August 12, 2025

Karrion Kross & Scarlett Out of WWE? The Coach & Vince Russo Debate Releases, Rumors & Backstage Drama | Coach & Bro August 11t, 2025

1 hour 40 minutes

Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamps Included):

00:00 – 00:03 | Intro & Banter

Coach welcomes the audience, teases hot topics including Karrion Kross, Logan Paul, Seth Rollins, and the atmosphere in Montreal for the rumored CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins confrontation. Vince Russo jumps in, humorously defending himself over a “Castrating the Marks” skit featuring The Coach.

00:08 – 00:12 | Plant-Based Sausage and Tofu Hot Dog Fiasco

Vince shares a hilarious story about being “worked” by PETA, getting sent plant-based hot dogs, and enduring a disastrous tofu hot dog experience. Laughter ensues as Coach and Vince discuss bathroom mishaps and marriage etiquette.

00:12 – 00:18 | WWE Super Chats, Show Structure, and Super Sticker Policies

Coach and Vince explain their approach to live interaction, super sticker reading, and why they no longer fully break down RAW/Smackdown segment by segment.

00:18 – 00:29 | Karrion Kross & Scarlett: Real Release or Clever WWE Work?

A deep dive into the Karrion Kross and Scarlett WWE situation. Vince Russo leans toward it being a work due to Triple H’s desire to please the Internet Wrestling Community, referencing parallels with the R-Truth situation. Coach leans toward it being real, citing Kross’ own documentary claims and behind-the-scenes WWE autographs/heat stories.

00:29 – 00:38 | WWE Storytelling Problems, Backstage Heat & Triple H’s Booking Philosophy

Debate about what WWE should do with Karrion Kross, the missed opportunity for work-shoot/Stone Cold-type angles, backstage politics, and potential issues between talent and management.

00:38 – 00:47 | The Rock, John Cena, WWE’s Billion Dollar Era & Netflix Boardroom Drama

Full breakdown of The Rock’s rumored heat with WWE/Triple H, his business moves, creative input (or lack thereof), The Rock’s changing social media presence, and what his silence could mean for WWE’s top storylines. Context on WWE’s corporate decision-making, PR strategy, and boardroom politics.

00:47 – 01:00 | WWE, UFC, Streaming Wars & The Evolving Pay-Per-View Model

News analysis of the shock Paramount+ deal for UFC ($7.7B), WWE on ESPN/Netflix, and how live sports rights and streaming bundles are reshaping fan access (and raising prices). Coach gives insight from his CBS and ESPN experience; the duo discusses the future of pay-per-views, apps, and fan costs.

01:00 – 01:18 | Who’s The Greatest of All Time: Austin, Rock, or Hogan?

Fan Q&A heats up over the criteria for wrestling’s GOAT. Coach delivers an in-depth comparison of The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, and their respective impacts on mainstream and business metrics.

01:18 – 01:29 | Brooke Hogan Bombshells & Wrestling Family Drama

Recap of Brooke Hogan’s bombshell call-in interview, Hulk Hogan’s controversial business and family choices, and Coach & Vince’s reactions to the tragic personal stories behind the headlines.

01:29 – 01:45 | WWE vs. AEW: PLE Scheduling & Business Tactics

WWE’s latest strategy to counter-program AEW All Out, implications for independent wrestling, ticket sales, and whether WWE is being petty or simply dominant.

01:45 – 02:00 | Fan Interaction: Super Chats, Goat Debates, Cameos & Show Wrap-Up

Rapid-fire super chat reads, Coach’s hilarious insight on Cameo requests, more on wrestling writers, Chelsea Green’s NXT status, and singing Barry Manilow to end the show on a high note. Announcements for upcoming live network TV show and audience appreciation.

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