The New Generation Project Podcast

Episode 97 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' counts down the Top 50 Moments in the history of the show! Did your favourite moment make the list? Find out in this mega-length episode! Many Thanks to Mark Woodyatt, Mike Quackenbush, Richard Queree and Scott Cavaliero for their contributions towards putting this together. Want to give a little something back to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge.

It took us 95 shows, and numerous pieces of bonus content to summarise the happenings in the WWF between 1993 and 1998 and in Episode 96 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we attempt to tie a bow on everything by answering YOUR queries in an episode we've called "101 Questions About The New Generation"... or "Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Ahmed Johnson, But Were Afraid To Ask". Want to give a little something back to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge.

We're only one night removed from the coronation of ‘Stone Cold' Steve Austin as WWF Champion and the WWF is off to the races with the Attitude Era. In Episode 95 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' we break down the night the promotion put the final pieces in place for one of their most memorable runs to succeed in an episode we're calling “Raw Is War 5 – The Attitude Awakens”! Also available today: exclusively on our Soundcloud page is our live watch of the “King Of Trios 2017” Final between House Sendai Girls and House Strong Style and “The A-Team: Bodyslam” has been released as a FREE post on our Patreon page.

Chikara's annual “King Of Trios” tournament happens this year on August 31st, September 1st and September 2nd at The Palmer Center in Easton, Pennsylvania and in this special piece of audio Stewart and Chikara Founder Mike Quackenbush break down who and what you can see at the biggest tournament in all of professional wrestling! Tickets are available right now over at www.chikarapro.com. And remember… always in motion is the future…

This. Is. It. Episode 94 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' sees us reach the end of our timeline in looking at the 3 biggest matches on the night the Attitude Era truly began – it's “Wrestlemania XIV – Part 2”. Want one of our Patreon Christmas Bundles? You have until November 30th to pledge $15 with us. Full details at www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast.

The ‘Heroes of Hulkamania' are DONE, the ‘New Generation' is DEAD – the Attitude Era is HERE! In Episode 93 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at the first half of the event our entire timeline has been building towards – it's “Wrestlemania XIV – Part 1”! In the episode, we announce our 2017 Christmas bundles for our Patrons! If you want to pick one of these up, head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast and pledge $15 by November 30th – all parcels will be shipped on December 1st.

With the end of our timeline imminently upon us, in Episode 92 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast', we take one last trip back in time to take a look at the final Pay-Per-View before our journey originally began – it's the night Hulk Hogan somehow ended up winning the WWF Title despite being nowhere near it when the card was originally announced, it's “Wrestlemania IX”! Want to give a little something back to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge. We'll be announcing the contents of our Christmas parcels soon!

Following the events at “Starrcade”, it's fair to say that WCW had some questions to answer surrounding the legitimacy of the finish of the main event. How did they clear all that up? With more shady finishes of course! It's 2 months later and it's finally time to decide who truly is the WCW Champion between ‘Hollywood' Hogan and Sting. In Episode 91 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at who emerges victorious – and find out what role the nWo's outlaw ‘Macho Man' Randy Savage will play - it's “Superbrawl VIII”! Want to give a little something back to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge and the different rewards available.

Early September 2017 has been a bit of a whirlwind, and in Episode 90 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast', we bring you up to speed with where we've been up to, in an episode that's imaginatively named ‘NGP Live'! Featuring both of the live recordings from Chikara's “King of Trios” weekend and the King's Place Theatre's “London Podcast Festival Presents… Wrestling” and our thoughts on both weekends! Want to give a little something back to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge.

There's no way out of Texas in Episode 89 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' where we take a look at the WWF's final Pay-Per-View stop on the road to "Wrestlemania 14". A big 8-Man Tag Team Match main events the show, but, with the absence of WWF Champion Shawn Michaels, a mystery looms over who will be the replacement partner for DX's squad - it's "No Way Out: In Your House". There's a little over TWO WEEKS until our first ever Live show in London at the King's Place Theatre on Saturday, September 9th - www.kingsplace.co.uk/wrestling is the place to get tickets! And, if you don't mind giving a little something back to the show, head over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast to pledge with us.

In a little over a week on September 1st, 2nd and 3rd, "The Fun-Filled-Lucha-Super-Party" Chikara bring their annual King of Trios tournament to Starworks in Wolverhampton, and in this special piece of bonus content we preview what you can expect from the weekend we also speak with Director of Fun Mike Quackenbush about what bought the tournament to the UK and Senior Official Bryce Remsburg talks about some of his favourite moments and we check out a couple of classic bouts from tourneys past! If you want to pick up tickets, www.chikaratix.com is the place to get them!

Over the course of our timeline, we've covered a number of episodes of the WWF's flagship Monday night program and seen a variety of different historical segments. Perhaps none are more memorable, or more important in the promotion's history, than the night ‘Stone Cold' Steve Austin stood opposite ‘Iron' Mike Tyson in the middle of the ring and the build to “Wrestlemania 14” truly began. We cover that, as well as the rest of the fallout from the 1998 “Royal Rumble”, in Episode 88 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' in a show we've dubbed ‘Raw Is War 4 – Austin vs Tyson'. Want tickets for our live show in London on Saturday September 9th? Head on over to www.kingsplace.co.uk/wrestling to pick them up! If you want to give a little something back to the show, www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast has all the details.

Episode 87 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' sees us begin the final leg of the journey to the terminus of the new generation. We take a look at The Undertaker facing Shawn Michaels in a Casket Match that will prove to be extremely influential in the latter's career, a 30-man bout built entirely around one man, The Rock has a night that proves why he should ascend to main event status and Ken goes crackers again – it's “Royal Rumble 1998”! Come see us live! We're a part of ‘London Podcast Festival Presents Wrestling' on Saturday September 9th at the King's Place Theatre in London – tickets are £12.50 each from www.kingsplace.co.uk/wrestling. Want to give a little something back to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge.

As we move into the final leg of our journey through the early days of 1998, in Episode 86 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast', we take the time to once again flash back to 5 years prior to see exactly how much things have changed. What we find is a promotion again gripped by the pains of change, this time from the Hulkamania era into what we know as the New Generation, allowing us to once again see a ton of the shows early favourites – it's “Royal Rumble 1993”! Need tickets for our live show? Head on over to www.kingsplace.co.uk/wrestling and join us on Saturday September 9th in London! Want to give a little something back? Our Patreon page has been completely revamped with a ton of new bonuses shipping on August 1st – www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast has all the details!

So, we didn't end up reviewing quite what we thought we would, but either way we got a movie featuring 'Hollywood' Hulk Hogan, 'Rocky' star Carl Weathers and 90's Channel 5 Legend Shannon Tweed - surely those are the elements of any great film? All will be revealed in Episode 85 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' - "Assault On Death Mountain"! Want to give a little something back to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge!

Our wrestling odyssey through 1997 is drawing to a close - in Episode 84 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at the WWF's final televised broadcast of the year on December 29th 1997, in an episode we've dubbed ‘Raw Is War 3' – how much has the WWF changed in the last 12 months? Is the company finally starting to rebound from the events of Montreal in early November? And why exactly is Goldust dressed as a baby? Want to give a little something back to the show? Head over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge.

Tony Schiavone hypes most main events as the biggest match in WCW history, but on this occasion, he may very well be correct. Sting has been absent from the ring for over a year and re-enters the squared circle to take on the leader of the New World Order, ‘Hollywood' Hulk Hogan. The WWF is on its knees and Eric Bischoff and company have the opportunity to deliver the killer blow – can they do it? In Episode 83 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at “Starrcade 1997” and find out! Want to give a little something back to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast to find out how to pledge!

We've reached the end of the WWF's Pay-Per-View calendar year and they've saved… possibly the worst for last. In Episode 82 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' we look at what happens when the most pushed faction in the entire company get their own show – it's “D-Generation X: In Your House”! Want to give a little something back to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge!

In the final episode of our look at the events of the Montreal Screwjob, it's finally time to say ‘Goodbye' to a man who's been a bigger part of our podcast than anyone else – Bret ‘The Hitman' Hart. In Episode 81 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' we break down “Wrestling With Shadows”, the documentary that follows the final year of ‘The Hitman's' WWF career. In addition to that, we run down a list of Bret's best WWF matches from our timeline. If you've never seen the film before, or perhaps fancy a re-watch, it's available to view for free on the Canadian National Film Board's website at the following link - https://www.nfb.ca/film/hitman_hart_wrestling_with_shadows/ Want to give a little something back to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge!

It's taken 18 months for the big rematch between WWF Champion Bret 'The Hitman' Hart and 'The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels to happen and the World Wrestling Federation is almost an entirely different place. It certainly will be after their bout. In Episode 80 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we break down the Montreal Screwjob, its origins, its aftermath and ask ourselves the question: who's the real victim? It's "Survivor Series 1997 - Part 2" Want to give a little something back to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge!

Sunday, November 9th, 1997. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The most notorious and discussed event in wrestling history. However, before the bout where the incident occurred, the WWF actually put on 6 other contests. In Episode 79 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we try and divorce the rest of the card from its main event, and ascertain if outside of that, how does the card hold up? It's "Survivor Series 1997 -Part 1"! Want to give a little something back to the show? Head over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge and the various rewards available.

Five years before they were the biggest stars in the WWF and contesting what would become the most infamous match in the promotions history, Bret 'The Hitman' Hart and 'The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels were just beginning their main event careers, and in Episode 78 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast', we take a look at their first singles bout against one another on Pay-Per-View - it's "Survivor Series 1992"! Want to give a little something back to the show? Head over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge to the show and the various rewards available.

Exactly two years ago, we took a look at a pair of acting masterclass tour de forces and now, in Episode 77 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast', the nightmare continues as it's time for “Baywatch vs Thunder In Paradise 2” – Hulk Hogan! Shawn Michaels! Terry Funk! Pamela Anderson! The Queen! Truckasaurus! Oh my! Want to give a little something back to the show? Head over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge to the show and the various rewards available.

Coming just three weeks after the WWF presented the epic “Hell In A Cell” bout between The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels, WCW have a go at their own historic cage-based main event – it's “Age In A Cage” between ‘Hollywood' Hulk Hogan and ‘Rowdy' Roddy Piper and in Episode 76 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at the full card it appears on; it's “Halloween Havoc 1997”. But perhaps more importantly… Paul Scrivens has met Richard Queree and we reveal our plans for the next 5 episodes, including the ever-looming spectre of Montreal! Want to donate to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to give something back – donate $10 in December and receive 3 exclusive art prints and our specially designed Christmas Card!

Shawn Michaels has nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. It's time for him to pay for his attacks on The Undertaker over the last couple of months. If you want “Badd Blood”, you got it – it's Episode 75 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' and it's finally time for “Hell in a Cell” and a debut 6 months in the making. Want to donate to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on the different levels of donation, including how to get the brand new Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels art cards and our 2016 Christmas card!

Manami Toyota makes what may very well be her only ever UK appearances at the end of November for Pro Wrestling EVE and the XWA and we couldn't let this go by without stopping to celebrate one of the greatest wrestlers ever. In this very special piece of bonus content from ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at 3 of ‘The Flying Angels' finest ever matches – but that's not all! We're also joined by XWA Promoter Dan Reed, Chikara's Director of Fun Mike Quackenbush and ‘Power Slam' editor Fin Martin to try and capture what makes Toyota such a special performer. The wonderful art work for this episode was done by Adam Ratliff – please check out his website thunderfirepowerbomb.tumblr.com as well as his Twitter/Instagram @brianbuster81. Adam is also available for commission work.

If any arena can be considered the WWF's ‘home turf', it's Madison Square Garden and on September 22nd, 1997 for the first time the promotion bought their flagship Monday night programme to MSG – and what a show they staged! In Episode 74 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' we look at the night Steve Austin and Vince McMahon first got physical and Mick Foley introduced us to another of his personas – it's “Raw Is War 2”! Want to contribute towards the show? Head over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to give something back and the various rewards available.

For the first time ever in the history of the podcast, the WWF stage a Pay-Per-View from our home country of jolly old England! Naturally, The British Bulldog headlines, defending his European Title against Shawn Michaels in a notorious match rife with backstage politics, but how does the overall card hold up? In Episode 73 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' we run down “One Night Only”! Want to give something back to the show? Head over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge and the various rewards available!

The Undertaker is royally annoyed with Shawn Michaels, and why wouldn't he be? Not only did HBK cost him the WWF Title, but rather than apologising, Michaels has clocked Taker round the head with chairs repeatedly, forming his own little group along the way, and in Episode 72 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at their first PPV match against each other at "Ground Zero: In Your House". Want to donate to the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to access exclusive content!

WCW celebrate a massive milestone for their flagship programme with an absolutely huge main event - 'Hollywood' Hulk Hogan actually bothers showing up to defend his World Heavyweight Title against 'The Total Package' Lex Luger and in Episode 71 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at that - and the many other matches - of "Monday Nitro 100". Plus, we talk Chikara's "King of Trios 2016" and break down the weekend's experience! Want to donate to the show? Head over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to contribute!

Choosing a referee for an important main event is clearly a tough decision. You need someone impartial, someone with integrity, someone you can trust. So, who better to referee The Undertaker vs Bret 'The Hitman' Hart for the WWF Title than... Shawn Michaels? Wait, what? In Episode 70 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast', we take a look at "Summerslam 1997"! Want to donate to the show? Head over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to contribute!

In this very special piece of bonus content, watch along with us as we review the NXT Women's Title match between Champion Asuka and Challenger Bayley from "NXT Takeover Brooklyn II"! And... if you pledge with us over at patreon.com/newgenpodcast, there's more! We watch Samoa Joe vs Shinsuke Nakamura! Check out the Patreon page for details on how to access it!

Exactly one year ago, Hulk Hogan shocked the wrestling world when he joined Scott Hall and Kevin Nash in joining the New World Order and to celebrate their birthday, they've invited their celebrity pal and noted fire hydrant Dennis Rodman to the party for a showdown with Lex Luger and The Giant! In Episode 69 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast', we take a look at WCW's “Bash At The Beach 1997”! Want to donate to the show? Head over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast for details on how to pledge!

In Episode 68 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at one of the early stars of the show who wowed us with his variety of multi-coloured pants - courtesy of www.wwedvd.co.uk we break down and analyse the new WWE DVD/Blu-Ray documentary "Living On A Razor's Edge: The Scott Hall Story". Want to donate to the show? Head over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast!

Calgary…. Alberta, Canada. July 6th, 1997. The Hart Foundation head home for “In Your House: Canadian Stampede” and are babyface heroes like no other. It's the show we've waited the entire duration of the podcast to cover and it's here. If you wish to donate to the show, head over to www.patreon.com/newgenpodcast to pledge and get our review of TNA's “Final Deletion” as a free download! (BTW, there is a slight background buzz at a few points in this episode. Please accept our apologies.)

He may have had to wait an entire year, but finally it's Hunter Hearst Helmsley's time and we watch as he ascends to royal status in Episode 66 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' where we discuss “King Of The Ring 1997”! Featuring; your suggestions for The Undertaker's horrible secret, the story of a pretty awful car crash, we learn about Jezebel and Lazarus, Crush faces Goldust for absolutely no reason whatsoever, we discuss England's piss poor performance in the Euros, Paul goes to Wimbledon, more matches get changed, more shoddy refereeing, Mankind's head has a rough night, a sign with the most words ever on it, Shawn Michaels shows his rare Humanitarian side and sadly it's time to say ‘Goodbye' to a favourite of the podcast: Psycho Sid. Plus the answers to the questions; What has Adam been drinking this week? What is Baby Scrivens most proud of? Who looks at JR lovingly? How do you kill a hyped crowd? Is this the beginning of the end for Ahmed Johnson? How does HHH end up in this tournament when he was the first man eliminated? Does Paul consider Mrs Scrivens to be a ‘jezebel'? Who has a hard time wearing shades? Who would look the silliest in LOD gear? How should Sid be remembered? And how exactly does Doc Hendrix feel about The Undertaker?

Taking a break from the main timeline, in Episode 65 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast', courtesy of www.wwedvd.co.uk, we discuss the recently released DVD/Blu-Ray release that focuses on one of the most important figures of our, or any, era – it's “Eric Bischoff: Sports Entertainment's Most Controversial Figure”. Featuring your suggestions for the various staff roles at Warrior University, Buff Bagwell's Mum, a discussion of RPW's Kurt Angle vs Zack Sabre Jr card, incompetent operation of a door, Paul reveals 4 films he's actually seen and liked, Ninja Star Wars, muddy timelines, Sonny Onoo, Bob, Eric tells us all about his own beer, the Hulk Hoagie, a discussion on good/bad uses of celebrities in wrestling and we all want to travel to Cody, Wyoming. Plus the answers to the questions; where did Adam find his smile? How did Paul spend Father's Day? What's the point of having KFC gravy without chips? Who's gotten themselves some main event pants? What does Hulk Hogan contribute to this documentary? Who in 2016 would we trust with a start-up promotion: McMahon, Bischoff or Heyman? How would things be different if Vince had hired Bischoff as an announcer in 1990? And what's with wrestling and putting things on poles?

Since the inception of our show, the WWF's primary programme has been aired on a Monday night, but just how much has it changed in the 4-year span of our viewing? In Episode 64 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at both ends of the spectrum. Firstly, Adam and Stewart are joined by Mike Quackenbush and Bryce Remsburg from Chikara in discussing the May 17th, 1993 episode of “Monday Night Raw” before Paul, Adam and Stewart check out the May 26th 1997 “Raw Is War”. Together, they combine to form a very special episode we've dubbed “Monday Night Raw Is War”! Featuring; your suggestions for who you'd like to see in the ring with a pissed off Vader, Adam finally watches Sunny's movie, homophobia spans the entire era, Tatanka, Kamala and Yokozuna, Marty Jannetty all make a temporary return to the show, Mike & Bryce take us through their history with the WWF, more ICOPRO than you could ever need, mullets return in force, Shawn Michaels & Mr. Perfect brawl on a car, The Smoking Gunns debut with a really dangerous finisher and Lord Alfred Hayes sees something but doesn't really say anything about it. Plus the answers to the questions; is there Ice Cream people? What's that F-Cup? Why hasn't Roy Hodgson taken Premier League Winner Danny Drinkwater to the Euros? Is Donald Trump more hated than Roman Reigns? Did Ghandi win the Oscar for Best Wardrobe? Why did sit-down interviews work for Mankind but not Goldust? Should you expect flips in a tournament called ‘Best of the Super Juniors'? What way is the right way to present toilet paper? And who was Chikara's Crazy Uncle?

Vader is tasked with helping Ken Shamrock with his transition from the UFC in Episode 63 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' where we take a look at “In Your House: A Cold Day In Hell”. Unfortunately for Vader, Ken is a less than apt pupil, so he has to go to some extreme lengths to get ‘The World's Most Dangerous Man' to settle down… Featuring; your suggestions for wrestlers appearing in animated series, the Scrivens family get a buggy board, we discuss the death of Chyna and the WWE politics surrounding it, Mankind cuts a creepy promo to a little girl, Vader cuts a scary promo to everyone in the arena, Ahmed cuts an incomprehensible promo to everyone on the planet, Earl Hebner loses it, a couple of new additions to The Hart Foundation, Rockabilly and Jesse James have another classic and Paul offers his own personal audience suggestion. Plus the answers to the questions; How loud do you have to call spots to get us to notice? What's the greatest kids theme song of all time? What's happened to The Funkettes? What the fuck is D'Lo Brown wearing? Who's shooting on who? How many kneepads does one man need? What's changed about the “In Your House” set? Which of us has never seen “The Thing”? What's a Wheelchair Match? And what is a more apt name for Ahmed Johnson's gauntlet match against The Nation?

The times they are a changin' in the World Wrestling Federation. It's April 1997 and with Bret Hart's heel turn, he has made amends with his brother Owen and Brother-In-Law Davey Boy Smith to form The Hart Foundation. And they are all bloody over Episode 62 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast' where we take a look at “In Your House: Revenge Of The Taker”. Featuring; your suggestions for 5000/1 wrestling bets, Adam's single launch, the burden of insight, the greatest ‘Raw' angle of all time, the dire episode of ‘Raw' that lead into this show, Boaty McBoatFace, we discuss the recent WWE releases, The American Bad Ass a few years early, tons of suspect refereeing, tons of nerve holds, Davey Boy Smith & Owen Hart visit a bathroom, Furnas & LaFon's new gimmick and the WWF bury angles that they booked themselves. Plus the answers to the questions; What has Paul named his baby? Where is Vader? How did a flight get stopped by maths? Did the owner of the company make a female performer bark like a dog? What is Paul's Achilles heel? What has Savio Vega achieved since joining The Nation of Domination? Was Steph McGovern on ‘Good Morning Kuwait'? Who celebrates in a toilet? And who exactly is The Honky Tonk Man's protégé?

This hardcore wrestling promotion decided to compete with the big boys - you won't believe what happened next! In Episode 61 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' it's finally time for us to turn our attention to Philadelphia and take a look at a new contender in the world of Pay-Per-View, Paul Heyman's ECW, as they stage "Barely Legal 1997". Featuring; your suggestions for wrestling clickbait headlines, a brief history of Extreme Championship Wrestling, the podcast debuts of, well, tons of people; most notably Taka Michinoku, the 'back fanny', Adam reads Joel Gertner introductions, a new contender for the name of Baby Scrivens II, we're all blown away by the stars of Michinoku Pro, Tommy Dreamer launches his incredible career in colour commentary and Shane Douglas bores us all. Plus the answers to the questions; Do the Scrivens family have a placenta plan? What's the weirdest stipulation we've heard in a while? How did this show almost get cancelled? What concessions did ECW have to make to placate their Pay-Per-View provider? Exactly how competitive is Paul? What might one chant outside a supermarket? What's on the back of Lance Storm's head? How does The Stud-Muffin scoring system work? And where's Gran Naniwa?

Cards on the table, this isn't a review of the WWE's latest supershow in our usual match-by-match style. Instead, Adam and Stewart discuss their experiences in Dallas and the week's festivities while we stick "NXT Takeover: Dallas" on in the background as Paul hadn't seen it. It's Episode 60 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' and for the very first time we spend an entire show discussing modern wrestling as we talk "Wrestlemania 32"! Featuring; pretty much everything you wanted us to cover, Paul takes over as host, we talk through ice hockey, Wrestlecon, Evolve, the WWE shop, Axcess, Takeover and the 2016 Hall of Fame, Horse-Riding with Mark Henry, Roman Reigns possibly gets booed, Adam does 'that' with his hand, Hunstanton Pier, many incorrect pronunciations of various names, everyone loves Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura, snore-gate, plenty of raw booze, Denny's Bacon Maple Sundae, Bob Backlund takes our e-mail addresses, a stupid mushroom tattoo and Adam finds a new favourite diva. Plus the answers to the questions; which is better - Mars or Snickers? Was the travel package good value for money? How did Adam like Hooters? Exactly how awesome is American food? Who had the best acceptance speech? Did anyone at all show up to The Ginger Man? How was 'The Dallas of South-West England'? Did we actually get into "Wrestlemania"? What was the best match of the weekend? What is Paul's new catchphrase? Did we meet Richard Queree? Do they sell imitation Lemsip in Dallas? How do you compare Zack Sabre Jr to Ronnie O'Sullivan? And was D'Lo Brown there?

Of all the important moments we've covered in looking at nearly 4 years of WWF action, there is perhaps none more vital than when Bret 'The Hitman' Hart and 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin waged war in a Submission Match in Chicago, Illinois on March 23rd, 1997. In Episode 59 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we break down "Wrestlemania 13". Featuring; your suggestions for song parodies about wrestlers, full introductions for Ken Shamrock, The New Blackjacks and Chyna, the kitchen sink, Ahmed Johnson joins The Legion Of Doom, a seminal sign makes its debut, The Iron Sheik applies a Camel Clutch, Sunny and Sable suspiciously don't appear, Marc Mero faces everyone, Tony Atlas does nothing, PG-13 get murdered while Marlena mildly avoids it, more great kids theme tunes, matches with no logical build and some matches with nearly a year's build. Plus the answers to the questions; What changes were made to the card? Is Sid over? Do cats have noses? Who was supposed to be the sole female member of the nWo? Who ran over whom and why? Which performer gets the longest entrance on the show? What Radiohead albums does Adam like? How could you make Vince like Furnas & LaFon more? Who is the Captain of the team? Who was supposed to get their head shaved? And where is considered to be the "Dallas of South-West Britain"? Speak to you after "Wrestlemania 32"!

So nice they did it twice! After the rip-roaring success of the 1996 edition, the WWF decide to hold another edition of the 'Slammy Awards' right before "Wrestlemania" in 1997 and in Episode 58 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at how the evening unfolds. Featuring; your suggestions for signs we could take to Dallas, the podcast debuts of Drew Barrymore and Tommy Lee (sort of), another song medley from Todd Pettengill, Jesse James reveals his difficult second single, many moments when we hope Chris Candido wasn't watching, Owen Hart presents an award, a brief history of Arnold Skaaland, a bonus Jose Lothario sighting, Bob Backlund wants carrot juice, the Miss Slammy contest, the Vince McMahon Award, Brian Pillman calls Cindy Margolis a prostitute and, for some reason, Doink The Clown reappears. Plus the answers to the questions; Who is the least likely person that ever lived to have an affair? How do you cheer Adam up? What has Shawn taken before dinner? Who is the most dedicated to kayfabe? Who is Mankind's real Father? Who cuts the most boring speech of the night? How'd you get your pants to fit so tight? Is the left one bigger than the right? Who is an expert on nice hair? Is there any wrestling artwork in the Scrivens family home? Who is late for dinner? How does The Sultan eat? And what names can Paul not say now?

We are deep into the Monday Night Wars and WCW are building an ever increasing lead. It's time for the WWF to do something different with their flagship show and in Episode 57 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at what they come up with - it's time for "Raw Is War"! Featuring; your suggestions for worse PPV contests than the Miss nWo debacle, a plethora of debuts on the show including; Ken Shamrock, Miguel Perez, Octagon, Pentagon, Tony Roy, Roy Raymond, Tim McNeedy, Mike Bell and Mini Goldust (note: many of these will never appear again), Adams feelings on Bill Turnbull's retirement from BBC Breakfast News, a ton of vitriol towards Roman Reigns, Bob Backlund shouts his way through an entire match, Paul Heyman shoots on Jerry Lawler, Billy Gunn returns from his broken neck to no fanfare, Shawn Michaels is apparently fine now and Bret Hart has finally had enough. Plus the answers to the questions; How many times has Paul been to the Zoo in the last year? Why did 'Raw' increase to 2 hours? How does Sid react? Where does Sunny produce powder from? Who is the other Blackjack? How many times can one match be interrupted? How many clean finishes are there on an average Monday night these days? What's the World's Thinnest Book? Who is The World's Most Emotional Wrestler? Can you Frog Splash nobody? How hairy can one man be? What other name was rumoured for Chyna? And how happy is Paul about there being shape-based wrestlers?

Smile, though your heart is aching, Smile, even though it's breaking, Smile, what's the use in crying, you'll find that life is worthwhile, if you'll just... smile! Cheer up Shawn! It can't be that bad (it actually isn't). The Heartbreak Kid has vacated his newly won WWF Title and in Episode 56 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we need to determine a new Champion at "In Your House: Final Four". Featuring; our thoughts on the retirement of Daniel Bryan, the most random 6-man tag team of all time, the first appearance of 'a lady', tons of ball shots, Owen Hart and Davey Boy Smith continue to have problems, Savio Vega has apparently turned heel, the latest effort to give Sable some kind of personality, a new Intercontinental Champion, a chat about "Thursday Raw Thursday", Earl Hebner finds a curious way to break up a pin, Doug Furnas & Phillip LaFon finally get their PPV Tag Team Title shot, the most brutal match to date on the podcast and Paul delivers one of his better impressions? Plus the answers to the questions; Who does a better cat impression? How many main eventers can fuck up their promos? Who's missing from the commentary team? How do you act with sunglasses on? Can you build a bear-proof suit? Is Mankind in The Nation of Domination? Is Shawn Michaels a good friend? What are the Scrivens doing for Valentine's Day? Why isn't Fake Diesel in the Final Four match? If Flash Funk has 'Funkettes' what would Bart Gunn have? What is Crush good at? And what happens when Ahmed Johnson stops taking his Prozac?

What happens when Eric Bischoff's ego runs totally unchecked? What happens when Eric Bischoff believes he has an unstoppable golden-egg laying goose? What happens when Eric Bischoff invites a bunch of local biker women to a Pay-Per-View to run a beauty contest? "Souled Out" happens and in Episode 55 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we attempt to get through this televised mess. Featuring; your suggestions for names of the upcoming Baby Scrivens, some quick thoughts on the "Royal Rumble", The New Adventures Of Robin Hood, for some reason an IRS vs Jeff Jarrett match makes PPV in 1997, the same fucking theme song about 16 times, the podcast debut of Masahiro Chono, Nick Patrick referees every single fucking match, Hugh Morrus gets run down, Scott Steiner steps in to try and save the day and Syxx and Eddie Guerrero do their best to have a good match on a terrible show. Plus the answers to the questions; Is Randy Anderson related to James Anderson? How do you lose half your buyrate in one month? Who exactly is Jeff Katz? What happens when you sit a slightly deaf woman next to a PA speaker? Why exactly would WCW contracted wrestlers show up to this event? Is it quicker if Paul doesn't read out the audience suggestions? And really, honestly... What was Wrestling thinking?

Vince McMahon gets slightly ahead of himself and books the 70,000 seat Alamo Dome to stage the 1997 "Royal Rumble" and in Episode 54 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look and see whether the WWF deliver a show befitting an audience close to that size. Spoilers; they don't. Featuring; the return and subsequent departure of Mr Hughes, a HUGE announcement from Paul, your suggestions for wrestling related board games, we try and make some arrangements for "Wrestlemania", a live commentary for the 'Royal Rumble' match itself, a strong contender for worst match we've watched on the podcast, 'Hacksaw' Ahmed Johnson, we discover the existence of Mini Paul Bearer, the French Announce Table suffers a devastating fate and it's time to say 'Goodbye' to Jose Lothario... leave the memories alone! Plus the answers to the questions; What's wrong with Shawn now? How did Goldust turn babyface? Who is more of a fan of the England cricket team than Brock Lesnar? What's going on with the referees tonight? How will Paul and Stewart escalate their WWE Monopoly feud? Why is Todd Pettengill interviewing random teenage girls in the crowd? Who eliminates themselves (plural) from the 'Royal Rumble' match? What is essential if you're planning on forming your own Nation? Who takes the biggest bump ever? And why exactly is The British Bulldog going to win tonight?

Happy New Year! We begin our journey into the weird and wonderful world of 1997 by looking at one of the most bizarre WWF television programmes ever. In Episode 53 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we break down the first 3 episodes of "Shotgun Saturday Night". Featuring; your suggestions for wrestler's New Year's Resolutions, our thoughts on Southside Wrestling, Paul goes for a run, the podcast debuts of The Flying Nuns, Mini Mankind, Mini Vader, D'Lo Brown and Histeria, Bob Backlund screams at traffic in the street, Nikolai Volkoff cameos for a hilarious joke, Todd Pettengill grows a mirror universe beard, a summary of our game of WWE Monopoly, Vince seizes the opportunity to use the word 'cleavage', Terry Funk and Sid both cut 5 star promos and Marlena wins a match via unconventional methods. Plus the answers to the questions; How long into 2016 did Tatanka first re-tweet someone? What happens when Vince tries to leave his comfort zone? Whose Mother is a Whore? How can someone eliminate The Big Show from a Battle Royale? What is Techno Team 2000's resolution? What exactly does Vince McMahon think ECW is? What has Sunny allegedly written a book about? What are Paul's New Year's Resolutions? Which male member of the roster will allegedly give birth live on air? And what exactly is Elmo doing?

We did it. We watched Santa With Muscles. Merry fucking Christmas.

Enough is enough and it's time for @wrestlemaths! In Episode 51 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we dissect and discuss the new Blu-Ray/DVD release "Owen - Hart Of Gold", courtesy of wwedvd.co.uk. Featuring; BRUCE HART, an unintentional plug from Jim Cornette, a full analysis of the entire Owen documentary along with all the extras, bonus matches and key moments that have been omitted, we answer some more of your questions, the opening of a Wrestlecrate, Adam's sleep hygiene, the birth of the 'New Attitude Era', Paul Scrivens talks X-Factor, the return (sort of) of Bastion Booger, cat vs stuffed monkey, Blue vs Red and Adams Frankendiva. Plus, the answers to the questions; How can WWE sell-out next year's "Wrestlemania"? How is The Brooklyn Brawler like Bono? Why did Adam buy a wrestling mask? What stipulation would make Paul watch Sheamus vs Roman Reigns? How white are Natalya's teeth? What does Jim Neidhart look like without a beard? Has Paul mastered his 'DG' word vocabulary? How long have Adams shoes lasted? Who does Todd Pettengill cosplay as? And if we were 'The Shield' who would each of us be?