Wrasslin' Raw

Go Team U.S.A.! Go Team… Vader? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a look at one of the most infamous Pay Per Views in wrestling history, the 1997 Survivor Series! The Truth Commission and the Disciples of the Apocalypse stink up the place, while the in-ring debut of Steve Blackman on Team U.S.A. is surprisingly serviceable. Ken Shamrock and Rocky Maivia continue to shine, while Stone Cold Steve Austin finally gets his hands on Owen Hart. What a maneuver loogie!

It's the ho-ho-holiday episode of Wrasslin' Raw! The boys sit down together to enjoy the holiday festivities, and talk about the gifts Xanta Klaus brought them. The annual tradition of Mt. Crushmores are delivered, and we have a discussion about Bret Hart in the WWF in the early- and mid-nineties. We raise a glass, toast each other, and toast our listeners- Merry Christmas everyone!

Who doesn't love a good soap opera? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys examine the go-home episode of Monday Night Raw leading into the 1997 Survivor Series. Super Loco and Aguila fumble through a spotfest, Marc Mero keeps working on his nut punches, and D-Generation X table tops Michael Cole. Steve Blackman's run-in saves a dog collar match between Vader and the British Bulldog, Ken Shamrock takes on Shawn Michaels to round out the card… and Ahmed Johnson gets what he deserves!

Who's ready for some Karate Fighter brackets? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys start things off hot with a fantastic promo segment featuring the Nation of Domination, the Hart Foundation, and D'Generation-X. Matches featuring Triple H, Ken Shamrock, and Goldust provide some serviceable entertainment, while Mankind does a great job of setting up his match against Kane at the Pay Per View. The only thing more exciting than a Jeff Jarrett interview is Shawn Michaels' butthole!

Who knew a boombox would explode into that many pieces? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys get an overall entertaining episode, where Farooq calls out Bret Hart's pale ass and Ken Shamrock shines against Rocky Maivia. Jeff Jarrett surprises everyone with a return and a shoot about WCW, and Owen Hart and Shawn Michaels have a great match. Taka Michinoku versus Tajiri fizzles out, and Dude Love has an unfortunate run-in with Kane. Ahmed now lives in an oil slick of his own making!

We've dropped the Commandant and now we've got… the Jackal? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, a two-man podcast booth gets some strong Jobber of the Week contenders with the Patriot, Flash Funk, and Ahmed Johnson. Goldust and Marlena are back with a loaded purse, Uncle Cletus gets his nose broken when the Legion of Doom wins the Tag Titles, and Tajiri shows hints of the Japanese Buzzsaw. What's a little casual racism if it's Jerry Lawler saying it?

Who's ready for a lumberjack match where no one really wins? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys watch the fallout from Badd Blood, and the fallout of Brian Pillman's death. Jim Cornette, Rocky Maivia, Triple H and Bret Hart are all highlights, while Vince McMahon's interview with Melanie Pillman reaches an all-time low in bad taste. Marc Mero returned to the ring, and Kane showed up to smear the Hardy Boys. Owen is a loogie that needs Hawk-ed up!

It's the first ever Hell in a Cell match! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys sit down for In Your House 18: Badd Blood, and more Attitude Era milestones! The first ever Hell in a Cell match is another Match of the Year candidate, and the Nation of Domination shows up for a great match. Unfortunately, matches featuring Vader, the Patriot, the Disciples of Apocalypse, and the Godwinns all fall short. Bret Hart is on his way out, but thank goodness the Minis are here to stay!

Wait, we're still getting the Sultan? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a look at the go-home episode of Monday Night Raw leading into the Badd Blood Pay Per View. Farooq defeats Ahmed Johnson in the Intercontinental Title chase, the Headbangers retain the Tag Team Championships, and the Undertaker takes on Hunter Hearst Helmsley to round things out- or is it Triple H now?

It's the 200th episode spectacular! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys get major milestones of the Attitude Era in Raw's first episode at Madison Square Garden. After a tremendous buildup, Vince McMahon finally gets a Stunner by Stone Cold Steve Austin, while matches featuring Owen Hart, Brian Pillman, Goldust and Bret "the Hitman'' Hart all look good. Cactus Jack debuts in a great match against Hunter Hearst Helmsley, HOWEVER Jim "the Anvil" Neidhart is back- and still has that goatee!