Episode Details

Full Podcast Summary / Notes (With Timestamps)

• The Coach kicks off Hour 2 of the show, announcing a major guest appearance by Killer Karrion Kross later in the day.
• Welcomes back co-host

  Vince Russo

  , who shares his involvement with JCW (Juggalo Championship Wrestling) and the non-political, refreshing atmosphere there.

• Discussion on JCW’s unique free events, star power, and community initiatives (giving away turkeys and Faygo).
• The Coach

  marvels at how the business model works and highlights the wrestler-first environment Violin J has created at JCW.

• Conversation shifts to the rise of streaming and possible international media deals for JCW.
• Vince Russo

  teases future growth while emphasizing product quality as the determining factor for success.

• Teasing key topics: TKO’s third quarter earnings, John Cena’s farewell tournament, and analysis of WWE’s creative direction.
• Candid talk about working relationships in WWE—how talent like Karrion Kross struggled when out of favor with management (specifically Triple H).

• Deeper critique of WWE booking, questionable creative decisions (ex: Tiffany Stratton’s quick title loss), and unexplained storyline choices.
• The Coach

  and

  Vince Russo

  question long-term planning—especially with top talent like Brock Lesnar missing from key events and promos.

• The show explores AEW’s Tony Khan’s unusual social-media approach, his openness vs. possible naivety in business, including seeking advice from “the wrong people.”
• Ratings talk: The team reflects on SmackDown dropping under a million viewers and possible ramifications for the business.

• Dissecting TKO’s claims about strong WWE ratings in their earnings call, despite record-low TV ratings and sagging attendance.
• The Coach

  expresses doubts about management’s understanding (or honesty) regarding the WWE product in 2025.

• Tournament Critique: The panel discusses WWE’s decision to run a 16-man tournament for John Cena’s ‘last match,’ questioning the lack of storytelling and reliance on surprise names like Edge or Chris Jericho.
• Insight into how (and why) major tournaments are often used as creative “breathers” but traditionally don’t drive ratings.

• The Coach

  calls out WWE’s lack of urgency in booking and planning, contrasting it with the effective use of star power in Vince McMahon’s era.



• Reflection on how poor celebrity engagement and weak creative choices undermine John Cena’s farewell and WWE’s cultural impact.

• Deep dive into TKO’s Q3 earnings call:
  • The Coach

    and

    Vince Russo

    break down the reported 23% revenue increase, the reality of WWE’s massive corporate debt, and the questionable logic behind attributing revenue to “impressive” TV ratings and ticket prices.

  
  
  • Discussion on market realities: WWE ticket prices are up, but demand and actual attendance are down.
  
  
  • Caution for the future—if ticket sales and ratings continue to decline, will management finally change course, or are they riding the media rights wave until the well runs dry?

• Wrap-up: Karrion Kross’s appearance teased, and

  The