Inside John Cena's Boston Farewell: WWE Booking Controversies, Triple H’s Ego & Behind the Scenes Stories | Coach and Bro | November 13, 2025

Full Podcast Summary / Show Notes (Timestamped) 00:00 – 02:09: Show Opens & Social Media Blitz The Coach sets the stage live from BTT studios, hyping up the big talking points: John Cena’s Boston send-off, Triple H’s role, and more wrestling headlines. 02:09 – 03:22: Social Media Mistakes & Triple H’s Ego Called Out Vince Russo shares a Twitter blunder and sparks debate: Is Triple H the biggest egomaniac in the business? The pair roast the social media responses comparing Triple H and Vince McMahon’s ring roles. 03:22 – 05:02: Who Owns the Spotlight – Cena or Triple H? The Coach and Vince Russo dissect Triple H overshadowing Cena's big moment and predict more repeat performances at MSG and Washington. 05:03 – 08:09: Cena’s Final Boston Promo—Was the Emotion There? Why did Cena’s big speech fall flat for some? The duo calls out missing family, friends, or a personal touch—and explores if Cena himself felt let down. 08:10 – 11:49: Booking Blunders: Did WWE Waste Cena’s Last Year? Honest A-F grading of the Cena farewell storyline. Vince Russo says the booking gets an “F;" The Coach predicts Cena will eventually see WWE did him no favors. 11:50 – 14:42: Why Boston Didn’t Go All Out for Cena & What Could’ve Been Was Boston too frugal to pay for a true spectacle? The Coach details WWE’s missed opportunities and shares his own fantasy booking for Survivor Series. 14:43 – 18:46: Booking Survivor Series—A Better Ending for Cena, Rey Mysterio & Dominic Insightful, creative booking walkthrough: How to swap the title, build Rey vs. Dom in San Diego, and give fans more satisfaction. 18:47 – 22:26: JCW, War Games, and the State of Alternative Wrestling Vince Russo plugs his JCW Lunacy project, and both hosts compare the tone of independent promotions vs. big-league blood and violence. 22:27 – 25:17: Momentum Shifts & the Power of Proper Story Structure Exposing how WWE choices leave stars like Cena out of focus post-opening, plus tips on how a writers’ room could better utilize star power. 25:18 – 29:01: What’s Next for the Big Names—Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, and the New WWE Dynamic Can WWE build its next top faces and heels organically—or is creative sabotaging its own momentum? 29:02 – 33:05: Triple H, Money, and Growing Locker Room Discontent The Coach and Vince Russo discuss MVP’s public shots at Triple H and why more talent is vocal about frustrations. 33:06 – 39:00: Chris Jericho’s Next Move—WWE Return or AEW Loyalty? Jericho’s contract, options, and the smart play behind veteran stars maximizing their legacy and payday. 39:01 – 45:04: Wrestling’s Business Side—Can WWE Let Go of Personal Egos? A look at how money, relationships, and even grudges (like Triple H vs. Jericho) determine major creative and hiring decisions. 45:05 – 54:09: Stone Cold Steve Austin on Life After WWE & Stories from the Road Reflecting on Austin’s career, post-wrestling struggles, and untold locker room tales with The Coach and Vince Russo . 54:10 – 58:47: Wrestling Burnout—Behind the Curtain on Writers, Announcers, and WWE Workloads Honest talk about burnout, high-pressure schedules, and why so many talented writers don’t last. 58:48 – End: Fan Q&A, Judgment Day, Booking Logic, & Wheel of Doom Giveaways A lightning round of fan questions—covering Judgment Day, Triple H’s creative skills, and Russo’s invention of “The Game” nickname—plus merch giveaways and a fun show wrap. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.