Wrestling Roundup: WrestleMania Preparations and Reflecting on Bray Wyatt In this episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts Anthony Missionary Thomas, Kevin Castle, and special guest Julian Cannon delve into the latest wrestling news and events. They discuss the finalization of WrestleMania matches, a revealing interview with CM Punk by Ariel Helwani, and the impact of AEW's business decisions including releasing 10 people from its roster. The episode also covers Ronda Rousey's comments, Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt documentaries, and the complexities surrounding CM Punk's interactions with Tony Khan and Jack Perry at AEW. Insights are shared on CM Punk's stance on business vs. impressing with match ratings and his candid thoughts on AEW's work environment. The hosts further explore the WWE's handling of the hall of fame inductions, particularly Paul Heyman's upcoming induction by Roman Reigns, and share personal insights into the emotional Bray Wyatt documentary. Julian Cannon discusses his upcoming work with WWE and promotes his writing on AdBuzz Daily, focusing on marketing and advertising in the wrestling world. 00:00 Welcome to Wrestling Soup! 00:15 WrestleMania Updates and CM Punk's Waves 00:50 AEW's Business Moves and Ronda Rousey's Comments 01:50 Deep Dive into CM Punk's Revelations 05:00 Reflections on CM Punk's Interview and Wrestling Culture 18:00 The Generational Divide in Wrestling 27:30 Wrestling Industry Shake-ups and Predictions 27:35 The Business Side of Wrestling: Contracts and Releases 28:14 Historical Context: Bill Watts' Cost-Cutting Measures 29:03 AEW's Business Challenges and WWE's Success 31:16 WWE Raw Highlights and Fan Reactions 31:55 Storyline Developments and Character Analysis 32:58 WrestleMania Anticipation: Celebrities and Surprises 33:38 WWE Hall of Fame Insights and Expectations 40:15 Reflecting on Bray Wyatt's Legacy 51:41 Looking Ahead: WrestleMania Coverage and Personal Projects Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.