Hell in a Cellphone

Wedding bells are in the air! Vince McMahon is feuding with D-Generation X. Certainly that will have no bearing on his daughter’s nuptials with Test.

Want to get caught up? This episode deals with content from the following episodes of RAW and SmackDown from 1999: November 15, November 18, November 22, November 25, November 29, December 2, and December 6.

Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam

Art by Alexis Yavne

We go all the way back to the Summer of 1999 to track every inch of the Test and Stephanie wedding story, from the proposal, to the second proposal, to the amnesia, to the third proposal. We even look at what’s going on with Triple H, even though there’s no way that could have anything to do with the happy couple’s nuptials.

Want to get caught up? This episode deals with content from Rebellion and the following episodes or RAW and SmackDown from 1999: August 23, August 26, August 30, September 6, September 9, September 13, September 16, September 27, September 30, October 4, October 7, October 11, October 14, October 18, October 21, October 25, October 28, November 1, November 4, November 8, and November 11.

Yeah, it was a lot. And that’s only Part 1!

Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam

Art by Alexis Yavne

Survivor Series is filled with iconic moments: The Montreal Screwjob, the Deadly Game Tournament, and now the Middling Follow-Up from Detroit, Michigan. Aside from the traditional survivor series matches, we have the premiere of WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle, Chyna’s first Intercontinental Title defense, and the first Championship win for future Hall of Famer the Big Show.

Theme song “There Are Strangers in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam

Art by Alexis Yavne

Known doggie murderer the Big Bossman sets his sights on the Big Show and his dying father for super vague reasons, but before its all done we’ll have broken watches, attempted murder and dragging coffins.

Want to get caught up? This episode deals with content from the following episodes of RAW and SmackDown from 1999: October 7, October 11, October 14, October 18, October 21, October 25, October 28, November 1, November 4, November 8 and November 11.

Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam

Art by Alexis Yavne

Happy Holidays to you! Ever wish you could watch wrestling with us? We tried to do just that and it mostly worked! If you sync up your WWE Network with a countdown in podcast Wizard of Oz/Pink Floyd style, you can hear our witty commentary live along with the final match of the Terri Invitational Tournament, Edge & Christian vs. the Hardy Boyz from No Mercy 1999. If you don’t, be prepared for a lot of blank space. See you in 2021!

Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam

Art by Alexis Yavne

So many of our deep dives come to a head at this redundantly named pay per view from the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Rock thankfully finishes his business with the British Bulldog. Mankind goes to war with Val Venis over a sock. The Terri Invitational Tournament has its stunning finale. Chyna finally gets sweet revenge on Jeff Jarrett. And Steve Austin puts on his most solid outing in months in the championship match against Triple H.

Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam

Art by Alexis Yavne

A paper thin story with weird stakes leads to a sea change in tag team wrestling. Matt & Jeff Hardy, Gangrel’s New Brood, take on Edge & Christian, the former holders of that title, in a best of five tournament culminating in the first ever tag team ladder match at No Mercy for $100,000 and the managerial services of Terri Runnels.

Want to get caught up? This episode deals with content from SummerSlam, Unforgiven, No Mercy and the following episodes of RAW and SmackDown from 1999: September 9, September 27, September 30, October 4, October 7, October 11, and October 14.

Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam

Art by Alexis Yavne

In our first of two deep dives leading up to No Mercy 1999, we explore the continuing rise of Chyna as a top superstar, the depths of Jeff Jarrett’s kayfabe misogyny, and the insane booking decisions the WWE had for every other woman on the roster, making a guest appearance, or just hanging around backstage

Want to get caught up? This episode deals with content from Unforgiven, Rebellion and the following episodes of RAW and SmackDown from 1999: August 23, August 26, August 30, September 2, September 6, September 9, September 13, September 16, September 20, September 23, September 27, September 30, October 4, October 7, October 11, and October 14.

Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam

Art by Alexis Yavne

It’s off to Birmingham, England for another for another glorified house show at Rebellion 1999. While it does feature a major moment in the Stephanie McMahon storyline and a pretty good steel cage match between the Rock and Triple H, it also has a lot of British Bulldog.

Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam

Art by Alexis Yavne

More Rock! More Sock! Unlikely partners Mankind and the Rock found themselves teaming up in 1999. Eric, Bobby and Aaron find themselves teaming up in 2020 to talk about it. But can they coexist?

Want to get caught up? This episode deals with content from the following episodes of RAW and SmackDown from 1999: September 27, September 30, October 4, October 7, October 11, October 14 and October 18.

Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam

Art by Alexis Yavne