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Mick Foley turns the McMahon family against itself with a Survivor-style vote to decide who faces The Rock. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani break down the August 17, 2000 episode of WWF SmackDown, live from the Worcester Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts, with SummerSlam just two weeks away.Shane, Triple H, Stephanie, and Kurt Angle open the show by declaring themselves a united family, but Foley quickly detonates it by replaying the footage of Kurt kissing Stephanie's cheek from Raw. Rather than pick The Rock's opponent himself, Foley forces the McMahon camp to vote among themselves — with Shane volunteering first before the group ultimately settles on Triple H. Angle storms off in a fury, telling Stephanie he feels voted off the island.Triple H gets the win in the main event only after Kurt Angle runs down with a chair and helps him double-team The Rock, giving The Rock his second pinfall loss in two shows heading into SummerSlam. Elsewhere, Trish Stratus grabs a water pitcher from the announcer's table and smashes it over Chyna's head during the Eddie Guerrero vs. Val Venis Intercontinental Championship match, setting up Trish and Val vs. Chyna and Eddie at SummerSlam.Other major discussion points include:- Rikishi gives Terri the Stink Face after The Cat recruits him as her partner in a mixed tag match against Perry Saturn and Terri, featuring a monkey flip in high heeled boots- Edge and Christian redefine TLC as Totally Lacking Coolness and teach Worcester the word hanosity, before losing to Jeff Hardy and D-Von Dudley in a match that sows dissension between the Hardys and the Dudleys- Chris Benoit defeats Steve Blackman in a Hardcore Championship match with Chris Jericho on commentary, leading to a candid discussion about how this footage ages given what Benoit would later do- Tommy Blacha explains why Kane was plugged into the Undertaker feud after Big Show was sent to OVW because management grew unhappy with him- Kane destroys X-Pac and Road Dogg, takes the mic, and announces he is a monster before brawling with Undertaker- Big Bossman refers to Kaientai as his Chinese buddies and then oriental buddies as they try to correct him, with Crash Holly and the APA picking up the win- A recap of Sunday Night Heat, including Dean Malenko retaining the Light Heavyweight Championship, a Jericho promo officially announcing his two-out-of-three falls match with Benoit at SummerSlam, Kurt Angle defeating Matt Hardy, and Stephanie McMahon attacking Lita to set up their Raw Women's Championship match---Just announced! Rob and Tommy announce the launch of their brand new Patreon featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. The first watch along includes Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera---00:00 Intro 05:20 The McMahon Family Claims Unity13:57 Terri and The Kat17:15 Backstage: The McMahon Family Votes on Who Faces The Rock18:09 Kat & Rikishi vs. Perry Saturn & Terri22:07 Shane McMahon Volunteers to Face The Rock22:31 Eddie Guerrero vs. Val Venis (Intercontinental Championship)29:18 Stephanie Wants to Fight The Rock / SummerSlam Tag Match Set30:14 APA & Crash Holly vs. Big Bossman & Kaientai33:04 The Vote Is In: Triple H Chosen / Kurt Angle Walks Out33:27 Chris Benoit vs. Steve Blackman (Hardcore Championship) / Jericho on Commentary47:27 Kurt Angle Threatens to Quit the McMahon Family48:43 Edge & Christian vs. Jeff Hardy & D-Von Dudley50:17 Why Kane Got Plugged Into the Undertaker Feud52:40 Right to Censor Targets Rikishi's Rear End56:39 X-Pac & Road Dogg vs. Too Cool / Kane Declares "I Am a Monster"58:39 Kane and Undertaker Brawl / Main Event: Triple H vs. The Rock1:02:00 Heat RecapFollow 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.
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani break down the final SmackDown of July 2000 from the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. Coming off the momentum of Fully Loaded, this episode is packed with major storyline advancements as WWE builds towards SummerSlam.Mick Foley books a massive card for the Texas crowd, featuring a massive Tables Match pitting Edge, Christian, and Big Show against The Dudley Boyz and Kane. We also discuss the infamous backstage segment where Stephanie McMahon catches Triple H demonstrating a hammerlock on Trish Stratus, leading to a chaotic mixed tag team match involving Chris Jericho, Lita, and a substitute Chris Benoit.The Godfather shocks the wrestling world by abandoning his signature lifestyle to debut as The Goodfather alongside Steven Richards and the Right to Censor. Plus, Steve Blackman defends the Hardcore Championship against X-Pac in a weapon filled brawl.Other major discussion points include:- Big Show explaining his controversial decision to align with Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle.- Chaz and D-Lo Brown taking on The Hardy Boyz in tag team action.- Taz continuing his destructive path in a match against Grandmaster Sexay.- - Perry Saturn defending his newly won European Championship against Crash Holly.- The main event clash between The Rock and Kurt Angle.- A bonus breakdown of a stacked episode of Sunday Night Heat featuring Dean Malenko, Chyna, Eddie Guerrero, and Val Venis.0:00 Intro and the Freeman Coliseum Atmosphere5:32 Recapping Big Show's Turn at Fully Loaded6:46 Steve Blackman vs. X-Pac for the Hardcore Championship15:08 Mick Foley Books the Card and Big Show Explains Himself18:29 Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and the Mysterious Flowers19:14 Lo Down (Chaz and D-Lo Brown) vs. The Hardy Boyz22:48 Triple H Teaches Trish Stratus a Hammerlock23:36 Taz vs. Grandmaster Sexay27:50 Edge, Christian, and Big Show vs. The Dudley Boyz and Kane34:15 The Godfather Debuts as The Goodfather40:47 Mick Foley Replaces Triple H in the Mixed Tag Match41:30 Perry Saturn vs. Crash Holly for the European Championship43:55 Trish Stratus and Chris Benoit vs. Lita and Chris Jericho47:24 Main Event: The Rock vs. Kurt Angle49:46 Sunday Night Heat Recap and 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.
[some audio issues on this one, next in a will be better!! I swear!!] (aka California Raven aka Everybody Loves Raven aka The Complete WWF/E Hardcore Title Volume 11 [maybe???]) CAW CAW caw caw CAW CAW! caw caw CAW caw CAW CAW! That's Raven's music! Or at least it was 2001, when he was the WWF Hardcore Champion! Which is what this fuckin podcast is about!! !!!!! Matches discussed~ Jeff Hardy vs. Raven (SmackDown 12/28/00) Raven vs. Al Snow (Raw 1/22/01) Crash Holly vs. Raven (Raw 1/29/01) Hardcore Holly vs. Raven (SmackDown 2/8/01) The Big Show vs. Raven (SmackDown 2/15/01) Crash Holly vs. Raven (Raw 2/19/01) The Big Show vs. Raven (No Way Out 2/25/01) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on X app, Bluesky, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and send us an email at wrestlingisgross@gmail.com and tell us something really weird!
This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani are in Hartford for the post-King of the Ring fallout! With The Rock away in Hollywood, the show undergoes a "soft reboot" under the leadership of the brand-new Commissioner, Mick Foley.We break down the scary moment in the ring when Kurt Angle landed a chaotic moonsault directly on Hardcore Holly, resulting in a legitimate compound fracture to Holly's forearm. Tommy Blacha shares the backstage reaction to the injury and how it stalled a major singles push for the "Big Shot."We also witness the formal arrival of Steven Richards and the Right to Censor, as they target the Godfather's "sexuality" and begin cleaning up the WWF. Plus, we discuss the "Boiler Room" office of Mick Foley and his instant chemistry with Edge and Christian.In this episode, we also discuss:- Steve Blackman ending the "shenanigans" of the Hardcore Title with a brutal nunchuck assault.- The Undertaker debuting his new finisher, The Last Ride.- The birth of ""D-Von, Get The Tables!"0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Welcome to Hartford and the "Soft Reboot" summer season1:15 - Where was The Rock? Hollywood meetings and 400 phone calls4:53 - Tommy's "51/49" mindset: Should I stay or go to LA?8:07 - Commissioner Mick Foley: Changing the vibe of SmackDown11:57 - MICK FOLEY'S BOILER ROOM OFFICE: DIY leadership13:37 - Match 1: Guerrero & Rikishi vs. Benoit & Venis15:16 - The "Time to Dance" debate: Servicing the live crowd19:01 - Ratings pressure and the shift to quarter-hour analysis20:41 - Match 2: Kurt Angle vs. Hardcore Holly23:21 - THE BROKEN ARM: Behind the scenes of the Moonsault disaster27:58 - Mick Foley's Hartford history and "Aerodynamic" haircut34:02 - Match 4: Bull Buchanan vs. The Godfather34:29 - THE BIRTH OF RIGHT TO CENSOR: Steven Richards intervenes39:16 - Match 5: Kane vs. Christian / The first "Conchairto"41:14 - Why Taz was in the "Doghouse" with WWF management43:39 - Match 6: Edge vs. Undertaker / Debut of THE LAST RIDE45:52 - Al Snow's hard-luck spit take and Hardcore title hype47:15 - Match 7: Crash Holly vs. Al Snow (Hardcore Title)49:14 - STEVE BLACKMAN wins the Hardcore Championship50:35 - Blackman vs. The Mean Street Posse: A high-production beatdown54:25 - Main Event: DX vs. Chris Jericho and the Dudleys58:22 - Sunday Night Heat Recap 1:05:35 - Outro / Dean Malenko's locker room humorFollow 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.
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani are joined by Tom Green (WCW Deep Cuts) to recap the final RAW is WAR before King of the Ring 2000! We dive into a wrestling-heavy show from Nashville that features a masterclass in sports entertainment storytelling between Eddie Guerrero and Chyna.We break down the "Puppy Love" segment that saw Eddie win over Chyna with a gift she couldn't resist, alongside the brilliantly booked tournament qualifier where Eddie used a "wrist-lock rollup" to advance. Tommy Blacha explains the backstage perspective on why Eddie Guerrero took to the WWF style like a fish to water while other "jumpers" struggled. We also discuss the "bureaucracy of the fax machine" as Linda McMahon sends a high-stakes decree from afar, and Vince McMahon's bizarre obsession with the size of his own "grapefruits."Other highlights include:- The Rock delivering a "Pierced Anus" promo that only he could pull off.- Kurt Angle's legendary Nashville "inbreeding" promo and his "Smart Mark" match against Bubba Ray Dudley.- The Dudley Boyz facing a 5-on-2 handicap dumpster-table-chaos match.- Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco taking their hardcore feud to a New York champagne celebration.- Tommy Blacha reveals the locker room tension surrounding Sean Stasiak and his secret tape recorder.0:00 - Intro 3:13 - Sean Stasiak and the secret tape recorder scandal4:06 - The transition of WCW "jumpers" like The Radicals6:00 - Kurt Angle vs. Bubba Ray Dudley (KOTR Qualifier)9:20 - Tommy vs. Rob: The "Seasoned Pro" vs. "Tag Team Herb" debate12:15 - The mysterious "Wall of Voodoo" fan in the front row14:15 - Linda McMahon and the bureaucracy of the fax machine16:30 - The comedic timing of Brisco & Patterson18:30 - Vince McMahon questions his own "raisin-sized grapefruits"21:50 - Vince's "Steak and Potatoes" booking philosophy26:00 - Match: Chris Benoit vs. X-Pac (KOTR Qualifier)32:15 - Eddie Guerrero & Chyna: The masterclass begins36:45 - Behind the Scenes: Why Eddie and Kurt never get "stink" on them41:15 - Chris Jericho vs. Edge (KOTR Qualifier)42:45 - Triple H, Bossman, and Bull Buchanan's broken-up alliance44:00 - Undertaker vs. Bossman & Bull Buchanan45:10 - Jesse Ventura raises Triple H's hand in Minnesota46:15 - Rikishi vs. Scotty 2 Hotty (KOTR Qualifier)48:30 - Kane vs. The Hardys: The "Elephant in the Jungle" psychology53:50 - Crash Holly vs. Hardcore Holly (KOTR Qualifier)56:30 - Gerald Brisco wins the Hardcore Title with a pipe1:00:15 - Triple H snuffs Test (The "Shoot Snuff" talk)1:03:15 - Main Event: The Rock vs. T&A (Handicap Match)1:08:30 - The Rock, Kane, and Undertaker unite against Triple H1:11:40 - WCW Freefall: Goldberg turns heel and eats a contract1:18:20 - 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.
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani are back in the Windy City (or at least Rosemont) to recap a star-studded June 15, 2000 episode of SmackDown. The headline is the guest appearance of Samuel L. Jackson as Shaft! We break down the surreal crossover segments in Time Square and WWE New York, including the legendary moment where Shaft offers to "protect the booty" of Hardcore Champion Crash Holly.Tommy Blacha provides unique insight into the "on-the-fly" nature of the Shaft shoot and what it was like working with a Hollywood A-lister at the peak of his powers. We also discuss the acoustics of the old Rosemont Horizon, the mystery of The Undertaker's sudden arrest for "carjacking," and why Vince McMahon thought Dean Malenko needed to be paired with the Godfather's ladies to get over.Other major discussion points include:- The Dudley Boyz taking a 10-foot plunge off the stage inside a tied-up dumpster.- The Rock, Undertaker, and Kane dealing with a new high-stakes stipulation for their King of the Ring main event.- Lita carving her own path: How her legitimate in-ring ability in Mexico and Mexico's CMLL forced WWE to take the women's division seriously.- The ongoing "Faction vs. Regime" branding war and Triple H's questionable grammar.- Chris Jericho getting "splashed" by a bucket of water from Stephanie McMahon.Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and tell your enemies about us!Follow Tales from the Attitude Era: Email: tftattitudera@gmail.com Instagram/TikTok/X: @TFTattitudeera0:00 - Intro1:40 - The "Stay Out" Bar and Rosemont's 23-hour liquor laws3:54 - WWE Post-Production: Making Linda McMahon sound dramatic6:55 - Match 1: Edge vs. Grandmaster Sexay (KOTR Qualifier)7:50 - Stone Phillips in the front row / Celebrity cameo talk10:42 - McMahon-Helmsley promo: The new KOTR stipulation17:03 - Crash Holly, Brisco, & Patterson take Time Square17:53 - Match 2: The Hardys vs. T&A / Lita makes the save19:54 - Lita's rise: From a bus to Mexico to the Attitude Era21:19 - Undertaker arrested for carjacking / Spitting tobacco on Bull Buchanan23:21 - Match 3: D-Lo Brown vs. Scotty 2 Hotty (KOTR Qualifier)24:00 - Match 4: Kane vs. Chris Benoit (The "Smart Mark Waiver" finish)25:44 - Edge & Christian's "Mom" drama / Faction vs. Regime debate27:56 - Vince McMahon and the XFL Chicago press conference28:34 - Match 5: Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian29:42 - THE DUMPSTER SPOT: The Dudleys tossed off the stage32:14 - Match 6: Chris Jericho vs. Bull Buchanan 33:42 - Is Jericho being "Herbed"? The verb defined34:57 - Pat Patterson wants to go to the leather clubs35:58 - Val Venis vs. Rikishi brawl / The vicious chair shot39:19 - SAMUEL L. JACKSON meets Crash Holly43:00 - The Sweet 16 King of the Ring Brackets revealed44:20 - The Rock Scooby-Doo promo: "It doesn't matter!"45:23 - Shaft drops Pat Patterson at WWE New York47:02 - Main Event: The Rock vs. Kurt Angle48:22 - Stephanie throws a bucket of water / The Schmoz finish49:42 - Servicing the live crowd energy vs. repetitive booking53:04 - Sunday Night Heat Recap: Benoit, Jericho, and Hardcore Holly57:27 - 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.
This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani head to St. Louis to recap the June 12, 2000, episode of RAW is WAR! This show is remembered for a legendary (and unintentional) high-stakes moment involving the Chairman himself.We break down the chaotic Tables Match where a 54-year-old Vince McMahon took a frightening spill off the shoulders of Bubba Ray Dudley, falling from the top rope all the way to the arena floor. Tommy Blacha shares what it was like backstage watching the boss take such a dangerous bump and how the performers reacted in the moment.We also dive into the beginning of one of the Attitude Era's most entertaining dynamics: the subtle, quirky chemistry between Kurt Angle and Stephanie McMahon. From their accidental hallway bumps to that infamous celebratory hug, we discuss how this storyline sparked one of the biggest pushes in the company.Other highlights include:- Linda McMahon returns as CEO to school the faction, forcing The Rock, Undertaker, and Kane into an uneasy alliance.- Triple H wins a grueling title defense against Chris Jericho.- The McMahon-Helmsley faction's psychological warfare as they unmask Kane in a dark locker room.- Lita debuting her iconic Team Xtreme look while chasing Stephanie McMahon for the WWF Women's Championship.- Crash Holly finally reclaiming the Hardcore Championship from Gerald Brisco.Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell!0:00 - Intro1:40 - St. Louis: A pay-per-view quality town9:11 - The Rock, Triple H, and the "three-foot nose" promo10:45 - Linda McMahon returns as the "Mom of the WWF"14:10 - The "Attractive Janet Reno" line and the Delaware lawsuit21:30 - Off-season booking and the road to SummerSlam25:40 - Dean Malenko and the Godfather's ladies28:20 - Stephanie McMahon vs. Lita (WWF Women's Championship)31:40 - Kurt Angle & Stephanie McMahon's subtle chemistry begins34:10 - The serendipity of the Kurt/Stephanie hug35:45 - The McMahon-Helmsley faction unmasks Kane40:50 - Too Cool vs. T&A / Rikishi saves the day42:50 - Match: Bubba & D-Von vs. Shane & Vince McMahon (Tables Match)48:20 - Undertaker steals a sedan to chase Bull Buchanan50:15 - Crash Holly vs. Gerald Brisco (Hardcore Championship)51:40 - Triple H vs. Chris Jericho (WWF Championship)58:40 - Kane vs. The Rock1:05:20 - Final Thoughts: The freefall of WCW and Goldberg's heel turn1:15:20 - 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.
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani dive into the June 8, 2000, episode of SmackDown from Buffalo! The road to King of the Ring features a chaotic main event and one of the most dangerous splashes in WWE history.We break down Rikishi's legendary splash off the 10-foot stage onto Val Venis, a move that still makes our knees hurt just watching it. We also witness a historic character shift for Lita, who debuts her signature "Whale Tail" look while getting robbed of the WWF Women's Championship by Stephanie McMahon and a fast-counting Tori. Meanwhile, The Rock, Undertaker, and Kane are forced to team up against the McMahon-Helmsley faction. Accidental chair shots and internal friction threaten to destroy the alliance before the pay-per-view.Tommy Blacha also pulls back the curtain on:- The real-world pressure of the Parents Television Council (PTC) and Steve Allen trying to pull WWE advertising.- Why Mosh (Chaz) was being "ignored" by The Rock backstage and the abandoned disgruntled worker storyline.- Early impressions of a young Kurt Angle in dark matches and how one specific promo video made his career.- Behind-the-scenes reality of "Sweeps Week" and why the network pressure didn't apply to the Attitude Era juggernaut.- Chris Benoit and Jeff Hardy in a technical "work-rate" masterclass.- Crash Holly's continued parking lot brawls with Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson over the Hardcore Championship.- The night Tommy saw Brock Lesnar in developmental and the frustration of the "need to know" basis in the writers' room.Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell!0:00 - Intro 1:40 - The "Number One Contender" trope8:06 - Match 1: Chris Jericho vs. Test (KOTR Qualifier)9:10 - The Rock ignores Chaz / Disgruntled worker storylines13:33 - Lost WWF beauty pageant commercials15:53 - Steve Allen and the PTC censorship battles18:40 - The McMahons & DX celebrate / No Vince tonight20:47 - The Rock brings "Payback Pie" to Buffalo22:50 - The "American Badass" music license rabbit hole26:26 - Undertaker vs. The Regime 28:18 - Match 2: Too Cool vs. Godfather & Dean Malenko29:13 - Match 3: Chris Benoit vs. Jeff Hardy (Intercontinental Championship)31:13 - Match 4: Edge & Christian vs. The Dudley Boyz33:50 - The "Clean Pin" vs. "Clean Finish" Smart Mark debate35:15 - Stephanie McMahon barges into the women's locker room36:16 - Kane confronts Undertaker: "I was enjoying it"38:32 - Women's Battle Royal 40:10 - Tommy on training vs. "Gaga" in the women's division43:27 - Tori screws Lita / Stephanie retains the title46:01 - Match 5: Matt Hardy vs. Eddie Guerrero (KOTR Qualifier)47:45 - Val Venis & Trish Stratus promo48:26 - Match 6: Val Venis vs. Rikishi49:33 - RIKISHI SPLASH OFF THE STAGE!53:25 - Main Event: Rock, Taker & Kane vs. Triple H & DX54:41 - The MO of SmackDown: Feeling over Advancement56:40 - Sunday Night Heat main event recap57:07 - 2000 Headlines: Dwayne Johnson's Hollywood breakout1:01:03 - Dark Match talk: The Dups and a young Brock Lesnar1:02:44 - The night Tommy saw Kurt Angle get over1:08:23 - The frustration of the "Need to Know" basis in WWE1:12:45 - Broken illusions: Why Tommy misses Kayfabe1:15:26 - 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.
This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani recap the June 5, 2000, episode of RAW is WAR from the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York. The night begins with massive dissension in the McMahon-Helmsley faction as Triple H, Vince McMahon, and Shane McMahon engage in a family shoving match that results in everyone—including Stephanie McMahon—getting slapped.A major talking point this week is how that "laborious" opening segment threw off the timing for the entire broadcast. Tommy Blacha provides unique insight into the backstage stress that occurs when segments run long, forcing the creative team and performers to truncate every single undercard match to fit the remaining time.We also address the "bamboozle" regarding The Undertaker's entrance music. While the network versions feature a generic theme, original recordings prove he was using Kid Rock's "American Badass" from day one. Tommy Blacha shares a hilarious story about Kevin Dunn blasting the track on a private jet until everyone was sick of it.Other highlights from this episode include:The Rock, The Undertaker, and Kane battling in a high-stakes Triple Threat match for a title shot.Rikishi delivering a devastating Stink Face to Trish Stratus.- Too Cool defending their WWF Tag Team Championship against The Hardy Boyz.- Crash Holly continuing his relentless quest to reclaim the Hardcore Championship.- The Rock and Triple H closing the show with a pay-per-view quality television main event for the WWF Championship.0:00 - Intro1:35 - WWF legal battles & the move to Spike TV3:55 - Rochester, NY: The "glitch" in the graphic5:55 - The Undertaker's real entrance music revealed8:20 - Vince McMahon, Brisco, & Patterson arrive10:50 - Opening Segment: Triple H vs. Vince vs. Shane dissension11:25 - Deep Dive: How the long opening segment ruined the show's timing16:55 - The Rock interrupts / The family slap-fest18:55 - Kane & The Undertaker demand title shots21:00 - Why WWF gave away main events on free TV25:40 - Match 1: Too Cool & Rikishi vs. Val Venis, Test & Albert30:40 - Trish Stratus takes a Stink Face!32:45 - Crash Holly's backstage parking lot fail33:25 - Match 2: Chris Benoit vs. Road Dogg (The impact of time cuts)35:45 - Kane interview: "I don't have a brother"36:45 - Gerald Brisco vs. Crash Holly (Hardcore Championship)39:15 - Triple Threat Match: The Rock vs. Kane vs. The Undertaker41:25 - Triple H interferes / The Rock earns the title shot42:02 - Match 3: Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko (Truncated stories)45:43 - KOTR Qualifier: Hardcore Holly vs. Faarooq47:15 - 6-Man Tag: Dudley Boyz & Chris Jericho vs. Angle, Edge & Christian50:10 - The Hardy Boyz vs. Boss Man & Bull Buchanan52:15 - Stephanie McMahon announces a Women's Battle Royal56:40 - Main Event: Triple H vs. The Rock (WWF Championship)1:02:25 - Final Thoughts: Burnout & the cycle of wrestling writing1:12:45 - Inside Baseball: The reality of Kayfabe today1:15:20 - 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 week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the May 25, 2000, episode of SmackDown from Evansville, Indiana. The McMahon-Helmsley faction is running scared as The Undertaker returns to SmackDown on his motorcycle, chasing Vince, Shane, and Brisco throughout the arena!We also discuss Tommy's growing burnout during this period and his realization that he needed to make an "exit plan" from the chaotic world of WWF creative.Plus, we break down:- The Rock's hilarious segment where he whispers a "secret" to Vince McMahon before slapping him in the face.- Kurt Angle, Edge, and Christian delivering "Cheap Heat PLUS" by mocking Bobby Knight and the Indiana Pacers.- The official formation of Team Xtreme as the Hardy Boyz save Lita from a powerbomb by Essa Rios.- Chyna looking dominant in a Tag Team Title match against Edge & Christian.- Crash Holly continuing his feud with the APA, ruining their beer and paying the price.- A messy finish involving The Godfather, Dean Malenko, and Perry Saturn.Join us for another deep dive into the peak of the Attitude Era!Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell!0:00 - Intro1:18 - Tommy's Burnout: Why He Started Planning His Exit8:06 - Welcome to Evansville: The "Roberts Municipal Stadium"9:13 - Discussing Crowd Sweetening on SmackDown11:46 - Undertaker's Return Recap & Re-establishing His Dominance15:32 - The Undertaker Chases the McMahons with a Motorcycle!21:01 - Vince McMahon Confronts The Undertaker25:12 - Match 1: Eddie Guerrero & Chyna vs. Edge & Christian (Tag Titles)28:57 - Crash Holly Ruins the APA's Beer29:40 - Match 2: Faarooq vs. Crash Holly (Hardcore Match)30:18 - Match 3: Chris Jericho vs. Hardcore Holly vs. Val Venis (No. 1 Contender)34:52 - The Rock Slaps Vince McMahon!37:03 - Match 4: Matt Hardy vs. Essa Rios39:54 - The Hardyz Save Lita / Birth of Team Xtreme42:04 - Backstage: Triple H volunteers Shane to fight Undertaker42:47 - Match 5: The Dudley Boyz & Too Cool vs. T&A & DX48:11 - The "Too Cool" Dance Party (with The Dudleyz!)50:23 - Match 6: Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit52:06 - Match 7: Bull Buchanan vs. Al Snow53:48 - Backstage: Vince is Proud of Shane's "Grapefruits"54:19 - Match 8: The Undertaker vs. Shane McMahon55:36 - The Rock Returns to Help Undertaker!56:49 - Sunday Night Heat Recap: Dean Malenko & The Hoes59:23 - 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.
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.
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.
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.
Rob and former WWF writer Tommy review the final stop before Backlash: the April 27, 2000, episode of SmackDown! The entire show is built around one massive question: is Stone Cold Steve Austin really in the building?The McMahon-Helmsley faction spends the night on a frantic hunt for Austin, falling for a series of pranks and red herrings. It all leads to an explosive conclusion where Stone Cold makes his epic return via the TitanTron to destroy the DX Express with a crane, sending a final, destructive message to Triple H.We also dive into:- The shocking and seductive swerve in the Dudley Boyz vs. T&A feud, as Trish Stratus makes out with Bubba Ray Dudley to avoid going through a table.- Dean Malenko winning back the Light Heavyweight Championship from Scotty 2 Hotty.- Essa Rios scoring a major upset victory over European Champion Eddie Guerrero just days before their pay-per-view match.- A fantastic Hardcore Match between Matt and Jeff Hardy that ends with Crash Holly stealing back his title.- A debate on fan feedback: is the in-ring action the "worst part of wrestling?"Join us for a review of an action-packed go-home show that provided the perfect chaotic final build to one of the greatest pay-per-views of the era.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 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 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.
It's the final WWF Monday Night Raw before the biggest show of the year, and things get out of whack when the first segment runs much longer than it should have, forcing cuts to the timing of the rest of the show. Watch as former head writer Tommy Blacha describes the mayhem backstage and also some angles he hoped to get across before the big PPV this weekend - namely never getting a Hardcore vs. Crash Holly feud fully off the ground. All the matches on the show this week seem to set up PPV matches for the weekend, and we go through the build for Mania and discuss the chaotic main event starring all the featured players. Watch this episode on Youtube.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.
Vince is back, and he wants revenge on his children for causing chaos while he was gone. Lots of McMahon interactions this episode, plus the Rock continues to get the best of DX and Big Show. One of the best 24/7 hardcore segments ever aired on this episode at Fun Time USA with Crash Holly and the Headbangers. Plus, Bob Backlund gets involved in Kurt Angle's feud with Chris Jericho and Chyna, and Chris Benoit butts in as well. Edge and Christian get some payback on the she-devil Terri. You can really see the WrestleMania card start to form on this episode.Watch this episode on Youtube.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.
Ohhhh hell yeah! Strap in and grab a cold one, ‘cause this week's episode of your podcast is diving headfirst into one of the wildest damn nights from the Attitude Era — WWE Raw is War, October 30th, 2000 — and baby, it's an all-out chaos buffet with extra steel cage mayhem.We're talkin' Stone Cold Steve Austin unleashing straight-up Texas Rattlesnake vengeance on Rikishi inside a freakin' steel cage! No rules, no mercy, and definitely no regrets. Rikishi tried to run him down a year ago — now Austin's dishing out the kind of ass-whooping you can feel through your Walkman. Blood, sweat, and middle fingers. Classic Attitude.But wait — things get even weirder (and a little sexy, let's be real) when Commissioner Mick Foley, rockin' that Santa Claus-meets-Jerry Garcia energy, pulls a surprise power move and introduces his brand-new Lt. Commissioner… Debra. Yeah, that Debra. Cookies and cleavage with a badge. The boys in the back better tighten up, ‘cause the new sheriff in town isn't afraid to throw some attitude of her own.Then it's The Rock vs. Chris Jericho in a #1 Contender's match that SLAPS harder than a Stunner. Two icons, one winner — and it's the People's Champ who comes out on top. But just when you think he's headed for glory, here comes Rikishi with a chair, a grudge, and a whole damn confession that shakes the arena.“He told me to do it…”Who told you, Rikishi? WHO?! Oh, you know who. The Rock's once-tight alliance with Rikishi officially goes up in flames like a flaming table at a Dudley Boyz barbecue.This Raw was messy, violent, hilarious, and absolutely unforgettable. Just how we like it. So hit play and let's relive this Monday night madness — because the Attitude Era never died… it just got louder on your podcast.
It's Handicap Match Mania on Smackdown this episode, and we dive into why there were four handicap matches booked on this show. With just under a month to WrestleMania 2000, it was an episode to build heat on the heels. Also on this episode, Bob Backlund and Taz trade submissions, Steve Blackman and Jeff Hardy wow the crowd, Crash Holly escapes out of a laundromat with his title, and Edge spears Lita!Watch this episode on Youtube.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 In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 24) covering the period of 6/11 thru 6/17. Running Time: 5 Hours 25 Minutes (Note from DT: From beginning to end, by far my favorite episode). This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 5 Hours 25 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E24 (06/11 - 06/17) Audio: Infamous 'Tupelo Concession Stand Brawl' involving Wayne Ferris (Honky Tonk Man) and Larry Latham vs Jerry Lawler and Bill Dundee from 1979 Looking back at WCCW 'Star Wars' 1983 Audio: Two of the most Politically Incorrect segments air on WWF TV: Paul Orndorff fat and skinny shaming at the gym, and 'At Home With Dr D' (David Schultz) Macho Man Randy Savage makes his WWF debut Audio: Terry Funk makes his WWF debut and beats the piss out of Mel Phillips Bonus Terry Funk Audio: 'Terry Funk Is Fusing', 'I Had A Dream' speech, JYD saves Mel Phillips, Terry Funk Arrives in Florida, and more! Audio: First Razor Ramon vignette airs on WWF TV 1992 Hulk Hogan Vitamin Company files Chapter 11 Looking back at 1992 World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) Championship Looking back at WWF King Of The Ring 1993 WCW Saturday Night airs live Hulk Hogan parade (from Orlando, FL) celebrating HH signing with WCW Audio: Eric Bischoff speaks on Hulk Hogan signing with WCW in 1994 The Gangsters make their ECW debut Looking back at ECW 'Barbed Wire, Hoodies, & Chokeslams' event 1995 Rey Mysterio makes his WCW debut Looking back at WCW Great American Bash 1996 - 2000 Psycho Sid, Flash Funk, Doug Furnas, and Phil LaFon involved in serious auto accident Audio: Too Cold Scorpio (Flash Funk) tells The Masked Maniac and Don Tony about the auto accident and if Triple H & Chyna really drove past them without helping Audio: Tommy Dreamer and Jerry Lawler promos hyping ECW vs USWA match air on Memphis TV Audio: USWA hosts the end of the Fake Razor Ramon and Fake Diesel characters, featuring a hilarious promo by Vince McMahon Dennis Rodman, Karl Malone, and the NBA Playoffs wrap up just in time for WCW Bash At The Beach PPV Hart family files lawsuit against WWF, Kansas City, and 11 other defendants over the tragic death of Owen Hart Audio: Looking back at the trainwreck (and piss poor production) between Sting and Rick Steiner ends with Sting 'attacked' by Dobermans and Rottweilers Rena 'Sable' Mero appears on WCW Nitro while still under WWF contract Goldberg turns heel and joins the New Blood New weekly feature: 'Channel Surfing': Random Raw vs Nitro clips head to head Audio: 'Channel Surfing: 2000' RAW (Kane ambushed and unmasked, Bull Buchanan steals Undertaker's motorcycle, 'Taker The Carjacker, and Crash Holly and Gerald Brisco battle for the Hardcore Title) Vs NITRO (Ric Flair loses Handicap Retirement Match against David Flair and Vince Russo thanks to daughter Megan?, 12 y/o Reid and Ric have their heads shaved, 14 y/o Ashley (Charlotte) even makes an appearance.) A&E debuts Biography episode featuring Hulk Hogan Stacy Keibler makes her WWF debut Audio: Sara's Stalker makes an appearance, and the voice is decoded Looking back at MLW's first ever event 'Genesis' 2002 Only days after walking out of WWF, Steve Austin accused of assault on the wife Debra Audio: AJ Styles def Raven and Jeff Jarrett to become NWA World Heavyweight Champion 2003 Chavo Classic fired by WWE for no showing several house shows Looking back at WWE Bad Blood 2004 Looking back at ECW One Night Stand 2005, 2006 Audio: Rob Van Dam vs John Cena (c) for WWE Championship ECW ONS 2006 ECW (WWE version) debuts on Sci-Fi Audio: The Zombie vs The Sandman in first ever ECW (WWE version) match on Sci-Fi Looking back at TNA Slammiversary 2007 WWE Draft Lottery (2007) and Mr McMahon Appreciation Night edition of Raw ends with Vince McMahon blown up in a Limousine Looking back at how PA residents, news and entertainment outlets, and the stock market reacted to Mr McMahon's 'murder' Audio: Vince McMahon sells Raw to Donald Trump Looking back at how news and entertainment outlets and the stock market reacted to Donald Trump 'purchasing' Raw Looking back at ROH 'Manhattan Mayhem' event 2009 VH1 tapes '100 Most Shocking Music Moments' hosted by Chris Jericho WWE releases Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan) after 'choking' Justin Roberts during Raw debut of Nexus Dixie Carter's 'nice surprise' for Slammiversary and teases a future reveal that was supposed to 'change TNA forever' Looking back at TNA Slammiversary 2010, 2014 WWE releases Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal, Curt Hawkins, Teddy Long, Brodus Clay, Aksana, Evan Bourne, Yoshi Tatsu, Michael Tarver, Jacob Novak, Shane Canterbury, and Referee Marc Harris Audio: Vader makes surprise appearance on Raw and wrestles his last ever match for WWE Looking back at WWE No Way Out 2012 Looking back at NJPW 40th Anniversary Tour Dominion 6:16 event 2012 Looking back at WWE Payback 2013 CM Punk and AJ Lee get married Team 3D (2014) and Gail Kim (2016) announced for TNA Hall Of Fame Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank 2015, 2018 WWE announces the participants for first ever Cruiserweight Classic Sarah Logan begins the transformation from The Riott Squad into a Viking Raider Gable Steveson investigated for sexual misconduct Looking back at AAA Verano de Escandalo event 2019 Looking back at AAA Conquista Total Gira 2019 event and the incident involving a fan grabbing Scarlett Bordeaux Impact Wrestling releases Scarlett Bordeaux Paul Heyman removed as WWE Executive Director of Monday Night RAW Looking back at WWE Backlash 2020, the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever, and the debut of Omos as a Ninja WWE causes controversy during the pandemic by allowing select fans back to the Performance Center as long as they don't wear face masks Evolve becomes the first big promotion casualty during the Pandemic Audio: Ricky Starks makes his AEW debut (vs Cody Rhodes for TNT Championship) Audio: The R-Truth Game Show makes its debut Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Against All Odds 2021 Looking back at NXT TakeOver: In Your House 2021 Thunder Rosa takes exception to Triple H's claim that WWE has the best women's wrestling in the world. A comment she would never make again once hired by AEW Audio: How does Eva Marie make her WWE RAW return and defeat Naomi in a match where she didn't even wrestle? Audio: Gunther defeats Ricochet (c) and begins his record 666 day reign as Intercontinental Champion Paige announces her departure from WWE after eleven years with the company Audio: Jeff Hardy arrested in Florida for DUI and driving under suspension WWE Board Of Directors investigates of Vince McMahon over $3 Million hush money payout to Janel Grant Audio: What was Vince McMahon's response to WWE Board Of Directors investigation and Stephanie McMahon replacing Vince as Interim CEO? It's pretty funny Audio: Brock Lesnar makes a surprise return to WWE and attacks Roman Reigns which sets up infamous SummerSlam match Sasha Banks is quietly released unconditionally from WWE Audio: 'Counterfeit Bucks': CM Punk' memorable return on the debut episode of AEW Collision Carlito signs with WWE after a fourteen-year absence Looking back at WWE Clash At The Castle 2024 Looking back at TNA: Against All Odds 2024 Audio: Jeff Hardy makes his memorable return to TNA after leaving AEW And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E24 (6/11 – 6/17) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATREON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E24 (6/11 – 6/17) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E24 (6/11 – 6/17) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows ==== CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! 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RAW is Jericho on April, 17th 2000! WWF RAW opens the show hot with Chris Jericho vs Triple H, in what was scheduled as a non-title match with Triple H defending the honor of Stephanie McMahon. Jericho verbally assaults Triple H and convinces him to put the WWF Championship on the line right now! After a referee gets bumped during the match, Earl Hebner comes in at the end of the match and counts the pin for Chris Jericho. Chris Jericho is the NEW WWF Champion, for all of 2 minutes. Triple H argues with the refs and says that Earl made a fast count and needs to reverse the decision. Earl agrees as long as Triple H doesn't mess with him while he works for the WWF. Triple H goes along with it until he gets his title back. He then fires Hebner and beats him up. Also, Linda McMahon is here with a big surprise that she won't tell anyone about. She goes into the ring and says that Stone Cold Steve Austin will be in the corner of The Rock at the Backlash against Triple H. This makes Triple H and Stephanie upset and Stephanie goes to slap her mom. However, Linda was ready and countered it by slapping her back. Plus, The Hardyz vs Eddie and Essa Rios, Crash Holly vs Perry Saturn vs Tazz and much more. In the main event, Chris Jericho teams with the APA to take on DX! ⦁ Deadlock Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W⦁ Deadlock Shop: https://shop.deadlockpw.com⦁ Deadlock Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw⦁ Deadlock Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw⦁ Deadlock Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling⦁ Deadlock Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw⦁ Deadlock Pro Wrestling: http://deadlockpro.com
With five weeks until WrestleMania, this episode doesn't have a lot of newsworthy segments, except one notable exception - the birth of Crash Holly's 24/7 Hardcore Title gimmick, one of Tommy's favorite creations. Plus, the Rock keeps trying to get into the main event, Rikishi's push continues, we see another glimpse of Lita and Sgt. Slaughter comes out of retirement to put Kurt Angle in his place.Watch this episode on Youtube.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.
Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 20) covering the period of 5/14 thru 5/20. Running Time: 4 Hours 10 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 10 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E20 (05/14 - 05/20) The era of Bruno begins: Bruno Sammartino def Buddy Rogers to win WWWF Championship. Andy Kaufman passes away from Lung Cancer at 35 years old. Audio: AWA fu**ery: Playboy Buddy Rose & Doug Somers win the AWA Tag Team titles on a count out (from Scott Hall and Curt Hennig). Looking back at WCW Capital Combat: The Return Of Robocop (1990). Looking back at WCW SuperBrawl (1991). Audio: Sid Vicious vs El Gigante: Stretcher Match Looking back at WCW WarGames (1992). Papa Shango places a voodoo curse on a vomiting Ultimate Warrior, and the feud begins. AAA Promotion makes its debut (1992). Audio: The biggest upset in Raw histoy? The Kid def Razor Ramon. Audio: Marty Janetty makes WWF return and def Shawn Michaels for IC Championship. 'A Current Affair' episode debuts profiling the tragedies surrounding the Von Erich family. Looking back at ECW: When Worlds Collide (1994). Audio: Arn Anderson speaks on his one match in ECW and why it sucked. Looking back at AAA Triplemania II-B event (1994). WWF makes significant changes in drug policy in an attempt to prevent abuse. Looking back at the first ever WWF In Your House PPV (1995). Audio: Bob Backlund announces his candidacy for President and makes some comical errors at some historical events. Infamous Cliq Curtain Call takes place at Madison Square Garden. Audio: Triple H, Jim Cornette, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash speak on the infamous MSG Curtain Call. Looking back at WCW Slamboree (1996, 1997, 1998). HBK infamous 'Sunny Days' Promo on Bret Hart airs on Raw. Audio: Sean Waltman reveals a 'Sunny Day' story involving Shawn Michaels. People Magazine wasn't the only fools running high profile Internet Polls in 1998. Looking back when Ric Flair had led Time Magazine's 'Person Of The Century' Poll. Looking back at ECW 'It Ain't Seinfeld' event (1998). Taz debuts the FTW (F*** The World) Championship. Audio: Eric Bischoff taunts Vince McMahon on WCW Thunder. Audio: Chris Jericho's introduces the participants in the Cruiserweight Battle Royal at Slamboree 1998. Audio: The night Dean Malenko received one of the loudest pops in WCW history. Referee Charles Robinson suffers collapsed lung after taking an elbow drop by Macho Man Randy Savage. Looking back at WCW No Mercy UK PPV (1999). Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven PPV (1999, 2000). Audio: Godfather's Ho (Bobcat) wins WWF Hardcore Title from Crash Holly. Audio: Don Tony's favorite WWF Hardcore Title match: Gerald Brisco vs Crash Holly. Looking back at WWE Judgement Day PPV (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009). Vince McMahon makes return appearance on HBO's 'On The Record with Bob Costas'. Zach Gowan makes WWF TV debut - by having his prosthetic leg yanked off by Rowdy Roddy Piper. Ron 'The Truth' Killings wins NWA World Heavyweight Championship for the 2nd time. Mordecai makes WWE main roster debut. Audio: Bobby Heenan on The Dennis Miller Show. TNA suspends Jeff Hardy. Looking back at TNA Hard Justice PPV (2005). Tickets for ECW One Night Stand go on sale and immediately sells out. Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2006, 2010). 'See No Evil' starring Kane hits movie theatres. WWE releases Sabu, Shelly Martinez, Scotty 2 Hotty, Nick Mitchell, Carlito and Angel Williams (Angelina Love). Audio: Bret Hart defeats The Miz to win the WWE US Championship. Hulk Hogan sues Fruity Pebbles Cereal (Post). Audio: TNA rebrands as 'Impact Wrestling' and 'Wrestling Matters'. TNA signs Brooke Hogan. Looking back at WWE Over The Limit PPV (2012). Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2013). Audio: Kevin Owens makes WWE main roster debut. Looking back at NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable (2015). Samoa Joe makes NXT debut. Looking back at WWE Payback PPV (2015). Destination American announces cancellation of TNA Programming effective September 2015. Audio: New Day 'Time Machine' skit poking fun at The Vaudvillains Looking back at NXT TakeOver: Chicago (2017) WWE signs Io Sky (Io Shirai) WWE and FOX agree on a five-year deal to air SmackDown on Fox beginning in 2019 Charges dropped in the sexual assault case against Enzo Amore Ashley Massaro tragically passes away at 39 Audio: Mick Foley introduces WWE 24/7 Championship on RAW to a less than stellar response from live audience and IWC Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank 2019 Audio: Brock Lesnar makes surprise return, screws Mustafa Ali and wins MITB Briefcase Audio: Mustafa Ali reveals how everything went down behind the scenes at MITB and Brock Lesnar return Audio: Firefly Fun House takes a very dark turn as Bray Wyatt introduces us to The Fiend Audio: Shad Gaspard tragically passes away at 39 (news coverage) D-Von Dudley retires from in-ring competition Audio: Jim Cornette stirs up controversy discussing Becky Lynch pregnancy Looking back at WWE Backlash 2021 Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Under Siege 2021 Alexander Wolfe is kicked out of Imperium AND WWE in the same week WWE releases eight including Velveteen Dream, Alexander Wolfe, Jessamyn Duke, Adnan Virk and Drake Wuertz WBD announces new AEW: Rampage TV series coming to TNT Sasha Banks and Naomi quit WWE Audio: Michael Cole on air reaction to Sasha Banks and Naomi quitting WWE Stephanie McMahon announces an abrupt leave of absence from WWE Audio: RK-Bro (RAW Tag Champions) vs The Usos (SmackDown Tag Champions) battle in a Tag Team Unification Match Audio: Max Dupri makes his WWE TV debut WBD announces new AEW: Collision TV series coming to TNT AEW announces the creation of a new YouTube series: "Meal And A Match" Ruby Soho and Angelo Parker get married Mark Henry leaves AEW Audio: The beginning of the end of Ricky Starks in AEW. Ricky Starks expresses frustration over not being used and media pushing injuries as the excuse And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E20 (5/14 – 5/20) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATREON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E20 (5/14 – 5/20) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E20 (5/14 – 5/20) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows ==== CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! CLICK HERE for DTKC Pro Wrestling Tees Store ==== Want to help promote our shows and get a special shout-out on the next show? Stop by Apple Podcasts (CLICK HERE) or SPOTIFY (CLICK HERE) and leave a review! Join Don Tony And Kevin Castle Show Patreon Family, and get a special shout-out on the next show! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 11) covering the period of 3/12 thru 3/18. Running Time: 4 Hours 13 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 13 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E11 (03/12 - 03/18) Memorable 1983 match between Ric Flair and Greg Valentine goes to a one-hour time limit draw. Assassin #2 loses a Hair vs Mask match against Jimmy Valiant. Assassin #2 is revealed to be - Hercules Hernandez. Memorable 1986 match between Tiger Mask II (Mitsuharu Misawa) and Riki Choshu. Looking back at E10 Saturday Night's Main Event (1987). Brian 'Crush' Adams arrested and charged with 5 weapons possession and 7 drug counts. DT researches and clears up several details reported incorrectly for two decades. Looking back at ECW Extreme Warfare Vol One (1995). Looking back at ECW Hostile City Showdown (1997). The Dudleys win their First Tag Team Titles as a team. They would go on to win two dozen more. Looking back at WCW Uncensored PPV (1997, 1998, 1999). Audio: Bret Hart's uncensored tirade after being screwed out of winning WWF Championship on Raw. Audio: Kane piledrives the San Antonio Spurs' Gorilla Mascot. Mick Foley stars in Chef Boyardee Beefaroni commercial. Audio: Despite being buried on WWF TV, Public Enemy get a Tag Title shot against Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart. Audio: Bubba Ray Dudley powerbombs Mae Young off a stage thru a table. Fabulous Moolah isn't impressed. Audio: Two memorable WWF Hardcore Title defenses: Crash Holly vs Mean Street Posse at Newark Airport. Crash Holly vs The Headbangers at Fun Time USA. Looking back at ECW Living Dangerously PPV (2000). Audio: New Jack speaks on injuries sustained after dive with Vic Grimes goes terribly wrong. Pro Wrestling Documentary 'Beyond The Mat' hits movie theatres (2000). Looking back at WCW's last ever PPV 'Greed' (2001). Turner Networks announce the cancellation of WCW Monday Nitro and Thunder. Bonus Audio: Eric Bischoff on TSN Off The Record (2003) discussing what went wrong with WCW. Looking back at WWF WrestleMania X8 (2002). Audio: Icon vs Icon: The Rock vs Hulk Hogan. Audio: Brock Lesnar makes WWF TV debut. WWE announces first ever 'brand split'. Audio: Steve Austin wrestles his last ever WWE TV (Non-PPV) match on Raw. Audio: Memorable Raw Tourette's promo between Goldust and Triple H (w/ Ric Flair). Looking back at 2004 WWE Hall Of Fame. Audio: Bobby Hennan's WWE Hall Of Fame speech (2004). Looking back at WrestleMania XX (2004). Looking back at TNA Destination X PPV (2005, 2009). Audio: The Rockers reunite and wrestle their first match together in fourteen years (2005). Jake 'The Snake' Roberts appears on Raw for the first time in eight years (2005). Looking back at 2006 return of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. Audio: Raw Main Event: John Cena and Randy Orton vs THE ENTIRE RAW ROSTER. Audio: Vince McMahon receives a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Mickey Rourke and The Wrestler film scenes during ROH event. While under WWE suspension, Jeff Hardy tragically loses his home and dog due to fire. AJ Styles becomes first ever TNA Grand Slam winner. Monday Night Wars II ending miserably for TNA Impact. WWE bans all Chair shots to the head. They also ban any blow to the head that is viewed as an 'intentional act'. Looking back at TNA Victory Road PPV (2011). Audio: Jeff Hardy shows up for TNA PPV Main event high on somas. And TNA has him compete anyway, losing to Sting in 88 seconds. Hulk Hogan forced to apologize after using the tragic Tsunami occurring in Japan as promo material. Trifecta: After mishandling Jeff Hardy match and Hulk Hogan's tasteless promo, Kurt Angle cuts a promo wanted to 'hunt down and kill' Karen and Jeff Jarrett. Audio: John Cena's memorable 'Thuganomics' Raw promo on The Rock (2012). Audio: The Rock's memorable 'Cleveland Rocks' Raw concert on John Cena (2012). Looking back at TNA One Night Only: 10 Yr Reunion PPV (2013). Looking back at TNA One Night Only: Knockouts Knockdown PPV (2013). Steve Austin announces the creation of his podcast 'The Steve Austin Show'. Looking back at WWE Roadblock PPV (2016). In an attempt to hide negative fan reaction building towards Roman Reigns, WWE has You Tube delete many camera phone clips of RR at events. Neville suffers broken ankle during match against Chris Jericho on Raw. Audio: Chris Jericho and Referee Charles Robinson speak on their 'confrontation' during Neville match. AJ Styles puts Shane McMahon's head thru a car window. Audio: Kurt Angle reveals Baron Corbin as his WrestleMania 35 opponent in his retirement match. And the crowd thought it sucked (and still does today) Adam Rose announces his retirement from pro wrestling Audio: Priscilla Kelly (GiGi Dolin) def Joey Ryan in an intergender match - by vomiting on his penis Early stages of the Covid pandemic leads to WWE, AEW, TNA, and Indy Feds to begin canceling events Audio: Young Bucks posts their personal phone number and asks fans to call and send them messages. PS: The phone number still works! WWE / Peacock relationship begins and WWE Network ends for many fans Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Sacrifice PPV 2021 Audio: Hip Hop artist launches a track solely dedicated to Charlotte Flair WWE signs Hank Walker, Cole Karter, Sloane Jacobs, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Lucien Price, Bronco Nima, Myles Borne, Sol Ruca, Kiana James, Fallon Henley, Arianna Grace, Thea Hail and Roxanne Perez Audio: Big E breaks his silence talking about his neck injury - as only Big E can :) WarnerMedia tells Tony Khan that The Briscoe Brothers are not welcome on their network Scott Hall (63) tragically passes away after suffering several heart attacks stemming from a fall in his home After Johnny Knoxville publicly posted Sami Zayn's Cell phone number. And despite Sami being spammed by fans, he actually answers a few calls and Facetime requests! Video goes viral showing Rey Mysterio approached at an airport by someone requesting over 30 autographs Tony Khan labels much of the IWC criticizing AEW product as 'Bots' Audio: Saraya fined by AEW after calling the neckbeards in attendance 'twats' Taya Valkyrie signs with AEW and immediately challenges Jade Cargill Nikki and Brie Bella officially exit WWE Virgil falsely announces he will be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame Class of 2023 Audio: Hulk Hogan predicts The Fabulous Rougeaus will be inducted to the WWE Hall Of Fame Class of 2023 Much anticipated animated TV series starring Rey Mysterio finally launches on MAX and the Cartoon Network Audio: Mercedes Mone makes her memorable AEW debut at AEW Dynamite: Big Business Darby Allin breaks his foot in three places during a match against Jay White; blowing his chance to climb Mount Everest in 2024 Becky Lynch hangs out with President Joe Biden at the White House during St Patrick's Day celebration Audio: The Rock Concert returns to SmackDown to hype up the WrestleMania 40 match between Roman Reigns and The Rock vs Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins Audio: The Rock posts an epic uncensored tirade on social media ripping Crying Cody Rhodes, The Cody Crybabies and Mama Rhodes And much more! 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Who will be the 47th WWF Hardcore Champion? Smack down your vote! If you're still in line, stay in line! Every vote matters! Matches discussed~ Crash Holly vs. Al Snow (SmackDown, 6/29/00) Steve Blackman vs. Crash Holly (SmackDown, 7/13/00) Steve Blackman vs. Al Snow (SmackDown, 7/20/00) Steve Blackman vs. X-Pac (SmackDown, 7/27/00) Steve Blackman vs. Shane McMahon (RAW, 8/21/00) Steve Blackman vs. Shane McMahon (SummerSlam, 8/27/00) Steve Blackman vs. Perry Saturn (SmackDown, 9/12/00) Steve Blackman vs. Al Snow (SmackDown, 9/19/00) Steve Blackman vs. Funaki vs. Crash Holly vs. Perry Saturn vs. Al Snow vs. Test (Unforgiven, 9/24/00) Steve Blackman vs. Road Dogg (SmackDown, 9/26/00) Steve Blackman vs. Raven (SmackDown, 12/21/00) Steve Blackman vs. Hardcore Holly vs. Raven (RAW, 12/25/00) ~~~ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on X app, Bluesky, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and send us an email at wrestlingisgross@gmail.com and tell us something really weird! (You can also send us nice emails. The nice ones are really appreciated!) Buy the shirts! LA Park Cat! Super Porky! The Rough & Ready shirt! The Wrestling Is Gross logo shirt! All drawn by my wonderful wife, who decided to no longer listen to the show!
WWF SmackDown! Is live in New Haven, Connecticut on May 11, 2000! The Dudley Boyz battle T&A with a returning Trish Stratus, but Gerald Brisco and Shane McMahon cost the Dudleyz, leading Big Show to make the save. WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit defends against The Godfather and challenges Chris Jericho to a Submission Match at WWF Judgment Day. The McMahon-Helmsley Regime make matches for tonight and Vince McMahon gives his famous “Life Sucks and Then You Die” promo. WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Dean Malenko defends against Chyna. Kurt Angle and WWF Tag Champions Edge and Christian team up against The Hardy Boyz and Chris Jericho. Afterwards, Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit attack Y2J. WWF Hardcore Champion The British Bulldog defends against Hardcore Holly but Crash Holly walks out with the title. The Big Show battles The Dudley Boyz in a Tables Match. Afterwards, Shane McMahon and DX attack The Dudleyz and Big Show. WWF European Champion Eddie Guerrero takes on Perry Saturn. The Acolytes and The Big Boss Man & Bull Buchanan get into a bar room brawl. And in the main event Triple H and DX battle Too Cool and Rikishi in an Elimination Match. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE on Youtube to keep up with our Attitude Era and other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcWhRAjj2dLACfMx17vgSYQ To stay up to date with all things The Uncensored Pro Wrestling Podcast follow our linktree to visit us on Spotify, Instagram, X and more: https://linktr.ee/Worldofwwepodcast
WWF SmackDown! Is live in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 27, 2000! This is the last stop before WWF Backlash! Val Venis and Essa Rios team up against Chyna and WWF European Champion Eddie Guerrero. Afterwards, Lita Moonsaults Guerrero. The Rock promises that Stone Cold Steve Austin will appear tonight. WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Scotty 2 Hotty defends against Dean Malenko. The McMahon-Helmsley Regime search for Austin 3:16. The Holly's take on T&A. Afterwards, Bubba Ray tries to put Trish Stratus through a table but Trish makes out with him and Albert slams Bubba through the table. Perry Saturn and WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit challenge Tazz and Chris Jericho. WWF Tag Champion Christian challenges Road Dogg. Rikishi and The Big Show challenge Kurt Angle, Big Boss Man and Bull Buchanan in a Handicap Match. The heels attack until The Acolytes make the save. WWF Hardcore Champion Matt Hardy defends against his brother Jeff Hardy but Crash Holly gets involved and wins the belt. Steve Blackman challenges The Godfather. The Rock points The McMahon-Helmsley regime to the titan tron as Stone Cold Steve Austin destroys The DX Express! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE on Youtube to keep up with our Attitude Era and other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcWhRAjj2dLACfMx17vgSYQ To stay up to date with all things The Uncensored Pro Wrestling Podcast follow our linktree to visit us on Spotify, Instagram, X and more: https://linktr.ee/Worldofwwepodcast
WWF SmackDown! Is live in Nashville, Tennessee on February 24, 2000! WWF Hardcore Champion Test defends against Crash Holly. Big Show questions why the fans do not cheer for him anymore. Kane battles Chris Benoit, but X-Pac uses a flamethrower on Kane. The Hardy Boyz, Edge, and Christian team up against Al Snow, Steve Blackman, Perry Saturn, and Dean Malenko. X-Pac, WWF Tag Champion Road Dogg and WWF Champion Triple H battle Rikishi and Too Cool. The Godfather and D'Lo Brown take on Prince Albert and Big Boss Man. Cactus Jack gives an in ring interview for possibly the last time. However, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley has Cactus Jack arrested for ruining her bus. WWF Tag Champion Mr. Ass takes on Bubba Ray Dudley. After, Mr. Ass hits Bubba with a Fameasser through a table. And in the main event WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho and The Rock challenge WWF European Champion Kurt Angle and Big Show. Show tosses The Rock through a glass window and Triple H attaches Cactus Jack's cell to the DX Express. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE on Youtube to keep up with our Attitude Era and other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcWhRAjj2dLACfMx17vgSYQ To stay up to date with all things The Uncensored Pro Wrestling Podcast follow our linktree to visit us on Spotify, Instagram, X and more: https://linktr.ee/Worldofwwepodcast
WWF Raw Is War Is live in San Jose, California on February 14, 2000! The Radicalz and DX start the night complaining about Kane's attack on Tori on SmackDown! WWF Champion Triple H makes matches for the night. We see a #1 Contenders Triple Threat Match between Edge, Jeff Hardy, and D-Von Dudley. Mae Young and Mark Henry check into the Honeymoon Suite. Grandmaster Sexay challenges WWF Tag Champion Road Dogg, D'Lo Brown and The Godfather team up against Steve Blackman and Al Snow. WWF European Champion Kurt Angle challenges WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho to a match at WWF No Way Out. Y2J attacks Angle and Chyna returns, laying out Angle with a DDT. The Rock battles Chris Benoit but Big Show shows up and attacks The People's Champion. WWF Tag Champion Mr. Ass battles Scotty 2 Hotty. WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Essa Rios debuts with Lita to take on Crash Holly. Tazz battles Hardcore Holly, we see Rikishi take on Dean Malenko and Perry Saturn in a Handicap Match. During the match, The Radicalz assault Rikishi's ankle with a pipe. And in the main event WWF Champion Triple H and X-Pac team up with The Big Show to challenge Kane. If Kane wins he gets X-Pac at No Way Out in a No Holds Barred Match. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE on Youtube to keep up with our Attitude Era and other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcWhRAjj2dLACfMx17vgSYQ To stay up to date with all things The Uncensored Pro Wrestling Podcast follow our linktree to visit us on Spotify, Instagram, X and more: https://linktr.ee/Worldofwwepodcast
WWF SmackDown! Is live on January 27, 2000 from Baltimore, Maryland! WWF Tag Champion Mr. Ass challenges Al Snow, Big Show provides WWF Champion Triple H with photographic evidence however, The Game wants an eyewitness. Cactus Jack calls out The Game but Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley comes out and slaps Cactus. Edge and Christian battle The Dudley Boyz leading The Dudleyz to powerbomb Christian on top of Edge through a table. Hardcore Holly challenges Viscera. Kane takes on The Big Show but after DX assaults Kane, Tori makes out with X-Pac. Too Cool take on The Godfather and D'Lo Brown. Mae Young announces she's pregnant! WWF Hardcore Champion Test defends against Gangrel. Tazz challenges The Mean Street Posse in a Handicap Match. Afterwards, Kurt Angle chokes out Tazz. WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho defends against Crash Holly with some help from Chyna. And in the main event The Rock battles Rikishi, however, The Big Show and DX destroy both men. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE on Youtube to keep up with our Attitude Era and other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcWhRAjj2dLACfMx17vgSYQ To stay up to date with all things The Uncensored Pro Wrestling Podcast follow our linktree to visit us on Spotify, Instagram, X and more: https://linktr.ee/Worldofwwepodcast
WWF Raw Is War is live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 24, 2000! WWF Champion Triple H gloats about his win against Cactus Jack at The Royal Rumble. The Big Show pleads his case that The Rock's feet touched the ground first. Triple H agrees that if Show provides evidence, Big Show can fight The Rock. Edge and Christian challenge Steve Blackman and Al Snow. WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho defends against Hardcore Holly after some help from Chyna. Too Cool battle Viscera and Crash Holly. Kane battles X-Pac but X-Pac attacks Kane with a chair and makes out with Tori. WWF Tag Champions The New Age Outlaws defend against The Hardy Boyz. The Dudley Boyz attack The Hardyz and Bubba Ray puts Terri through a table. Tazz applies the Tazzmission onto Kurt Angle. The Acolytes challenge D'Lo Brown and The Godfather. The women from the Miss Royal Rumble 2000 brawl. Big Boss Man takes on WWF Hardcore Champion Test. And in the main event WWF Champion Triple H teams up with The Big Show take on The Rock and Rikishi. Afterwards, Cactus Jack makes his return! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE on Youtube to keep up with our Attitude Era and other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcWhRAjj2dLACfMx17vgSYQ To stay up to date with all things The Uncensored Pro Wrestling Podcast follow our linktree to visit us on Spotify, Instagram, X and more: https://linktr.ee/Worldofwwepodcast
Hello, wrestling fans! Join Brian R. Solomon this week for the Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 1! Brian has combed through the archives of SUAW to bring you some of his favorite moments from the past two and a half years. * The infamous Crash Holly story, as told to Brian Last * … Continue reading The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 1 → The post The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 1 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.
WWF Raw Is War is live on December 27, 1999 in Greensboro, North Carolina! DX celebrate the McMahon-Helmsley Era and attack Mankind until The Rock makes the save. Chyna challenges Crash Holly. Tori tells Kane that X-Pac was a gentleman and freaks out when Test says hey. The Godfather and D'Lo Brown team up against The Dudley Boyz, Edge & Christian, and The Acolytes, leading The Acolytes to assault the Mean Street Posse. Kurt Angle battles The Headbangers in a Handicap Match but Steve Blackman provides some help. WWE Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho defends against Al Snow, with Chyna watching close. The Rock takes on Mankind in a Pink Slip on a Pole Match, the loser will be fired. WWF European Champion Val Venis teams up with WWF Women's Champion The Kat to challenge Viscera & Jacqueline, Prince Albert & Ivory, and Gangrel & Luna. Mark Henry and Harvey Whippleman end up in bed with Mae Young and The Fabulous Moolah. Jeff Hardy challenges X-Pac. Kane battles Test. WWF Tag Team Champions The New Age Outlaws defend against Too Cool. And in the main event WWF Champion The Big Show defends against Triple H, but Mankind wants revenge against The Game. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE on Youtube to keep up with our Attitude Era and other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcWhRAjj2dLACfMx17vgSYQ To stay up to date with all things The Uncensored Pro Wrestling Podcast follow our linktree to visit us on Spotify, Instagram, X and more: https://linktr.ee/Worldofwwepodcast
This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 24 (6/10 – 6/16)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 28 Minutes Infamous 'Tupelo Concession Stand Brawl' involving Wayne Ferris (Honky Tonk Man) and Larry Latham vs Jerry Lawler and Bill Dundee. Looking back at WCCW 'Star Wars' (1983). Audio: Two of the most Politically Incorrect segments air on WWF TV: Paul Orndorff fat and skinny shaming at the gym, and 'At Home With Dr D' (David Schultz). Macho Man Randy Savage makes his WWF debut. Audio: Terry Funk makes his WWF debut, and beats the piss out of Mel Phillips. Bonus Terry Funk Audio: 'Terry Funk Is Fusing', 'I Had A Dream' speech, JYD saves Mel Phillips, Terry Funk Arrives in Florida, and more! (All clips occurred TWIWH.) Audio: First Razor Ramon vignette airs on WWF TV (1992). Hulk Hogan Vitamin Company files Chapter 11. Looking back at 1992 World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) Championship. Looking back at WWF King Of The Ring PPV (1993). WCW Saturday Night airs live Hulk Hogan parade (from Orlando, FL) celebrating HH signing with WCW. Audio: Eric Bischoff speaks on Hulk Hogan signing with WCW in 1994. The Gangsters make their ECW debut. Looking back at ECW 'Barbed Wire, Hoodies, & Chokeslams' event (1995). Rey Mysterio makes his WCW debut. Looking back at WCW Great American Bash (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000). Psycho Sid, Flash Funk, Doug Furnas, and Phil LaFon involved in serious auto accident. Audio: Too Cold Scorpio (Flash Funk) tells The Masked Maniac and Don Tony about the auto accident and if Triple H & Chyna really drove past them without helping. Audio: Tommy Dreamer and Jerry Lawler promos hyping ECW vs USWA match air on Memphis TV. Audio: USWA hosts the end of the Fake Razor Ramon and Fake Diesel characters, featuring a hilarious promo by Vince McMahon. Dennis Rodman, Karl Malone, and the NBA Playoffs wrap up just in time for WCW Bash At The Beach PPV. Hart family files lawsuit against WWF, Kansas City, and 11 other defendants over the tragic death of Owen Hart. Audio: Looking back at the trainwreck (and piss poor production) between Sting and Rick Steiner ends with Sting 'attacked' by Dobermans and Rottweilers. Rena 'Sable' Mero appears on WCW Nitro while still under WWF contract. Goldberg turns heel and joins the New Blood. New weekly feature: 'Channel Surfing': Random Raw vs Nitro clips head to head. Audio: 'Channel Surfing: 2000' RAW (Kane ambushed and unmasked, Bull Buchanan steals Undertaker's motorcycle, 'Taker The Carjacker, and Crash Holly and Gerald Brisco battle for the Hardcore Title) Vs NITRO (Ric Flair loses Handicap Retirement Match against David Flair and Vince Russo thanks to daughter Megan?, 12 y/o Reid and Ric have their heads shaved, 14 y/o Ashley (Charlotte) even makes an appearance.) A&E debuts Biography episode featuring Hulk Hogan. Stacy Keibler makes her WWF debut. Audio: Sara's Stalker makes an appearance, and the voice is decoded. Looking back at MLW's first ever event 'Genesis' (2002). Only days after walking out of WWF, Steve Austin accused of assault on the wife Debra. Audio: AJ Styles def Raven and Jeff Jarrett to become NWA World Heavyweight Champion (2003) Chavo Classic fired by WWE for no showing several house shows. Looking back at WWE Bad Blood PPV (2004). Looking back at ECW One Night Stand PPV (2005, 2006). Audio: Rob Van Dam vs John Cena (c) for WWE Championship (ECW ONS 2006). ECW (WWE version) debuts on Sci-Fi. Audio: The Zombie vs The Sandman in first ever ECW (WWE version) match on Sci-Fi. Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV (2007). WWE Draft Lottery (2007) and Mr McMahon Appreciation Night edition of Raw ends with Vince McMahon blown up in a Limousine. Looking back at how PA residents, news and entertainment outlets, and the stock market reacted to Mr McMahon's 'murder'. Audio: Vince McMahon sells Raw to Donald Trump. Looking back at how news and entertainment outlets and the stock market reacted to Donald Trump 'purchasing' Raw. Looking back at ROH 'Manhattan Mayhem' event (2009). VH1 tapes '100 Most Shocking Music Moments' hosted by Chris Jericho. WWE releases Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan) after 'choking' Justin Roberts during Raw debut of Nexus. Dixie Carter's 'nice surprise' for Slammiversary and teases a future reveal that was supposed to 'change TNA forever'. Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV (2010, 2014). WWE releases Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal, Curt Hawkins, Teddy Long, Brodus Clay, Aksana, Evan Bourne, Yoshi Tatsu, Michael Tarver, Jacob Novak, Shane Canterbury, and Referee Marc Harris. Audio: Vader makes surprise appearance on Raw and wrestles his last ever match for WWE. Looking back at WWE No Way Out PPV (2012). Looking back at NJPW 40th Anniversary Tour Dominion 6:16 event (2012). Looking back at WWE Payback PPV (2013). CM Punk and AJ Lee get married. Team 3D (2014) and Gail Kim (2016) announced for TNA Hall Of Fame. Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank PPV (2015, 2018). WWE announces the participants for first ever Cruiserweight Classic. And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S1 E24 (6/10 – 6/16) ==== Join The DTKC Family! 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WWF Raw Is War is live in Atlanta, Georgia! Stone Cold Steve Austin attacks WWF Champion Triple H. WWF Tag Champion Mr. Ass battles Crash Holly, but Holly's attack New Age Outlaws with their scale. WWF Women's Champion Ivory takes on Mae Young. Stephanie and Shane McMahon speak on her concussion. Val Venis and The British Bulldog attack Mankind backstage. Edge and Christian compete against The New Brood. Faarooq battles X-Pac, Chris Jericho and Curtis Hughes team up against The Headbangers, The Big Show reveals his dad has cancer. The Godfather challenges Mark Henry, The Big Boss Man takes on The Big Show but Boss Man attacks him with his knightstick. Stone Cold Steve Austin and Jim Ross team up against WWF Champion Triple H and Chyna but during the match WWF Intercontinental Champion Jeff Jarrett pushes Chyna off the stage in a laundry basket. In the main event Val Venis and The British Bulldog battle The Rock N' Sock Connection, afterwards, The Rock hits a Rock Bottom onto The British Bulldog into a pile of dog poop.
This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 20 (5/13 – 5/19)RUNNING TIME: 2 Hours 59 Minutes The era of Bruno begins: Bruno Sammartino def Buddy Rogers to win WWWF Championship. Andy Kaufman passes away from Lung Cancer at 35 years old. Audio: AWA fu**ery: Playboy Buddy Rose & Doug Somers win the AWA Tag Team titles on a count out (from Scott Hall and Curt Hennig). Looking back at WCW Capital Combat: The Return Of Robocop (1990). Looking back at WCW SuperBrawl (1991). Audio: Sid Vicious vs El Gigante: Stretcher Match Looking back at WCW WarGames (1992). Papa Shango places a voodoo curse on a vomiting Ultimate Warrior, and the feud begins. AAA Promotion makes its debut (1992). Audio: The biggest upset in Raw histoy? The Kid def Razor Ramon. Audio: Marty Janetty makes WWF return and def Shawn Michaels for IC Championship. 'A Current Affair' episode debuts profiling the tragedies surrounding the Von Erich family. Looking back at ECW: When Worlds Collide (1994). Audio: Arn Anderson speaks on his one match in ECW and why it sucked. Looking back at AAA Triplemania II-B event (1994). WWF makes significant changes in drug policy in an attempt to prevent abuse. Looking back at the first ever WWF In Your House PPV (1995). Audio: Bob Backlund announces his candidacy for President and makes some comical errors at some historical events. Infamous Cliq Curtain Call takes place at Madison Square Garden. Audio: Triple H, Jim Cornette, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash speak on the infamous MSG Curtain Call. Looking back at WCW Slamboree (1996, 1997, 1998). HBK infamous 'Sunny Days' Promo on Bret Hart airs on Raw. Audio: Sean Waltman reveals a 'Sunny Day' story involving Shawn Michaels. People Magazine wasn't the only fools running high profile Internet Polls in 1998. Looking back when Ric Flair had led Time Magazine's 'Person Of The Century' Poll. Looking back at ECW 'It Ain't Seinfeld' event (1998). Taz debuts the FTW (F*** The World) Championship. Audio: Eric Bischoff taunts Vince McMahon on WCW Thunder. Audio: Chris Jericho's introduces the participants in the Cruiserweight Battle Royal at Slamboree 1998. Audio: The night Dean Malenko received one of the loudest pops in WCW history. Referee Charles Robinson suffers collapsed lung after taking an elbow drop by Macho Man Randy Savage. Looking back at WCW No Mercy UK PPV (1999). Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven PPV (1999, 2000). Audio: Godfather's Ho (Bobcat) wins WWF Hardcore Title from Crash Holly. Audio: Don Tony's favorite WWF Hardcore Title match: Gerald Brisco vs Crash Holly. Looking back at WWE Judgement Day PPV (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009). Vince McMahon makes return appearance on HBO's 'On The Record with Bob Costas'. Zach Gowan makes WWF TV debut - by having his prosthetic leg yanked off by Rowdy Roddy Piper. Ron 'The Truth' Killings wins NWA World Heavyweight Championship for the 2nd time. Mordecai makes WWE main roster debut. Audio: Bobby Heenan on The Dennis Miller Show. TNA suspends Jeff Hardy. Looking back at TNA Hard Justice PPV (2005). Tickets for ECW One Night Stand go on sale and immediately sells out. Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2006, 2010). 'See No Evil' starring Kane hits movie theatres. WWE releases Sabu, Shelly Martinez, Scotty 2 Hotty, Nick Mitchell, Carlito and Angel Williams (Angelina Love). Audio: Bret Hart defeats The Miz to win the WWE US Championship. Hulk Hogan sues Fruity Pebbles Cereal (Post). Audio: TNA rebrands as 'Impact Wrestling' and 'Wrestling Matters'. TNA signs Brooke Hogan. Looking back at WWE Over The Limit PPV (2012). Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2013). Audio: Kevin Owens makes WWE main roster debut. Looking back at NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable (2015). Samoa Joe makes NXT debut. Looking back at WWE Payback PPV (2015). Destination American announces cancellation of TNA Programming effective September 2015. Audio: New Day 'Time Machine' skit poking fun at The Vaudvillains (2016). And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S1 E20 (5/13 – 5/19) ==== Join The DTKC Family! Become a member of Don Tony and Kevin Castle Show Patreon and access right now: Ad-Free episodes of all of weekly shows Weekly live Patreon podcasts hosted by Don Tony and Kevin Castle Thousands of hours of Patreon exclusive shows never released publicly! (Over 7 Years of Patreon Exclusive Content!) Retro episodes of The Don Tony And Kevin Castle Show going back as early as 2004 (Retro Episodes added each week!) Predictions Contests, Giveaways and more! 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This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 11 (3/11 – 3/17)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 33 Minutes Danny Hodge abruptly retires after suffering a broken neck in a serious auto accident. Memorable 1983 match between Ric Flair and Greg Valentine goes to a one hour time limit draw. Assassin #2 loses a Hair vs Mask match against Jimmy Valiant. Assassin #2 is revealed to be - Hercules Hernandez. Memorable 1986 match between Tiger Mask II (Mitsuharu Misawa) and Riki Choshu. Looking back at E10 Saturday Night's Main Event (1987). Brian 'Crush' Adams arrested and charged with 5 weapons possession and 7 drug counts. DT researches and clears up several details reported incorrectly for two decades. Looking back at ECW Extreme Warfare Vol One (1995). Looking back at ECW Hostile City Showdown (1997). The Dudleys win their First Tag Team Titles as a team. They would go on to win two dozen more. Looking back at WCW Uncensored PPV (1997, 1998, 1999). Audio: Bret Hart's uncensored tirade after being screwed out of winning WWF Championship on Raw. Audio: Kane piledrives the San Antonio Spurs' Gorilla Mascot. Mick Foley stars in Chef Boyardee Beefaroni commercial. Audio: Despite being buried on WWF TV, Public Enemy get a Tag Title shot against Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart. Audio: Bubba Ray Dudley powerbombs Mae Young off a stage thru a table. Fabulous Moolah isn't impressed. Audio: Two memorable WWF Hardcore Title defenses: Crash Holly vs Mean Street Posse at Newart Airport. Crash Holly vs The Headbangers at Fun Time USA. Looking back at ECW Living Dangerously PPV (2000). Audio: New Jack speaks on injuries sustained after dive with Vic Grimes goes terribly wrong. Pro Wrestling Documentary 'Beyond The Mat' hits movie theatres (2000). Looking back at WCW's last ever PPV 'Greed' (2001). Turner Networks announce the cancellation of WCW Monday Nitro and Thunder. Bonus Audio: Eric Bischoff on TSN Off The Record (2003) discussing what went wrong with WCW. Looking back at WWF WrestleMania X8 (2002). Audio: Icon vs Icon: The Rock vs Hulk Hogan. Audio: Brock Lesnar makes WWF TV debut. WWE announces first ever 'brand split'. Audio: Steve Austin wrestles his last ever WWE TV (Non-PPV) match on Raw. Audio: Memorable Raw 'Tourettes' promo between Goldust and Triple H (w/ Ric Flair). Looking back at 2004 WWE Hall Of Fame. Audio: Bobby Hennan's WWE Hall Of Fame speech (2004). Looking back at WrestleMania XX (2004). Looking back at TNA Destination X PPV (2005, 2009). Audio: The Rockers reunite and wrestle their first match together in fourteen years (2005). Jake 'The Snake' Roberts appears on Raw for the first time in eight years (2005). Looking back at 2006 return of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. Audio: Raw Main Event: John Cena and Randy Orton vs THE ENTIRE RAW ROSTER. Audio: Vince McMahon receives a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Mickey Rourke and The Wrestler film scenes during ROH event. While under WWE suspension, Jeff Hardy tragically loses his home and dog due to fire. AJ Styles becomes first ever TNA Grand Slam winner. Monday Night Wars II ending miserably for TNA Impact. WWE bans all Chairshots to the head. They also ban any blow to the head that is viewed as an 'intentional act'. Looking back at TNA Victory Road PPV (2011). Audio: Jeff Hardy shows up for TNA PPV Main event high on somas. And TNA has him compete anyway, losing to Sting in 88 seconds. Hulk Hogan forced to apologize after using the tragic Tsunami occurring in Japan as promo material. Trifecta: After mishandling Jeff Hardy match and Hulk Hogan's tasteless promo, Kurt Angle cuts a promo wanted to 'hunt down and kill' Karen and Jeff Jarrett. Audio: John Cena's memorable 'Thuganomics' Raw promo on The Rock (2012). Audio: The Rock's memorable 'Cleveland Rocks' Raw concert on John Cena (2012). Looking back at TNA One Night Only: 10 Yr Reunion PPV (2013). Looking back at TNA One Night Only: Knockouts Knockdown PPV (2013). Steve Austin announces the creation of his podcast 'The Steve Austin Show'. Looking back at WWE Roadblock PPV (2016). In an attempt to hide negative fan reaction building towards Roman Reigns, WWE has You Tube delete many camera phone clips of RR at events. Neville suffers broken ankle during match against Chris Jericho on Raw. Audio: Chris Jericho and Referee Charles Robinson speak on their 'confrontation' during Neville match. AJ Styles puts Shane McMahon's head thru a car window. And so much more! 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Triple H plans to break Jim Ross's arm if Mankind does not put the title on the line in a match tonight, WWE Hardcore Champion Al Snow defends against Road Dogg with Chris Jericho attacking Road Dogg, and Big Boss Man steals Pepper from Al Snow, Jeff Jarrett gives Mark Henry the WWE European Title and gives Debra a new assistant in Miss Kitty, but D'Lo Brown is not happy, Chyna signs an open contract for a WWE Intercontinental Title shot, The Rock battles Gangrel, Howard Finkel distracts Road Dogg allowing Chris Jericho to lay him out, Crash Holly battles Hardcore Holly, Stone Cold Steve Austin is injured, Kane and X-Pac battle Mideon and Viscera, Jeff Jarrett hits Chyna with a guitar but Mr. Ass does the same to Jarrett, Test proposes to Stephanie McMahon, WWE Tag Champions Big Show and Kane defend against The Acolytes, and WWE Champion Mankind defends against Triple H with Shane McMahon as guest referee!
The last stop to WWE SummerSlam! Road Dogg battles WWE Hardcore Champion Al Snow, Chris Jericho interrupts The Undertaker and Big Show, Chyna challenges Triple H to a #1 contenders match, Steve Blackman vs. Test, WWE Tag Champions Kane and X-Pac defend against The Acolytes, Hardcore Holly introduces us to his cousin, Crash Holly, Mr. Ass and Rock brawl with Ass putting his butt in the People's Champion's face, Mankind challenges Chyna for her contendership spot, and Triple H looks for a title shot!
This week on the show, we chat about the go home Raw to Summer Slam 1999. The show emanated from Milwaukee, WI, and featured the return of Mick Foley and the debut of Crash Holly! We also talk about the latest offerings from AEW including the best weekly wrestling show going right now, Collision! The NJPW G1 33 Climax is in the rear view mirror and we touch on the last few days of the tournament. All this and a ton more!
WWE SmackDown #122 | December 13th, 2001: The Rock joins forces with Rob Van Dam to take on The Undertaker & Chris Jericho. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is on the hunt for Booker T.Tajiri defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Crash Holly. Plus, Test faces Jeff Hardy, The Dudley Boyz & Christian battle Albert, Scotty 2 Hotty & Tazz in six-man action, and much more.Tom Campbell is joined by Maffew Gregg of Botchamania to watch every episode of WWE SmackDown from the beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Back by Popular Demand! This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: S2 E24 (06/11 - 06/17) Tupelo Concession Stand Brawl: Wayne Ferris (Honky Tonk Man) and Larry Latham vs Jerry Lawler and Bill Dundee Looking back: WCCW 'Star Wars' 1983 Audio: Two of the most Politically Incorrect segments air on WWF TV: Paul Orndorff fat and skinny shaming at the gym, and 'At Home With Dr D' Macho Man Randy Savage makes his WWF debut Audio: Terry Funk makes his WWF debut, and beats the piss out of Mel Phillips Bonus Terry Funk Audio: Terry Funk Is Fusing, I Had A Dream speech, Terry Funk Arrives in Florida Audio: First Razor Ramon vignette airs on WWF TV Hulk Hogan Vitamin Company files Chapter 11 Looking back at 1992 World Bodybuilding Federation Championship and King Of The Ring 1993 WCW Saturday Night airs live Hulk Hogan parade (from Orlando, FL) celebrating signing w/WCW Audio: Eric Bischoff speaks on Hulk Hogan signing with WCW in 1994 Rey Mysterio makes WCW debut Looking back at WCW Great American Bash 1996-2000 Psycho Sid, Flash Funk, Doug Furnas, and Phil LaFon involved in serious auto accident Audio: Too Cold Scorpio tells Masked Maniac and Don Tony about the auto accident and if Triple H & Chyna really drove past them without helping Audio: Tommy Dreamer and Jerry Lawler promos hyping ECW vs USWA match air on Memphis TV Audio: USWA hosts the end of the Fake Razor Ramon and Fake Diesel characters plus a hilarious promo by Vince McMahon Hart family files lawsuit against WWF, KC, and 11 defendants over the tragic death of Owen Hart Audio: Trainwreck between Sting and Rick Steiner ends with Sting 'attacked' by Dobermans and Rottweilers Rena 'Sable' Mero appears on WCW Nitro while still under WWF contract Audio: RAW (Kane unmasked, Bull Buchanan steals Undertaker's motorcycle, Crash Holly vs Gerald Brisco battle for Hardcore Title) Vs NITRO (Ric Flair loses Retirement Match against David Flair and Vince Russo, 12 y/o Reid and Ric have their heads shaved, 14 y/o Charlotte makes an appearance.) Audio: Sara's Stalker makes an appearance, and the voice is decoded Looking back: MLW first ever event Genesis 2002 Only day after walking out of WWF, Steve Austin accused of assault on the wife Debra Audio: AJ Styles def Raven and Jeff Jarrett to become NWA World Heavyweight Champion Looking back: WWE Bad Blood 2004 and ECW One Night Stand 2005, 2006 Audio: RVD vs John Cena for WWE Championship (ECW ONS 2006) ECW (WWE version) debuts on Sci-Fi Audio: The Zombie vs The Sandman in first ever ECW (WWE version) match on Sci-Fi Looking back: TNA Slammiversary 2007 WWE Draft Lottery (2007) and Mr McMahon Appreciation Night Raw ends with Vince McMahon blown up in a Limo Looking back how PA residents, news outlets, and the stock market reacted to Mr McMahon's 'murder' Audio: Vince McMahon sells Raw to Donald Trump Looking back at how news and entertainment outlets and the stock market reacted to Donald Trump 'purchasing' Raw VH1 tapes 100 Most Shocking Music Moments hosted by Chris Jericho WWE releases Daniel Bryan after 'choking' Justin Roberts on Raw Audio: Vader makes surprise appearance on Raw and wrestles his last ever match for WWE Looking back: WWE No Way Out 2012 and WWE Payback 2013 CM Punk and AJ Lee get married Team 3D (2014) and Gail Kim (2016) announced for TNA Hall Of Fame. Looking back: WWE Money In The Bank 2015, 2018 WWE announces the participants for first ever Cruiserweight Classic. And so much more! CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E23 (6/4 – 6/10) online RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E23 (6/4 – 6/10) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Back by Popular Demand! This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and will be posted every Tuesday at 12 Noon EST. These episodes are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Whether hearing these for the first time, or revisiting the episodes again, you will enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: S2 E11 (03/12 - 03/18) Memorable 1983 match between Ric Flair and Greg Valentine goes to a one-hour time limit draw Assassin #2 loses a Hair vs Mask match against Jimmy Valiant. Assassin #2 is revealed to be Hercules Hernandez Memorable 1986 match between Tiger Mask II and Riki Choshu Looking back at E10 Saturday Night's Main Event Brian Adams arrested and charged with 5 weapons possession and 7 drug counts. DT researches and clears up several details reported incorrectly for two decades Looking back at ECW Extreme Warfare Vol One 1995 and Hostile City Showdown 1997 The Dudleys win their First Tag Team Titles as a team Looking back at WCW Uncensored 1997-1999 Audio: Bret Hart's uncensored tirade after being screwed out of winning WWF Championship Audio: Kane piledrives the San Antonio Spurs' Gorilla Mascot Mick Foley stars in Chef Boyardee Beefaroni commercial Audio: Public Enemy get a WWF Tag Title shot against Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart Audio: Bubba Ray Dudley powerbombs Mae Young off a stage thru a table Audio: Two memorable WWF Hardcore Title defenses: Crash Holly vs Mean Street Posse at Newark Airport and vs The Headbangers at Fun Time USA Audio: New Jack speaks on injuries sustained after dive with Vic Grimes goes terribly wrong Beyond The Mat hits movie theatres Looking back at WCW last ever PPV Greed 2001 Turner Networks announce the cancellation of WCW Monday Nitro and Thunder Bonus Audio: Eric Bischoff on TSN Off The Record discussing what went wrong with WCW Looking back at WWF WrestleMania X8 Audio: Icon vs Icon: The Rock vs Hulk Hogan Audio: Brock Lesnar makes WWF TV debut Audio: Steve Austin wrestles his last ever WWE TV match on Raw Audio: Memorable Raw Tourettes promo between Goldust and Triple H w/ Ric Flair Audio: Bobby Hennan's WWE Hall Of Fame speech 2004 Looking back at WrestleMania XX Looking back at TNA Destination X 2005, 2009 Audio: The Rockers reunite and wrestle their first match in 14 years Jake The Snake Roberts appears on Raw for the first time in 8 years Looking back at 2006 return of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Audio: John Cena and Randy Orton vs THE ENTIRE RAW ROSTER Audio: Vince McMahon receives a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame Mickey Rourke and The Wrestler film scenes during ROH event AJ Styles becomes first ever TNA Grand Slam winner Monday Night Wars II ending miserably for TNA Impact WWE bans all Chairshots to the head Looking back at TNA Victory Road 2011 Audio: Jeff Hardy shows up for TNA PPV high on somas. And TNA has him compete anyway, losing to Sting in 88 seconds Hulk Hogan forced to apologize after using the tragic Tsunami occurring in Japan as promo material Audio: John Cena memorable Thuganomics promo on The Rock AND The Rock Cleveland Rocks Raw concert on Cena 2012 Looking back at TNA One Night Only: 10 Yr Reunion 2013 and Knockouts Knockdown 2013 Steve Austin announces the creation of his podcast The Steve Austin Show In an attempt to hide negative fan reaction building towards Roman Reigns, WWE has You Tube delete many camera phone clips of RR at events Audio: Chris Jericho and Referee Charles Robinson speak on their 'confrontation' during Neville match AJ Styles puts Shane McMahon's head thru a car window And so much more! CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E11 (3/12 – 3/18) online RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E11 (3/12 – 3/18) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2000 was a crazy time in the wrestling world. Mike Awesome defected to WCW, however he was still the ECW World Champion. Facing legal action from Paul Heyman, Mike Awesome had to appear at an ECW event and defend the ECW Championship against Tazz, who was working for WWF at the time! This was the one and only time a WWF Superstar wrestled a WCW wrestler at an ECW show. Tazz, now ECW Champion, showed up on SmackDown! and challenged the WWF Champion Triple H to a match! Speaking of Triple H, we are shortly removed from the night that Chris Jericho beat Triple H for the WWF Championship. Triple H bullied Earl Hebner to reverse the decision and Triple H regained his WWF Title. The Rock will challenge Triple H coming up at WWF Backlash and Linda McMahon appointed Stone Cold Steve Austin to be in The Rock's corner to help even the odds. Chris Jericho battles The Rock in a Lumberjack Match, where all the Lumberjacks were chosen by The McMahon-Helmsley Regime. Also, Big Show is “The Big Funkay”, Crash Holly is on his WWF Hardcore Championship 24/7 Rule reign, & Eddie Guerrero gets his GED! Deadlock Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W Deadlock Shop: https://shop.deadlockpw.com Deadlock Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw Deadlock Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw Deadlock Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling Deadlock Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw Deadlock Pro Wrestling: http://deadlockpro.com
On this episode of The Kurt Angle Show, Kurt and Paul are covering the build to the PPV that would make Kurt...Royal! Yes, it's King of the Ring 2000, and the guys cover Kurt's three matches that earned him the crown against Chris Jericho, Crash Holly and Rikishi! PHYSICALLY FIT - Physically FIT is committed to providing customers, with the highest quality better-for-you protein snack nutrition the entire family will enjoy. Check out our wide variety of flavors and snacks at PhysicallyFit.com and use promo code ANGLEPOD20 for 20% off your purchase. SHEETZ - Energy drink or Milkshake? Imagine getting your favorite energy-bursting G fuel flavors whipped, iced, and milkshak-ified! Go to www.SHEETZ.com and grab a Focus Freak Milkshake for 3.99 or less! Use offer code ENERGIZE to save $1 when you order on the SHEETZ app! IPVANISH - If you care about the security of your online activity, IPVanish VPN is a quick and easy way to start protecting yourself. Go to IPVanish.com/myworld and use promotional code ANGLE and claim your 70% off their yearly plan with a 30 day money back guarantee. ROCK AUTO - Rock Auto is a family business, serving auto parts customers online for 20 years. Go to RockAuto.com to shop for auto and body parts from hundreds of manufacturers. Type ANGLE in their “How did you hear about us?” box so they know we sent you. ZYN - ZYN Nicotine Pouches are a fresher, simpler way to enjoy nicotine that've helped millions of people achieve lasting change by offering smoke-free and spit-free satisfaction. If you're thinking about making a change and want to learn more today, check out ZYN Nicotine Pouches at ZYN.com/FIND WARNING: This product contains Nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. ELYSIUM HEALTH -Go to trybasis.com and enter code ANGLE at check out to save 10% off Basis prepaid plans as well as other Elysium Health supplements. SAVE WITH CONRAD - If you have credit card debt or in a 30 year loan? Well, we can help you get out of that pinch and save money at the same time! Head over to SaveWithConrad.com for a quick quote. GOLIATH LIFE - GoliathLife.com streamlines the life insurance purchase process by allowing you to get quotes from more than twenty carriers all at the same time and at the same place: GoliathLife.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's show, we look back fondly on April 2000, a blissful time when nothing really mattered at all. Perry Saturn's trademark weird skin color, the big hooks from the Backlash set, Pat Patterson's shit-stained undies, and more! Recorded partially outside, I apologize for any audio issues. I'm sure it's not as bad as I think. RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS FOLLOW ON TWITTER FOLLOW ON TIKTOK Crash Holly vs. Hardcore Holly (RAW, 4/3/00) https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000371432_01/97e5b252-b7f5-3c76-af78-51f3b6ff7a90 Crash Holly vs. Perry Saturn (SmackDown, 4/13/00) https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000372859_01/b1a2a0da-1159-3f73-8ca4-414728ec87b4 Crash Holly vs. the Mean Street Posse (SmackDown, 4/20/00) https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000372860_01/a886a9b4-6a98-34ce-9f91-738b06364163 Matt Hardy vs. Crash Holly (RAW, 4/24/00) https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000371435_01/11e6c69c-b014-3c8f-88f5-d00269111eea Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy (SmackDown, 4/27/00)https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000372861_01/4b820a3d-4de0-30fb-a76d-991aa2845a82 Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy vs. Crash Holly vs. Hardcore Holly vs. Perry Saturn vs. Tazz (Backlash, 4/30/00) https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000375150_01/05778505-28df-30c1-8626-cc6cf4a1e95e Steve Blackman vs. Crash Holly (RAW, 5/1/00) https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000371436_01/be9c5b66-ab36-322a-8f44-df05d4b86c02 The British Bulldog vs. Crash Holly (Insurrextion, 5/6/00) https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000378469_01/04c52dda-9652-369f-98fe-ed3c9e04aa3f The British Bulldog vs. Hardcore Holly (SmackDown, 5/11/00) https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000372863_01/83a88706-8257-330d-a50b-b91505747dd5 The Godfather vs. Crash Holly (RAW, 5/15/00) https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000371438_01/7aa5cf09-baa3-3bf8-8455-f1b9758a0afa
“Woody Farmer's Bay Area Wresting” is a new documentary available on YouTube, and it tells the true story about a little wrestling school turned promotion based in Newark, California, which is just East of San Francisco, run by Woody Farmer. Woody secured a TV deal for Bay Area Wrestling almost before he had a true promotion up and running, and taped the shows in a tiny studio at the TV station. He soon landed a network deal with The Sports Channel, and had talent like Mae Young, Mike Lockwood (aka Crash Holly), Radical Robbie Lee, and a young Chris Jericho wrestling matches in his tiny studio! Documentary filmmakers Paul Ponte and Jesus Cruz, along with the voice of Bay Area Wrestling, Pat Kelly, and wrestler Shane Kody (who is also Woody Farmer's son), discuss Bay Area Wrestling from its formation to landing their TV deal to Chris Jericho's three-match run, and what came after! They recount some of their favorite performers and matches, remember the unique personalities, and share some of the hilarious moments both in front of and behind the camera.
Garrett and Liam are back to talk everything from July 2003 in TNA - including Erik Watts' rise to power, AJ Styles' World Title feud with D'Lo Brown, a soft reboot across the board, a strong Raven and Shane Douglas feud, the debuts of Don Callis and Crash Holly, and so much more!Support us on Patreon for more audio content, show notes, star ratings and more: https://patreon.com/kiddingmeFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tnahistorypodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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