Podcast appearances and mentions of Stephanie McMahon

WWE SmackDown #214 - September 11th 2003: On a shorter episode of SmackDown than usual Vince McMahon tells Stephanie McMahon she must either resign of FIGHT BROCK LESNAR! Plus the first ever Latino Heat Parking Lot Brawl goes down with Eddie Guerrero and John Cena.Maffew from Botchamania joins Tom Campbell to watch every WWE SmackDown episode from the start.WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION at Patreon.com/cultaholicPodcast Thumbail Art by Matthew Goldberg! Check out his wrestling figure reenactment of the Parking Lot Brawl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Pollock chats with Trish Stratus about WWF, WCW & ECW's interest in signing her, retiring at 30, and First Crush Live in Toronto this Friday. Trish Stratus hosts a special Q&A at The Second City in Toronto before SmackDown and chats with Pollock about her unique recruitment by the WWF in 1999, the buzz she cultivated on The LAW & TSN's Off the Record, interest from WCW & ECW, her feud with Stephanie McMahon in 2001, and her process when pitched with ideas.First Crush Live - Stratus Loading takes place at The Second City in Toronto this Friday at 4 p.m. with tickets available at FirstCrushbyTrish.com Photo courtesy: Fabian Di Corcia (@fabiandicorcia)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/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summerslam 2000 review, Stephanie McMahon kissed Kurt Angle, WWE Championship didn't matter, TLC I is one of the top 15 matches ever, Tazz vs. Jerry Lawler was real negativity, fat wrestlers with aura, what if Eddie Guerrero were still alive + more.From the ring to your closet! Explore WWE's official merch at WWE Shop (Sponsored Link): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wwe-shop.sjv.io/ykwrestling

Oba Femi muss durch die Hölle gehen, während CM Punk beweisen will, dass er noch nicht ganz so alt ist, wie er eigentlich ist. Weber und Virgile lädt euch als Team WWE ein zur umfassenden Review des SummerSlam Samstags und machen sich auch ganz allgemein Gedanken darüber, wie lange die WWE im Weichspülgang bestehen kann. Zu welchem Game kommt die Bloodline zum Ring? Wer hat alles einen Zeppelin? Was machen wir aus dem Debüt der Tochter von Stephanie McMahon? Kommt Nick Aldis noch einmal wieder? Und wer verteilt einen RKO an Cody Rhodes? Spannend ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Oba Femi muss durch die Hölle gehen, während CM Punk beweisen will, dass er noch nicht ganz so alt ist, wie er eigentlich ist. Weber und Virgile lädt euch als Team WWE ein zur umfassenden Review des SummerSlam Samstags und machen sich auch ganz allgemein Gedanken darüber, wie lange die WWE im Weichspülgang bestehen kann. Zu welchem Game kommt die Bloodline zum Ring? Wer hat alles einen Zeppelin? Was machen wir aus dem Debüt der Tochter von Stephanie McMahon? Kommt Nick Aldis noch einmal wieder? Und wer verteilt einen RKO an Cody Rhodes? Spannend ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

This edition of The Neil Haley Show opens with a Total Celebrity conversation with WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley about his book Saint Mick: My Journey from Hardcore Legend to Santa's Jolly Elf. Neil, a former pro wrestler himself, thanked Foley for once steering him toward promoter Bert Prentice and the independent circuit early in his own career. Foley reflected on a run that exceeded even his own expectations, from grinding out a 58-minute match in front of just 25 people in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to stardom in WCW and the WWF, and shared the lesson that it is not the size of the crowd but the impact you have on the people in the room. That same conviction, he said, drives his six years portraying Santa Claus, and he told a moving story about a Christmas Eve visit to a young cancer patient on Long Island, whose transformation he ranked among the finest moments of his career. Foley explained that he wrote the book himself, partly for his children, and credited Stephanie McMahon with convincing him the offbeat, touching Christmas tale could reach beyond wrestling fans. He previewed his 20 Years of Hell tour, built around bringing that infamous match back to life. Find him at realmickfoley.com.Neil then turned to a J Len Sciuto Show simulcast, where the retired Coast Guard officer and thriller author offered his own geopolitical analysis, opening, as he noted, with a disclaimer that it is opinion and discussion drawn from public reporting rather than settled fact. He walked through his reading of tensions around Iran's nuclear program and a fortified mountain site near the Natanz facility, the risk of the Houthis widening the conflict, and the military scenarios he fears could follow, while also touching the Abraham Accords, the long U.S. history of regime-change operations, and rising oil prices. Drawing on 36 years in the Coast Guard, he tied the themes to his bestselling submarine thriller Hades Crypt and a coming sequel, Desperate Countermeasures, noting that a large share of his book royalties supports junior enlisted service members. Reach him at jlenscuto.com.Neil then welcomed the legendary Suzanne Somers, author of Two's Company: A 50-Year Romance with Lessons Learned in Love, Life, and Business. Somers shared the story of meeting her husband, Canadian television star Alan Hamel, on a San Francisco game-show set, and of a partnership so close the two have not spent a night apart in decades while also running a business together. She recounted her rise on Three's Company, being fired after seeking pay equal to the men on the number-one show, and the smear campaign that followed, then how she and Hamel refused to dwell on what she had lost and instead branded Suzanne Somers, from the ThighMaster to headlining Las Vegas. Her throughline was simple: problems do not define you, how you respond to them does, and the goal is to turn setbacks into opportunities. Find her at SuzanneSomers.com.The hour closes with actor and director Mario Van Peebles on Syfy's Superstition, in which he writes, directs, produces, and stars alongside his daughter Morgana. Van Peebles described growing up in the Van Peebles independent-film family as an apprenticeship in every job on a set, from cables and lighting to directing, so that wearing many hats now feels natural. He pitched Superstition as the story of a loving Southern family in the funeral business, running the Hastings Funeral Home, who battle demons rising as humanity does more damage to the planet, each episode built around a different piece of Gothic Americana. He shared bits of his father Melvin's wisdom, that luck is preparation meeting opportunity, and that it is not what you face but how you face it that reveals you. Find Mick Foley's Saint Mick and Suzanne Somers' Two's Company in bookstores, Jay Len Sciuto at jlenscuto.com, and Mario Van Peebles on Superstition.

Well folks, here we are at the final week of Ted Lasso… until the beginning of August, when we get season four! But in the meantime, we're digging into the final season of what will probably wind up being referred to as the original trilogy or something equally lame. At any rate, as Trent Crimm would say, this is the culmination of all the moments and lessons learned from Ted's time at AFC Richmond. Will the Greyhounds win the whole effing thing? Will everyone find true happiness? Will Roy embrace his emotions? Will we just be openly weeping by the end of this episode? Find out in this, episode 256, The Road To Redemption!   FULL VIDEO EPISODES! That's right folks, you can see our bright smiling idiotic faces in full color on our YouTube channel. Full episodes available as well as clips.   ...AND ANOTHER THING: The Man They Call Tim suggests watching "What's Your Story" with Stephanie McMahon and CM Punk Uncle Todd suggests watching Queen's 1982 performance of “Fat Bottomed Girls” followed by their 1986 concert at Wembley Stadium FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS: Facebook - http://facebook.com/freerangeidiocy Instagram - http://instagram.com/freerangeidiocy YouTube - http://youtube.com/@freerangeidiocy

In this solo episode of The Experience (479), the host provides an update on recent personal events and covers the latest in professional wrestling news, despite some technical difficulties with his co-host, Justin.Personal Updates & Context: (0:46 - 8:00)The host is currently on vacation in San Antonio, which has been dealing with severe weather, including a recent tornado.He expresses excitement about watching the Christopher Nolan version of The Odyssey and discusses his upcoming birthday.Wrestling Review & Commentary: (8:00 - 46:37)WWE: The host shares his critical take on current WWE programming, specifically criticizing the Bloodline storyline and his lack of interest in Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins' current character directions (8:33 - 14:27). He also discusses CM Punk's recent appearance on Stephanie McMahon's podcast (16:10 - 19:48) and the new WWE Championship title picture involving Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Sami Zayn (24:16 - 29:20).Returns & Roster Moves: The return of Baron Corbin (31:42 - 34:12) and the upcoming return of Big Cass (34:13 - 35:40) are discussed, with the host suggesting that Enzo Amore should also be brought back.AEW: The host briefly covers AEW Dynamite, touching on the Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay match setup for All In and his thoughts on the current state of AEW (41:47 - 45:33).Closing Remarks: (46:37 - 51:43)The host wraps up by promoting his other shows, including Real Bites on Sundays, and mentions upcoming content on his social media platforms, including TikTok.

After a week off, O'Shea and T.J. return to the pod and there's a lot to dissect. From CM Punk and Kenny Omega becoming World Champions, to Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins taking us down memory lane things are heating up in the world of pro wrestling. The guys also discuss the Big 3, Rich Eisen's appearance on Stephanie McMahon's "What's Your Story" podcast and they each create a Fantasy Wrestling Faction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 194 is headlined by the return of Saturday Night's Main Event to Madison Square Garden, CM Punk's candid comments about WWE's backstage culture, the surprise return of Baron Corbin, and the official start of NJPW's G1 Climax 36 as one of wrestling's biggest weeks of the summer unfolds. We begin in WWE, where CM Punk sat down with Stephanie McMahon for one of his most revealing interviews since becoming Undisputed WWE Champion. Punk discusses why he believes WWE needs to do a better job providing constructive feedback to its talent, why too many wrestlers care more about social media reactions than live crowd responses, and why both performers and producers share responsibility for developing the next generation. We also discuss Punk's praise for WWE's current leadership, why he hopes future wrestlers work fewer dates while making more money than previous generations, and his emotional reflections on winning the Undisputed WWE Championship in his hometown of Chicago. Plus, Punk explains why watching John Cena and AJ Styles retire has motivated him to continue wrestling at the highest level as he prepares for SummerSlam. We also preview Saturday Night's Main Event XLV, as WWE brings one of its most historic television franchises back to Madison Square Garden for the first time since 2007. We look at the show's rich history dating back to 1985, how it became one of the defining programs of wrestling's boom period, and why WWE continues embracing its classic presentation today. We also preview CM Punk and Cody Rhodes taking on Gunther and Sami Zayn, Bayley facing Lyra Valkyria, Danhausen battling JD McDonagh in a No Disqualification Match, the Bella Twins defending the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, and Roman Reigns' appearance alongside 2026 NBA Champion Jalen Brunson at The World's Most Famous Arena. We also discuss the surprise return of Baron Corbin, who made his first WWE television appearance since his release at the end of 2024 by attacking Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams on SmackDown. Corbin laid out both men with End of Days before holding the United States Championship high above his head, immediately establishing himself as a new challenger. We also examine Corbin's run on the independent scene as Bishop Dyer, his MLW Tag Team Championship reign alongside Donovan Dijak, and his brief AEW appearance earlier this year before returning to WWE. Roman Reigns also had plenty to say following Monday's heated contract signing with Seth Rollins. After Rollins stood tall by delivering a Stomp on Raw, Reigns fired back on social media, claiming every major accomplishment of Rollins' career happened because of him while warning that The Bloodline could "end" him for the disrespect. We discuss the latest chapter in one of WWE's greatest rivalries and what it means heading into their World Heavyweight Championship match at SummerSlam. We also discuss the latest speculation surrounding Bayley's WWE future after Mercedes Moné once again fueled rumors with another social media tease. Following Bayley's Raw confrontation with Lyra Valkyria, Moné posted an hourglass GIF just weeks after sharing a WrestleDream graphic featuring herself against Bayley under her real name, Davina Rose. We discuss why fans continue to speculate about Bayley's future while emphasizing that there is currently no confirmation she is leaving WWE or signing with AEW. Over in AEW, one of the biggest stories isn't happening inside the ring but in the courtroom. Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is facing a major legal challenge after a coalition of 12 state attorneys general filed a federal antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the merger. Led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the states argue the deal would combine two of Hollywood's five largest studios, reducing competition while leading to higher prices, fewer theatrical releases, and less content. Paramount maintains the merger is pro-competitive, expects to receive final European Union approval on July 22, and is still targeting a September closing despite the lawsuit. We discuss why the case could have long-term implications for AEW, whose multi-year media rights agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery includes Dynamite on TBS, Collision on TNT, and streaming on Max. While nothing changes for AEW today and its current television deal remains fully intact, the lawsuit creates uncertainty surrounding the future ownership of AEW's broadcast partner and what that could mean whenever the company's next media rights negotiations begin. Over in AEW, the company heads to Boston riding significant momentum after Beach Break delivered its largest television audience in years. We break down Wrestlenomics reporting that Beach Break averaged 773,000 viewers, up 22 percent from the previous week while finishing No. 4 on cable in the key demographic. We also discuss Fightful Select's report that AEW officials were thrilled with both the television numbers and Kenny Omega versus MJF, along with confirmation that the match's memorable table spot paid tribute to Mick Foley's iconic Mankind bump. Looking ahead to Dynamite, Kenny Omega celebrates becoming a two-time AEW World Champion as AEW continues building toward Redemption later this month, while WrestleTix reports Boston ticket sales have climbed to 2,628 distributed. We also discuss Hangman Page's emotional return to AEW Collision after nearly four months away. Reflecting on his inability to ever challenge for the AEW World Championship again following his Revolution loss to MJF, Page made it clear he's turning his attention toward new goals, teasing future pursuits of Kevin Knight's TNT Championship and Kyle Fletcher's International Championship as he begins the next chapter of his AEW career. From there, we head to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where G1 Climax 36 is officially underway. We recap opening night from Chicago as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji defeated Konosuke Takeshita in the main event to earn his first two tournament points alongside Jake Lee, Yuto-Ice, Hirooki Goto, Ryohei Oiwa, Aaron Wolf, OSKAR, Zack Sabre Jr., and Callum Newman. We discuss the early standings, Gabe Kidd's visa-related absence, the history and prestige of the G1 Climax, and preview another loaded weekend of tournament action. Plus, we preview the week ahead across professional wrestling, including AEW Dynamite featuring Kenny Omega's World Championship Celebration, NXT, AAA on FOX, AEW Collision, TNA Impact, the opening week of G1 Climax 36, Saturday Night's Main Event from Madison Square Garden, and everything else to watch across WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, and the NWA. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.  

Kurt Angle grabs the mic before the main event and announces he has an apology to make for kissing Stephanie McMahon. He's sorry he didn't do it sooner. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani recap SummerSlam 2000, live from Raleigh, North Carolina on August 27, 2000.The love triangle runs through the whole show. Stephanie tells her makeup artist backstage that Kurt is a good kisser. Angle's pre-match promo drops the line "I gave your wife the kind of passion you could never give her." Then the Spanish announce table breaks early, Angle is immediately concussed, and the main event somehow has to keep going.The match of the night is the first-ever Tables, Ladders and Chairs match between Edge and Christian, the Hardy Boyz, and the Dudley Boyz, which Tommy and Rob call a blueprint for an even better version at WrestleMania the following year. Earlier, Shane McMahon climbs 75 feet up the entrance scaffolding trying to escape Steve Blackman, takes a kendo stick to the back, and falls in one of the biggest bumps either host has ever seen.Other major discussion points include:- Chyna pins Trish Stratus to become two-time Intercontinental Champion in a mixed tag with a stipulation that creates more problems than it solves- JR pays Tazz back by smashing the same candy jar Tazz used on Lawler weeks earlier over his head to help the King get the win, though Tommy and Rob agree Tazz deserved better from the whole feud- Road Dogg and X-Pac finally collide but their slow-burn DX breakup never generated enough heat for the match to land- Jericho and Benoit put on a solid two-out-of-three falls match in 13 minutes, though Tommy argues the stipulation demands more time and the feud deserved a cleaner finish- The show opens with a Fellini-inspired David Sahadi short film that Tommy and Rob call one of the most interesting pay-per-view cold opens of the Attitude Era- Kane and Undertaker brawl on the outside with the bell never ringing, in a match the hosts agree did nothing to elevate either man---Just announced! Rob and Tommy announce the launch of their brand new Patreon featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. New watch along added: Dick the Bruiser vs. Verne GagneThe first watch along includes Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera---00:00 Intro and Welcome to SummerSlam 2000 / Raleigh, NC / Gate Figures05:27 Card Structure Discussion and the David Sahadi Opening Film11:44 Meltzer and Keller Review SummerSlam14:53 Right to Censor vs Too Cool & Rikishi19:44 Heat Recap: The Kiss Aftermath / Kurt Angle Arrives21:01 Road Dogg vs X-Pac / The DX Breakup Falls Flat24:26 Chyna & Eddie Guerrero Backstage / Trish and Val's Tension30:09 Intercontinental Championship: Chyna & Eddie vs Val Venis & Trish Stratus37:33 Stephanie in the Makeup Chair: Kurt Is a Good Kisser38:23 Jerry Lawler vs Tazz / JR's Candy Jar Revenge47:18 Steve Blackman vs Shane McMahon (Hardcore Championship) / The Scaffold Fall52:22 Chris Jericho vs Chris Benoit (Two-Out-of-Three Falls)57:08 The First-Ever TLC Match: Edge & Christian vs Hardy Boyz vs Dudley Boyz1:03:19 Triple H Confronts Stephanie About the Kiss1:04:03 Thong Stinkface Match: Cat vs Terry1:08:39 Kane vs Undertaker (The Bell Never Rings)1:11:50 WWF Championship Triple Threat: The Rock vs Triple H vs Kurt Angle1:19:01 Overall Show Breakdown and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WWE SmackDown #210 - August 14th, 2003: Mr McMahon continues his SmackDown takeover by forcing Stephanie McMahon into a match against A-Train!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.

Kurt Angle dismisses the EMTs from Stephanie McMahon's room, tells her he really cares for her, and kisses her to close the show. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani break down the August 24, 2000 edition of WWF SmackDown, the final episode before SummerSlam 2000, live from the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana.The whole episode builds around one question: will Stephanie pick Triple H or Kurt Angle as her mixed tag partner? The McMahon family love triangle is at full boil, and the final two minutes of the show are, as Tommy puts it, maybe the most melodramatic moment in WWE history.Chris Jericho rolls out a Benoit photoshop promo that Tommy and Rob agree is well below the level of their blood feud, complete with Dr. Seuss rhymes. Benoit fires back with his own "picture." In the Tazz/Lawler saga, Tazz spray-paints Lawler's rental car, smashes the window, and finds J.R. in the passenger seat.Other major discussion points include:- Rikishi moons Right to Censor, wins his match against the Goodfather, and teases Stevie Richards with the stink face before Bull Buchanan pulls him out at the last second to save the heat for SummerSlam- The six-person tag (Trish/Val/Test vs Chyna, Eddie Guerrero, and Steve Blackman) ends when Val's nunchuck attack on Blackman backfires and takes out Test instead- Kurt Angle pitches himself as Stephanie's partner backstage, promising the match won't last more than three minutes. Triple H then storms out when Stephanie suggests Angle made good points about the hothead thing, proving the critique in real time- Road Dogg and X-Pac lose a handicap match to Undertaker in what Tommy and Rob call the least heated angle heading into SummerSlam- A full breakdown of the SummerSlam 2000 card- The WWF's SmackDown Your Vote campaign, a partnership with MTV's Rock the Vote driven by the looming threat of censorship from the Parent Television Council---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 Intro03:29 Stephanie Demands a Rematch09:37 Backstage: Triple H Proves Angle Right About the Hothead Thing10:29 Rikishi Moons Right to Censor15:17 Eddie Guerrero & Chyna Backstage 21:47 Trish Stratus & Val Venis vs Chyna, Eddie Guerrero & Steve Blackman27:32 Backstage: Kurt Angle Pitches Himself as Stephanie's Partner29:26 Tazz Spray-Paints Lawler's Rental Car 34:47 Chris Jericho's Terrible Benoit Photoshops39:12 Benoit Responds with His Own "Picture"42:13 DX vs Undertaker (Handicap Match) / The Slow-Burn Breakup That Isn't Working44:06 Triple H Storms Out on Stephanie / SmackDown Your Vote46:34 Saturn vs Al Snow / The Thong Stinkface Match Is Set for SummerSlam48:55 Jericho & Hardies vs Benoit & Edge & Christian51:01 Triple H Confronts Angle Backstage / The Rock's Big Easy Promo53:03 Main Event: The Rock & Lita vs Kurt Angle & Stephanie McMahon55:33 Epilogue: Kurt Angle Kisses Stephanie McMahon to End the Show56:34 Analysis: Is This the Best SummerSlam Go-Home Angle Ever?1:02:29 The SummerSlam 2000 Card Is SetFollow 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.

In this week's Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (6-30-2016) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller's live interview with former WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck (2011-2014). They discussed hot topics in pro wrestling including WWE roster split insights, backstage details on how Smackdown was written, Stephanie McMahon's self-awareness, Roman Reigns suspension, origins and evolution of The Shield's perception by Vince McMahon, Brock Lesnar's UFC-WWE connection, Vince McMahon backstage stories, and much much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston play the audio of voice messages from Vince McMahon and Ari Emanuel concerning the WWE transaction process and Stephanie McMahon's role in the story. Plus: Janel Grant's latest posts, NXT's viewership for the Great American Bash on CW, WWE counters AEW All In with an NXT & AAA doubleheader in August & Brett Lauderdale comments on the state of Triller.00:00:00 Start00:01:00 Audio released of Ari Emanuel's 2022 offer of legal help to Vince McMahon00:10:14 Ari Emanuel's voicemail from Sept. 16, 202200:15:27 Emanuel's voicemail to Vince on Sept. 19, 202200:22:36 Vince McMahon's message to Ari on Dec. 13, 202200:36:51 Latest posts by Janel Grant 00:49:21 NXT Great American Bash viewership on CW01:00:52 Brett Lauderdale comments on Triller & MyAEW01:08:40 Independent contractor John CenaMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston play the audio of voice messages from Vince McMahon and Ari Emanuel concerning the WWE transaction process and Stephanie McMahon's role in the story. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/NvzxZeXK1sgPlus: NXT's viewership for the Great American Bash on CW, WWE counters AEW All In with an NXT & AAA doubleheader in August & more. Topics this week include:Audio released of Ari Emanuel's 2022 offer of legal help to Vince McMahonJanel Grant's latest post about WWE's investigation in 2022NXT Great American Bash viewership on CWNXT & AAA running a doubleheader against All In LondonBrett Lauderdale on sticking with Triller, per FightfulJohn Cena daring to leverage his IP years ago Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lita wins the Women's Championship from Stephanie McMahon with The Rock as special guest referee in a main event! Tommy Blacha calls one of the greatest convoluted booked gaga matches of the Attitude Era. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani break down the August 21, 2000 edition of WWF Monday Night Raw, live from the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana, six days before SummerSlam 2000.The show opens with The Rock cutting a Louisiana-specific promo before Mick Foley gives him the night off and announces two title matches for the evening: Shane McMahon vs. Steve Blackman for the Hardcore Championship and Stephanie's Women's Championship defense against Lita, with The Rock serving as special guest referee. In the chaotic main event, Triple H and Kurt Angle accompany Stephanie to ringside with the Hardy Boys in Lita's corner. At the decisive moment, Angle accidentally nails Triple H with a belt while trying to interfere, The Rock delivers a Rock Bottom to Angle, and Lita hits a moonsault on Stephanie to win the Women's Championship.Earlier in the night, Shane McMahon sneaks a kendo stick into the Hardcore title match and cracks Steve Blackman across the skull to steal the championship, only for Foley to immediately book him into a rematch at SummerSlam. In their tag match, Triple H pins Farooq for the win but conspicuously hangs back while Bradshaw drops Kurt Angle with a Clothesline from Hell, planting seeds of tension between the two allies heading into Sunday.Other major discussion points include:- Mick Foley adds a wrinkle to the IC title picture: if Eddie Guerrero or Chyna pins Val Venis or Trish Stratus in their tag match, they become the new Intercontinental Champion- Kane destroys Rikishi with three vicious chair shots before Right to Censor prevents Too Cool from making the save- Jerry Lawler hides behind a pile of equipment backstage and drops it on an unsuspecting Taz to get his revenge before sliding back out to commentary- Tommy reads from both the Wrestling Observer and the Pro Wrestling Torch on why Big Show was sent home, covering conditioning concerns, attitude, and a herniated disc- Kurt Angle tells Stephanie he's thinking of leaving the McMahon family; Stephanie begs him to stay in a scene Tommy credits to writer Brian Gewirtz- Steve Austin has been medically cleared and is expected back imminently---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 Intro03:25 The Observer and Torch Debate WWF's Booking Pace05:49 The Rock's Louisiana Promo09:47 Foley Gives The Rock the Night Off / SummerSlam Matches Announced14:32 Jerry Lawler Ambushes Taz Backstage15:22 The Hardy Boyz vs The Dudley Boyz / Edge & Christian on Commentary17:02 Val Venis & Trish Stratus vs Crash Holly & Ivory20:15 Foley Puts the Intercontinental Title on the Line in the Tag Match22:27 Kane Destroys Rikishi / Right to Censor Stops Too Cool23:15 The Dirt Sheets: What Really Happened to Big Show30:28 The Acolytes vs Kurt Angle & Triple H / Triple H Leaves Angle to the Wolves33:06 Right to Censor Promo / Foley's Shrimp Etouffee Bit / RTC vs Too Cool & Rikishi Set36:20 Shane's Mean Street Posse Scheme Backfires / Angle Threatens to Walk Out38:13 Chris Jericho vs Perry Saturn / Benoit Runs Down / Angle's Olympic Wrestling Lesson40:55 Steve Blackman vs Test (Hardcore 24/7) / Shane McMahon Wins the Hardcore Championship43:05 Shane's Hardcore Title Problem / Foley Books SummerSlam Rematch / Edge & Christian vs DX Set44:48 Edge & Christian vs DX for the Tag Team Championships46:11 Main Event: Lita vs Stephanie McMahon for the Women's Championship / The Rock as Special Guest Referee54:06 Was This the First Women's Main Event in Raw History?58:18 Steve Austin Cleared to Wrestle / Expected Back Soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

WWE SmackDown #207 - July 24th, 2003: John Cena declares his lust for Stephanie McMahon in a mind-boggling segment mere hours away from WWE Vengeance.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.

Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the epic August 7, 2000, episode of Raw live from Madison Square Garden. WWF pulls out all the stops for the New York City crowd on the road to SummerSlam. The main event scene is on fire as Mick Foley books two massive matches: The Rock defending the WWF Championship against Chris Benoit in a No DQ match, and a Triple Threat Number One Contender match featuring Triple H, Kurt Angle, and Chris Jericho.The soap opera drama continues as Stephanie McMahon and Triple H attempt to reconcile, but Kurt Angle and Just Joe keep stirring the pot. The broadcast closes with a massive moment for the WWE fans when The Rock delivers a Rock Bottom to Stephanie McMahon!Other major discussion points include:- The Undertaker returning from his honeymoon to exact brutal revenge on Big Show.- The Goodfather cementing Right to Censor's dominance by powerbombing Victoria through a table.- Taz insulting Jim Ross and getting punched out by Jerry Lawler.- Chyna stepping into a six person tag team match to help Eddie Guerrero defeat Val Venis and T&A.- X-Pac using low blows to defeat Rikishi while Road Dogg interferes.0:00 Intro and the Magic of Madison Square Garden6:53 The Rock Challenges Chris Benoit12:23 X-Pac vs. Rikishi18:06 Right to Censor, The Protest, and The Goodfather's Brutal Powerbomb28:16 Eddie Guerrero, Chyna, and Too Cool vs. Val Venis and T&A34:36 Just Joe Stirs Up Trouble Between Kurt Angle and Triple H36:47 Stephanie McMahon Apologizes and Mick Foley Books the Main Events39:06 The Rock vs. Chris Benoit for the WWF Championship41:25 Taz Insults Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler46:53 The Undertaker Throws Big Show Off the Stage!50:29 Main Event: Triple H vs. Kurt Angle vs. Chris Jericho54:04 The Rock Rock Bottoms Everyone56:59 Outro and Final ThoughtsFollow 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 to review an action packed episode of SmackDown from August 3, 2000 in Birmingham, Alabama.The soap opera drama surrounding the McMahon Helmsley era reaches new heights on the road to SummerSlam. Stephanie McMahon demands space from Triple H after the controversial ending to the previous Raw. Kurt Angle is more than happy to step in as a friend, leading to a massive six person main event where Stephanie McMahon secures the pinfall over Lita and celebrates in the arms of the Olympic gold medalist while Triple H watches in jealousy.Tommy Blacha also sheds light on the WWF infiltrating the political conventions and the push to get WWE fans registered to vote. Inside the ring, Big Show continues his path of destruction by chokeslamming Kane through the stage during a chaotic tag team match featuring The Rock and Chris Benoit.Other major discussion points include:- The Rock delivering a hilarious promo mocking Chris Benoit.- Edge and Christian laying the groundwork for TLC by delivering a con-chair-to to Jeff Hardy.- Right to Censor officially closing the APA's office for business.- X-Pac and Road Dogg picking up singles victories over Too Cool.- Steve Blackman retaining the Hardcore Championship against Perry Saturn with help from Al Snow.- A look back at a loaded episode of Sunday Night Heat featuring Eddie Guerrero, Chyna, Taz, and Val Venis.0:00 Intro and Memories of Birmingham6:56 Triple H and Trish Stratus Try to Apologize7:48 Scotty 2 Hotty vs. X-Pac13:00 Stephanie McMahon Needs Space and Kurt Angle Steps In14:22 Shane McMahon's New Alliance22:02 Eddie Guerrero and Rikishi vs. Val Venis and Taz26:46 Mick Foley Books the Main Event27:56 Matt Hardy vs. Edge and the Con-Chair-To30:06 The Rock Mocks Chris Benoit31:57 The Rock and Kane vs. Big Show and Chris Benoit34:55 Right to Censor Clears Out The Acolytes Office35:31 Steve Blackman vs. Perry Saturn for the Hardcore Championship36:47 The Acolytes vs. Right to Censor38:46 Road Dogg vs. Grandmaster Sexay41:10 The SummerSlam Commercial42:48 Main Event: Triple H, Kurt Angle, and Stephanie McMahon vs. The Dudley Boyz and Lita48:03 Michael Cole at the RNC and WWF Voter Turnout52:39 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.

Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani are back to review the final Raw of July 2000 from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.This episode dives into the crossover between professional wrestling and mainstream pop culture, detailing The Rock appearing at the political conventions and the WWF launching a campaign to get WWE fans to register to vote. Inside the ring, the soap opera drama reaches a boiling point when Triple H tries to apologize to Stephanie McMahon, only to be caught in another compromising hammerlock position. The chaotic backstage segments culminate in Mick Foley booking a massive intergender tag team main event featuring The Rock and Lita taking on Triple H and Trish Stratus.Other major discussion points include:- The Acolytes interrupting a Right to Censor promo to fight for their rights.- Edge and Christian drawing massive heat by mocking the Atlanta Braves before battling The Hardy Boyz.- Steve Blackman and Al Snow uniting to ambush Road Dogg and X-Pac.- Taz taking a stink face during a hard hitting matchup against Rikishi.- Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit continuing their alliance in a tag team bout against The Dudley Boyz.- A beautiful on air tribute to legendary wrestling broadcaster Gordon Solie.0:00 Intro and the WWF at the 2000 Political Conventions8:29 Tribute to Gordon Solie11:51 Massive Ratings for Raw and Outdrawing Preseason Football21:26 Steve Blackman and Al Snow Attack DX23:53 Triple H Apologizes to Stephanie McMahon28:08 Mick Foley Fakes Tears and Books the Main Event31:14 Edge and Christian Mock the Atlanta Braves34:24 The Hardy Boyz vs. Edge and Christian36:22 Shane McMahon Coaches His Team39:02 Trish Stratus Apologizes to Stephanie McMahon40:52 Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit vs. The Dudley Boyz43:29 Triple H Shows Stephanie McMahon the Hammerlock44:41 Right to Censor Confronts The Acolytes48:03 Michael Cole at the RNC and the WWF Voter Block52:39 Rikishi vs. Taz1:02:54 Eddie Guerrero and Chyna vs. Perry Saturn and Val Venis1:05:02 Kane vs. Big Show1:06:02 Main Event: The Rock and Lita vs. Triple H and Trish StratusFollow 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.

In this week's Interview Classic podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (5-12-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed ex-WWE creative team member Alex Greenfield. Alex talked about his time on WWE's Creative Team in 2005-2006, thoughts on the brand split and first-hand stories of why it never reached its potential, plus fascinating insights into the McMahon Family with blunt comments on Shane, funny stories on Vince McMahon (including what he believes Vince would have done if he weren't a pro wrestling promoter), and reasons for his fondness for Stephanie McMahon. Great stories, great insights, and great analysis of the 2005-2006 time and today's push of Roman Reigns and similarities he sees between Roman and a candidate to be a top top star for WWE in the mid-2000s. A must-listen.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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.

Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the chaotic July 24, 2000 episode of Raw, taking place just one night after the critically acclaimed Fully Loaded pay per view event.Tommy Blacha opens up about the shifting backstage culture in WWF during the summer of 2000, explaining how corporate analytics and the lack of competition from WCW led management to second guess successful creative decisions. The guys also discuss the stark contrast between the relentless pacing of the Attitude Era and the commercial heavy broadcasts of modern wrestling television.Inside the ring, Mick Foley establishes new rules to keep The Rock under control, while Shane McMahon and Big Show form a shocking new alliance to destroy The Undertaker. Chris Jericho hunts down Triple H for a backstage brawl, and The Hardy Boyz, Edge, Christian, and The Dudley Boyz tear the house down in a massive triple threat match for the Tag Team Championship.Other major discussion points include:- Perry Saturn capturing the European Championship in a triple threat match against Eddie Guerrero and Dean Malenko.- The Godfather losing to Bull Buchanan after interference from Steven Richards.- Lita taking the fight to Trish Stratus and Stephanie McMahon in a strap match.- The massive main event featuring The Rock and Kane taking on Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit.- An analysis of the record breaking cable television ratings drawn by this specific episode of Raw.0:00 Intro 2:43 The Pacing of Old Raw vs. Modern WWE7:37 Tommy Blacha Misses Raw for WWF New York Meetings8:58 Mick Foley Adds a DQ Stipulation for The Rock17:04 Road Dogg vs. Steve Blackman21:03 Discussing the Downfall of WCW Nitro24:42 Triple H Arrives Late and Smashes Flowers28:22 Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon Confront Lita29:54 The Godfather vs. Bull Buchanan38:32 The Undertaker vs. Kurt Angle and Big Show's Heel Turn45:45 Chris Jericho and Triple H Brawl Backstage49:11 Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Taz52:55 The Hardy Boyz vs. Edge and Christian vs. The Dudley Boyz for the Tag Team Championship56:40 Lita vs. Trish Stratus in a Strap Match59:21 Main Event: The Rock and Kane vs. Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit1:02:24 The Massive Record Breaking Cable Ratings1:05:05 Backstage News: Big Show, Lilian Garcia, and TazFollow 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.

WWE SmackDown #202 - Mr America was HULK HOGAN ALL ALONG!! Also, Zack Gowan battles for his wrestling life, teaming with Stephanie McMahon to battle Big Show in the main event.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.

WWE business interests found the spotlight as NXT introduced a bevy of new wrestlers and AEW continued its road to Double or Nothing 2026 -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down! Host Adam Silverstein opens the show joined by co-host Chris Vannini to cover a variety of WWE items [1:35], including future WrestleMania sites, AI usage and the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame. "The Silver King" then focuses on NXT [45:30] and AEW [1:07:20] where EVIL and Lizzy Rain led a slew of debuting superstars, Saquon Shugars and Wren Sinclair were delightfully featured, Ricky Saints went out on his back to Shiloh Hill, Darby Allin's angst with MJF continued as his title reign expanded, Kevin Knight picked up a significant victory, and Will Ospreay accepted help from Jon Moxley and the Death Riders. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

0:21 – Sol Ruca & Jojo Siwa's brutal moment2:58 – Is Tony D'Angelo the worst NXT champ ever?10:27 – Bronn Breaker's future & OBA's momentum15:57 – Brock Lesnar retirement: Is Summer Slam the final match?22:58 – Billy Gunn on what's wrong with modern wrestling25:33 – Fan reactions to Billy Gunn's comments36:32 – WWE going to Saudi Arabia during a war zone41:21 – TKO CEO Mark Shapiro audio: "Making enemies is fine"46:09 – Shapiro celebrates fans paying $1,000/year for sports59:39 – CM Punk confronts a fan; fan entitlement is getting worse1:01:43 – TKO is breeding entitled fans1:05:19 – Booker T's WrestleMania hotel horror story1:11:54 – Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary review1:19:33 – Moments of genuine humanity in the Hogan doc1:33:36 – Stephanie McMahon & Paige's emotional interview1:42:00 – Dream Legends House cast1:48:49 – Jim Cornett appreciation & outroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Brim, Kim and Mr. Greer are back at it again. Apart from all the usual shenanigans, the gang chats about everything in pop culture with all the trimmings as they discuss the Wrestlemania, Brock Lesnar retired from the business, and CM Punk protects his wife AJ Lee from a stalker. They discuss the new Street Fighter film, Sycho Sid's son being pissed at WWE, and they chat about Stephanie McMahon's induction into the Hall of Fame. The crew also chats about 20 years of Hannah Montana, the Michael Jackson film, and how the Roommates movie on Netflix is a must see. The cast talks about how John Legend resembles Arthur, Val Kilmer filming a new movie posthumously, and how Cher is a surprise grandmother. They talk about Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence sharing a new grandchild, Mandolorian and Grogu coming soon, and the end of an era with Chris Meloni being done with Law & Order. The crew also discusses The Phantom coming back, and Disneyland going old school. The crew chats about entertainment news, opinions and other cool stuff and things. Enjoy.Wherever you listen to podcasts & www.thegrindhouseradio.comhttps://linktr.ee/thegrindhouseradio

In this special WrestleMania edition of Kliq This, Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver check in to break down the sheer madness of wrestling's biggest weekend. While the world watches the spectacle on screen, Nash provides a veteran's perspective on the logistical chaos happening backstage and in the rafters. From the massive production hurdles to the reality of talent relations during a stadium show, this episode captures the high-stakes energy of a weekend where every minute is accounted for—sometimes literally. The centerpiece of the episode is a deep dive into the WWE Hall of Fame, where Nash recounts the "One Minute Rule" that governed his induction speech for Dennis Rodman. He pulls back the curtain on the tight scripting and the physical presence of Vince McMahon at rehearsal, detailing a moment where the "Dream Maker" himself stepped in to keep the production moving. Nash reflects on how the "taboo" of mentioning Vince has evolved into a new era of transparency under the current regime. The conversation takes a legendary turn as Nash shares his personal interactions with the icons of the industry, including a candid conversation with John Cena regarding his retirement tour. Nash breaks down the psychology of the Cena character and the "smiling" farewell, while also touching on the emotional experience of seeing the next generation of the McMahon family growing up within the business. It's a rare look at the enduring personal bonds that persist long after the cameras stop rolling. Wrapping up the session, the duo tackles everything from the grueling "Road to WrestleMania" schedule to the current state of NXT and the global reach of the brand. Whether he's debating the merits of Will Ospreay, recounting his days as a bouncer at the Cheetah in Atlanta, or explaining why he's officially "rounding up" his age to 67, Kevin Nash remains the most unfiltered voice in the game. This is Kliq This at its most topical, recorded in the heart of the WrestleMania whirlwind. BlueChew-Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code NASH. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. Cash App-Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6om02z #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. BetterWild-Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/KLIQ 00:00 Kliq this #198: Hall of Fame 00:34 INTRO 01:27 Nash's Voice 02:27 No Hydraulic Microphone 09:50 Is the acceptance speech written for you? 11:47 NO FOOD for the Talent 12:19 5.1 inches 15:11 WWE World vs Wrestlecon 19:04 BREAK CASH APP 22:05 LV Limo Driver 26:54 Was the WWE Driver a RIB? 28:00 Running into John Cena 28:51 John Cena Net Worth 30:02 Running into Stephanie McMahon + daughters 33:54 VKM's Presence 35:42 HOF runs Too Short? 40:02 BREAK BETTERWILD 42:10 Becoming Bouncer at the Cheetah 45:32 Mando is leaving? 46:57 When VKM realized too late that Nash should be a heel 53:18 Dennis Rodman 55:20 Never Changing the Setlist 56:51 The power of "THE ROAD" 01:00:41 Vinyl 01:04:05 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:04:05 Moon Landing 01:06:44 Sade Date 01:08:27 Mt NASHMORE MOB MOVIES 01:13:44 ‌ 01:13:44 Nash's Voice 01:14:19 Getting Fined 01:15:29 ASKNASH 01:18:26 Sid's Induction 01:19:43 Saudi Mania? 01:21:06 Watching MORE Wrestling? 01:21:32 Was VKM present? 01:24:56 HOF Bi Yearly? 01:25:36 JCW 01:26:32 Seeing Vince Russo 01:27:09 OUTRO

WWE SmackDown #201 - Stephanie McMahon brings back the US Title and a tournament begins to crown a new champion.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.

It's WWE WrestleMania season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card! Ryan and Richard Leightly Jr. preview Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Bob Colling Jr. preview AJ Styles induction into the WWE Hall of Fame at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Brandon Janeau preview GUNTHER vs Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and JT Rozzero preview Stephanie McMahon's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and JayxCruz preview Finn Balor vs Dominik Mysterio at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Hollywood Dave Rowlands preview Sid's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Mike Eller preview Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer for the Women's World Title at WrestleMania 42.    

0:00 — Intro / Io Sky & WWE's censorship problem1:55 — Tiffany Stratton, Maxine, and chasing the Mandy Rose dragon4:59 — WWE's Puritan censorship on Netflix & the self-inflicted PG problem11:02 — CM Punk's Raw promo: breaking down what worked and why Roman can't respond15:27 — The Pat McAfee SmackDown segment: death rattle wrestling16:55 — Roman Reigns' limitations: prepped but can't improv20:46 — What Roman SHOULD say to get real heat on Punk29:14 — Cody Rhodes crowd backlash & the Randy Orton/Pat McAfee pairing problem37:17 — Why Cody needs to turn heel & the Stephanie McMahon missed opportunity44:29 — Gunther being criminally misused — the Larry Bird analogy51:28 — TKO inserting themselves into creative? Celebrity overload in WWE55:41 — The celebrity problem: Logan Paul, IShowSpeed, Tom Brady & more1:05:52 — AJ Lee's return: is this the right version of her character?1:09:00 — Kairi Sane & Asuka/Damage CTRL situation1:15:24 — Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar: WrestleMania's real main event?1:18:20 — The Goldberg/Brock problem — will they screw up Oba's moment?1:25:47 — Gunther interference theory: Brock puts over two guys on the way out?1:28:35 — How does Seth Rollins ruin the Brock/Oba match?1:32:20 — Pat McAfee's SmackDown ratings bomb & the Ari Emanuel/Stallone comparison1:35:47 — Wrap-up / Alberto Del Rio arrested againBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

In a bizarre week, we saw Stephanie McMahon return to slap Cody Rhodes. Pat McAfee is revealed as the mystery caller with Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi continue to build nicely and much more!Go AD-FREE at Patreon.com/WWEPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Historically, which wrestler do you think would be the best at age 55? (0:40)David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show discussing Chris Jericho's return to AEW (2:49). Then, as the card for WrestleMania shapes, they discuss the following: Stephanie McMahon confronts Cody Rhodes (23:39) Who could Randy Orton be talking to on the phone? (31:21) LA Knight attacks iShowSpeed at his home (43:12) The Hurt Syndicate is back in business. (50:44) NXT Stand and Deliver preview (1:00:41) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and  Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam and Michael preview tonight's Friday Night SmackDown and discuss...Will Cody Rhodes take Stephanie McMahon's advice?Who is Randy Orton's mystery caller?Could Chelsea Green RETURN from injury?What next for Carmelo Hayes?The end of The MFTs?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Road to WrestleMania is rarely smooth and the commute to Las Vegas for 42 is no different. This week O'Shea and TJ react to the last episodes of SmackDown & Raw, including: the the heat between Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan, the return of Stephanie McMahon and her slapping Cody Rhodes, why Gunther attacked Seth Rollins and what does it mean, plus so much more. They also have a message for fans and their expectations when meeting athletes outside of the workplace. Plus, they discuss the crowd reaction to TNA World Champion Mike Santana at this week's NXT show at Madison Square Garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WWE WrestleMania 42 has gone through a few adjustments as AEW Dynasty 2026 continues building slowly -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down! Host Adam Silverstein welcomes returning co-host Chris Vannini for his take on the week in WWE [5:15], including what to make of Randy Orton's voices, Stephanie McMahon's appearance, Jelly Roll's prominence, iShowSpeed's usage and the CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns attack. "The Silver King" then tackles the week in AEW [56:10] as Chris Jericho returned, MJF and Kenny Omega exchanged pot shots, Will Ospreay nearly got his head taken off and creative largely confounded tow weeks before a pay-per-view. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Joe and Anthony break down a chaotic Monday Night RAW, tearing into WWE's last-minute WrestleMania card-building in Madison Square Garden. From Dan Hausen's "merch goblin" gimmick to the rushed Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar build. They also dig into the Seth Rollins/Gunther pairing that came out of nowhere, Cody Rhodes getting embarrassed by Stephanie McMahon, CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns feeling backwards, and the overcrowded celebrity situation at WrestleMania. Plus, a tribute mention for Kevin Castle.0:00 – Intro & WWE Building the WrestleMania Card Last Minute0:54 – Is There a Reason WWE Holds the Card Back?1:52 – Dan Hausen / The Merch Goblin Debate5:01 – Dan Hausen as a Meme Wrestler & Internet Crossover5:58 – WWE Signs Ricky Starks & Ethan Page13:31 – MSG Raw Recap: Half the Mania Card Announced in One Night14:32 – The Names on the Ring Canvas Stunt17:50 – John Cena as WrestleMania Host — Desperation or Strategy?20:16 – Seth Rollins vs. Gunther: Where Did This Come From?42:17 – Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar: Rushed & Poorly Built43:30 – "Obama vs. Barack Lesnar" & OBA's Potential Wasted48:34 – Penta & Kofi / The WrestleMania Ladder Match Clusterfuck49:27 – The Vision vs. The Usos & LA Knight Getting Buried Again56:06 – Jelly Roll at WrestleMania: Does It Make Sense?56:23 – Bad Bunny vs. Celebrity Wrestlers: Who Actually Works?58:40 – The Celebrity Royal Rumble Idea1:04:18 – Cody Rhodes Segment: Stephanie McMahon Slaps & Embarrasses Him1:12:14 – Finn Bálor vs. Dominic Mysterio Promo1:15:31 – CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns: Who's the Heel Here?1:17:29 – Roman Should Be Younger to Sell the "Old Man Punk" Angle1:20:39 – Raquel Rodriguez & Eo Sky Scare Moment1:25:43 – Outro & Kevin Castle Memorial Tribute Mention @iamjondraperBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Raw was live from Madison Square Garden last night, March 30th, 2026. A show that saw Stephanie McMahon return to confront Cody Rhodes, Oba Femi & Brock Lesnar have a stare-down, CM Punk & Roman Reigns are done talking, Gunther's WrestleMania opponent has been revealed, and much more!Go AD-FREE at Patreon.com/WWEPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

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Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray break down the two big confrontations on Monday Night RAW at Madison Square Garden between Cody Rhodes and Stephanie McMahon as well as Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tommy Dreamer breaks down everything that happened on RAW at Madison Square Garden between Roman & Punk and Rhodes & McMahon! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review a big edition of WWE Raw from MSG as Gunther & Seth Rollins' Mania plans are revealed, new tag champs are crowned, and Stephanie McMahon returns.XL: John & Wai discuss the handling of Steve Maclin's injury, TNA Rebellion, an alleged stabbing at an indie show, John Cena hosting WrestleMania & lots more. The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Steve Maclin's injury at Sacrifice TNA Rebellion lineup Mads Krule's incident at an RPW show in Illinois John Cena to host WrestleMania 42 AEW Dynamite's largest audience since 2024 NXT & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Monday: Rewind-A-Raw XLWednesday: Rewind-A-Wai - Joey Janela's Spring Break 2 Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XL Thursday: Collision CourseFriday: Daredevil Born Again - Season 2 Ep. 2 Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLFREE Shows:Monday: Rewind-A-RawTuesday: upNXTWednesday: Rewind-A-DynamiteThursday: Pollock & Thurston (8:30 pm ET)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSaturday: NXT Stand & Deliver ReviewPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnAd Inquiries: info@truenativemedia.comBluesky: 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/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dadley Boyz chat about what happened on this week's episode of Monday Night RAW, including...CM Punk DESTROYS Roman Reigns!Gunther RETURNS!HUGE WrestleMania matches added!The Vision win the tag titles!Stephanie McMahon SLAPS Cody Rhodes?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MSidgwick@MichaelHamflett@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WWE's Road to WrestleMania 42 hit a speed bump before getting back in gear -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down! Host Adam Silverstein covers John Cena being tabbed as host [5:05] before tackling The Main Event [12:45] as CM Punk takes a psycho turn against Roman Reigns on Raw after SmackDown failed across the board building Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton. "The Silver King" dives into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [45:40], including GUNTHER attacking Seth Rollins, Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar becoming white hot, Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre delivering, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan reigniting, Penta getting a ladder match, Carmelo Hayes unceremoniously losing, Nick Aldis looking like an idiot and Jelly Roll being plastered across TV. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

ean Ross Sapp (@SeanRossSapp) reviews tonight's episode of WWE Raw, March 30, 2026 including: -World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and Roman Reigns meet once again -Brock Lesnar returns to Monday Night Raw -The Usos (c) vs. Logan Paul & Austin Theory for the WWE World Tag Team Championship in a New York Street Fight -The Irresistable Forces vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship -Penta (c) vs. Kofi Kingston for the Men's Intercontinental Championship -IYO SKY vs. Raquel Rodriguez EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fightful Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A MUST HAVE for wrestling fans! Watch all WWE shows with one Netflix subscription, and save HUNDREDS on AEW PPV events with a MYAEW subscription! Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code FIGHTFUL. BLUECHEW.COM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! It's always a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join. What do you do when you need to get people excited about WrestleMania? If you're WWE you just have everyone start jumping each other! Everybody from Drew McIntyre to Stephanie Vaquer to Matt Cardona to Roman Reigns decided that they will not be waiting for April's show to start the beatdowns. The Main Event WWE has revealed most if not all of its 2026 Hall of Fame Class. We're going to take a look at all of the names getting inducted this year and look back on some of our favorite past moments from the induction ceremony. This year we've got Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles, Demolition, Dennis Rodman and Sid Vicious. The Three Count Lindsey put over Bald Dwayne with hair. Julian put over Johnny Gargano remembering who he is. Danielle put over Eileen Skating.  Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org