April 29, 2025

Draft Drama, WWE Pettiness & Wrestling Legends: Coach and Bro Break It Down!

44 minutes

00:00 – Show Kickoff & Coach’s Golf Escapade

Vince opens the show while Coach is on the back nine at Pebble Beach.

Tommy Carlucci steps in with banter about Coach’s golf priorities and need for a new show intro animation.

01:22 – Listener Interactions & Show Participation

Vince explains how fans can join the conversation via Super Stickers and donations.

01:41 – NFL Draft: Chador Sanders Controversy

Tommy unpacks what went wrong for Chador Sanders dropping to the 5th round—lack of preparation, disrespect in interviews, and team reactions.

Discussion about decisions made by teams like the Steelers and how Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen responded to Chador Sanders.

03:29 – Shiloh Sanders Fires Deion as Agent / Colorado College Football

Vince reflects on the impact Deion Sanders and his sons have had in Colorado and shares surprise at the family’s draft week drama.

Tommy speculates on Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation.

04:33 – Fantasy Sports Frustration: Yahoo’s Big Glitch

Vince rants about a critical Yahoo Fantasy error that cost him points and potential earnings as a fantasy baseball commissioner.

Tommy shares his Yankees insights and emphasizes fantasy sports commitment.

07:43 – Listener Q&A: Wrestling Script Segments & Seth Rollins at NFL Draft

Vince explains segment timing in wrestling scripts (2–20 minutes).

Both hosts roast Seth Rollins’ NFL draft appearance and discuss why mainstream NFL fans didn’t respond to WWE antics.

10:19 – Headlines: Hogan & Bischoff Tease NWO-Style Announcement

Vince and Tommy discuss Hogan/Bischoff’s black-and-white teaser video and speculate about the mysterious “third man.”

Tommy explains why it’s a hype tactic, not a real wrestling comeback—likely a podcast or new show, not WWE or AEW.

12:45 – Eric Bischoff & Wrestling Legends: Can't Let It Go?

Vince shares personal history and new book about the Hogan/Bischoff TNA era, reflecting on how some wrestlers never leave the business.

Both agree: if fans will still pay, legends will keep cashing in.

14:50 – Super Chats: Vince McMahon Rumors Defused

Dismissing the idea Vince McMahon would join Hulk Hogan and Bischoff’s project, citing too much controversy and business sense.

16:47 – “Chief Petty Officer” Triple H & WWE Title Drama

Russo and Carlucci dive deep into recent WWE pettiness: Triple H stripping Chelsea Green of her US Title after she questioned her WrestleMania exclusion.

They analyze how WWE management punishes talent for speaking out and compare Green’s charismatic talent to the lackluster booking decisions.

20:51 – Chelsea Green, Creativity, and Career Advice

Tommy and Vince praise Chelsea Green’s creativity and marketability, comparing her treatment to ex-WWE star Charley Caruso’s successful jump to mainstream media.

Advice for Green: aim bigger than WWE.

25:11 – The Writing on the Wall: Bayley Speaks Out / Women’s Division Issues

Discussion around Bayley’s remarks about creative pushback and the risks of voicing concerns in WWE.

Criticism of stale storylines (Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton) and missed opportunities with Chelsea Green.

28:57 – Booking What WWE Won’t: How to Use Chelsea Green Right

Vince suggests an alternate WrestleMania angle, with Green interrupting and feuding with Mickie James instead of being sidelined.

30:44 – Naming Factions: The “Trifecta of Terror” Roast

Russo and Carlucci lampoon the new Paul Heyman faction name, comparing it to the infamous Dungeon of Doom and pitching comical alternatives (“Foursome of Fear”).

36:01 – Attitude Era vs. Ruthless Aggression: Which Was Better?

Tommy compares the Attitude Era’s realism and cultural impact with the relative blandness of Ruthless Aggression.

37:12 – Surprise Crossovers: TNA & WWE Talent Exchange

Rundown of Joe Hendry and Trick Williams’ recent crossover, and how it helps both promotions gauge talent.

Debate over whether TNA talent got “buried” and why WWE cross-promotion is a win for smaller promotions.

40:24 – WrestleMania's Missed Opportunities

The hosts criticize WWE’s use of time, lengthy entrances, and failure to showcase deserving talent like The Miz, Sheamus, and especially Chelsea Green.

42:10 – Looking Ahead: The Future of Wrestling Legends

Russo and Carlucci joke about who will be the next generation of legends trotted out in a decade.

Wrap-up, listener thanks, and where to follow the hosts and watch more content.

...more

View all episodes

By Bleav

4.2

2121 ratings