WWE's Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia: Unreal Breakdown & Bold Predictions! | Coach and Bro | January 29th, 2026 |

Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamped):

[00:00:00] – Intro & Show Announcements

• The Coachwelcomes viewers to the show, acknowledges technical issues from the previous episode, and teases a packed episode.
• Big announcement:The Coach

  will be debuting on JCW Lunacy and unveils his excitement for "Coach's Corner."

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• Vince Russojokes about being preempted by dog shows, then hypes up history being made on JCW.

[00:05:34] – Falsy Time: Wrestling Jargon Explored

• Vince Russointroduces the new wrestling term “Falsy Time,” discussing NXT match structure.
• Both speakers poke fun at modern wrestling language and overuse of "false finishes."
• Real criticism of controlling interviews and WWE’s evolving terminology.

[00:10:25] – Royal Rumble Preview & Critique

• The Coachand

  Vince Russo

  discuss the lack of hype for this year’s Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia.

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• Quoting Dave Meltzer about this being the "worst promoted Rumble" ever.
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• Dissecting WWE's booking inconsistencies, specifically around Finn Balor, Brock Lesnar, and The Miz.
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• Predictions and speculation on surprise entrants, including how logistics might hinder big surprises.

[00:19:06] – Women’s Royal Rumble: Cultural Challenges

• Examination of the all-female Royal Rumble match in Saudi Arabia, the challenges of customized gear, and Saudi restrictions.
• Real talk about WWE's ability to plan ahead and fan reaction to international shows.

[00:23:23] – WWE Unreal Breakdown

• Vince Russoand

  The Coach

  review "WWE Unreal" Episode 3.

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• Spotlight on Chelsea Green: praise for her talent, disappointment in company’s booking.
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• Critique of Bruce Prichard and Michael Hayes’ creative logic regarding “getting people over.”
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• Insightful commentary on why titles and finishes matter.

[00:34:01] – Are WWE Writers Out of Touch?

• Deep dive on whether creative has lost touch with what makes a superstar.
• Banter on personal favorites vs. real stars, referencing Alexa Bliss, Penta, and Juggalo Championship Wrestling's creative differences.

[00:44:02] – Live Fan Q&A: Super Stickers & Mailbag

• Listeners’ questions about best wrestling storylines, misused phrases, and misuse of major stars like AJ Styles.
• The Coachand

  Vince Russo

  share wrestling anecdotes, compare casual and hardcore fan reactions, and the unpredictability of the Attitude Era.

[01:03:02] – Is WWE Booking for the Pop?

• Are current WWE storylines written solely for momentary pops?
• Discussion on rumors of a 15-month Sami Zayn storyline, Brock Lesnar’s return, and the trouble with “booking for surprise” in foreign markets.

[01:20:21] – Storytelling 101: How to Fix WWE's Creative

• Vince Russoexplains how to create organic stories and why overcomplicating booking destroys character investment.
• Real-world example: How simple backstage skits can create long-lasting angles.

[01:31:06] – The Business of Wrestling & Superstar Limitations

• Why WWE doesn’t let talent get “too big,” the dilemma for talent like Chelsea Green when balancing career and life.
• Discussion about burnout, creative bottlenecks, and the logistical breakdown of WWE’s current creative system.

[01:43:10] – JCW, WrestleMania Weekend, and Community Engagement

• Announcements about upcoming JCW shows at WrestleMania weekend in Vegas.
• Good-natured banter about the Coach’s negotiations and fan contests; two lucky fans win merch.
• Final shoutouts, more fan Q&A, and a heartfelt wrap-up on the importance of trusting creative talent

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