The Coach and Bro | Happy Birthday, Undertaker!

00:00:18 - 00:01:02: Welcome & Growth Insights: The Coach extends gratitude to the live audience and discusses the show's promising growth, marking its potential leap to national television. 00:01:03 - 00:02:23: Star Absences & Brand Strategy: The absence of major stars like Cena and Rock at SmackDown is dissected, with concerns about international show attendance and the necessity of star power on every show. 00:02:24 - 00:03:47: Planning & Excuses in TV Production: Vince Russo emphasizes the importance of planning in TV production, criticizing the lack of foresight in current WWE planning. 00:03:48 - 00:04:39: Attitude Era Storylines: The Coach and Vince reminisce about the meticulous planning of storylines during the Attitude Era and the effect of WWE’s content increase on storyline quality today. 00:04:40 - 00:05:24: Viewers' Super Sticker Comments: Engagement with the audience as the Coach and Vince respond to super sticker comments and the subject of Vince McMahon’s potential return to WWE. 00:05:25 - 00:07:02: Triple H's Role & Executive Dynamics: Insight into backstage dynamics, emphasizing the Rock’s towering influence and the complex relationship between him and Triple H. 00:07:03 - 00:08:48: Infamous Foley Story: A firsthand account from Vince Russo on the aftermath of Mick Foley's notorious Hell in a Cell match, showcasing Foley's indomitable spirit. 00:08:49 - 00:09:59: Coach's ESPN and WWE Experience: Coach shares tales from his tenure at ESPN and WWE, recollecting the surreal scripting experiences with young writers. 00:10:00 - 00:11:23: Challenges in Creative Writing for WWE: Discussion on the scripted nature of WWE promos and the shift in creative writing dynamics over the years. 00:11:24 - 00:12:23: Potential Superstars’ Appearance Debate: Speculation and insights on potential appearances by Rock and Cena post-WrestleMania, underscoring the crucial timing of their engagements. 00:12:24 - 00:14:39: WWE’s Scheduling and Talent Utilization: Critical examination of WWE's post-WrestleMania strategy and the impact of their scheduling on talent utilization. 00:14:40 - 00:15:56: Creative Changes & Talent Omissions: A look into unexplained absences like Alexa Bliss and speculations on talents being sidelined due to creative overhauls post-WrestleMania. 00:15:57 - 00:17:25: Industry Predictions and Expectations: Forecasting the future of WWE’s programming and talent landscape, including a potential increase in part-time performers like Logan Paul. 00:17:26 - 00:21:10: Unpacking the Chris Jericho Interaction: Amusing analysis of Chris Jericho's playful, if possibly staged, interaction with a young fan and Jericho’s evolving role in wrestling. 00:21:11 - 00:24:13: Jericho’s House Show Antics: Reflections on Coach's personal anecdotes with Jericho, illustrating the latter's unwavering commitment to the wrestling business. 00:24:14 - 00:28:59: The Undertaker’s Birthday & Wrestling Initiation: Personal stories about the Undertaker highlight his significant legacy and amusing rituals, including Coach’s unforgettable initiation. 00:29:00 - 00:31:33: Big Show & Underlying Wrestling Etiquette: Coach recounts a humorous but tense encounter with the Big Show, revealing behind-the-scenes wrestling etiquette. 00:31:34 - 00:36:18: The Undertaker’s Painful Dedication: Vince Russo shares a poignant vignette on witnessing the Undertaker’s post-match agony, reaffirming his dedication to wrestling. 00:36:19 - 00:38:09: Francois the Mysterious Medic: A teaser for stories surrounding Francois, the behind-the-scenes medic with unconventional methods, sets the stage for the next episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.