Stone Cold, Hogan, and the Wars that shaped Wrestling

27/03/2025 13 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, the discussion begins by reflecting on the inception of professional wrestling and its evolution through the golden era territories and into the iconic Monday Night Wars. The conversation highlights key moments and wrestlers such as Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Hulk Hogan's shocking heel turn. They delve into the anti-hero phenomenon with stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, and recount Kurt Angle's transition from a hero to a heel. The episode also covers significant storylines and characters in WCW and WWF, including the creation of the nWo, the rise of Goldberg, and memorable incidents like Vince giving away match finishes on taped Raw shows. The dynamic nature of wrestling during the Monday Night Wars and the Attitude Era's impact on the industry are underscored, celebrating how these periods captivated audiences and changed the landscape of professional wrestling.YouTube - https://bit.ly/4it8ATq00:00 Introduction to the Golden Era of Wrestling00:12 The Monday Night Wars: A Personal Perspective01:24 The Rise of Anti-Heroes in Wrestling06:39 The Birth of Stone Cold Steve Austin09:12 The Curtain Call Incident and Its Impact10:48 The Goldberg Phenomenon12:55 The Attitude Era: A Wrestling Revolution13:24 Switching Between WCW and WWFProduced by SRP Studios Podcasting, SRPStudiosLLC.com