In this episode, we delve deep into the 2024 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards, scrutinizing the selections made by the 'smartest wrestling fans' on the planet. From the Best TV Show to the Worst Feud and beyond, we navigate through the layers of voting, questioning the logic and rationale behind many of these choices. Highlights include discussions on the most overrated and underrated wrestlers, the best and worst gimmicks, and the overarching promotional tactics that left us scratching our heads. Join us for a critical examination of this year's TUNA MELTZER wrestling awards and what they reveal about the fanbase and the industry.00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections29:21 Wrestling Observer Awards Discussion45:40 Cinnamon Based Tag Team Ideas46:03 Best Technical Wrestler Debate48:06 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Most Improved57:31 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Most Overrated01:03:22 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Most Underrated01:11:01 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Worst TV Announcer01:18:31 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Most Disgusting Promotional Tactic01:32:59 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Promotion of the Year01:33:41 Ranking CMLL and AEW01:34:10 WWE's Promotional Tactics01:35:15 Best Booker of 202401:39:51 Worst Wrestling TV Shows01:41:55 Best Weekly TV Shows01:46:42 Major Wrestling Shows of 202401:48:10 Worst Gimmicks of 202401:53:38 Worst Feuds of the Year02:01:14 Best Feuds of the Year02:04:03 Women's Wrestling MVPs02:09:42 Best Non-Wrestlers02:11:10 Best on Interviews02:13:48 Most Outstanding Wrestlers02:15:10 Wrestler of the Year02:18:35 Concluding ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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