Episode 438

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 438 delivers a dynamic mix of emotional storytelling, wrestling history, and sharp industry critique. The episode opens with a lighthearted yet touching fan story from West London, followed by a heartfelt tribute to the late Flying Fred Curry, a foundational figure in early St. Louis wrestling. The hosts then pivot to a detailed analysis of WWE Raw in Houston, spotlighting CM Punk’s electrifying 15-minute promo—widely hailed as one of his best—where he masterfully blended satire and truth to attack Roman Reigns, The Rock, and WWE’s ticket pricing. While praising Punk’s performance, the hosts express frustration with Pat McAfee’s role as a commentator, calling it a misstep, and raise alarms over backstage concussions suffered by Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez. The episode also explores the growing rift between Ric Flair and WWE over his Roots of Fight apparel brand, questioning the legitimacy of WWE’s restrictions on Legends’ independent ventures. Later segments delve into deeper controversies: Steve Rosenthal’s Powertown figures project is scrutinized as potentially fraudulent, while leaked messages between Triple H, Nick Khan, and Ari Emanuel suggest Vince McMahon remained deeply involved in WWE creative decisions even after his supposed exit. The use of disappearing messaging apps like Signal further fuels concerns about transparency and accountability in TKO leadership. The episode closes with a speculative yet cautionary note on the potential risks of holding WrestleMania in the Middle East amid global tensions.