REIMAGINING AEW or GOLDBERG WASN'T WRONG (Wrestling Soup 7.17.25)

In this episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts dissect the frustrations expressed by Bill Goldberg regarding his retirement from WWE. They discuss the lack of build-up for Goldberg's final match against Gunther and debate whether WWE dropped the ball or if Goldberg himself was to blame for not doing enough self-promotion. The hosts also delve into AEW's decision to hold an event at the Aragon Ballroom, discussing the pros and cons of the venue and how it reflects the promotion's current status. Other topics include thoughts on the current state of AEW's roster, potential matchups, and a lighthearted speculative conversation on Goldberg possibly joining AEW. The episode wraps up with reflections on the handling of legacy wrestlers' retirements and what WWE could do better in the future.03:28 A Day in the Life of Tech Support09:27 The Big Bang Theory and Nerd Culture13:29 AEW's Venue Choices and Wrestling Culture25:10 WWE vs AEW: The Ongoing Debate45:15 Wrestling's Perception of Size46:01 AEW's Marketing and Fan Engagement55:59 Goldberg's Retirement Controversy58:10 WWE's Treatment of Retiring Wrestlers01:02:02 Comparing Retirements: Goldberg vs. Others01:10:32 The Future of Wrestling Retirements01:30:01 Final Thoughts and Show Wrap-UpBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.