The Book of Wrestling

The Ringer
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The Book of Wrestling

Based off of Bill Simmons' highly popular book, which evolved into a podcast, the “Book of” theme has established a brand that is known to fans. This theme focuses on the history of a sport and the people who have defined that history. The Attitude Era is one of the most celebrated in WWE history, and the catchphrases that helped define it live in the memory of every fan. This show looks to tell the stories behind those words and sounds that propelled wrestling to new heights. Each episode will focus on one catchphrase, with David Shoemaker serving as the host. He will set up the story, use audio to help bring the story to life, and talk to the people who either played a part in the creation of the catchphrase, or were there to witness its impact on the wrestling community.

  1. 01/26/2023

    Card Subject to Change

    David Shoemaker gives an update on the status of 'The Book of Wrestling: 25 Catchphrases that Explain the Attitude Era.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 min

  2. 11/09/2022

    DX Fires the First Shot | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

    With WWE in the thick of a ratings war with the rival company WCW, D-Generation X decided to take to the battlefield by attempting an "invasion" when their foes were in a town nearby. David Shoemaker speaks with X-Pac and Road Dogg to get their first-hand perspective of the visit. Then he speaks with Trey Kerby and Chris Hero about an unlikely reason the ratings shifted on this night. Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Road Dogg, X-Pac, Trey Kerby, and Chris Hero Producers: Brian H. Waters, Ben Cruz, Vikram Patel, Devon Renaldo, and Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min

  3. 09/30/2022

    As God As My Witness (Part 2) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

    After Jim Ross gave the call that was heard around the world, he had to regroup. Not only did Mankind and Undertaker decide to go back up on the cell, but they continued the match after ’Taker threw Mankind through the cage. David Shoemaker speaks with Jim Ross about how he was able to bounce back and speaks with Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande, who is friends with both Ross and Mankind, a.k.a. Mick Foley. Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Jim Ross and Sean Grande Producers: Brian H. Waters, Ben Cruz, Vikram Patel, and Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 1m

  4. 09/21/2022

    As God Is My Witness | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

    It was the call heard around the wrestling world! On the night the Undertaker threw Mankind off the Hell in a Cell, Jim Ross made one of the most iconic calls in one of pro wrestling’s most memorable moments. David Shoemaker talks to Ross about his legendary call, which has been a soundtrack for many memes on the internet. He also speaks to Boston Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande to get his take on this call not only from a professional perspective, but a fan’s as well. Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Jim Ross and Sean Grande Producers: Brian H. Waters, Ben Cruz, Vikram Patel, and Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min

  5. 09/02/2022

    Tyson Right Hand | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

    Mike Tyson’s redemption story is one for the ages—and so is WWE’s during the Monday Night Wars. Can you credit Mike Tyson for saving WWE? David Shoemaker speaks with boxing expert Andreas Hale about the Baddest Man on the Planet joining WWE during a tumultuous time, and how a bitten ear led to the pro wrestling event that changed WWE. Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Andreas Hale Producers: Brian H. Waters, Ben Cruz, Vikram Patel, and Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    56 min

  6. 08/19/2022

    That’s Gotta Be Kane | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

    Kane’s debut not only led to one of the greatest rivalries in WWE history, but also to one of the greatest horror stories in wrestling. David Shoemaker sits down with Glenn Jacobs, who discusses portraying the character that made the Undertaker an underdog. Plus, he discusses the relationship between horror and pro wrestling with longtime villain Kevin Sullivan and then with horror-movie director Cody Knotts. Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Glenn Jacobs, Kevin Sullivan and Cody Knotts Producers: Brian H. Waters, Ben Cruz, Vikram Patel and Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 4m

  7. 07/20/2022

    Bret Screwed Bret (Part 2) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

    The Montreal Screwjob was so intense that it needed two parts. After discussing the events that led up to it, the fall out itself led to the business as we know it changing forever. David Shoemaker speaks with Gerald Briscoe, Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Bruce Prichard about the aftermath that ultimately led to the creation of the “Mr. McMahon” character. Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Gerald Briscoe, Bruce Prichard, Shawn Michaels and Triple H Producers: Brian H. Waters, Ben Cruz, Vikram Patel, and Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 1m

  8. 07/08/2022

    Bret Screwed Bret (Part 1) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

    A feud between two of WWE’s biggest stars, Bret “the Hitman” Hart and “the Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels, was set to culminate at the 1997 'Survivor Series.' With Hart on his way out of WWE and heading to bitter rival WCW, the stage was set for one of the MOST controversial finishes in WWE and professional wrestling history. In Part 1, David Shoemaker discusses the events that led up to the infamous “Montreal Screwjob” with some of the biggest players involved, including Gerald Briscoe, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and Bruce Prichard. Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Gerald Briscoe, Bruce Prichard, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H Producers: Brian H. Waters, Ben Cruz, Vikram Patel, and Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
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Based off of Bill Simmons' highly popular book, which evolved into a podcast, the “Book of” theme has established a brand that is known to fans. This theme focuses on the history of a sport and the people who have defined that history. The Attitude Era is one of the most celebrated in WWE history, and the catchphrases that helped define it live in the memory of every fan. This show looks to tell the stories behind those words and sounds that propelled wrestling to new heights. Each episode will focus on one catchphrase, with David Shoemaker serving as the host. He will set up the story, use audio to help bring the story to life, and talk to the people who either played a part in the creation of the catchphrase, or were there to witness its impact on the wrestling community.

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  • Creator
    The Ringer
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Book of Wrestling

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