The Bubba Cast

🎙️ The Bubba Cast: Saturday Night’s Main Event – May 27th, 1989

Sup, Bubba?! We're heading back to Memorial Day weekend 1989, baby—and the Boss Man is in a cage, Hogan’s flexin’, and Zeus just crash-landed into the WWF like a freight train from Hollywood. In this week’s episode, Lacy and Zerpie dig deep into this absolute fever dream of a Saturday Night’s Main Event, taped in the soy bean capital of the world—Des Moines, Iowa. (Shout out to Jesse Ventura for that culinary insight.)

We break down:

Hulk Hogan vs Big Boss Man in a steel cage—with handcuffs, chains, blading, and a surprise run-in from Zeus himself (a.k.a. Deebo!)

Rick Rude’s Intercontinental title defense against crown-wearing 2x4-wielding Jim Duggan

The Brain Busters (Tully & Arn!) taking on Demolition in a BDSM-themed tornado of a tag match

Macho Man, Sensational Sherri, and the ongoing post-Elizabeth madness

A guest appearance from Jimmy Snuka, Boris Zhukov's terrible national anthem, and more!

Expect chaotic commentary, iconic promos, questionable fashion choices, and plenty of WTF moments—including why Boss Man may or may not be using duct tape as wrist tape.

So dust off that VCR, cue up the blue steel cage, and get ready for a nostalgic deep dive into one of the wildest episodes of WWF TV this side of No Holds Barred.

LET’S GO, BUBBA.

Sup, Bubba?!

On this episode of The Bubba Cast, Lacy and Zerpie rewind the tape and plow headfirst into the madness of the Attitude Era with one of the most controversial and stacked episodes in SmackDown history: November 11, 1999.

The stage is Baltimore, the drama is nuclear, and DX is up to their degenerate tricks again. The pair break down the infamous segment involving Stephanie McMahon, the disturbing funeral fiasco with Big Boss Man and Big Show, and a main event so chaotic it needed both Stone Cold Steve Austin and Arnold Schwarzenegger to keep order. (Spoiler: They did not keep order.)

Edge vs. Hardcore Holly – A high-flying opener ends in controversy with Holly stealing the pin.

The Dudley Boyz vs. The Godfather & D’Lo Brown – Interference from the Ho Train spells disaster.

Val Venis vs. British Bulldog – Ends in a massive brawl with multiple Survivor Series teams.

Big Boss Man vs. Faarooq (WWF Hardcore Title) – A brutal funeral aftermath fight ends with mace and a steel step KO.

Grand Master Sexay vs. Jeff Hardy – Too Cool uses distractions and dirty tricks to score the upset.

Ivory vs. Tori (WWF Women’s Title) – Pure chaos as the entire women’s division gets involved.

Main Event: The Rock, Kane, Shane McMahon & Test vs. Triple H, X-Pac, Road Dogg & Billy Gunn

— A Survivor Series-style elimination match featuring run-ins, low blows, busted noses, and Arnold Schwarzenegger punching Triple H in the face.

Original Air Date: Thursday, November 11, 1999

🎙️ WCW Saturday Night: Season 2, Episode 51

Sup, Bubba?

WCW Saturday Night is stacked: “Stunning” Steve Austin, Big Van Vader, Cactus Jack, and Maxx Payne are all unleashing chaos in the ring. Meanwhile, Erik Watts throws hands with “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff in a match that’s got more tension than a steel cage with no door.

But the real story? “Ravishing” Rick Rude, the World Heavyweight Champ, is prepping for a title defense… until The Boss steps up as his surprise opponent. What follows is a main event that flips expectations harder than a spinebuster on concrete.

It’s big. It’s brutal. It’s Bubba.

“Stunning” Steve Austin vs. ?

One of his early standout performances on Saturday Night, showcasing his brutal, no-nonsense Texas Stun Gun offense.

Big Van Vader in action:

Dominant, agile, and imposing—the Big Man bringing stiffness to the ring.

Cactus Jack & Maxx Payne tag match:

Hardcore chaos with rough-and-tumble weapon shots and wild promos.

Erik Watts vs. “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff:

A intense technical showdown, with Orndorff using his veteran savvy to test Watts’ mettle in the ring.

Suvvernacular: “Ravishing” Rick Rude is prepping for champion-level competition—until an unexpected challenger crashes the party.

Taped live at Center Stage Theatre, Atlanta

Featured hosts/commentators: Jesse Ventura and Tony Schiavone with Gene Okerlund handling interviews and WCW hotline duties 

Sup, Bubba?! 

On this episode of The Bubba Cast, Zerpie and Lacy fire up the time machine and head back to the electric chaos of Saturday Night's Main Event in this throwback-heavy episode. The spotlight’s on a brewing storm in the old-school WWF universe, where family ties and wrestling heat collide in the best kind of way.

Lacy opens up about a storyline-in-the-making involving her dad—the one and only Big Boss Man—and the ever-mouthy Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. Heenan’s been running wild on the mic, disrespecting not only the Boss Man but also Lacy’s grandma… and let’s just say, the matriarch’s not the type to let that slide forever.

While the purse-swinging smackdown is still simmering in the background, this episode sets the stage for what could be one of the most legendary confrontations in Bubba Cast lore. It’s family pride, old-school shade, and the kind of storytelling that makes wrestling fans’ hearts thump like entrance music in a packed arena.

WWF Championship Match: The Ultimate Warrior defended his title against "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Warrior's energy was unmatched, and he retained his championship in a hard-fought battle.

Mr. Perfect vs. Big Boss Man: A clash of styles saw the technically proficient Mr. Perfect take on the powerhouse Big Boss Man. The match ended in a disqualification, adding fuel to their ongoing rivalry.

Rick Martel vs. Tito Santana: Former tag team partners turned adversaries faced off in a grudge match. Martel's cunning tactics gave him the edge over Santana in this intense showdown.

Air Date: Friday, November 23, 1990

Network: NBC

Viewership: The event garnered an impressive 8.6 Nielsen rating, translating to approximately 15 million viewers, showcasing the immense popularity of WWF during this era.

Sup, Bubba!?

Episode Title: Chaos in the Carolinas: Nitro Season 1, Episode 12

Episode Description:

On Episode 4 of The Bubba Cast, Lacy and Zerpie rewind to November 20, 1995, for a loaded night of mayhem on WCW Monday Nitro – Season 1, Episode 12, broadcast live from the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center. With World War 3 looming just days away, tensions are boiling over—and this episode brings major match-ups, wild promos, and classic Nitro chaos.

We break down the massive main event between Hulk Hogan and Sting, a dream match with serious storyline implications. Plus, Lacy gives her take on Big Bubba vs. Road Warrior Hawk, where Bubba brings the heat in a hard-hitting brawl. You’ll also get deep cuts from Zerpie on the underrated magic of Eddie Guerrero vs. Brian Pillman, and some laughs at the surreal Scott Norton vs. The Shark showdown. Oh—and don’t forget a classic “Mean” Gene Okerlund interview with Jimmy Hart and Kevin Sullivan that has full-on Dungeon of Doom energy.

Match Card Includes:

From explosive promos to Bubba brawls and everything in between, Episode 4 is packed with commentary, behind-the-scenes stories, and nostalgic deep dives into mid-’90s WCW.

Follow us on Instagram @SupBubbaPod, @BigBossmanWWE, and @zerpie_md—and hit us up with your favorite Nitro-era moments. We might just feature your memory in a future episode!

Sup, Bubba? 

In this episode of The Bubba Cast, Lacy and Zerpie take a deep dive into the wild world of WWF’s Monday Night RAW from September 4, 2000. From the ongoing war between The Rock, Triple H, and Kurt Angle to the hardcore mayhem that defined the Attitude Era, we break down every match, promo, and backstage segment from this classic episode.

Obviously, special attention is given to a 4-minute showdown between Steve Blackman and Big Boss Man— that happens to be Ray’s grandson Atticus' favorite match. Was it a technical masterpiece? Maybe not. But was it four minutes and twelve seconds of pure Attitude Era intensity? You bet.

Expect plenty of laughs, heated takes, and a trip down memory lane as we relive one of wrestling’s most unpredictable periods. Grab a cold one and join us for another no-BS look at pro wrestling history!

Sup, Bubba? 

In this episode of The Bubba Cast, in a heel vs heel match, Big Bubba Rogers takes on One Man Gang for the UWF Heavyweight Title. 

It was the first show taped out post Crockett buyout, and this match aired on May 2, 1987. This was One Man Gang's final match in the UWF before he left to join the World Wrestling Federation. 

Big Bubba would join him in this move to the WWF shortly after this title win and we'd soon see these gentleman become tag team partners as Big Boss Man and Akeem to form the "Twin Towers."

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