About this episode
Opening & Show Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:02:30) Coach welcomes viewers to BHT Studios for another Monday episode Show schedule: Mondays 5pm ET, Thursdays 11am ET across multiple platforms Available on Stadium, Amazon Prime, DirectTV, YouTube, and social media Call to action for YouTube subscriptions, likes, and shares Introduction of co-host Vince Russo from RussosBrand.com Show format explanation: focuses on bigger storylines and wrestling business rather than segment-by-segment breakdowns NFL Discussion & Wrestling Parallels (00:02:30 - 00:08:15) Russo asks about NFL team count (32 teams) to make wrestling comparison point Discussion about creative repetition in wrestling vs. sports variety Comparison between WWE's repetitive storylines and NFL's diverse matchups Debate about creative desperation when jobs are on the line Reference to potential Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair WrestleMania rematch fatigue ESPN & Crown Jewel Coverage Analysis (00:08:15 - 00:12:45) Fan feedback about ESPN shortening YouTube clips from 5 minutes to 2.5 minutes Comparison between Crown Jewel and previous events like Wrestlepalooza Discussion of ESPN's $30 subscription pricing strategy Analysis of how content length affects viewership and live show attendance Praise for ESPN taking a firm stance on content distribution Interactive Show Elements (00:12:45 - 00:18:30) Explanation of Super Sticker system ($5+ for comments, $10+ for Wheel of Doom) Emphasis on audience participation and diverse perspectives Real-time interaction with premium members and new chat participants Coach and Russo's appreciation for fan engagement Wrestling Business & Creative Challenges (00:18:30 - 00:35:20) Discussion of creative bankruptcy in modern wrestling Analysis of how desperation drives booking decisions Comparison of current WWE creative to past eras Debate about human elements in wrestling storytelling Industry insider perspectives on job security and creative pressure Jon Moxley & Renee Paquette Segment (00:35:20 - 00:45:50) Discussion of recent Moxley developments Analysis of talent relationships and industry dynamics Insider commentary on AEW storylines and character development Comparison to past wrestling couples and their on-screen/off-screen dynamics Controversial Wrestling Moments Discussion (00:45:50 - 00:55:30) Reference to past TNN wrestling content and broadcast standards Discussion of controversial segments and their impact Analysis of how wrestling content has evolved across different networks Russo's insider stories about past wrestling television experiences AEW Saturday/Sunday Event Analysis (00:55:30 - 01:05:00) Breakdown of recent AEW programming Comparison to WWE's weekend scheduling Discussion of wrestling's weekend programming strategy Analysis of audience engagement across different time slots Show Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts (01:05:00 - 01:08:00) Coach announces early departure for family obligations (picking up son from school) Reminder about Thursday's live show and Wheel of Doom segment Sports talk transition (Mariners, Blue Jays, Dodgers World Series discussion) Final thanks to production team: Producer Mikey P and Dan (Double D) Thursday show promotion and sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.