June 10, 2025

Why WWE Brought Back R-Truth, Shane McMahon’s Shocking AEW Comments & The Future of Pro Wrestling | Coach & Bro Show 60925

1 hour 6 minutes

00:00 - 01:09 | Show Introduction & Format Explained

Coach welcomes listeners, explains the live, interactive format, and introduces co-host Vince Russo.

Recap of how fans can get involved with super stickers and questions.

01:09 - 04:29 | Meet the Hosts & Sports Anecdotes

Coach introduces Russo as a wrestling insider.

Vince shares a personal story about cheap tickets to a Rockies game, contrasting MLB and WWE event pricing.

04:29 - 06:27 | Show Focus & WWE Approach

The show is different from standard wrestling podcasts—focuses on business, not just breaking down shows.

Nikki Bella’s return and the "shot in the arm" for the women’s division gets teased.

Discussion on Money in the Bank match order signaling a major return.

06:27 - 09:24 | R-Truth Release & Return: Business or Pop?

WWE’s release and quick reinstatement of R-Truth (Ron Killings): Russo calls it a mistake to cave to 'the marks'.

Coach disagrees, arguing for a talent retention policy and the role of fan demand.

09:24 - 13:11 | Inside WWE Business Decisions & Long-term Storytelling

Russo criticizes WWE for catering to hardcore fans.

Speculation about R-Truth’s future: Will WWE run a meaningful story or was his return just a quick pop?

Discussion about potential future Cena & R-Truth angles, including possible indies marketing strategy.

13:11 - 18:44 | Triple H’s Influence & Real Long-Term Booking?

Coach and Russo debate whether Triple H is thinking long-term or just reacting in the moment.

Question the narrative that everything is a work.

Tease of an upcoming discussion on Nikki Bella’s return.

18:44 - 23:41 | Shane McMahon Bombshell: AEW, Vince, and WWE’s Future

Recap of Shane McMahon’s TMZ interview denying a new wrestling company, confirming AEW talks, and hinting at Vince’s ongoing investment maneuvers.

Coach’s and Russo’s analysis: could this be groundwork for a massive Saudi buyback of WWE?

Personal insights on the McMahon family dynamics.

23:41 - 36:06 | Fan Q&A (Super Stickers Segment #1)

Super stickers read live—fans bring up possible Triple H/Ron Killing salary negotiations, The Rock’s family presence at Money in the Bank, and more dirt sheet rumors.

Raft of humor and inside industry parallels.

36:06 - 44:01 | WWE Creative Direction: Women’s Division & Promo Readiness

Nikki Bella’s return dissected.

The “tail wagging the dog” criticism: Did WWE reverse Lyra’s push too soon based on crowd feedback?

Discussion of locker room dynamics and talent utilization (R-Truth parallels).

44:01 - 52:50 | Money in the Bank Fallout: Who Should Really Win?

Why giving Naomi the win feels like a “career achievement award” versus fresh opportunities for newer talent.

Russo’s pick: Stephanie Vaquer or Alexa Bliss to anchor new storylines, especially with the Bray Wyatt Six angle.

Debate on pushing LA Knight and what “waiting your turn” really means at nearly 40 years old.

52:50 - 56:37 | AAA & International Expansion: Will It Stick With WWE Fans?

Candid take on the AAA “Worlds Collide” show and spot-heavy style.

Concerns about oversaturation, lack of character development for incoming talent, and how WWE can avoid the AEW trap.

56:37 - 59:14 | More on Women’s Division, Character vs. Athleticism

The need for backstage segments and character-driven stories, not just matches.

Coach’s hope for a pivot in WWE creative with a more nuanced writers’ room.

59:14 - 01:03:22 | WWE’s Nonstop Ad Invasion + SummerSlam Outlook

Observations on excessive advertising at WWE shows—Fireball ladders, 7-Eleven turnbuckles, and the rise of “business-first” wrestling events.

Final thoughts on how WWE might salvage John Cena’s final run and a challenge to do “something drastic” ahead of SummerSlam.

01:03:22 - End | Closing Super Sticker Q&A & Sign Off

Quick-fire fan mail: locker room anchor analogies, Nikki Bella’s likely reception, Cody’s current story arc, and more.

Hosts give sincere thanks, emphasizing growing community and their unique, insider-lens take on pro wrestling.

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