WRESTLING SOUP

Join Joe for a solo, unfiltered, and hilarious holiday episode! From reflections on Christmas with pets and family, to rants about podcasting gear, wrestling fandoms, and the wild world of sports, Joe covers it all. Whether you’re here for the wrestling takes, the football rants, or just the laughs, this episode is packed with relatable moments and sharp commentary.00:00 – Holiday Greetings & Pet TalkJoe opens with holiday wishes, muses on family vs. loved ones, and shares thoughts on pets during the holidays.00:53 – Cats, Dogs, and Family GatheringsWhy cats hate big family parties, and the chaos of holiday get-togethers.01:38 – Podcasting Gear & Tech RantsJoe’s take on podcasting equipment, tech confusion, and the reality of most podcasters.03:41 – Car Comforts & Boomer HabitsA funny look at new car features, seat warmers, and refusing modern comforts.05:41 – Solo Shows & Audience PreferencesJoe reflects on solo podcasting, being a polarizing host, and the “Friends” effect.07:23 – Midwest Vibes & Listener DynamicsHow regional differences affect audience reactions and the nature of podcast “fans.”10:06 – Wrestling Fandom & Internet DramaDiving into wrestling fandom, online arguments, and the absurdity of defending companies on Christmas.13:04 – Truth, History, and Wrestling NarrativesWhy wrestling stories are all about perspective, and how history is written by the winners.16:48 – Social Media, Memes, and InfluencersJoe’s take on Instagram, memes, and the weirdness of influencer culture.20:00 – Toxicity in Fandoms & Discord CommunityComparing wrestling fans to other fandoms, and inviting nice people to join the Discord.22:18 – Wrestling Stories, CTE, and Athlete ChoicesA deep dive into wrestling injuries, CTE, and the choices athletes make.28:50 – Sports Rants: Chiefs, Patriots, and QuarterbacksJoe’s passionate takes on NFL teams, quarterbacks, and the downfall of the Chiefs.36:00 – Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Pop CultureA hilarious critique of celebrity relationships and pop music.37:50 – Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, and Football LegendsWhy Aaron Rodgers is a “gigantic douchebag” and why Joe will always defend Tom Brady.38:47 – Wrap-Up & Final ThoughtsJoe thanks the audience, teases more content, and signs off with holiday wishes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

– Intro & Holiday Banter– Show Length & Review Philosophy– Sports Podcasts & Seth Everywhere– Nikki Bella Segment & Rumors– Wrestling Rumors & Conspiracy Theories– Bronson Reed & Promo Styles– Maxine, Becky Lynch, and Women’s Division– AJ Styles’ Role & Hair Talk– Jevon Evans’ Match & Enhancement Talent– Raquel, Judgment Day, and Storyline Threads– Bailey vs. Roxy & Character Development– Gunther’s Segment & Heel Work– Main Event Setup: Punk & Mysterio vs. Reed & Theory– Logan Paul Speculation & Closing ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

LuFisto and Evil Dos cover the AAA GUERRA DE TITANES December 20th show. Rey Mysterio & Rey Fenix vs. El Grande Americano & Dominik MysterioDragon Lee vs. El Hijo del VikingoAAA World Cruiserweight Championship Triple Threat Match: Laredo Kid (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Jack CartwheelNiño Hamburguesa & Mr. Iguana vs. Bravo Americano & Rayo Americano vs. Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde vs. La Parka & Octagón Jr.Carnival of Carnage Match: The Wyatt Sicks vs. Pagano, Psycho Clown, Dave the Clown & Murder ClownAAA Latin American Championship Match: El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. vs. Ethan PageLas Tóxicas vs. Natalya, Faby Apache & Lola ViceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Joe and Anthony dust off the old Shitbox and take listener voicemails about the final match of John Cena and where he goes after WWE. - Old entertainers get cancelled.- political stances about rural areas of the US- Cena voicemailsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

00:00 – Opening Banter & Audio Troubles00:50 – Plastic Surgery in Wrestling02:42 – Saturday Night’s Main Event Reactions03:36 – The Influence of Algorithms & Internet Culture05:29 – Comparing Ads – Podcasts vs. Corporations09:52 – John Cena’s Retirement & Legacy14:30 – Wrestling Storytelling & Nostalgia26:44 – Foreign Invader Storylines & WWE’s Global Image52:31 – Sports Illustrated Wrestling Awards1:05:00 – State of Women’s Wrestling & Ambition1:23:44 – Closing Thoughts & Community UpdatesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.