ROYAL RUMBLE PRE-SHOW or SMACKDOWN POST SOUP (Wrestling Soup 1/31/25)

Royal Rumble 2025 Preview In this episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts Anthony Thomas, Drew Yari, Justin, and RJ, of The Experience Podcast, Lee Sanders of the RCWR Show, Jeff Lippman of Bodyslam Briefs and Garden of Doom, and White Chocolate of The DRWC Show dive deep into the anticipation surrounding the 2025 Royal Rumble. The discussion kicks off with reflections on the recent SmackDown episode, highlighting moments like the CM Punk and Kevin Owens promo that set the stage for an unpredictable Rumble. The hosts analyze the dynamics of the men's and women's Royal Rumble matches, speculating on potential surprise entrants and the implications for WrestleMania. The conversation shifts to the highly anticipated ladder match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens, with the panel weighing in on the likelihood of interference from Sammy Zayn and Randy Orton. As they dissect the potential outcomes, the excitement builds for what could unfold on one of WWE’s biggest nights of the year.The hosts also touch on the tag team showdown between DIY and the Motor City Machine Guns, pondering whether this match will be a standout or a mere afterthought in the grand scheme of the event. With predictions flying and theories being tossed around, this episode captures the essence of what makes the Royal Rumble a must-watch spectacle.Join the Wrestling Soup crew for a thrilling preview filled with insights, predictions, as they gear up for the Royal Rumble! 04:43 - Lee: I've never run a seven man show before08:43 - Enjoyed the opening segment between CM Punk and Kevin Owens12:18 - Rj: liked quite a few things on tonight's WWE Smackdown14:59 - Mish: Smackdown with three hour slot has been clunky19:47 - Jeff: describes Eddie Kingston as a tough guy21:24 - Are you a fan of the way that these trade agreements have gone down31:38 - Ozempic's body has noticeably changed in the last two months36:21 - WWE is doing a lot of events in Indianapolis ahead of Royal Rumble42:23 - Choc:  predicts Punk to win the Royal Rumble46:49 - Who are we sleeping on in the Royal Rumble match53:45 - Charlotte will win the women's Royal Rumble?01:05:48 - How likely is it Alexa Bliss makes a return to the Royal Rumble01:12:26 - Supporting  Lu Fisto and Jesse Jones and their GoFundMes01:16:10 - Motor City Machine Guns 01:29:32 - Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens 01:30:59 - Do you think Sammy gets involved at all? Because obviously Sammy cracked Seth Rollins01:41:27 - Do we get Kevin Owens versus Randy Orton at WrestleMania01:48:27 - Chris Jericho's cruise has barely gotten any coverage ahead of the Royal Rumble01:51:05 - Next Wednesday is The EXPERIENCE's 400th episodeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support