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Jonathan Coachman (@thecoachrules) is a broadcaster and commentator known for his time in WWE and also ESPN's SportsCenter, the PGA Tour and CBS Sports. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Aliso Viejo, CA to talk about his stints in WWE as a backstage interviewer, commentator and on-air personality, turning heel, his hilarious promos with The Rock, being trained to wrestle by Chris Benoit, working with John Cena, why he is so impressed by MJF, his current job hosting "The Early Edge" podcast on CBS Sports, his advice for aspiring broadcasters, why he would never work for WWE again and much more!
00:00 Intro
00:32 His son being a professional golfer
02:19 Wrestling fans not getting golf
03:53 Taking care of himself and staying positive
06:17 His first day meeting The Rock
07:58 The end of his wrestling career
10:39 How wrestling has changed over the years
12:41 Making his WWE Debut
14:14 Difference between Jonathan Coachman and The Coach
20:23 Being associated with sports betting
22:08 Why he wonβt go back to WWE
27:04 Being an action figure and video game
28:04 His entrance music by the Yin Yang twins
28:54 Does he watch any wrestling now?
30:45 The biggest misconceptions wrestling fans have
32:31 The Rock returning on RAW in 2004
35:40 Social Media taking priority
37:18 WWE having to adapt to being a public company
38:28 Being impressed with MJF
42:11 Having more competition in wrestling
43:03 Impressing Vince McMahon
45:54 Being trained by Chris Benoit
48:40 John Cena drinking story
53:00 Not being afraid to make fun of himself
55:28 What was it like working with the The Rock
57:38 Storytelling while broadcasting
59:49 Practicing to get better at content creation
1:03:42 What he enjoys about his work
1:05:06 Vince McMahon yelling on WWE commentary
#wwe #espn #jonathancoachman #wrestling
1:07:54 Having to add emphasis at commentary
1:09:00 Best advice he gives broadcasters
1:10:55 Getting In trouble with Vince
1:13:55 Will Vince ever retire?
1:16:08 Does Vince do anything normal?
1:19:17 Giving it 100% at whatever you do
1:24:35 3 Things Jonathan Coachman is thankful for
00:00 Intro
00:32 His son being a professional golfer
02:19 Wrestling fans not getting golf
03:53 Taking care of himself and staying positive
06:17 His first day meeting The Rock
07:58 The end of his wrestling career
10:39 How wrestling has changed over the years
12:41 Making his WWE Debut
14:14 Difference between Jonathan Coachman and The Coach
20:23 Being associated with sports betting
22:08 Why he wonβt go back to WWE
27:04 Being an action figure and video game
28:04 His entrance music by the Yin Yang twins
28:54 Does he watch any wrestling now?
30:45 The biggest misconceptions wrestling fans have
32:31 The Rock returning on RAW in 2004
35:40 Social Media taking priority
37:18 WWE having to adapt to being a public company
38:28 Being impressed with MJF
42:11 Having more competition in wrestling
43:03 Impressing Vince McMahon
45:54 Being trained by Chris Benoit
48:40 John Cena drinking story
53:00 Not being afraid to make fun of himself
55:28 What was it like working with the The Rock
57:38 Storytelling while broadcasting
59:49 Practicing to get better at content creation
1:03:42 What he enjoys about his work
1:05:06 Vince McMahon yelling on WWE commentary
#wwe #espn #jonathancoachman #wrestling
1:07:54 Having to add emphasis at commentary
1:09:00 Best advice he gives broadcasters
1:10:55 Getting In trouble with Vince
1:13:55 Will Vince ever retire?
1:16:08 Does Vince do anything normal?
1:19:17 Giving it 100% at whatever you do
1:24:35 3 Things Jonathan Coachman is thankful for
