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Draft Drama, WWE Pettiness & Wrestling Legends: Coach and Bro Break It Down!
Episode 68
Published 1 year, 5 months ago
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00:00 – Show Kickoff & Coach’s Golf Escapade
- Vince opens the show while Coach is on the back nine at Pebble Beach.
- Tommy Carlucci steps in with banter about Coach’s golf priorities and need for a new show intro animation.
- Vince explains how fans can join the conversation via Super Stickers and donations.
- Tommy unpacks what went wrong for Chador Sanders dropping to the 5th round—lack of preparation, disrespect in interviews, and team reactions.
- Discussion about decisions made by teams like the Steelers and how Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen responded to Chador Sanders.
- Vince reflects on the impact Deion Sanders and his sons have had in Colorado and shares surprise at the family’s draft week drama.
- Tommy speculates on Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation.
- Vince rants about a critical Yahoo Fantasy error that cost him points and potential earnings as a fantasy baseball commissioner.
- Tommy shares his Yankees insights and emphasizes fantasy sports commitment.
- Vince explains segment timing in wrestling scripts (2–20 minutes).
- Both hosts roast Seth Rollins’ NFL draft appearance and discuss why mainstream NFL fans didn’t respond to WWE antics.
- Vince and Tommy discuss Hogan/Bischoff’s black-and-white teaser video and speculate about the mysterious “third man.”
- Tommy explains why it’s a hype tactic, not a real wrestling comeback—likely a podcast or new show, not WWE or AEW.
- Vince shares personal history and new book about the Hogan/Bischoff TNA era, reflecting on how some wrestlers never leave the business.
- Both agree: if fans will still pay, legends will keep cashing in.
- Dismissing the idea Vince McMahon would join Hulk Hogan and Bischoff’s project, citing too much controversy and business sense.
- Russo and Carlucci dive deep into recent WWE pettiness: Triple H stripping Chelsea Green of her US Title after she questioned her WrestleMania exclusion.
- They analyze how WWE management punishes talent for speaking out and compare Green’s charismatic talent to the lackluster booking decisions.
- Tommy and Vince praise Chelsea Green’s creativity and marketability, comparing her treatment to ex-WWE star Charley Caruso’s successful jump to mainstream media.
- Advice for Green: aim bigger than WWE.
- Discussion around Bayley’s remarks about creative pushback and the risks of voicing concerns in WWE.
- Criticism of stale storylines (Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton) and missed opportunities with Chelsea Green.
- Vince suggests an alternate WrestleMania angle, with Green interrupting and feuding with Mickie James instead of being sidelined.
- Russo and Carlucc