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Why The Rock's Latest Podcast Appearance Has Everyone Confused + Wrestling Industry Payment Scandals Exposed | Coach & Bro Live October 16th, 2025
Episode 118
Published 11 months, 1 week ago
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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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