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  • DX's New Year's Message - WWF Smackdown Review 12/30/99
    2025/01/06

    It's the final WWF episode of the 20th century and DX is here to make their mark on the new millenium. The power trip continues as they manipulate Tori, and thus Kane to do their bidding against the Rock. Plus, Triple H tries to steal away the World Title from the Big Show. Our favorite storyline with Moolah and Mae continues here, as does the Hardys and Edge & Christian's climbs up the card. As a bonus, Tommy talks about what it was like ringing in the New Year at the McMahon family mansion.


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    Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.


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    55 分
  • Mankind Gets Fired in a Pink Slip on a Pole Match - WWF Raw Review 12/27/99
    2024/12/30

    It's the last WWF Monday Night Raw of 1999 and the McMahon-Helmsley power trip continues with a Pink Slip on a Pole match between Mankind and The Rock, leading to Mick Foley's untimely demise. The locker room is starting to boil over with the power trip. Plus, Kane and Tori have some relationship issues after her weekend with X-Pac, and it involves Test. Plus, Chyna continues to help Chris Jericho and Mark Henry and Mae Young go out on a double date. Former head writer Tommy Blacha has great insight on all of it.


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    Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.


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    1 時間 12 分
  • Mankind Stands Up to McMahon-Helmsley Era - WWF Smackdown 12/23/1999 Review by former head writer
    2024/12/22

    The year is almost over but things are heating up on WWF Smackdown and Mankind tries to rally the troops against the McMahon-Helmsley era, and gets some surprising help from Stephanie McMahon. Plus, the love fest between Mark Henry and Mae Young sparks up as the Dudleys try to get in the way. Chyna keeps interfering in Jericho's matches. Al Snow faces The Rock in a cage! Are there too many gimmicks? We discuss!


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    Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.


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  • Top Rope Topless - WWF Raw Review 12/20/1999
    2024/12/16

    The McMahon-Helmsley era kicks into full gear, and the bullying is reaching a fever pitch. They continue to abuse The Rock, Mankind, Big Show, Test, Kane and Tori. We see the first ever Top Rope Topless match. The Hardys and Edge & Christian continue their ongoing story and we get a boiler room match with Santas. Plus, Mae Young and Moolah's feud with the Dudleys kicks off.


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    Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.


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    1 時間 23 分
  • The McMahon-Helmsley Era Begins - WWF Smackdown 12/16/1999 Review
    2024/12/09

    The McMahon-Helmsley regime takes full control of the show on Smackdown, making the lives of The Rock, Big Show and Mankind a living nightmare. Plus, the teams of the Hardys and Edge & Christian are forced to each wrestler their tag team partner for the first time. Al Snow tries to get some revenge, and Rikishi and Too Cool continue their hot streak. Plus, Tommy finds an excuse to feature Pat Patterson and Gerald Briscoe. As a bonus, we go through the 12/19/1999 episode of Sunday Night Heat.


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    Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.


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    57 分
  • Stephanie Explains Her Actions - WWF RAW Review 12/13/1999
    2024/12/02

    It's the night after WWF Armageddon 1999 and the world wants to know "Why, Stephanie, why??" Stephanie is a tour de force explaining her actions in a completely logical manner. Plus, the spark of the new relationship between Mark Henry and Mae Young. Tommy gets yelled at by X-Pac for booking a pudding match and Test continues to look like a herb. Plus, the Rock and Sock Connection is in action and we see the conclusion of the Big Show/Bossman feud.


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    Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.


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    1 時間 18 分
  • Stephanie Turns on Vince - WWF Armageddon 1999 Review
    2024/11/25

    It's the final PPV of 1999 and it's quite a newsworthy show. Former WWF head writer Tommy Blacha goes through the show match by match offering insights into the creative process of each match. We finally see Stephanie join Triple H against her father in the climax of the event. Ms. Kitty reveals all as she becomes Women's Champion. Rikishi continues his hot streak. The tag team division is lighting up. Plus, the Rock is getting more and more popular.


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    Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.


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    1 時間 22 分
  • Final Stop Before Armageddon - Smackdown Review 12/9/1999
    2024/11/18

    So much happens on the final Smackdown before WWF Armageddon 1999 and former head writer Tommy Blacha is here to take you through the process of all of it. The final build to the big-time Triple H/Vince angle, the Rock and Sock feud with Al Snow escalates, all the tag teams jockey for position and Big Show still wants revenge on Big Boss Man.


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    Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    52 分