WrestleMania Predictions, Wrestling's Lost Storylines & Jim Johnston's Unmatched Legacy

Full Podcast Summary / Notes: [00:00:27] - Welcome and Introduction Vince Russo opens the show on April 10th, sharing that Coach is absent due to a lost voice, humorously discovered to be caused by yelling "fore" on a golf course. [00:02:27] - Wrestling Discussions Begin Vince and Tommy express disappointment about needing to discuss wrestling instead of baseball, hinting at a WWE storyline involving Paul Heyman that's missing the mark with casual fans. [00:05:05] - WrestleMania Build-Up Discussing John Cena and Roman Reigns’ limited appearances on WWE shows leading up to WrestleMania and questioning if it's too little, too late for fans. [00:07:12] - Greed and Content Overload in WWE Vince and Tommy discuss the negative impact of WWE expanding its content with watered-down storylines, referencing poor Netflix numbers and uninspiring fan engagement. [00:12:40] - Fanatic Fest and Wrestler Meet-and-Greets A look into the lucrative world of wrestler meet-and-greets where top stars like Cody Rhodes quickly sell out, highlighting the fans' willingness to pay steep prices. [00:17:05] - Commentary on Wrestling Matches Critique of Michael Cole for over-exaggerating match reactions, questioning the genuine entertainment value of current wrestling storytelling. [00:19:38] - Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair Rivalry Debating the real tension between the wrestlers and the lack of relatable storylines for wider audiences beyond die-hard fans. [00:25:46] - WWE ID Championship: A Money Grab? Insight into the WWE ID Championship initiative and its similarity to other WWE concepts, questioning the true intention behind these new shows. [00:28:08] - Honoring Jim Johnston’s Legacy Celebrating the essential role of Jim Johnston in crafting WWE’s unforgettable theme songs and lamenting his absence in today’s wrestling world. [00:38:55] - Yankees vs. Giants Series Chat A transition into a sports discussion where Vince and Tommy share their thoughts on upcoming baseball games, balancing the podcast between sports entertainment and competitive sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.