295: WWF SummerSlam '99 Deep Dive

THE HOTTEST EVENT OF THE SUMMMMEEERRRRRR!!!!! This week, we take a deep dive into the 1999 edition of WWF'S SUMMERRRSSSLLLAAAMMM (Season 12, Episode 1 on Peacock!) where the product left a whole lot to be desired. We dive into Jesse Ventura's involvement and what the chatter in the media was like then, the ridiculous Vince Russo booking leading up to the main event, the seeds being planted for an all-time tag team division, and much more!The card:WWF Intercontinental Championship and WWF European Championship: D'Lo Brown (c) vs. Jeff Jarrett Tag team turmoil match to determine #1 contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championship: Edge and Christian vs. Jeff and Matt Hardy vs. Mideon and Viscera vs. Droz and Prince Albert vs. The Acolytes vs. Hardcore and Crash HollyWWF Hardcore Championship: Big Boss Man (c) vs. Al SnowWWF Women's Championship: Ivory (c) vs. ToriLion's Den Weapons match:Ken Shamrock vs. Steve BlackmanGreenwich Street Fight:Test vs. Shane McMahonWWF Tag Team Championships: Kane and X-Pac (c) vs. The Unholy Alliance (Big Show and The Undertaker) (w/Paul Bearer)Kiss My Ass match: The Rock vs. Billy GunnTriple threat match for the WWF Championship with Jesse Ventura as the special guest referee: Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) vs. Triple H (w/ Chyna) vs. Mankind--Follow us on Twitter [piccone_] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts!Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]Facebook: [The Straight Shooters]E-mail: [[email protected]]Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices