EPISODE · Mar 29, 2019 · 1H 44M
085 - Backlash 2002
from Talking Taker · host Alex Doriot
It's The Undertaker and Stone Cold's last dance! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White on their journey through every Undertaker PPV match as they cover the final clash in one of Taker's greatest rivalries as he battles Steve Austin with special guest referee Ric Flair at Backlash 2002. Can these legends break their streak of boring PPV matches? Before we cover the very, very, very, very, very long and controversial match, we're also talking about one of the most tumultuous five week spans in WWF history as the initial brand split and draft take place! Where did Undertaker get drafted? How did Hulk Hogan screw up the initial match announced against Triple H (somebody say something 'bout nostalgia)? We'll answer these questions plus talk about the new look for Raw that Ric Flair puts into place. Plus we're talking more Booger Red comedy with King and JR, 2 TV-MA moments, the first pairing of Booker T and Goldust, the Match After Backlash, the sad fall of Mr. Perfect and Big Bossman, the pointlessness of the nWo, the many looks of Raven, the dreadful push of Bradshaw, Mr. McMahon's excitement for Stacy Keibler, Kane calling out his Kane-a-nites, and much more. Download, enjoy, and Taker Easy! Pick up a BRAND NEW Taker Care of Business shirt at TeePublic and support the show! Join our Creature Community by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!
What this episode covers
It's The Undertaker and Stone Cold's last dance! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White on their journey through every Undertaker PPV match as they cover the final clash in one of Taker's greatest rivalries as he battles Steve Austin with special guest referee Ric Flair at Backlash 2002. Can these legends break their streak of boring PPV matches? Before we cover the very, very, very, very, very long and controversial match, we're also talking about one of the most tumultuous five week spans in WWF history as the initial brand split and draft take place! Where did Undertaker get drafted? How did Hulk Hogan screw up the initial match announced against Triple H (somebody say something 'bout nostalgia)? We'll answer these questions plus talk about the new look for Raw that Ric Flair puts into place. Plus we're talking more Booger Red comedy with King and JR, 2 TV-MA moments, the first pairing of Booker T and Goldust, the Match After Backlash, the sad fall of Mr. Perfect and Big Bossman, the pointlessness of the nWo, the many looks of Raven, the dreadful push of Bradshaw, Mr. McMahon's excitement for Stacy Keibler, Kane calling out his Kane-a-nites, and much more. Download, enjoy, and Taker Easy! Pick up a BRAND NEW Taker Care of Business shirt at TeePublic and support the show! Join our Creature Community by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!
NOW PLAYING
085 - Backlash 2002
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Jun 9, 2026 ·50m
Jun 1, 2026 ·31m
May 25, 2026 ·39m
May 17, 2026 ·37m
May 8, 2026 ·39m
Apr 28, 2026 ·25m