Life After Russo (10/9/2000 Nitro)
Episode 135: Vince Russo is gone and now we're on the other side of the globe. Somehow this has resulted in two Stings and big house show energy.
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 135
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ECW Anarchy Rulz 2000
Episode 134: Days before TNN cancels ECW, they put on Anarchy Rulz, which has a lot more ref distractions than you'd think for a show of that name. Luckily, this show also has Tajiri on it so we can only complain so much.
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 134
End of an Era, Bro (10/2/2000 Nitro)
Episode 133: It's the final Vince Russo WCW Nitro and he goes out swinging with more poles than you can imagine and a final kidnapping, for old time's sake.
May 29, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 133
WCW Champion Vince Russo (9/25/2000 Nitro)
Episode 132: Yes, it's the episode where Vince Russo wins the title (kinda). Would it shock you to learn that's not the worst part of the show?
May 15, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 132
A Cone of Bees (9/18/2000 Nitro)
Episode 131: We're back in Canada for all the fallout from Fall Brawl, so let's introduce a new member of Team Canada and heel on Goldberg, that'll totally get the desired reaction. Plus see Tygress absolutely dominate the Natrual Born Thillers it somehow takes Kevin Nash out of the world title picture.
May 01, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 131
Wrestlemania 41
It's WWE's biggest show of 2025 and man... It's a show. John Cena has turned heel, CM Punk gets his Wrestlemania main event, Triple H tries to be the biggest deal and we wait and see if the Rock decided to show up.
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Fall Brawl 2000
Episode 130: We have one of the best WCW PPVs of 2000 but that is quite the low bar. Mean Gene isn't here to make friends. Goldberg and Steiner are here to beat the crap out of each other. Jim Duggan is here despite being retired and for some reason Gary Coleman is here to... be here, I guess.
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 130
Outlandish Vaudeville (9/11/2000 Nitro)
Episode 129: We have a wedding and a plethora of other nonsense. What other nonsense could there be? How about "brain surgery" and the same swerve for the third week in a row. Plus, we get a special gimmick match that rivals the fabled Nigerian Drum Match!
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 129
Russo's Revenge (9/4/2000 Nitro)
Episode 128: Tonight we get Vince Russo's version of War Games. It's a terrible mess before you even get to the fact that half the people announced for the match actaully have to qualify.
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 128
The Best They Could Do (8/28/2000 Nitro)
Episode 127: The band is back together! Again! Yes, Vince Russo has revived the husk of nWo 2000 without actually ever saying their name. Goldberg is digging a grave in the desert, Crowbar gets thrown off a balcony and we get the worst 20 second match I've ever seen.
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 127
Different Strokes (8/21/2000 Nitro)
Episode 126: After last week's all time terrible Nitro, things are looking ever so slightly better. Granted this show has Chuck Palumbo challenge for the world title and yet another woman getting kidnapped; That should really tell you where the bar is these days
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 126
Go Go Power Rangers (8/14/2000 Nitro)
Episode 125: New Blood Rising is over but we’re still in Canada. Vince Russo is here to shoot, bro, and he’s got Tank Abbott ready to fight Goldberg “for real”
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 125
New Blood Rising
Episode 124: It is the one and only New Blood Rising! We have enough gimmick matches to shake a stick at, including a very special and long awaited Judy Bagwell match. I just hope no one goes against the script; If they did, I think I would fully lose it.
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 124
Torrie Wilson Appreciation Night (8/7/2000 Nitro)
Episode 123: We're on the final Nitro before New Blood Rising so let's somehow muddy every story and also bash them over the head. Oh and some guy happened to win 3 titles and wants a 4th one. Sure would be a shame if that was at all important.
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 123
Time For a Change (1/4/10 TNA Impact!)
Patreon Preview! Happy Butts in the Seats Day! Here's the first of our TNA series of their attempt at a new Monday Night Wars. Can you believe its been 15 years? Original Description: It was indeed time for a change, and we are foregoing the "vibes" in favor of the Impact Zone! This was both a breath of fresh air, with its shockingly good matches and incredible women's roster, and turns out the perfect companion show to our main feed - there are a LOT of familiar faces. Some of which we didnt re...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Viagra on a Pole (7/31/2000 Nitro)
Episode 122: Viagra on a Pole snuck up on us because apparently one of the "worst" thing in WCW gets a 5 minute build. Is it really as bad as everyone says? Elsewhere we have a lot of totally for real shooting, bro. Honest, bro. Why would I make this up, bro?
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 122
The Beaver is a Noble Animal (7/24/2000 Nitro)
Episode 121: We're at the mid point on our way to New Blood Rising and Vince Russo is definitely back in control. Don't believe us? The main story of this show is a sex tape and the main event goes less than 3 minutes. Did I just say 3 minutes...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 121
Tuesday Night Nitro (7/18/2000 Nitro)
Episode 120: Scott Steiner has been stripped of the US Title so we have an 8 man tournament to crown a new champion. Scott on the other hand has taken to trying to kill everyone on the roster, surely the Cat can keep him in line.
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 120
ECW Heat Wave 2000
Episode 119: There's only a handful of ECW PPVs left but they're going down swinging. With only about 6 months left, ECW goes to the west coast for the first and only time. Will they bring their A game? Not really but their B game is way better than WCW right now.
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 119
Where's the Beef? (7/10/2000 Nitro and BITSY's)
Episode 118: Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff are gone! Yay! But that means Vince Russo is flying solo. Oh no. But Booker T is now champion. Yay! But we're right back to Jeff Jarrett wanting the title back. Oh no. All that plus our second ever awards show, who will lay claim to the "Worst Worst Bit"?
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 118
Bash at the Beach 2000
Episode 117: We finally made it. Get ready for a lengthy discussion about the bullshit of the politics behind that curtain. Oh and 11 actual matches as well.
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 117
Can I Keep the Shoes On? (7/3/2000 Nitro)
Episode 116: It's the last stop before Bash at the Beach! Mike Awesome is on a pointless rampage, Jeff Jarrett takes references a bit too literally and our 20 man main event goes less than 4 minutes. At least Russo is still gone...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 116
How Filthy Is He? (6/26/2000 Nitro)
Episode 115: Despite the cheers last week, WCW is committed to getting Goldberg booed so this week they're trying live murder of a legend. For some reason this also ties into a 4-way Jeff Jarrett title defense but our eyes are cast to our beloved Dale Torborg
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 115
Every Sentence is Bonkers (6/19/2000 Nitro)
Episode 114: Vince Russo is gone for 3 weeks and unsurprisingly, we get some actual wrestling on this show. Emily and Nick argue over geography while Dale Torgborg argues with the voices in his head
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 114
Who's Left? (6/12/2000 Nitro)
Episode 113: We've finally made it past the Great Amercian Bash and everyone is leaving! Well except for everyone's "favorite", Buff Bagwell, who makes his triumphant return after assaulting a crew member. Plus, we get 2 Bash at the Beach match previews which are great if you love matches that don't actually end.
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 113
The Great American Bash 2000
Episode 112: According to Cagematch, this is the worst WCW PPV of all time. Will it live down to the hype with two retirement matches, a best of 5 or 9 tables match and a human torch match?
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 112
Goldberg Returns... Again... (6/5/2000 Nitro)
Episode 111: Goldberg is back! Again! And then kinda again! And then kinda again again! Unfortunately Hulk Hogan won't be here tonight, but I think the WCW fans deserve a substitute in that match, and I think you know the guy...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 111
Big Man, Tiny Car (5/29/2000 Nitro)
Episode 110: We get a very unceremonious return, Hogan’s only shirt (somehow) is burned and Vampiro causes serious OSHA violations
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 110
And Bro-ing is Half the Battle (5/24/2000 Thunder)
Episode 109: We take a little pit stop to watch Thunder as despite Kevin Nash challenging Jeff Jarrett for the title on Nitro, let's change the belt on the Thunder afterwards. Plus if you like kidnapping, this might be your favorite episode ever.
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 109
Tankberg... (5/22/2000 Nitro)
Episode 108: Vince Russo is on cruise control in our very long build to the Great American Bash. Jeff Jarrett is awarded the WCW Title in the middle of a fake funeral; David Flair attacks a child and Terry Funk announces his retirement
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 108
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