WWE Character Development Crisis & AEW's European Scheduling Disaster - Wrestling Industry Analysis- Coach and Bro | December 18th, 2025 |

Full Podcast Summary/Notes (Timestamped) Opening & Show Introduction (0:00 - 5:00)

• 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

WWE Character Development Discussion (5:00 - 25:00)

• 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

Fan Engagement & Feedback (25:00 - 45:00)

• 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

AEW European Show Analysis (45:00 - 70:00)

• 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

Wrestling Business Strategy (70:00 - 90:00)

• 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

Show Wrap-up & Announcements (90:00 - 94:10)

• 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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