WRESTLING FAN BURNOUT (wrestling soup 12/12/24)

In this episode, Mish and Joey discuss a wide range of wrestling topics, including the upcoming WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and final RAW on USA Network. The conversation covers key matches, potential surprise appearances, and the impact of significant returns to WWE programming. They also delve into a new article by Jesse Collins of Voices of Wrestling, which discusses the state of modern wrestling fandom and its perceived negativity, especially surrounding AEW. The hosts critically analyze the points raised in the article, express their thoughts on wrestling journalism, and respond to the issues within the wrestling community. Wrestling Soup tops off the episode with listener interaction, social media mentions, and podcast shoutouts.
04:22 Wrestling News: Ray Phoenix's AEW Issues
11:09 Wooden Teeth and Workplace Stories
14:27 WWE and AEW Comparisons
36:37 WWE Library and Streaming Services
45:56 International Appeal of Crown Jewel
46:29 Critique of Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Opinions
47:25 WWE's Strategic Moves and Financial Success
49:41 Saturday Night's Main Event Predictions
52:52 Discussion on WWE Women's Matches
58:55 Bronson Reed's Injury and Recovery
01:06:30 Nostalgia and Merchandise in WWE
01:17:20 Final Episode of RAW on USA Network
01:24:13 AEW and Wrestling Fandom Critique
01:32:32 Rant on Personal Choices and Burnout
01:33:33 Scaling Back on Social Media and Wrestling Engagement
01:34:27 The Evolution of AEW Discussion
01:36:44 Critique of AEW and Wrestling Fan Dynamics
01:38:50 Personal Reflections on Wrestling Consumption
01:40:40 The Toxicity of Wrestling Fandom
01:44:33 Finding Enjoyment in Wrestling Again
01:56:51 Final Thoughts on Wrestling and Social Media


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