SummerSlam Shocks, WWE Drama, & Ric Flair Calls Out Tiffany Stratton! | Coach and Bro Show July 28th, 2025

Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamps): 00:00:25 – 00:03:25 | Opening & Housekeeping The Coach welcomes new and returning listeners, notes the show’s packed schedule, and explains the show formats for Monday and Thursday episodes. Vince Russo joins and they launch straight into the weekend’s SummerSlam frenzy, lamenting marathon-length pre-shows and wrestling "overkill." Recent success (Hulk Hogan episode with 30,000 views) and new subscribers are celebrated, with an invitation for fans to interact live via Super Stickers. 00:03:25 – 00:09:08 | Draft Day & Real vs. Scripted Sports Vince reveals a rumor questioning if Coach prefers the WWE Draft over MLB’s Trade Deadline—Coach sheepishly admits he does! Covers Coach’s real experience being “traded” during WWE drafts and Russo’s pitch for making network executives part of the process, critiquing the blurred lines between sports and sports entertainment. Netflix’s wrestling content and Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2” deal is compared to WWE’s programming deals. 00:09:08 – 00:16:09 | Hulk Hogan Tribute & Behind-the-Scenes Production Deep dive into WWE’s tribute for the late Hulk Hogan; both hosts praise Jimmy Hart’s role and the video package but debate Triple H’s constant on-screen involvement. Inside takes on why Triple H differs from Vince McMahon in putting himself front and center, with Coach giving candid thoughts on backstage decision-making and the fear of losing power. 00:16:09 – 00:18:20 | WWE “Unreal” Reality Series & Authenticity Concerns Discussion on WWE’s upcoming “Unreal” reality show and skepticism about how authentic or “worked” it will truly be. Both hosts question whether the show might unintentionally expose WWE’s inner workings, sharing concerns about how writers and exec decisions are portrayed for fans. 00:18:20 – 00:24:43 | Celebrity Involvement: Jelly Roll vs. Travis Scott Vince and Coach discuss the wave of celebrities in wrestling. Jelly Roll earns respect for his genuine involvement, impressive performance, and perseverance compared to Travis Scott, who reportedly didn’t take training seriously and bowed out. Producer Triple H’s “prove-yourself” backstage challenge to Jelly Roll is recounted. 00:24:43 – 00:26:06 | Drew McIntyre’s UK Ordeal Drew McIntyre stuck in England ahead of SummerSlam; Coach explains the travel mishap and possible storyline implications, sharing Drew’s humor in blaming Jelly Roll. Miz inserting himself as a possible replacement and the reality-blending of real travel issues into storylines is covered. 00:26:06 – 00:30:44 | Insulting Fans’ Intelligence? Injury Angles & Predicting Seth Rollins Russo calls out WWE for sometimes “insulting” the intelligence of diehard fans with convoluted reality vs. script. Coach speculates on Seth Rollins’ injury status and if it’s become a long-term “work” for a surprise return or title shakeup at SummerSlam. Both emphasize: big swerves are only justified if there’s a meaningful payoff. 00:30:44 – 00:39:16 | Ric Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton, Charlotte’s Booking & Women’s Storylines Ric Flair slams Tiffany Stratton’s promo; Russo breaks down why wrestlers “don’t sell” personal drama and how inexperience led to a real-feeling zinger. Coach and Vince agree it was a learning moment, criticize WWE’s lack of star plans for Charlotte, and discuss veteran vs. up-and-comer politics backstage. 00:39:16 – 00:44:29 | Brie Bella’s WWE Absence & Social Media Drama Brie Bella attributes her absence from WWE to Daniel Bryan’s AEW ties; Russo says if they wanted her, she’d be there, and critiques WWE’s pettiness over moves like the “Yes!” chant. Chelsea Green’s backlash for defending Hulk Hogan is highlighted, with both hosts urging her to ignore haters and keep shining despite social media toxicity. 00:44:29 – 00:53:18 | AEW, MJF’s Movie Breakout & Mercedes Mone’s 8 Belts MJF’s star performance in “Happy Gilmore 2” discussed, arguing AEW may not capitalize on crossover stars like WWE would. Russo jokes about Mercedes Mone’s “overkill” of championship belts, warning of the logistical issues and diluting titles’ specialness. 00:53:18 – 01:00:03 | Roman Reigns, Tag Matches, & Booking Philosophy WWE uses social media to set up Roman Reigns’ return and tag match for SummerSlam; Coach loves the approach. Russo applauds the variety but worries about overcrowded TLC matches leading to injuries. Logan Paul’s charisma and unique heel work are praised as main-event potential. 01:00:03 – End | Extended Fan Q&A & Stories Coaches answer fan questions about Karrion Kross, Charlotte, the Attitude Era, Smackdown ticket prices, private jets, and their wildest behind-the-scenes moments. Vince Russo gives a wrestling history lesson on the “Hell in the Cell” name, while both reminisce about the creative freedom of the Attitude Era compared to today’s scripted product. Seth Rollins, The Rock’s future, and the legacy of Hulk Hogan are discussed in depth; the hosts close with heartfelt thanks to listeners and support for their growing audience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.