WRESTLING FAN BURNOUT (wrestling soup 12/12/24)

In this episode, Mish and Joey discuss a wide range of wrestling topics, including the upcoming WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and final RAW on USA Network. The conversation covers key matches, potential surprise appearances, and the impact of significant returns to WWE programming. They also delve into a new article by Jesse Collins of Voices of Wrestling, which discusses the state of modern wrestling fandom and its perceived negativity, especially surrounding AEW. The hosts critically analyze the points raised in the article, express their thoughts on wrestling journalism, and respond to the issues within the wrestling community. Wrestling Soup tops off the episode with listener interaction, social media mentions, and podcast shoutouts.04:22 Wrestling News: Ray Phoenix's AEW Issues11:09 Wooden Teeth and Workplace Stories14:27 WWE and AEW Comparisons36:37 WWE Library and Streaming Services45:56 International Appeal of Crown Jewel46:29 Critique of Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Opinions47:25 WWE's Strategic Moves and Financial Success49:41 Saturday Night's Main Event Predictions52:52 Discussion on WWE Women's Matches58:55 Bronson Reed's Injury and Recovery01:06:30 Nostalgia and Merchandise in WWE01:17:20 Final Episode of RAW on USA Network01:24:13 AEW and Wrestling Fandom Critique01:32:32 Rant on Personal Choices and Burnout01:33:33 Scaling Back on Social Media and Wrestling Engagement01:34:27 The Evolution of AEW Discussion01:36:44 Critique of AEW and Wrestling Fan Dynamics01:38:50 Personal Reflections on Wrestling Consumption01:40:40 The Toxicity of Wrestling Fandom01:44:33 Finding Enjoyment in Wrestling Again01:56:51 Final Thoughts on Wrestling and Social MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.