August 12, 2025

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

1 hour 4 minutes

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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