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Tales from the Attitude Era

Tommy Blacha & Robert Pasbani

Pro wrestling shows dominate the top sports podcast charts, but none are from the perspective of the show"s writer, until now. Tommy Blacha has written on Conan O"Brien, Da Ali G Show, The Eric Andre Show, and co-created Adult Swim"s Metalocalypse. He was also the head writer of WWE (then WWF) during their big boom period, affectionately referred to as The Attitude Era.Tommy was a significant figure in the Attitude Era, primarily known for his work as a comedy writer and performer. He played a

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1:03:25

Mick Foley Joins WrestleMania Main Event - WWE Raw...

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2025/07/14

With WrestleMania 2000 just two weeks away, this episode of Raw is laser-focused on making sure to set up all the proper angles to finalize the card. We see a tag team battle royal interrupted by the Dudleys, DX's feuds with Kane and Rikishi escalating, and most importantly, we get a preview of the WrestleMania main event and the addition of the hardcore legend Mick Foley in a very controversial angle. Tommy also discussed some of the other angle possibilities.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow

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1:19:13

The Rock Hosts SNL Review with Special Guest Jon Glaser

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2025/07/07

It's a special edition of Tales from the Attitude Era, where we review The Rock's first time hosting Saturday Night Live, leading up to WrestleMania 2000. Tommy Blacha was there as a guest writer for the week, advocating for the Rock and WWE and he shares all the stories of what the week was like. Plus, we are joined by special guest, comedian Jon Glaser, who has plenty of stories of writing at 30 Rock and sharing some great anecdotes. Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era

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1:00:45

Vince Causes Havoc for Shane & Stephanie - WWE...

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2025/06/30

Vince is back, and he wants revenge on his children for causing chaos while he was gone. Lots of McMahon interactions this episode, plus the Rock continues to get the best of DX and Big Show. One of the best 24/7 hardcore segments ever aired on this episode at Fun Time USA with Crash Holly and the Headbangers. Plus, Bob Backlund gets involved in Kurt Angle's feud with Chris Jericho and Chyna, and Chris Benoit butts in as well. Edge and Christian get some payback on the she-devil Terri. You can

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1:04:08

Vince Returns, Saves The Rock - WWE RAW Review 3/13/2000

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2025/06/23

Business starts to pick up on this RAW on the road to WrestleMania in the New York tri-state area. The Rock finally figures his way into the WrestleMania 2000 main event with help from the returning Vince McMahon, who we haven't seen since December. Plus, the 24/7 Hardcore Title chronicles continue in Newark Airport and the Dudleys go even further with powerbombing Mae Young through the stageWatch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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59:31

Rock Gets 3D'd Through A Table - WWE Smackdown Review...

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2025/06/16

It's Handicap Match Mania on Smackdown this episode, and we dive into why there were four handicap matches booked on this show. With just under a month to WrestleMania 2000, it was an episode to build heat on the heels. Also on this episode, Bob Backlund and Taz trade submissions, Steve Blackman and Jeff Hardy wow the crowd, Crash Holly escapes out of a laundromat with his title, and Edge spears Lita!Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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1:06:16

Dudleyz Powerbomb Mae Young Through A Table - WWE...

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2025/06/09

Continuing the trend of iconic moments happening every episode, this episode featured the must replayed moment where Bubba Dudley put 80-year-old Mae Young through a table. Elsewhere, Triple H and Big Show continue their in-fighting as they try to stop the Rock, by making him face Chris Benoit in a steel cage match. Chris Jericho and Kurt Angle heat their feud up and a legend makes a surprise appearance.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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50:43

Birth of 24/7 Hardcore Title - WWE Smackdown Review...

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2025/06/02

With five weeks until WrestleMania, this episode doesn't have a lot of newsworthy segments, except one notable exception - the birth of Crash Holly's 24/7 Hardcore Title gimmick, one of Tommy's favorite creations. Plus, the Rock keeps trying to get into the main event, Rikishi's push continues, we see another glimpse of Lita and Sgt. Slaughter comes out of retirement to put Kurt Angle in his place.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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1:04:03

Mae Young Gives Birth To A Hand - WWE RAW Review...

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2025/05/26

It's the night after WWF No Way Out 2000, and this night includes one of the most memorable moments of the Attitude era – the night Mae Young gave birth to a hand. Also, in the fallout from No Way Out, Billy Gunn is kicked out of DX, The Rock can't overcome the odds of Triple H and Big Show, the tag team division is really heating up and Kurt Angle and Chris Jericho escalate their feud. Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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1:41:10

Will Sasso Reviews WWE No Way Out 2000

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2025/05/19

Will Sasso is back and we're having so much fun reviewing WWE No Way Out 2000 (technically WWF No Way Out 2000). We review the infamous hell in a cell match with Cactus Jack and Triple H. An awesome match between the Hardys and Edge & Christian, Big Show screws The Rock, Kurt Angle and Chris Jericho start their feud and the Radicalz have their first PPV match. If you don't laugh this episode, you have no soul. Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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1:08:33

X-Pac Sets Kane on Fire - WWE Smackdown Review 2/24/2000

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2025/05/12

It's the final Smackdown before WWE No Way Out and it's all hands on deck to promote all the matches on the card. Cactus Jack delivers another incredible promo. X-Pac's and Kane's feud reaches fiery heights, we have a new Hardcore Champion, the Radicalz continue their feud with Too Cool, Rock and Big Show are at each other's throats, and Mae Young delivers as always. Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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1:05:46

Cactus Destroys DX Express - WWE Raw Review 2/21/2000

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2025/05/05

The DX Express is back but not for long. It's the final episode before WWF No Way Out and Cactus Jack and Triple H find themselves on opposite sides of an awesome six man tag that also features The Big Show, The Rock, Kane and X-Pac. Plus, why is Mae Young so funny? Too Cool's feud with the Radicalz escalates, the writing team try something new with Tazz and the origins of "Shut Up Juice." Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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1:03:54

DX Express Kidnappings - WWE Smackdowm Review 2/17/2000

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2025/04/28

DX upgrade to the DX Express and use their new tour bus to kidnap their adversaries – Kane, Paul Bearer and Mankind. Meanwhile, Too Cool and the Radcialz heat up their feud. Mae Young and Mark Henry acquire the services of the Acolytes, Chyna and Chris Jericho continue their feud with Kurt Angle and Tazz makes his in-ring return after a few weeks away.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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1:12:08

Cactus Jack's Valentine's Surprise - WWE RAW Review...

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2025/04/21

"Where is Cactus Jack?" we wondered all episode. He returns at the end of the show for a big pop. Plus, Mae and Mark Henry celebrate Valentine's Day in style. The Radicalz try to take out Rikishi and Too Cool for good. Kane tries to get vengeance on X-Pac and the Hollys feel the wrath of Tazz.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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1:01:36

Kane's Revenge on Tori - WWE Smackdown Review 2/10/2000

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2025/04/14

This was one of the best editions of Smackdown ever produced! Go out of your way to watch it, very fun night with a lot of great action, capped by Kane facing Triple H and X-Pac in a handicap match that leads to Kane finally getting revenge on Tori. Plus, The Dudleys' journey with tables continues this week, taking out BB, Too Cool continue their ascent, the Radicalz have some great matches and Kurt Angle wins some gold.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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57:47

Radicalz Join DX, Kane Returns - WWE Raw Review 2/7/2000

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2025/04/07

It's a very notable episode of Raw with a lot going on behind the scenes. The Radicalz turn on Cactus Jack and join up with DX and get officially signed to the WWE, leading to an incredibly exciting main event that shows just how over all the competitors in the match were. Plus, we had to have some fun with Mae Young. Plus, more behind the scenes tales on Chris Jericho, Chyna, The Acolytes and more.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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1:09:27

Eddie's Injured, Radicalz Plans Change - WWE...

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2025/03/31

On the Radicalz' second night in the company, Eddie Guerrero suffers a very unfortunately timed injury leading to the entire plan for the Radicalz being shifted. Former lead writer Tommy Blacha tells us all the behind the scenes stories of the chaos caused by this moment. Plus, moments with Mae Young, Chris Jericho, Chyna, Too Cool, Kurt Angle, Tazz, The Rock and more.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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1:16:23

The Radicalz Invade from WCW - WWF Raw Review 1/31/2000

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2025/03/24

It's one of the most legendary moments of the Attitude Era, the Radicalz – Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Dean Malenko and Perry Saturn – stun the world by appearing on WWE RAW is WAR just a week after apearing on WCW Monday Nitro. Benoit was last seen as WCW World Champion! Find out all the behind the scenes stories of this iconic moment from one of the lead writers. Plus, what's going on with the undercard? The Dudleys continue their table obsession and the Hardys, Edge and Christian also benefit

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1:07:00

Tori Turns on Kane and Kisses X-Pac - WWF Smackdown...

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2025/03/17

It's the first Smackdown after the Royal Rumble and there's a lot of plot advancement. Tori finally turns on Kane and joins X-Pac and DX. Rikishi's push into the main event continues. Chyna's friendship with a newly face Chris Jericho blossoms. Edge & Christian and the Dudleys put on the match of the night and Al Snow and Steve Blackman continue their odd couple storyline. Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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1:09:57

The Rock Needs A Partner - WWF RAW 1/24/2000 Review

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2025/03/10

It's the Raw after the infamous Royal Rumble 2000 and while everybody is banged up, there's a show to do! Tommy talks about writing a show, keeping in mind some of the top stars need a break from too much heavy action because of the toll the night before took on them. We look at the top storylines in the company with Triple H, The Rock, Big Show and Cactus Jack. We look at Chris Jericho's slow face turn with Chyna, how the Holly boys are getting stories and the formation of Head Cheese!Watch this

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1:14:38

Former WWE Head Writer Answers Your Questions

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2025/03/03

We take a break from our weekly reviews to ask former WWE head writer Tommy Blacha YOUR questions including fun stories about how Vince is about sneezing, booking Jakked/Metal, Bob Backlund, the Radicalz, guys Tommy thinks deserved the title and what Tommy thinks of the current product. A very fun episode!Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social

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