Episodes

  • SATURDAY NIGHT RAW (Wrestling Soup 1.24.26)

    SATURDAY NIGHT RAW (Wrestling Soup 1.24.26)
    Jan 25 2026
    Wrestling Soup's Saturday Night's Main Event XLII Post-Show! Anthony Thomas and Joe Numbers break down all the action from Montreal including the Cody/Fatu brawl, women's tag team action, Nakamura vs AJ Styles, and the Fatal Four-Way main event.Timestamps:

    3:50 - Royal Rumble Predictions & Surprises
    6:17 - The Rock Rumble Talk
    13:04 - Saturday Night's Main Event Begins
    13:07 - Cody vs Fatu Brawl Breakdown
    17:56 - Women's Tag Match Review (Liv/Roxy vs Ripley/Iyo)
    24:19 - Nakamura vs AJ Styles Analysis
    31:51 - Fatal Four-Way Main Event (Zayn/Priest/Orton/Williams)
    43:10 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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    46 mins
  • MAKE IT MAKE SENSE or WHO DOESN'T LIKE R-TRUTH? (Wrestling Soup 1.22.26)

    MAKE IT MAKE SENSE or WHO DOESN'T LIKE R-TRUTH? (Wrestling Soup 1.22.26)
    Jan 23 2026
    Join Joe and Anthony for another episode of Wrestling Soup as they dive deep into WWE's Unreal series on Netflix, discussing the controversial R-Truth situation, Triple H's creative decisions, and the state of modern wrestling. Plus: AEW's struggles, Hangman Page's latest controversy, and why JCW might be more entertaining than you think.
    🎙️ Topics covered:
    • WWE Unreal series breakdown - R-Truth's release controversy
    • Triple H's creative direction and backstage politics
    • Netflix & ESPN's dissatisfaction with WWE
    • Hangman Page photographed with Marty Scurll
    • JCW's ridiculous storylines (yes, there's a dog poop angle)
    • NFL playoff talk and Chicago Bears disappointment
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    Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Sons of Anarchy & Biker Gang Talk 4:00 - Seth Rollins Discussion 6:00 - WWE Unreal: R-Truth Episode Review 12:00 - Triple H's Treatment of R-Truth 20:00 - Creative Meeting Breakdown 28:00 - Triple H's Ego & Insecurity Issues 36:00 - EO Sky Hug Controversy & Vince Russo's Take 46:00 - Unreal Series Showing WWE's Problems 56:00 - Netflix Numbers & WWE Performance 1:06:00 - NFL Talk: Bears, Patriots & Playoff Discussion 1:16:00 - Hangman Page & Marty Scurll Photo 1:22:00 - JCW Review: "Who Shit in Big Al's Bag?" 1:36:00 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • BAKA! or THE "MAGICAL JEWISH FELLOW" STRIKES AGAIN! (Wrestling Soup 1.20.26)

    BAKA! or THE "MAGICAL JEWISH FELLOW" STRIKES AGAIN! (Wrestling Soup 1.20.26)
    Jan 21 2026
    Join Joe and Anthony for their latest wrestling discussion covering WWE Raw, Saturday Night's Main Event preview, and industry news. Topics include Gunther vs AJ Styles career match, Becky Lynch's retirement announcement, the Trey Miguel controversy, and why JCW might be wrestling's unexpected hero in 2026. Plus: NFL playoff talk, Saudi Arabia stadium concerns, and hot takes on creative direction.

    Timestamps
    0:00 - Intro & Show Overview
    1:56 - Gunther vs AJ Styles Career Match Discussion
    7:30 - Becky Lynch vs Maxine Dupri & Natalya Turn
    13:00 - Vision vs Mysterio/Penta & Adam Pierce Storyline
    15:00 - Women's Tag Team Division Discussion
    21:30 - Evans Injury & OBA Femi Debut
    27:00 - Finn Balor vs CM Punk Main Event
    29:00 - NFL Playoffs Talk (Patriots, Bears, Steelers)
    34:30 - Becky Lynch Retirement Announcement
    41:30 - Bruce Prichard's Pat McAfee vs Gunther Pitch
    45:00 - JCW & Vince Russo Discussion
    50:30 - State of Wrestling Industry Analysis
    54:00 - Saturday Night's Main Event Preview
    56:00 - Saudi Arabia Royal Rumble Stadium Concerns
    60:30 - Randy Orton Saudi Arabia Press Tour
    65:30 - Trey Miguel Firing Controversy (Full Breakdown)
    78:30 - David Starr Response & MJF Connection Theory

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • LEAVING FOR GOOD? or 2 DRINK or NOT 2 DRINK? (Wrestling Soup 1.15.26)

    LEAVING FOR GOOD? or 2 DRINK or NOT 2 DRINK? (Wrestling Soup 1.15.26)
    Jan 16 2026
    0:30 - Epilepsy & Seizures Tangent
    2:30 - Westboro Baptist Church & Religious Extremism
    11:50 - Wrestling News: Roster Moves & Returns
    14:00 - Powerhouse Hobbs Leaves AEW for WWE
    24:00 - Tony Khan's Creative Control Comments
    26:50 - AEW vs WWE Perception & Talent Comparison
    33:00 - Tiffany Stratton's Return from Injury
    37:50 - Character Development Issues in WWE
    45:30 - Baron Corbin's Bizarre AEW Creative Pitch (Don Callis Family Biker Gang)
    51:30 - NWO Comparisons & Faction Building
    54:10 - R-Truth Retirement Plans
    56:30 - CM Punk Retiring at 50
    58:30 - WWE's Aging Roster & Future Stars
    1:02:00 - Cody Rhodes & Fan Interaction After Shows
    1:14:40 - Rikishi Complains About WWE Ticket Prices
    1:18:30 - Legends Contract & Complimentary Tickets
    1:19:00 - CJ Perry (Lana) Returns to Wrestling & Stand-Up Comedy
    1:28:50 - Nikki Bella's Drinking Habits Controversy
    1:31:20 - Wrap-Up & Patreon Plug

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • RAW IS GERMAN or BRON BREAKS (Wrestling Soup 1.13.26)

    RAW IS GERMAN or BRON BREAKS (Wrestling Soup 1.13.26)
    Jan 14 2026
    WWE RAW GERMANY RECAP

    0:00 - Intro & international tour discussion

    4:18 - Women's tag championship setup, Rio & Rio name

    15:12 - El Grande Americano vs Jovan Evans

    27:25 - Liv & Roxy confront Finn Bálor

    30:35 - CM Punk/Finn Bálor Belfast match announced

    43:58 - Women's triple threat tag match

    50:17 - Stephanie Vaquer attacked by Raquel Rodriguez

    56:00 - Jay Uso & Alpha Academy segment

    1:04:05 - AJ Styles vs Gunther (confusing finish)

    1:10:09 - Bronson Reed & Theory vs Dragon Lee & Penta

    1:13:45 - Adam Pierce vs Bron Breaker confrontation (SEGMENT OF THE NIGHT)

    1:33:56 - Final thoughts & show review

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • THE MOOSO'S or VADER CARGILL (Wrestling Soup 1.8.26)

    THE MOOSO'S or VADER CARGILL (Wrestling Soup 1.8.26)
    Jan 9 2026
    0:00 - Intro
    0:26 - CM Punk's Republican Baby Raper Comments Controversy
    1:38 - ICE Shooting Incident Discussion
    3:49 - Political Climate & Extremism
    12:24 - Ariana Grande & Wicked Discourse
    17:32 - Jake "Something" Doyle Joins AEW
    30:31 - WWE Roster Call-Ups: Grace, Williams, Legend, Evans
    32:40 - Jade Cargill: The Unintentional Vader
    39:10 - WrestleMania 2026 Predictions
    41:10 - CM Punk Directing Movies & VHS Series
    43:00 - Hollywood's Creativity Crisis & Streaming vs Theaters
    52:07 - Netflix vs Paramount: Warner Bros $82B Acquisition Battle
    64:00 - TNA Lands AMC Deal Thanks to WWE Partnership
    73:00 - Tony Schiavani's WWE Hall of Fame Comments
    81:33 - Chris Jericho to TNA Rumors & Mohawk Jericho
    88:20 - Outro & Plug

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • WWE RAW or JUST STRANGER THINGS (Wrestling Soup 1.6.26)

    WWE RAW or JUST STRANGER THINGS (Wrestling Soup 1.6.26)
    Jan 7 2026
    [0:00-0:20] Opening banter - Joe making Jade Cargill references, Anthony catching up on wrestling news
    [2:00-2:30] Introduction and show setup - Discussing Monday Night Raw's quality issues
    [2:30-4:00] Raw show structure critique - Too many women's matches, lack of coherent booking, disappointing for live Brooklyn audience
    [4:30-5:30] Kabuki Warriors vs Rhea/IyO Sky tag match - Best match of the night, good action but questionable placement as opener
    [9:30-13:00] Asuka/Shayna Basler Twitter incident - Cultural misunderstanding about toughness compliment
    [14:30-15:30] Stranger Things promotion - Just a van, no actors, completely underwhelming tie-in
    [22:30-25:00] Gunther/AJ Styles segment - Gunther looking weak, poor booking decisions
    [29:00-32:00] Maxxine vs Becky Lynch - Too much time given, Maxine too green for featured spot
    [21:30-22:30] Stephanie Vaquer injury angle - Rushed off TV despite being over with fans
    [33:00-35:00] Paul Heyman group criticism - None ready for main event spots except possibly Drew McIntyre
    [34:00-35:00] Logan Paul/Austin Theory promo - Disconnected and ineffective
    [38:00-44:00] CM Punk main event - Stumbling through promos, match with Bron Breaker was sloppy
    [40:00-48:00] Bron Breakker concerns - Too green, dangerous spots, needs shorter matches
    [49:00-52:00] Liv Morgan return - Poorly positioned after multiple women's matches, crowd was dead
    [54:00-58:00] Judgment Day storyline - Falling apart, no clear direction for members
    [58:00-1:05:00] Overall show critique - Poorly structured, felt like contractually obligated content
    [1:05:00-1:08:00] International shows vs US shows - Better matches given to international audiences
    [1:05:00-1:07:00] Saudi Arabia performance center discussion
    [1:09:00-1:13:00] Commercial breaks - Excessive ads on Netflix, VPN workarounds
    [1:13:00-end] Wrap-up and closing thoughts

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • TAKEA SHITA STREET or 2026 EVERYBODY (Wrestling Soup 1.5.25)

    TAKEA SHITA STREET or 2026 EVERYBODY (Wrestling Soup 1.5.25)
    Jan 6 2026
    Joe and Anthony discuss the current state of wrestling, focusing on WWE’s use of old footage, the Netflix deal, and the value of nostalgia content. They critique modern wrestling’s creative direction, the risks wrestlers take for fan approval, and the business of monetizing archival material. The conversation also touches on personalities like Chris Jericho, Mr. Beast, and the challenges wrestlers face after retirement, ending with commentary on the cyclical nature of wrestling trends and media.

    0:00 – WWE vault, nostalgia, and old footage
    4:00 – Classic wrestling humor, Andre the Giant stories
    15:00 – Humanizing wrestlers, behind-the-scenes moments
    40:00 – Modern wrestling risks, fan influence, dangerous spots
    1:00:00 – WWE’s business model, YouTube/Netflix monetization
    1:15:00 – WWE creative team, bureaucracy, and lack of vision
    1:25:00 – Chris Jericho rumors, nostalgia pops, closing thoughts
    1:29:35 – End


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    1 hr and 29 mins