Podcast appearances and mentions of Kurt Angle

Fantasy and reality collide as WWE's fiercest rivals, Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar, end up at war either side of the curtain...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@GMorgan04@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With TNA Bound for Glory 2025 happening tonight, as of the posting of this episode, we look back on the 15th Anniversary this week of a date that only comes once a Century! 10.10.10! Greg and Dane look at TNA Bound for Glory 2010! Greg and Dane look at various things on this show, including a Lethal Lockdown match between EV 2.0 and Fortune, Mickie James' TNA debut, RVD and Abyss in a Monsters Ball match, and the three-way match for the vacant TNA World Title between Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, and Mr. Anderson. THEY want you to listen to this episode!

We promised (or threatened) it and now it's here: Stephanie McMonth concludes with our first-ever Stephanie McMahon watch-along. It was tough to choose from all the exquisite Stephanie matches, but we finally found a hidden gem: Stephanie and Triple H versus Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 34. This is Ronda's debut, when hope was everywhere and a beautiful future seemed right around the corner. Did it all work out for everyone? Join us and find out.

GHH review once of the most infamously bad wrestling cards in American history. Featuring the matches with the likes of Kurt Angle, AJ Styles, Mick Foley; as well as the minus-five-star-classic with Jenna and Queen Sharmell!

Ahead of the release of the new A24 film starring Dwayne Johnson, enjoy this free edition of Rewind-A-Wai #150 from February 2024 as John Pollock and Wai Ting review the original 2002 documentary, The Smashing Machine, profiling MMA pioneer Mark Kerr's rise in Pride FC and struggles with painkiller addiction.They discuss Kerr's successful amateur wrestling career (including a rivalry with Kurt Angle), the film's portrayal of MMA in its earlier days, its raw depiction of drug use and addiction, and their expectations for Dwayne Johnson's upcoming adaptation of the story.Rewind-A-Wai #150's subject was chosen by Espresso Executive Producer, Robert Holzhammer.If you like this documentary review, check out this week's Rewind-A-Wai for Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press (2017).Check out the Rewind-A-Wai Archives for all patrons: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/raw/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

00:00 – 02:15 | Opening Banter & The Saudi TakeoverAnthony and Joe open the show discussing Saudi Arabia's growing influence in sports and entertainment, poking fun at recent high-profile purchases and the ethics of “selling out.”02:15 – 03:45 | Call-In Chaos & The Return of the Soup HotlineReminiscing about the old call-in number, random callers, and plans to bring back live audience interaction.03:45 – 06:00 | Comedy, Contracts, and the Price of FameA sharp, funny discussion about comedians like Bill Burr and Kevin Hart taking big-money Saudi gigs, and the moral gymnastics of the entertainment industry.06:00 – 08:55 | Bill Burr, Anthony Cumia, and the Ethics of FriendshipA deep dive into the Bill Burr/Anthony Cumia drama, cancel culture, and the shifting lines of loyalty and morality in comedy and wrestling.08:55 – 15:00 | John Cena's Retirement: Hype, Ticket Prices, and WWE's StrategyBreaking down the upcoming John Cena retirement event, wild ticket prices, and WWE's marketing moves. Includes a hilarious riff on what $11,500 gets you at a wrestling show.15:00 – 22:00 | Dave & Buster's, Human Crane Games, and Arcade HustlesAnthony shares a story about dominating arcade games, winning prizes, and the weird world of human crane machines.22:00 – 27:00 | TNA, Kurt Angle, and Wrestling's Wildest YearsA nostalgic and irreverent look at TNA's “Beautiful People” era, Kurt Angle's drug-fueled run, and the tragic history of wrestling's biggest stars.27:00 – 33:00 | Generational Grief, Social Media, and Wrestling TragediesReflecting on how wrestling fans process loss, the impact of social media, and the generational divide in mourning wrestling legends.33:00 – 40:00 | Andrade's Return, Rumors, and Wrestling's Drug CultureA candid discussion about Andrade's WWE release, wellness policy violations, and the ongoing issues of drugs in wrestling.40:00 – 50:00 | WWE's Global Expansion, Crown Jewel, and Branding OdditiesRiffing on WWE's international branding, the oddity of “Crown Jewel” in Australia, and the future of global wrestling events.50:00 – 1:10:00 | Reality TV, Coaching Drama, and the Next GenerationA lively debate about WWE's reality shows, coaching changes, and which legends should be mentoring the next crop of wrestling talent.1:10:00 – 1:30:00 | Lacey Evans, Copyright Crusades, and Wrestling's Internet AgeWrapping up with a wild segment on Lacey Evans' DMCA takedowns, the challenges of erasing your past online, and the absurdity of wrestling's digital drama.1:30:00 – End | Listener Shoutouts & PlugsListener shoutouts, plugs for Frank & Gus, and a reminder to check out Spitball Media and the Wrestling Soup Patreon!—Want more? Follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and join the Patreon for bonus content and live shows!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Sept. 24 and 27, 2010.On the Sept. 24, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell includes discussion with live callers for 30 straight minutes on last night's TNA Impact, RVD's return, the lack of vision for TNA's product, Goldberg in WWE, what Kofi Kingston needs to become a top star, future WWE stars over the next 5-10 years, Eric Bischoff's involvement in TNA, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell is joined by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill to answer VIP Forum questions on the Impact Zone, what would happened if Kurt Angle went to MMA after the '96 Olympics, plus discuss Christian's injury and potential replacements in his slot, TNA's X Title switch at yesterday's house show, the value of titles, and more.On the Sept. 27, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell includes discussion with live callers on tonight's Raw, is it time to hit the panic button?, Chris Jericho's "I'm a heel" Tweet on "retirement" storyline stipulation, ideas on how to spark WWE Raw following the ratings drop below a 3.0, Christian's major pec injury, a preview of the 2010 Torch Fantasy Draft, Matt Greggory Hardy & Helms down on "youth movement," and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

After a month off, Ryan and Cindy are back for a special double episode, covering both SummerSlam and Unforgiven 2000. With 2 shows lots to cover including: Big Show coming back from injury, only to be sent to Fat Camp, and getting cut out of No Mercy. Growing tensions with Triple H/Stephanie and Kurt Angle The first official TLC match and the unique celebration that followed the next night on Raw. Shane McMahon taking a giant fall.   Triple H/Kurt Angle going at it before the match and scary Kurt Angle bump.  Eddie Guerrero “accidentally” winning the Intercontinental Title from his mamacita. Eddie trying to stop Chyna from being in Playboy. An overall bland PPV in Unforgiven with the Hardys/Edge & Christian being the lone stand-out. The true return of Steve Austin, trying to stun his way to whoever ran him down.  The move on from USA Network to the new National Network, WE'VE GOT POP! All this and much more. Enjoy!

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

As voted by all of YOU in the polls on social media, we recap WWF Unforgiven 2000!!! Stone Cold Steve Austin returns to find out who ran him over at Survivor Series 1999, The Rock defends the WWF Title in a Fatal 4 Way, Triple H vs Kurt Angle with Mick Foley as Special referee and more!!! 

Cette semaine aux Anti-Pods de la Lutte, Kevin et Pat reviennent sur WrestlePalooza de la WWE et AEW All Out. Les deux animateurs parlent aussi de l’Arabie Saoudite, John Cena et de la visite de Kurt Angle à Québec. Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

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.

Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts cover TNA's No Surrender 2006, featuring the Fan's Revenge Match between Jeff Jarrett and Samoa Joe and the shocking debut of Kurt Angle.TNA is growing in 2006 and they're about to hit two huge milestones with moving to primetime TV and adding one of the biggest stars in pro wrestling to their roster. And yet Dixie Carter decided that this was the time to bring back Vince Russo, which we believe was ultimately TNA's downfall. We've also got an Ultimate X Match between LAX and Christopher Daniels and AJ Styles and Rhino vs. Christian Cage. Plus we discuss all the news in current wrestling with Wrestlemania heading to Saudi Arabia, WWE's WrestlePalooza and AEW's All Out shows going head to head, and Andrade leaving WWE. 

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the hundred-and-sixty-ninth episode of TNA iMPACT! from September 20, 2007 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. Christian Cage takes on Junior Fatu in the main event after he made his debut last week! Plus, Judias Mesias makes his in-ring debut against Eric Young and one half of the TNA Tag Team Champions, Ron Killings, goes one on one with AJ Styles! Also, Samoa Joe, Pacman Jones, Rhino and Karen Angle plans to apologize to Sting after Kurt Angle has a visit with Dr. Kevin Nash! You don't want to miss us covering this episode of iMPACT! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

This week on the show we kick things off with a little impromptu NXT chatter before getting on track with the normal segments. On the retro side we are heading towards the 2001 Unforgiven show where Stone Cold Steve Austin will face Kurt Angle. We also talk a lot about food for some reason, but you never know what you're going to get when you start rolling, right? Cheers!

This week, Taking You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on SaudiMania, aka WWE WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia. Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into TKO, WWE vs AEW, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho to WWE, Dave Meltzer, the NWA, Andrade, and so much more! Support #CCN by checking out mybookie.ag ! Use the code CONTROL to get a 50% bonus on your deposit! Deposit $50 & get $25, or go big and deposit $100 & get $50! Plus bet on #WWE #MITB , or any other sport on this planet! Easy deposit system & even easier withdrawals at #MyBookie At shopmando.com the Mando Starter Pack comes with a Solid Stick #deodorant + Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini #BodyWash or Deodorant Wipes), & #free shipping. As a special offer for #TYTS listeners, new customers get $5 off a Starter Pack w our exclusive code. That's over 40% off if you use code SCHOOL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, Rob and former WWF writer Tommy dive into one of the most iconic and chaotic episodes in history: WWF RAW is WAR from April 17, 2000!This is the night Chris Jericho shocked the world and pinned Triple H to become the WWF Champion... for a few minutes. Tommy shares the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the match came together, including the fact that Jericho was on the verge of quitting the company just moments before being told he was winning the title.The McMahon family drama also explodes as Linda McMahon makes a blockbuster announcement for Backlash: Stone Cold Steve Austin is returning to be in The Rock's corner! This leads to a wild segment where Linda slaps Stephanie, and Shane McMahon has to save his own mother from a Pedigree at the hands of Triple H.We also dive into:- Taz making a shocking appearance on Raw as the reigning ECW Champion.- The convoluted and perfectly executed finish to the Jericho/Triple H match.- Did Triple H bury Jericho's momentum by winning clean in the main event?- Kurt Angle's hilarious abstinence crusade at the local mall.- The ongoing saga between The Hardy Boyz, Lita, Eddie Guerrero, and Chyna.Join us for a deep dive into an episode that injected a massive shot of adrenaline into the Attitude Era and created a moment fans still talk about over two decades later.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.

Simon Miller names his favourite goofy wrestlers ever, because goofy wrestling is, and always will be, for life.ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WWE SmackDown #187 - March 13th, 2003: Kurt Angle faces Brock Lesnar with the WWE Championship on the line (or does he?) as the Road To WrestleMania XIX continues!Maffew from Botchamania joins Tom Campbell to watch every WWE SmackDown episode from the start. WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION at Patreon.com/cultaholic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Genesis 2006 - including Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe in the Dream Match of the Decade, Abyss' World Title win, WWE's potential house show sabotage, Kurt Angle and Vince Russo interviews, the reverse battle royal, bad ratings discourse, a barbed wire cage match, LAX's flag burning angle, VKM SHOOT promos and so much more.Support us on Patreon for more audio content, show notes, star ratings and more: https://www.patreon.com/KiddingMeGet our merch: https://youvegottobekiddingme-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TNAHistoryPodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the hundred-and-sixty-eighth episode of TNA iMPACT! from September 13, 2007 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. It's the first episode of iMPACT! after No Surrender, no champions and new challengers arrive! "The Monster" Abyss challenges Kurt Angle to a Non-Title Six Sides Of Steel Match and if he loses, his TNA career is over but what happens when a new monster appears?! Plus, Black Reign is in action against Shark Boy and X-Division Champion Jay Lethal goes one on one with Christopher Daniels in a non-title match! Also, Karen Angle sets Sting up for a tense confrontation with Kurt Angle, we hear from Team Pacman after their TNA Tag Team Championship win and Christian Cage confronts Matt Morgan and a surprise opponent debuts for him next week! All of this and so much more, you won't want to miss this episode with us! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Genesis 2006 - including Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe in the Dream Match of the Decade, Abyss' World Title win, WWE's potential house show sabotage, Kurt Angle and Vince Russo interviews, the reverse battle royal, bad ratings discourse, a barbed wire cage match, LAX's flag burning angle, VKM SHOOT promos and so much more.Support us on Patreon for more audio content, show notes, star ratings and more: https://www.patreon.com/KiddingMeGet our merch: https://youvegottobekiddingme-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TNAHistoryPodSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/youve-got-to-be-kidding-me/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we travel back to TNA in 2007! As "The Instant Classic" Christian Cage takes on KAZ aka Frankie Kazarian in a Ladder Match, with the winner earning a championship match against Kurt Angle.Taking place at TNA's Genesis show on November 11th, 2007!Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!

Three I's, no Five Star Matches: how good WAS Kurt Angle?! Simon Miller tackles one of the most debated wrestling legacies of the modern era.ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 27 and 30, 2010.On the Aug. 27, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers on the deaths of Luna Vachon, Tony Borne, and 21-year-old wrestling student Jeremy Wood. Also, live calls on last night's TNA Impact, Dixie Carter moving more into a character role on TV, the entire promotion now built around keeping Dixie interested, the confusing and silly and counter-productive Impact feuds with EV2.0 vs. Fortune vs. Sting & Nash vs. Hogan & Jarrett vs. TNA Title competitors, Reacting making things more confusing, the lack of emphasis on quests for championships and over-use of verbiage on "building the company up," Paul Heyman's role in the wrestler health issue of today from his time running ECW, Kurt Angle's future in TNA or WWE, WWE wrestlers getting paid if they're sent down to FCW, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Magnus & Desmond Wolfe, the lack of value of any title in TNA, how insane the booking is in terms of titles, Smackdown tonight with a disagreeable Summerslam re-match & the Dolph Ziggler-Kofi Kingston feud, a big Nostalgia interview next week, Ric Flair's interview on ESPN and where he is in TNA, plus much more.On the Aug. 30, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell previewed Raw episode #900 and took live phone calls discussing the Top Stars of the Raw Era, starting with Steve Austin at #1, then discussed who falls in line after Austin. Where do Chris Jericho, Bret Hart, Vince McMahon, The Rock, John Cena, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H fit in? And, a TNA phone call at the end.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley have made it to the ninth monthly PPV of 2007, No Surrender from September 9, 2007 at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. Kurt Angle defends all of the TNA Championships in 3 separate matches, first he teams with Sting to defend the TNA Tag Team Championships against Team Pacman, next he defends the X-Division Championship against Jay Lethal and finally in the main event, the TNA World Heavyweight Championship is on the line against "The Monster" Abyss! Also, Rhino looks to get revenge against James Storm once again, Samoa Joe goes one on one with the undefeated Christian Cage and "Wildcat" Chris Harris faces Dustin Rhodes alter ego, Black Reign in a No Disqualification Match! Plus, Kaz looks to win over Ms. Brooks when he faces Robert Roode, a #1 Contender Tag Team Gauntlet and Father James Mitchell returns with a surprise! You won't want to miss us covering this 3 hour epic event! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

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.

Kurt Angle, Roman Reigns, The Rock... great wrestlers all, but not a single five-star match between them...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast host, Sirius/XM radio personality, and die-hard wrestling fan, Sam Roberts brings "What's the happs?" to 316 Gimmick Street! He and Steve talk favorite wrestlers & matches, Sting's future, the A-level talent at NXT, Kurt Angle, Monday Night RAW. Bret Hart, The Undertaker, Bray Wyatt (the heel?), & Kevin Owens. You'll also hear a little Star Trek talk, and a rundown of the limited (and mostly fast food) "fuel" Sam will feed his body.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kurt Angle. Known for his laser-focused determination, Kurt discusses how he overcame significant adversity, including winning an Olympic gold medal with a broken neck and reinventing himself from an amateur wrestling champion to a professional wrestling superstar. Rudy guides listeners through Kurt's strategic mindset, emphasizing the unwavering dedication necessary to achieve greatness.Kurt Angle's life, filled with both monumental successes and challenging setbacks, serves as a testament to perseverance and adaptation. From turning down a lucrative WWE contract to ultimately dominating the wrestling entertainment world, Kurt exemplifies the relentless pursuit of dreams. His stories are not only about overcoming physical impairments but also about breaking into new arenas and leaving a legacy. This episode offers a treasure trove of wisdom, detailing Kurt's transition to Hollywood, the demands of intense training, and his current passion as a committed husband and father.Key Takeaways:Relentless Determination: Kurt's journey illustrates the power of never giving up, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges, like winning an Olympic gold with a broken neck.Adaptation and Reinvention: Moving from amateur wrestling to WWE required Kurt to unlearn old habits and embrace a completely new form of entertainment.Importance of Consistent Effort: Success hinges on everyday discipline and exhausting training routines that set one apart from the competition.Handling Failures: Kurt emphasizes learning from failures and how they shape eventual success.Family and Personal Growth: Post-retirement, Kurt found immense satisfaction and personal growth through his role as a family man.Notable Quotes:"I was so laser focused on the Olympics that nothing else mattered.”"Knowing that having to have to attain an Olympic gold medal... I knew I had to work extremely hard.”"I wasn't going to let anything or anyone ruin that goal.”"I never dreamed about doing it, but was like, wow, I'm succeeding at something that I never thought I'd ever do.”"Whether you fail or succeed, as long as you try,Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

On this episode of Tales from the Attitude Era, Rob and former WWF writer Tommy Blacha break down the April 10, 2000 episode of Raw is War! We discuss the fallout from WrestleMania 2000 and why this Raw felt like a "casserole of leftovers."The Rock is on a quest for revenge against the McMahon-Helmsley faction and demands his shot at the WWF Championship. Vince McMahon finally explains his shocking turn, leading to a bizarre promo about feces and rectal cavities. Plus, The Rock is booked in a handicap Steel Cage match for the main event!We also dive into:The infamous WWF vs. WWE name change and the weird edits that came with it.The highly competitive Monday Night War, with WCW launching its big reset episode featuring both Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo.Edge & Christian defending their newly won WWF Tag Team Championship against D-Generation X.The dawn of The Big Show's entertaining impersonation gimmicks.The rise of "Latino Heat" as Eddie Guerrero and Chyna's storyline continues to evolve.Triple H taking on an unlikely opponent in Taka Michinoku.Watch this episode on Youtube.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro0:48 - Rant: WWF vs. WWE & The Panda Problem3:20 - Raw is a Casserole of Leftovers5:37 - The Rock Kicks Off Raw in his Hometown7:09 - Vince McMahon Confronts The Rock9:26 - Competition from the WCW Relaunch14:04 - Vince Finally Explains Why He Turned on The Rock16:37 - Vince McMahon's Fixation on the Rectal Cavity21:55 - Edge & Christian vs. DX (WWF Tag Team Championship Match)23:39 - Terri Runs into The Kat Backstage24:56 - Kurt Angle vs. The Godfather28:07 - Latino Heat Arrives in a Low Rider29:44 - The Radicals vs. Too Cool & Taz35:08 - Terri Spikes The Kat's Drink36:24 - Triple H vs. Taka Michinoku40:36 - T&A vs. The Hardy Boyz42:20 - The Dawn of The Big Show-ski53:36 - Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Jericho59:51 - The Aftermath for The Kat1:00:30 - Main Event: The Rock vs. The Big Boss Man & Bull Buchanan (Steel Cage Match)1:03:13 - Post-Match Mayhem & Raw FalloutFollow 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.

SummerSlam 2002 sees WWE slightly after the Attitude Era but not quite yet Ruthless Aggression and that's not the only thing that sees the company in transition. After 4 years out of action, Shawn Michaels returned to the ring against Triple H in a non-sanctioned match while in the main event, The Rock was back off to Hollywood but on the way out of the door, was putting over 'The Next Big Thing' Brock Lesnar. All that and an opener for the ages between Kurt Angle and Rey Mysterio. The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Stephen, Matt and Tinky.

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the hundred-and-sixty-sixth episode of TNA iMPACT! from August 30, 2007 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. Sting takes on Christian Cage, AJ Styles & Samoa Joe in the main event where the winner will become the co-holder of the TNA Tag Team Championships with Kurt Angle! Plus, Team 3D is scheduled to take on the Motorcity Machine Guns but what happens when they're confronted by The Steiner Brothers? Also, James Storm continues his cowboy pub crawl as he searches for Rhino, Karen Angle tries to get everyone on her side and Ron Killings & Pacman Jones hand out another autograph, who will it be this time? Don't miss us covering another episode of iMPACT! on the road to No Surrender! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

It's time to shine a spotlight on a championship from an organization that has refused to give up with a legacy spanning over 23 years. There have been three name changes and two promotion partnerships. The TNA Championship boasts a list of names that are destined for the Hall of Fame, including R-Truth, Jeff Jarrett, Kurt Angle, and many more! The Power Boys will celebrate crossing the line with TNA!   The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder Jay B - @TheP1JB The Pro Wrasslin' Reflection - @PWReflection   #tv #television #tvshowreview #tvshow #movies #moviereviews #MovieReview #WWE #WWERaw #Smackdown #TNA #TNAImpactwrestling #impactwrestling #WWENXT #AEW #aewdymamite #aewallout #aewcollision #wrestling #prowrestling #retro #retrowrestling #oldschoolwrestling #WWF #NWA #Wrestlemania #RoyalRumble

Not even WWE's biggest stars were safe from Vince McMahon's booking HELL. Simon Miller presents 10 Horrible WWE Matches That Prove Vince McMahon LOST IT Before Resigning...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark is joined by Kurt Angle to talk about he new wrestling promotion, Real American Freestyle that he's doing color commentary for. Pierre McGuire joins the show to talk about the Penguins Hockey hall of fame.

Olympic gold medalist and all time WWE great Kurt Angle joins the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic gold medalist and all time WWE great Kurt Angle joins the show

Mark is joined by Kurt Angle to talk about he new wrestling promotion, Real American Freestyle that he's doing color commentary for. Pierre McGuire joins the show to talk about the Penguins Hockey hall of fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the hundred-and-sixty-fifth episode of TNA iMPACT! from August 23, 2007 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. Kurt Angle faces off against both of The Steiner Brothers and if they win, they will get 5 minutes in the ring with Karen Angle! Plus, after the attack last week, Eric Young has a chance at getting revenge when he takes on Ron Killings and Ms. Brooks & Robert Roode face off against Gail Kim & Kaz! Also, James Storm searches the bars for Rhino, we hear from Christian Cage, Father James Mitchell sends another message and so much more! Don't miss us covering another episode of iMPACT! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the hundred-and-sixty-fourth episode of TNA iMPACT! from August 16, 2007 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. It's the first episode after Hard Justice and the first annual Angle Awards take place after Kurt Angle left with every title in TNA! Also, we determine two official #1 contenders, first Jay Lethal takes on Christopher Daniels after pinning him in the 3-Way Tag Team Match at the PPV and then in the main event "The Monster" Abyss puts his #1 contendership on the line as he faces Christian Cage in a First Blood Match! Also, Ron Killings confronts Adam "Pacman" Jones, Samoa Joe speaks and Jim Cornette has an ultimatum for the Angles! You won't want to miss this episode! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 6 and 9, 2010.On the Aug. 6, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers on WWE acknowledging TNA's ECW-themed PPV, whether anything will come of it, WWE's two potential courses of action, last night's Impact, TNA throwing everything against the wall, Ric Flair reduced to a cartoon, the Hardcore Justice PPV and whether the audience will order the event, the Impact special, what last night's Impact should have looked like, a caller with direct correspondence with Kurt Angle on-set at "Beyond the Mat," the origin of Angle's comments critical of John Cena's movie, where Angle might end up at the end of his career, and much more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the NWA Legends Fanfest this weekend, the history of the "Parade of Champions" brand in World Class, how the demise of World Class's big cards relates to current wrestling PPVs, and more.Then on the Aug. 9, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Greg Parks includes discussion with live callers on last night's Hardcore Justice PPV, an in-depth review of everything that went wrong with the show, what worked, who from the ECW Originals could be utilized by TNA going forward, why the PPV captured everything that's wrong with TNA right now, plus a preview and predictions for Monday's Raw, looking ahead to how WWE will fill out Team Cena for Summerslam, plus analysis of a new angle in TNA at the end of the Impact TV taping for Thursday (contains dancing around SPOILERS discussion), and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Hey gang! This week on the show we kick things off with a history segment that included the genesis of one of the most annoying chants of all time. What? I said one of the worst chants of all time! On the retro side of things, we are in the go-home Smackdown to SummerSlam where Booker T will square off against The Rock and Stone Cold will take on Kurt Angle. We also chat about a fantastic match between The Wyatt Family and The Shield as well as various other topics. Cheers!

Woof. We're onto week 2 of the 4th Annual WrestleMonthia and today's flick is starting Kurt Angle. The movie for everyone while watched The Fog and wondered what if John Carpenter didn't direct it and it started Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash among other wrestlers.Before that there are a few trailers that caught our attention. Sweet Revenge (the Friday the 13th short), Shelby Oaks, and HIM.After those it's onto the main event of WrestleMonthia, River of Darkness. We'll let you know whether or not this movie you've definitely heard of is... BLOODY GOOD FILM!We encourage everyone to watch along while you listen and make sure to comment and let us know what you think. If you haven't already please follow us on Facebook, TikTok, "X" and Instagram @bloodygoodfilmpodcast and remember...Keep it bloody buddies!!!https://linktr.ee/BloodyGoodFilmPodcast...#wrestling #hulkhogan #wrestlemania #wrestlemonthia #WWE #TNA #action #horror #newepisode #summerslam #kurtangle #kevinnash #podcast

We recap WWF SummerSlam 2000 for all of YOU as decided in our polls on social media which saw a love triangle unfold with Triple H, Steph and Kurt Angle in the WWF Title match with The Rock, the birth of the TLC match, Undertaker vs Kane, Shane McMahon's scary bump off the titan tron and more!! Plus I'll share my experience attending SummerSlam 2025 at MetLife Stadium earlier this month!!! 

We have an extremely fun episode for you today as we introduce a new segment called "You Just Made the List"!!! We list our top 5 ring entrances and man the list is fire!!! Everyone had something different to bring to the table. We get into SummerSlam and so much more!!! CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSWWE nailed Unreal…….cant wait for more episodesGunther and Roman taking time off…..we will talk about both later ESPN will be showing all PLE's in 2026We are introducing “You Just Made the List” a new segment for the pod Smackdown Cena and Cody toast…..couldn't be more confused before Summer Slam Logan and Drew attacking Jelly Roll doesn't move the needle Giulia has a grrrrreat match with Zelina Vega Mr. Iguana and Pyscho Clown show up on Smackdown Priest and Black ends in DQ…..this should have been a SummerSlam match Get the mic out of Logan's hands SummerSlam Night 1Roman and Jey have one helluva match with Bron and ReedWe have new Women's Tag Team Champions……how's everyone feeling about it???Is Karrion Kross gone from the WWE???Logan Paul continues to impress and highlights a dead matchCM Punk and Gunther give us a grrreat match…….but Seth Rollins gives us another Revolutionary momentSummerSlam Night 2Grrreat TLC match Solo and Jacob give us a match to remember but like we predicted…….MFT is too strong AJ pays homage to a legend but Dom walks away with the IC title What's next for Lyra??? Bayley and Becky move the needle???Naomi wins as we predicted…….lets get Naomi and Stephanie cooking Sooo TFP, what do you want to talk about??? Let's talk Cena vs Cody, results and the return of the beastRAWMonday Night Rollins kicks off the show…..your new Champion!!! Man that belt looks fantastic on him Seth vs LA Knight looks damn good…….stretch the story and let it cook!!!Adam Pierce put everyone on notice Charlotte and Alexa need work on the chemistry, hopefully it comes together sooner than laterDamn Becky went there……so did NikkiRAW ends on a crazy note, the Vision is too strong, Roman loses another pair of sneaks……LA Knight continues to struggle in the storylinesNXTBlake still a step ahead of Jordynne Dark State taking over NXTJazmyn Nyx shining titles now…..be careful champ Will Tatum's character last???Did Dark State channel their inner Kurt Angle???Thea stay away from the Koko Samoa coffee Trick is a self made cut and paste and so are Oba's challengers Please don't say his name No Grace from Arianna Chelsea and Ego is SkookumLash Legends and Nia Jax TOOK OVER NXT Episodes dropping weekly!!!Follow on the gram @the.funkaholiks.podYouTube and Facebook THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE 

The summer of 2000 continues on, with Ryan and Cindy traveling to Dallas for Fully Loaded 2000 and a possible changing of the guard in the main event scene…or not.  We start talking about how this is a unique card, with 3 mid-carders stepping up against established main eventers.  The escalation of the Trish/Lita feud, with the Hardy Boys and T&A on the side. The return of Tazz and him facing the ultimate challenge of Al Snow. The beginning of the Triple H/Stephanie flower confusion and Kurt Angle attacking the Undertaker with a cartoonish wrench. Rikishi performing an insane splash from the top of the cage. The underwhelming Undertaker squash of Kurt Angle and a discussion on 2000 Undertaker. Two great main events, firmly establishing the Canadian Chrises as main event stars.  We follow up with Raw the night after where we see the Big Show return…and turn heel within the hour. The continuing saga of Triple H/Stephanie receiving flowers and the continued build of Trish and Lita. Then head to Smackdown where more shenanigans continue to strain the Triple H/Stephanie marriage.  All this and much more. Enjoy!

The weird secrets behind major success. Simon Miller presents 10 Unthinkable Origins Behind Famous Wrestling Moments...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You knew these WWE, WCW and beyond moments would be bad going in, but... Simon Miller presents 15 Wrestling Nightmares Somehow WORSE Than Imagined...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.