Episode Details

Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamped)

00:00-00:32 – Introduction

• Vince Russo,

  Killer Kross

  , and

  The Coach

  kick off the special episode focused on lifting the lid on wrestling’s business side.

00:32-01:25 – Setting the Stage

• The Coachshares the show’s mission: telling real business stories in wrestling, not rehashing TV storylines.
• Vince Russoreflects on booking

  Killer Kross

  &

  Scarlett

  and their unique star power.

01:25-02:26 – The “Stunning” Factor

• Vince Russodetails why

  Scarlett

  stands out beyond typical wrestling beauty standards, emphasizing her movie star look and Kross’s charisma.

02:39-04:03 – Scarlett’s Reluctance & Trust

• Scarlettexplains why she and

  Killer Kross

  rarely do interviews—and why they trust this show.

04:03-06:06 – The Interview Mindset

• Both discuss how they avoid sensationalized interviews and prioritize real, authentic conversations about wrestling.

06:07-07:13 – Life After WWE

• Insights on creative fulfillment, fan conventions, and branching out into projects like Scarlett’s paranormal channel and Kross’s book.

07:13-09:02 – Navigating the Indies

• Practical tips for wrestlers post-WWE: what sets experienced independents apart and how audience perceptions affect careers after release.

09:06-13:00 – WWE Creative & Triple H

• Vince Russoquestions why such star potential goes untapped, and

  Killer Kross

  and

  Scarlett

  dissect the behind-the-scenes communication breakdowns and non-transparent creative decision-making.

13:00-16:14 – “Broken Telephone” & Promo Story

• A wild story fromKiller Kross

  about being handed a controversial promo, discovering misinformation, and direct talks with Triple H.

16:16-21:24 – Authenticity vs. Control

• Scarlettand

  Killer Kross

  explain how their real, unscripted work online brought massive attention and merchandise sales, but was met with resistance from the company.

21:24-25:07 – Merch Success—Corporate Confusion

• How a viral promo led to record shirt sales, but generated internal frustration and bizarre pushback from WWE executives.

25:30-32:56 – Contract Negotiations & Fairness

• Revealing the manipulative tactics of WWE talent relations, teamwork between Kross and Scarlett, and why standing your ground matters more than chasing money.

33:01-42:28 – Creative Effort Backstage

• Comparison of how past stars like The Rock and Austin managed their brands versus Kross and Scarlett’s struggles—dream talent or pain in the ass?

44:26-47:03 – Money, Ticket Prices, and the New Wrestling Economy

• Discussing locker room reaction to rising ticket prices, backstage comp ticket restrictions, and why genuine passion beats money as a motivator.

47:29-50:14 – Why They Won’t Compromise

• Kross and Scarlett emphasize their partnership, fairness, and creative fulfillment over lucrative offers.

51:03-53:26 – Company Culture Shift: WWE to TKO

• Scarlett and Kross analyze how TKO’s management views talent vs. the old era. Are stars now interchangeable cogs in a brand-first machine?

54:36-57:32 – Life Be