00:00 — Show kicks off: Coach returns from travel, touts rapid channel growth, and introduces Vince Russo.

18:51 — Should released WWE talent be sent to AAA/TNA to recoup investment? Why does WWE cut, instead of reassign, wrestlers with name value? Russo and Coach dig into possible reasons and the politics of inter-company relationships.

21:19 — Business of wrestling: If WWE doesn’t offer TV time or creative opportunities, why not let talent thrive on partner platforms?

24:24 — WWE’s current “push” stars: Karrion Kross and Logan Paul. Why the company backs one over the other, the risk of outshining the creative team, and what holds talent back creatively.

28:13 — Coach on the value of open-minded booking and innovative minds in creative—why experienced performers could be the solution WWE needs.

30:50 — The Logan Paul effect: Internet influencers outshining homegrown talent, and what that says about WWE’s pipeline and priorities.

32:16 — Super sticker: Why do top Smackdown stars all take time off together? Russo points to a lack of planning and “working smarter.” Coach highlights missed production solutions.

34:08 — Attitude Era writing process: Russo details planning from PPV-to-PPV, building escalating weekly conflict, and flexibility in execution.

35:02 — WrestleMania 40 fallout: Cody Rhodes’ protection (or lack thereof) after controversial loss, and the logic (or absence) of post-PPV storytelling.

36:50 — The shift to “everything is entertainment”: Russo and Coach debate WWE’s blurring of reality and its impact on fan engagement and believability.

40:22 — Financial management at TKO, power dynamics: The rise of The Rock, the absence of Triple H on financial statements, and what that really signals behind the scenes.

41:19 — Wrestling vs. Entertainment factions within WWE: Why the “entertainment” side is winning and what it means for old-school wrestling minds like Triple H.

44:07 — Smackdown moving back to two hours—pros, cons, and what it signals about the show’s profitability.

45:26 — Potential for ex-WWE talent in AEW or TNA, and whether AEW will seize the opportunity to grow.

46:17 — Chelsea Green, Zelina Vega, and the value of turning setbacks into creative opportunities, plus a heartfelt moment about Vega’s tribute to her late father.

48:00 — The problem with hasty returns: Why vignettes matter for stars like Aleister Black and how WWE repeatedly fumbles big comebacks.

49:27 — Lessons from PFL and sports TV: Stop chasing competition, focus on strong storytelling and authentic branding.

50:43 — Russo on wrestling politics, Triple H’s precarious position, and why the industry’s in-fighting undermines creative progress.

53:35 — Advice for talent and management: Stick to your strengths, avoid “power for power’s sake,” plus true stories from Coach and Russo on saying no to the wrong opportunities.

56:21 — Business, loyalty, and creative blockades: The real reasons WWE drops the ball with stars and why self-promotion is a double-edged sword.

59:55 — Fun in wrestling and why it’s sorely missing: Both hosts reminisce about backstage days full of joy, compared to the fear-based, political environment today.

1:03:30 — Super sticker on Triple H: The disconnect between star power and creative skill, and why “wrestler’s mentality” doesn’t always breed the best bosses.

1:06:24 — The logic of revenge storylines: Why today’s booking wouldn’t fly with Austin, Rock, and Attitude Era fans.

1:08:19 — Classic Rock & Coach skits, Barry Manilow moments, and unexpected crossovers with sports stars.

1:11:56 — Surreal moments: The joy of recognition from major league athletes and celebrities—living proof of wrestling’s broad reach.

1:12:45 — Outtakes: The pressure of staying serious during Rock segments and the reality behind delivering iconic promos.

1:13:52 — The hiring reality for WWE writers: Why fresh, creative minds often don’t last, and the hidden obstacles in TV wrestling rooms.

1:14:31 — Closing: Preview of channel giveaways, schedule updates, and an appreciation to the best producer and audience in the game.