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John Cena’s Raw Farewell, Triple H Drama & Wrestling’s Next Big Star? | Coach and Bro | November 17th, 2025

John Cena’s Raw Farewell, Triple H Drama & Wrestling’s Next Big Star? | Coach and Bro | November 17th, 2025

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00:00:0000:04:19 | Show Kickoff & Topic Tease

  • The Coach

    welcomes viewers, hyping John Cena’s possible final RAW appearance at Madison Square Garden, the end of an era, and promotions for SiriusXM Pro Wrestling 24/7.



  • The Coach


    and


    Vince Russo


    tease discussions on Cena, Mercedes Moné, AEW vs. JCW coincidences, football, and the Wheel of Doom merch giveaway.



00:04:2000:08:30 | Community Engagement & Brand Banter

  • Audience encouraged to join in via super stickers and donations.

  • Merch announcements: New “Petty Machete” and “Big Tommy C for Gazy” lines.

  • Banter about staff and fans (notably “Mikey P” in a Chicago Bears onesie) and creating a loyal brand following.


00:08:3100:12:07 | JCW’s Matt Cardona & WWE Crossover

  • The Coach

    probes the timing of Matt Cardona’s JCW title win just before his WWE return.


    Vince Russo


    details Cardona’s joy but questions WWE’s lack of JCW belt acknowledgment—sparking a conversation on indie credibility and belt politics.



00:12:0800:17:08 | Mercedes Moné & Indie Wrestling Chaos

  • Analysis of Mercedes Moné’s “13 belt” entrance gone awry at House of Glory, the challenges of managing so many titles, and the over-saturation of championships.

  • The Coach

    and


    Vince Russo


    discuss indie promotions’ motivations, Tony Khan’s influence, and the logistics/stress of championship belt travel.



00:17:0900:24:25 | Ticket Prices, WWE Nostalgia & John Cena’s Legacy

  • Fan comments on soaring MSG ticket prices, the tradition of gifting wrestling tickets, and fallen house show attendance.

  • Cena’s staggering record: 545 RAW matches, the lack of meaningful storylines on his final run, and imaginative predictions for his RAW farewell.


00:24:2600:35:45 | Where WWE Creative Misses the Mark

  • The wasted potential in Cena’s retirement tour, absence of star-building, and the mismanagement of Solo Sikoa, Austin Theory, and others.

  • Writers’ room frustrations: How tournament lineups fail to excite, WWE roster depth issues, and why today’s booking falls short of Attitude Era standards.


00:35:4600:39:12 | Corporate Mindset vs. Fan Loyalty

  • The impact of guaranteed money deals (WWE/UFC) on creative risk-taking and star-making.

  • Vince Russo

    laments loss of “pride” in storytelling;


    The Coach


    urges WWE leadership to listen to fan feedback and restore authenticity.



00:39:1300:49:25 | Super Stickers, WWE Jealousies, and Missed Opportunities

  • Spirited debate: Is Triple H jealous of Cena’s spotlight? What motivates WWE brass?

  • Discussions about Drew McIntyre’s underbooking, the reality of short-term “star cycles,” and the effects on the next generation of wrestling talent.


00:49:2601:10:01 | Wrestling’s Next Big Thing – AEW, TNA, & JCW

  • Fun with The Outbreak/Barnabas zombie gimmick, AEW’s Toni Storm, upcoming JCW stars, and how rising talent struggles to break through in major promotions.

  • The Rock, Edge, and surprise booking: Could inter-company collaboration ever really happen?

  • Lightning round: Ranking top three stars in WWE, AEW, TNA, and why being creative means taking real risks.


01:10:0201:20:30 | Audience Q&A, Life Lessons, and Closing Thoughts

  • The Coach

    shares a personal story about his son’s first golf win.



  • Closing: Sleep tips, how to spark creative writing, and the future of wrestling community podcasts—plus final reminders to catch the next JCW Lunacy episode, and heartfelt thanks to fans for record-breaking support.


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John Cena’s Raw Farewell, Triple H Drama & Wrestling’s Next Big Star? | Coach and Bro | November 17th, 2025

John Cena’s Raw Farewell, Triple H Drama & Wrestling’s Next Big Star? | Coach and Bro | November 17th, 2025

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