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Wrasslin' Raw
by Ryan Orrico, Jason Bartlett, and Joe Giammatteo
Wrasslin' Raw is a wrestling podcast that centers around three friends doing a deep-dive into World Wrestling Entertainment's past. Starting in 1993, Joe, Ryan, and Jason take a look back at old-school wrestling by watching the WWE show Monday Night Raw in chronological order, along with the Pay-Per-Views as they happen. Bringing together three different viewpoints that sometimes agree and sometimes don't, Wrasslin' Raw is a round table discussion centered around individual episodes and events. Our hosts give opinions on matches, wrestlers, and storylines, as well as brief glimpses into the then-contemporary world of professional sports entertainment.Fans of wrestling from their early youth, the boys decided one day to start re-watching old episodes of Raw. This started a texting discussion thread that wound up revealing some reevaluations of old favorites, new appreciation for things overlooked, and an overall richer viewpoint that has been informed by hindsight. Realizing this
Episodes
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WWE: Royal Rumble 1999
Here's an idea: Mankind can take some chair shots to the head! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys watch one of the most memorable Pay Per Views, the 1999 Royal Rumble. Mankind and the Rock headline this in the brutal "I Quit" Match, while the story between Stone Cold Steve Austin and…
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WWE Raw: January 18, 1999
There's a rumble in the air! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys view the go-home show leading into the 1999 Royal Rumble. The Road Dogg Jesse continues to rule the Hardcore Division, Goldust continues to fall down the ladder, and Dan Severn continues to appear on our screens. The Stooges...
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WWE Raw January 11, 1999
Why doesn't Test know how to dress himself? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys get the fallout from Mankind's Championship win, and matches start getting set for the Royal Rumble. Val Venis flirts with Ken Shamrock's sister, the Road Dogg gets drenched in a mysterious red liquid, and...
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WWE Raw: January 4, 1999
Who is this man and why is he chained to a pole? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys kick off 1999 with an all-time classic episode of Monday Night Raw. Promos from Vince McMahon, Shawn Michaels, and Mankind set the stage, while matches featuring D-Lo Brown and Goldust prop up the midcard....
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WWE: 1998 Year in Review
That's it folks, we're done with 1998! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a look back at the single most formative year for the WWE in the 90's. Match of the Year candidates are voted upon, the Jobber of the Year is revealed, and the WWE climbs out of the bottom of the barrel in...
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WWE Raw: December 28, 1998
Wait, do you think somebody might be getting fired tonight? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys review the final episode of Monday Night Raw in 1998, where Vince McMahon enacts his revenge against DX. Matches get booked between Triple H and Ken Shamrock, X-pac and the Big Bossman, Billy…
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WWE Raw: December 21, 1998
You can't have Sexual Chocolate without any whipped cream! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys get exposed to Sexual Chocolate Mark Henry's most erotic, depraved adventure yet. Gangrel and the Brood continue to give people blood baths, Shane McMahon takes the reins while Vince is away, and...
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WWE Raw: December 14, 1998
Does it look like Vince needs to get on a cycle or two? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys examine the fallout from the Rock Bottom Pay Per View, with championship matches being made for the New Age Outlaws against Ken Shamrock and the Big Bossman, as well as the Rock defending his title...
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WWE In Your House 26: Rock Bottom
It's the Pay Per View that buries itself! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys examine one of the weakest Pay Per Views in recent memory, full of disappointing moments in some surprising places. The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mankind and the Rock all end up with low star counts,...
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WWE Raw: December 7, 1998
Two Tiger appearances is too much! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys review the go-home show leading into the Rock Bottom Pay Per View. The Rock, Mankind, the Undertaker, and Stone Cold Steve Austin all take part in a climactic main event, but the undercard left something to be desired....
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WWE Raw: November 30, 1998
Let's bust a move, baby! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys sit down to watch a great episode that highlights the blossoming romance between Mark Henry and Chyna, much to D-Lo Brown's chagrin. The Acolytes appear to have debuted somewhere else already, Triple H makes his return to our...
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WWE Raw: November 23, 1998
Who let that mullet back in here? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a look at the ongoing machinations of the McMahon family, as Mankind defends his Hardcore Title against the Big Bossman and Ken Shamrock; Shawn Michaels' return at Vince's request is a little suspect, and the...
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WWE Raw: November 16, 1998
Who's ready for asses being kissed and asses being found? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a look at the fallout from Survivor Series, with phenomenal storytelling from The Rock, Vince and Shane McMahon, and Mankind. Mark Henry takes a big step up in his angle with Chyna, Ken...
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WWE: Survivor Series 1998
How many brain cells does this man have left? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys get ushered into a new phase of the Attitude Era, where The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin find themselves facing each other at the top. The tournament for the WWF Championship plays out, and Mankind, Ken...
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WWE Raw: November 9, 1998
Another classic episode of Raw as we head into the 1998 Survivor Series. Mankind gets a makeover and defends the WWE Hardcore Championship for the first time ever against Ken Shamrock! The Rock has to fight his way back into the Survivor Series tournament, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Big Boss Man...
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WWE Raw: November 2, 1998
All Vince wanted was some coffee… In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys continue to ride the wave of amazing Monday Night Raw episodes leading to Survivor Series. Mankind takes a step down when he joins Al Snow against the Oddities, and the Headbangers' impersonation of the New Age Outlaws...
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Wrasslin' Raw's 7th Annual Christmas Episode Spectacular 2025
HO HO HO HO HO! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a break from the wrasslin' reviews to celebrate Christmas. The annual gift exchange has taken place, the Mt. Crushmores have been prepared, and it's time to sit down to spread some seasonal cheer- from ours to yours, Merry Christmas!
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WWE Raw: October 26, 1998
Why is it always entertaining seeing a man get kicked in the balls? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys view another stop in Wisconsin for Monday Night Raw, and the lawlessness continues. Hawk is now an auxiliary member of the Legion of Doom, Kane looks more like a monster than a jobber…
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WWE Raw: October 19, 1998
This episode is better than sex! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take in yet another iconic Monday Night Raw, where Stone Cold Steve Austin hunts Vince McMahon for sport in the lawless city of Milwaukee. Matches featuring the Rock, X-Pac, Steve Blackman, and the Headbangers are all...
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WWE: Judgment Day 1998
Hold on to your wheelchair, it's going to be a weird one! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys examine a "tweener" Pay Per View, a culmination of Stone Cold Steve Austin versus Vince McMahon, and anyone else that might fit on the card. Matches featuring the Rock, Ken Shamrock, Mark Henry…
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WWE Raw: October 12 1998
Austin, you violated me!! In this episode of Wrasslin Raw, the boys are treated to more iconic moments between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Mr McMahon as Mr McMahon's corvette convertible is filled with wet cement! We also get the return of the Big Boss Man and a tournament for the vacated...
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WWE Raw: October 5, 1998
Everyone knows that Vinnie's got a sweet tooth! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys are treated to another of the most iconic scenes in wrestling history: Vince McMahon's time in the hospital. The night gets rounded out with matches from Ken Shamrock, D-Lo Brown, and Al Snow, despite the...
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WWE Raw: September 28, 1998
Does anyone anywhere really think about the Oddities? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a look at the fallout from the Breakdown Pay Per View, and in doing so get some of the most iconic scenes in wrestling history: scenes involving Stone Cold Steve Austin, Vince McMahon, the...
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WWE: Breakdown 1998
Who would have thought that a creep would be a heel? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys share some mixed opinions on various aspects of the Breakdown Pay Per View. There are some very clear winners, like the Rock, and some clear losers, like Southern Justice. In between are matches...
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WWE Raw: September 21, 1998
Shane, pal, you need to relax! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a look at the go-home show leading into the 1998 Breakdown Pay Per View. Getting a match with Southern Justice and the DOA is never a good thing, but X-Pac versus D-Lo Brown is always a good thing. Stone Cold Steve...
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WWE Raw: September 14, 1998
Welcome back to Monday Night Raw! After suffering through a couple weeks of Raw Saturdays, the boys are back to discuss a star-studded episode of Monday Night Raw featuring Stone Stone Steve Austin, Ken Shamrock, The Rock, Mankind, Undertaker, Kane, Edge, Chyna, and many more! Plus, we get to see...
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WWE Raw: September 12, 1998
Welcome to another Raw Saturday Night! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys chat it up about another weak Saturday night version of Monday Night Raw. Edge takes on Jeff Jarrett, the Rock has some words for Triple H and Kane, and Chyna might have some lust in her eyes for Mark Henry!
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WWE Raw: September 5, 1998
The big dogs stay home on Saturday nights! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys view the fallout of SummerSlam, and a generally weak episode of Monday Night Raw. Vince McMahon baits the Undertaker and Kane, who go on a smearing streak through the whole episode, while less-than-interesting...
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WWE: SummerSlam 1998
There's a pretty big lack of Demon Seed here! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys examine the payoff of what was a notably poor buildup: SummerSlam 1998! Matches featuring D-Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock backed up some big-name contests including Stone Cold Steve Austin, the Undertaker, the...
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WWE Raw: August 24, 1998
The Brawl for All bodycount reaches a crescendo! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a look at the go-home show leading into SummerSlam 1998. Dan Severn finally gets exposed, Southern Justice finally gets some in-ring time, and we finally get some resolution in the Cahoots! storyline...
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WWE Raw: August 17, 1998
What's that dripping out of Val's pink cannon? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, we continue to build up to SummerSlam, with Stone Cold Steve Austin and the Undertaker setting up the story for their Main Event. Owen Hart and Ken Shamrock look good together, while Dan "the Beast" Severn continues…
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WWE Raw: August 10, 1998
Is the Brawl For All over yet? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys are deep in the lead-up to SummerSlam, as well as the intrigue of CAHOOTS. Vader had a chance to get some hos from the Godfather, Droz gets some more screen time, and Southern Justice definitely does not have a match…
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WWE Raw: August 3, 1998
Kane & Mankind take on the New Age Outlaws, which turns into a demolition derby of human anatomy! Tiger Ali Singh pays people to remove their garments. Sgt Slaughter is still the commissioner, and we get action featuring Stone Cold Steve Austin, the Undertaker, Owen Hart, the Rock, Triple H and X...
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WWE Raw: July 27, 1998
Choppy choppy your pee pee! We have reached a classic episode of Monday Night Raw. Val Venis runs into some issues with Kaientai, the Godfather has some escorts with him for the first time, and Dr Death is on the receiving end of a career ending knockout blow by Bart Gunn. We also discuss a main...
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WWE: Fully Loaded 1998
Don't just blow it, show it, HO! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys check out the "tweener" Pay Per View, Fully Loaded. This show features the infamous bikini contest between Jacqueline and Sable, a Hart Dungeon Match between Owen Hart and Ken Shamrock, and some answers as to who's in...
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WWE Raw: July 20, 1998
Let the downward spiral of Steve Williams' future begin! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys watch the go-home Monday Night Raw leading into the Fully Loaded Pay Per View. This week's "Brawl 4 All" victim was Quebecer Pierre, while everybody was a victim of being subjected to another…
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WWE Raw: July 13, 1998
We're just gonna pretend like it never happened! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys sit down to talk about another "Brawl 4 All"-era Monday Night Raw, where the only thing more common than the ruined careers are "we want wrestling" chants. Dan "The Beast" Severn boxes with the Godfather,...
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WCCW January 9, 1982
Let's dip our toes into Texas once again! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys review a lesser example of what World Class Championship Wrestling can provide, with matches featuring Captain Frank Dusek and Wild Bill Irwin. Gary Hart ushers in a feud between the Great Kabuki and Kerry Von...
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WCCW January 2, 1982
Let's take a trip to Texas! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys dip their toes into the waters of World Class Championship Wrestling. Matches featuring the Great Kabuki, the Von Erich Brothers and others entertain, while Tom "Boogaloo" Shaft does not. Announcer Gene Goodson is serviceable,...
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F**k Netflix
As you can tell from the title, February 1st has come and gone, and no additional Raw content has been added to Netflix. Join us as we discuss the presumed whereabouts of our co-host, Jason Bartlett, as well as the past, present, and future of Wrasslin' Raw!
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The State of WWE Content Part 3
It's Part 3 of our State of WWE content, and you know what that means... more rumors and innuendo!
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The State of WWE Content Part 2
SPECULATION ABOUNDS! In this update episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys continue to wait for updates from WWE and Netflix. Lord Thomas checks in from across the pond, and the future is further discussed. If the modern product was watchable, it might be worth talking about!
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The State of WWE Content
January first came around, so let's pretend like Raw on Peacock never happened! In this update episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys discuss the WWE transition from Peacock to Netflix, and the issues that are arising as a result. Everyone is silent on what to expect, so why not have a good time...
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Wrasslin' Raw's 6th Annual Christmas Episode Spectacular 2024
HO HO HO! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys take a break to honor the annual Christmas episode tradition: discussing the gift exchange, and presenting to the listeners and each other the Mount Crushmores of the year. From everyone at Wrasslin' Raw, Happy Holidays!
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WWE Raw: July 6, 1998
Here comes Brakkus… and there goes Brakkus! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys sit down to a mediocre episode of Monday Night Raw, filled with mediocre talent like the DOA, Vader, the Headbangers, and Dustin Runnels. D-Lo Brown has a great showing against Terry Funk, while the Brawl For…
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WWE Raw: June 29, 1998
The only way to make wrestling better is to combine it with boxing! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys watch the fallout from the King of the Ring and the start of the infamous Brawl For All! Sable taints the commentary table with her robotic delivery, Stone Cold Steve Austin gets a…
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WWE: King of the Ring 1998
Bonus matches on a Pay Per View, what could go wrong? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys view the 1998 King of the Ring, and one of the most talked about matches of all time: the Undertaker and Mankind in the Hell in a Cell match. D-Lo Brown debuts his chest protector in a Five Star Frog...
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WWE Raw: June 22, 1998
This one's going to be a bloodbath! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys check out the go-home show leading into the 1998 King of the Ring Pay Per View. Jerry Lawler gets some Head from Al Snow, the Undertaker visits Paul Bearer's living room, and reality finally sinks in on Dan Severn....
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WWE Raw: June 15, 1998
Who's looking forward to a tag team royal rumble match? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the bracket season is in full swing in the lead up to the King of the Ring. Dustin Runnels, Droz, Jeff Jarrett, and Chainz have mediocre matches, X-Pac is back in the ring, and Val Venis continues to…
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WWE Raw: June 8, 1998
How many times has Scorpio been Jobber of the Week? In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys are on the Road to SummerSlam by way of the King of the Ring, and it's bracket season! Faarooq remains in an unpleasant position, Edge is starting to lose his mystique, and the Undertaker has evolved…
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Wrasslin' Raw is a wrestling podcast that centers around three friends doing a deep-dive into World Wrestling Entertainment's past. Starting in 1993, Joe, Ryan, and Jason take a look back at old-school wrestling by watching the WWE show Monday Night Raw in chronological order, along with the Pay-Per-Views as they happen. Bringing together three different viewpoints that sometimes agree and sometimes don't, Wrasslin' Raw is a round table discussion centered around individual episodes and events. Our hosts give opinions on matches, wrestlers, and storylines, as well as brief glimpses into the then-contemporary world of professional sports entertainment.Fans of wrestling from their early youth, the boys decided one day to start re-watching old episodes of Raw. This started a texting discussion thread that wound up revealing some reevaluations of old favorites, new appreciation for things overlooked, and an overall richer viewpoint that has been informed by hindsight. Realizing this
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Ryan Orrico, Jason Bartlett, and Joe Giammatteo
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