Two And A Half Marks

We had something great to watch last week, so naturally the Randomizer decided it fit to hand us David's favorite era: Death of WCW. You can tell right off the bat that this was going to be one of *THOSE* shows, with WCW having a different logo for the annual event. There are Stings plural, a DQ finish to the world title match, Bill DeMott going "over", and just so much more. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Tyler Montgomery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5o_0BoTvWg).

We are back in our wheelhouse with Backlash 2007 AKA The Dawn of the Marks. With a main event between John Cena, Shawn Michaels, Randy Orton, and Edge, you know things are going to be nuts. There's also Benoit stealing a win from MVP, Mickie James and Melina getting time to put together a solid match, and plenty of back stage shenanigans. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Tyler Montgomery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5o_0BoTvWg).

Well, not everything from the Attitude Era can be good, and Armageddon 1999 certainly proves that. With a main event between Triple H and his father-in-law, after Triple H injured himself in a walk through, it was cursed from the start. Hidden in the dirt is a solid Kane-X-Pac Steel Cage match with some unique chicanery, and a fantastic IC Title match between Chris Jericho and the 9th Wonder of the World, Chyna. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Tyler Montgomery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5o_0BoTvWg).

The Summer of Marks is going strong, with a trip to the Attitude Era of WWF. The Rock, Kurt Angle, Triple H, Stone Cold Steve Austin, all your favorite late 90s/early 00s wrestlers are here for No Way Out 2001. There's the seldom used 3 Stages of Hell Match for H and Austin, The Rock setting records, and a whole lot of interference. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Tyler Montgomery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5o_0BoTvWg).

WE BACK! Apologies for the hiatus, but with "Workin' Man" Jake Long and Angelo Inglisa & David Statman switching locales, some time off was neccessary. But there's no better way to get back in the swing of things than some Death of WCW! Angelo marks out for a *checks notes* Buff Bagwell-Shane Douglas match, Jake puts over Vince Russo's promo, and the Marks remark on one of the darkest days of WCW.  Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Tyler Montgomery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5o_0BoTvWg).

We proved the doubters wrong folks! The Marks have made it to 50 episodes, AND it's been a whole year since we started this podcast. To celebrate, we have friend of the podcast Nicholas Perillo make a run-in for today's episode. We see Joey Mercury's face explode, MVP and Mr. Kennedy eat gimmick match Ls, Jimmy Wang Yang steals the show, and some big time Batista. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Tyler Montgomery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5o_0BoTvWg).

It only took 49 episodes, but FINALLY, the Marks have the first truly iconic Attitude Era event. While the King of the Ring tournament was largely overshadowed despite featuring The Rock and Ken Shamrock, this event is most well known for being the night Mick Foley tried to end himself from the top of Hell in a Cell. We also have a forgotten main event between Kane and Steve Austin, and one heck of a side conversation. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Tyler Montgomery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5o_0BoTvWg).

Ah, Summerslam 2017, a simpler time. John Cena is working as a part-time trolling Baron Corbin. The Women's division is carrying the first half this show. Jinder Mahal is champion *record scratch* JINDER MAHAL IS CHAMPION?!?!? But hey, everything is great when the main event is four of the best hosses WWE has to offer attempting to kill each other for the WWE Championship. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Tyler Montgomery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5o_0BoTvWg).

Well, folks, The King is back, and he is amped for a bikini contest. But besides the lecherous Jerry Lawler, Fully Loaded is filled to the brim with Attitude Era stars whom we have not seen in some time. Chyna, D'Lo Brown, Val Venis and more make their reappearances, as well as a main event featuring Stone Cold, the Undertaker, Kane and Mankind. But best of all, a special match between Owen Hart and Ken Shamrock. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Tyler Montgomery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5o_0BoTvWg).

WARNING: While all Two and A Half Marks Podcasts are labeled "EXPLICIT", this one is even more so. The Kurt Angle-Booker T-Sharmell angle was truly reprehensible, even compared to the times. We get to see a Lars Sullivan prototype, true heel Eddie Guerrero, the legendary MNM stable, as well as a fantastic "I Quit" match between vet JBL and the up-and-coming John Cena. Just be prepared for Kurt. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Tyler Montgomery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5o_0BoTvWg).