In this episode, the hosts delve into the recent comments made by Dave Meltzer regarding the health struggles of Dutch Mantel and his wife, Kathy. Dutch has battled sepsis twice in the past year, resulting in extended hospital stays and significant financial hardship. The hosts discuss the GoFundMe campaign set up to help Dutch and Kathy, which has raised significant support from anonymous donors, as well as known contributors like Tony Khan and Chris Jericho. The episode also touches on the criticisms surrounding Meltzer's coverage and Tony Khan's donation, the dynamics between wrestlers and promoters, and the impact of Meltzer's influence in the wrestling industry. Towards the end, there is a humorous conversation about participating in a Zoom seminar with AEW referee Aubrey Edwards, reflecting on the intersection of wrestling insiders and fans.00:00 Dutch Mantel's Health Struggles and Financial Crisis00:38 Tony Khan's Generosity Amid Criticism01:27 Rant Against Dave Meltzer's Reporting05:09 Disco Inferno and Podcast Shoutouts06:14 Comparing Donations and Wrestling Community Support17:10 Critique of Dave Meltzer's Influence in Wrestling22:02 Discussing the Cost of Training22:25 Debating the Value of the Seminar23:12 Questioning the Referee's Expertise24:10 Reading the Seminar Details25:24 Expressing Frustration with AEW28:54 Considering Attending the Seminar32:56 Analyzing the Seminar Rules39:09 Final Thoughts and Farewell- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡ʢTwitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoupDiscord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESTLING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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