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00:00-03:15 – WrestleMania Hype & Open
- Vince Russo (Bro) jokes about “stupid comments” from wrestling figures and teases hot takes.
- Coach shares a DoubleTree cookie mishap, hotel staffer Taylor drops in for some real-life banter, setting a fun, honest tone.
- Vince launches into a legendary Ultimate Warrior “Mrs. Fields cookie” anecdote.
- Listeners are invited to join the live chat and send super stickers.
- Discussion pivots to recent interviews by WWE's Nick Khan and Triple H, with Vince blasting both for “asinine” comments and for acknowledging AEW.
- The importance of ignoring the competition when you’re #1 is stressed.
- Coach and Vince dissect Triple H’s recent podcast comments about wrestling podcasts “breaking kayfabe.”
- Strong opinions on the disconnect between the wrestling industry and its casual fan base.
- Cena’s social media strategy is discussed in relation to his current heel work.
- Coach shares an intense Vince McMahon story highlighting his obsession with secrecy and surprise.
- Vince laments the lack of “protected” surprises and stars in the modern product, blaming it on a bloated creative process and leaks.
- The issues with current booking, lack of new stars, and overreliance on legends like The Rock and John Cena.
- Stats on WrestleMania ticket sales, Hall of Fame, and other event metrics reflect a declining buzz.
- They critique WWE’s “greedy” multi-event approach for WrestleMania week.
- Deep dive into the Charlotte Flair vs Tiffany feud, Rollins’ revealing podcast comments, and parallels to Charlotte’s real-life struggles.
- Honest discussion of the mental and emotional challenges faced by performers.
- Extended talk about Tony Khan’s viral post-show address—Coach and Vince praise his authenticity and passion, analyzing what AEW can learn from it.
- Playful pitch that Coach & Bro could fix AEW if brought on board.
- Roman’s Vanity Fair interview: contract expiration, retirement plans, and possible Hollywood crossover.
- Russo and Coach weigh in on how Reigns’ career is managed and compare it to past eras in WWE.
- Audience questions: Why WWE hasn’t done a Premium Live Event in Mexico and Coach’s real-life Mexico scare.
- Paul Heyman’s character and social media promo get a quick spotlight.
- Vince and Coach encourage fans to enjoy the WrestleMania spectacle despite industry frustrations.
- Ticket prices, post-show plans, and a heartfelt send-off with gratitude for their growing community.
118 episodes
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00:00-03:15 – WrestleMania Hype & Open
- Vince Russo (Bro) jokes about “stupid comments” from wrestling figures and teases hot takes.
- Coach shares a DoubleTree cookie mishap, hotel staffer Taylor drops in for some real-life banter, setting a fun, honest tone.
- Vince launches into a legendary Ultimate Warrior “Mrs. Fields cookie” anecdote.
- Listeners are invited to join the live chat and send super stickers.
- Discussion pivots to recent interviews by WWE's Nick Khan and Triple H, with Vince blasting both for “asinine” comments and for acknowledging AEW.
- The importance of ignoring the competition when you’re #1 is stressed.
- Coach and Vince dissect Triple H’s recent podcast comments about wrestling podcasts “breaking kayfabe.”
- Strong opinions on the disconnect between the wrestling industry and its casual fan base.
- Cena’s social media strategy is discussed in relation to his current heel work.
- Coach shares an intense Vince McMahon story highlighting his obsession with secrecy and surprise.
- Vince laments the lack of “protected” surprises and stars in the modern product, blaming it on a bloated creative process and leaks.
- The issues with current booking, lack of new stars, and overreliance on legends like The Rock and John Cena.
- Stats on WrestleMania ticket sales, Hall of Fame, and other event metrics reflect a declining buzz.
- They critique WWE’s “greedy” multi-event approach for WrestleMania week.
- Deep dive into the Charlotte Flair vs Tiffany feud, Rollins’ revealing podcast comments, and parallels to Charlotte’s real-life struggles.
- Honest discussion of the mental and emotional challenges faced by performers.
- Extended talk about Tony Khan’s viral post-show address—Coach and Vince praise his authenticity and passion, analyzing what AEW can learn from it.
- Playful pitch that Coach & Bro could fix AEW if brought on board.
- Roman’s Vanity Fair interview: contract expiration, retirement plans, and possible Hollywood crossover.
- Russo and Coach weigh in on how Reigns’ career is managed and compare it to past eras in WWE.
- Audience questions: Why WWE hasn’t done a Premium Live Event in Mexico and Coach’s real-life Mexico scare.
- Paul Heyman’s character and social media promo get a quick spotlight.
- Vince and Coach encourage fans to enjoy the WrestleMania spectacle despite industry frustrations.
- Ticket prices, post-show plans, and a heartfelt send-off with gratitude for their growing community.
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