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In this episode of the Black Letter Body Slam, in association with the Hammerlock Hangover Podcast and the Wrestling Soup Network, host Evildose Jeff Lipman explores the crossover between law and wrestling, focusing specifically on immigration law's impact on the wrestling industry. He is joined by Gerald Lamel, a partner and immigration attorney at Dunlop Bennett and Ludwig, who shares his extensive experience in immigration law and offers insights into work visas and specialty visas, particularly those relevant to wrestlers and athletes. The discussion delves into the complexities of immigration for athletes, including visa fraud, the criteria for obtaining work visas, the legal implications of overstay, and the practical aspects of employing foreign talents in the wrestling world. Gerald Lamel also clarifies the distinction between different visa categories and the required legal standards for athletes wishing to work in the U.S. Additionally, the episode touches on Jeff's diverse interests and the broader legal and immigration services provided by Dunlop Bennett and Ludwig.
00:00 Introduction to Black Letter Body Slam
00:26 Diving Into Immigration Law with Expert Insights
01:38 Gerald Lamel: A Deep Dive into His Background and Expertise
02:44 Exploring the Complex World of Work Visas and Wrestling
03:06 Speculations and Legal Insights on CMLL Wrestlers' Visa Issues
07:04 Understanding the Intricacies of Work Visas and Immigration Law
14:33 The Legal Framework of Specialty Work Visas Explained
23:08 Concluding Remarks and Legal Advice

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00:00 Diving Into Wrestling Metrics and Viewer Counts
00:34 Exploring the Absurdity of Viewing Metrics
03:12 Wrestling Soup's Take on AEW's Viewership Claims
04:06 The Hilarious World of Wrestling Soup Math
05:26 AEW's Billion Viewers and the Netflix Metric Madness
06:29 The Comedic Genius of Wrestling Soup Unleashed
11:43 Tax Season and the Goofiness of Rich People
13:10 Wrestling Soup's Unique Take on Boston and Catholicism
15:13 The WWE Universe: Seamus's Return and Fan Reactions
26:29 Big E's Career and the Future of WWE Storytelling
36:34 Wrestling World Gossip: Logan Paul's Baby News and More
38:34 AEW's Ruby Soho Announces Pregnancy: Reactions and Speculations
44:58 Oklahoma's Controversial Stance on Transgender Wrestlers
01:03:30 WWE's Big Five Events: Strategic Locations and Future Plans
01:10:39 Exploring WrestleMania's Ideal Timing and Locations
01:15:35 AEW's Commentary Team Welcomes a New Voice
01:16:34 Wrestling Gossip and Speculations
01:16:45 Nikki Bella's Wrestling Future and Fan Reactions
01:18:11 Wrestling Community's Mixed Feelings on Talent Moves
01:18:39 The Impact of Wrestling Icons on the Industry
01:19:16 Debating the Value of Wrestling Talent and Promotions
01:23:13 WWE Women's Division: Challenges and Opportunities
01:26:52 The Evolution of Women's Wrestling and Its Future
01:33:33 Wrestling Championships: The Significance of Design
01:50:32 Exploring Unique Championship Ideas in Wrestling
01:52:54 Wrapping Up: Shoutouts and Future Plans
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Ronda Rousey’s WWE Saga and Tony Schiavone’s Take on Modern Fans
In a comprehensive discussion, hosts Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle tackle a range of hot wrestling topics, from the latest WWE developments to Tony Schiavone's views on modern wrestling fans. They analyze the repercussions of recent WrestlingMania events, critiquing Chad Gable's new heel persona and pondering the futures of stars like Jimmy, Seamus, and Liv Morgan. The duo also dives deep into Ronda Rousey's controversial WWE criticisms, exploring her struggles and the wrestling community’s reaction. They discuss Ripley's injury and its effects on her career, as well as Schiavone's apparent discontent with fan interaction and his position in AEW. The episode aims to merge these divergent threads into a rich tapestry of wrestling culture today.
00:00 Kicking Off with Wrestling Soup: Recapping Recent Events
00:25 Breaking Down the Latest in Wrestling: From Draft Announcements to Main Event Matches
01:04 Analyzing Chad Gable's Heel Turn and Comparisons to Kurt Angle
01:56 The Evolution of Chad Gable: From Underdog to Heel
07:06 Exploring the Dynamics of the Alpha Academy and Future Speculations
11:57 NXT's Rising Stars and the Impact of the Draft
17:19 Seamus' Return and the Debate Over His Condition
21:40 The Bloodline Saga Continues: Solo's Renegade Moves
25:53 Rhea Ripley's Exit and the Women's Championship Scene
29:24 Judgment Day's Future and Faction Dynamics
31:05 Celebrating Wrestling Fandom and Biggie's Career Update
32:15 Biggie's Transition to Commentary: A New Role?
33:12 Wrestling Announcing Styles and Fan Preferences
34:17 The New Day's Future and Fan Reactions
36:58 Ronda Rousey's Controversial Moments and Backstage Behavior
40:38 Exploring Ronda Rousey's Complex Personality and Career
59:09 Tony Schiavone's Role and Fan Interactions in AEW
01:05:38 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Shows


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This episode dives deep into the wrestling landscape, contrasting WWE's remarkable WrestleMania achievements with AEW's internal struggles and fan criticisms, echoing WCW's past difficulties. It examines WWE's future directions with stars like Roman Reigns and the potential transfers affecting both leagues. Moreover, AEW's situation is critically analyzed, from Tony Khan's management and locker room morale to the changing perceptions among its staunchest supporters. The discussions include speculative future matchups, drawing insights from wrestling history, and offering technical advice to listeners. The narrative warns AEW of the need for major changes to avoid a downfall similar to WCW, rounding out with a look ahead to future podcast content and guest contributions.
00:00 Opening Banter and Wrestling Chatter
01:43 Diving into Wrestling Soup: Discord Tips and WrestleMania Recap
03:29 The CM Punk and Jack Perry Controversy: A Deep Dive
16:41 AEW's Leadership and Future Directions
30:21 Switching Gears: Monday Night Raw and Triple H's Emotional Moment
33:58 Reflecting on Wrestling's Evolution and Fan Engagement
34:29 The Excitement of Current Wrestling Dynamics
35:14 Wrestling Fandom's Highs and Lows
35:41 Analyzing AEW's Challenges and Fan Loyalty
37:03 WWE's Record-Breaking Achievements and Growth
38:54 Speculating on Future WWE Storylines and Matches
45:30 Exploring Damien Priest's Potential as Champion
50:31 Fantasy Booking and the Future of Wrestling Narratives
58:07 AEW's Struggles and WWE's Continued Success
01:05:45 Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead
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This script delves into the controversy surrounding AEW's decision to air footage of an altercation between CM Punk and Jack Perry (Jungle Boy), exploring the subsequent fallout within the wrestling community, including reactions from fans, wrestling journalists like Dave Meltzer and Brian Alvarez, and the impact on AEW's branding and storytelling. It discusses the critique of the company's decision, the unexpected support for CM Punk, now with WWE, and the broader implications for AEW's public image and internal dynamics. Additionally, the script examines the ramifications of this event on wrestling storylines, the relationship between AEW and WWE, and speculates on the future directions of key storylines amidst this controversy.
00:00 Opening Banter and Introductions
00:24 Going Live on Spreaker: A New Listening Option
00:59 Reflecting on Wrestling Highlights and Shivani's Reaction
01:53 The Controversial CM Punk Footage Discussion Begins
04:40 Analyzing the Fallout and Reactions to the Footage
18:39 The Young Bucks' Role and Backlash
39:36 CM Punk's Alleged Threat to Tony Khan and the Hiss Heard Around the World
46:56 WWE's Potential Response to AEW's Blunder
49:03 Diving into Wrestling Drama: The Big Showdown
49:47 The Controversy Around Jack Perry: Wrestling's Scapegoat?
50:20 Astronauts, Commentary, and Wrestling Politics
51:03 The Fallout: Wrestling Journalists and Hydration Woes
52:31 The Incident Unveiled: CM Punk's Return Sparks Debate
54:17 Wrestling Promoters Under Fire: Tony Khan's Leadership Questioned
01:04:23 The Wrestling World's Response: Meltzer and Alvarez Weigh In
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Kevin Castle and Anthony Thomas get into more about Kevin's Wrestlemania Night 1 thoughts and analysis of how the show went. Highlighting the embarrassing predicament of the Usos fail as a match, and looking deeper into what happened to Authors of Pain in their match and why they were disposed of for almost 10 minutes. The boys take calls from people at Wrestlemania and most notably talk to Lee Sanders from the RCWR Show. 


00:00 Opening Banter and Wrestling Analysis
00:34 Deep Dive into Roman Reigns' Epic WrestleMania Moment
03:58 WrestleMania Night One Recap and Critique
10:55 The Big Men of Wrestling: A Nostalgic Appreciation
17:49 WrestleMania Night Two Highlights and Fan Reactions
20:55 WWE Merchandise and the Future of Wrestling Characters
26:56 Stephanie McMahon's Appearance and the McMahon Family Legacy
28:35 Debunking Family Drama Theories
29:02 Stephanie's Appearance: A Crowd Pleaser
30:18 Welcoming Dave Sack: Wrestling Insights and Predictions
30:39 Rikishi's Role and Future Match Speculations
34:00 The Bloodline's Dynamics and Future Scenarios
36:59 Wrestling's Evolving Landscape: NXT, Returns, and Draft Speculations
44:48 Reflecting on WrestleMania: Night One vs. Night Two
49:38 The Rock's Return and Future in Wrestling
56:48 Closing Thoughts and Future Discussions

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