestling WWE needs to open more doors for legend spots/returns WWE expanding their reach globallyWho Killed wCw? Part 1-3 reviewThis documentary was done as a favor to the Rock Talking about old wrestling magazines 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.

The Wyatt Sicks Nu-Metal Party Rock Theme Song 2002 Durst Park RemixWyatt Sicks debut breakdown. Alexa Bliss instead of Nikki? Discussing a lot of great moments from RAW. Breaker v Sheamus. NXT Talk. Joe Hendry is the man.Damien Priest does his best work as a professional cock-blocker The Wyatt Sicks may be too much for the writers to explain to wrestling audiencesWWE opens more ACTUAL forbidden doors while making strides towards MexicoCody Rhodes buys African wrestling company International crossover is WWE's new future AEW archives PPVs on Triller. Just call it FITE Dumb names of arenas Zach Ryder discussion, eventual return to WWE Dr. Brian Wright SHIT TAKES Renee publicly apologizes for Jon Moxley destructive behaviorRyback shit talks black single mother and their crying babies Ryback is so insufferable, he can't get a job anywhere- 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.

Victory Sports Series: Inside Wrestling. From issue April 1973Before he was captain, Lou Albano managed many talents in the W.W.W.F., one of them being Moondog Mayne. A wild wrestler who's unorthodox life style and combat training are discussed by AlbanoFrom etiquette to arrangements, to media and to how the locker rooms operate, this takes a look back into the behind the scenes in the wrestlers locker room in 1973.- 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.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks02:06 WWE Pay-Per-View Recap02:57 Discussion on Scottish Wrestling Fans07:11 Pre-Show and Event Critique12:03 Piper Niven and Body Image in Wrestling24:21 AJ Styles vs. Cody Rhodes Match Analysis33:44 Women's Tag Team Championship Match38:30 Sammy Zane vs. Chad Gable: IC Championship Match Analysis39:48 Crowd Reactions and International Appeal40:30 Storyline Critique: Gable, Otis, and Maxine42:36 Fashion Choices and Character Presentation48:28 Bailey vs. Piper Navin: WWE Women's Championship57:23 Damien Priest vs. Drew McIntyre: World Heavyweight Championship01:05:35 Overall Event Review 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.

Much love and thanks to @ProWrestleTimes for hanging out with the show. Sub to ProWrestleTimes podcast on Youtube. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:08 Tragic News: Alba Fire's Family Accident02:24 Technical Issues and Software Updates02:48 Video Editing and AI Tools Discussion07:47 Wrestling Journalism and Dave Meltzer13:14 WWE and TNA Partnership Speculations28:26 AEW Critique and Ratings Discussion39:40 Tessa Blanchard's Controversial Reputation43:18 AR Fox's Controversial Video46:50 Tony Khan's Mysterious Absence47:17 Comedy in Wrestling48:23 Apartment Wrestling Explained49:43 Wrestlers' Side Hustles51:19 Speculations on Wrestlers' Personal Lives57:05 Ric Flair's Controversial Comments01:09:08 Brian Alvarez's Cookout Confusion01:11:21 Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Takes01:24:37 Chris Jericho's Passive Aggressive Gimmick01:27:05 Fandom and Storytelling in Wrestling01:30:11 The Alba Fire Situation01:32:27 Women's Tag Team Division Discussion01:37:22 Ricochet and Future Prospects01:41:37 Chad Gable's Storyline01:45:49 Bailey vs. Piper Niven01:51:33 Drew McIntyre vs. Damien Priest01:58:49 Closing Remarks 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.

04:02 Happy Birthday Joe Numbas05:29 Dog hit by a Car and STD Cicadas11:00 Wrestling Soup has been hating AEW for 14 years!27:03 The new direction of Celebrities in Wrestling39:43 Family Bonding Over Lucha Underground40:09 Nostalgia for WMAC Masters and Monster Truck Shows40:58 The Challenge for Wrestling Titles43:35 Intergender Matches in AEW or NXT?44:41 WWE's Talent Acquisition Strategy46:19 MJF's return54:28 AEW's Financial Viability and Business Decisions01:06:45 Liv Morgan's Promo and Character Analysis01:19:39 WWE's Italian Stereotypes01:21:36 Kevin Kelly's Controversial Interview01:22:35 The Sound of Freedom Controversy01:23:30 Ian Riccaboni's Laughable Grievances01:26:52 AEW's Talent Management Issues01:50:35 Dax Harwood's Struggles01:53:25 Tooney Talk Wrestling Announcements- 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.

Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle discussing recent WWE storylines, particularly focusing on Liv Morgan's character shift and her rising popularity, contrasted with Damien Priest's uninspiring title run. The conversation delves into fan reactions, merchandise sales, and character potential. The hosts also touch on insider information about Becky Lynch's contract status, Chad Gable's potential move, and behind-the-scenes dynamics involving AEW personalities. The episode rounds off with details about upcoming podcasts and guest appearances.00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap00:20 Liv Morgan's New Role and Storyline01:43 Becky Lynch's Status and WWE Merch Sales05:23 Damien Priest's Struggles as Champion15:21 Potential Heel and Face Turns16:39 Chad Gable's Contract and Future18:04 Tony Khan's Emotional Decisions18:39 Chad Gable's Future in WWE20:08 Reinventing Wrestling Personas23:44 Becky Lynch's Career Decisions26:29 Kevin Kelly's AEW Departure29:05 Communication Breakdown in Wrestling34:57 Podcast Announcements and Sign-Off- 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.

07:03 Wrestling Soup: WWE and AEW Updates19:29 NXT and TNA Crossover Speculations27:09 Nia Jax's Coronation and Summer Prospects27:50 Bailey's Struggles and Character Evolution30:00 Damien Priest and the Transitional Champion Dilemma33:36 NXT's Rising Stars and Future Prospects37:12 Heel Heavy Roster and Babyface Shortage46:45 Jeff Hardy's Potential Return and Gable Stevenson's NFL Move49:39 Trump's Legal Troubles and Political Ramifications55:11 Wrestling Soup Network Updates 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.