Before My Head Explodes with Vince Russo

Why The Rock's Latest Podcast Appearance Has Everyone Confused + Wrestling Industry Payment Scandals Exposed | Coach & Bro Live October 16th, 2025

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Opening & Crown Jewel T-Shirt Celebration (0:00-5:00)
  • Major Highlight: Fan Carmine wore the Coach & Bro Show t-shirt to WWE Crown Jewel in Australia
  • Hosts celebrate their brand being represented at a major WWE event
  • Discussion about shipping costs to Australia ($40)
  • Setting up the show as their "longest episode to date"
    • The Rock's Mysterious Podcast Strategy (15:00-25:00)
    • Key Topic: Analysis of The Rock's appearance on a major podcast
    • Timing Concerns: His movie had already been out for 2 weeks (unusual promotion timing)
    • Movie performance discussed: Only $6 million first week
    • Strategic Analysis: Podcast has $100 million deal, need major guests for downloads
    • Comparison to Taylor Swift's previous appearance on the same show
    • Discussion of why Rock would choose this timing despite no WWE mentions
      • Wrestling Industry Payment Scandals Exposed (35:00-50:00)
      • Major Revelation: Coach discusses being scammed at a 2021 boxing event
      • Event featured DJ Khaled, Migos, James Harden ($2 million investment)
      • The Big Lie: Promoters expected 10 million buys at $20 each for YouTube boxing
      • Coach initially unpaid, but got money after threatening legal action
      • Key Quote: "It'll be a cold day in hell before you do another show if you don't pay"
      • Payment resolved within 30 days after private confrontation
        • Mickie James & Industry Politics (60:00-70:00)
        • Controversy: Mickie James lost her spot on LFG show due to host's wife
        • Financial Impact: Estimated $70,000-$150,000 per season loss
        • Discussion of how personal relationships affect professional opportunities
        • Praise for Mickie James as "one of the sweetest women" in wrestling
          • Wheel of Doom Segment (75:00-85:00)
          • Fan Engagement: Largest number of participants ever
          • Winner: Lonnie Meade selected for merchandise prize
          • Emphasis on following through with prizes (unlike other shows)
          • Building global community with "mamby pamby" t-shirts
            • Show Wrap & Future Plans (85:00-94:00)
            • Schedule Announcement: Monday 5 PM Eastern on YouTube and socials
            • Thursday 11 AM Eastern on Stadium and Bally Sports Live
            • Call to Action: YouTube subscription drive for channel growth
            • John Cena retirement discussion and ticket sales prediction
            • Final message about wrestling being "supposed to be fun"

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