ANDRADE WATCH 2025 (Wrestling Soup 10.16.25)

00:20 – Andrade Watch 2025Speculation runs wild about Andrade’s absence from TV, with plenty of jokes and theories about his whereabouts and contract status.02:17 – Show Intro & Brian Alvarez DrivelAnthony officially introduces the show and shares updates from Brian Alvarez on Andrade’s situation.02:47 – Andrade WWE Non-Compete ClauseThe hosts dig into the details of WWE’s non-compete clauses, what they mean for Andrade, and how they affect wrestlers’ careers.04:04 – Wrestling News as Sports RadioA humorous comparison of wrestling news coverage to bad sports talk radio, poking fun at the rumor mill.12:30 – Unpaid Year Off?Anthony and Joe debate the fairness and legality of unpaid non-compete periods for released wrestlers.20:00 – WWE’s Global ExpansionThe conversation turns to WWE’s decision to host WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia, fan reactions, and the business behind global events.29:20 – AEW’s Training Center PlansA look at AEW’s scrapped plans for a dedicated training facility and what it means for talent development.41:20 – Seth Rollins Injury RumorsThe hosts address rumors about Seth Rollins’ injury, storyline pivots, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality in wrestling.58:30 – Media Store NostalgiaA nostalgic detour into the decline of music and media stores like Best Buy and FYE, and how the industry has changed.1:18:00 – Jericho’s Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at SeaA rundown of the 2026 cruise lineup, notable guests, and what it says about the current state of wrestling.1:27:20 – Wrap-Up & ShoutoutsThe episode closes with shoutouts to listeners, Patreon supporters, and final thoughts on the week in wrestling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.