WWE Raw Preview: Elimination Chamber Go-Home Show, AJ Styles Tribute & Behind-the-Scenes Wrestling Talk | Coach and Bro | February 23rd, 2026 |

Full Podcast Summary/Notes (Timestamped) Opening & Show Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:02:30) Hosts: Coach and Vinny "Ru Ru" (world traveler/wrestling insider) Show Details: Twice-weekly wrestling show on YouTube Stadium Network, Prime Video, Direct TV Current Event: Final WWE Raw before Elimination Chamber in less than 3 hours Weather Challenge: Northeast blizzard affecting show attendance and logistics Wrestling Industry Road Life Discussion (00:02:30 - 00:05:45) Vinny's Schedule: 3 days, 6 shows from Friday through Sunday Industry Challenges: Old school recording methods, two shows in one day Production Difficulties: Keeping crowds engaged during 3-4 hour double tapings Continuity issues between shows Wardrobe and storyline tracking Talent Treatment: First-class travel accommodations discussed Show Interaction & Merchandise Segment (00:05:45 - 00:08:15) Viewer Participation: Super sticker donations ($5+ for questions, $10+ for merch wheel) Merchandise Promotion: New merch store launch Promo code "TEN" for 10% off Tommy Carlucci Fugazi shirt bestseller Thursday Show: JCW Lunacy at 7 PM Eastern, Coach Roulette Wheel feature WWE Monday Night Raw Preview & Analysis (00:08:15 - 00:12:00) Show Opening: Cody Rhodes kicking off Raw in his hometown Atlanta Main Event Controversy: AJ Styles tribute (non-match) closing the show Booking Critique: Hosts express skepticism about tribute as main event Viewing Strategy: "Monday Night Raw Hack" - watching Tuesday replay without commercials (1 hour 45 minutes vs full show) Wrestling Show Production Insights (00:12:00 - End) Additional Programming: Discussion of potential Monday 11 PM wrestling show Industry Scheduling: Challenges of late-night programming commitments Content Strategy: Balance between live viewing and efficient consumption methods Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.