224 episodes

Wrasslin’ Raw is a wrestling podcast that centers around three friends doing a deep-dive into World Wrestling Entertainment’s past. Starting in 1993, Joe, Ryan, and Jason take a look back at old-school wrestling by watching the WWE show Monday Night Raw in chronological order, along with the Pay-Per-Views as they happen. Bringing together three different viewpoints that sometimes agree and sometimes don’t, Wrasslin’ Raw is a round table discussion centered around individual episodes and events. Our hosts give opinions on matches, wrestlers, and storylines, as well as brief glimpses into the then-contemporary world of professional sports entertainment.

Fans of wrestling from their early youth, the boys decided one day to start re-watching old episodes of Raw. This started a texting discussion thread that wound up revealing some reevaluations of old favorites, new appreciation for things overlooked, and an overall richer viewpoint that has been informed by hindsight. Realizing this, the suggestion to record a podcast of the discussion was made and Wrasslin’ Raw was born.

WELCOME EVERYONE- TO WRASSLIN’ RAWWWWWW!

Wrasslin' Raw Ryan Orrico, Jason Bartlett, and Joe Giammatteo

    • Sports
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Wrasslin’ Raw is a wrestling podcast that centers around three friends doing a deep-dive into World Wrestling Entertainment’s past. Starting in 1993, Joe, Ryan, and Jason take a look back at old-school wrestling by watching the WWE show Monday Night Raw in chronological order, along with the Pay-Per-Views as they happen. Bringing together three different viewpoints that sometimes agree and sometimes don’t, Wrasslin’ Raw is a round table discussion centered around individual episodes and events. Our hosts give opinions on matches, wrestlers, and storylines, as well as brief glimpses into the then-contemporary world of professional sports entertainment.

Fans of wrestling from their early youth, the boys decided one day to start re-watching old episodes of Raw. This started a texting discussion thread that wound up revealing some reevaluations of old favorites, new appreciation for things overlooked, and an overall richer viewpoint that has been informed by hindsight. Realizing this, the suggestion to record a podcast of the discussion was made and Wrasslin’ Raw was born.

WELCOME EVERYONE- TO WRASSLIN’ RAWWWWWW!

    WWE Raw: January 19, 1998

    WWE Raw: January 19, 1998

    Who wants some more gang warfare?  In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys get subjected to more of the Disciples of Apocalypse and Los Boricuas than they probably deserve.  Barry Windham makes a shocking turn in favor of the NWA, the Quebecers take on Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie, and the New Age Outlaws are in action with the Godwinns.  Sable gets flowers delivered, Tom Brandi is somehow still in the ring, and Ahmed Johnson is as big as ever.  Here’s the shove heard ‘round the world!

    • 1 hr 6 min
    WWE: 1998 Royal Rumble

    WWE: 1998 Royal Rumble

    It took eleven seasons, but we’re finally mature!  In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys check out the 1998 Royal Rumble, the first of the Big Four of 1998.  The minis get an automatic dud, Luna rode the Mastodon up the three stars, and Shane McMahon debuts on our screens.  Dave Meltzer’s star ratings fall apart, despite all three faces of Foley showing up in the Rumble.  Shawn Michaels gets his balls grabbed by the Undertaker, and Mike Tyson loves Cold Stone!

    • 1 hr 5 min
    WWE Raw: January 12, 1998

    WWE Raw: January 12, 1998

    It’s a two-man booth tonight!  In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys watch the fifth anniversary episode of Monday Night Raw in the lead-up to the Royal Rumble Pay Per View.   A Jobber of the Week double-header props up a match with the Kurgan and Jackyl, a four-man tag team match tries to prop up the limping tag team division, and Taka Michinoku jobs out to Los Boricuas. Goldust cosplays as Sable and Dude Love on the same night, and- oh no!  It’s the Honky Tonk Man!

    • 59 min
    WWE Raw: January 5, 1998

    WWE Raw: January 5, 1998

    What’s the best way to kick off 1998? By bringing back the NWA Championship!  In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys start off 1998 with a bang.  Ken Shamrock and Faarooq keep up the story, while the Disciples of Apocalypse and the Truth Commission fail miserably.  Tom Brandi shows up again to defend Sable from Marc Mero, while The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust manages to go beyond bizarre and into offensive.  How about a nostalgia pop for Don King?

    • 1 hr 4 min
    WWE: 1997 Year in Review

    WWE: 1997 Year in Review

    It’s an annual awards show extravaganza!  In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys sit down to talk about the highlights of the World Wrestling Federation in 1997, and give the much-coveted Match of the Year and Jobber of the Year Awards out to some very deserving nominees.  The Highlights and Lowlights of the year are discussed, as well as what the future may hold moving forward.  Buckle up kids, 1998 is going to be a hell of a ride!

    • 1 hr 1 min
    WWE Raw: December 29, 1997

    WWE Raw: December 29, 1997

    Stone Cold Steve Austin throws Goldust into the Crapper 3:16. Shawn Michaels and Triple H welcome the two newest “members” of DX. Owen Hart gets humiliated, and Chainsaw Charlie cuts his way out of the mystery box! We also learn that Mike Tyson will be at WrestleMania!

    • 1 hr 1 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

paulnsj ,

Great podcast!

The podcast I’ve been looking for as I rewatch the attitude era RAW episodes. Keep up the great work guys!

Deadhead-Dan10 ,

Perfect companion piece

…to my first full watch through of all the Nitros and Raws (I’m at Jan ‘97). These guys are informative, funny, and have great chemistry. No hackiness whatsoever, they’re poised and prepped, no bad Dead air or other downfalls common in many podcasts. I’m officially on the bus…And that was before they gave me a shout out!

ChodeDogg90 ,

Donk is #1 baby!

Great

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