Grappling with Wrestling

Stone Cold, Hogan, and the Wars that shaped Wrestling


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In this episode, the discussion begins by reflecting on the inception of professional wrestling and its evolution through the golden era territories and into the iconic Monday Night Wars. The conversation highlights key moments and wrestlers such as Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Hulk Hogan's shocking heel turn. They delve into the anti-hero phenomenon with stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, and recount Kurt Angle's transition from a hero to a heel. The episode also covers significant storylines and characters in WCW and WWF, including the creation of the nWo, the rise of Goldberg, and memorable incidents like Vince giving away match finishes on taped Raw shows. The dynamic nature of wrestling during the Monday Night Wars and the Attitude Era's impact on the industry are underscored, celebrating how these periods captivated audiences and changed the landscape of professional wrestling.


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00:00 Introduction to the Golden Era of Wrestling

00:12 The Monday Night Wars: A Personal Perspective

01:24 The Rise of Anti-Heroes in Wrestling

06:39 The Birth of Stone Cold Steve Austin

09:12 The Curtain Call Incident and Its Impact

10:48 The Goldberg Phenomenon

12:55 The Attitude Era: A Wrestling Revolution

13:24 Switching Between WCW and WWF


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