Tales from the Attitude Era

Tommy Blacha & Robert Pasbani
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  • Wrestling
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Pro wrestling shows dominate the top sports podcast charts, but none are from the perspective of the show's writer, until now. Tommy Blacha has written on Conan O'Brien, Da Ali G Show, The Eric Andre Show, and co-created Adult Swim's Metalocalypse. He was also the head writer of WWE (then WWF) during their big boom period, affectionately referred to as The Attitude Era. Tommy was a significant figure in the Attitude Era, primarily known for his work as a comedy writer and performer. He played a crucial role in shaping the entertainment aspect of the WWF product during this time. Joined by co-host Rob Pasbani (Metal Injection, Squared Circle Pit), the two look back on the unique moment in time. discussing the creative mindset behind some of the biggest stories of the Attitude Tales from the Attitude Era is a weekly one-hour podcast looking back at a specific famous moment or storyline from the period in WWE when Blacha was head writer, between 1999 and 2001, producing some of wrestling's most iconic personalities, both in front of and behind the camera. There was a sense of heightened sensationalism surrounding the industry during this time. Fans were eager to learn about the backstage politics, personal relationships, and locker room dynamics that fueled the drama on-screen. Every week. Rob Pasbani will lead the show offering a recap of events, and reactions from critics & fans of the time. Blacha will then offer his unique insider perspective explaining the hows and whys of famous moments involving larger-than-life figures like Vince McMahon, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and Triple H. whose influence extended beyond the ring and into the boardroom. Fans were captivated by learning about their roles in shaping the direction of the company and the industry as a whole further fueled fans' fascination with the backstage of the Attitude Era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    WWE SummerSlam 2000 Review: The First-Ever TLC Match & Shane McMahon's Insane Scaffold Fall

    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 Gagne 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 and Welcome to SummerSlam 2000 / Raleigh, NC / Gate Figures 05:27 Card Structure Discussion and the David Sahadi Opening Film 11:44 Meltzer and Keller Review SummerSlam 14:53 Right to Censor vs Too Cool & Rikishi 19:44 Heat Recap: The Kiss Aftermath / Kurt Angle Arrives 21:01 Road Dogg vs X-Pac / The DX Breakup Falls Flat 24:26 Chyna & Eddie Guerrero Backstage / Trish and Val's Tension 30:09 Intercontinental Championship: Chyna & Eddie vs Val Venis & Trish Stratus 37:33 Stephanie in the Makeup Chair: Kurt Is a Good Kisser 38:23 Jerry Lawler vs Tazz / JR's Candy Jar Revenge 47:18 Steve Blackman vs Shane McMahon (Hardcore Championship) / The Scaffold Fall 52:22 Chris Jericho vs Chris Benoit (Two-Out-of-Three Falls) 57:08 The First-Ever TLC Match: Edge & Christian vs Hardy Boyz vs Dudley Boyz 1:03:19 Triple H Confronts Stephanie About the Kiss 1:04:03 Thong Stinkface Match: Cat vs Terry 1:08:39 Kane vs Undertaker (The Bell Never Rings) 1:11:50 WWF Championship Triple Threat: The Rock vs Triple H vs Kurt Angle 1:19:01 Overall Show Breakdown and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    WWE SummerSlam 2000 Review: The First-Ever TLC Match & Shane McMahon's Insane Scaffold Fall

  2. Jul 6

    Kurt Angle Kisses Stephanie McMahon - WWE SmackDown 8/24/00 Review

    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 Intro 03:29 Stephanie Demands a Rematch 09:37 Backstage: Triple H Proves Angle Right About the Hothead Thing 10:29 Rikishi Moons Right to Censor 15:17 Eddie Guerrero & Chyna Backstage 21:47 Trish Stratus & Val Venis vs Chyna, Eddie Guerrero & Steve Blackman 27:32 Backstage: Kurt Angle Pitches Himself as Stephanie's Partner 29:26 Tazz Spray-Paints Lawler's Rental Car 34:47 Chris Jericho's Terrible Benoit Photoshops 39:12 Benoit Responds with His Own "Picture" 42:13 DX vs Undertaker (Handicap Match) / The Slow-Burn Breakup That Isn't Working 44:06 Triple H Storms Out on Stephanie / SmackDown Your Vote 46:34 Saturn vs Al Snow / The Thong Stinkface Match Is Set for SummerSlam 48:55 Jericho & Hardies vs Benoit & Edge & Christian 51:01 Triple H Confronts Angle Backstage / The Rock's Big Easy Promo 53:03 Main Event: The Rock & Lita vs Kurt Angle & Stephanie McMahon 55:33 Epilogue: Kurt Angle Kisses Stephanie McMahon to End the Show 56:34 Analysis: Is This the Best SummerSlam Go-Home Angle Ever? 1:02:29 The SummerSlam 2000 Card Is Set Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media http://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra  http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Kurt Angle Kisses Stephanie McMahon - WWE SmackDown 8/24/00 Review

  3. Jun 29

    Lita Wins the Women's Championship w/ The Rock as Referee - WWE RAW 8/21/00 Review

    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 Intro 03:25 The Observer and Torch Debate WWF's Booking Pace 05:49 The Rock's Louisiana Promo 09:47 Foley Gives The Rock the Night Off / SummerSlam Matches Announced 14:32 Jerry Lawler Ambushes Taz Backstage 15:22 The Hardy Boyz vs The Dudley Boyz / Edge & Christian on Commentary 17:02 Val Venis & Trish Stratus vs Crash Holly & Ivory 20:15 Foley Puts the Intercontinental Title on the Line in the Tag Match 22:27 Kane Destroys Rikishi / Right to Censor Stops Too Cool 23:15 The Dirt Sheets: What Really Happened to Big Show 30:28 The Acolytes vs Kurt Angle & Triple H / Triple H Leaves Angle to the Wolves 33:06 Right to Censor Promo / Foley's Shrimp Etouffee Bit / RTC vs Too Cool & Rikishi Set 36:20 Shane's Mean Street Posse Scheme Backfires / Angle Threatens to Walk Out 38:13 Chris Jericho vs Perry Saturn / Benoit Runs Down / Angle's Olympic Wrestling Lesson 40:55 Steve Blackman vs Test (Hardcore 24/7) / Shane McMahon Wins the Hardcore Championship 43:05 Shane's Hardcore Title Problem / Foley Books SummerSlam Rematch / Edge & Christian vs DX Set 44:48 Edge & Christian vs DX for the Tag Team Championships 46:11 Main Event: Lita vs Stephanie McMahon for the Women's Championship / The Rock as Special Guest Referee 54:06 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.

    Lita Wins the Women's Championship w/ The Rock as Referee - WWE RAW 8/21/00 Review

  4. Jun 22

    Foley's McMahon Family Vote Tears the Group Apart - WWE SmackDown 8/17/00 Review

    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 Unity 13:57 Terri and The Kat 17:15 Backstage: The McMahon Family Votes on Who Faces The Rock 18:09 Kat & Rikishi vs. Perry Saturn & Terri 22:07 Shane McMahon Volunteers to Face The Rock 22:31 Eddie Guerrero vs. Val Venis (Intercontinental Championship) 29:18 Stephanie Wants to Fight The Rock / SummerSlam Tag Match Set 30:14 APA & Crash Holly vs. Big Bossman & Kaientai 33:04 The Vote Is In: Triple H Chosen / Kurt Angle Walks Out 33:27 Chris Benoit vs. Steve Blackman (Hardcore Championship) / Jericho on Commentary 47:27 Kurt Angle Threatens to Quit the McMahon Family 48:43 Edge & Christian vs. Jeff Hardy & D-Von Dudley 50:17 Why Kane Got Plugged Into the Undertaker Feud 52:40 Right to Censor Targets Rikishi's Rear End 56:39 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 Rock 1:02:00 Heat Recap Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media http://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra  http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Foley's McMahon Family Vote Tears the Group Apart - WWE SmackDown 8/17/00 Review

  5. Jun 15

    Mick Foley Invents the TLC Match! "Tables, and Ladders, and Chairs, Oh My!" - WWE RAW 8/13/00 Review

    Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani are back in Providence, Rhode Island to review the August 14, 2000 episode of Raw. With SummerSlam less than two weeks away, the WWF hits the accelerator on all major storylines, delivering a truly iconic moment that changed wrestling history forever. Mick Foley interrupts a sit-in protest by Edge and Christian to drop a bombshell announcement: at SummerSlam, they will defend their tag team titles against The Hardy Boyz and The Dudley Boyz in the very first TLC match. "Tables, and ladders, and chairs, oh my!" The soap opera drama surrounding the world title picture also reaches a fever pitch. Kurt Angle compares himself to Nancy Kerrigan, steals a kiss from Stephanie McMahon, and forces Triple H to briefly put aside his jealousy to team up in a massive main event against The Rock and The Dudley Boyz. Plus, Kane shocks the WWE fans by betraying The Undertaker, chokeslamming him through the ring, and stealing his motorcycle! --- 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 --- Other highlights from the episode: Right to Censor defeats The Hardy Boyz and Lita in intergender action.The Acolytes get hired by Kaientai and end up destroying the Friendly Tap.Taz continues his vicious feud with Jerry Lawler after making quick work of Crash Holly.Tommy Blacha and Rob discuss the WWF courting voters at the DNC and RNC. 0:00 Intro, Jumping Bomb Angels, and Patreon 06:26 Kurt Angle Compares Himself to Nancy Kerrigan 13:08 Mick Foley Books the Six-Man Tag Team Main Event 15:13 Kaientai and The Acolytes Backstage 16:20 Eddie Guerrero & Steve Blackman vs. T&A 17:13 Kurt Angle Kisses Stephanie McMahon 18:47 The Chef Boyardee SummerSlam Commercial & Slim Jims 21:18 Triple H Confronts Stephanie McMahon 23:20 Right to Censor vs. The Hardy Boyz & Lita 27:19 The Acolytes and Kaientai at the Friendly Tap (Part 1) 30:41 Edge & Christian's Protest and Mick Foley Invents TLC! 38:46 Shane McMahon Gives Triple H a Pep Talk 39:14 The Undertaker vs. Chris Benoit & Kane's Betrayal 43:42 The WWF at the Democratic National Convention 46:27 The Acolytes and Kaientai Destroy the Friendly Tap 48:26 Jerry Lawler Attacks Taz 50:46 Just Joe Approaches Kurt Angle 51:19 X-Pac & Road Dogg vs. Rikishi 53:49 Linda McMahon's DNC Voter Announcement 54:01 Just Joe Approaches Triple H 54:33 The WWF TV Guide Covers 58:41 Chris Jericho vs. Val Venis 1:01:49 Vince McMahon Returns in a Limo 1:04:30 Main Event: The Rock & The Dudley Boyz vs. Triple H, Kurt Angle, & Shane McMahon Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media http://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra  http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mick Foley Invents the TLC Match! "Tables, and Ladders, and Chairs, Oh My!" - WWE RAW 8/13/00 Review

  6. Jun 8

    HHH and Kurt Angle Self-Destruct! Rock & Undertaker Win - WWE SmackDown 8/10/00 Review

    Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the August 10, 2000 episode of SmackDown from the Continental Airlines Arena in New Jersey. The road to SummerSlam takes a major turn when Mick Foley officially books Triple H, Kurt Angle, and The Rock in a massive Triple Threat match for the WWF Championship. --- 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 --- This episode is packed with wild backstage segments and memorable promos. The Rock delivers a legendary interview, assigning a hilarious new nickname to Kevin Kelly. Meanwhile, Just Joe is busy stirring the pot between Kurt Angle and Triple H, and Edge and Christian cross paths with the cast of the Highlander movie before getting ditched for the returning Gangrel. In the ring, the action is non-stop. Edge and Christian lay the groundwork for TLC during a chaotic tag team bout against The Dudley Boyz, X-Pac battles Rikishi, and Steve Blackman defends the Hardcore Championship against Albert. The night caps off with a colossal main event as The Rock and The Undertaker join forces against Triple H and Kurt Angle. Do not forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell! Follow Tales from the Attitude Era: Email: tftattitudera@gmail.com Instagram/TikTok/X: @TFTattitudeera Patreon: patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera 0:00 Intro and the New Patreon Launch 4:54 Memories of the Continental Airlines Arena 9:32 Mick Foley Books the SummerSlam Main Event 14:52 Val Venis and Trish Stratus Confront Chyna 15:58 Edge and Christian Meet the Highlander Cast and Gangrel 17:21 Chris Jericho and Eddie Guerrero vs. Val Venis and Chris Benoit 21:24 X-Pac vs. Rikishi 27:30 Al Snow vs. Perry Saturn 30:28 Edge and Christian vs. The Dudley Boyz 34:07 Right to Censor vs. Too Cool 36:06 Just Joe Approaches Kurt Angle 37:21 Jerry Lawler Returns to Commentary 37:41 Steve Blackman vs. Albert for the Hardcore Championship 42:38 Just Joe Stirs the Pot with Triple H 44:59 Chris Jericho Demands a Match at SummerSlam 45:46 Victoria Speaks Out From the Hospital 51:04 The Rock Mocks Kevin Kelly 53:10 Main Event: The Rock and The Undertaker vs. Triple H and Kurt Angle 56:33 Sunday Night Heat Recap and Outro Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media http://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra  http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HHH and Kurt Angle Self-Destruct! Rock & Undertaker Win - WWE SmackDown 8/10/00 Review

  7. Jun 1

    The Love Triangle Explodes! Kurt Angle and Triple H Fight Over Stephanie McMahon - WWF Raw 8/7/00 Review

    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 Garden 6:53 The Rock Challenges Chris Benoit 12:23 X-Pac vs. Rikishi 18:06 Right to Censor, The Protest, and The Goodfather's Brutal Powerbomb 28:16 Eddie Guerrero, Chyna, and Too Cool vs. Val Venis and T&A 34:36 Just Joe Stirs Up Trouble Between Kurt Angle and Triple H 36:47 Stephanie McMahon Apologizes and Mick Foley Books the Main Events 39:06 The Rock vs. Chris Benoit for the WWF Championship 41:25 Taz Insults Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler 46:53 The Undertaker Throws Big Show Off the Stage! 50:29 Main Event: Triple H vs. Kurt Angle vs. Chris Jericho 54:04 The Rock Rock Bottoms Everyone 56:59 Outro and Final Thoughts Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media http://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra  http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Love Triangle Explodes! Kurt Angle and Triple H Fight Over Stephanie McMahon - WWF Raw 8/7/00 Review

  8. May 25

    Stephanie Hugs Kurt Angle! Triple H is Jealous - WWE SmackDown Review 8/3/00

    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 Birmingham 6:56 Triple H and Trish Stratus Try to Apologize 7:48 Scotty 2 Hotty vs. X-Pac 13:00 Stephanie McMahon Needs Space and Kurt Angle Steps In 14:22 Shane McMahon's New Alliance 22:02 Eddie Guerrero and Rikishi vs. Val Venis and Taz 26:46 Mick Foley Books the Main Event 27:56 Matt Hardy vs. Edge and the Con-Chair-To 30:06 The Rock Mocks Chris Benoit 31:57 The Rock and Kane vs. Big Show and Chris Benoit 34:55 Right to Censor Clears Out The Acolytes Office 35:31 Steve Blackman vs. Perry Saturn for the Hardcore Championship 36:47 The Acolytes vs. Right to Censor 38:46 Road Dogg vs. Grandmaster Sexay 41:10 The SummerSlam Commercial 42:48 Main Event: Triple H, Kurt Angle, and Stephanie McMahon vs. The Dudley Boyz and Lita 48:03 Michael Cole at the RNC and WWF Voter Turnout 52:39 Sunday Night Heat Recap and Outro Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media http://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra  http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Stephanie Hugs Kurt Angle! Triple H is Jealous - WWE SmackDown Review 8/3/00
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Pro wrestling shows dominate the top sports podcast charts, but none are from the perspective of the show's writer, until now. Tommy Blacha has written on Conan O'Brien, Da Ali G Show, The Eric Andre Show, and co-created Adult Swim's Metalocalypse. He was also the head writer of WWE (then WWF) during their big boom period, affectionately referred to as The Attitude Era. Tommy was a significant figure in the Attitude Era, primarily known for his work as a comedy writer and performer. He played a crucial role in shaping the entertainment aspect of the WWF product during this time. Joined by co-host Rob Pasbani (Metal Injection, Squared Circle Pit), the two look back on the unique moment in time. discussing the creative mindset behind some of the biggest stories of the Attitude Tales from the Attitude Era is a weekly one-hour podcast looking back at a specific famous moment or storyline from the period in WWE when Blacha was head writer, between 1999 and 2001, producing some of wrestling's most iconic personalities, both in front of and behind the camera. There was a sense of heightened sensationalism surrounding the industry during this time. Fans were eager to learn about the backstage politics, personal relationships, and locker room dynamics that fueled the drama on-screen. Every week. Rob Pasbani will lead the show offering a recap of events, and reactions from critics & fans of the time. Blacha will then offer his unique insider perspective explaining the hows and whys of famous moments involving larger-than-life figures like Vince McMahon, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and Triple H. whose influence extended beyond the ring and into the boardroom. Fans were captivated by learning about their roles in shaping the direction of the company and the industry as a whole further fueled fans' fascination with the backstage of the Attitude Era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Tommy Blacha & Robert Pasbani
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tommy Blacha & Robert Pasbani 2024
  • Show Website
    Tales from the Attitude Era

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