• Coach and Vince Russo discuss their continued success on the Stadium Network
• Russo reflects on unexpectedly returning to wrestling travel and enjoying it again
• Preview of upcoming topics including WWE character issues and AEW's European venture

• Analysis of current heel characters and their lack of authentic heat
• Comparison to classic wrestling personalities who generated genuine audience reactions
• Discussion of how modern wrestlers struggle to cross the line from performer to character
• The importance of learning from fan reactions rather than dismissing criticism

• Hosts address audience criticism and the difference between constructive feedback and hate
• Discussion of how wrestlers and promoters should handle negative fan reactions
• Examples of performers who successfully adapted based on audience response

• Breakdown of AEW's decision to run Dynamite and Collision in Manchester
• Criticism of the 11 PM local start time and 6 PM Eastern broadcast time
• Discussion of how social media era affects international wrestling programming
• Analysis of talent scheduling challenges during holiday season

• Comparison between WWE and AEW's approach to international markets
• Discussion of how modern wrestling promotions handle overseas content
• The impact of streaming and time zone differences on wrestling programming

• Teaser for upcoming Tony Khan video discussion
• Announcement of holiday schedule changes
• Super sticker acknowledgments and Wheel of Doom segment preview
• JK show promotion for Thursday nights at 7 PM Eastern

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• Patrick Mahomes injury update and recovery timeline discussion
• Analysis of how the injury typically requires over a year of recovery
• Chiefs performance breakdown from yesterday's game
• Preview of upcoming Monday Night Football: Dolphins vs Steelers
• Mention of "Monday Night Grind" show on Coaching Company YouTube page

• Introduction of wrestling creative genius Vince Russo
• JCW (presumably "JC Wrestling") achieving over 100,000 weekly views across platforms
• Discussion of Russo's busy schedule and commitment to multiple projects
• Russo's brand promotion and social media presence

• Comparison between 1995 wrestling ratings patterns and current JCW analytics
• Shocking revelation: Rating spikes occurred "between matches" during backstage segments and vignettes
• Ratings consistently dropped during actual wrestling matches
• 30-year pattern analysis showing audience preference for storylines over in-ring action
• Implications for modern wrestling programming and creative decisions

• Russo shares personal WrestleMania experience as guest referee
• Miller Lite-sponsored bra and panties match featuring Stacy Keibler and Torrie Wilson
• Embarrassing moment when wrestlers "pulled his pants down" in front of millions
• His mother's attendance at the event adding to the embarrassment
• Industry criticism and how people use the incident against his credibility

• Viewer shoutout from Gainesville, Florida visitor praising Colorado's beauty
• Extended discussion about "The Ark" thrift store
• Russo's extreme frugality: $1.99 shirts, refusing to pay $3.00
• Senior discount Tuesdays (50% off for 55+ customers)
• Russo jokes about attending senior discounts for 25 years
• Humorous exchange about thrift store shopping strategies

• Wheel of Doom promotion for Thursday's live show
• Reminder about dual streaming: full hour on Stadium, additional content on YouTube
• Emphasis on watching live to participate in giveaways
• JCW Lunacy support encouragement
• Final Monday Night Football preview and show promotion
• Sign-off with promise to return Thursday for next Coach and Bro Show episode

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• Live broadcast details: 11:32 AM Eastern, 8:32 AM Pacific timing
• Schedule announcement: Regular Monday/Thursday episodes (no Monday episode this week)
• Platform availability: Stadium Network, Amazon, YouTube TV with on-demand viewing
• Upcoming content: Wheel of Doom segment for YouTube viewers

• John Cena interview breakdown: Chris Van Vliet interview analysis
• WWE storyline critique: Discussion of non-traditional wrestling storytelling approach
• Triple H's Boston appearance: 8-minute segment controversy and creative decisions
• "Above my pay grade" comment: Arena availability vs. creative control debate
• Road Dogg reference: "Bless his heart" commentary on Triple H's creative direction

• JCW Lunacy show: 7:00 PM Eastern tonight on YouTube
• Content focus: Storylines, characters, and entertainment-driven wrestling
• Platform presence: YouTube and X (Twitter) promotion strategy
• Show positioning: Alternative to mainstream wrestling programming

• Exclusive story breakdown: Logan Paul's "shouldn't tell this story" moment
• SummerSlam plans: Originally planned 3-on-3 match involving Travis Scott
• Training reality check: Booker T training sessions with Travis Scott
• The ghosting: Travis Scott's departure after realizing wrestling's physical demands
• Industry implications: Celebrity involvement challenges in professional wrestling

• Viewership explosion: Growth from 10K to 45K YouTube views
• Facebook discovery: Additional 50K views on Facebook platform
• Combined reach: Nearly 100K total views across platforms
• Social media strategy: Instagram-Facebook integration insights
• Future potential: Streaming deal possibilities and growth projections
• Work ethic commitment: Team dedication to continued expansion

• Stadium Network wrap-up: Thursday regular programming commitment
• Cross-platform continuation: Extended YouTube content post-Stadium broadcast
• Producer credits: Vince, Producer Man, Associate Producer Mikey P
• Next episode: Monday 5:00 PM Eastern scheduling
• Sponsor acknowledgment: "Not Without Hope" theatrical release promotion

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Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamped)

• The Coachand

  Vince Russo

  kick off the show by celebrating recent growth in viewership and teasing upcoming content and storylines. The duo discusses winter meetings in MLB and their aspirations to report from major sporting events in future episodes.

• The Coachtransitions to the WWE-ESPN partnership, spotlighting recent rumors about ESPN’s dissatisfaction.

  Vince Russo

  analyzes subscriber numbers and revenue expectations, highlighting the disconnect between WWE’s efforts and ESPN's promotional push.

• Vince Russodelivers a strong critique about WWE’s subpar PPVs performed for their biggest partner, explaining why they could lose the deal.

  The Coach

  defends ESPN's marketing efforts and shares inside perspectives on what motivated the high-stakes app launch.

• The conversation shifts to how WWE might be taking advantage of ESPN’s limited wrestling know-how, and the potential consequences for lazy creative output. The duo explores how networks crave live sports, the strategic value of YouTube TV and bundled apps, and the unusual scheduling challenges of PLEs in Saudi Arabia.

• The Coachand

  Vince Russo

  dig into Nick Khan’s newfound celebrity and the WWE’s reliance on outside personalities like Pat McAfee and Logan Paul for promotion. They highlight how McAfee’s exit illustrates how WWE can overuse star power for free exposure, often without fair compensation, and how that impacts creative.

• The hosts reflect on the lack of risk-taking and creative surprises at recent WWE events, particularly Survivor Series.Vince Russo

  discusses how backstage culture and guaranteed contracts have led to a “play it safe” mentality, draining excitement from major shows.

• They analyze missed creative opportunities, including repetitive booking and lack of genuine surprise reveals (e.g., the masked mystery man), making comparisons to other wrestling companies like JCW and TNA, who are "putting in the work" to engage fans.

• Listener interaction explodes during the Wheel of Doom segment, andThe Coach

  shares emotional reflections on the show’s explosive growth. The duo reiterates their philosophy: fans deserve their best every episode.

• The discussion switches to current WWE locker room culture.The Coach

  brings up recent comments from CM Punk and Bayley about today's backstage etiquette: many talent no longer watch the main event or stick around to learn from top stars, a stark contrast with strict traditions from earlier eras.

• Vince Russoand

  The Coach

  offer personal stories from their WWE and TNA days, underscoring how respect and learning once dominated locker room life. They question whether Triple H knows about the lack of backstage engagement today, and debate if it's possible for current management to revive old-school etiquette.

• Show closes with a review of John Cena’s farewell tour and booking predictability, more listener Q&A, and spicy inside details about talent relations, bonus structures, and why the right creative system matters.

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Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamped):

• Welcoming new viewers and explaining participation through Super Stickers and the Wheel of Doom merch giveaway.
• The Coach

  shares personal news about his son's golf journey and NIL deal.

• 
  
• The dynamic between

  The Coach

  and

  Vince Russo

  is established, riffing on punctuality, audience banter, and brand building.

• Addressing accusations of "begging for jobs" and supporting each other's ventures.
• The challenges of growing a YouTube brand and helping friends in the business.
• Hilarious anecdotes about fans obsessing over a friend's thumb and playful ribbing about DMs.

• Vince Russo

  breaks down the JCW investor swerve and building wrestling storylines for maximum audience hook, revealing how a month-long angle exploded viewer numbers from 15k to 40k.

• 
  
• The Coach

  probes how it felt for

  Vince Russo

  to return to live crowds and why cliffhangers work.

• Examining fan disappointment with the “Mystery Man” swerve, specifically Austin Theory’s involvement.
• Exploring WWE’s struggle to attract casual fans and keep surprises under wraps.
• Comparison between WWE, AEW, and JCW strategies for audience engagement and star-making.

• Addressing the Paul Heyman/fan incident—where was WWE security?
• Discussing wrestlers' moves to Hollywood, Triple H’s ambitions, and rumors of company jealousy.
• Interactive debate on whether stars should move to Hollywood or focus solely on wrestling.

• Breaking down why surprise returns flop if the talent isn’t “over,” using Austin Theory as a prime example.
• Problems with booking three underdeveloped talents together.
• Dissecting dangerous spots (e.g., Bron Breaker’s near-neck injury) and lackluster War Games logic.

• Engaging fans and super sticker shout-outs, plus Wheel of Doom contest details.
• Real-time feedback from listeners: theories on Drew McIntyre’s “slump,” and WWE’s missed opportunities.
• Comparing The Shield’s success to the current roster.
• Anecdotes about overseas wrestling tours, security horror stories, and wild road tales.

• Final thoughts on what WWE must do to recover fan trust.
• Hype for next week's show, including the promise to address Tony Khan’s pay-per-view length debate and more wrestling news as it breaks.
• Sign-off with huge thanks to fans and reminders to join Thursday’s live stream.

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Key Points:

• AEW Full Gear ran 5.5 hours on Saturday
• Tony Khan claims contractual minimum of 4 hours required
• Hosts question the extra 1.5 hours beyond contractual obligation
• Discussion of pre-show content padding

Key Points:

• WWE learned from audience feedback on show length
• Raw's 2.5-hour format received positive fan response
• SmackDown returning to 3 hours raises questions
• Fan loyalty vs. practical viewing experience

Key Points:

• Core principle: "Less is more, more is too much"
• Natural instinct to over-deliver content
• Example: Giving 8 reasons when 2 would suffice
• Translates to time management and audience retention
• Wrestling industry's tendency to "show intelligence" hurts product

Key Points:

• Both companies risk product dilution through length
• Fan loyalty doesn't always translate to viewing endurance
• Even dedicated AEW fans acknowledge show length issues
• Industry-wide problem, not company-specific

Key Points:

• Personal anecdotes from WWE pre-show experience
• Sports broadcasting parallels with wrestling production
• Thanksgiving show schedule announcement
• Team appreciation and show growth acknowledgment

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• Hosts Coach and Vince Russo welcome viewers to their Thursday wrestling analysis show
• Announcement of preempted next Thursday show due to Thanksgiving
• Promotion of JCW live watch-along at 7 PM Eastern on YouTube
• Discussion of "Wheel of Doom" merchandise giveaway segment coming up

• Big thank you to Rad Bod and Mikey from the Savannah Bananas for their interview
• Hosts praise the "incredibly fun interview" that just concluded
• Transition into serious wrestling business discussion

• MAJOR STORY: CM Punk's shocking confession about lacking motivation for WWE events
• Discussion of how WWE's current business model affects talent motivation
• Analysis of pay-per-view events being treated like "another Raw/SmackDown on steroids"
• Examination of Saturday night event scheduling impact on talent engagement
• CM Punk's guaranteed contract situation and its effect on performance incentives

• Vince Russo's analysis of TKO trying to run wrestling "like a business"
• Key quote: "There's no business like the wrestling business - it's an animal unto itself"
• Discussion of mainstream corporate approach vs. wrestling industry traditions
• How corporate mentality is changing wrestler motivation and performance

• Analysis of CM Punk's current age (46) and remaining career prospects
• Prediction that he has approximately 3 years left in active wrestling
• Discussion of WWE's reluctance to sign wrestlers over 50
• Examination of multi-million dollar contract implications
• Comparison to John Cena's career trajectory and speaking freedom

• Coverage of Monday's "left turn" in Cena's retirement storyline
• Analysis of what the hosts liked and didn't like about recent developments
• Discussion of Cena's ability to "say whatever he wants" due to contract security
• Predictions for how the retirement tour will unfold

• Brief mention of Tony Khan's recent activities in New York City
• Hosts' advice for Khan's business approach
• Statement that "he really needs us" - referring to industry guidance

• Show wrap-up and final thoughts
• Reminder about social media follows and upcoming schedule changes
• Final thanks to guests and production team

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• Discovered when Steven was 5 years old
• Doctors called him "one in a million" - he should have been dead, paralyzed, or suffered massive seizures
• The condition was only discovered due to intense shoulder pain that woke him nightly
• Steven still lives with chronic shoulder pain that ranges from annoying to debilitating

• Shoulder pain varies from "annoying friend" to "worst enemy" depending on the day
• When completely drained or tired, pain becomes debilitating with episodes every minute
• Continuous learning about pain management and triggers
• Discussion of what "debilitating pain" means for viewers who may not understand chronic conditions

• Wrestling serves as inspiration and escape from daily challenges
• Discussion of favorite wrestlers and their impact on his mindset
• Connection between wrestling's "never give up" mentality and his personal journey

• How Steven's story caught his attention as a filmmaker
• The documentary features both inspiring elements and compelling "heels" (antagonists)
• Wrestling fans will appreciate both the wrestling content and the dramatic storytelling
• James sees this project as potentially career-defining

• Host notes Steven's remarkable wisdom for his age
• Steven's core message: "Remember to be yourself and never, ever give up"
• Discussion of how his experience has shaped his perspective on life
• Closing thoughts on resilience and inspiration

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