Wrasslin' Raw

Let's dip our toes into Texas once again!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys review a lesser example of what World Class Championship Wrestling can provide, with matches featuring Captain Frank Dusek and Wild Bill Irwin.  Gary Hart ushers in a feud between the Great Kabuki and Kerry Von Erich, while Kevin Von Erich gets a squash match against Pseudo Castro.  If back acne can be appropriate, why aren't time limit draws?

Let's take a trip to Texas!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys dip their toes into the waters of World Class Championship Wrestling.  Matches featuring the Great Kabuki, the Von Erich Brothers and others entertain, while Tom “Boogaloo” Shaft does not.  Announcer Gene Goodson is serviceable, but wait, is that… oh no! Jose Lothario is back on our screens! Can be found on Peacock streaming or at The Rasslin Channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN7sfUxHF1U

As you can tell from the title, February 1st has come and gone, and no additional Raw content has been added to Netflix. Join us as we discuss the presumed whereabouts of our co-host, Jason Bartlett, as well as the past, present, and future of Wrasslin' Raw!

It's Part 3 of our State of WWE content, and you know what that means... more rumors and innuendo!

SPECULATION ABOUNDS!  In this update episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys continue to wait for updates from WWE and Netflix.  Lord Thomas checks in from across the pond, and the future is further discussed.  If the modern product was watchable, it might be worth talking about!

January first came around, so let's pretend like Raw on Peacock never happened!  In this update episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys discuss the WWE transition from Peacock to Netflix, and the issues that are arising as a result.  Everyone is silent on what to expect, so why not have a good time speculating?

HO HO HO!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a break to honor the annual Christmas episode tradition: discussing the gift exchange, and presenting to the listeners and each other the Mount Crushmores of the year.  From everyone at Wrasslin' Raw, Happy Holidays!

Here comes Brakkus… and there goes Brakkus! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys sit down to a mediocre episode of Monday Night Raw, filled with mediocre talent like the DOA, Vader, the Headbangers, and Dustin Runnels. D-Lo Brown has a great showing against Terry Funk, while the Brawl For All keeps burning through careers. Mrs. Yamaguchi-san pays a little attention to Val Venis, and the Undertaker starts to show his true colors. A one-off appearance from King Mabel is too much for anyone!

The only way to make wrestling better is to combine it with boxing!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys watch the fallout from the King of the Ring and the start of the infamous Brawl For All!  Sable taints the commentary table with her robotic delivery, Stone Cold Steve Austin gets a rematch with Kane, and Val Venis starts an angle with Yamaguchi-san.  What is the best way to freshen up the Legion of Doom?  Put them in a program with DOA!

Bonus matches on a Pay Per View, what could go wrong?  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys view the 1998 King of the Ring, and one of the most talked about matches of all time: the Undertaker and Mankind in the Hell in a Cell match. D-Lo Brown debuts his chest protector in a Five Star Frog Splash, and Vader continues to take a dump on the chest of existence.  Some of the finishes here are head and shoulders above the rest, but the Pittsburgh crowd is a symphony of disappointment!

This one's going to be a bloodbath!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys check out the go-home show leading into the 1998 King of the Ring Pay Per View.  Jerry Lawler gets some Head from Al Snow, the Undertaker visits Paul Bearer's living room, and reality finally sinks in on Dan Severn.  Mankind gets brutal with Billy Gunn, Vader continues to take a dump on everyone, and Edge almost kills Jose Estrada in his debut.  Someone tell Dustin Runnels to try to pray the ‘suck' away!

Who's looking forward to a tag team royal rumble match? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the bracket season is in full swing in the lead up to the King of the Ring. Dustin Runnels, Droz, Jeff Jarrett, and Chainz have mediocre matches, X-Pac is back in the ring, and Val Venis continues to titillate the fans. The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mankind, and Kane all end up in a Hell in a Cell match, while Paul Bearer works hard to hit the pay window. Conspiracies abound in this episode!

How many times has Scorpio been Jobber of the Week?  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys are on the Road to SummerSlam by way of the King of the Ring, and it's bracket season!  Faarooq remains in an unpleasant position, Edge is starting to lose his mystique, and the Undertaker has evolved into Mr. Sweatpants.  Droz is lost in the garbage, and there's a lot of beef in the ring when Mark Henry takes on Vader.  It's a five-year anniversary spectacular, and it's a black tie affair!

Get ready for a Chicago Street Flop! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys get into King of the Ring Bracket season, with Marc Mero, Mark Henry, “Double J” Jeff Jarrett, and Faarooq all in Qualifier Matches. Val Venis continues to satisfy, while LOD and the DOA continue to stink the place up. Vince McMahon continues to alienate his superstars, and Taka Michinoku continues to do the same moves. Kane and the Undertaker have a #1 Contender Match, and Vader makes his debut on the soundboard!

Who's ready for some college football stats? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys check out an underrated Pay Per View, In Your House 22: Over the Edge. There's a “bonus” Kai En Tai match, Sable gets swerved, and Vader gains self-awareness. Even though the Rock and Faarooq are underwhelming, DeGeneration-X and the Nation deliver an entertaining Six Man Tag match, and there's a Match of the Year candidate in Stone Cold Steve Austin versus “Corporate” Dude Love.  Hitler, Stalin… McMahon?

Seriously, more LOD2000 and DOA?  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys check out the go-home show, leading in the Over the Edge Pay Per View.  Some legendary matchups are touted in this episode, like The Rock versus Triple H and Stone Cold Steve Austin versus the Undertaker.  Dan Severn gets technical with Owen Hart, and Thrasher of the Headbangers jobs out in the debut of the Jackyl's Oddities.  Someone else debuts too, and HE'S GONNA PUKE!

He came, he saw, he came again!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys are in a two-man booth again as they examine another milestone in the Monday Night soap opera.  Val Venis makes his in-ring debut, Dustin Runnels is a loser, and the DOA and LOD2000 continue to beat a dead horse.  Owen Hart still has problems with D-Generation-X, and Kai En Tai takes their turn at jobbing out the Headbangers.  Who's ready to get the Stooges in action?

Dust off the fat man's shirt, Vader's back! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys get treated to the new and improved Corporate Dude Love- he's an educated man, and a surprisingly good dancer (for a big man). The Disciples of Apocalypse and Legion of Doom continue their snooze-fest of a feud, Kai En Tai make their in-ring debut, and Barry Windham wrestles his last match. Mr. McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin keep ramping things up, and Marc Mero gets Sable-bombed right out of a career!

Who wouldn't want to slip the salami to Kane's mother? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a look at another classic episode of Raw. Edge makes his on screen debut, and Sable has an 80's training montage video. The DOA and LOD2000 take part in an 8-man tag team match, but the Undertaker saves the day by punching Commissioner Slaughter in the face. Mick Foley and Terry Funk take out the hot dog guy, and Stone Cold Steve Austin finally slides a Steveweiser down the gussy!

It's no surprise that Dude Love's biggest weakness is the chicks!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys view the fallout of Unforgiven and Vince McMahon's efforts to stymie Stone Cold Steve Austin.  LOD2000 and the DOA are still treading water, and Club Kamikaze keeps climbing all over Bradshaw.  Owen Hart joins the Nation, Val Venis continues to get creepier, and Paul Bearer delivers some catastrophic news to the Undertaker.  Watch out Mero, the clock is ticking!

We've been promised nudity, and it's time to deliver!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys dig into a “tweener" Pay Per View, Unforgiven. Chyna bends herself out of a cage, the Rock-N-Roll Express delivers a dud, and everyone gets cooked in the first-ever Inferno Match.  LOD 2000 is the same old same old, and Jerry Lawler carries everyone through the Evening Gown Match.  Mark Eaton just can't catch a break!

It's a two-man booth yet again! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys check out an action-packed episode of Monday Night Raw, with matches featuring the Lethal Weapon Steve Blackman, Dude Love and Dan “the Beast" Severn.  D-Generation X jobs out Owen Hart once again, and the Midnight Express continues to stink the joint up.  There's even a Long Island Street Fight!

It's a proven fact, Tennessee Lee is the single greatest promoter of all time!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys get carried away with the story of Stone Cold Steve Austin and Mr. McMahon fighting for the WWF Championship.  The police show up in riot gear, while viewers get Luna clearly holding back, Shamrock vs. Severn eyeball-to-eyeball, and the debut of 2 Cold Scorpio in Philly.  When the Headbangers are getting jobbed out every week, maybe interrupting matches is a good thing?

Apologies, folks, but this week's recording was interrupted by some inclement weather. We'll see you next week!

Is it possible to make fun of a guy's voice in text? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys sit down to talk about a pretty unique episode of Monday Night Raw, with matches featuring the newly formed D-Generation X, the “Lethal Weapon” Steve Blackman, and Luna Vachon in the first ever Raw intergender match. Mr. McMahon attempts to introduce the world to the “new and improved” Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Jim Cornette introduces everyone to his newest stud, Dan “the Beast” Severn. Nut check!

Who's ready for an ass-ripping good time? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take in an iconic episode of Monday Night Raw, the first of the Austin Era. Mr. McMahon gets another Stunner and calls the cops on Stone Cold Steve Austin. Val Venis and Dan “the Beast” Severn both debut, while X-Pac returns and the New Age Outlaws join D-Generation X. Luna challenges Sable to an Evening Gown match, and the Rock takes over the Nation. Take a break from plowing Jenny and enjoy some wrasslin'!

Anything can happen on Wrasslin' Raw, even historical retrospectives!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a look back at the buildup, stories, and superstars that led to one of the most influential moments in pro-wrestling history, WrestleMania 14!  This event helped to solidify the Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kane, and “Mr.” McMahon as some of the key superstars of the Attitude Era.  To paraphrase Jim Ross, a new era has begun!

It's the most magical time of the year- WRESTLEMANIA! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys view one of the greatest WrestleManias of all time. An amazing build up has led to an amazing Pay Per View, with matches featuring The Rock, the Undertaker, Kane, and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie battle the New Age Outlaws for the Tag Titles, and Sable gets her hands on Luna. “Heartbreak” Shawn Michaels gives it his all, and goes out as one of the best ever!

Do you think Mike Tyson crotch-chops in his dreams?  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a look at the go-home episode of Monday Night Raw, leading into WrestleMania 14.  Matches including Bradshaw, Barry Windham, the New Midnight Express, and the D.O.A. fail to impress, while Stone Cold Steve Austin and the Rock headline the episode with a banger of a match.  Kane murders a cable puller with a lightning bolt, and Luna breaks a plaque over Sable's head. BRO, who's Vince Russo?

Who wants to see a gorilla get sent straight to hell? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys continue the road to WrestleMania; The New Age Outlaws' feud with Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie continues to stagnate, Sable and Luna have a very unsatisfying “confrontation,” and the New Midnight Express makes their Raw debut. Owen Hart gets buried out of the European Championship, and Mr. McMahon introduces himself with an “Ohhh HELLLLL NO!” Can we interest anyone in a Boyhood Dream?

Who keeps inviting Jerry's Kid? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys continue to get great updates on the road to WrestleMania, as well as speculate on how many respected wrestlers it takes to prop up the Sable angle. Stone Cold Steve Austin runs the gamut of WWF officials, Mike Tyson gives Jim Ross a great interview, and Owen Hart defends his European Championship. There were some spooky goings-on at this recording, but listeners will get a free collect-calling history lesson!

Gennifer Flowers? Are you kidding me?  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys get a huge step on the road to WrestleMania, with segments highlighting some of the greatest stories ever told.  Mike Tyson swerves everyone with D Generation-X, the Undertaker returns in a cinematic lightning bolt, and Barry Windham continues to leave his assless chaps on.  In an episode where everybody gets a crotch chop, the bigger concern is: how many times is the Legion of Doom going to die?

Who asked for the Truth Commission and the Disciples of Apocalypse in a six man tag match?!?  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys sit down to talk about matches featuring Bradshaw, Goldust, and Ken Shamrock.  Jeff Jarrett decides to part ways with Jim Cornette, the Lethal Weapon Steve Blackman takes on The Rock, and the Legion of Doom has yet another nail hammered into their coffin.  Wait a second, did the Headbangers just win the NWA Tag Team Championship? How PASSÉ!

Everyone loves it when “Bad Street U.S.A.” becomes a “Highway to Hell!” In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a look at the fallout from No Way Out of Texas. Ken Shamrock, Steve Blackman, and Jeff Jarrett all look good in their matches, Chyna finally gets her own video package, and Steve Austin delivers a masterclass in wrestling promos. Things go a little off the rails when the Jackyl drives viewers to Nitro, and the New Age Outlaws ride their dumpster gimmick into the future!

How many times can Vader be killed, and who is the real supernatural entity here?  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys examine this “tweener” Pay Per View on the road to WrestleMania.  Matches featuring Ken Shamrock, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Cactus Jack give a respectable showing, while the NWA angle, Jerry's Kid, and Quebec vs. Arkansas stink the place up.  Sable takes ruining things to the next level, but at least Shawn Michaels is here, right? Right?

It's time to address the age old question: what's better, two wrestlers in the ring or two implants outside of it? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys review the go-home show leading into the No Way Out of Texas Pay Per View. Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels continue to fire shots at each other, and Ken Shamrock looks good getting blasted in the face with a chair by The Rock. The Jackyl shows up to ruin a Steve Blackman match, and while he's an uncouth imbecile, he's no blue chipper!

This isn't cool- this isn't hip!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys tune in to a classic episode, with a lengthy story involving Cactus Jack, Chainsaw Charlie, and the New Age Outlaws.  “Merolyndust” does a great job of being bizarre, the NWA does a great job of being terrible, and the Kurgan does a great job of dragging a jobber by his forehead.  Tiger Ali Singh graces the screen, and Wink Collins almost gets murdered by Kane.  Damn it, somebody's got to make fun of Sable!

THEY RUINED IT!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys get the fallout from the shove heard ‘round the world, and a pretty filler-heavy episode of Monday Night Raw.  Ken Shamrock continues to get lumped in with the lump-heavy Ahmed Johnson, and now the Disciples of Apocalypse join the mix.  The NWA angle gets more bloated, while Shawn Michaels continues to stir the pot between Mike Tyson and Stone Cold Steve Austin.  Owen Hart wins the European Title… but here's Jerry's Kid!

Who wants some more gang warfare?  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys get subjected to more of the Disciples of Apocalypse and Los Boricuas than they probably deserve.  Barry Windham makes a shocking turn in favor of the NWA, the Quebecers take on Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie, and the New Age Outlaws are in action with the Godwinns.  Sable gets flowers delivered, Tom Brandi is somehow still in the ring, and Ahmed Johnson is as big as ever.  Here's the shove heard ‘round the world!

It took eleven seasons, but we're finally mature!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys check out the 1998 Royal Rumble, the first of the Big Four of 1998.  The minis get an automatic dud, Luna rode the Mastodon up the three stars, and Shane McMahon debuts on our screens.  Dave Meltzer's star ratings fall apart, despite all three faces of Foley showing up in the Rumble.  Shawn Michaels gets his balls grabbed by the Undertaker, and Mike Tyson loves Cold Stone!

It's a two-man booth tonight!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys watch the fifth anniversary episode of Monday Night Raw in the lead-up to the Royal Rumble Pay Per View.   A Jobber of the Week double-header props up a match with the Kurgan and Jackyl, a four-man tag team match tries to prop up the limping tag team division, and Taka Michinoku jobs out to Los Boricuas. Goldust cosplays as Sable and Dude Love on the same night, and- oh no!  It's the Honky Tonk Man!

What's the best way to kick off 1998? By bringing back the NWA Championship!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys start off 1998 with a bang.  Ken Shamrock and Faarooq keep up the story, while the Disciples of Apocalypse and the Truth Commission fail miserably.  Tom Brandi shows up again to defend Sable from Marc Mero, while The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust manages to go beyond bizarre and into offensive.  How about a nostalgia pop for Don King?

It's an annual awards show extravaganza!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys sit down to talk about the highlights of the World Wrestling Federation in 1997, and give the much-coveted Match of the Year and Jobber of the Year Awards out to some very deserving nominees.  The Highlights and Lowlights of the year are discussed, as well as what the future may hold moving forward.  Buckle up kids, 1998 is going to be a hell of a ride!

Stone Cold Steve Austin throws Goldust into the Crapper 3:16. Shawn Michaels and Triple H welcome the two newest “members” of DX. Owen Hart gets humiliated, and Chainsaw Charlie cuts his way out of the mystery box! We also learn that Mike Tyson will be at WrestleMania!

It's a cavalcade of jobbers all throughout the bowels of the building!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys bear witness to a great episode full of attitude. Sergeant Slaughter continues to be emasculated, Sable strips out of a reindeer costume, and Stone Cold accosts Santa Claus. The Rock, Undertaker, Ken Shamrock, and D-Lo Brown all have great matches, but the tag team division flounders, and the Kurgan only works his traps. Here's a couple of Christmas PACKAGES for you!

Wait, isn't that Sal Sincere? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys tune in to an odd episode of Raw Is War, where the Son of Lawler angle continues and some new competitors join the roster. Steve Blackman and Mark Henry make their debuts in singles action, and Michael Cole continues to stink up the place on commentary. The Legion of Doom takes on D-Generation X, and Dude Love continues to scrap with the New Age Outlaws. Thank goodness the Sultan had a match, we almost forgot about him!

Who told Jeff that any of that was good?  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys get the fallout from the Pay Per View, with the debut of “Mr. McMahon” as well as the debut of Sable's boobies.  D-Generation X sits down for a game of strip poker, gang warfare continues with no seeming end, and Flash Funk gets jobbed out to the Kurgan.  “The Son of Lawler'' continues to haunt the Light Heavyweight Division, and Shawn Michaels' BULGE haunts our screens!

It's the first Pay Per View without Vince McMahon on commentary! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys dive into In Your House: D-Generation X. Triple H meets Sgt. Slaughter in a Boot Camp Match, and Shawn Michaels defends the WWF Championship against Ken Shamrock. Butterbean defends Sable's honor against Marc Mero, and Steve Austin settles the score against The Rock. When you take a look at Luna and the artist formerly known as Goldust, you'll be glad you had your dark britches on!

Wait, so you can win a match by just not showing up?  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys tie up loose ends going into the D-Generation X Pay Per View, with the final matches of the Light Heavyweight Tournament and midcard storytelling.  Jeff Jarrett gets upgraded from Ahmed Johnson, and the tag team division continues to tread water.  Jim ‘the Anvil' Neidhart gets completely buried, and ‘Marvelous' Marc Mero has an in-ring boxing exhibition.  If it weren't for Sable and Butterbean…!

Flanagan!  In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys start the countdown to the upcoming D-Generation X Pay Per view, with one of the last entries in the Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament, as well as the crowning of some unlikely new Tag Team Champions.  Ken Shamrock takes on Savio Vega, Shawn Michaels meets up with Vader, and Jim “the Anvil” Neidhart gets what's coming to him.  What I'd like to have right now is a stand-in for an easy to fill spot! 

There's a horse running amok in the WWF! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the aftermath of the Montreal Screwjob continues as the boys get treated to Vince McMahon's infamous “Bret screwed Bret” interview. The six-man mini match is a double disappointment, and Goldust continues to antagonize Vader (with a hammer this time!). Stone Cold Steve Austin and the Rock turn the heat up on their program, and Jerry Lawler takes on Marc Mero. Sable is the best at standing there and looking at things!