The Book of Wrestling
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The Book of Wrestling
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 Attitude Era is one of the most celebrated in WWE history, a...
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DX Fires the First Shot | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
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...
As God As My Witness (Part 2) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
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,...
As God Is My Witness | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
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 icon...
Tyson Right Hand | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
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 Shoema...
That’s Gotta Be Kane | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
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 Shoemake...
Bret Screwed Bret (Part 2) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
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...
Bret Screwed Bret (Part 1) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
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...
"SUCK IT" (Part 2) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
"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 ho...
"SUCK IT" (Part 1) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
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...
Die Rocky Die | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
Before he became the most electrifying man in sports entertainment, Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson was a paint-by-numbers babyface who was immediately and...
Pillman 9 Millimeter | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
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” Ste...
BONUS: 'The Gimmick Attorney' Michael E. Dockins on Protecting Wrestlers' Intellectual Property
In this bonus episode, we release the full interview with Michael E. Dockins, who speaks about protecting pro wrestling's intellectual property, WWE u...
You Want a War? | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
When Scott Hall and Kevin Nash joined WCW as the Outsiders, Vince McMahon decided on a different approach with “replacements.” David Shoemaker speaks...
Austin 3:16 | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
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...
Prologue: The Curtain Call | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
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 unwritt...
Introducing the Book of Wrestling
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 t...