Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Benoit

Henry & Eddie bring you a very special episode of Side Stories as Eddie sits down with neuroscientist and co-founder of The Concussion & CTE Foundation - Chris Nowinski joins the show to discuss recent advancements in CTE Research, brain injuries in Wrestling & Football, Aaron Hernandez, Chris Benoit, and MORE! For Live Shows, Merch, and More Visit: www.LastPodcastOnTheLeft.comKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free, plus get Friday episodes a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have any interesting stories to tell us? Lets us know here!Last we left off, Benoit rose to international fame in the wrestling world, met his wife and victim Nancy, had a son named Daniel, and concluded with the untimely death of his best friend, Eddie Guerrero. From this point on Benoit would be visibly different to everyone. His violent tendencies outside the ring had already started happening more frequently. Combine that with Guerrero being gone, and Benoit was truly broken. Just us as we dive into Benoits brain, CTE, and the ridiculous conspiracies surrounding his death!Warning - this episode deals with some pretty heavy topics, including abuse, sexual and otherwise, and horrific violence. With that being said, jokes are being made about the killer and the industry, not the victims. If there's one thing Benoit earned through his actions, its public ridicule. So with that said, enjoy the show!If you enjoyed the show, please follow us on whatever podcast app you are using. If you'd like to take it further, a like and review helps as well. It means a ton. Thank you for listening!

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani head north to Vancouver for the May 29, 2000, episode of RAW is WAR! It's a Memorial Day classic featuring one of the hottest (and most anti-American) crowds of the year.We break down the massive return of Kane, who interrupts a chaotic lumberjack brawl between The Rock, Undertaker, and the McMahon-Helmsley Faction. Plus, Too Cool shocks the world by defeating Edge & Christian for the Tag Team Titles with help from Kid Rock's hype man, Joe C!We also dive into:- Kurt Angle's legendary nuclear heat promo insulting Ben Johnson, the Grizzlies, and Canadian healthcare.- A discussion on WWE's history with Canadian customs and immigration lawyers.- The "Cold Spot" match that the crowd ignored to chant for "Puppies."- Chris Benoit vs. Hardcore Holly in an incredibly stiff bout.- The mystery of who is attacking Vince McMahon, Road Dogg, and Pat Patterson backstage.- The Kat returns to join The Godfather and Dean Malenko.Join us for a breakdown of a pivotal RAW on the road to King of the Ring 2000! Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell!0:00 - Intro 3:40 - Tommy's Story: WWE vs. Canadian Customs6:00 - Writing the King of the Ring Tournament (Pencil vs. Ink)11:00 - Undertaker's "American Badass" Entrance & Theme Music13:15 - McMahon-Helmsley Faction Promo / Undertaker & Rock Interrupt19:00 - Match 1: The Godfather, Dean Malenko & The Kat vs. Perry Saturn, D'Lo Brown & Terri24:44 - Edge & Christian meet Joe C 26:15 - Kurt Angle's Nuclear Heat Promo32:59 - Match 2: Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle (European Title)34:46 - Mystery Attacker Storyline: Road Dogg taken out35:47 - The "Short" 5-Second Pose36:16 - Match 3: Too Cool vs. Edge & Christian (Tag Team Titles)39:00 - TOO COOL WIN THE TITLES!41:03 - Was Joe C's Involvement "Annoying"? (Meltzer vs. Reality)43:00 - "Belt" vs. "Championship" / Forbidden Words44:30 - Vince McMahon Attacked / "Austin" Chants45:09 - Match 4: Rikishi vs. Shane McMahon (KOTR Qualifier)47:16 - Backstage: Stephanie, T&A, and Val Venis49:35 - Match 5: Chris Jericho & The Hardy Boyz vs. Val Venis, Test & Albert53:33 - Hardcore Holly & Chris Benoit Promo ("US Sucks" Chants)54:41 - Match 6: Chris Benoit vs. Hardcore Holly57:25 - Match 7: Bull Buchanan vs. Steve Blackman (The "Cold Spot")58:40 - The Crowd Ignores the Match for "Puppies"1:00:47 - Pat Patterson Attacked (The Coffee Spill)1:02:54 - Edge & Christian Stuff Joe C in a Trash Can1:03:37 - Main Event Segment: Rock & Undertaker vs. The Regime1:06:51 - KANE RETURNS!1:08:30 - Teasing a Fatal Four-Way?1:10:45 - Final Thoughts & OutroFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani head north to Vancouver for the May 29, 2000, episode of RAW is WAR! It's a Memorial Day classic featuring one of the hottest (and most anti-American) crowds of the year.We break down the massive return of Kane, who interrupts a chaotic lumberjack brawl between The Rock, Undertaker, and the McMahon-Helmsley Faction. Plus, Too Cool shocks the world by defeating Edge & Christian for the Tag Team Titles with help from Kid Rock's hype man, Joe C!We also dive into:- Kurt Angle's legendary nuclear heat promo insulting Ben Johnson, the Grizzlies, and Canadian healthcare.- A discussion on WWE's history with Canadian customs and immigration lawyers.- The "Cold Spot" match that the crowd ignored to chant for "Puppies."- Chris Benoit vs. Hardcore Holly in an incredibly stiff bout.- The mystery of who is attacking Vince McMahon, Road Dogg, and Pat Patterson backstage.- The Kat returns to join The Godfather and Dean Malenko.Join us for a breakdown of a pivotal RAW on the road to King of the Ring 2000! Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell!0:00 - Intro 3:40 - Tommy's Story: WWE vs. Canadian Customs6:00 - Writing the King of the Ring Tournament (Pencil vs. Ink)11:00 - Undertaker's "American Badass" Entrance & Theme Music13:15 - McMahon-Helmsley Faction Promo / Undertaker & Rock Interrupt19:00 - Match 1: The Godfather, Dean Malenko & The Kat vs. Perry Saturn, D'Lo Brown & Terri24:44 - Edge & Christian meet Joe C 26:15 - Kurt Angle's Nuclear Heat Promo32:59 - Match 2: Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle (European Title)34:46 - Mystery Attacker Storyline: Road Dogg taken out35:47 - The "Short" 5-Second Pose36:16 - Match 3: Too Cool vs. Edge & Christian (Tag Team Titles)39:00 - TOO COOL WIN THE TITLES!41:03 - Was Joe C's Involvement "Annoying"? (Meltzer vs. Reality)43:00 - "Belt" vs. "Championship" / Forbidden Words44:30 - Vince McMahon Attacked / "Austin" Chants45:09 - Match 4: Rikishi vs. Shane McMahon (KOTR Qualifier)47:16 - Backstage: Stephanie, T&A, and Val Venis49:35 - Match 5: Chris Jericho & The Hardy Boyz vs. Val Venis, Test & Albert53:33 - Hardcore Holly & Chris Benoit Promo ("US Sucks" Chants)54:41 - Match 6: Chris Benoit vs. Hardcore Holly57:25 - Match 7: Bull Buchanan vs. Steve Blackman (The "Cold Spot")58:40 - The Crowd Ignores the Match for "Puppies"1:00:47 - Pat Patterson Attacked (The Coffee Spill)1:02:54 - Edge & Christian Stuff Joe C in a Trash Can1:03:37 - Main Event Segment: Rock & Undertaker vs. The Regime1:06:51 - KANE RETURNS!1:08:30 - Teasing a Fatal Four-Way?1:10:45 - Final Thoughts & OutroFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shot of Nostalgia: The SmackDown Six Era rolls on with your host Acefield Retro, and this week we're stepping into one of the heaviest, most emotionally loaded chapters of the whole project. Episode 7: The Legacy Run covers January through March 2004 — the stretch where the SmackDown Six philosophy stops being "just" a great TV formula and becomes the backbone of WWE's entire main-event scene. Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero, the two workhorses who defined this era between the ropes, finally break through the ceiling and hit the very top of the industry at the exact same time. We start at the 2004 Royal Rumble, a one-match show that actually delivers exactly what WWE needed. Paul Heyman stacks the deck, forces Benoit into the #1 slot, and dares him to fail. Instead, Benoit puts together a marathon performance: 61 minutes, six eliminations, and a finish built around pure will, dragging Big Show over the top rope in a head-and-arm choke that feels earned instead of cute. Along the way we hit all the key beats that made this Rumble feel alive in the building — Orton's elevation through the Foley feud, Goldberg getting robbed by Brock, Big Show as a real "final boss," and the sense that for once, the obvious story actually got the right payoff. From there, we turn to No Way Out 2004, where Eddie Guerrero walks into San Francisco with three weeks of build… and a lifetime of baggage. We walk through how a thrown-together title program becomes a full redemption story: the SmackDown Rumble that sends Eddie to the title shot, the promo duel where Brock mocks his addictions and Eddie weaponizes his own past, and the infamous mariachi "celebration" that starts as comedy and turns into something dead serious. Then we break down the match itself as a heavyweight title fight built on structure and psychology — Brock's 2002 monster template, Eddie chopping down the base, the STF that flips the crowd from hopeful to believing, Goldberg's spear that protects the champion without stealing Eddie's moment, and the DDT-onto-the-belt into Frog Splash finish that still plays as one of the most cathartic three-counts WWE has ever produced. After that, we head to Madison Square Garden for WrestleMania XX, where the World Heavyweight Championship closes the show for the very first time. We don't ignore the reality of Benoit's crimes or how impossible it is to watch his work the same way after 2007 — that context lives with this match forever. But we also walk honestly through what this main event represented in 2004: the SmackDown Six template blown up to world-title scale. We dig into how the triple threat with Triple H and Shawn Michaels turns a format that usually feels cheap into a 24-minute clinic — the "Let's Go Benoit" crowd, the rotating pairings, the Crossface spot where Hunter literally grabs Shawn's hand to stop the tap, the table bump that buys time for the final act, and the visual of Triple H tapping clean in the middle of MSG. It's the one time in that era where the finish matches the story they told for months. We keep rolling with Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle from that same night — maybe the most "pure SmackDown" match on the card. This is where we zoom in on everything that made Eddie special at this stage of his career: the improvisation, the timing, the creativity that compensated for a body that had taken way too much punishment. Angle tries to strip the magic away and turn it into a straight amateur wrestling lesson — grinding holds, targeted rib and ankle work, suplexes on a loop — and for most of the match, he succeeds. Eddie's comeback isn't about overpowering him; it's about surviving just long enough to create one opening. We break down the boot spot in detail, why it works as psychology instead of a cheap gag, and how that final small package stacks up as the perfect "lie, cheat, steal" finish without burying Angle for a second. And then we close with the image that defined this era at the time: confetti falling in Madison Square Garden as Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit celebrate together, both holding world titles, both representing a version of WWE where skill and heart could overcome size and politics. Today that shot is complicated, even haunting, because of what would happen in the years that followed — Eddie's death, Benoit's actions. We sit in that discomfort instead of pretending it isn't there, but we also talk about what that night meant in 2004 for fans who had lived through the entire arc of the SmackDown Six: the B-show workhorses finally standing on top of the company they had quietly carried. By the time we're done with early 2004, the SmackDown Six era isn't just about a tag formula or a handful of TV classics. It's a storytelling blueprint — athletic, grounded, character-driven — that bleeds into both brands, reshapes what a WWE main event can look like, and influences everything from peak-era NXT to how AEW builds its big match payoffs today. Shot of Nostalgia: The SmackDown Six Era Episode 7 — The Legacy Run — premieres Saturday, December 13, 2025, wherever you listen. Like, subscribe, and leave a review to help the show grow. Visit TurnbuckleTavern.com for merch, archives, and the full network schedule, and support the project at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for just $2.99 a month to help keep these deep dives going. Powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers — use code TAVERN at checkout for 20% off your entire order.  

Send us a textIn this special episode of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, we're revisiting some of the most powerful, challenging, and eye-opening moments from our past conversations. If you've missed any of our critical discussions around ethics in sport, emerging concussion research, the social impact of brain injury, or the role of journalism in shaping public understanding, this episode brings the best of it all together. We've carefully curated standout highlights from each major theme, featuring expert guests who have examined the cultural, ethical, and scientific complexities of concussion—and why these conversations matter now more than ever. Youth Concussion 02:00 - Christina Master - Episode 103: Most common Ways Youth Population are Concussed 09:30 - Julie Stamm - Episode 66: Hippocampus and Brain Development in ChildrenEquipment/ Research/Ethics 14:00 - Lopez Frias - Episode 71: What is Ethics and Why is It Important in Sport21:55- Joe Warne - Episode 59: Research Methods28:30 - Kathleen Bachynsski Episode 100: Media and Marketing of Helmets in Football Causing Confusion33:00 - James Smoliga – Episode 101: Q-Collar and the Flawed ScienceSociology/ Journalism48:15 - Dominic Malcom - Episode 76: Concussion in Sports: It's Time to Drop the Tobacco Analogy52:13 - Rachel Grashow - Epsiode 82: Perceived Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Suicidality in Former Professional Football Players: 57:47 - Stephanie Convery – Episode 68: Understanding the Adrenaline of Boxing and After the Count: The Death of Davey Browne01:07:30 Irvin Muchnick - Episode 98: Chris Benoit and Irvin's Work Journalistic Work in Concussion/ mTBI

This week on The Golden Era Podcast, Jake and Joey relive the WWE Women's Division from the week of November 7, 2005 — a wild stretch of Ruthless Aggression chaos, iconic gear, and peak diva drama!

48 hours after the news of the Chris Benoit incident is pieced together, the WWE makes some hard pivots as Vince McMahon is back on TV addressing the situation and how it will be moving forward. John Cena appears and takes on the new ECW World Heavyweight Champion Johnny Nitro. Rowdy Roddy Piper's promo is crashed by Matt Striker who has a birthday request. CM Punk and Elijah Burke wrestling for the umpteenth time but this time it's a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match.  Follow us on Instagram @GetItAgainPodcast Got 2 (or more) words for us? Email us at GetItAgainPodcast@gmail.com

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the May 22, 2000, episode of RAW is WAR from Indianapolis. It's the fallout from Judgment Day, and while Triple H is the new champion, The Rock is on a warpath!In a candid moment, Tommy reveals that this was the specific week he first considered quitting the WWF creative team due to burnout and the chaotic backstage environment. We discuss the mindset of the writing team during this period and how the "machine" kept rolling despite the lack of long-term planning.We also dive into:- The Rock's hilarious and violent assault on Vince McMahon, culminating in him smashing a trash can lid over Vince's head inside a limo.- The Raw debut of The American Badass Undertaker and his new biker persona.- Kurt Angle's hilarious "cheap heat" promo on the Indiana Pacers and Bobby Knight.- The odd pairing of Edge, Christian, and Kurt Angle forming a comedic heel alliance.- A controversial intergender match where Dean Malenko pins Chyna after a rose-based distraction.- Hardcore Holly delivering one of the stiffest chair shots of the era to Chris Benoit.Join us for a fascinating look behind the curtain at a pivotal time in WWF history, both on-screen and in the writer's room.0:00 - Intro / "The Day After Judgment Day"1:27 - Tommy Reveals: "I Think I'm Going to Leave Wrestling"5:03 - The Burnout of Writing for the Attitude Era13:20 - The Revolving Door of WWE Writers15:03 - RAW Recap Starts: No Recap Video?!21:56 - Vince McMahon's Opening Promo25:28 - The Rock DESTROYS Vince McMahon & His Limo!29:59 - Trish Stratus & T&A Promo31:50 - Match 1: The Hardy Boyz vs. T&A (w/ Trish Stratus)32:53 - Backstage: D'Lo Brown Returns & Wants TV Time36:55 - Match 2: Eddie Guerrero vs. D'Lo Brown (European Title)39:18 - The Rock Attacks DX Backstage39:36 - Kurt Angle, Edge & Christian Mock Indiana (Cheap Heat!)42:02 - The "Bobby Knight" 5-Second Pose42:21 - Match 3: Kurt Angle, Edge & Christian vs. Too Cool & Rikishi42:51 - Rikishi's Stink Face Hygiene Question45:18 - WWE in Business Week Magazine47:35 - Shane McMahon Arrives & Gets Attacked by The Rock49:22 - Match 4: Val Venis vs. Chris Benoit49:54 - Hardcore Holly KILLS Benoit with a Chair Shot52:19 - Chris Jericho Attacks Hardcore Holly52:43 - Match 5: The Dudley Boyz vs. Boss Man & Bull Buchanan53:34 - Crash Holly Demands a Refund from the APA54:43 - Match 6: Crash Holly vs. Bradshaw (Hardcore Match)55:07 - Triple H & The Rock Backstage Reveal55:38 - Shawn Michaels Denies Screwing The Rock56:34 - Essa Rios dumps Lita for The Godfather's Hoes57:28 - Match 7: The Godfather & Essa Rios vs. Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn58:43 - Lita Turns on Essa Rios!59:17 - Main Event Promo: The Rock vs. Triple H?1:01:25 - The Undertaker Returns on RAW!1:02:08 - The Rock Puts Triple H Through a Table1:03:52 - Final Thoughts: The "Hold Pattern" Era1:08:35 - Fan Feedback & OutroFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shot of Nostalgia: The SmackDown Six Era rolls on with your host Acefield Retro, and this week we are stepping into one of the most important stretches of the entire project. Episode 5, titled Eddie Ascending, covers February through July 2003. This is the moment when SmackDown did more than outperform Raw in the ring. It found its emotional core. WrestleMania XIX proves that the blue brand is the company's true in-ring backbone. The United States Championship returns and gives the midcard real purpose. Eddie Guerrero moves out of the tag ranks and becomes the heart of WWE. We begin at No Way Out 2003. Brock Lesnar and Chris Benoit are placed in a 2 on 3 handicap match after Edge's sudden neck injury forces him off television. The entire structure of SmackDown changes overnight, but from that uncertainty comes a turning point. Lesnar and Benoit fight from underneath, Team Angle grows into something special, and the rivalry between Lesnar and Kurt Angle begins to intensify just weeks before WrestleMania. From there we head into WrestleMania XIX, a main event that almost collapses before it happens. Kurt Angle is wrestling with a severe neck injury that should have kept him out entirely. Brock Lesnar nearly lands on his head attempting the Shooting Star Press. Somehow the match still becomes one of the most dramatic finishes of the era. Brock leaves as champion. Angle proves again that he is superhuman. Despite injuries and constant reshuffling, SmackDown stands tall as WWE's true wrestling showcase. After WrestleMania, the story shifts to Eddie Guerrero. The booking becomes chaotic, but Eddie thrives when things get messy. His partnership with Tajiri looks random at first, but it quickly becomes inspired. We take a closer look at their Tag Team Championship run, including a complete watch along of the June 26, 2003 Madison Square Garden match against Roddy Piper and Sean O'Haire. The match captures everything special about this period. Nostalgia, comedy, wild character energy, and athleticism all blend together. Holding the titles gives Eddie the opportunity to show every piece of who he is. The humor, the intensity, the timing, and the emotion are all there. The second half of the episode focuses on the return of the United States Championship. Stephanie McMahon brings the title back to SmackDown, instantly giving the midcard a new sense of identity. The tournament becomes a showcase for Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit. Their Vengeance 2003 final is a 20 minute battle filled with technique, grit, creative shortcuts, and a major surprise from Rhyno. Eddie wins the championship with the Frog Splash, and the title immediately feels meaningful again because Eddie makes everything he touches feel important. We also explore the early signs of tension between Eddie and Chavo. Chavo's frustrations build quietly as Eddie's star begins to rise even higher. These small moments begin the emotional story that eventually leads to Chavo's turn later in 2003. It is layered and human and exactly the kind of storytelling that defined this era. Alongside the on screen events, we take a wider look at the company through the Wrestling Observer newsletters. Paul Heyman is quietly removed from creative. The injury list grows longer every week. WWE struggles to commit to a consistent style. Evolution never forms the way it was intended. Goldberg arrives and immediately loses momentum. Nostalgia and shock television fill airtime, while SmackDown continues to stand out through strong wrestling and grounded, character driven stories. Eddie's rise, the renewed importance of the United States Championship, and the remarkable depth of the midcard give the brand stability during a turbulent period. By the time we reach the summer of 2003, SmackDown is no longer simply the house that the SmackDown Six built. It becomes the place where Eddie Guerrero's redemption arc turns into the emotional heartbeat of the entire Ruthless Aggression era. Fans begin to see him not only as a great performer but as someone who could eventually lead the company. Shot of Nostalgia: The SmackDown Six Era Episode 5, Eddie Ascending, premieres Friday, December 5, 2025, wherever you listen. Like, subscribe, and leave a review to support the project. You can visit TurnbuckleTavern dot com for merchandise, archives, and the full network schedule, and you can join Patreon dot com slash The Turnbuckle Tavern for $2.99 a month to help keep these deep dives going. Powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers. Use code TAVERN for 20 percent off your entire order.

With the ECW World Title vacated following the tri-brand draft a four-man tournament featuring Chris Benoit vs. Elijah Burke and CM Punk vs Marcus Cor Von is set to determine the two contenders for the title at Vengeance: Night of Champions. This episode is the final TV appearance of Chris Benoit. Stephanie McMahon cuts a promo mourning the death of her father Vince McMahon, a story line which will abruptly pivot in the wake of the Benoit fallout.  Follow us on Instagram @GetItAgainPodcast Got 2 (or more) words for us? Email us at GetItAgainPodcast@gmail.com

¿Qué tienen en común un luchador canadiense que perfeccionó el cabezazo en picada y un tight end de la NFL con un contrato millonario? La respuesta es simple y aterradora: Encefalopatía Traumática Crónica (ETC). En este episodio hablaremos de Aaron Hernández y de Chris Benoit. Dos deportistas de élite. Dos tragedias anunciadas que la "cultura del deporte" intentó esconder bajo la alfombra. Hoy vamos a quitar esa alfombra y a ver toda la mugre: esteroides, violencia doméstica, paranoias y los golpes invisibles que destrozaron familias. También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita. Apóyanos en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast Apóyanos en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/join Visita nuestra página para ver contenido extra: www.leyendaslegendarias.com Síguenos: https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcast https://twitter.com/leyendaspodcast https://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast #Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias

¿Qué tienen en común un luchador canadiense que perfeccionó el cabezazo en picada y un tight end de la NFL con un contrato millonario? La respuesta es simple y aterradora: Encefalopatía Traumática Crónica (ETC). En este episodio hablaremos de Aaron Hernández y de Chris Benoit. Dos deportistas de élite. Dos tragedias anunciadas que la "cultura del deporte" intentó esconder bajo la alfombra. Hoy vamos a quitar esa alfombra y a ver toda la mugre: esteroides, violencia doméstica, paranoias y los golpes invisibles que destrozaron familias. También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita. Apóyanos en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast Apóyanos en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/join Visita nuestra página para ver contenido extra: www.leyendaslegendarias.com Síguenos: https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcast https://twitter.com/leyendaspodcast https://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast #Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review one of the greatest pay-per-views of the year: Judgment Day 2000! The main event is a historic 60-Minute Iron Man Match between The Rock and Triple H for the WWF Championship, with the returning Shawn Michaels as the special guest referee.The night ends in absolute chaos with the shock return of The Undertaker, debuting his new "American Badass" persona! We break down the controversial finish that saw Triple H regain the title despite being decimated by the Deadman.We also dive into:- Chris Benoit vs. Chris Jericho in a brutal Submission Match for the Intercontinental Title.- Eddie Guerrero & Chyna taking on Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn for the European Championship.- Edge, Christian and Kurt Angle in an awesome opener against Too Cool and Rikishi.- Shane McMahon facing The Big Show in a Falls Count Anywhere match that features a massive cinder block spot.- Gerald Brisco's ongoing journey as Hardcore ChampionJoin us as we break down a near-perfect pay-per-view that featured incredible wrestling, massive returns, and peak Attitude Era storytelling.Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell!0:00 - Intro / "Dead Man Walking" 0:46 - Welcome to Tales from the Attitude Era (Judgment Day 2000) 1:14 - Debate: "Premium Live Event" vs. "Pay-Per-View" 3:08 - The Unique Format of Sunday Night Heat 7:14 - Louisville, KY: A Hot Wrestling Crowd (OVW Territory) 8:15 - Why the Iron Man Match Format Works So Well 12:08 - Intro Video & Backstage with the McMahon-Helmsley Faction 14:02 - Shawn Michaels Arrives in Short Shorts 14:25 - Match 1: Too Cool & Rikishi vs. Edge, Christian & Kurt Angle 17:40 - The Iconic "Jug Band" 5-Second Pose 21:17 - The Massive Pop for The Worm 22:45 - The Controversy of the Finish (Did Edge Kick Out?)25:21 - Backstage Interview: Is HBK Trustworthy? 28:00 - Match 2: Eddie Guerrero vs. Perry Saturn vs. Dean Malenko (European Title) 33:53 - Match 3: Shane McMahon vs. The Big Show (Falls Count Anywhere) 41:57 - Match 4: Chris Jericho vs. Chris Benoit (Submission Match for IC Title) 44:55 - Wrestlers Working While Sick (The Flu Game) 51:24 - Match 5: DX vs. The Dudley Boyz (Tables Match) 55:56 - Main Event: The Rock vs. Triple H (60-Minute Iron Man Match) 1:07:03 - THE UNDERTAKER RETURNS! (American Badass Debut) 1:13:21 - Was This The Best PPV of the Year? 1:16:49 - Final Thoughts & What's Next on RAW Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shot of Nostalgia: The SmackDown Six Era continues with your host Acefield Retro as we revisit the stretch where SmackDown quietly became the best wrestling show in the world. Episode 4: The Golden Age of Tag Team Wrestling covers November 2002 through January 2003, the period when Paul Heyman's system reached perfect balance. Every story connected, every match mattered, and SmackDown had evolved into a complete wrestling ecosystem that thrived on craft, chemistry, and trust. It begins on the November 7 episode of SmackDown when Edge and Rey Mysterio finally defeated Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit in a two out of three falls match for the WWE Tag Team Titles. The match ran twenty four minutes and delivered a level of teamwork and precision that elevated the entire division. Just ten days later at Survivor Series 2002, Los Guerreros seized the spotlight by outsmarting both teams in one of the most celebrated triple threat tag matches of the decade. Their victory represented everything that made this era special. Eddie and Chavo's mix of wit, charisma, and timing made them the emotional center of SmackDown. This week's episode includes a special watch along of that match as we relive every moment of how they captured gold and redefined tag team storytelling. From there the show only gained momentum. On December 5, Angle, Benoit, Edge, and Eddie Guerrero met in a fatal four way elimination match that tied every rivalry together and showed how deeply Heyman's creative system was working. By the end of December, Team Angle had arrived. Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin debuted on December 26 as Kurt Angle's chosen proteges, a pair of amateur wrestling standouts who brought a new layer of technical excellence to the brand. That arrival carried the SmackDown philosophy into the next year. The run reached its peak in January when Benoit and Edge faced Team Angle and Kurt, leading directly into the Royal Rumble 2003 where Kurt Angle defended the WWE Championship against Chris Benoit in a match that remains one of the most respected in company history. We also look at the wider picture through the Wrestling Observer newsletters from late 2002 that captured just how different SmackDown's approach was compared to Raw. While Raw was relying on shock segments that turned viewers away, SmackDown was earning loyalty through clarity and consistency. The Observer also documented the behind the scenes chaos surrounding Hulk Hogan's negotiations with Vince McMahon. Hogan had been planned to return for Survivor Series against Brock Lesnar but refused to lose to him again. The standoff left Lesnar without his expected opponent and forced creative to shift focus, which in turn gave SmackDown's tag division more room to shine. It was the kind of unintended consequence that helped the blue brand rise even higher. Fans made their preference clear. Ratings climbed, crowd reactions intensified, and SmackDown became the heartbeat of WWE's weekly television. By early 2003, SmackDown was not competing with Raw anymore. It had become its own force. Every match carried meaning, every performer felt essential, and every story flowed naturally. This was the golden age of tag team wrestling, a time when structure, emotion, and athletic storytelling defined an entire generation of WWE television. Shot of Nostalgia: The SmackDown Six Era Episode 4 premieres Saturday, November 29, 2025, wherever you listen. Like, subscribe, and leave a review to help the show grow. Visit TurnbuckleTavern.com for merch, archives, and the full network schedule, and support the project at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for just 2.99 a month to keep these deep dives alive. Powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers, use code TAVERN at checkout for 20 percent off your order.

Un capítulo del que se hará eco en las revistas de filosofía y los suplementos literarios finos. “Pop y Pressing Catch” va de lo que anuncia su nombre: bigardos en leotardos dándose leches guionizadas. Benja Villegas, fan del deporte, glosa sus inicios desde que el primer griego completó con éxito una llave de rendición; explica las tragedias de Chris Benoit, Owen Hart y la Von Erich Family; y ofrece tributo a André El Gigante. Kiko Amat, por su parte, realiza una “digresión intelectual” sobre el fenómeno en cuatro prodigiosos saltos dialécticos, y trata de hallar una conexión, por ténue que sea, con una de sus películas favoritas, Barton Fink (1991). Al final del capítulo, como empieza a ser tristemente habitual, canta.

The ECW roster gets shaken up after the tri-brand draft that took place the night before on Raw. ECW World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley has been drafted on Monday Night Raw leaving the ECW World Title vacated in the process. With the Second and Fourth draft picks, ECW chose The Boogeyman and Chris Benoit respectively while also losing the smelly, dumb, ugly, feet loving Snitsky to Raw. .  Follow us on Instagram @GetItAgainPodcast Got 2 (or more) words for us? Email us at GetItAgainPodcast@gmail.com

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani head to Detroit for the May 18, 2000, episode of SmackDown! It's the final stop before Judgment Day, and the McMahon-Helmsley regime is pulling out all the stops with a main event stipulation that defies logic: a Lumberjack Handicap Tables Match featuring The Rock & The Dudley Boyz vs. DX & The McMahon-Helmsley Faction.Vince McMahon delivers a scathing promo about "inferior DNA," while Edge, Christian, and Kurt Angle generate nuclear heat in Detroit by mocking the Red Wings. We also see the apparent end of The Radicals as Dean Malenko and Perry Saturn come to blows, and Big Show returns to his "angry giant" persona.We also dive into:- Gerald Brisco defending "women's rights" after putting Bubba Ray Dudley through a table.- The Godfather showing off his surprising technical wrestling skills against Chris Benoit.- Chyna defeating Dean Malenko in an intergender match, further elevating her status.- A debate on the effectiveness of "cheap heat" in pro wrestling promos.- Crash Holly's continued saga as the sleep-deprived Hardcore Champion, protected by the APA.Join us as we break down a fun, fast-paced go-home show that set the stage for the Iron Man Match at Judgment Day.0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Welcome & Episode Overview (SmackDown 5/18/00)1:36 - Side Tangent: Retro Soviet Olympic Gear3:53 - Discussing the "Go-Home" Show Vibe4:53 - Match 1: The Dudley Boyz vs. T&A (w/ Shane & Brisco)8:52 - Gerald Brisco & Trish Stratus celebrate9:22 - Match 2: The Godfather vs. Chris Benoit12:02 - Benoit & Jericho set up their Submission Match12:54 - The McMahon-Helmsley "Faction" Promo18:15 - Vince announces the ridiculous Main Event stipulation22:07 - Crash Holly hires the APA for protection23:53 - Match 3: Kurt Angle vs. Scotty 2 Hotty25:11 - Fan Mail Debate: Does "Cheap Heat" work on TV?28:56 - Match 4: Dean Malenko vs. Chyna32:35 - Saturn interferes; The Radicals implode36:35 - The APA Bar Fight Vignette38:50 - Eddie & Chyna's chemistry40:32 - Match 5: Eddie Guerrero vs. Perry Saturn (European Title)44:21 - Joe C visits the APA (RIP Joe C)46:16 - Match 6: Big Show runs the Gauntlet (vs. T&A, Boss Man, etc.)52:18 - Gerald Brisco tiptoes through the APA office53:53 - Match 7: Crash Holly vs. Brisco & Patterson (Hardcore Title)55:24 - The Rock Promo: "Just Bring It!"56:56 - Main Event: The Rock & Dudley Boyz vs. DX & McMahons (Lumberjack Handicap Tables Match)1:00:07 - X-Pac puts himself through a table!1:01:42 - Final Thoughts & On to Judgment Day1:08:36 - Outro Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts finally cover WCW World War 3, featuring the insane sixty man three ring battle royal for the WCW World Heavyweight Title.Of course that's the main event, but we've also got a loaded undercard with Sting vs. Ric Flair, Lex Luger vs. Randy Savage, Chris Benoit vs. Kensuke Sasaki, and more.Plus we discuss AEW Full Gear 2025 and the prospects for John Cena's final opponent.

Basically it would be a found footage gonzo horror movie where a guy overdoses in an abandoned Burger King for a YouTube video and then Solsbury Hill starts playing and he comes back to life and nuts hands free. Jack Black would do a great job in the Chris Benoit biopic and the doctor said I can make dirty rice clean. "A clean behind is a terrible thing to waste."

Ep 346 – WCW Monday Night Nitro 01/25/1999 A One-Man Gang kind of show 0:28 - Welcome 9:17 - Nitro Opening 11:52 - Al Greene vs Disco Inferno 16:55 - Scott Hall (w/ Disco Inferno) vs Bam Bam Bigelow in a Stun Gun Ladder match 21:43 – Faces of Fear (Meng/The Barbarian) (w/ Jimmy Hart) vs Dave Taylor and Fit Finlay in a 1st round Lumberjack match of the WCW World Tag Team Tournament 26:18 - Norman Smiley vs Perry Saturn 28:54 - Bret “Hitman” Hart vs Booker T 32:52 - Scott Norton vs Goldberg 35:36 - nWo (Scott Steiner, Kevin Nash, and Hollywood Hogan) vs the Four Horsemen (Steve “Mongo” McMichael, Chris Benoit and “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair) 41:04 - Overall Thoughts 42:28 - Smarking It Up 47:02 - Ready to Rumble 50:39 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is “Fire Storm” and “Spach Zarathustra” by Strauss Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the wild, go-home episode of RAW is WAR from May 15, 2000! The Rock makes his triumphant return from filming The Mummy Returns and immediately accepts Triple H's challenge for a 60-Minute Iron Man Match at Judgment Day.The show kicks off with the massive surprise return of Shawn Michaels, who resigns as commissioner and inserts himself as the special guest referee for the Judgment Day main event. Later, The Rock is forced into a Submission Match against Chris Benoit, which ends when Vince McMahon orders the timekeeper to ring the bell in a stunning "Montreal Screwjob" replay. The night ends with a massive brawl, culminating in The Rock putting Triple H through the announce table.We also dive into:- Tori getting her revenge by putting Bubba Ray Dudley through a table!- A Godfather's "Hoe" winning the Hardcore Championship... for a few seconds.- Big Show's continued hunt for Shane McMahon, which ends with Shane being thrown into the set.- The real-life heat between The Rock and Shawn Michaels.- Dean Malenko accidentally clotheslining Chyna, causing more friction among the Radicals.Join us as we break down an action-packed Raw that perfectly set the stage for one of the most anticipated main events of the year.Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell!0:00 - Intro / The Rock is Back!3:00 - The Surprise Return of Shawn Michaels!7:05 - Tommy's backstage perspective on HBK's return12:29 - Shawn Michaels' promo: Resigns as Commissioner14:15 - HBK named Special Guest Referee for Judgment Day16:35 - DX arrives, just misses HBK20:36 - Big Show is looking for Shane20:56 - Match 1: Dudley Boyz vs. Head Cheese (Al Snow & Steve Blackman)22:50 - Stephanie McMahon & Kurt Angle Promo26:25 - Match 2: Rikishi vs. Kurt Angle (w/ Edge & Christian)27:14 - Match 3: Godfather vs. Crash Holly (Hardcore Title)29:01 - A "Hoe" Wins the Hardcore Championship! 30:23 - McMahon-Helmsley Faction Promo31:47 - The Rock Returns to RAW!33:30 - The Real-Life Heat Between The Rock & Shawn Michaels35:40 - Discussing the 60-Minute Iron Man Match Stipulation39:15 - Match 4: Hardcore Holly vs. Chris Jericho (Hardcore Match)40:49 - Big Show Hunts for Shane in a Limo41:16 - Match 5: Big Show vs. T&A (w/ Shane, Trish & Brisco)44:25 - Shane gets thrown into the WWF.com sign44:52 - Match 6: Eddie Guerrero & Chyna vs. Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn47:04 - Chyna accidentally low-blows Eddie48:39 - Match 7: Edge & Christian vs. APA vs. The Hardy Boyz52:12 - Main Event Setup: The Rock vs. Chris Benoit (Submission Match)54:15 - The Montreal Screwjob 2.0: Vince screws The Rock55:55 - Post-Match Brawl: Rock puts Triple H Through a Table!57:47 - The Undertaker's Impending Return (Meltzer Notes)1:00:21 - Final Thoughts & Show Rating1:01:48 - Q&A Tease & OutroFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode I dive into the double murder and suicide of former WWE superstar Chris Benoit and his family. Chris Benoit was easily one of the most popular WWE superstars in the early 2000's and was poised for super star greatness. After failing to show up for scheduled events, WWE officials decided to send police to his residence to check on him. What police found was only described as a major crime scene that involved 3 dead bodies. Chris Benoit was blamed for the murder of his wife and their 7 year old child before killing himself. What could have caused him to do such terrible acts or was it made to look like he committed the murders and there were other forces at play? Tune in and decide for yourself.

Another life cut short—a heartbreaking loss of a 24-year-old man who felt he could no longer live on in this world. When news broke out about Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, fans were stunned. A young athlete living his dream. Yet behind the helmet, there was pain his supporters never saw. His passing shines a light on something far deeper than football: the unseen struggles many face when identity becomes tied to performance, reputation, and public expectation. And Marshawn's story isn't isolated. We've seen this pattern before, from NFL greats like Junior Seau to athletes in other arenas such as professional wrestler Chris Benoit and former pitcher Donnie Moore. These were men under immense pressure, carrying emotional battles that success couldn't solve. For some, that pressure became too heavy, leading to tragedy. In Benoit's case, it escalated into a horrific breaking point that claimed multiple lives, including his own. For others like Moore, the crushing weight of failure became too much to bear. Yet not every story ends in despair. Some who've reached that same dark valley have since found redemption—men who turned back, choosing life, hope, and faith in Jesus Christ. Their testimonies remind us that no success can fill the void that only God can fill.   !!! SPECIAL !!! Sign up for any paid tier on Patreon and get your question personally answered by Chad in a personal video! Once you sign up, message us your question on Patreon and you will get a personalized video answering your question! Last day to take advantage of this offer is Friday, November 14th. Sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/goodfight  Follow Good Fight Ministries on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodfightministries  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodfightministries  Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/goodfightmin  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodfightministries  Rumble: https://rumble.com/GoodFightMinistries 

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the May 11, 2000, episode of SmackDown from New Haven, CT. With The Rock away filming The Mummy Returns, Vince McMahon takes center stage to deliver his iconic, scathing "Life Sucks (And Then You Die)" promo to the live audience.The McMahon-Helmsley regime books a chaotic night, culminating in one of the most absurd main events of the era: Rikishi & Too Cool vs. DX & Pat Patterson. The match features The Dudley Boyz getting revenge, and in a moment you have to see to believe, Rikishi shoves Patterson's infamous "skid mark" underwear right into Triple H's face!We also dive into:- Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho setting up their brutal Submission Match for Judgment Day.- The APA getting into a wild, pre-taped bar fight with Boss Man & Bull Buchanan.- Big Show finally turning face after being mocked one too many times by Shane McMahon.- The formation of a new heel alliance as Kurt Angle teams up with Edge & Christian.- The Dudley Boyz getting screwed by Shane McMahon and Gerald Brisco (who is fighting for "women's rights").Join us as we break down an episode filled with great midcard wrestling, iconic comedy, and major setup for Judgment Day.Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell!Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shot of Nostalgia is back for Season 7, and we're jumping straight into one of the most important turning points in modern wrestling history. The DeLorean's set for 2002—a year where WWE was trying to figure itself out, and SmackDown quietly stole the show. Acefield Retro kicks things off with The Split & The Spark, covering March through July 2002, when everything started to change. The Invasion had fizzled out, the roster was packed to the brim, and WWE needed a new identity. The solution came in the form of the first-ever Brand Extension. Raw got the spectacle. SmackDown got the wrestlers. Under Paul Heyman's direction, SmackDown became a wrestling-first show built on pacing, precision, and purpose. And at the center of it all were six names—Kurt Angle, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, Edge, Rey Mysterio, and Chavo Guerrero. Together, they gave the show rhythm, personality, and heart. This episode revisits the early foundations of the SmackDown Six era, including: • The 2002 WWE Draft and how it reshaped the company • Eddie Guerrero's return and redemption match with Rob Van Dam at Backlash • Kurt Angle and Edge turning a Hair vs. Hair match at Judgment Day into a breakout moment for both • Rey Mysterio's WWE debut against Chavo Guerrero and the high-flying spark that made everyone stop and stare SmackDown wasn't supposed to be the show people talked about every week—but it became exactly that. Cleaner finishes, longer matches, and stories that actually paid off. For one summer, wrestling television just felt right again. Presented by The Turnbuckle Tavern, where nostalgia meets conversation. Follow @TurnbuckleTavern and @AcefieldRetro for updates, retro drops, and full discussions every Friday night. Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for just $2.99 a month to get early access, bonus content, and exclusive throwback coverage.

Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts cover AAA's peak, When Worlds Collide from 1994.AAA got so hot Eric Bischoff decided to promote a pay-per-view for them in the United States. We've got Konnan vs. Perro Aguayo in a Steel Cage Match in the main event. In the semi-main event we'll have Eddie Guerrero and Art Barr taking on El Hijo Del Santo and Octagon in a Best Of Three Falls Hair vs. Masks Match. Plus more action featuring Chris Benoit, Scorpio, Tito Santana, La Parka, and more.We also discuss CM Punk winning the World Heavyweight Title, The Last Time is Now Tournament, and the announcement of the WrestleKingdom main event. 

Have any interesting stories to tell us? Lets us know here!Known as the Rabid Wolverine, The Canadian Crippler, Wild Pegasus, Pegasus Kid, and most important The Broom, he is often touted as the best damned technical wrestler in the world, Chris Benoit was, and still is to many, one of the greatest to ever grace to ring. But behind the tiny talent hides a very dark past of mental illness, abuse and drugs, all concluding with the murder of his wife Nancy and son Daniel. But was it really Benoit? or could it have been the acts of another demonic wrestler, out to frame Benoit and ruin his legacy. Well today we'll find out. Join us as we dive deep into the life and death of Chris Benoit!Warning - this episode deals with some pretty heavy topics, including abuse, sexual and otherwise, and horrific violence. With that being said, jokes are being made about the killer and the industry, not the victims. If there's one thing Benoit earned through his actions, its public ridicule. So with that said, enjoy the show!If you enjoyed the show, please follow us on whatever podcast app you are using. If you'd like to take it further, a like and review helps as well. It means a ton. Thank you for listening!

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, Rob Pasbani and former WWF writer Tommy Blacha break down the chaotic May 8, 2000 "kitchen sink" episode of RAW is WAR! With The Rock away filming The Mummy Returns, the McMahon-Helmsley regime turns its full attention to the new top babyface, Chris Jericho.Vince McMahon guarantees Jericho will lose his Intercontinental Championship and forces him to run a gauntlet against Kurt Angle, The Big Show, and Chris Benoit. The night culminates in a main event screwjob orchestrated by special referee Triple H.We also dive into:- Triple H officially challenging The Rock to a 60-Minute Iron Man Match at Judgment Day.- One of the most disgusting and iconic comedy moments in WWF history: Pat Patterson giving Rikishi a "skid mark" stink face.- Gerald Brisco getting his receipt from The Dudley Boyz in a hilarious 3-on-2 Tables Match.- Edge & Christian hiring the APA for protection, only for it to immediately backfire.- The formation of a new babyface alliance to combat the McMahon-Helmsley regime.Join us as we review an episode that perfectly showcases the Attitude Era's "smoke and mirrors" booking, blending high-stakes drama with unforgettable comedy.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, Rob and former WWF writer Tommy head to Richmond, VA – Earl Hebner's hometown – for the May 4, 2000 episode of SmackDown! Fresh off The Rock's historic WWF Title win at Backlash and a record-setting RAW, the McMahon-Helmsley regime stacks the deck once again.Vince McMahon forces The Rock to defend his newly won championship in a seemingly impossible main event: The Rock must team with referee Earl Hebner against Triple H, X-Pac, and Road Dogg. If either The Rock OR Hebner is pinned, The Rock loses the title! The episode follows Hebner's journey from referee to reluctant competitor, culminating in a chaotic, star-studded finale.We also dive into:Chris Jericho capturing the Intercontinental Championship from Chris Benoit under controversial circumstances involving Earl Hebner.The continuation of the Eddie Guerrero/Chyna vs. Essa Rios/Lita feud with an intergender tag match.The apparent breakup of The Radicals after Dean Malenko and Perry Saturn come to blows during a Hardcore Title defense involving Crash Holly.Stephanie McMahon confronting The Dudley Boyz about putting women through tables.Big Show debuting another questionable impersonation before seemingly turning face.Join us as we break down a fun, action-packed SmackDown that kept the post-Backlash momentum going strong, featuring great midcard wrestling and tons of Attitude Era chaos.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 341 – WCW Monday Night Nitro 1/4/1999 Fingerpoke of Doom! 0:28 - Welcome 11:19 - Nitro Opening 12:56 - Glacier vs Hugh Morrus (w/ Jimmy Hart) 20:51 - Emory Hale vs Booker T 21:56 - Norman Smiley vs Chavo Guerrero Jr (w/ Pepe) 24:23 - Chris Benoit vs Horace Hogan 27:47 - Perry Saturn vs Chris Jericho (w/ Ralphus) 32:35 - Billy Kidman and Rey Mysterio Jr vs the LWO (Psychosis/Juventud Guerrera) 41:41 - Scott Steiner (w/ Buff Bagwell) vs Konnan for the WCW World Television Championship 47:08 - Wrath vs Bam Bam Bigelow 50:30 - Brian Adams (w/ Vincent) vs Diamond Dallas Page 53:58 - Hollywood Hogan (w/ Scott Steiner) vs Kevin Nash (w/ Scott Hall) for the WCW Worlds Heavyweight Championship 57:06 - Overall Thoughts 1:05:35 - Smarking It Up 1:14:30 - Ready to Rumble 1:20:50 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is “Fire Storm” and “Voodoo Child” by Jimi Hendrix Experience Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, Rob Pasbani and former WWF writer Tommy Blacha are joined by special guest, comedian and pro wrestler Peter Angelo (@metalpetecomedy), to review one of the greatest pay-per-views of the era: Backlash 2000!This is the epic culmination of the WrestleMania fallout, where The Rock finally gets his one-on-one match against Triple H for the WWF Championship. The main event explodes into chaos with interference from the entire McMahon family, Patterson & Brisco, and the monumental return of Stone Cold Steve Austin, who helps The Rock finally reclaim the gold.We also dive into:- The hilarious and unforgettable sight of The Big Show impersonating Hulk Hogan to face Kurt Angle.- The satisfying payoff to a month-long storyline as The Dudley Boyz finally put Trish Stratus through a table.- A technical wrestling classic for the Intercontinental Title between Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit.- A fantastic, star-making performance from Dean Malenko and Scotty 2 Hotty for the Light Heavyweight Championship.- Lita getting her revenge on Chyna by stripping her down to her bra and panties in the middle of the ring.Join us for a deep dive into a pay-per-view that delivered on all fronts, from incredible in-ring action to unforgettable Attitude Era moments.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The It Doesn't Matter Podcast, the crew pays tribute to the legendary Eddie Guerrero, celebrating his lasting impact on professional wrestling. From his technical clinic with Dean Malenko at Starrcade 1997 to his unforgettable transformation into “Latino Heat” and his dynamic partnership with Chyna, Eddie's evolution is explored in depth. The hosts also reflect on his heartfelt promo leading up to No Way Out 04, capturing the emotion behind his WWE Championship victory and the historic moment he shared with Chris Benoit.The conversation continues with a look back at Eddie's intense steel cage match with JBL, his emotional final feud with Batista, and the ways his passion, charisma, and in-ring psychology continue to inspire today's wrestlers. This episode is a heartfelt celebration of Eddie Guerrero's legacy—one of wrestling's most beloved and influential icons.#EddieGuerrero #LatinoHeat #WWELegend #VivaLaRaza #WrestleMania20 #WWE #WrestlingPodcast #TheItDoesntMatterPodcast #ProWrestling #Chyna #JBL #Batista #DeanMalenko #EddieGuerreroTributeChapters00:00 Paying Tribute to Eddie Guerrero02:39 The Legacy of Eddie Guerrero05:36 Starrcade 1997 Match Analysis08:19 Eddie Guerrero's Heel Turn10:52 The Evolution of Latino Heat13:38 Eddie Guerrero and Chyna's Storyline16:20 Real Life Struggles and Triumphs19:23 The Impact of Eddie's Promo22:00 Conclusion: Eddie Guerrero's Lasting Influence31:43 The Weight of Sacrifice32:18 Chasing Dreams and Titles33:02 Family Ties and Redemption34:16 The Meaning of Championships36:22 WrestleMania 20: A Historic Moment38:12 Classic Matches: Eddie vs. Kurt40:02 Controversial Finishes and Legacy41:26 Emotional Moments in Wrestling44:32 Eddie's Final Feuds and Matches01:00:10 The Road to WrestleMania: Eddie Guerrero's Legacy01:03:06 Lessons from Eddie Guerrero for Modern Wrestlers01:06:20 Dominic Mysterio: The Evolution of a Wrestler01:10:24 Looking Ahead: No Mercy 2002 Preview

This podcast was started a week and a half ago and because I was hit by a cyclist, I took days between recording recaps but basically the Victory Road, WWE No Mercy, last 3 weeks of Dynamite, the last 2 weeks of Collision, RAW NXT TNA and Smackdown-consuming news through Sopranos circle jerk sub reddit, going over getting hit by a cyclist and performing comedy concussed and being paranoid about the whole thing and mentally playing spin the wheel of going off irrationally, people who never apologize, how vultures can tether themselves to you, how serious topics get used as sports entertainment, lessons learned from interactions from the past, crackhead showing up to open mic, never fully believing online conspiracies that have been planted online, predictive programming, TYT going full anti Semitic, How Trump will probably do a Vince Kiss my ass club eventually, trying to work on some bits, keeping up with my thoughts when they go by rapid, going off on tropicana lids, more irrational thoughts, how relieved I am when no one knows what Stern Show is, how being a wrestling fan has helped me see kayfabed rules for sports entertainment which is why “smart” people to struggle to explain how rules are broken constantly, then some wrestling discourse about Andrade in WWE, ICE ads during AEW programming , making Bret Hart an online meme with him always being negative, not caring for this new gimmicked rating system, Wanderlei Silva being in a sports entertainment boxing match, people shocked Trump might be at SNME in DC, why Chris Benoit continuously shows up in the discourse, new discourse storyline of talent being propped up after rejecting WWE offers, Ronda Rousey going back to MMA, AI getting out of control with political figures cutting wrestling promos. Ill do the rest of the discourse on the next podcast

Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts cover WWE's Taboo Tuesday 2004, in which WWE let the fans vote on what matches and stipulations they wanted to see. We've got Triple H defending the World Heavyweight Championship against either Shawn Michaels, Edge, or Chris Benoit. We've got the fans deciding whether Randy Orton and Ric Flair will face off in a Steel Cage Match, a Falls Count Anywhere Match, or a Submission Match. And the fans deciding who Chris Jericho will defend the IC Title against, the stipulation for Kane vs. Gene Snitsky, the outfit that the divas will wrestle in, and more.Plus we discuss Andrade's return to AEW, the all women Blood and Guts Match, and WWE changing InVasion to "Showdown."

Back in 2013, former WWE Intercontinental Champion Val Venis bought 24 bitcoins for $80 each. Today, he is a big advocate for freedom, privacy, and the right to benefit from the product of your own labor without extortion. In this episode, we talk about libertarianism, his love for private internet money, and his WWE stories. Time stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro: Val Venis Entrance & Attitude Era Reflections 00:01:51 - Hello Biological Ladies: Modern PC Culture & Twitter Feuds 00:02:46 - Wrestling Eras: From Attitude to Ruthless Aggression & PG Shift 00:03:30 - Political Outspokenness: Why No Hall of Fame Yet? 00:04:35 - Importance of Politics: Social & Financial Impacts on Society 00:05:13 - Val Venis Character: Porn Star Gimmick Ahead of Its Time 00:05:36 - Right to Censor Storyline: Mocking the PTC & Censorship Trends 00:09:51 - Libertarian Roots: Pro-Free Speech Evolution in Wrestling 00:10:03 - Early Political Views: From Socialist Leanings to Awakening 00:11:32 - Tax Trauma at 17: First Encounter with Government Overreach 00:15:13 - Taxation as Immoral: Due Process Failures & Slanted Courts 00:18:45 - Wikipedia Misrepresentation: Beyond Cannabis Advocacy 00:20:02 - Cannabis as Rebellion: Fighting Malum Prohibitum Laws 00:24:24 - Privacy Coins & Freedom: Using Cannabis to Push Liberty 00:30:05 - Slanted Courts & Tyranny: Presumptions Over Facts in Taxation 00:33:30 - Discovering Bitcoin: From Federal Reserve Critique to White Paper 00:35:12 - Money as Bankers' Tool: Inflation as Value Theft via Fiat 00:38:00 - Bitcoin's Appeal: Decentralized, Fixed Supply & Cryptography 00:41:47 - Pizza Purchase Milestone: Bootstrapping Bitcoin to Fiat 00:43:57 - First Bitcoin Buy: 24 BTC in 2013 at ~$80 Each 00:47:48 - Bitcoin as Speculation vs. Fiat Alternative 00:49:38 - Wrestling & Bitcoin Parallels: Value Creation & Sovereignty 01:20:00 - Monero & Privacy: Evading Surveillance in Transactions 01:45:00 - Roger Ver Case: Libertarian Views on Tax Evasion & Justice 02:10:00 - Wrestling Highlights: Val Venis in Video Games & Stats 02:48:00 - Mount Rushmore: Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold, The Rock 03:00:00 - Chris Benoit's Legacy: Wrestling Prowess Despite Tragedy 03:15:00 - Shawn Michaels Character Shift: From Annoying to Faithful 03:30:00 - Undertaker's Success: Vince's Protection & Longevity 03:45:00 - Triple H: Business Savvy Over In-Ring Dominance 04:00:00 - Hall of Fame Hopes: Focus on Liberty Over Induction 04:10:00 - One Last Match: vs. Cody Rhodes for Cancel Culture Feud 04:18:07 - Induction Choice: Vince McMahon or Vince Russo 04:20:19 - Bridging Communities: Bitcoin in Wrestling & Fan Demands 04:25:40 - Storyline Ideas: Libertarian Manager & Bitcoin Matches 04:30:20 - Closing: Social Media, Zcash Wallet Setup & Privacy Push

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, Rob and former WWF writer Tommy break down the go-home episode of RAW is WAR from April 24, 2000, just six days before the epic Backlash pay-per-view!The show is packed with final confrontations, including a verbal showdown where Chris Jericho delivers his infamous "lost her flower" line about Stephanie McMahon. This sets up a massive main event tag team match: The Rock & Chris Jericho vs. Triple H & Chris Benoit, which ends in absolute chaos.We also dive into:- Vince McMahon's return to TV to stir the pot between The Rock and his Backlash corner-man, Stone Cold Steve Austin.- Trish Stratus's series of sultry, table-themed vignettes designed to manipulate Bubba Ray Dudley.- Matt Hardy winning the Hardcore Championship in his home state of North Carolina.- The backstage story of the WWF being sued by the USA Network over television rights.- Kurt Angle's hilarious attempt to hire the APA to take out The Big Show.Join us for a review of a wild and pivotal Raw that set the final stage for one of the Attitude Era's most beloved pay-per-views.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts cover Unforgiven 2000, featuring the blowoff of the Kurt Angle/Triple H/Stephanie McMahon love triangle. It's 2000 and times have never been better for the WWF, but as they say pride comes before the fall. Steve Austin is about to return and there's going to be hell to pay for whoever hit him with a car, and anyone who stands in his way. The Rock is a marked man as he has to defend his WWF Championship against The Undertaker, Kane, and Chris Benoit. And Edge and Christian face off against The Hardy Boyz in a Steel Cage Match. 

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, Rob and former WWF writer Tommy head to the heart of ECW country, Philadelphia, for the 4/20/2000 episode of SmackDown! The show features a fantasy champion vs. champion match, as WWF Champion Triple H takes on the reigning ECW Champion, Tazz!With Backlash just around the corner, the main event sees The Rock and Chris Jericho go one-on-one in a Lumberjack Match, with the deck completely stacked against them by the McMahon-Helmsley faction. We break down the chaotic finish and the politics behind Jericho getting a pinfall victory over The Rock.We also dive into:- ECW's massive influence on the Attitude Era and why its success ultimately led to its downfall.- The hilarious behind-the-scenes story of how the Crash Holly circus segment was created on the fly.- The continued build for major Backlash feuds, including Kurt Angle vs. Big Show and Edge & Christian vs. DX.- A loaded recap of Sunday Night Heat, which featured the official breakup of Head Cheese and a major angle between Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit.- The blossoming (and awkward) flirtation between Stephanie McMahon and Kurt Angle.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, former WCW and WWE Superstar, Sick Boy aka Scott Vick. The former WCW superstar joins the show to talk about his entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Scott will discuss breaking into the business, WCW, Power Plant, Sean O'Haire, Goldberg, Raven, the Flock, Chris Benoit, WWE, WWF, Vince McMahon, John Cena, Johnny Ace, Katie Vick storyline, Kane, Triple H, and so much more!Store - https://twomanpowertrip.dashery.com/ teepublic.com/stores/tmptFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, Rob Pasbani and former WWF writer Tommy Blacha head to the Ice Palace in Tampa for the April 13, 2000 episode of SmackDown! The road to Backlash is getting shorter, and we discuss the creative pressures of building a pay-per-view card with only a few weeks of TV.With the roster in their home state of Florida, the show has a fun, house-show vibe. The Rock has secured his title shot, but the McMahon-Helmsley Faction isn't done with him yet, setting up a huge six-man tag team main event between The Rock & The Acolytes and Triple H, Big Boss Man, & Bull Buchanan.We also dive into:- A hot opening match for the European Championship between Eddie Guerrero and Rikishi.- The Hardy Boyz taking on Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko in the work-rate match of the night.- The debut of The Big Show's "Fat Bastard" impersonation from Austin Powers.- Chris Jericho getting on Stephanie McMahon's bad side, leading to a handicap match against DX.- The brief and bizarre introduction of Stephanie's personal trainer, Muffy.Join us as we break down the matches, the backstage stories, and whether the Attitude Era was starting to feel a little repetitive at this point in its run.0:00 - Intro2:15 - Laying the Groundwork for Backlash6:56 - Is The Attitude Era Getting Repetitive?11:37 - Eddie Guerrero vs. Rikishi (European Championship)17:11 - Are DQ and Count-Out Finishes Better?23:02 - The McMahon-Helmsley Faction Kicks Off The Show25:12 - Head Cheese at the Old Folks' Home26:59 - The Hardy Boyz vs. Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko28:49 - Kurt Angle gets Big Show as a Tag Team Partner31:55 - Crash Holly vs. Perry Saturn (Hardcore Championship)33:22 - The Big Show does his "Fat Bastard" gimmick39:30 - Chris Jericho's Case of Mistaken Identity42:03 - Bubba Ray Dudley vs. Albert43:43 - Jericho is Booked in a Handicap Match45:48 - Introducing... Muffy?55:56 - Main Event: The Rock & The Acolytes vs. Triple H, Boss Man, & Buchanan57:49 - The Observer Notes: Chyna/HHH Breakup & Undertaker's Return1:00:05 - Behind the scenes interest in Brock Lesnar & Alexander Karelin1:01:05 - Sunday Night Heat ResultsFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Lady Peace lead vocalist Raine Maida joins. We celebrate 30 years of OLP, reclaiming the song "Whatever" from the Chris Benoit tragedy, Axl Rose watching the Mayweather-McGregor fight through his tour bus window, and more! More info: https://www.ourladypeace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ourladypeace https://lnk.to/OLPwhatever Our website: www.afdpod.com

It's Round 2 with "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, and this time he's talking about ECW and its reputation for violence - what he thought of it then & how he feels about it now. He's also talking about his run at WWF, including his issues with "The Kliq." You'll hear how he mastered the fine art of being a heel & cutting a kick-ass promo. Plus, the match that ended his WWF career, his real-life feud with Ric Flair, his thoughts on his friend Chris Benoit, and dropping the belt to Taz. And then there's his time in TNA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Everybody's Got A Pod, Ted and Marcus turn their attention back 30 years to The New Generation Era in the WWF and SummerSlam 1995! Topics include managing Chris Benoit, Isaac Yankem, In Your House 2, Shawn Michaels compared to Ric Flair, and more!Special thanks to our sponsors!Bluechew: Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code EGAP at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's http://BlueChew.com, promo code EGAP to receive your first month FREEFollow us on YouTube at http://YouTube.com/@GoldenEraNetwork for clips of the podcast AND a chance to win free signed merchandise from Ted DiBiase himself!Follow Ted on social media at MDMTedDiBiase and follow Marcus at MarcusPDeAngelo on X!

We took a week off from the main show, and you know what that means: We're keeping you busy with some older Between the Sheets Patreon content that we've now made available for free. This time, we decided to assemble the entire “FUCK SABU!” trilogy (originally Patreon episodes #43-#45), covering Sabu's wild 1995, into one file for everyone to check out as a taste of what our Patreon-only deep dives are like. This is a great example, too, as we notice some very interesting things that the newsletters didn't pick up on at the time, like Chris Benoit's surprisingly obvious involvement in orchestrating the whole scenario.Want more content like this? Then sign up for the $5.00/month ($50.40/year if paid annually upfront) tier on our Patreon page and check out the back catalog that spans almost 9 years. This month, for August, the deep dive that we've started on is more 1995 content, covering Bill Watts' brief stint booking the WWF. Also, don't forget: From this point forward, regardless of if we're doing a month-long deep-dive or a smattering of smaller topics, we now release weekly Patreon content, with the segments of the month-long deep dives getting dropped each week as we record them.Anyway, we hope you enjoy these shows, and now, here are the original show descriptions:Part 1:Since April is the 25th anniversary of Sabu being fired from ECW, we decided it was the perfect opportunity to take a deep dive looking at everything that happened surrounding that very memorable event. So that brings us to this month's special, part one of what should be at least two episodes looking at Sabu's 1995, from his signing with NJPW to his indie schedule to his troubles with ECW, climaxing with Sabu double booking himself the night of ECW's big Three-Way Dance card. How did Sabu end up booked in NJPW the same night as the ECW show on late notice, why didn't he just cancel one of the bookings, and how did the situation devolve from there?We look at all of this in-depth, as it was covered in the newsletters, where both Sabu and Paul Heyman were commenting in detail on the record. All that and much more, including Chris Benoit's apparent major role in the Sabu/ECW schism, the greatness of Murder Inc./Wolf Army in 1995 NJPW, Sabu getting maced while doing a run-in for Circle City Wrestling, Chris Zavisa as Sabu's house organ, the proliferation of "Best of Sabu" videotapes, the reemergence of Dennis Coralluzzo in Sabu's career, and much more.This is a GREAT show, with a *lot* of fascinating stuff that's never talked about. Here's looking forward to part two!Part 2:We're back to pick up where we left off in our journey through Sabu's 1995, starting a few weeks after his firing from ECW over the "FUCK SABU!" no-show, as he starts talking to WCW and wins the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship from Koji Kanemoto at the Fukuoka Dome. Things quickly take a turn, though, as Sabu *throws down the title while cutting a promo about how he's a heavyweight*, NJPW tries to pretend it never happened, Sabu drops the belt at the next major show, Sabu becomes one of the anchors of Kevin Sullivan's plan to build "two WCWs" for the Monday Nitro launch, and much more happens as we close out the show just before Nitro launches. But the real meat of this show is in the forgotten Observer report, in black and white and plain English, that Sabu and Paul Heyman came to a secret agreement on an ECW return months before the actual return happened, and how Taz must have been privy to it given his career prospects at the time.All that and much more on another fascinating chapter in the "FUCK SABU!" saga!Part 3:We're back to pick up where we left off in our journey through Sabu's 1995, finishing up the series as we cover the launch of WCW Monday Nitro through the release of the 1995 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards in January 1996. Topics include how quickly Sabu's WCW run fell apart, the strange six month gap where Sabu stops teaming with the rest of Masahiro Chono's Okami Gundan/Murder Inc. stable in NJPW, Sabu scrambling for ideas to make him a pushed heavyweight in WCW like bringing in The Sheik's old United States Championship belt, The Sheik becoming Sabu's agent, Sabu returning to Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey, Sabu becoming a transitional UWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Champion, Konnan trying to court Sabu for AAA, Sabu returning to ECW the same day he worked for Dennis, a labyrinthian web of conflicting stories from Sabu and Heyman about how they worked out the return, Sabu “officially” being fired from WCW on their hotline, the WWF's efforts to get Sabu for the 1996 Royal Rumble, and MUCH more. This is a fantastic end to the series and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it.Timestamps:0:09:00 December 1994-January 19950:40:11 February-March 19951:09:52 Week of April 3 & Week of April 10, 19952:04:29 Week of April 17, 19952:27:03 April-May 19953:14:04 June 19953:33:51 July 19954:02:51 August 19954:36:30 September 19955:19:37 October 19955:55:23 November 19956:43:38 December 1995 and beyondTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. 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Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 23 and 26, 2010.On the July 23, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they took live calls for an hour mostly reacting to last night's edition of TNA Impact and the ECW segment with Dixie Carter at the end of the show. They also discussed Raw and other current events. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Mitchell discuss a few more items from Impact not covered during the Livecast.Then on the July 26, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers leading right up to WWE Raw previewing the show, talking about what WWE would do on Raw building to Summerslam, and discussion of whether Nexus vs. Team Cena is a lopsided match-up. Also, topics discussed include Vince McMahon's interview, McMahon seemingly disconnected from reality, history of McMahon put into a corner to make changes, his comments on Chris Benoit, also, NXT Season 2 Rookies, Dolph Ziggler, history of hazings in WWE, TNA topics on the ECW-themed PPV, Mick Foley's stock dropping, the latest on Paul Heyman, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Anthony Thomas and Joseph E. Numbers discuss the surprising passing of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. They delve into various facets of Hulk Hogan's life, from his in-ring accomplishments to his controversial moments. The hosts reflect on Hogan's storytelling, his influence on the wrestling industry, and personal anecdotes from their own experiences and those shared by others in the wrestling community. They also touch upon reactions from notable figures like Vince McMahon, Ric Flair, and Ron DeSantis. Additionally, they discuss the timing of the re-release of Chris Benoit's theme song by Our Lady Peace for suicide prevention initiatives. This episode offers a deep, multi-layered look at one of wrestling's most polarizing figures and the legacy he leaves behind.00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks00:58 Reflecting on Hulk Hogan's Career and Legacy03:22 Controversies and Public Perception08:17 Hulk Hogan's Tall Tales and Exaggerations31:43 Reactions to Hulk Hogan's Passing42:25 Reflecting on Hulk Hogan's Impact43:28 Honky Tonk Man's Brief Tribute43:58 Ric Flair's Emotional Response45:27 Critique of TMZ's Exploitation50:27 Brutus Beefcake and Brooke Hogan's Reactions52:13 Linda Hogan's Potential Reactions55:38 Brooke Hogan's Struggles and Family Dynamics56:44 Comparing Hogan and Osborne Families58:27 Discussion on Child Stars and Their Challenges01:18:43 Controversial Police Incident in Florida01:24:10 Concluding Thoughts on Hulk Hogan's LegacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Guys get ready for a ridiculous episode!! Dave has had so much going on he had to come through and check in.. Roll one, get ready to laugh... It's DOPE AS USUAL!! UNRESTRICTED : ⁠https://www.dopeasusualpodcast.com/unrestricted⁠ DISCOUNT CODES : ⁠https://www.dopeasusualpodcast.com/sponsors⁠ NEW MERCH : ⁠https://www.dopeasusualpodcast.com/shop⁠ YOUTUBE : ⁠https://yolalinks.com/subscribe⁠ SPOTIFY :⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://yolalinks.com/spotify⁠ CLIPS : ⁠https://yolalinks.com/clips⁠ INSTAGRAM : ⁠https://instagram.com/dope_as_usual_podcast ⁠⁠ TWITTER : ⁠https://twitter.com/dope_as_usual⁠ THOMAS : ⁠https://instagram.com/dope.as.yola⁠ MARTY : ⁠https://instagram.com/marty_made_it⁠ APPLE PODCASTS : ⁠https://yolalinks.com/apple⁠ PHOTOS : ⁠Click Here⁠ DAVE BLUNTS: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iluvyoudaveblunts⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:21 Dropping album from the hospital 03:04 Quitting lean 04:37 Had to stop tour 07:38 Dave on we*d 08:15 Dave started mushrooms 08:16 Next level of deep thought 10:26 Brian from Family Guy 11:30 Shrooms made me break up with my girl 17:12 Hitting rails of distillate 18:32 DMT? 20:01 New steroids without side effects? 20:14 Chris Benoit 23:40 Ad 23:56 Story: Meeting Kanye 27:27 Panic attack 28:34 Writing Kanye's album 30:47 Dave's team did the beats 32:33 The song that shall not be named 37:23 Kanye apologized? 38:03 The Rizzler 40:32 What does Dave watch 45:08 Predator catchers / catching cases 45:30 Down fools 47:29 American Ninja Warrior 49:08 N word passes 55:06 Suspect TikToks ads 55:31 Story: Bad trip in Vegas 55:34 What's next 58:39 Dave goes in on his label 58:55 Working out with Bradley Martyn 59:16 Fans' reaction to Kanye projects 1:00:50 Industry parties 1:07:32 Tweakers 1:12:05 Don't know what to do with my money 1:12:53 Dave's favorite slur 1:16:35 Hootie and the Butthole D***s 1:17:42 Firing managers 1:19:51 Jesse James F's Dave's B? 1:21:03 Yola slams chicken bake 1:22:24 Is Yola a bully? 1:24:38 Dave's Girl is a sleepwalker 1:26:45 How Jesse cheers up Dave 1:33:56 Buzz breakdown Best way to support the show: Tell a homie!

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