Comedian and actor Andy Richter sits in on this episode to share some of his favorite wrestling memories, including when he was growing up in Chicago, memories of shoots with wrestlers while working on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and his guest appearance at the WWE Royal Rumble 2000 Miss Royal Rumble pageant.

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Next week: We review the Raw after No Mercy 1999.

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Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.

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Former WWE head writer Tommy Blacha looks back at the first pay-per-view that he was the head writer of, WWF No Mercy 1999. The main event was Steve Austin vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley for the world title in a street fight. Other notable matches include the first ladder match between The Hardy Boyz and Edge & Christian. Plus, the infamous Good Housekeeping Match between Chyna and Jeff Jarrett. Plus, the Hollies vs. The New Age Outlaws, The Rock vs. British Bulldog, and Mankind vs. Val Venis. The show is hosted by former head writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani.

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NEXT WEEK: Special guest ANDY RICHTER sits in and talks about his favorite wrestling memories.

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Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.

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Former WWE head writer Tommy Blacha looks back at one of his favorite people to write for, WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young. We go through the entire pregnancy arc as well as the angle where the Dudleys kept putting her through a table. Find out what Mae was really like backstage and how some of the wildest concepts of the Attitude Era came together by former head writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani.

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NEXT WEEK: A special episode focusing on Mae Young before returning to weekly reviews!

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Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.

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It's the final episode of WWF television before the big WWF No Mercy PPV and there is so much happening on the go-home show. Is Triple H retiring? Will the Rock N Sock Connection team again after tonight? How will Kane stop the Acolytes? Mideon likes to fornicate with…what??? All is reviewed by former head writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani.

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Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.

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It's Tommy's second week on the job, and we are in the go-home week right before the next PPV, WWF No Mercy 1999. Some behind the scenes stories on the Raw before No Mercy, which featured a showdown with Triple H, Stone Cold Steve Austin and a literal rattlesnake! Also on the show, the Rock N Sock Connection take on British Bulldog and Val Venis with a memorable plate of dog poop involved in the finish. Plus, Jim Ross gets in the ring, Acolytes, Kane, X-Pac, Moolah, Ivory and more!

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Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling.

In the inaugural episode, Tommy and co-host Rob Pasbani (Squared Circle Pit, ex-Metal Injection) talk about Tommy's time on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, including Tommy convincing producers to book more wrestling on the show. We learn about a trip to a boat show that Tommy and Andy Ritcher took with Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage. Tommy talks about some of the guests booked on Conan including Goldust, Big Show and Vince McMahon himself.

Tommy then explains how he charmed Vince, enough so that Vince invited Tommy to some WWF tapings at the time, where he sat in on the creative meetings. This is where he met Vince Russo, who, unbeknownst to anybody was on the verge of quitting. Find out how Russo himself was responsible for Tommy taking over and Tommy's wild first week with WWE

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Pro wrestling shows dominate the top sports podcast charts, but none are from the perspective of the show's writer.

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 Era.

New episodes premieres every Monday at noon Eastern on Youtube and TalesFromTheAttitudeEra.com

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