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DX Fires the First Shot | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Nov 9th, 2022 55m 2s

With WWE in the thick of a ratings war with the rival company WCW, D-Generation X decided to take to the battlefield by attempting an "invasion" when their foes were in a town nearby. David Shoemaker speaks with X-Pac and Road Dogg to get their

As God As My Witness (Part 2) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Sep 30th, 2022 1h 1m

After Jim Ross gave the call that was heard around the world, he had to regroup. Not only did Mankind and Undertaker decide to go back up on the cell, but they continued the match after ’Taker threw Mankind through the cage. David Shoemaker spe

As God Is My Witness | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Sep 21st, 2022 50m 57s

It was the call heard around the wrestling world! On the night the Undertaker threw Mankind off the Hell in a Cell, Jim Ross made one of the most iconic calls in one of pro wrestling’s most memorable moments. David Shoemaker talks to Ross about

Tyson Right Hand | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Sep 2nd, 2022 55m 37s

Mike Tyson’s redemption story is one for the ages—and so is WWE’s during the Monday Night Wars. Can you credit Mike Tyson for saving WWE? David Shoemaker speaks with boxing expert Andreas Hale about the Baddest Man on the Planet joining WWE dur

That’s Gotta Be Kane | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Aug 19th, 2022 1h 4m

Kane’s debut not only led to one of the greatest rivalries in WWE history, but also to one of the greatest horror stories in wrestling. David Shoemaker sits down with Glenn Jacobs, who discusses portraying the character that made the Undertaker

Bret Screwed Bret (Part 2) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Jul 20th, 2022 1h

The Montreal Screwjob was so intense that it needed two parts. After discussing the events that led up to it, the fall out itself led to the business as we know it changing forever. David Shoemaker speaks with Gerald Briscoe, Shawn Michaels, Tr

Bret Screwed Bret (Part 1) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Jul 8th, 2022 45m 59s

A feud between two of WWE’s biggest stars, Bret “the Hitman” Hart and “the Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels, was set to culminate at the 1997 'Survivor Series.' With Hart on his way out of WWE and heading to bitter rival WCW, the stage was set fo

"SUCK IT" (Part 2) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Jun 17th, 2022 40m 43s

"SUCK IT" had such an impact on the lives of teenagers that we had to do the episode in two parts! David Shoemaker discusses D-Generation X 2.0 and how things changed once Triple H was in charge. He speaks with Triple H, X-Pac, and Road Dogg ab

"SUCK IT" (Part 1) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Jun 8th, 2022 40m 25s

It was the crass, boundary-pushing act that had every teenage boy crotch-chopping in family photos. And if you’re not down for it, we’ve got two words for ya! David Shoemaker speaks with Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Road Dogg, and X-Pac about the

Die Rocky Die | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

May 18th, 2022 50m 28s

Before he became the most electrifying man in sports entertainment, Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson was a paint-by-numbers babyface who was immediately and thoroughly rejected by the WWE fans. In this episode, David Shoemaker discusses how three word

Pillman 9 Millimeter | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

May 11th, 2022 58m 19s

Brian Pillman shocked the wrestling world when he did the unthinkable—he pulled out a 9MM Glock to defend himself against an invading “Stone Cold” Steve Austin on Monday Night Raw. David Shoemaker speaks with Paul Heyman and Bruce Prichard abou

BONUS: 'The Gimmick Attorney' Michael E. Dockins on Protecting Wrestlers' Intellectual Property

Apr 27th, 2022 1h 15m

In this bonus episode, we release the full interview with Michael E. Dockins, who speaks about protecting pro wrestling's intellectual property, WWE using replacement characters for Diesel and Razor Ramon after Scott Hall and Kevin Nash left fo

You Want a War? | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Apr 20th, 2022 37m 34s

When Scott Hall and Kevin Nash joined WCW as the Outsiders, Vince McMahon decided on a different approach with “replacements.” David Shoemaker speaks with Glenn Jacobs who before he became Kane, played the role of fake Diesel and attorney Micha

Austin 3:16 | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Apr 14th, 2022 50m 15s

Nine words elevated a mid-carder into one of the most iconic WWE superstars of all time. In Chapter 2, David Shoemaker speaks with Michael P.S. Hayes about the infamous promo 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin cut after defeating Jake 'the Snake' Robert

Prologue: The Curtain Call | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Apr 4th, 2022 44m 17s

The Curtain Call was the unofficial kickoff of the Attitude Era, when four guys—Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Triple H—broke the unwritten rules of pro wrestling and changed the way we talk about the industry forever.Host: David

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Introducing the Book of Wrestling

Mar 28th, 2022 46s

Based off of Bill Simmons' highly popular book, which evolved into a podcast, the“Book of” theme has established a brand that is known to fans. This theme focuses on the history of a sport and the people who have defined that history. The Attit