May 30, 2025

WrestleMania Shake-Up: WWE Moves to Vegas, Fan Backlash, & AEW Rivalry EXPOSED!

37 minutes

00:00:18 – Intro: The Coach and Bro Show Goes National

Coach welcomes listeners to their brand-new show on the Stadium network, now accessible in over 10 million homes. Vince Russo joins as co-host, joking about his reputation and crediting Coach for their platform’s growth.

00:01:44 – Behind-the-Scenes: The Real Reason for Stadium’s Greenlight

Coach confesses that Stadium executives cited Russo’s involvement as crucial to launching the show, debunking who’s really in demand among fans and media alike.

00:03:04 – WrestleMania Bombshell: Vegas or Bust!

The duo react to WWE moving WrestleMania from New Orleans to Las Vegas, reportedly making Vegas the possible permanent or recurring home for the mega event. They debate the business logic, fan loyalty, and whether contracts even matter anymore.

00:04:27 – Fans Shafted: Are Their Voices Ignored?

Vince questions if WWE/TKO even considers fan impact, especially after massive announcements and changes that derail fan plans. Is the fanbase just too forgiving?

00:07:42 – The Loyal Fanbase Dilemma

Both hosts discuss wrestling’s forgiving fans and whether corporate decisions matter when the fans always come back—at any price. They analyze the positives (accessibility of Vegas, non-stop action) and negatives (international travel, lack of nostalgia from city-to-city).

00:10:47 – Will Vegas Residency Kill the Mania Magic?

Coach reminisces on the unique memories of WrestleMania in different cities, questioning if fans will continue returning to Vegas year after year. Russo contends that the diehard base won’t care—and Friday night's wild fan reaction to the Wyatt 6 proves it.

00:12:41 – Writer’s Room Secrets: How WWE Books for ‘Pops’ Instead of Story

They reveal how decisions—like honoring Bray Wyatt on his birthday—are made for crowd reaction, not cohesive stories. Russo laments booking for immediate “pops” over narrative.

00:15:13 – Easter, Ratings & Superfan Shoutouts (Listener Q&A)

Audience questions pour in: Did Easter hurt Mania sales? Is AEW best at honoring Owen Hart? Is Vegas family-friendly? Russo and Coach dive deep on legacy, marketing, and shifting away from family audiences.

00:18:26 – Wrestling’s Corporate Mindset: Are the Fans Forgotten?

Coach discusses the difference between small dream-driven companies and big corporations, suggesting WWE/TKO has forgotten its roots in family and fandom.

00:19:07 – Why Families Aren’t Coming Back to Wrestling Shows

Russo notes fewer families in the stands and wonders if Vince McMahon’s original audience vision is lost.

00:21:35 – Reddit-Loved: ‘Rudolph Beat WWE in Ratings’ and Sable Stories!

The show turns lighthearted with fan questions: holiday specials, backstage diva stories (including Russo’s hilarious accidental run-in with Brock Lesnar).

00:25:26 – NXT × TNA Crossover: Game-Changer or Gimmick?

Coach and Russo tackle Trick Williams’ NXT Battleground win over TNA’s Joe Hendry—was it just for hardcore fans, or can it attract casuals too? Discussion expands on wrestling’s over-saturation and Tony Khan’s approach.

00:28:48 – Wrestling Overload: Too Much to Follow, Even for Hardcore Fans

Coach admits to only watching highlight clips, showing how even diehards can’t keep up with today’s busy schedule.

00:32:54 – AEW’s Tony Khan Calls Out WWE: ‘This Won’t End Well for Them’

They analyze Tony Khan’s bold comments on WWE allegedly counter-programming AEW, debating whether the two companies are even close to true competition.

00:36:56 – Can AEW or TNA Capitalize on WWE’s Missteps?

Coach argues that smart, out-of-the-box hires are needed to turn things around. Why hasn’t Tony Khan taken bigger creative risks?

00:37:10 – Saturday Night’s Main Event Critique & the Importance of Fresh Ideas

Preview for the following segment: Why TNA/NXT are getting better reviews than WWE’s “main events”—and why wrestling desperately needs innovation.

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