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Post by Asaemon on Oct 25, 2022 17:52:08 GMT 1
STW #141: St. Valentine's Day Massacre
On this episode: Bruce and Conrad discuss the business, build up and brutality of the 1999 St. Valentine's Day Massacre PPV.
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Post by Asaemon on Oct 26, 2022 19:18:03 GMT 1
STW #142: No Way Out 2004
On this episode: Relive one of Bruce Prichard's favorite memories of his entire career, the night Eddie Guerrero won the World Title! Find out when the decision was made to "go with Eddie" and how the creative got us there. Bruce explains the challenge of the timing with this show being just three weeks after the Royal Rumble, why Goldberg was involved, the situation with Brock's much-talked-about airplane, the legendary skits with Eddie and Brock to build to this match, the reaction backstage to the match, and so much more! Let's celebrate of the greatest of all time today, EDDIE GUERRERO!
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Post by Asaemon on Oct 26, 2022 19:18:29 GMT 1
STW #143: The Undertaker 2004 - 2006
On this episode: The American Bad Ass is gone and the Deadman returns in this in-depth look at the Undertaker's 2004 through 2006 years. to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard is an audio podcast that discusses topics, events, wrestlers and memorable moments through the lens of former WWE executive Bruce Prichard co-hosted by Conrad Thompson.
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Post by Asaemon on Oct 29, 2022 17:30:37 GMT 1
STW #144: Jerry "The King" Lawler
Nobody has had a career like Jerry "The King" Lawler. Bruce discusses his legacy prior to joining the WWE, how the deal with WWE came together, the original plan, the feud with Bret, the missteps with Piper, what really "made" him to Vince, the time he sued WWE, the legal trouble and what really happened, the feuds with Warrior and Jake, why he was in the XFL, the situation when he quit, what he said about Bruce while he was gone, how he was received when he returned, what his legacy will be, and so much more on a very royal episode about THE KING!
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Post by Asaemon on Nov 1, 2022 21:44:34 GMT 1
STW #145: Steve Austin 1997
On this episode: Steve Austin set the wrestling world on fire in 1998 but it almost didn't happen. Join Bruce and Conrad as they examine the most pivotal year of Austin's career up to that point, 1997. From winning the Royal Rumble, the incredible Final Four match, the unbelievable WrestleMania match with Bret, the rumor and innuendo about the blood in that match, why Shamrock was involved, the PPV main event title shot against Undertaker that is rarely discussed, the final match of the Austin-Bret trilogy on PPV, the reasoning behind inserting Shawn Michaels into the equation, the tag title run, Canadian Stampede, the SummerSlam match with Owen that changed everything, the fallout of the injury, the way his relationship with Owen changed, how he felt about Owen 3:16, what the doctors were telling him about his neck, the biggest (and worst) stunner ever, the first Rock-Austin match on PPV, why the Intercontinental title changed hands the way it did, and more!
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Post by Asaemon on Nov 1, 2022 21:45:10 GMT 1
STW #146: Wrestlemania XX
We're finally here, WRESTLEMANIA XX! This was the third, and probably last, WrestleMania at Madison Square Garden. We discuss the Garden and the opening video for the show in great detail. We've already covered Royal Rumble 2004 where Benoit won his shot at the World Title and No Way Out 2004 where Eddie Guerrero became World Champion himself but most folks remember the end of this show as their crowning moment of their careers. We discuss why Shawn was inserted into the match, the finish being a submission, the spectacular match between Eddie and Kurt, the return of Mick Foley, the return of the Rock, the way the locker room felt about Brock, why Brock was leaving, when they knew Brock was leaving, why Brock lost the match, what the relationship with Goldberg was like, what was discussed for Bischoff, whether or not Bret Hart was considered, the business being down and why, plus much more about WrestleMania XX!
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Post by Asaemon on Nov 2, 2022 19:30:36 GMT 1
STW #147: Wrestlemania X
WrestleMania X marked the return to Madison Square Garden, where it all began nine years earlier. But this WrestleMania was different. Vince McMahon was in the fight of his life with the steroid trial, the business was much in transition where it had taken a dip, and this was the very first WrestleMania without Hulk Hogan. How did the trial effect his view of WrestleMania? Did it effect his booking of this show or his creativity in general? After the company took a dip in 1993, what did they change to return to profitability in 1994? How did Vince receive the news of Hogan negotiating with WCW? Did Vince consider working something out for Hogan to appear at this show? What was the deal with all of the celebrities? Bruce answers all of these questions before adding tidbits we've never heard before like Bret wanted to beat Owen, why Vince introduced Luger as World Champion at a house show, the finish of Savage-Crush, the backup plan if the ladder broke for Razor and Shawn, and so much more! Come along as we go back in time 25 years to revisit WRESTLEMANIA X!
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Post by Asaemon on Nov 5, 2022 10:19:39 GMT 1
STW #148: Wrestlemania X-Seven
What a crazy month for Vince McMahon. The XFL is tanking and NBC wants out of the deal, Jerry Lawler walked out, ECW files for bankruptcy, Paul Heyman needs a job, Vince has a meltdown on HBO, he acquires WCW, and oh by the way he's about to put on the biggest WrestleMania ever! Bruce and Conrad dig into all of these moving parts going on behind the scenes before what will be the most financially successful WrestleMania ever up until that point setting records in nearly every category. The show would feature a crazy hardcore match people remember to this day, the crazy McMahon family story, an unreal match between Benoit and Angle, perhaps one of the silliest battle royals in WWE history, the tag team match that created a highlight reel by itself and set the standard for TLCs to come, and a match between the two biggest icons in the business at the time with an ending that changed everything. The guys break down the business aspect of the show, the creative, and the regrets coming out of the show. Don't miss one of the most requested topics ever -- WrestleMania X-Seven!
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Post by Asaemon on Nov 5, 2022 10:20:08 GMT 1
STW #149: Michael PS Hayes
On this episode: DOOT DOOT DOOT! Michael "PS" Hayes is one of the most charismatic, and misunderstood, superstars in the history of professional wrestling. Today Bruce and Conrad celebrate the incredible career in front of the camera and behind the camera behind someone Bruce calls "a wrestling savant." Just hours before WrestleMania, Bruce shares stories about his friend of nearly 40 years from Badstreet USA to New York. But we feel the need to warn you: the further down the block you went the badder it got! Don't miss our last live show in New York -- the Monday after WrestleMania, right after RAW, just steps from Barclays! Jim Ross and Bruce Prichard on stage together for the last time ever?
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Post by Asaemon on Nov 5, 2022 12:33:07 GMT 1
STW #150 : Stone Cold Steve Austin 1998-99
On this episode: Bruce and Conrad look back on 1998 and 1999 when the Texas Rattlesnake was running the wrestling world.
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