00:41 – Discussion of AEW fan signs, merchandise, and Hangman Page’s recent notoriety.02:54 – Introduction of AEW’s new book and its author “Keg”; first impressions.09:05 – Early history of Tony Khan’s wrestling fandom and the book’s revisionist approach.11:41 – The book’s portrayal of the wrestling landscape, including shots at NWA and other promotions.13:05 – Comparisons to DK encyclopedias and children’s books; the book’s visual style.14:31 – Excerpts from the book: Tony Khan’s early internet wrestling community experiences.23:29 – The real indie wrestling boom, with a critique of the book’s selective history.24:22 – TNA’s role in wrestling and the broader landscape of promotions.25:10 – AEW’s impact on the indies and the book’s self-promotional tone.26:38 – The “all-star” mentality of AEW and its approach to talent acquisition.35:14 – The timing of the book’s release and the perception of AEW as a “clown show.”37:25 – Satirical comparison: “If Scientology was a wrestling promotion, this would be AEW.”41:40 – Comparison of fast food pricing/business models to wrestling ticket pricing.45:30 – The Hart family, championship collecting, and the credibility of wrestling titles.57:13 – Introduction of AEW’s new championship and Tommy Dreamer’s reaction.59:13 – Dave Meltzer’s response to criticism about the proliferation of wrestling titles.1:02:01 – Jokes about the “Undisputed Continental” title and the absurdity of belt names.1:06:53 – Disney’s partnership with DraftKings and the implications for WWE.1:08:25 – WWE’s ticket pricing, touring model, and the economics of live events.1:22:34 – Broader challenges in wrestling and the cost of living.1:41:55 – Eva Marie’s interview about WWE, performing, and the Ridge Holland scenario.Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support</a>.

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