About this episode
00:00-03:15 – WrestleMania Hype & Open Vince Russo (Bro) jokes about “stupid comments” from wrestling figures and teases hot takes. 03:16-05:00 – Cookie Stories & On-Air Levity 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. 05:01-11:30 – Podcast Participation & Nick Khan vs Tony Khan 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. 11:31-15:00 – Triple H, Kayfabe & Insider Frustrations 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. 15:01-20:00 – Vince McMahon’s Era vs Today, Surprises & WWE’s Current Flaws 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. 20:01-27:00 – WWE Booking Blunders, Star Power, Fan Disconnect 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. 27:01-36:30 – Charlotte vs Tiffany, Seth Rollins’ Take, Real Life Bleeds In 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. 36:31-46:00 – AEW Spotlight: Tony Khan’s Wild Promo & Main Event Recap 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. 46:01-49:31 – Roman Reigns’ Future & WWE Main Event Landscape 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. 49:32-52:45 – WWE in Mexico + Miscellaneous Q&A 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. 52:46-End – WrestleMania Predictions, Listener Shoutouts & Final Thoughts 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.