EPISODE · Sep 7, 2026 · 1H 6M
Bronson Reed’s Return | Cody Rhodes’ Killer Instinct — The Coach and Bro | Monday September 7
from Before My Head Explodes with Vince Russo · host Bleav
It is a special Labor Day edition of The Coach and Bro. Coach and Vince open with moving stories, the increasingly frustrating maze of streaming and sports access, and a fan-made AI detour before Vince shares two classic thrift finds: a Joe Namath throwback jersey and a mint-condition copy of The Wrestling Album. The conversation is funny, personal, and rooted in why wrestling history still matters. Then the Big Three begins with WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event. Coach sees a new, leaner Bronson Reed’s attack on Oba Femi and Bron Breakker as a major physical statement, while Vince asks whether changing Reed’s look affects the identity of the Tsunami. They also examine Randy Orton’s win over Cody Rhodes, Cody’s crucial hesitation, and the logic that makes—or breaks—an angle for the casual fan. From there, the hosts make the case for protecting big moments: use the announce table less, build a card with purpose, and give every talent a meaningful direction. They discuss Baron Corbin, Lil Yachty, Trick Williams, Jade Cargill, Michin, B-Fab, Tatum Paxley, creative continuity, and the community before closing with sincere remembrances of Bill Dundee and Andy Williams, known in wrestling as The Butcher. Timestamps •[00:00] Opening, Labor Day stories, moving chaos, and streaming/football frustrations •[12:30] AI fan art, thrift-store finds, and the history inside The Wrestling Album •[26:00] Sunday Night’s Main Event review begins •[26:12] Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker: Bronson Reed returns, attacks with a chair, and lands multiple Tsunamis •[32:17] Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton: hesitation, killer instinct, referee chaos, and the logical next chapter •[37:37] Why overused announce-table spots stop feeling special •[41:02] Baron Corbin vs. Lil Yachty, the five-minute survival story, and Trick Williams regaining the U.S. Title •[42:41] Card sequencing, talent presentation, and why a show should build toward its biggest moments •[46:38] Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab vs. Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss & Tatum Paxley: WWE’s women’s division and character-development debate •[53:30] Creative continuity, production staffing, and making stories feel real •[59:30] Super Chats and community discussion •[66:01] Bill Dundee tribute •[67:32] Andy Williams/The Butcher tribute •[71:44] End of episode Behind The Turnbuckle delivers the best in pro wrestling coverage, news, and analysis. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@behindtheturnbuckle Instagram: @behindtheturnbuckle Twitter/X: @behindthebuckle #BehindTheTurnbuckle #ProWrestling #WWE #AEW #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jonathan “The Coach” Coachman and Vince Russo unpack Bronson Reed’s statement-making return at Sunday Night’s Main Event and ask whether Cody Rhodes’ hesitation against Randy Orton should become the next chapter of his story. They also tackle WWE’s table-spot habit, card construction, the women’s division, and two heartfelt wrestling tributes.
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Bronson Reed’s Return | Cody Rhodes’ Killer Instinct — The Coach and Bro | Monday September 7
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