Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard

Travel and schedule conflicts prevented Bruce and Conrad from having adequate studio time to record this week but don't worry the JBL episode is coming soon. Today join Tony Schiavone as he presents a "Best of Something to Wrestle" focused on the Game, the King of Kings, the Cerebral Assassin, the Creator, the Destroyer, Hunter Hearst Helmsley himself, TRIPLE H! Our last live show will be at Starrcast II in Las Vegas. Tickets are on sale now at Starrcast.com and even if you can't make it to Vegas you can still watch LIVE and On-Demand in HD on FITE worldwide! This will be our first live show EVER to be LIVE worldwide! Pre-Order today and save a bundle on 20+ shows for one low price at STARRCASTonFITE.com! Download to TURO app for free to book any car you want from anywhere you want and get $25 off when you use the promo code WRESTLE at checkout. Robinhood will give you a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help you build your portfolio when you sign up at WRESTLE.robinhood.com Get the rapid boost in nitric oxide production that you and your partner crave; make her happy when you try your first 30-day bottle of Ageless Male Max free – just pay shipping and handling when you text the word "RAM" to79-79-79 Get a lower monthly payment, payoff your credit cards, pay your house off faster, and even skip your next two house payments at SaveWithBruce.com Stop throwing your money away on rent and buy a house for less than current rent at HideFromRent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rock, Stone Cold, Goldberg, and Brock Lesnar are all out of the company. Now McMahon is going to try establish Chris Benoit as his top star on RAW. Chris received a hero's welcome from Edmonton when he returned as Champion in a WrestleMania rematch. But why was it a rematch? When the venue was booked, did the WWE know Benoit would be the champ? Fresh off of a 2019 Superstar Shakeup, Bruce breaks down the WWE's mentality and the thought process behind a "Draft" and the real life ramifications on the lives affected by switching brands. Randy Orton and Mick Foley's feud, match, aftermath, and future are also greatly explored on this episode. Austin's deal with the company, his reason for leaving, Brock's pursuit of the NFL, and Goldberg's opinion about WWE are all discussed plus Rosey, Garrison Cade, and a few other names rarely discussed get the Prichard treatment as well on a very special Something to Wrestle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Conrad look back on 1998 and 1999 when the Texas Rattlesnake was running the wrestling world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DOOT DOOT DOOT! Michael "PS" Hayes is one of the most charismatic, and misunderstood, superstars in the history of professional wrestling. Today Bruce and Conrad celebrate the incredible career in front of the camera and behind the camera behind someone Bruce calls "a wrestling savant." Just hours before WrestleMania, Bruce shares stories about his friend of nearly 40 years from Badstreet USA to New York. But we feel the need to warn you: the further down the block you went the badder it got! Don't miss our last live show in New York -- the Monday after WrestleMania, right after RAW, just steps from Barclays! Jim Ross and Bruce Prichard on stage together for the last time ever? Don't miss it BrucePrichard.com! Our last live show EVER will be at Starrcast II in Las Vegas. Tickets are on sale now at Starrcast.com and if you can't make it to Vegas it was just announced earlier today that Starrcast will be LIVE and On-Demand in HD on FITE worldwide! This will be our first live show EVER to be LIVE worldwide! Pre-Order today and save a bundle on 20+ shows for one low price at STARRCASTonFITE.com! Get a lower monthly payment, payoff your credit cards, pay your house off faster, and even skip your next two house payments at SaveWithBruce.com Stop throwing your money away on rent and buy a house for less than current rent at HideFromRent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a crazy month for Vince McMahon. The XFL is tanking and NBC wants out of the deal, Jerry Lawler walked out, ECW files for bankruptcy, Paul Heyman needs a job, Vince has a meltdown on HBO, he acquires WCW, and oh by the way he's about to put on the biggest WrestleMania ever! Bruce and Conrad dig into all of these moving parts going on behind the scenes before what will be the most financially successful WrestleMania ever up until that point setting records in nearly every category. The show would feature a crazy hardcore match people remember to this day, the crazy McMahon family story, an unreal match between Benoit and Angle, perhaps one of the silliest battle royals in WWE history, the tag team match that created a highlight reel by itself and set the standard for TLCs to come, and a match between the two biggest icons in the business at the time with an ending that changed everything. The guys break down the business aspect of the show, the creative, and the regrets coming out of the show. Don't miss one of the most requested topics ever -- WrestleMania X-Seven! Don't miss our last live show in New York -- the Monday after WrestleMania, right after RAW, just steps from Barclays! Jim Ross and Bruce Prichard on stage together for the last time ever? Don't miss it BrucePrichard.com! Our last live show EVER will be at Starrcast II in Las Vegas. Tickets are on sale now at Starrcast.com and if you can't make it to Vegas it was just announced earlier today that Starrcast will be LIVE and On-Demand in HD on FITE worldwide! This will be our first live show EVER to be LIVE worldwide! Pre-Order today and save a bundle on 20+ shows for one low price at STARRCASTonFITE.com! Get a lower monthly payment, payoff your credit cards, pay your house off faster, and even skip your next two house payments at SaveWithBruce.com Stop throwing your money away on rent and buy a house for less than current rent at HideFromRent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WrestleMania X marked the return to Madison Square Garden, where it all began nine years earlier. But this WrestleMania was different. Vince McMahon was in the fight of his life with the steroid trial, the business was much in transition where it had taken a dip, and this was the very first WrestleMania without Hulk Hogan. How did the trial effect his view of WrestleMania? Did it effect his booking of this show or his creativity in general? After the company took a dip in 1993, what did they change to return to profitability in 1994? How did Vince receive the news of Hogan negotiating with WCW? Did Vince consider working something out for Hogan to appear at this show? What was the deal with all of the celebrities? Bruce answers all of these questions before adding tidbits we've never heard before like Bret wanted to beat Owen, why Vince introduced Luger as World Champion at a house show, the finish of Savage-Crush, the backup plan if the ladder broke for Razor and Shawn, and so much more! Come along as we go back in time 25 years to revisit WRESTLEMANIA X! TONIGHT! Eric Bischoff, Tony Schiavone, and Conrad Thompson present the first ever joint 83 Weeks and What Happened When live show in Chicago. Pick up your tickets for just $39 at 83WHW.com. Bruce is on the road this weekend in Australia! Don't miss your chance to see him live at BrucePrichard.com! Don't miss our last live show in New York -- the Monday after WrestleMania, right after RAW, just steps from Barclays! Jim Ross and Bruce Prichard on stage together for the last time ever? Don't miss it BrucePrichard.com! Get a lower monthly payment, payoff your credit cards, pay your house off faster, and even skip your next two house payments at SaveWithBruce.com Stop throwing your money away on rent and buy a house for less than current rent at HideFromRent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're finally here, WRESTLEMANIA XX! This was the third, and probably last, WrestleMania at Madison Square Garden. We discuss the Garden and the opening video for the show in great detail. We've already covered Royal Rumble 2004 where Benoit won his shot at the World Title and No Way Out 2004 where Eddie Guerrero became World Champion himself but most folks remember the end of this show as their crowning moment of their careers. We discuss why Shawn was inserted into the match, the finish being a submission, the spectacular match between Eddie and Kurt, the return of Mick Foley, the return of the Rock, the way the locker room felt about Brock, why Brock was leaving, when they knew Brock was leaving, why Brock lost the match, what the relationship with Goldberg was like, what was discussed for Bischoff, whether or not Bret Hart was considered, the business being down and why, plus much more about WrestleMania XX! Get a lower monthly payment, payoff your credit cards, pay your house off faster, and even skip your next two house payments at SaveWithBruce.com Stop throwing your money away on rent and buy a house for less than current rent at HideFromRent.com Come see Bruce Prichard and Jim Ross the Monday after WrestleMania just steps from Barclays at www.BrucePrichard.com -- our only live show with Jim Ross and perhaps our last non-Starrcast live show ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Austin set the wrestling world on fire in 1998 but it almost didn't happen. Join Bruce and Conrad as they examine the most pivotal year of Austin's career up to that point, 1997. From winning the Royal Rumble, the incredible Final Four match, the unbelievable WrestleMania match with Bret, the rumor and innuendo about the blood in that match, why Shamrock was involved, the PPV main event title shot against Undertaker that is rarely discussed, the final match of the Austin-Bret trilogy on PPV, the reasoning behind inserting Shawn Michaels into the equation, the tag title run, Canadian Stampede, the SummerSlam match with Owen that changed everything, the fallout of the injury, the way his relationship with Owen changed, how he felt about Owen 3:16, what the doctors were telling him about his neck, the biggest (and worst) stunner ever, the first Rock-Austin match on PPV, why the Intercontinental title changed hands the way it did, and more! Have a question for our WrestleMania XX episode next week? Head over to Facebook right now, www.facebook.com/somethingtowrestle Join Bruce and Conrad on the "Farewell Tour" tomorrow night Crown Point, Indiana, or Sunday in Cleveland, Ohio, just before the PPV! Be sure to catch Bruce in two weeks down under in Australia and don't miss our first (and maybe last) show with Jim Ross the Monday after WrestleMania in Brooklyn! All of these are on sale now at BrucePrichard.com! Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Get a Brand New House with NO MONEY DOWN at BrandNewHouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody has had a career like Jerry "The King" Lawler. Bruce discusses his legacy prior to joining the WWE, how the deal with WWE came together, the original plan, the feud with Bret, the missteps with Piper, what really "made" him to Vince, the time he sued WWE, the legal trouble and what really happened, the feuds with Warrior and Jake, why he was in the XFL, the situation when he quit, what he said about Bruce while he was gone, how he was received when he returned, what his legacy will be, and so much more on a very royal episode about THE KING! Have a question for our Austin 97-00 episode next week? Head over to Facebook right now, www.facebook.com/somethingtowrestle The "Farewell Tour" kicks off tonight in Connecticut, rolls on next week Indiana and Ohio, Bruce is solo in three weeks down under in Australia, our first (and maybe last) show with Jim Ross was just announced for the Monday after WrestleMania in Brooklyn, and our last announced live show will be at Starrcast.com over Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas. For every other date including tonight's, please visit www.BrucePrichard.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Get a Brand New House with NO MONEY DOWN at BrandNewHouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Conrad take a closer look at the return of the Deadman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce shares one of his fondest memories, when Eddie became the World Champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Conrad discuss the business, build up and brutality of the 1999 St. Valentine's Day Massacre PPV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Bruce and Conrad as they remember one of the best that ever did it, Gorilla Monsoon. Have a question for our St. Valentine's Day Massacre episode next week? Head over to Facebook right now, www.facebook.com/somethingtowrestle Hurry to BrucePrichard.com to see us in Atlanta (tomorrow!), Connecticut, Indiana, Ohio, and Australia on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Get a Brand New House with NO MONEY DOWN at BrandNewHouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When did Bruce first meet Sid? When was Sid on the WWF's radar? What did Vince promise Sid to get him to walk away from guaranteed money from WCW? Did Sid regret his decision to leave? How and where did Sid get the name Vicious and why the change to Justice? Did Sid turn down the "Hogan spot" in the WWF? What did Bruce think of the finish to the 92 Rumble? What did Sid think about WrestleMania? Why did Sid leave the company after the European tour? Did Sid ever fail a drug test? What was Sid's solution for drug testing at the time? What circumstance led Sid to return to the company? When did "softball" become "a thing" to the office? Why was Sid chosen for the push against Shawn Michaels? Were promises made to Sid? Did Sid shit his pants at WrestleMania? Who was driving during the 1997 car wreck? Would Sid have come back to the WWF had his leg not been broken in WCW? Is Sid worthy of going into the Hall of Fame? All of this and much more on a fun episode of Something to Wrestle! Have a question for our Gorilla Monsoon episode next week? Head over to Facebook right now, www.facebook.com/somethingtowrestle Hurry to BrucePrichard.com to see us in San Diego, Phoenix, Atlanta, Connecticut, Indiana, Ohio, and Australia on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Get a Brand New House with NO MONEY DOWN at BrandNewHouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Royal Rumble 1999 "No Chance In Hell" is a deep dive into the who, whats and whens Austin and McMahon both battled in the 30 man quest for a title match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce shares personal stories of his time with Gene Okerlund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mrs. Foley's baby boy rips the WWE title from the clutches of Vince McMahon and his corporate champion The Rock. Bruce and Conrad breakdown the decisions made surrounding the historic win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fire up the WWE Network and join Bruce and Conrad as they re-visit the WWF in a state of transition. The signature open still has the New Generation logo but boy are things different once the show starts. The WWF is coming under fire for "going too far" and there are even reported "riots" at live events. The top star can't wrestle so he fills his time investigating fake Santas... and defending future WWE Tag Team Champions. Plus the guys cover the Undertaker's health problems, the fall out from Bret Hart, the rumor and innuendo around Owen Hart sticking around, and so much more from the most interesting transition periods in the WWF! Have a question for our "Foley Wins the Title" episode next week? Head over to Facebook right now, facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle The polls are back! Cast your "Royal Rumble" vote now @prichardshow SAN DIEGO is getting a live show! Tickets are on sale now at BrucePrichard.com for that show, Colorado Springs, Phoenix, and Connecticut! Over spend this holiday season? Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Get a Brand New House with NO MONEY DOWN at BrandNewHouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're one month removed from perhaps the best Russo story line, Survivor Series 1998, and the Rock is no longer the "#2 babyface" he is clearly the top heel and thus this entire PPV is named after him. Join Bruce and Conrad as they examine all of the happenings in the WWF in December 1998! Holidays got you feeling stressed financially? SaveWithBruce.com can help you pay off your credit cards, get a lower monthly payment and even skip your next two house payments! Have a question for our "Austin Stuns Santa" watch-a-long episode from 1997 next week? Head over to Twitter right now, @prichardshow BrucePrichard.com don't miss us in Colorado Springs, Phoenix, and Connecticut too all at www.BrucePrichard.com! Stay tuned SAN DIEGO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A discussion in detail about a 1997 event entitled D-Generation X: In Your House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian a sure-fire Hall of Famer with a story unlike any other Superstar in WWE history. Today Bruce takes us back to the beginning of his wrestling career all the way through today. From paying for his training to the legacy he has left and everything in between. Of course Christian's story is one of highs and lows. Bruce and Conrad examine his on-screen debut, the pairing with the Brood, whether or not that faction ended too quickly, what helped make his pairing with Edge, what writer had the most influence on his career as a tag wrestler, what PPV "made" their team, the infamous TLC matches people still talk about to this day, and of course the break up. How did they decide who was going to be the "good guy" in that story line? What did Vince see in Christian at that time? Did Vince really want Christian to cut his hair? Why didn't it happen? What's the rumor and innuendo about the blue dot? Of course the temper tantrums, the title runs, and the departure from WWE must be addressed. How did Vince react to Christian leaving? Did the TNA run help him upon his return? Why did Dixie Carter choose him to return to TNA in 2012 as a special deal with WWE over all other contracted WWE talent? What would Christian's career look like if there was never an Edge character? All of this and much more for our podcast peeps as we examine the life and times of Christian in the WWE! Holidays got you feeling stressed financially? SaveWithBruce.com can help you pay off your credit cards, get a lower monthly payment and even skip your next two house payments! Have a question for next week's IYH: D-X episode? Head over to Twitter right now, @prichardshow Join us in Europe, Colorado Springs, Phoenix, and Connecticut too all at www.BrucePrichard.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To say the fall of October 1993 was a tough time for the WWF is an understatement. Vince McMahon and Titan Sports are going to be facing serious charges from the the Federal Government where they would face millions in fines and perhaps lose Titan Towers (and everything in it!). Hulk Hogan is gone so they get Randy Savage back in the ring but before they do, Savage goes on JR's radio show and calls out Hulk Hogan for lying on the Arsenio Hall Show. Vince has decided to shift gears to a different type of main event attraction to feature Bret Hart and his feud with Jerry Lawler is the hottest in the company... and then Lawler got arrested. Despite business being down, they sold out the Boston Gardens in record time. How? Bruce explains a new strategy that worked to move tickets and how they had to pivot away from Lawler in the main event. Why was Shawn chosen? Who were the Knights supposed to be? How were the other Hart brothers to work with? What was the original plan before it was Bret-Owen? Plus we discuss sidebars about Ludvig Borga, Ray Combs, and of course the creation of Reo Rodgers. Don't miss the show Bruce has wanted to cover since we started the podcast, Survivor Series 1993! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is your second annual Something to Wrestle "Thanksgiving Tradition" Survivor Series episode! Fire up the WWE Network to Survivor Series 1988, mute your television, and let Bruce and Conrad talk you through the 1988 Survivor Series where "teams of five strive to survive!" JYD, the Baron, and Don Muraco are out and Scott Casey and Jim Brunzell are in? Bruce discusses the Bulldogs departure, the way Arn and Tully reacted to their first WWF Pay Per View, whether or not Savage had an issue with Hogan coming out last, and so much more! Plus the guys discuss Vince's foray into promoting boxing Pay Per Views, what Vince did for the guys for Thanksgiving, why Richfield got so many big shows, and so much more! Holidays got you feeling stressed financially? SaveWithBruce.com can help you pay off your credit cards, get a lower monthly payment and even skip your next two house payments! Have a question for next week? Head over to Twitter right now, @prichardshow Join us in Europe, Colorado Springs, Phoenix, and Connecticut too all at www.BrucePrichard.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are one year removed from the Montreal Screwjob and the tide has turned in the Monday Night War--the WWF is near clearly in the lead with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin feuding with "Mr. McMahon." But the story of Survivor Series 1998 is about to further the lead that the WWF has when they crown their "next big thing" champion. The Rock became "the guy" at Survivor Series '98 but HOW they got there was the most masterful part of the story. Vince Russo has said this was the best thing he ever wrote in wrestling and most agree. The story of Mankind and Vince McMahon, weaving in Shane McMahon and the Rock for weeks before the big reveal... the Rock is the Chairman's hand picked Champion. The stage was set for WrestleMania 15 and what would become the biggest trilogy in the history of professional wrestling. Don't miss the incredible story that made the Rock one of the youngest WWE Champions ever as Bruce and Conrad discuss Survivor Series 1998! Holidays got you feeling stressed financially? SaveWithBruce.com can help you pay off your credit cards, get a lower monthly payment and even skip your next two house payments! Have a question for our Survivor Series 1988 episode next week? Head over to Twitter right now, @prichardshow Come see us in Los Angeles TOMORROW! BrucePrichard.com can hook you up and NEXT WEEK is our first ever visit to NORTH CAROLINA! Join us in Europe, Colorado Springs, Phoenix, and Connecticut too all at www.BrucePrichard.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody has a story like William Regal! Bruce and Conrad cover his start in the business at just 16 years old, touring Europe, a surprise tryout with the WWF nobody talks about, who gave him a tip on how to get hired in WCW, who brought him in, why he left, who he called in the WWF to come in, what happened in the very first meeting, the illness that nearly cost him his life, his addiction, the rocky start with the company, the silly "Man" gimmick, rehab, the release, the match that got everyone talking again, the idea for the Commissioner, his title runs, his partnership with Tajiri, the pairing with Eugene, the parasite, his notable matches, winning King of the Ring, the failed drug test, his legacy, and everything in between that made William Regal one of the most fascinating stories in the history of professional wrestling! Have a question for our Survivor Series 1998 episode next week? Head over to Twitter right now, @prichardshow Hurry to BrucePrichard.com to see us in LA, Winston Salem, Scotland, Ireland, England, Colorado Springs, Phoenix, and Connecticut on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Get a Brand New House with NO MONEY DOWN at BrandNewHouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a look into Tough Enough as Bruce discusses the judges, the contestants, and how the decision to bring it to SmackDown upset the veterans. Of course Bruce has an opinion on how the "incident" with Angle took place as well. Why did Puder win? Once he did, how did the veterans treat him? What really happened at the Royal Rumble? Why didn't they ever do anything with him and Angle? What is their relationship like now? We discuss OVW, the letter he got by "accident" and then of course we break down why it didn't last, the true details of the $1M contract, and take your questions. Then we continue our doubleheader with a complete breakdown of the Hardcore Title. Who had the idea? Why was it done? Who benefited the most? We exam some of the more memorable moments with the title, the guys who helped make it matter, and the times where it all just became hard to follow. From Mick Foley to Crash Holly to Rob Van Dam, we cover all things Hardcore Title in a very unique Something to Wrestle! Have a question for our William Regal episode next week? Head over to Twitter right now, @prichardshow Hurry to BrucePrichard.com to see us in Winston Salem, LA, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Get a Brand New House with NO MONEY DOWN at BrandNewHouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce tells Conrad all about the time Hunter Married Stephanie... on TV and in real life! What REALLY happened, HOW, WHO knew, and WHEN? Hurry to BrucePrichard.com to see us in Winston Salem, LA, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Get a Brand New House with NO MONEY DOWN at BrandNewHouse.com Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 Give your gimmick the hot tag with BLUECHEW.com and get your first shipment free (just pay $5 shipping) when you use our promo code WRESTLE Want to consolidate some debt? Try lightstream.com/wrestle for a special offer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A vacant title divides the Brothers of Destruction with Stone Cold smack dab in the middle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We knew him by many names before we were introduced to "Rikishi" and Bruce touches on everything from the Samoan Swat Team to the Sultan as we examine the career of Solofa Fatu Jr! You'll hear about everything from the inspiration behind the look, who was enamored with his finisher, how Too Cool came to by, and ultimately why it ended. Bruce also reminds everyone about the "bump" nobody talks about and perhaps the only "sawdust moment" in the history of wrestling. And of course you'll find out why, "I did it... for the Rock." Watch the "Roast of Bruce Prichard," the "Monday Night War Debate," or dozens of other shows on demand starting at just $4.99 at FITE.tv/starrcast Hurry to BrucePrichard.com to see us in Winston Salem, LA, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Get a Brand New House with NO MONEY DOWN at BrandNewHouse.com Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 The hottest game of the year is out NOW! Head to WWE.2k.com to purchase your copy of WWE 2K19 today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we spit in the face of people who don't want to be cool! Carlos Colon is a legend in the wrestling business so it's a no brainer to get his son in the WWE and push him to the moon right? But why didn't it last? What went wrong? What was the word on him coming out of developmental? Who saw something in him on the main roster? We discuss his debut, the US title run, the draft, the IC title run, the WrestleMania moment with Piper and Austin, working against Hogan and Michaels, the infamous promo Ric Flair cut on him, the "stabbing" angle with Cena, whether or not that should have been done, when he asked for his release and why, how Vince managed to convince him to stay, and then ultimately how it all came to an end for a guy who beat John Cena for the US title on his first night on TV. Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Hurry to BrucePrichard.com to see us in Boston in just two weeks! Plus don't miss us in LA, Winston Salem, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Phoenix! Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com The hottest game of the year is out NOW! Head to WWE.2k.com to purchase your copy of WWE 2K19 today! Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 Get "over" with your significant other and give your "gimmick" the "hot tag" with BLUECHEW! Try your first shipment FREE when you pay $5 shipping and use promo code WRESTLE at BlueChew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The WWF's business is booming after SummerSlam 1998 but Nitro is winning the ratings war. We'll examine how we got to Breakdown, what it really set up, what changed about Vince's approach to PPVs in this era, we touch on Jim Carrey and Jerry Lawler, Kurt Angle signing, the camps that WWE was running at the time, Hawk's physical ailment nobody was talking about, wrestlers in High Times, Foley not taking more time off after the Hell in a Cell, Shawn Michaels returning, Tiger Ali Singh, what WWE wanted from Regal during this first run, why Shamrock wasn't a top guy, nudity on USA, Vader's last PPV match, why Bradshaw didn't get over here, the debut of Christian, the bump Edge took on this show nobody talks about, the Godwinns compared to Southern Justice, the silly Val Venis and Dustin Runnels angle, the tremendous promos from the Rock and Mankind, plus more details on Austin riding the Zamboni to the ring the night after the PPV! Don't miss a look back at the WWE 20 years ago this week! Watch the "Roast of Bruce Prichard," the "Monday Night War Debate," or dozens of other shows on demand starting at just $4.99 at FITE.tv/starrcast Hurry to BrucePrichard.com to see us in Winston Salem, LA, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 Join MYBookie.com and they will match your deposit dollar for dollar up to $1,000! Just use our promo code WRESTLE and sign up after 7pm Eastern to receive an additional $25 free play! Get $5,000-$100,000 to consolidate your credit card debt and get a discounted rate when you visit lightstream.com/wrestle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a sleeper episode! Bruce and Conrad discuss Ric Flair leaving the WWE, Freddie Prinze, Jr. coming in as a writer, the Mike Adamle experiment, the "independent contractor" lawsuit and debate, Ventura wanting Vince to back him for the Presidency, CM Punk losing the World Title on this PPV without ever even being in the ring, why that happened, why the business was down, Vince sending out feelers for a "WWE Network" (in 2008!), whatever happened to Manu, a young Cody Rhodes, who is to blame for the Championship Scramble concept, why it didn't work, a hilarious Johnny Ace story, the on-again off-again Foley-McMahon relationship, Coach leaving, the mass layoffs in 2008, and of course the best feud no one talks about: Jericho-Michaels. Watch the "Roast of Bruce Prichard," the "Monday Night War Debate," or dozens of other shows on demand starting at just $4.99 at FITE.tv/starrcast Want to see our live show from San Antonio last weekend? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/SomethingToWrestle Hurry to BrucePrichard.com to see us in Winston Salem, LA, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 Join MYBookie.com and they will match your deposit dollar for dollar up to $1,000! Just use our promo code WRESTLE Get a trial month of hims, a medical grade solution for hair loss, for just $5 right now (while supplies last)! Just go to ForHims.com/wwe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce discusses the details of the 9/11 tragedy from a WWE perspective, who was where, what happened, etc. and then in great detail discusses how SmackDown was rescheduled from Tuesday to Thursday with everything that went into producing a very unique show. Watch the "Roast of Bruce Prichard," the "Monday Night War Debate," or dozens of other shows on demand starting at just $4.99 at FITE.tv/starrcast Want more content? Want the shows early and ad free? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/SomethingToWrestle Hurry to BrucePrichard.com to see us in San Antonio, Winston Salem, LA, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 Join MYBookie.com and they will match your deposit dollar for dollar up to $1,000! Just use our promo code WRESTLE Give your gimmick the hot tag by visiting BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our special promo code WRESTLE, just pay $5 shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce answers dozens and dozens of your questions today! Don't miss it! Watch the "Roast of Bruce Prichard," the "Monday Night War Debate," or dozens of other shows on demand starting at just $4.99 at FITE.tv/starrcast Want more content? Want the shows early and ad free? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/SomethingToWrestle Hurry to BrucePrichard.com to see us in San Antonio, Winston Salem, LA, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 Join MYBookie.com and they will match your deposit dollar for dollar up to $1,000! Just use our promo code WRESTLE Get $20 off your first order at simplecontacts.com/WRESTLE or enter code WRESTLE at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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RAW is crushing Nitro in the ratings and WCW has Thunder, so why not create a second show right? What did the boys think of an extra day of work? What did the writers think? Who was for it and who was against it? What other names were considered? Why did they settle on this one? Why was there a pilot? Why was going live not considered? How in the world did it wind up on UPN? What McMahon quote caused Conrad and Bruce to argue this week? Join Bruce for a peak behind the curtain into a look at the business of wrestling on television in the late 90s PLUS sidebars about a potential re-launch of "Doink the Klown," how in the world we got Beaver Cleavage, and so much more. Oh and you'll never forget one of the ads this week. Ever. Want FRONT ROW seats to ALL IN? Pre-Order Starrcast on FITE for your chance to win the tickets, round trip airfare to Chicago, three nights in a hotel suite, Platinum Bracelets to Starrcast, and tickets to every Official Meet & Greet! PLUS you get 20+ live shows, over 40 hours of content both live and on demand at FITE.tv/starrcast -- hurry contest ends 8/27! Want more content? Want the shows early and ad free? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/SomethingToWrestle Hurry to BrucePrichard.com to see us in San Antonio, Winston Salem, LA, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Ask a question about SummerSlam 1988 next week: facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle or twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 Get a $20 bonus when you make your first deposit on FanDuel. Come play with us at FanDuel.com/PRICHARD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The WWF's business has never been hotter than it was in 1998. Less than a year after telling Bret that he couldn't afford his contract, Vince bought a casino! Hear the details of that deal plus everything that went into creating SummerSlam on today's look back at the Summer of 1998! Bruce and Conrad will discuss the thinking behind the "baby face main event" and whether or not it was a mistake in hindsight, why Edge was the mystery partner, the pressure behind having a ladder match at MSG at the time, the Insane Clown Posse, what Bruce hated about this show, and so much more! Want FRONT ROW seats to ALL IN? Pre-Order Starrcast on FITE for your chance to win the tickets, round trip airfare to Chicago, three nights in a hotel suite, Platinum Bracelets to Starrcast, and tickets to every Official Meet & Greet! PLUS you get 20+ live shows, over 40 hours of content both live and on demand at FITE.tv/starrcast -- hurry contest ends 8/27! Want more content? Want the shows early and ad free? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/SomethingToWrestle Only a few tickets remain for our show tomorrow night in NYC! Hurry to BrucePrichard.com for those plus San Antonio, Winston Salem, LA, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Ask a question about SummerSlam 1998 next week: facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle or twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our special promo code WRESTLE (Just pay $5 shipping!) Get a $20 bonus when you make your first deposit on FanDuel. Come play with us at FanDuel.com/PRICHARD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Conrad have covered the Mega Powers exploding and Zeus, but what about the rest of Hogan's 1989? Learn more about the script for No Holds Barred, how Hogan taking a dump saved the movie, how the movie nearly didn't make theaters, and all about the Rumble, Survivor Series, and SummerSlam matches that year with fun sidebars on Honky, Schiavone, Bad News, and Sherri. When we get to 1990 you won't believe what Bruce was suggesting but Vince shut down, why Vince shut it down, hear a hilarious Pat Patterson quote, why the switch to Warrior, Hogan's attitude at the time, why Hogan was taking time off, who was against the switch, background on Tenta, something Bruce always thought was funny about Tenta, the reason Tugboat wasn't at ringside at SummerSlam, why the letter campaign from Tugboat for Hulk was done, why SummerSlam 90 wasn't a clean finish, and much more. WHATCHA GONNA DO when Something to Wrestle runs wild on you?! (Oh and "always believe in yourself!") Tonight until midnight (8/10) is your LAST CHANCE to save $20 when you pre-order Starrcast featuring the Roast of Bruce Prichard, the Monday Night War Debate with Bruce & Eric, and 20 other shows! Until midnight tonight you can watch it all live and on-demand for just $79 at FITE.tv/starrcast -- but hurry, offer ends tonight at midnight EST! Want more content? Want the shows early and ad free? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/SomethingToWrestle New York, San Antonio, Winston Salem, LA, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Ask a question about SummerSlam 1998 next week: facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle or twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 Get your first three meals free at BlueApron.com/wrestling Get a free hat with your new awesome shorts at birddogs.com and use promo code WRESTLE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1997 was one of the most important years in WWF history. We will examine the story lines like the USA-Canada angle of course but the real story is what is actually happening within the company. The WWF has greater attendance but ratings and PPV buys are down. We're less than two months away from Vince McMahon coming to Bret to tell him, "I can't afford your contract." We know that the following month, Vince "found the money." But how? We examine what changes the company made to cut costs and raise revenues, some that fans wouldn't have ever even noticed. Of course at the end of this show, Bret would become champion. If he hadn't, would the "screwjob" have ever happened three months later? Why did Vince still go with Bret as champion here? What were people saying about Shawn's knee? What happened before, during, and after Owen piledrove Austin? Of course we examine the love heaped on Whitman for changing the tax situation in New Jersey for the WWF and the silly million dollar contest with calling fans live on the air. Join us on a "State of the WWF" for the Summer of 1997! Pre-Order the Roast of Bruce Prichard, the Monday Night War Debate with Bruce & Eric, and 20 other shows for just $79 at FITE.tv/starrcast -- but hurry, offer ends 8/10! Want more content? Want the shows early and ad free? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/SomethingToWrestle New York, San Antonio, Winston Salem, LA, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Ask a question about Hogan 1989 next week: facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle or twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a sleeper episode! Bruce and Conrad discuss the brand split and how it allowed guys to be featured who may not normally have a chance to do so, why the US Title was created, the rumor and innuendo surrounding Zack Gowen, the infamous HBO interview where Vince got frustrated discussing deaths in wrestling, why Hogan left, the original plan for Hogan and what the backup plan was, Chris Bell's brief run backstage, Billy Kidman being the envy of the locker room, why Terry Taylor was out (again), the Sable-Stephanie brawls backstage, the hilarious indecent proposal angle with Noble, why Ultimo Dragon didn't work out, why Crash Holly was let go, why Brother Love was brought back, how Vince got busted open, and why the title was switched at this show! This is another "State of the WWE" in 2003 episode--don't miss it! Want more content? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/SomethingToWrestle to hear Bruce cover the Undertaker losing at WrestleMania 30 and Mick Foley winning his first world title in January '99! New York, San Antonio, Winston Salem, LA, the UK, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Ask a question about SummerSlam 1997 next week: facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle or twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 Get a month supply of ForHims for just $5 at ForHims.com/WWE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What were the original plans for the Invasion angle? When did they change? Why did they change? What missteps were made? Was McMahon impatient? The "dream" angle became a nightmare, but why? Bruce and Conrad examine the ins-and-outs of the "Dream Card" that didn't live up to the hype on today's edition of Something to Wrestle! Want more content? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/SomethingToWrestle New York, San Antonio, Winston Salem, LA, the UK, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Ask a question about the Vengeance 2003 next week: facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle or twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our special promo code WRESTLE - Just pay $5 shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anti-American "gimmicks" have been done in wrestling for decades but Muhammad Hassan is the only character to ever be banned from television in the WWE. Join Bruce and Conrad as they examine the "how" and "why" of one of the most controversial characters in wrestling history. Who had this idea originally? How was it different than what had been done before? How did they choose who would portray the character? What were the booking plans before the incident? How did the man behind the character handle the success? What REALLY happened with him in "Wrestler's Court" and what was the verdict? What were the choices considered once the incident was already taped but had not yet aired? How did Vince react to the negative mainstream coverage of the angle? Did the WWE ruin a guy's career with one bad decision? The "what if" of this character and a single decision could have changed everything. And of course the guys get it over whether or not they should have done the character in the first place. Enjoy two hours and no one is going to agree about, the story of Muhammad Hassan! Want more content? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/SomethingToWrestle Rochester, New York, San Antonio, Winston Salem, LA, the UK, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Ask a question about the Invasion PPV next week: facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle or twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com Take your manhood to the max by trying Ageless Male Max and get your first 30-day bottle FREE – just pay shipping and handling - when you text the word "SLAM" to 79 79 79 Get your first three meals free from BlueApron.com/wrestling Consolidate your credit card debt and get a discounted rate at LightStream.com/WRESTLE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're struttin' and cuttin' this week on Something to Wrestle as we do three hours on Brutus the f'n Barber Beefcake! That's #BTFBB for short! We discuss who came up with the name Brutus Beefcake, the original gimmick, how it became a barber, whose idea that was, how it was received, who helped Brutus see how to get it over, why he never won the IC title in 88, why he was chosen to be by Hogan's side in 89 vs. Zeus/Savage, what the plans were at SummerSlam 90, all about the accident and the recovery, the run-in experiment, the return in 93, why he left, his legacy, whether or not he's a Hall of Famer, and much more! Want more content? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/SomethingToWrestle Rochester, New York, San Antonio, Winston Salem, LA, the UK, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Ask a question about Hussan next week: facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle or twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com And don't miss our CM Punk episode next Wednesday on the WWE Network! Support our sponsors and , just pay $5 shipping and handling Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our promo code WRESTLE - just pay $5 shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rochester, New York, San Antonio, Winston Salem, LA, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Watch Bruce answer your Sable questions LIVE next week: facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle Ask questions for the "King of the Ring 1998" episode right now: twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com And don't miss our "Big Evil" Undertaker episode next Wednesday on the WWE Network! Support our sponsors and visit lightstream.com/wrestle to get .5% off of your next loan and text SLAM to 79-79-79 for a FREE 30 day supply of Ageless Male Max, just pay shipping and handling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sable story is unlike any other. There's an old saying about keeping your wife away from the business but Marc Mero didn't listen. He brought her to meet Vince McMahon in 1996 and nothing was ever the same. Perhaps no one could have predicted the star she would become when she debuted at WrestleMania 12 with Hunter Hearst Helmsley. We can't help but cover the story of Marc Mero's push, IC run, and the horrible timing of his ACL injury. But that ACL injury presented an opportunity for Rena Mero to become the biggest female star in the company. What night does Bruce think "made" Sable in 1997? Fast forward a year later and she's making her debut as a wrestler at WrestleMania! Who has their first ever match at WrestleMania? SABLE! Of course that decision would come back to haunt the WWF when Sable sued them a year later. We discuss the way the "boys" treated Sable, her relationship with the other ladies (specifically Luna and Jackie), the heat that Mero took for his wife's push, whether or not it hurt Marc to take her powerbomb, the way the first Playboy deal came together, the controversial TSN appearance, the second offer from Playboy and how it changed everything, Sable asking for her release the first time, her demand to stop wrestling, her refusal to drop the belt, the unbelievable handwritten note, the conditional terms that the company granted for their release, her lawsuit in great detail, her appearance on Nitro and how it complicated things, the root of the lawsuit and why Vince didn't back down, a guess as to how it was settled, how Rena came back, why Mero did not, her relationship with Brock, the silliness of Vince and Sable, the crazy angles involving Linda and Stephanie, and how the relationship ended a second time. We also examine the many times Meltzer "buried" Sable, what Sable said no one wanted to "boo," which Vince was responsible for her initial push, who really made room for her to be the top lady in the business, her legacy, why she isn't featured more in the WWE packages today, and whether or not she deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. Rochester, New York, San Antonio, Winston Salem, LA, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Watch Bruce answer your Sable questions LIVE next week: facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle Ask questions for the "King of the Ring 1998" episode right now: twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com And don't miss our "Big Evil" Undertaker episode next Wednesday on the WWE Network! Support our sponsors and visit lightstream.com/wrestle to get .5% off of your next loan and text SLAM to 79-79-79 for a FREE 30 day supply of Ageless Male Max, just pay shipping and handling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business was down for the WWE in 2003 compared to 2002, but why? Bruce Prichard and Conrad Thompson discuss "the State of the WWE" for two hours this week and it's based around Bad Blood 2003, which exceeded expectations. Was it the Hell in a Cell that was responsible for the bump in business? Was it the return of Mick Foley? The show also featuring a burping contest, a poontang pie eating contest, and a singing contest -- who booked this?! Nobody was asking that for Flair-Michaels, a full five years before the famous retirement match. You'll also hear details about the beginning of Evolution, how Vince got Christian to cut his hair, why Rocky Johnson didn't last in developmental, why Sahadi left, why Jamal left, how Sable and Mero were doing, Nowinski's career, the spot with Steiner that everyone talks about on this show, how Test went into business for himself, the rib that McMahon played during this show, what Goldberg veto'ed in his match with Jericho, and what this show led two just two weeks later. On the exact 15 year anniversary of this show, don't miss another "sleeper episode" filled with hours about a very interesting time for a company in transition, it's all about the WWE in 2003! Chicago, Pittsburgh, Rochester, New York, San Antonio, Winston Salem, LA, and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Ask questions for the "Sable" episode right now: www.facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle Vote in our upcoming polls: www.twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com And don't miss our JEFF HARDY episode next Wednesday on the WWE Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Summer of 1993 might be one of the most interesting times in the history of the WWF. With the Federal investigation looming, Vince McMahon steps down as President of Titan Sports after 12 years in the role, Tom Cole's story and the "ring boy scandal" continues to twist in the media, Hulk Hogan is working with NJPW but he's the WWF Champion and he wants to leave to do TV full time, Bret Hart feels like his opportunity to be the top guy was taken from him by a "half-in" Hogan, Yokozuna is the monster heel Vince loves, and somebody needs him at SummerSlam. But wasn't Hart-Hogan the plan at SummerSlam? What subtle hints were dropped on this broadcast and what "out" did Vince leave himself with the booking? Of course Bruce discusses the incredible performance by Bret Hart, a rusty Mr. Perfect who doesn't look rusty at all, a hot angle with Lawler to finish the show. the silly photographer outfit, and the weird transitional period within the company where stars from the "golden era" like Hacksaw Duggan are still in the company when guys like Razor, Diesel, and Shawn are coming into their own. And oh yeah, the guys discuss that "European tour" that got them into the worst fight in show history back on the WrestleMania IX episode. Chicago, Pittsburgh, Rochester, New York, San Antonio and LA on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Ask questions for the "Bad Blood 2003" episode right now: www.facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle Vote in our upcoming polls: www.twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com And find out if we still have a video show next Wednesday on the WWE Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You won't believe what Bob Holly thought of working for Jerry Jarrett in Memphis, or maybe you will, but his story doesn't stop there. Nobody has a story like Bob Holly. From quitting his job to wrestle to quitting wrestling to get a job and back again, he got his big break out of nowhere and felt like he was going nowhere as "Thurman 'Sparky' Plugg" for Vince McMahon. Bruce discusses Bob's claims of poor pay from the company in 1994, dropped Thurman for Bob, the real life racing situation that wasn't just a gimmick, his brief IC situation with Jarrett, why the Waltman tag title win happened, his run-ins with the Kliq, the JOB Squad, the Hardcore Championship, Crash, BB, Molly, Kurt Angle breaking his arm, Brock Lesnar breaking his neck, when and how the Tough Enough situation happened, the fall out from that both good and bad, being recruited by Eric Bischoff, the huge gash on his back on ECW TV, the rumored fight with Rene Dupree, standing up to Vince, the pill rumor involving Ken Anderson, his heat with Cody, and his legacy in the business! I GOT AN IDEAL! Why don't you listen to over three hours of Hardcore Holly! Chicago, Pittsburgh, Rochester, New York, San Antonio and LA on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Ask questions for the King of the Ring 1993 episode right now: www.facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle Vote in our upcoming polls: www.twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com And bro, don't miss "Something ELSE to Wrestle" covering WWECW this Wednesday on the WWE Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instead of a single topic in long form this week, Conrad lets YOU ask Bruce the questions! The result is questions about anything and everything including Adam Bomb, Bruce's "WCW Dream Team" for the Invasion, Bruce's WCW gimmick as a manager, why Shamrock left, why Joey Styles wasn't on WrestleMania, babyfaces being clean shaven, Windham's "Widowmaker" gimmick, Vince as a heel in Memphis in 1993, the custody match with Rey & Eddie, the Warrior Award, Jericho's secret meeting with Vince, 02 compared to 03, Heyman negotiating for talent on SmackDown, the "do not view" tapes in the WWE library, Martel not being in the HOF, McMahon versus God, booking a Rumble, Austin's original WM13 opponent, what if Sting signed in 87 instead of Warrior, a WWF Casino, Kung Fu WWE, Brawl for All in 2018, Karelin and Gardner in the WWE, Vince living in a bubble, WWF in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, Freddie Prinze Jr. in the WWE, Patterson's relationship with Savage, Saba Simba silliness, the hate from Simon Dean, the JBL-Joey Styles fight, the Tim White suicide skits, exploding death matches in the WWE, and more! Chicago, Pittsburgh, Rochester, New York, San Antonio and Phoenix on sale now: www.BrucePrichard.com Ask questions for the Bob Holly episode right now: www.facebook.com/SomethingToWrestle Vote in our upcoming polls: www.twitter.com/PrichardShow Tees are at BrucePrichard.com and everything else is at BoxOfGimmicks.com Save Yourself Some Money: www.SaveWithBruce.com And bro, don't miss "Something ELSE to Wrestle" covering John Cena this Wednesday on the WWE Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices