Stunning WWE Plot Twists, Jey Uso Controversy & Wrestling’s Biggest Missed Opportunities – Coach & Bro 061625

00:00 – 00:02:00 – Kickoff & Major Baseball Trade Reaction The Coach launches the live show, celebrating its massive reach (over 100M homes via Prime, DirecTV, and YouTube TV). Vince Russo expresses excitement over the Coach’s baseball team landing Raffy Devers in a blockbuster trade. 00:02:00 – 00:04:09 – Show Format & Audience Engagement Instructions for fans on how to jump into the live conversation with super stickers, promises interactive commentary, and previews hot topics in wrestling – signaling a big shift away from segment-by-segment Raw breakdowns. 00:04:09 – 00:13:36 – Jey Uso Title Loss & Rikishi’s Backlash (Main Segment) – Discusses Jey Uso’s 51-day World Heavyweight Title reign and its abrupt end. – Vince Russo (as a wrestling writer) breaks down why the short reign hurts Jey’s credibility and psyche. – The Coach references Rikishi’s podcast, where Rikishi intensely criticizes WWE for taking the belt off Jey so quickly, noting crowd reactions and merch sales. – Debate: Was putting the title back on Gunther the right move? Both hosts agree the decision missed the mark creatively, given Jey’s unique position as a tag team veteran. 00:13:36 – 00:17:14 – The WrestleMania Main Event Dilemma (Feat. Chris Jericho) – Explosive audio from Chris Jericho, reliving the night he and Triple H followed Rock vs. Hogan at WrestleMania – a decision Jericho laments. – Breakdown of the importance (or not) of main-eventing on a multi-night WrestleMania and what it really means for a talent’s legacy. 00:17:14 – 00:22:55 – R-Truth’s Shocking Return & Behind-the-Scenes Details – Analysis of R-Truth’s unexpected WWE comeback, attack on Cena, and wild rumors about a possible 6-man tag featuring Travis Scott at SummerSlam. – Hilarious reveal: Logan Paul claims he was legit not told about R-Truth’s surprise return—could he be shooting or working? 00:22:55 – 00:34:44 – SmackDown Conspiracy Theory: Charlotte, Alexa, and the Ref Bungle – Vince Russo drops a spicy conspiracy about a SmackDown double finish involving Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. – Points out odd production choices and the potential of either a missed cue or an intentional “Montreal Screwjob Lite” angle. – Replay absence and talent reactions analyzed in detail—was it a timing botch, or did they “screw” Charlotte? 00:34:44 – 00:46:18 – WWE x TNA, AAA, and the Rise of Merch-Driven Booking – Breakdown of WWE’s recent partnerships with TNA and AAA, and debate on whether merch sales should put a wrestler (like the AAA Iguana guy) on the main roster. – Critique of confusing title crossovers for casual fans and how WWE needs clearer storytelling. – The John Cena promo masterclass – why letting stars speak in their own voice still matters. 00:46:18 – 00:55:17 – Legends Returning, Women’s Division Focus & Talent Hustle – Rumors swirl: returns of Trish Stratus, Goldberg, Nikki & Brie Bella, as Netflix possibly wants more female-driven stories. – Chelsea Green praised for never wanting time off (with a poolside vacation joke thrown in), compared to Adam Pearce taking a random vacation despite working once a week. 00:55:17 – 01:01:14 – Outrageous Ticket Prices & WWE’s “Almighty Dollar” Era – Listeners submit evidence of Pittsburgh Raw ticket prices soaring past $1,400 for standard seats. – Coach and Russo compare these prices to other sports (MLB, NFL) and discuss the long-term sustainability of pricing out fans, especially working families. 01:01:14 – 01:14:42 – Mainstream Crossover: Cody Rhodes, Naked Gun Movie & WWE’s PR Moves – Review of Cody Rhodes’ debut in the new Naked Gun movie, why letting stars take on outside projects is great for WWE. – Anecdotes about Vince McMahon’s past reluctance toward talent in movies. – Hilarious stories from Vince and the Coach about the XFL launch and Vince’s old “it’s about the business, not me!” attitude. 01:14:42 – END – Fan Q&A & Classic Wrestling Moments – Super sticker shoutouts and answers, including best wrestling plot twists, the move from “attendance records” to “highest-grossing events,” and more. – Reflections on legendary Attitude Era stunts (beer truck, milk truck, TV truck hijinks). – Closing thoughts: how WWE needs new compelling, reality-based stories to capture today’s audience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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