April 11, 2025

WrestleMania Predictions, Wrestling's Lost Storylines & Jim Johnston's Unmatched Legacy

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42 minutes

Full Podcast Summary / Notes:

[00:00:27] - Welcome and Introduction

Vince Russo opens the show on April 10th, sharing that Coach is absent due to a lost voice, humorously discovered to be caused by yelling "fore" on a golf course.

[00:02:27] - Wrestling Discussions Begin

Vince and Tommy express disappointment about needing to discuss wrestling instead of baseball, hinting at a WWE storyline involving Paul Heyman that's missing the mark with casual fans.

[00:05:05] - WrestleMania Build-Up

Discussing John Cena and Roman Reigns’ limited appearances on WWE shows leading up to WrestleMania and questioning if it's too little, too late for fans.

[00:07:12] - Greed and Content Overload in WWE

Vince and Tommy discuss the negative impact of WWE expanding its content with watered-down storylines, referencing poor Netflix numbers and uninspiring fan engagement.

[00:12:40] - Fanatic Fest and Wrestler Meet-and-Greets

A look into the lucrative world of wrestler meet-and-greets where top stars like Cody Rhodes quickly sell out, highlighting the fans' willingness to pay steep prices.

[00:17:05] - Commentary on Wrestling Matches

Critique of Michael Cole for over-exaggerating match reactions, questioning the genuine entertainment value of current wrestling storytelling.

[00:19:38] - Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair Rivalry

Debating the real tension between the wrestlers and the lack of relatable storylines for wider audiences beyond die-hard fans.

[00:25:46] - WWE ID Championship: A Money Grab?

Insight into the WWE ID Championship initiative and its similarity to other WWE concepts, questioning the true intention behind these new shows.

[00:28:08] - Honoring Jim Johnston’s Legacy

Celebrating the essential role of Jim Johnston in crafting WWE’s unforgettable theme songs and lamenting his absence in today’s wrestling world.

[00:38:55] - Yankees vs. Giants Series Chat

A transition into a sports discussion where Vince and Tommy share their thoughts on upcoming baseball games, balancing the podcast between sports entertainment and competitive sports.

...more

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April 11, 2025

WrestleMania Predictions, Wrestling's Lost Storylines & Jim Johnston's Unmatched Legacy

Listen Later

42 minutes

Full Podcast Summary / Notes:

[00:00:27] - Welcome and Introduction

Vince Russo opens the show on April 10th, sharing that Coach is absent due to a lost voice, humorously discovered to be caused by yelling "fore" on a golf course.

[00:02:27] - Wrestling Discussions Begin

Vince and Tommy express disappointment about needing to discuss wrestling instead of baseball, hinting at a WWE storyline involving Paul Heyman that's missing the mark with casual fans.

[00:05:05] - WrestleMania Build-Up

Discussing John Cena and Roman Reigns’ limited appearances on WWE shows leading up to WrestleMania and questioning if it's too little, too late for fans.

[00:07:12] - Greed and Content Overload in WWE

Vince and Tommy discuss the negative impact of WWE expanding its content with watered-down storylines, referencing poor Netflix numbers and uninspiring fan engagement.

[00:12:40] - Fanatic Fest and Wrestler Meet-and-Greets

A look into the lucrative world of wrestler meet-and-greets where top stars like Cody Rhodes quickly sell out, highlighting the fans' willingness to pay steep prices.

[00:17:05] - Commentary on Wrestling Matches

Critique of Michael Cole for over-exaggerating match reactions, questioning the genuine entertainment value of current wrestling storytelling.

[00:19:38] - Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair Rivalry

Debating the real tension between the wrestlers and the lack of relatable storylines for wider audiences beyond die-hard fans.

[00:25:46] - WWE ID Championship: A Money Grab?

Insight into the WWE ID Championship initiative and its similarity to other WWE concepts, questioning the true intention behind these new shows.

[00:28:08] - Honoring Jim Johnston’s Legacy

Celebrating the essential role of Jim Johnston in crafting WWE’s unforgettable theme songs and lamenting his absence in today’s wrestling world.

[00:38:55] - Yankees vs. Giants Series Chat

A transition into a sports discussion where Vince and Tommy share their thoughts on upcoming baseball games, balancing the podcast between sports entertainment and competitive sports.

...more

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