Gootz's Wrestling Pod

Before TKO made everyone take a 50% paycut the brothers of destruction and Mr. McMahon screwed Audtin out of the belt! This week its new day leaving WWE the rise of the rock the end of Vader and so much more as we review breakdown 98!

First off we talk about Dumb Dave Meltzer and his stupid Hogan debate all week.  Then we shit all over Hogan and WCW as we review Fall Brawl 98. A dreadful show that undoes all of WCWS advancement as a product in 3 hours. Join us. 

In our biggest episode ever Scott Chaplin joins the show to recap Wrestlemania 42 Brock retiring Punk stealing the show Darby winning the belt and so much more.  Then we review Summerslam 98 the first ppv Gootz attended. Lots to discuss there as Rock comes into his own! 

Its Wrestlemania week! Ray Kyle and Prateek break down one of the weirdest manias ever and preview rhe whole weekend! Then Jay Leno invades WCW at Sturgis and takes on Hollywood Hogan! So much to discuss in our ALMOST 3 hour episode. 

Is this the best ECW PPV of all time? Yes! And also the most important. Gootz and Kyle break down how and why this show influenced a whole generation of fans then discuss the latest on Pat McAfee and the TNA AEW drama. 

Sable bares all as WWF goes fully loaded into the summer of 98. Lots to discuss here including Val Venis D-lo Terry Funk Dx and more! Plus Y2J is back on AEW!

Its another big episode as Rodzilla takes on the Mail Man. Its a big show for WCW as the NBA playoffs invade the ring. We also discuss AEW drama and Sid in the Hall of fame!

THIS IS THE BIG ONE. Mankind vs Undertaker Hell in a cell. We discuss this match how it changed not just wwe but the entire buisness and so much more!  Plus the latest AEW news. Its a big episode. Dont miss it. 

After a VERY QUICK AEW revolution preview we discuss the 98 Great American Bash. A horrible tag msin event headlines this card as WCW continues to slip in quality. We discuss konnan vs Goldberg flair being blackballed from wcw and do much more. Plus a conversation about the awful ref seizure at over yesterday. 

On this episode we discuss the road to Wrestlemania then review over the edge 98 as Vince McMahon becomes THE star of the attitude era. We discuss the absurdity of the 98 wcw roster losing to Patterson and Brisco. Its peak attitude era this week!

First off we preview Elmination Chamber then talk AEW batches then we get into how stupid wcw was for booking a whole PPV on the POSSIBILITY Vince McMahon MIGHT show up. He doesn't. Plus we discuss how wcw continues to make Sting look like an idiot. 

Shane Douglas tries to pull a double turn but when he fails to read the room and shit on Flair while Bishoof is holding him hostage it all falls apart! Plus we talk JYD and his final appearance Justin credible and more.  In current news we talk AJ Lee and Bad Bunny!

A short one this week as Im dealing with pain from dental surgery however the show must go on as we talk both the first ever bra and panties and inferno matches!!!!  

This week Kyle and Gootz discuss Roman-Punk at Wrestlemania and the history behind it then we get into the ppv that starts the nwo wolfpac: Spring Stampede 98.  We talk Nash Hogan and how the Bulldog has fallen apart in only 5 short months since Montreal. Enjoy! 

Up first we discuss the 2026 Royal Rumble happening this weekend.    Then we talk the night Wrestlemania got its groove back: Wrestlemania 14! The night the austin era begins and so much more! 

WCW's hot steak of shows continue with another great ppv. DDP steals the show bret hart has lost his heart and the nwo is starting to run out of steam. Join us! Plus news on Trey Miguel and Adam Page

Its the biggest challenge of Taz's career as he takes on Bam Bam Bigelow. Plus does Lance Storm get Tammy Sytch or does he get a little head? Its ECW'S best PPV yet and that still dosent say much. Lol. 

Finally Sting gets his revenge against Hollywood Hogan! Or...does he? Plus Scott Steiner becomes Big Poppa Pump and Goldberg begins his march to Hogan!

The VERY thin early 98 WWE roster tries to have a show without Undertaker and Shawn Michaels and what they give us is a glorified house show. But was it a good one? We talk all about it plus Fat Vader and Kane!

1998 WCW kicks off with a very fun show. Dusty turns heel Jericho starts his road to superstardom and Nash almost kills The Giant. Join us as we break it down!

Austin and Rock continue their rise to the top while HBK gets the injury that takes him out of the game for 4 years. But was it a real injury? Plus more discussion on that idiot John Cena. 

Its the big one! The turning point for WCW as Sting FINALLY confronts Hollywood Hogan but also Cena is retiring this weekend and we talk all about it!

WWE is at a crossroads as DX takes over! But not for long if Owen Hart and Austin have anything to say. Plus the landmark netflix-WB deal and how it affects WWE and AEW. 

ECW continues to age like dog piss in this very average ppv until Sabu and Sandman arrive and throw logic out the window in an insane spot fest. We also talk about how garbage head and Al Snow are in 2025.  Plus who is Becky Lynch talking about tune in this thanksgiving!!!

This episode Raven shines and the nWo continues to overplayed their hand. We discuss how in November 1997 WCW had zero clue Goldberg would become Goldberg. And also how even if the nWo knew they'd drive WCW under they never cared.    Enjoy!

Its the big one! The Montreal screwjob. The match that changed WWE FOREVER! Vince finally reveals what a piece of shit he is and Bret Harts life is changed forever.  But who is right and who is wrong? The answer might suprise you. Plus we discuss Nixon Newell in our big 150th episode. 

Snap into the madness at slim Jim's Halloween Havoc 97! This episode features the classic battle between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero and the god awful cage match between Piper and Hogan. WCW is rapidly reaching a turning point and we break it all down!

Its the first hell in a cell! Join us as we break it down!

Shawn Michaels humiliate the bulldog in the first UK only ppv. Plus we talk about hiw awesome the headbangers were. All this and more!

The nWo kills off WCW's southern fanbase as the company starts making mistakes they wont be able to come back from.  The horsemen and Flair are made to look like idiots in a really stupid main event. But is the fire undercard enough to save the show? Find out for yourself and give us a listen 

Shawn Michaels reaches his final form as he has his first match with his greatest opponent The Undertaker! Also Bret Hart goes on a side quest the headbangers finally active greatness and Austin-McMahon continues to build as we continue on the road to Montreal. 

Its ECW at its peak so of course the highlight is.....Jerry Lawler? Join us as we rewatch the 2nd ECW PPV and talk about how this feels way more like NXT than a 3rd company and how Vince may have more of a hand in this company than we were told! 

Its the tale of 2 failures as we discuss last weeks Wrestlepalooza and 1997's Road Wild. The nWo and Bishoff start losing their eye on the prize in August of 97 and we talk all about it. 

We got a three man booth on the pod as Prateek joins Gootz and Kyle to continue the shows journey thru 1997. Today we talk one of the most important shows in WWE history: Summerslam 97. Austin's broken neck! Shawn Michaels screwing the undertaker. The DOA being well DOA.  Plus TKO starts peddling snake oil. So much to discuss! Join us!

Its the biggest match of 1997 as Dennis Rodman enters the ring to join the nwo and their war against WCW.  Also Kyle and I talk about the incredible workrate all over this card how WCW excelled showcasing both Roddy Piper and Ultimo Dragon and we shit on Dave Meltzer!  

Its the greatest night in the history of the Hart family. It all goes downhill from here.    But until then we got a great 10 man tag and the debut of the WWF Light heavyweight division which was NOT a rip off of WCW.  LOL.  Also we discuss AEW PPVS moving to HBO Max!!

This week Kyle and Gootz talk about this weekends PPV and then they review Great American Bash 97 and talk about how WCW was NOT ready to move on from the nWo.  

Triple H begins his journey to the top of the wrestling universe as he wins the king of the ring! Plus Austin vs HBK and the road to the debut of Kane RAMPS UP.  Kyle Lewis joins the show as the new co-host for now as we check back into 1997 WWE! 

The nWo invades Flair country and gets their asses kicked in this massively fun WCW PPV. We break it all down as we continue to discuss WCW at its peak. 

Kyle joins the podcast to discuss the may 97 in your house the horrible espn wwe news and so much more!!!! Its a dark time to be a WWE fan both in 97 and 2025!!! 

Hulk Hogan is DEAD and this one hurts. Speaking of hurting we also continue our journey thru 97 and review Revenge of Taker plus a preview of Summerslam!!!

This episode was recorded before Hulk Hogans passing.  This episode ECW finally enters the ppv game and we talk about this massive debut PPV. Does it still hold up? Find out!!!

This is a new upload. The last one was messed up. At 41 DDP gets his big break against the Macho Man!

Steve Austin becomes the biggest star in wrestling history at Wrestlemania 13. We discuss what Bret Hart told Ray Gootz in 2005 about this historic Wrestlemania match. We talk about why this match is so special and why it still matters today. Plus we talk Rock LOD Undertaker and more! Also a preview of All In and WWE Evolution weekend. 

This week the nWo fights for survival against wcw and the horsemen in an odd battle royal. Plus Sting makes his intentions clear. But is this a good angle? Andrew and Ray debate it.  Plus we discuss CM Punks Saudi Sidequest. 

WCW takes over San Francisco as we get the REMATCH between Hogan and Piper but does it live up to the hype? Plus Benoit and Kevin Sullivan go to war Luger stays over and DDP continues to level up and what the hell is going on with Randy Savage?   Plus we talk Iran and Saudi in another huge episode of the podcast 

HBK loses his smile and throws the WWE into chaos! We discuss how his selfish lies almost derailed the road to wrestlemania. Plus Chyna debuts! The first battle between Hunter and Rock And we discuss Mercdes Mone and her quest to win all the belts. 

On the week CM Punk sells out we review nWo Souled Out.  The only ppv run by the nWo. Its a very weird show Andrew hated it. Gootz enjoyed it. Who is right? Plus we talk Saudi and Mr Iguana.  WCW had it all in 97. Join us as we slowly watch them blow it. 

The first time the WWE world collided with Triple A was the 97 Rumble at the almo dome.  Vince packed out his first stadium since 1992 so he could pretend Shawn Michaels was a big deal.    Its a new year in the WWF and this episode is huge. So much drama happens in 97 and its only January.    Plus we discuss Mariah May in NXT!

Starrcade becomes the supershow it was always meant to be with Piper vs Hogan. This show did MONSTER buisness and has some incredible matchups. Also Lex Luger steals the show again. Lots to discuss as Starrcade surpasses Wrestlemania as THE show of the year.    Plus we discuss the WWE-TNA partnership.