USA BOUND: SMACKDOWN'S LAST FOX RIDE (Wrestling Soup 9/7/24) W/ @KevZCastle

💬 Show NotesIn this episode of Wrestling Soup, Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle dive into a plethora of wrestling events and updates. They kick things off with a discussion about the recent Bash in Berlin and the final SmackDown episode on Fox, transitioning to USA Network, and what this means for WWE's future. The conversation shifts to the Vince McMahon documentary trailer, its context, and the potential impact on WWE's programming on Netflix.The hosts analyze the Bash in Berlin matches, including Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill vs. The Unholy Union, and the mixed tag match featuring Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley. They also touch on the evolving dynamics within WWE, such as the introduction of a new hardcore title and the creative freedoms that WWE might explore on Netflix.Kevin Castle shares his indifference towards some of the current rosters and matches, while Anthony Thomas provides insights into recent SmackDown events, including the mixed tag match and the redebut of Giovanni Vinci. They also discuss the potential of wrestlers like Kevin Owens, LA Knight, and Carmelo Hayes.The episode wraps up with thoughts on the Vince McMahon documentary, WWE's move from Titan Tower, and other news, including Nikki Cross re-signing with WWE and Hulk Hogan's controversial statements. The hosts also touch on Nikki Bella's personal life, her husband's arrest, and the implications for her public image.00:00 Anthony Thomas: Last show on Fox is done; now it's USA04:53 Chris Cross says WWE going to Netflix will show more graphic violence09:02 What were your thoughts on WWE Extreme Rules this weekend12:03 Kevin Owens vs. Cody Rhodes is the highlight of tonight's smackdown12:29 We had the Bailey versus Tiffany stratton match to open everything up13:23 Next match we had up on the card is Giovanni Vinci versus Apollo crews17:17 Kevin Owens defeated Austin Theory and Grayson Waller in a handicap match21:55 Washington's US title match tonight was underwhelming, Selena says26:31 Chelsea green versus Mia Yim was an average match at best28:34 Sakawa: Bloodline versus DIY was sloppy tonight33:04 I think they're just long in the tooth at this point34:23 WWE is finally getting rid of Titan Tower in Connecticut35:56 Hulk Hogan apparently signed a new five year deal with WWE40:38 If it wasn't Hulk Hogan, it would have been Billy Graham42:21 Update on Nikki Bella's husband RTO's arrest for domestic violence46:48 Kevin Castle confirms that Brett Hart will appear on Monday's Raw episodeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.