In this episode, the hosts delve into the latest happenings in the wrestling world, focusing on AEW and WWE. They discuss the controversial statements by Dave Meltzer regarding AEW's future profitability compared to WWE's historical earnings, and analyze the impact of recent ratings where NXT outperformed AEW Dynamite. They explore AEW's contract talks, including deals with Warner Brothers and Fox Sports Mexico, and the implications of AEW's current business strategies. They also touch on the upcoming AEW WrestleDream event, giving their thoughts on the match card and potential outcomes. Throughout the discussion, the hosts present a critical and humorous take on the wrestling industry, highlighting potential challenges and opportunities for AEW in the face of WWE's continued dominance.00:00 Wrestling Soup: AEW Deal Fallout02:56 Conan and Meltzer's Relationship03:11 Wrestling Podcasts and AEW Critique10:11 AEW's Financial and Attendance Issues13:34 Comparing AEW and WWE Financials29:15 Inflation and Wrestling Economics35:14 The Fine Line Between Trouble and Success35:34 Dave Meltzer's Ethics and AEW Fanbase36:23 The Rise of Jack Daugherty38:00 Comparing Dave Meltzer and Jack Daugherty40:11 AEW's Financial Ties and Media Deals42:36 AEW's Strategy in Mexico48:51 The State of AEW's Talent and Programming56:31 AEW vs. WWE: Ratings and Excuses01:03:00 Upcoming AEW Events and Matches01:08:43 Closing Remarks and Future PlansSupport Wrestling Soup on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoupBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support

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