Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamps Included):

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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