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Fretzlemania

by #MrFretz

From the Attitude Era to Ruthless Aggression and beyond! Mr. Fretz reviews the best, worst, weirdest and downright ugliest in pro wrestling! Follow me on all socials (Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram) @Fretzlemania Follow the fam on Twitter @Addict_Wrestle Merch: https://wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.comDiscord https://discord.gg/QGHjg8Mv

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  1. #273 WWE In Your House: Breakdown featuring Eric Freeds

    Fretz is joined by fellow Canadian Eric Freeds to review WWE Breakdown from September 1998. Featuring baseball talk, Pokémon, CFL talk and a historic night in WWE. Owen Hart vs Edge in a good ol' Canadian boys match, an underrated cage match between The Rock, Ken Shamrock and Mankind and Stone…

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  2. #272- WWE Summerslam 1998 feat King Rickie Rozay

    After paying tribute to the late Ben Satterley aka PAC, Fretz and Rickie Rozay from the KOTR Pod review Summerslam 1998! Other topics include Madison Square Garden, the wild world of 1998 sports, ladders and more! We wish to offer our deepest sympathies to PAC and his loved ones. Thank you for...

  3. #271- Brooding For Two

    Fretz reviews the last two episodes of Monday Night Raw before Summerslam from August 17th & 24th. The Brawl For All is FINALLY OVER, Gangrel debuts and the Highway to Hell at Summerslam is set. Theme by Justin Sired https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ZisGLdhwDa0IZy7OBHmpL?si=JVNZMAbUTnOl-jlWzN0k5Q...

  4. #270- Bobbit Fishing

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from August 10/98. John Wayne Bobbit appears on the show with Val Venis, DX teases a split and the Tag Titles are defended in a Fatal-Four Way. With a few minutes to spare, Fretz also talks about AAA TripleMania 36 from this past weekend! Theme by Justin Sired...

  5. #269- Butcher Shop of Human Oddities

    Fretz pays tribute to Bill Dundee, Andy "The Butcher" Williams and his father on what would have been his birthday. Afterwards he reviews Monday Night Raw from August 3/98. The Brawl For All is STILL going on, the build to Summerslam gets underway, The Oddities return and Tiger Ali-Singh has a…

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  6. #268- Meat Chopping Majesty

    Fretz reviews an infamous Monday Night Raw from July 27/98. Dr. Death gets knocked out of the Brawl For All, Road Warrior Hawk has issues and Yamaguchi-San promises to chop Val Venis' PP off. Theme by Justin Sired https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ZisGLdhwDa0IZy7OBHmpL?si=JVNZMAbUTnOl-jlWzN0k5Q...

  7. 267- WWE Fully Loaded 1998 Review

    Fretz reviews WWE Fully Loaded 1998 featuring a great D-Lo vs X-Pac match, Ken Shamrock vs Owen Hart in the Hart Dungeon and Sable's breasts! Also there is a NEW theme for the podcast! Theme by Justin Sired https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ZisGLdhwDa0IZy7OBHmpL?si=JVNZMAbUTnOl-jlWzN0k5Q Follow...

  8. #266- Partially Loaded

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from July 20/98. D-Lo Brown wins the European Title, the Brawl For All marches on and tension builds between the teams of Austin/Undertaker and Mankind/Kane. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Threads:...

  9. #265- New Sensation

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from July 13/98. Kane and Mankind finally get their tag team title shot, the Brawl For All unfortunately continues and Jason Sensation draws the ire of Owen Hart. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Threads:...

  10. #264 Double Shot of Fretzpresso

    Fretz reviews BOTH Monday Nitro and Monday Night Raw from July 6/98. Bill Goldberg wins the WCW title and DX impersonates The Nation. Commercial theme by RoccoW https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode.txt Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social...

  11. #263- Kane is Able

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from June 29/98. It's the night after the King of the Ring, Kane is the new WWE Champion and the Brawl For All gets underway. Oh boy. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@fretzlemania Twitter:...

  12. #262- WWE King of the Ring 1998 feat Mr. YLP

    On the road to his 9th Anniversary Show this Saturday, Mr. YLP joins Fretz to review WWE King of the Ring '98.Featuring Nintendo 64 talk, Al Snow & Head having a hilarious match with Too Much and one of the most iconic matches in WWE history: Undertaker vs Mankind Hell in a Cell! Following the…

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  13. #261-Edge of the Crown

    Fretz reviews the go-home show for King of the Ring 98 from June 22. Edge makes his inauspicious debut and Kane promises to SET HIMSELF ON FIRE if he does not win the WWE Title. Also KANE SPEAKS FOR THE FIRST TIME! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social…

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  14. #260- Ready, Willing and Sable

    Fretz talks about all the wrestling from this past weekend from Night of Champions, TNA Slammiversary, NXT Great American Bash and AEW Forbidden Door before opening the portal back to 1998. It's Monday Night Raw from June 15/98. Sable has returned and the King of the Ring tournament continues....

  15. #259- D-Lo Brown's Pectacular Day

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw fron June 8/98. Vince McMahon receives a Humanitarian of the Year Award (or does he?) Also the King of the Ring tournament continues with Dan Severn vs D-Lo Brown where he tears his pec. That's right, the genesis of the chest protector! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky...

  16. #258- In the Knicks Of TIme

    After seeing two championship draughts end in NBA and NHL, Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from June 1/98. Mick Foley is fired and the King of the Ring tournament begins! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@fretzlemania...

  17. #257- Over The Edge 1998 feat Nate The Great

    After a brief break, Fretz returns to review WWE Over The Edge: In Your House from May 1998. Since the event takes place in Wisconsin, Fretz invites Nate from Brace For Impact on the show. Topics include: The Crusher, Bratwurst, Beer, High IQ wrestlers and Dean Malenko cosplaying as Ciclope. Also...

  18. #256- Dustin Checks In

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from May 11/98. Goldust checks out, Dustin checks in! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@fretzlemania Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog: https://fretzlemania.wordpress.com/ Instagram:...

  19. #255- River City Ransom

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from May 4/98. Mick Foley wrestles Terry Funk in a hardcore match and Owen Hart has his first match as a member of the Nation. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@fretzlemania Twitter:...

  20. #254- Tank Nation feat Kyle from Apron Bump

    Fretz is joined by Pretty Kyle from Apron Bump to review a historic Monday Night Raw from April 27, 1998. DX Rides a tank through Virginia to wage war on WCW and Owen Hart joins the Nation of Domination! Being from Virginia, Kyle offers insight and references to his home state. For all things…

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  21. #253 WWE Unforgiven 98 Review feat Eric Freeds

    Fretz is joined by first time guest, Eric Freeds from Nattering With E to review WWE Unfoorgiven 1998. Featuring the first ever Inferno Match between Undertaker and Kane, Stone Cold vs Dude Love, Canadian pop culture & indy wrestling references and more! Listen to Nattering With E:...

  22. #252- The 84th Week

    Fretz reviews a historic Monday Night Raw from April 13/98. WCW's 83 week streak is over! Stone Cold Steve Austin challenges Vince McMahon. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@fretzlemania Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania...

  23. #251- Corporate Rattlesnake

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from April 6/98. Vince McMahon tries to mold Stone Cold Steve Austin into his corporate image. He also briefly covers Wrestlemania 42 and events surrounding the show. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter:...

  24. #250- The 4th Annual Fretzlemania Pretzelmania Wrestlemania Preview Show feat Mr. YLP

    In his monumental 250th episode, Fretz is joined by Mr. YLP of the Young Lions Perspective to preview Wrestlemania 42 and the shows surrounding it. With a brief pit stop in NBA and NHL playoffs as well. From GCW's Bloodsport, Joey Janella's Spring Break, WWE ID, Progress and more! After the Indy...

  25. #249- Syxx Seven

    Fretz reviews WWE Monday Night Raw from March 30/98. The night after Wrestlemania 14. Featuring the debuts of Dan "The Beast" Severn, Kaientai and the return of Sean "123 Kid/Syxx" Waltman. D-Generation X gains three new members and loses one with HBK being on the shelf. The Attitude Era is truly...

  26. #248- WWE Wrestlemania 14 feat King Rickie Rozay

    Important shows call for important guests. Fretz is joined by King Rickie of Kings of the Rings to review Wrestlemania 14. Featuring the rise of Stone Cold, the rise of 1998 hip-hop, dumpsters, degenerates and tag teams. Follow Rickie and Kings of the Rings Podcast https://x.com/KOTR_Podcast…

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  27. #247- You Think You're Special

    Fretz reviews the go-home Raw before Wrestlemania 14 where Stone Cold goes one-on-one with The Rock. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog: https://fretzlemania.wordpress.com/ Instagram:...

  28. #246- Bombastic & Bodacious

    Fretz reviews a special WWE Tuesday Night Raw from March 17/98. The NEW Midnight Express debut and Triple H regains the European Title via dubious means. The road to Wrestlemania 14 rolls on. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter:...

  29. #245- Cuffs & Collars

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from March 9/98. We're on the road to Wrestlemania 14. Sable and Luna continue their rivalry and Mike Tyson is interviewed about why he joined DX. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog:...

  30. #244 Mike Tyson's Punch In

    Fretz talks about Great Canadian Wrestling in Owen Sound, Elimination Chamber and a historic Monday Night Raw from March 2, 1998. Double J returns, Undertaker returns and Mike Tyson joins DX! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter:...

  31. #243- Texas Tea Sweetner

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from February 23, 1998. We are officially on the road to Wrestlemania. The Legion of Doom break up and Goldust dresses up like his father, Dusty Rhodes if you will. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter:...

  32. #242- WWE No Way Out of Texas Review

    Fretz reviews In Your House: No Way Out of Texas from February 1998. Featuring a "War of Attrition" match where nobody really knows what "attrition" means. Also The Quebecers vs The Godwins, Taka Michinoku vs Pantera for the Light Heavyweight Title and an 8 man tag main event with DX and a…

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  33. #241- Jacking On

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from February 9/98. It's the go home show for In Your House: No Way Out (of Texas). Not much happens but it features Steve Blackman so five stars. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog:...

  34. #240- Standards & Practices & Dumpsters

    Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog: https://fretzlemania.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/ linktr.ee/fretzlemania Follow WAR on Twitter https://x.com/Addict_Wrestle Follow WAR on...

  35. #239- Owen Hart Presents: Eurotrip

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from January 26, 1998. Owen Hart wins the European Title in unusual circumstances. Also WWE continues to tease Mike Tyson vs Steve Austin. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog:...

  36. #238- Iron Sharpens Venom

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from January 19, 1998. It's the night after the Royal Rumble, Mike Tyson is announced for Wrestlemania and is confronted by Stone Cold Steve Austin. More importantly, THE QUEBECERS RETURN! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social...

  37. #237 Royal Rumble 1998 featuring Nate The Great

    Fretz is joined by Nate from Brace For Impact to review Royal Rumble 1998 feauring a watch-a-long of the Rumble match. If you want to join in, go to Netflix and start at approx 1:35:58. Topics include Half Baked, Titanic, Marvel vs Capcom and peak Attitude Era nonsense. Steve Blackman for world...

  38. #236- World's Strongest Nation

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from January 12, 1998. One week away from the Royal Rumble, Mark Henry joins the Nation and the Rock N Roll Express return. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog:...

  39. #235- Six Foot Crutch

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from January 5/98. There is a bounty on Steve Austin's head but he's ready to strike first. Also Don King reveals negotiations between WWE and Mike Tyson! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania...

  40. #234- WCW Starrcade 1997 featuring Mance Chappell

    Fretz is joined by Mance Chappell to review WCW Starrcade 1997. Featuring Chris Farley talk, the topic of Fretz's only sermon, WCW's missed booking opportunities and why WCW is still a thriving wrestling promotion today! It's Hogan vs Sting just in time for the holidays! Merry Christmas everyone,...

  41. #233 WWE Survivor Series 1997 featuring Willy T

    Fretz is joined by Willy T from Kings of the Rings to review Survivor Series 1997. From strange bedfellows , to Kane's incredible debut match with Mankind to too many tag matches and who REALLY screwed Bret Hart. This show has it all! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky...

  42. #232 Dude Wipes

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from November 3/97. The go home show for Survivor Series where DX wear face shields with windshield wipers. Also Stone Cold crosses Ahmed's end zone (phrasing), the Light Heavyweight Title Tournament gets underway and STEVE MUFUGGIN BLACKMAN DEBUTS! Follow Fretz on...

  43. #231- D'Anger Zone

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from October 27/97. Featuring Shawn’s arse, Mankind challenges Kane and Bret Hart defending the WWE title against Ken Shamrock. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog:...

  44. #230- TK-Oh No You Didn't

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from October 20/97. Marc Mero & Jeff Jarrett return and DX frame the Harts for racism. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog: https://fretzlemania.wordpress.com/ Instagram:...

  45. #229- Degenerates R Us

    Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from October 13/97. Degeneration X is officially named, Shawn says "suck it" for the first time and the Legion of Doom put their careers up against the Godwin's Tag Team Titles. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter:...

  46. #228- Bad Blood 1997 feat King Rickie Rozay

    Fretz and King Rickie of Kings of the Rings review a historic show in WWE In Your House: Bad Blood 1997. Featuring the first Hell in a Cell match between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker, the debut of Kane, a tag team "flag" match and not much else. RIP Brian Pillman. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky...

  47. #227- Untitled DX Pilot

    Fretz reviews yet another WWE Raw with mostly DQ finishes from September 29, 1997. Yet to be named Degenerates steal the show ahead of In Your House: Bad Blood. Also Owen Hart has new merch and we see the final appearance of Brian Pillman. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky...

  48. #226- Now Contains MSG Feat Apron Bump

    Fretz is joined by Kyle from Apron Bump to review a historic Monday Night Raw from September 22, 1997. Featuring Austin stunning Vince, Cactus Jack vs Triple H, Ahmed Johnson's magic knee brace, The Rock taking off and most importantly, Sable playing Laser Tag! Follow Kyle...

  49. #225- What if Bret Hart didn't go to WCW

    Fretz goes on a brief detour on the road to Bad Blood 97 to fantasy book Bret Hart not going to WCW. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog: https://fretzlemania.wordpress.com/ Instagram:...

  50. #224 WWE In Your House: Ground Zero

    Fretz reviews In Your House: Ground Zero. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog: https://fretzlemania.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/ linktr.ee/fretzlemania Follow WAR on Twitter...

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From the Attitude Era to Ruthless Aggression and beyond! Mr. Fretz reviews the best, worst, weirdest and downright ugliest in pro wrestling! Follow me on all socials (Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram) @Fretzlemania Follow the fam on Twitter @Addict_Wrestle Merch: https://wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.comDiscord https://discord.gg/QGHjg8Mv

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