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Join Anthony and Joe on Wrestling Soup as they break down the latest WWE Raw episode! This week we're diving into:

🔥 Raw's main event featuring Jovan Evans, Gunther, and Dominic Mysterio
🎤 JBL and Corey Graves' commentary chemistry
💬 Mercedes Monet's controversial $99.99 texting service
🏆 The Intercontinental Championship picture with AJ Lee and Becky Lynch
🤼 El Grande Americano storyline developments
👊 CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor tensions heating up
🎭 Liv Morgan's emotional sit-down interview with Michael Cole
📰 Dave Meltzer Awards fallout and Booker T's response

Plus: Ava's WWE departure, Logan Paul's heat, the women's chamber match setup, and plenty of tangents about everything from Moloch to dude wipes!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro & Weather Talk
00:00:45 - Presidents Week & Moloch Discussion
00:02:29 - Giants, Pyramids & Lizard People Theory
00:04:49 - Cat Stories & Domestication
00:07:23 - Raw This Week & JBL/Corey Graves Commentary
00:09:50 - Booker T & Dave Meltzer Awards
00:12:15 - Ava's WWE Departure Discussion
00:16:51 - Don Callis Appreciation
00:19:51 - Mercedes Monet's $99.99 Texting Service
00:24:28 - Dude Wipes Sponsorship Talk
00:37:20 - Raw Main Event: Jovan Evans, Gunther & Dominic
00:47:20 - Logan Paul & LA Knight Segment
00:52:00 - CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor Feud
01:00:20 - Women's Three-Way Match (Asuka, Bailey, Natalya)
01:03:42 - Asuka & Kairi Sane Storyline
01:14:40 - El Grande Americano Storyline
01:20:00 - Penta & Dragon Lee Discussion
01:33:00 - AJ Lee & Becky Lynch Promo Breakdown
01:34:20 - Liv Morgan Sit-Down Interview with Michael Cole
01:35:00 - Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods
01:34:45 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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2:00 - WrestleMania Ticket Pricing Controversy Analysis of WWE's expensive WrestleMania packages in Las Vegas
5:00 - Vegas Travel Costs & Accessibility Issues How expensive flights and accommodations are affecting WrestleMania attendance
10:00 - WWE's Disconnect with Fan Base Discussion of WWE being out of touch with their core audience's economic reality
15:00 - Physical Media Comeback DVDs, records, and CDs returning due to streaming concerns
20:00 - WrestleMania Package Breakdown Detailed look at the $37,500 premium packages and what they include
30:00 - Economic Reality Check Comparing ticket prices to actual fan income levels and affordability
38:00 - The 2025 Dave Meltzer Wrestling Awards
39:00 - Worst Gimmicks Top 5 including Heel John Cena (#1), Wyatt Sicks (#2), House of Torture (#3)
42:00 - Toni Storm takes both worst (#4) and best (#1) gimmick awards
43:00 - Best Booker of the Year Tony Khan wins despite AEW's struggles
46:00 - Worst Promotion WWE takes the top spot
48:00 - Best Major Wrestling Shows All top 5 are AEW shows (All In, Double or Nothing, Revolution, All Out, Stardom)
50:00 - Worst TV Shows WWE NXT (#1), SmackDown (#2), with AEW Collision making the list at #5
58:00 - Best Non-Wrestlers Don Callis (#1), Paul Heyman (#2), discussion of manager roles
60:00 - Worst TV Announcers Booker T (#1), Pat McAfee (#2), debate about commentary styles
73:00 - Best TV Announcers Bryan Danielson (#1), Walker Stewart (#2), discussion of commentary quality
85:00 - Most Overrated Wrestlers Jay Uso (#1), CM Punk (#2), Jade Cargill (#3)
88:00 - Most Underrated Wrestlers Beast Mortos (#1), Chevon Evans (#2)
90:00 - Best Flying Wrestler Mascara Dorada (#1), Will Ospreay (#2)
91:00 - Best Technical Wrestler Zack Sabre Jr. (#1), discussion of technical wrestling standards
95:00 - Best Brawler John Moxley & Hangman Adam Page tie for top spots
98:00 - Wrestler of the Year (Lou Thesz Award) Mistico (#1), John Moxley (#3), Saya Kamitani (#4), John Cena (#5)
99:30 - Closing Remarks

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Timestamps:

0:27 - AEW News: Ishii & Orange Cassidy/Bad Bunny

1:52 - Masked Man Speculation & Paul Heyman's Expectations

9:30 - Vince Russo's Take on Stephanie Vaquer Speaking Spanish

12:02 - Super Bowl Halftime Show & Language in Wrestling

20:30 - Generational Gaps & Randy Orton's Evolution

27:30 - Undertaker at Bad Bunny's Concert & Presidential Wrestling Fantasy Booking

32:55 - AEW's "Abolish ICE" Shirt Controversy & Brody King

50:50 - Mercedes Moné's Vacation & Stem Cell Treatment

54:30 - Zack Sabre Jr. Coming Out & Daniel Garcia Roasting

59:50 - Tomaso Ciampa Joins AEW & Loses Title 8 Days Later

1:14:20 - Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch's Coffee Business

1:22:30 - Undertaker as a Latino & Wrap-Up

This 85-minute episode covers everything from AEW's latest signings to wild hypothetical wrestling scenarios. Don't miss the hilarious presidential wrestling faction discussion and the deep dive into why wrestlers are launching coffee brands!

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🔥 Bron Breaker's hernia surgery and what it means for WrestleMania plans
🎤 CM Punk vs Finn Balor confrontation and Elimination Chamber setup
🏆 USOs vs Alpha Academy tag team title match
💪 Women's Elimination Chamber qualifiers
🎭 Liv Morgan, Dominik & Stephanie Vaquer storyline developments
🤼 LA Knight wins main event qualifier
⚡ Gunther's dominance and Dragon Lee dismissal
🎪 El Grande Americano vs Ludwig Kaiser comedy
Plus: AJ Lee's return, Natty vs Maxine Dupree, and much more!Timestamps0:00 - Intro & Raw Overall Impressions
0:56 - Bron Breaker Hernia Surgery News
2:02 - Opening Segment: CM Punk, Finn Balor & Adam Pierce
12:00 - Finn Balor's Intensity Issues
19:00 - USOs vs Alpha Academy Tag Team Match
25:00 - Jimmy Uso Leaving & Jay Uso's Future
36:00 - AJ Lee & Becky Lynch Promo
42:00 - Liv Morgan, Dominik & Stephanie Vaquer Segment
45:00 - Women's Elimination Chamber Qualifier (Rhea Ripley)
48:00 - Natty vs Maxine Dupree
54:00 - El Grande Americano vs Ludwig Kaiser
60:00 - Main Event: LA Knight vs Penta vs Austin Theory
66:00 - The Masked Man Mystery
72:00 - Gunther Interview & Dragon Lee Dismissal
78:00 - Final Thoughts & Elimination Chamber PreviewThis was a strong episode of Raw with fresh storylines and good crowd energy from Cleveland!

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0:00 - Intro & WrestleMania Season Talk
1:30 - Roman Reigns vs CM Punk Promo Discussion Begins
6:03 - Reading Fan Feedback & Criticism
15:30 - Defending Their Take on the Promo
25:00 - Why Wrestling Fans Are Divided
30:00 - CM Punk on Wrestling Fans & Powerhouse Hobbs Name Change
42:00 - Ricochet's WWE Legacy Comments
70:00 - Ricochet vs Jimmy Cornette Exchange
85:00 - WWE vs Indies: The Legacy Debate
95:00 - Wrap Up
This episode features the hosts standing by their opinions despite heavy criticism, discussing the state of wrestling fandom, and debating what really matters - legacy or financial success.

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