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EPISODE · May 11, 2025 · 52 MIN

BACKLASH POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 5.10.25)

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In this post-WrestleMania Backlash show, Anthony Thomas, and Joe Numbers dive into the highlights, standout matches, and key moments from the first WWE event following WrestleMania. The duo dissect the John Cena vs. Randy Orton match, praising its old-school feel and effective storytelling. They also touch upon other matches like Becky vs. Bird Girl and Pat McAfee vs. Gunther, discussing the crowd reactions and overall effectiveness of each bout. Despite some criticism, the main event is deemed a success, making for an enjoyable show overall.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:22 John Cena vs. Randy Orton Match Analysis04:12 Randy Orton's Performance and Career Reflection07:31 Fan Reactions and Match Highlights11:33 Becky Lynch vs. Bird Girl Match Review15:31 WWE Booking and Character Critique23:42 The Struggles of Lyra26:44 Dominic Mysterio's Rising Popularity28:16 WWE's Booking Issues30:49 Pat McAfee vs. Gunther35:57 Randy Orton vs. John Cena: Main Event Analysis50:16 Final Thoughts and FarewellBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

In this post-WrestleMania Backlash show, Anthony Thomas, and Joe Numbers dive into the highlights, standout matches, and key moments from the first WWE event following WrestleMania. The duo dissect the John Cena vs. Randy Orton match, praising its old-school feel and effective storytelling. They also touch upon other matches like Becky vs. Bird Girl and Pat McAfee vs. Gunther, discussing the crowd reactions and overall effectiveness of each bout. Despite some criticism, the main event is deemed a success, making for an enjoyable show overall.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:22 John Cena vs. Randy Orton Match Analysis04:12 Randy Orton's Performance and Career Reflection07:31 Fan Reactions and Match Highlights11:33 Becky Lynch vs. Bird Girl Match Review15:31 WWE Booking and Character Critique23:42 The Struggles of Lyra26:44 Dominic Mysterio's Rising Popularity28:16 WWE's Booking Issues30:49 Pat McAfee vs. Gunther35:57 Randy Orton vs. John Cena: Main Event Analysis50:16 Final Thoughts and FarewellBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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