EP 317: It's All About the Game

The Wrestling Brethren Podcast

(Recorded January 19, 2023)

On this episode of the podcast, Seth and Josh start the show talking about the tragic, life-altering event that befell Jamin Pugh (aka Jay Briscoe), and his family. Our thoughts at The Wrestling Brethren Podcast are with the Pugh family and their community at this time. Afterwards, the discussion shifts to assessing the first six months of the Triple H regime as the Chief Content Officer of World Wrestling Entertainment. (Per the WWE Corporate Website) As Chief Content Officer, Paul Levesque oversees the Company’s Creative Writing, Talent Relations, Live Events, Talent Development and Creative Services departments.

Notable Improvements on TV

• Freedom on Commentary
• Acknowledging NXT and other Company history
• Working in different beginnings to shows
  • Not every show starts with a 20 minute promo
  • Sometimes we cut to a brawl (HHH-favorite trope in NXT)

Released Talent Brought Back - that has worked (in Josh's opinion)

• Bray Wyatt
• Gallows & Anderson
• Braun Strowman

Released Talent Brought Back - that has yet to hit (in Josh's opinion)

• Hit Row
• Dexter Lumis
• Johnny Gargano
• Candice LeRae
• Karrion Kross + Scarlett
• Dakota Kai
• IYO Sky
• Emma

"Vince Problems" That Still Exist

• Monday Night RAW issues crop up
• Predictable commercial breaks
• Still not getting everyone involved
• Women's Divisions