Hosts Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle discuss a wide range of topics regarding the wrestling scene in 2023 and their predictions for WWE in 2024. From their personal New Year celebrations to reflecting on WWE's choice to discontinue DVD merchandise and TNA's partnership with Endeavor Streaming, they explore a variety of industry shifts. They also delve into the controversial hiring of Velveteen Dream, his heartfelt apology video, and the surprising return of 'The Rock' to WWE. In addition, they discuss the implication of WWE veteran Kevin Dunn's retirement for the company's aesthetics. All while expressing revitalized interest in wrestling and optimism for its future.00:00 Introduction and New Year's Reflections00:17 Family Traditions and Changes Over Time00:44 New Year's Eve at the Bar01:38 New Year's Eve Party Experiences02:24 Card Games and Festivities04:39 New Year's Eve Gifts and Celebrations05:53 Looking Forward to the New Year06:06 Reflecting on Wrestling in 202306:38 Discussing World's End Event07:21 Chris Jericho's Controversy07:45 Adam Cole's Role and Reveal13:34 Tony Khan's Media Scrum and Response15:27 Jericho's Reputation and Allegations18:06 Concluding Thoughts on Wrestling Community31:36 Discussing People's Behavior and Attitude32:29 Critique on Handling of Jericho's Situation33:32 Wrestling Industry's Handling of Sensitive Subjects35:13 WWE and Triple H's Future Plans35:46 Potential Partnership between TNA and WWE42:48 Speculations on Sasha Banks' Future46:23 Velveteen Dream's Apology and Future01:02:10 Discussing Apologies and Anticipations01:02:30 The Rock's Surprise Appearance01:02:53 Implications of The Rock's Return01:03:00 The Rock's Physical Condition and Performance01:03:45 The Rock's Legacy and Impact01:04:03 The Rock's Controversial Moments01:04:22 Speculating The Rock's Surprise01:06:09 The Rock's Popularity and Influence01:08:36 The Rock's Potential Future Matches01:18:07 Looking Forward to 202401:18:36 Kevin Dunn's Retirement and Its Implications- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestlingsoupThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1425249/advertisement