Before My Head Explodes with Vince Russo

The Rock’s WrestleMania Role: Truth vs. Fiction, Backstage WWE Drama & SummerSlam Predictions! Coach & Bro July 31st


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Full Podcast Summary / Show Notes (Timestamped):

00:00 – 00:03 | Cold Open
  • Show kicks off with Coach introducing the early special start time and explaining the schedule juggle due to other broadcast obligations.
  • 00:18 – 01:57 | Welcome & Channel Updates
    • Coach welcomes listeners, runs through upcoming appearances on SiriusXM and ESPN+, and teases SummerSlam coverage.
    • Tommy Carlucci joins as guest co-host, pokes fun at Coach, and shares a personal anecdote about his daughter’s baseball success.
    • 03:04 – 06:25 | WWE “Unreal” on Netflix Reaction
      • Both hosts analyzed the five released episodes of “WWE Unreal” on Netflix.
      • They reveal the show was produced by NFL Network, not WWE, which gives it a unique aesthetic.
      • Critique on the episode’s promise of “behind-the-scenes” exposure, noting it’s less revealing than teased and apparently heavily edited.
      • 07:57 – 10:23 | Writer’s Room Breakdown & Michael P.S. Hayes
        • Tommy shares insights on WWE writers and the curated writer’s room scenes.
        • Discussion on Michael P.S. Hayes’s long tenure with WWE, laying out why he’s still pivotal backstage.
        • 10:56 – 12:32 | Jey Uso, Endurance Issues, and Documentary Moments
          • Commentary on Jey Uso’s performance endurance being addressed in “Unreal.”
          • Both hosts talk about the importance of in-ring stamina and creative decisions that affect wrestler longevity.
          • 13:11 – 16:41 | The Rock, WrestleMania, and Power Struggles
            • Coach and Tommy dissect conflicting stories between The Rock and Triple H about The Rock’s WrestleMania involvement.
            • Tommy is convinced The Rock was 100% involved, and points out oddities like the Travis Scott connection.
            • Speculation that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wants a bigger stake—possibly TKO-level and creative control—in WWE’s future.
            • 17:27 – 19:52 | Coach & Bro Channel Milestone: 20,000 YouTube Subscribers!
              • Celebratory segment as the channel hits 20k subscribers live.
              • Hosts reflect on their journey, the growth of their show, and thank their community.
              • 21:00 – 24:46 | Triple H Overexposure & WWE Brand Shifts
                • Commentary on Triple H’s increasingly on-screen, public-forward role compared to Vince era; speculation it may be a strategic move.
                • Discussion about newer generations of the McMahon/Levesque family crossing over into media and podcasting.
                • 26:04 – 27:18 | Triple H as Office & CM Punk Dynamics
                  • Coach recounts the culture shift when Triple H became corporate.
                  • Examines lasting impacts on talent relationships, specifically referencing the infamous CM Punk fallout.
                  • 28:19 – 30:39 | The Rock—Will He Show at SummerSlam? Merch Clues and Odds-Making
                    • Chat on whether The Rock will show up at SummerSlam, backed by breadcrumbs like Vegas-specific merch and betting odds.
                    • Tommy’s take: The Rock will likely appear to further the John Cena heel storyline.
                    • 31:27 – 32:41 | Hulk Hogan Tribute Critique
                      • Discussion about why Eric Bischoff wasn’t chosen to tribute Hulk Hogan.
                      • Explanation: Triple H asserted leadership; the company wanted to balance legacy with controversy.
                      • 33:46 – 42:13 | Miz Opportunism, Drew McIntyre Update, and Logan Paul’s Brand Power
                        • Coverage of Miz making a play for a SummerSlam spot via social media after Drew McIntyre’s visa drama.
                        • Drew drops a video declaring he’ll make it for SummerSlam after “powerful friends” help him travel.
                        • Logan Paul and Drew’s social media strategy praised for building heel heat and fan engagement.
                        • 42:38 – 47:09 | Cody Rhodes on AEW Departure & Wrestling Backstage Politics
                          • Explosive analysis of Cody Rhodes dishing on why he left AEW (“backstabby” politics, loss of creative control), as shared in an interview with Bill Simmons.
                          • Tommy and Coach agree; Cody was essential to AEW’s birth and eventual WWE return is a master move.
                          • 50:24 – 56:16 | Inside ESPN, WWE Partnerships, and Career Lessons
                            • Coach opens up about being the person who broke down ESPN’s resistance to WWE, sharing how he helped foster that billion-dollar partnership.
                            • Both hosts reminisce about business hustles, learning when and how to negotiate, and what they’d do differently with hindsight.
                            • 57:43 – 59:10 | Career Advice: Climbing the Sports/Entertainment Ladder
                              • Tommy and Coach share advice for listeners on navigating career pivots, persistence, and understanding the “show and go” mindset.
                              • 01:00:12 – 01:04:09 | Closing Remarks, More Channel News, and What’s Next
                                • Massive thanks to the fan community.
                                • Announcements of upcoming live shows, new time slots, and possible increased live content.
                                • Coach and Tommy close with gratitude, encouragement, and a little playful banter.
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