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On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson fire up the time machine and take you back to one of the most important nights in wrestling history WrestleMania XIII from March 23, 1997 at the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago, Illinois! JR relives the iconic and industry changing double-turn between Bret "Hitman" Hart and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, breaking down why this moment redefined both men's careers and helped usher in a new era of professional wrestling. From Austin's gutsy, blood soaked performance to Bret's transformation into a bitter anti-hero, JR gives you a front-row seat to the magic as only he can. The guys also dig into the ripple effects of Shawn Michaels "losing his smile", the arrival and impact of Chyna, and the introduction of Ken Shamrock as a special referee. Plus, JR shares his thoughts on Sid's WWF Championship win over Bret, the road to Undertaker vs. Sid in the main event, and how all of it fit into the rapidly changing landscape of the business including the growing influence of ECW. Behind the scenes insight, unforgettable moments, and JR's signature storytelling make this a must-listen deep dive into a WrestleMania that changed everything. Business is about to pick up… on Grilling JR! MORGAN & MORGAN - Morgan & Morgan is America's Largest Injury Law Firm Morgan & Morgan is giving one lucky fan the chance to win $2,000 and 2x tickets to WrestleMania 42 on April 18th & 19th in Las Vegas! To enter, all you need to do is text 'HEAT42' to 4-THE-PEOPLE (484-373-6753) and follow the prompts in your text message. For The People. For The Fans. BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code JR at http://BlueChew.com SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson are back with a no holds barred conversation covering some of the hottest topics in professional wrestling and Eric is NOT pulling any punches! Eric kicks things off by breaking down why Randy Orton represents one of the last true "old school" performers in today's business, and what sets him apart from the modern era. Then, Bischoff sounds off on the idea of wrestling tribalism and why he believes it really only exists in one place. The discussion heats up as Eric gives major props to Brock Lesnar for going out of his way to elevate rising powerhouse Oba Femi, calling it exactly what the business needs more of. Eric gets candid about "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, admitting he understands the itch to return but explains why, in his opinion, it's never going to happen. Things get controversial as Eric reacts to Ricochet's recent comments, holding nothing back with his blunt take. And in true 83 Weeks fashion, the guys close things out with a wild what if scenario what would the wrestling world look like if Tony Khan had ever gotten the chance to bid on buying WWE? CHIME - Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to http://Chime.com/83WEEKS . MORGAN & MORGAN - Morgan & Morgan is America's Largest Injury Law Firm Morgan & Morgan is giving one lucky fan the chance to win $2,000 and 2x tickets to WrestleMania 42 on April 18th & 19th in Las Vegas! To enter, all you need to do is text 'HEAT42' to 4-THE-PEOPLE (484-373-6753) and follow the prompts in your text message. For The People. For The Fans. POLICYGENIUS - Head to http://policygenius.com/83WEEKS to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code 83WEEKS at http://BlueChew.com THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code 83WEEKS15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/83WEEKS15#theperfectjeanpod MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code 83WEEKS at http://shopmando.com ! #mandopod SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewitheric.com to learn more.
0:00 — Intro: Joe getting into the DanHausen thing; the show's chaos0:58 — WrestleMania build losing steam; San Antonio crowd praise2:15 — Randy Orton as the potential savior of WrestleMania's main event2:50 — Stone Cold Steve Austin's no-show on 3:16 Day in Texas5:34 — WWE's 31.6% ticket discount; bad sign for WrestleMania7:07 — Las Vegas WrestleMania costs; hotel prices skyrocketing8:18 — WWE slot machines; Whitney Houston jackpot story10:59 — Road Dogg returning to the ring? OVW referee injury incident14:43 — RAW recap begins; San Antonio crowd was the best of 202615:50 — Seth Rollins opener: henchmen, Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi breakdown19:15 — Oba Femi vs. Brock: rushed booking; should've been saved for SummerSlam20:53 — WWE's impatience problem: the "cookie" analogy22:11 — WWE's new creative director from CBS/NHL background26:52 — Oba Femi's Goldberg comparisons; concern about misuse27:59 — Natty Neidhart vs. Maxine Dupree feud falling apart31:24 — Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee; Bailey discussion35:00 — WWE's lack of blowoff matches; feuds never ending40:23 — Roman Reigns' terrible promo vs. CM Punk; "old" insult from a 40-year-old43:52 — Roman/Punk feud has no story; call for someone to turn heel47:00 — "Make someone a heel, you cowards"; Punk as potential heel49:16 — Roman's dentures; teeth jokes54:11 — Oba Femi possibly tearing up after powerbombing Brock55:37 — Wrapping up RAW; good matches (Stephanie Vaquer vs. Raquel); Latino appreciation night59:23 — Ricochet segment; why making fun of him gets big views1:03:05 — Sign-off; Patreon plug; see you ThursdayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
Ep 363 – Over the Edge 1999 “Evil is once perceived as what man did not understand, but now man understands it very well” A dark cloud hangs over this one 0:28 - Welcome 8:38 - OtE Opening 11:43 - X-Pac and Kane vs D'Lo Brown and Mark Henry (w/ Ivory) for the WWF Tag Team Championships 19:00 - Hardcore Holly vs Al Snow (w/ Head) for the WWF Hardcore Championship 23:28 – “We got big problems out here” 27:51 - Jeff Jarrett and Debra vs Val Venis and Nicole Bass in a Mixed-Tag match 35:12 - Road Dogg Jesse James vs Mr Ass Billy Gunn 39:23 - The Corporate Ministry (Big Bossman, The Acolytes (Bradshaw/Faarooq) and Viscera) vs the Union (Mankind, Test, Ken Shamrock and Big Show) in an 8-man Elimination match 46:15 – The Pronouncement and our Thoughts 58:03 - HHH (w/ Chyna) vs the Rock 1:03:40 - The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) vs Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWF Heavyweight Championship with Shane McMahon as the special guest referee 1:09:24 - Overall Thoughts 1:13:42 - Ready to Rumble – Taxi, Mister (1943) 1:17:48 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is “Chopping Block” by Eliot Pulse and “Ministry v3” by Jim Johnston Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX
Today's episode comes to you from the Blue Chew studio. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code Wrestle at http://BlueChew.com On this LIVE edition of Something To Wrestle, John "Bradshaw" Layfield and host Conrad Thompson crack open a few cold ones and dive deep into the legend of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin!
Joel (@JoelPearl) & Phil Lindsey review tonight's episode of WWE Raw, March 16, 2026, including: -Roman Reigns returns to Raw -Brock Lesnar waits for someone to answer his open challenge for WrestleMania 42 -Judgement Day speaks after turning on Finn Balor -AJ Lee (c) vs. Bayley for the Women's Intercontinental Championship -Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer vs. Raquel Rodriguez -Maxxine Dupri vs. Nattie -Original El Grande Americano vs. El Grande Americano 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! If you want to bet on Wrestling, or any other sport, check out our new partner where we get ALL of our odds! https://mybookie.website/joinwithFIGHTFUL and use the promo code FIGHTFUL. Deposit $100, get $50. Go in with $200, and they'll make it $100! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray celebrate 3:16 Day with the man himself -- WWE Hall of Famer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joins the show! 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.
GIVE US A HELL YEAH... WHAT? I SAID GIVE US A AWWWWWW HELLLLLL YEAH! 2026 marks 25 years of the Texas Rattlesnake himself, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and today is 3:16 Day on top of it, so lets roll the clock back and look at some older SCSA action figures along with some of the latest from Mattel. Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTubeStart creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more.Intro and other voices by Joe Azzarihttps://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombie DandiesProudly part of the Non-Productive Network
The first round of Wrestling Madness has arrived.64 wrestlers from across wrestling history entered the tournament… but only 32 will survive.In this episode of The It Doesn't Matter Podcast, the crew debates the entire Round of 64 bracket featuring legends, icons, and modern superstars.Dream matches.Wild debates.And some shocking eliminations.Which wrestlers advance to the Round of 32?Watch the full debate and let us know your picks in the comments.
We're joined by Rufi Thorpe, author of the book Margo's Got Money Troubles (which will also have a series on Apple TV soon). Bret Hart's match against Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13 and his infamous exit from WWF are both well documented; but in between those moments was a largely under-discussed heel turn that helped lay the foundation for the Attitude Era.
FOUR BABYFACES IN THE MAIN EVENT? Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius discuss the week that was on Raw and Smackdown, what if Stone Cold Steve Austin's career wasn't cut short by his neck injuries, and the 35 year anniversary of WrestleMania 7.
Today's episode comes to you from the Blue Chew studio. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code Wrestle at http://BlueChew.com On this REMIX episode of Something to Wrestle, Bruce Prichard and host Conrad Thompson travel back to 1997 to break down one of the most chaotic stops in the Attitude Era's early days In Your House 14: Revenge of the 'Taker. Bruce pulls back the curtain on the wild main event between The Undertaker and Mankind for the WWE Championship, including the shocking interference from Stone Cold Steve Austin that helped reshape the company's direction heading into the summer of 1997. The guys also discuss the rise of the edgy new WWF product, the growing tension between Austin and the establishment, and how characters like Bret Hart, Vader, and Rocky Maivia were fitting into a locker room that was rapidly evolving. MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code STW at http://shopmando.com ! #mandopod BLUECHEW - Today's episode comes to you from the Blue Chew studio. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code Wrestle at http://BlueChew.com FACTOR - Head to http://FactorMeals.com/wrestle50off and use code wrestle5Ooff to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. DRIP DROP - Go to http://www.dripdrop.com and use promo code WRESTLE for 20% off. SOUL - Make today a good day, and get yourself some Soul gummies. Right now, Soul is offering my audience 30% off your entire order! Go to http://GetSoul.com and use the code WRESTLE. POLICYGENIUS - Head to http://policygenius.com/WRESTLE to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.
Episode #316 (why do I hear breaking glass and Stone Cold Steve Austin walking out when I say that?) features Jimmy Motz from Norris (NE) and Jim Simons from Omaha Westside chatting it up about alot of late season topics, including getting ready for post season play, the important tasks you have to perform after the season concludes, rebounding and many more things! We had alot of fun putting this one together, so enjoy it!
Episode 124 of the On Da Mark Wrestling Podcast is here and the fellas are NOT holding back! Kayode officially inducts Dominic Mysterio into the Haters Club — but Joel fires back calling Dom the FUTURE of WWE. Is Dom a main eventer or stuck in the mid-card forever? The crew debates his ceiling, his promo delivery, and whether he'll win Money in the Bank this year.Plus, the guys break down the Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill social media war — is it a work or a shoot heading into WrestleMania? And big congrats to Penta on capturing the Intercontinental Championship! Who should challenge him next? Logan Paul?The episode wraps with a special WrestleMania Throwback segment revisiting the legendary WrestleMania 17 main event — Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin. Luis makes his case for why it's the greatest WrestleMania main event of all time, and the guys reminisce on what made the Attitude Era so special.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with YOUR take!
Ep 361 – No Mercy UK 1999 The Corporate Ministry gonna have NO MERCY on their opponents 0:28 - Welcome 7:35 - No Mercy Opening 9:08 - Tiger Ali Singh vs Gillberg 12:22 - The Corporate Ministry (Acolytes (Bradshaw/Faarooq) and Viscera) vs the Brood (Edge/Christian/Gangrel) 17:09 - Steve Blackman vs Droz 25:28 - Mideon vs Kane 28:36 - Tori vs Sable (w/ Nicole Bass) 30:58 - Shane McMahon vs X-Pac for the WWF European Championship 36:24 - Bad Ass Billy Gunn vs Mankind 42:00 - HHH (w/ Chyna) vs the Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) vs Stone Cold Steve Austin in a No Holds Barred match for the WWF Championship 48:56 - Overall Thoughts 52:18 - Smarking It Up 58:44 - Ready to Rumble – It Ain't Hay (1943) 1:08:15 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is “Nine Lives” by Zack Tempest and “I Won't Do What You Tell Me” by Jim Johnston Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX
Send a textIn this episode of Entertain This!, the hosts stage a no-holds-barred main event: a ringside dissection of professional wrestling's legendary “Monday Night War,” the 1990s ratings cage match that pitted World Wrestling Federation's Monday Night Raw against World Championship Wrestling's Monday Nitro. From Vince McMahon's corporate suplexes and Eric Bischoff's nWo invasion to Stone Cold Steve Austin's beer-soaked rebellion, the conversation delivers a perfectly executed takedown of the storylines, egos, and cultural body slams that turned wrestling into prime-time must-see television.The bell then rings for round two as the discussion pivots—without missing a beat—from steel chairs to therapy sessions. HBO's The Sopranos receives a masterclass analysis of its groundbreaking narrative, the morally ambiguous family business, and the way Tony Soprano turned the mob drama into prestige television's original hit job. Expect sharp insights on character arcs sharper than a wiseguy's knife, thematic depth deeper than the Hudson, and the series' enduring legacy as the show that whacked network television's formulaic playbook.Clever, contextual, and endlessly entertaining, this episode proves that whether the action unfolds inside a squared circle or a New Jersey living room, the real prize is capturing an era's imagination—one Monday night at a time.Tune in to Entertain This! wherever podcasts are streamed. New episodes drop weekly.Support the show
Who let that mullet back in here? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a look at the ongoing machinations of the McMahon family, as Mankind defends his Hardcore Title against the Big Bossman and Ken Shamrock; Shawn Michaels' return at Vince's request is a little suspect, and the Undertaker is hunting Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Blue Blazer continues to be a stain on the legacy of Owen Hart, and the New Age Outlaws continue to circle the drain… At least Sable wasn't in this one!
In honor of Valentine's Day, watch along with Steve relives the the main event from WWE's ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE: IN YOUR HOUSE as Stone Cold Steve Austin takes on Mr. McMahon! Just cue yourself up to 02:19:49 on the WWE Network and when Stone Cold says "here we go," follow along as Steve takes you through every stomped mudhole, every middle finger and every insane Mr. McMahon cage fall from this raucous and memorable match.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ExtraCooler and the boys are kicking off their own road to Wrestlemania 14 starting with the debut of Mike Tyson on Monday Night Raw from January of 1998. This iconic episode of Raw brings the iconic DX barbecue with all the Triple H and Shawn Michaels hijinx and finishes off with the Mike Tyson face off with Stone Cold Steve Austin! IG: @TheExtraCoolerShow; @ExtraCooler // X: @ExtraCoolerShow // Threads: @ExtraCoolerJoin Our FREE Discord: https://discord.gg/DFy7DvZfWQMerch: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/extracoolershow Sloop Brewing Co: @SloopBrewingCo // https://www.sloopbrewing.com/
Is Fallout Season 2 a worthy successor… or does it lose its way in the wasteland? In this full Fallout Season 2 spoiler review, the SuperHero Homies break down everything from standout performances to frustrating plot threads, epic video game easter eggs, and whether the show is leveling up… or glitching out. Main Discussion starts at 24:00 We dive deep into: Why Maximus is a MUCH stronger character this season Why The Ghoul continues to steal every scene he's in The incredible world-building, production design, and Fallout video game references Convoluted plotlines and unresolved character arcs Whether Season 2 improves on Season 1 Our overall ratings and final thoughts Whether you're a longtime Fallout video game fan, a casual Amazon Prime viewer, or someone who loves detailed TV reviews, pop culture breakdowns, and nerd culture discussions, this episode is for you. But before we head into the wasteland… We kick things off with our reaction to the latest The Mandalorian & Grogu movie trailer, and why this preview FINALLY has us excited for the next chapter in Star Wars. Then things get chaotic as we build our personal Pro Wrestling Mount Rushmore, debating legends like Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold Steve Austin, AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, and more. If you love WWE, AEW, or pro wrestling debates, you'll enjoy this segment. If you're into: Superhero podcasts Comic book discussions MCU & DC commentary Fallout Season 2 analysis Amazon Prime TV reviews Video game adaptations Star Wars trailer reactions Wrestling debates Pop culture roundtables You're in the right place. About Us SuperHero Homies is a superhero and comic book podcast covering the MCU, DC Comics, Marvel, Star Wars, video game adaptations, and everything in nerd culture. We bring passionate, detailed, and entertaining discussions every week. Support the Homies! Check out our official merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags & more: https://superherohomies.printify.me/ Like, comment, and subscribe if you love superhero content, Fallout reviews, comic book discussions, and pop culture breakdowns! #FalloutSeason2 #FalloutReview #SuperHeroHomies #VideoGameAdaptation #StarWars #MandalorianAndGrogu #WrestlingDebate #PopCulturePodcast #MCU #DCComics
We break down whether the former WWE Universal Champion has what it takes to headline WWE's biggest stage of them all, WrestleMania!(19:16) Wrestling for the Culture starring Isaiah Wolf (23:23) Black History Month Spotlight: Bob Sapp(27:23) Re-booking Stone Cold Steve Austin's Heel turn at WrestleMania 17(55:09) Kuro vs Ricky Sosa for the APC World Championship (1:18:13) Finn Balor promises us a change in 2026Buy our merch https://www.wrestlingwrealm.com/ Buy our merch https://www.wrestlingwrealm.com/Subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Wrestling_Wrealm Use the promo code WrestlingWrealm on SeatGeek to get $20 off your purchase Subscribe to the Wrestling Wrealm on the following platformsYouTube http://bit.ly/WWYouTube1 Twitch http://bit.ly/WrealmTwitch Spotify http://bit.ly/WWSpotify1 Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/WWItuneshttps://www.patreon.com/Wrestling_Wrealm
This week I'm sharing the moment my kids discovered why I love WWE — and how the Attitude Era became a core memory in our house. After they asked me why I'm such a wrestling fan, I introduced them to Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Undertaker in the iconic Buried Alive match (yes… with the excavator
WrestleMania ticket sales, Dio Bando Baby speaks on regaining BPW Tag Team Championship, Brody King reportedly shelved by Warner Brothers, Jazz working as trainer at PC, Ric Flair dropping an album, MJF vs. Zilla Fatu, Stone Cold Steve Austin announced for WWE World in Las Vegas, Cain Velasquez released from prison + more. Get tickets to WrestleLIT Vegas 2026, The Official Mania Week Kickoff Party: https://tinyurl.com/WrestleLIT2026Save up to 50% on Southwest Rapid Rewards via Points.com (exp. 2/23/2026): https://tinyurl.com/ykwrapidrewards
In this episode of the podcast, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about a fantasy super brawl featuring wrestling champions from February 1996. They analyze various matches, including a triple threat match, a showdown between Tommy Dreamer and Savio Vega, and a title for title clash between Johnny B. Bad and Too Cold Scorpio. The conversation also covers the dynamics of tag team wrestling, the evolution of characters like Stone Cold Steve Austin, and the significance of gimmicks in wrestling success. The hosts share their predictions for match outcomes, showcasing their camaraderie and banter throughout the episode. In this engaging wrestling discussion, the hosts delve into various matchups from the 1996 wrestling scene, analyzing the impact of ECW competitors, the clash between Diesel and Taz, and the dynamics of tag teams like Harlem Heat against Owen Hart and Bulldog. They also explore dream matches such as Shawn Michaels versus Rob Van Dam, a thrilling casket match featuring Undertaker, The Giant, and Cactus Jack, and culminate in a main event featuring Bret Hart, Ric Flair, and Raven. The conversation highlights the evolution of wrestling and the significance of these iconic matches.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Fantasy Super Brawl02:55 WWF vs. WCW: The Champions of February 199605:59 The Opening Match: Sabu vs. Brian Pillman vs. 1-2-3 Kid09:48 Match Two: Tommy Dreamer vs. Savio Vega16:59 Match Three: Johnny B. Bad vs. Too Cold Scorpio25:58 Match Four: Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Arn Anderson31:10 The Rise of Hunter Hearst Helmsley32:08 Arn Anderson vs. Triple H: A Clash of Generations34:14 Goldust vs. Konnan Mind Games and Championship Stakes41:51 Nasty Boys vs. Godwins: A Street Fight Showdown44:50 Stone Cold vs. DDP: The Battle of Rising Stars53:29 Smoking Gunns vs. Sting and Lex Luger: A Champion's Clash56:36 Fantasy Booking and Match Outcomes01:00:58 The Clash of Titans: Taz vs. Diesel01:07:17 Tag Team Dynamics: Harlem Heat vs. Owen Hart & Bulldog01:15:04 Dream Match: Shawn Michaels vs. Rob Van Dam01:16:18 The Giant vs. The Undertaker: A Clash of Titans01:19:28 Main Event Showdown: Bret Hart, Ric Flair, and Raven01:24:45 Raven's Legacy: Thriving in Modern Wrestling01:27:47 Final Thoughts and Future Matches
In the late 90s, wrestling ruled the world. Stone Cold Steve Austin was stunning, Dwayne the Rock Johnson was bottoming… Wait… Nowadays that might mean something else… And Diamond Dallas Page was cuttering. The Monday Wars were in full effect and WWE was arguably winning. WCW tried something new, something they hadn't done yet, a film - Ready to Rumble. Maybe it was because the heart and soul of TNT was Ted Turner and he had sold the company a few years prior to the start of the production. WCW had a bit of turmoil during pre-production - one of which was that the company's President and Executive Producer Eric Bischoff was fired. Maybe it was a bad omen - because this movie is… rough. Directed by Brian RobbinsWritten by Steven BrillProduced by Bobby Newmyer, Jeffrey SilverStarring David Arquette, Oliver Platt, Scott Caan, Bill Goldberg, Rose McGowan, Diamond Dallas Page, Joe Pantoliano, Martin LandauCinematography Clark MathisEdited by Ned BastilleMusic by George S. ClintonProduction companies, Bel Air Entertainment, Outlaw Productions, Tollin/Robbins ProductionsDistributed byWarner Bros.Release date April 7, 2000 (United States)Running time107 minutesBudget $24,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada $12,394,327Opening weekend US & Canada$5,257,778Apr 9, 2000Gross worldwide$12,452,362
Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer react to the latest injuries and storylines in WWE coming out of the Royal Rumble and question... does WrestleMania 42 need a big SPLASH? Plus, the guys break down NXT and the new champion Joe Hendry. 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.
The latest MOCK DRAFT for Smark Out Moment has us focusing on the Attitude Era during the Monday Night Wars with the ability to pick wrestlers from the late 90s to the early 2000s as we try to choose our rosters for building the best possible WWF vs. WCW Invasion fantasy booking cards. Who gets someone like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Sting, but who gets El Dandy and David Arquette?
Ep 357 – Backlash 1999 You need a road map with these storylines 0:28 - Welcome 6:37 - Backlash Opening 9:11 - The Brood (Gangrel, Edge and Christian) vs the Ministry of Darkness (Mideon and the Acolytes (Bradshaw/Faarooq) 15:32 - Al Snow (w/ Head) vs Hardcore Holly for the WWF Hardcore Championship 22:18 - Goldust (w/ Blue Meanie) vs the Godfather (w/ ho's) for the WWF Intercontinental Championship 28:45 - The New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg Jesse James/Bad Ass Billy Gunn) vs Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart (w/ Debra) to be the #1 contender for the WWF Tag Team Championship 38:29 - Mankind vs Big Show in a Boiler Room Brawl 44:23 - X-Pac vs HHH (w/ Chyna) 47:49 - Ken Shamrock vs the Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) 57:33 - The Rock vs Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWF Championship in a No Holds Barred match with Shane McMahon as the special guest referee 1:05:43 - Overall Thoughts 1:07:52 - Smarking It Up 1:19:59 - Ready to Rumble 1:24:40 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is “World One” by Maximum Bob and “I Won't Do What You Tell Me” by Jim Johnston Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX
Stone Cold Steve Austin has a target on his back and 29 other superstars are gunning for him. Plus Shawn Michaels defends the WWE Championship in a Casket Match against The Undertaker.Tom Campbell is joined by "The Rambunctious" Jackie Orlando to offer an alternative commentary to WWE Royal Rumble 1998. WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION at Patreon.com/cultaholic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How many brain cells does this man have left? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys get ushered into a new phase of the Attitude Era, where The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin find themselves facing each other at the top. The tournament for the WWF Championship plays out, and Mankind, Ken Shamrock, and the Undertaker all take part in it. Sable becomes the Women's Champion, and Marc Mero sinks even further into oblivion. Oh, and guess what? Earl Hebner gets punched in the face!
Two superstars will change their fortunes at the WWE Royal Rumble. On Saturday, one man and one woman will secure world title matches at WrestleMania 42. Every year, the Royal Rumble jump-starts the Road to WrestleMania. Superstars throw each other over the top rope with hopes of winning the Rumble. This year, Cody Rhodes seeks to become only the second superstar to win three Rumbles, a feat achieved only by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. That's a tall task with a stacked field featuring Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu and Bron Breakker.
Capitol and Kayfabe - Exploring the Intersection of Wrestling and Politics. This week, hosts Jack Hunter and John Poz discuss WWE Royal Rumble, AEW in Australia, Trey Miquel release, CM Punk, Steve Austin, Rand Paul, ICE, Don Lemon, Donald Trump, and much more!About Capitol and KayfabeCapitol and Kayfabe is a podcast that explores the intersection of political issues and professional wrestling. Hosted by John Poz and Jack Hunter, the show offers in-depth discussions on current events, political figures, and wrestling legends, providing a unique take on both worlds.
Welcome to Episode 164 of Wrestling Tonight, powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers. Use code TAVERN for 20 percent off. Acefield Retro and Chad are back, and this week is built around the road to Royal Rumble: Riyadh, while also zooming out to examine how WWE, AEW, TNA, AAA, NJPW, Stardom — and the global wrestling economy itself — are all adjusting direction at the same time. We open with a full preview of Royal Rumble: Riyadh, taking place January 31, 2026 at the King Abdullah Financial District as part of Riyadh Season. This marks the first traditional Royal Rumble ever held outside North America, the first Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, and the first of WWE's "Big Five" events to take place in the Kingdom. We break down why this Rumble matters more than usual, with both the men's and women's winners earning world championship matches at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, the event's return to its traditional January slot, and the shift in distribution with ESPN streaming the Rumble in the U.S. for the first time while Netflix carries most international markets. From there, we dig into what's already locked in for Riyadh: the Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, Drew McIntyre defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against the winner of the Saturday Night's Main Event four-way, and Gunther vs. AJ Styles in a career-threatening match where Styles must retire if he loses. We also run through the early betting odds, where Roman Reigns and Bron Breakker sit at the top of the board, followed by Sami Zayn, Gunther, and Cody Rhodes, and discuss what those numbers tell us about WWE's short-term and long-term thinking. We cover the growing list of announced entrants on both the men's and women's sides and how the field is already beginning to take shape. We then pivot into Saturday Night's Main Event fallout from Montreal, breaking down Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu, AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, the Women's Tag Team Championship defense with Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY against Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez, and the massive four-way number one contender's match featuring Damian Priest, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, and Trick Williams, with the winner stepping directly into McIntyre's title picture at the Royal Rumble. From there, we widen the lens to WrestleMania season planning. We discuss WWE's current reluctance to turn Cody Rhodes heel, how WrestleMania 42 plans remain fluid, and why AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch is shaping up as one of the most locked-in matches on the card. We also look ahead to WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia, with The Rock openly addressing his excitement for the event and internal speculation swirling about possible appearances from Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin as WWE enters its busiest stretch of the year. We then shift fully into the global business of wrestling, as Dave Meltzer reports that Místico has headlined 13 consecutive sellouts at Arena Mexico in 2026, a venue that holds approximately 16,000 fans. Meltzer called the run unprecedented, noting that sustained, high-frequency sellouts in the same building represent a business pattern rarely seen in wrestling history. We contextualize the streak against past drawing eras, the legacy of El Santo, and why comparisons to Japan or North American touring models often miss the structural realities of how wrestling draws actually function. We also discuss the growing push for Místico to capture a major championship currently held by talent from All Elite Wrestling, and what that would signal about CMLL's place in the current power structure. Outside WWE, AEW remains in a moment of transition. We break down Powerhouse Hobbs officially signing with WWE, the company parting ways with longtime executive Nik Sobic, and what those exits say about AEW's current phase. We also cover Will Ospreay's next step toward a return as he undergoes a medical evaluation, Hikaru Shida being backstage in Orlando as she edges closer to U.S. competition, and clarity emerging on AEW's streaming future as reports indicate the promotion is expected to remain aligned with Warner-backed platforms rather than moving to Netflix. TNA continues to operate within a shared ecosystem, as we revisit the fallout from Genesis and Impact's AMC debut amid lingering visa issues, the accidental TNA+ audio leak revealing No Surrender plans, Trey Miguel's emotional return, and the Knockouts Tag Team picture coming into focus with ZaRuca crowned as new number one contenders. We also hit international headlines, including AAA's FOX era officially beginning, Dominik Mysterio's accidental AEW belt graphic during a promo, El Hijo del Vikingo emerging as number one contender for the Mega Championship, NJPW seeing TMDK lose the NEVER Six-Man titles at Korakuen Hall, and Stardom keeping its options open following an alleged intellectual property violation involving trading cards. Episode 164 is a full-scale snapshot of the wrestling industry at a turning point — Royal Rumble season underway, WrestleMania plans coming into focus, media rights shifting, talent moving, and promotions everywhere adjusting direction rather than delivering final outcomes as the calendar heats up.
WWE Raw #242 - January 12th 1998 - Stone Cold Steve Austin has a target on his back heading into Royal Rumble 1998 - and he LOVES IT!Tom Campbell and "The Rambunctious" Jackie Orlando step into their ICO-PRO Powered DeLorean to watch every episode of WWE Raw from the start.WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION on Patreon.com/Cultaholic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv and Tru Draw Josh for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 365 discussing the latest wrestling news including: TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Triple H Unreal Cold Open 1:43 Intro 4:39 SP3, Miss Krssi Luv & Tru Draw Josh welcome you to the show 9:45 Random banter - Mayu Iwatani's 15th Anniversary, Tru Heel Roll Call & more 15:14 WWE Unreal Season 2 recap 47:37 WWE SmackDown 1:00:40 WWE Raw on Netflix 1:08:52 Does Finn Balor still make the BUM15 after banger w/CM Punk? 1:12:06 The Rock returning for WrestleMania 43 after Oscar's snub? 1:22:23 Stone Cold Steve Austin rumored to make return? 1:30:18 WrestleMania 42 plans for Drew McIntyre as Undisputed WWE Champion 1:38:10 WWE news - Sami Zayn in title picture; AJ Styles vs GUNTHER; lack of Royal Rumble hype; Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee at Mania; Tommaso Ciampa officially leaving & more 2:06:52 AAA on FOX, WWE Evolve & NXT plus Dominik Mysterio AEW Champ 2:15:05 TNA Genesis & Thursday Night IMPACT on AMC 2:22:25 Trey Miguel gets released by AEW/WBD & then returns to TNA 2:37:43 Happy Birthday Vallabi 2:39:30 TNA Thursday Night IMPACT on AMC premiere rating 2:45:20 TIK TOK TIME -- PEAK YEAR 2:58:22 AEW Collision: Maximum Carnage ft. Hangman & JetSpeed winning Trios Titles 3:00:20 AEW Dynamite ft. Kenny Omega 1st singles match since All In: Texas 3:09:33 Powerhouse Hobbs officially signs w/WWE, but what will be his name? 3:19:26 AEW news - Netflix/WBD/AEW ownership stake; Will Ospreay injury update; top exec let go; Gallus & Bishop Dyer updates plus ROH TV & more 3:36:29 NJPW Road To New Beginning Day 1 & 2 ft. RoughStorm vs Ishii/Taichi instant classic 3:39:58 EVIL to WWE & Hiromu Takahashi could be leaving New Japan 3:45:27 CMLL Fin de Semana Internacional Day 2 & 3 plus Martes Populares & Super Viernes 3:47:46 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 3:52:56 WWE Saturday Night's Main Event final predictions Like, share, comment and subscribe to support! #WWE #AEW #NJPW #CMLL #TNA #ROH #STARDOM #EVIL #WWEUnreal #TheRascalz #TreyMiguel #WBD #SNME Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw, Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH, Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews, countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness, StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news, highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM
The crew is back as they break down WWE Friday Night #SmackDown from January 23, 2026, as well as the rumors of The Rock wrestling at WrestleMania 43, a possible Stone Cold Steve Austin return & MUCH MORE! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL! http://www.twitter.com/randyjcruz http://www.twitter.com/wrestlerant http://www.twitter.com/cowabunga_k_e_n http://www.twitter.com/lowereastscribe http://www.instagram.com/2outof3fallspod http://www.tiktok.com/@2outof3fallspod SUBSCRIBE! youtube.com/cruzcontrolpodcast #wwe #smackdown #therock #stonecold #wrestling #wwenews #prowrestling
Adam, Phil, and Nicholas chat about all the big wrestling talking points this week...Stone Cold Steve Austin RETURNING?Gunther wants to end AJ Styles career!The Rock's Oscar SNUB!Could Kenny Omega DETHRONE MJF?Is this Sami Zayn's year?!We answer all these questions and more, and there's a bloody good quiz all about AJ Styles!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@PhilMyChambers@ItsAdamNicholas@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from January 19, 1998. It's the night after the Royal Rumble, Mike Tyson is announced for Wrestlemania and is confronted by Stone Cold Steve Austin. More importantly, THE QUEBECERS RETURN! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.socialTwitter: https://x.com/FretzlemaniaBlog: https://fretzlemania.wordpress.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/linktr.ee/fretzlemaniaFollow WAR on Twitter https://x.com/Addict_WrestleFollow WAR on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wrestleaddictradioBuy WAR Merch: https://wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.comJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hWUGvp85Wrestle Addict Radio, the cure for the common wrestling podcast
In this episode: Bishop Dyer (formerly Baron Corbin) wrestles in match prior to last night's episode of AEW Dynamite, Viewership numbers for WWE PLEs on Netflix from July to December of 2025, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin could be making another appearance for WWE this year, and Update on AJ Lee's status with WWE heading into WrestleMania 42 seasonKerr County Flood Relief Fund: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201Support Katie: https://gofund.me/cb2cdcb5Support Eastern Kentucky: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/emergencyrelief/American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/wlky32-pub.html/The Dream Center: https://www.ekdc.info/donateKCTCS Disaster Relief: https://kctcs.edu/disasterrelief.aspxUniversity of Kentucky Flood Relief: https://philanthropy.uky.edu/kentuckyfloodreliefIf you like what you hear on the podcast, consider helping me out a little bit financially at: https://www.patreon.com/jamminjon
Ep 355 – WrestleMania 15 “The Ragin' Climax” Rock/Austin…nuff said! 0:29 - Welcome 15:03 - WM Opening 17:58 - Al Snow (w/Head) vs Hardcore Holly vs Badd Ass Billy Gunn for the WWF Hardcore Championship 22:39 - D'Lo Brown (w/ Ivory) and Test vs Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart (w/ Debra) for the WWF Tag Team Championships 29:37 – Butterbean vs Bart Gunn in a Brawl 4 All match 35:53 - Big Show Paul Wight vs Mankind to be the referee for the Main Event 39:23 - Road Dogg Jesse James vs Val Venis vs Goldust (w/ Blue Meanie and Ryan Shamrock) vs Ken Shamrock for the WWF Intercontinental Championship 45:35 - Kane vs HHH 51:07 - Sable vs Tori for the WWF Women's Championship 56:05 - Shane McMahon (w/ Test) vs X-Pac for the WWF European Championship 1:04:16 - Big Bossman vs the Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) in a Hell in a Cell match 1:12:17 - The Rock vs Stone Cold Steve Austin in a No DQ match for the WWF Championship 1:18:03 - Overall Thoughts 1:20:56 - Smarking It Up 1:30:01 - Ready to Rumble 1:33:36 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is “Rage” by Jim Johnston and “I Won't Do What You Tell Me” by Jim Johnston Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX
Another classic episode of Raw as we head into the 1998 Survivor Series. Mankind gets a makeover and defends the WWE Hardcore Championship for the first time ever against Ken Shamrock! The Rock has to fight his way back into the Survivor Series tournament, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Big Boss Man exchange words on the mic, and the Brood and a lowly referee get soaked with gasoline by Kane. An action packed go-home show from WWE!
The week we are joined by The Ace Of The Tavern, Acefield Retro and our very own Colton! Join us as we ask will Saudi pay for Stone Cold Steve Austin to wrestle and if so, who does he wrestle; will MJF hold the AEW Championship until All In; and does Bron Breakker losing his first title match clean hurt or help his rise? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!
2002 was the year when WWE Raw officially topped WCW Nitro's worst content. Simon Miller presents 10 Things You Learn Binge Watching Every WWE Raw From 2002...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.
Who is the greatest wrestler of all time — The Rock or Stone Cold Steve Austin? On this episode of Combo's Court, Combo sits down with Sir Wilkins (The Jobber Tears Podcast) for a passionate, in-depth debate on wrestling's ultimate GOAT. From the Attitude Era to modern WWE, this conversation breaks down what truly defines greatness in professional wrestling! Sir Wilkins and Combo also discuss if Jokic could be the NBA GOAT and KNICKS talk as well! The discussion dives into: - The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin! - Who really carried WWE during the Attitude Era? -Wrestling eras: Attitude Era, Ruthless Aggression, and today's global era! - MORE IMPACT: ECW vs. NWO - Is Jokic The NBA Goat!? Blending wrestling history, NBA, and sports-style debate, this episode delivers a classic argument every fan has had — and still can't agree on! Instagram: @onetwocombo X (Twitter): @itsonetwocombo Combo's Court Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all platforms!
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson break down the tense contract negotiations with the Hart family, Ken Shamrock's rise as a top babyface, and the early momentum building behind The Rock as he clashed with Stone Cold Steve Austin. The guys also revisit a loaded card from this era, including the crowning of the first Light Heavyweight Champion as Brian Christopher faced Taka Michinoku, Butterbean returning to take on Marc Mero, The New Age Outlaws defending the Tag Team Titles against LOD, Sgt. Slaughter battling Triple H in a Boot Camp Match, Jeff Jarrett squaring off with The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels facing Shamrock, and the long-awaited return of Owen Hart. It's a jam-packed look at a pivotal moment in wrestling history on this edition of Grilling JR! SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more. ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste.Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.
In this week's Interview Classic podcasts, we're jumping back to two interviews.Ten years ago this week (12-17-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed “Stone Cold” Steve Austin with a great mix of topics including reviewing Finn Balor vs. Samoa Joe through a main event wrestler's lens, the prospects of both Balor and Joe on the main roster, the Roman Reigns angle with Stephanie and Vince on Raw on Monday, how close Reigns is to being a polished top main event act, Kevin Owens' bodytype, and other current events. Also, who are on Steve Austin's dream podcast interview subjects list – dead or alive – pro wrestling or otherwise. Some thoughts on Darth Vader and more!Then, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill welcomed an All-Star Panel of Kevin Kleinrock from Masked Republic lucha libre and wrestling interviewer Scott Fishman (12-9-2015) to break some news and talk about the news with live calls and emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.