Inside Pro Wrestling: WWE Botches, Backstage Stories & The Real Reason Drew McIntyre Isn’t Pushed (Coach and Bro Live 9/29)

Full Podcast Summary / Show Notes (Timestamped): 00:00:00 – 00:01:17 Welcome & Show Setup Coach kicks off the episode with updates on the show’s format and the focus on wrestling business topics over match-by-match recaps. Both hosts talk baseball—Vince Russo shares his fantasy baseball wins and celebrates the firing of Bob Melvin. 00:01:18 – 00:05:08 Wrestling Chemistry & Payroll Talk Discussion shifts to the New York Mets’ disastrous end to their season and parallels between sports chemistry and WWE locker room politics. Coach notes an unnamed WWE female talent quit over a poor contract offer, foreshadowing a larger conversation about pay and respect within TKO. 00:05:09 – 00:14:31 Audience Engagement & Botched WWE Finish Explained The duo explains how fans can participate through super stickers and the infamous “Wheel of Doom.” They dive deep into the recent major botch during a WWE women’s triple threat match, spotlighting referee Aja Smith’s difficult position and how inexperienced management compounded the problem. 00:14:32 – 00:16:47 "Bucket Full of Chicken Necks" & Insider Wrestling Humor Vince explains his offbeat show title’s origin and reminisces about wrestler Yokozuna’s eating habits. The segment offers some comic relief with classic locker room anecdotes. 00:16:48 – 00:23:48 Drew McIntyre Misused? Creative Jealousy in WWE Coach and Vince dissect Drew McIntyre’s current WWE booking, blaming internal jealousy from top execs like Triple H and Shawn Michaels for stifling Drew’s push. The conversation covers the fear-based company culture and why top talent often gets punished. 00:23:49 – 00:27:46 Widespread Underutilization & The Global Talent Pool They criticize WWE’s reluctance to spotlight truly global stars, question why more African and Australian talent aren’t featured despite WWE’s expansion goals, and blast tone-deaf creative decisions like awkward bilingual promos. 00:27:47 – 00:33:36 Power Couples, AFL-CIO, & Storytime: Locker Room Politics The chat turns to why Drew McIntyre’s real-life model wife isn’t on TV, teasing untapped potential in reality-based storylines. Anecdotes flow about marriage, jealousy, and Vince Russo’s creative instincts. 00:33:37 – 00:47:27 Michael Hayes & "Flight From Hell" Legendary Storytime Coach tells a hilarious, unfiltered Michael Hayes story involving weddings, wild flights, practical ribs (including Michael Hayes losing his hair!), and wrestling’s wilder road tales. Vince and Coach banter about industry icons like Gerald Brisco. 00:47:28 – 00:50:59 Bianca Belair, Main Event Bodies & Creative Direction The duo discuss Bianca Belair’s absence, WWE’s mishandling of stars, and the retroactive irony in who gets a title run vs. who gets body-shamed or ignored by creative. More reminiscing about body image and Vince McMahon-era style "talent weighs-ins" ensues. 00:51:00 – 01:04:34 Dirt Sheets, ‘Yes Men,’ Industry Critique & Roddy Riffs The hosts mock wrestling “dirt sheets,” reflect on how industry insiders protect themselves, detail the culture of “yes men,” and recall wild personal stories (including Michael Hayes’ infamous dancing and behind-the-scenes behavior). 01:04:35 – 01:11:33 Bruce Prichard, Backstage Maneuvering & Reality of Wrestling Jobs Vince Russo reveals how he helped Bruce Prichard during hard times, only to see him outmaneuver back into authority—a lesson in wrestling’s survival instincts and career chess games. 01:11:34 – 01:17:12 The Saudi Sale Theory: WWE’s Future? Coach and Vince share strong conspiracy theories (with supporting financial figures) about TKO’s possible intention to sell WWE to Saudi investors and what recent EA and entertainment deals mean for wrestling’s future. 01:17:13 – 01:25:34 Finishing Strong & Kevin Nash on AJ Lee’s Return Discussion pivots to Kevin Nash’s take on AJ Lee’s return, the lack of character evolution after ten years, and why writers—not just wrestlers—are needed in creative roles. The cluster of similar-sounding superstar names and lack of attention to detail further illustrate WWE’s creative slump. 01:25:35 – End (01:28:08) Closing, Hype for Next Episode & Wild Tease The duo set up next episode’s “cliffhanger,” tease a rare Vince McMahon–Tony Khan photo, and thank fans for their support and engagement. They wrap with plugs for their other content and a heartfelt invitation to join them again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.