Gootz's Wrestling Pod

The nWo kills off WCW's southern fanbase as the company starts making mistakes they wont be able to come back from. 

The horsemen and Flair are made to look like idiots in a really stupid main event. But is the fire undercard enough to save the show? Find out for yourself and give us a listen 

Shawn Michaels reaches his final form as he has his first match with his greatest opponent The Undertaker! Also Bret Hart goes on a side quest the headbangers finally active greatness and Austin-McMahon continues to build as we continue on the road to Montreal. 

Its ECW at its peak so of course the highlight is.....Jerry Lawler?

Join us as we rewatch the 2nd ECW PPV and talk about how this feels way more like NXT than a 3rd company and how Vince may have more of a hand in this company than we were told! 

Its the tale of 2 failures as we discuss last weeks Wrestlepalooza and 1997's Road Wild. The nWo and Bishoff start losing their eye on the prize in August of 97 and we talk all about it. 

We got a three man booth on the pod as Prateek joins Gootz and Kyle to continue the shows journey thru 1997. Today we talk one of the most important shows in WWE history: Summerslam 97. Austin's broken neck! Shawn Michaels screwing the undertaker. The DOA being well DOA. 

Plus TKO starts peddling snake oil. So much to discuss! Join us!

Its the biggest match of 1997 as Dennis Rodman enters the ring to join the nwo and their war against WCW. 

Also Kyle and I talk about the incredible workrate all over this card how WCW excelled showcasing both Roddy Piper and Ultimo Dragon and we shit on Dave Meltzer!  

Its the greatest night in the history of the Hart family. It all goes downhill from here. 

But until then we got a great 10 man tag and the debut of the WWF Light heavyweight division which was NOT a rip off of WCW. 

LOL. 

Also we discuss AEW PPVS moving to HBO Max!!

This week Kyle and Gootz talk about this weekends PPV and then they review Great American Bash 97 and talk about how WCW was NOT ready to move on from the nWo.  

Triple H begins his journey to the top of the wrestling universe as he wins the king of the ring! Plus Austin vs HBK and the road to the debut of Kane RAMPS UP. 

Kyle Lewis joins the show as the new co-host for now as we check back into 1997 WWE! 

The nWo invades Flair country and gets their asses kicked in this massively fun WCW PPV. We break it all down as we continue to discuss WCW at its peak. 

Kyle joins the podcast to discuss the may 97 in your house the horrible espn wwe news and so much more!!!!

Its a dark time to be a WWE fan both in 97 and 2025!!! 

Hulk Hogan is DEAD and this one hurts. Speaking of hurting we also continue our journey thru 97 and review Revenge of Taker plus a preview of Summerslam!!!

This episode was recorded before Hulk Hogans passing. 

This episode ECW finally enters the ppv game and we talk about this massive debut PPV. Does it still hold up? Find out!!!

This is a new upload. The last one was messed up. At 41 DDP gets his big break against the Macho Man!

At 41 DDP has his breakout match with Randy Savsge at Spring Stampede! Plus Nash takes on Rick Steiner and more!

Steve Austin becomes the biggest star in wrestling history at Wrestlemania 13. We discuss what Bret Hart told Ray Gootz in 2005 about this historic Wrestlemania match. We talk about why this match is so special and why it still matters today. Plus we talk Rock LOD Undertaker and more!

Also a preview of All In and WWE Evolution weekend. 

This week the nWo fights for survival against wcw and the horsemen in an odd battle royal. Plus Sting makes his intentions clear. But is this a good angle? Andrew and Ray debate it. 

Plus we discuss CM Punks Saudi Sidequest. 

WCW takes over San Francisco as we get the REMATCH between Hogan and Piper but does it live up to the hype?

Plus Benoit and Kevin Sullivan go to war Luger stays over and DDP continues to level up and what the hell is going on with Randy Savage?

Plus we talk Iran and Saudi in another huge episode of the podcast 

HBK loses his smile and throws the WWE into chaos! We discuss how his selfish lies almost derailed the road to wrestlemania. Plus Chyna debuts!

The first battle between Hunter and Rock

And we discuss Mercdes Mone and her quest to win all the belts. 

On the week CM Punk sells out we review nWo Souled Out. 

The only ppv run by the nWo. Its a very weird show Andrew hated it. Gootz enjoyed it. Who is right?

Plus we talk Saudi and Mr Iguana. 

WCW had it all in 97. Join us as we slowly watch them blow it. 

The first time the WWE world collided with Triple A was the 97 Rumble at the almo dome.  Vince packed out his first stadium since 1992 so he could pretend Shawn Michaels was a big deal. 

Its a new year in the WWF and this episode is huge. So much drama happens in 97 and its only January. 

Plus we discuss Mariah May in NXT!

Starrcade becomes the supershow it was always meant to be with Piper vs Hogan. This show did MONSTER buisness and has some incredible matchups. Also Lex Luger steals the show again. Lots to discuss as Starrcade surpasses Wrestlemania as THE show of the year. 

Plus we discuss the WWE-TNA partnership. 

WWF ends 96 with a whimper as Bret takes on Sid while Shawn does commentary on drugs. Its more of a House show than a ppv. We talk why it was called Its Time plus we discuss the passing of Sabu

This was recorded before Sabu's death. We will talk about it next week. 

This week it's all about the 2nd world war 3 battle royal. And somehow even with the nwo it's even WORSE than last year. We talk about this major misfire and how it foreshadows the mistakes that end WCW. 

The attitude ramps up as the rock makes his debut Austin takes on Bret Hart and Sid wins the title. 

This is a pivotal show on the way to the attitude era! Plus is Alberto Del Rio back?

We talk the recent WWE releases then discuss Halloween Havoc 96! Randy Savage takes on Hollywood Hulk Hogan! Outsiders vs Harlem Heat! Giant vs Jeff Jarrett? We talk about how even though the nWo is on fire its fatal flaw is relying on WWE nostalgia and burying WCW. 

Plus more on Rey Mysterio and DDP killing it! 

Gootz went to Vegas for night one of Mania and now it's time to talk about it and discuss the Rock-Triple H drama. 

After that it's back to 1996 with Buried Alive! Austin gets his iconic theme McMahon becomes more of a character and Taker and Mankind try to bury each other alive!!!

It's Wrestlemania week so we are dropping the episode early to talk Mania predictions plus AEW talk

Then we discuss the September 96 In Your House: Mind Games featuring a Mankind-Shawn Michales match for the ages. 

The nWo and WCW clash in wargames as WCW'S Hottest summer ever goes into the fall. Plus we have relazations about DDP realize Super Calo stinks discuss the start of Sting turning into the crow and do much more! WCW is in its hottest period and it's a blast to discuss 

It's no longer Vader time as HBK puts an end to fatty's push in the very controversial but very fun to watch msin event of summerslam 96. We discuss how the lady few years of Vader's career lead to this match and we discuss how he was never the same after this. 

Also Paul Bearer turns on Undertaker! And so much more. 

WCW hits the black hills and Sturgis and put on Hog Wild 96. 

We discuss the Hogan-Rey Mysterio formula. Discuss the racism Booker T found in the black hills. Also Bobby Heenan gets wasted we discuss the new grande americano controversy and more!

Let's get Wild with WCW at their peak! 

Warrior is out and Sid is in! Also Skip gets cucked on TV and Mankind takes a stupid bump to get Henry Godwin over. Plus Steve Austin is still figuring out the stunner. 

WCW is on fire but WWF is laying the groundwork for the great comeback!

It's Here! Hogan's Heel Turn! The event that formed the nWo and changed wrestling forever! Plus an amazing Rey Mysterio match. All this and we discuss the Cena heel turn!

Austin 3:16 has arrived! It's king of the ring 96 featuring the rise of Stone Cold Steve Austin Ahmed Johnson winning the big one and the collapse of Marc Mero. 

Plus say goodbye to Ultimate Warrior in the WWF. 

The Outsiders are here! The nWo starts to take shape in a very exciting PPV. This is classic WCW. A mix of story and action at its finest. We discuss how the early days of the nWo made for exciting TV even almost 30 years later!

The power goes out making this the first 2 night in your house! Hear us break down all the action on this very weird edition of in your house!

All is quiet in WCW as Hulk Hogan is gone and the nWo isn't here yet. 

So it's time for battlebowl! The winner gets a title shot. 

We talk about how that NEVER happens and dissect how great Savage Flair are!

We got a killer main event on this one and a horrible undercard! Listen as we break down why HBK-Diesel 2 works way better than their mania match and how a month into his return Warrior means nothing. 

Plus Vader is stinking up his WWF run. Was he washed in 96? 

Get ready to fall into a coma as we discuss the most BORING Wrestlemania main event ever: Bret Hart-Shawn Michaels Iron Man! 

We discuss why after almost 30 years this thing still puts viewers in comas. 

Plus we discuss Goldust the Return of Ultimate Warrior and hiw Triple H's booking on Netflix has been the pits!

Hulkamania reaches its lowest point in the triple doomsday cage! We talk this match the fall of the road warriors the loch Ness and the greatness of Finlay-Regal!

Its a turning point show for where the big boys play!