It's been so long since the last stop on Thunder Road, we need a map to find our way back! Lee Malone helms the pod solo this week, but there is an odd noise on the line... On the show this week: *A Demon Derby *A Spotify burial *Sid enters Triple Threat Theatre *Schrodinger's Cruiserweight Tournament! [Original Broadcast Date 2 February 2000] We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 50 min
DoT returns with our third Special Edition episode and this one is a doozy as Lee is joined by long time friend and past DoT contributor Kieran Lefort (http://@kieranedits.bsky.social) for Kieran selection of a trip to the movies to cover the Steve Borden tv movie Shutter Speed. *Where does Real Estate Steve rank on the list of wrestling actors? *Where exactly did the budget on this movie go? *Just what was the bad guys name? *How many flashbacks are too many flashbacks? We'll be back in two wee...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 35 min
DoT is back with Special Edition #2. Alan4L is your special co-host in an updated Pick Your Poison as he embraces the challenge of changing Lee's mind regarding PG-13. Alan handpicked a collection of matches and promos from JC Ice & Wolfie D to argue the point that PG-13 didn't actually suck. *Was Alan successful? *Were PG-13 better faces or heels? *Just how large and tough was Wolfie D's dad *Why Doug Gilbert may not be the guy you want cutting a shoot promo on you We'll be back in two week...
Apr 08, 2025•2 hr 12 min
It's uncharted waters for Days of Thunder as Lee slides into the host's seat and welcomes longtime friend of the show Erin Quinn @mserinquinn to join him on the first Special Edition episode while Dave is on hiatus. Lee and Erin slice their way through Erin's hand-picked collection of matches that make up her Skips Scramble selection titled The Sabu Sandwich. Matches featuring of course Sabu, The Z-Man, Ron Simmons, Abdullah The Butcher, Zeus and many more unexpected names https://youtube.com/pl...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 17 min
In the final Timeline show before Dave becomes a Dad of Thunder, the lads sit down for one hell of a night as the Radicals debut on Raw, and also Nitro had...events? *The debut of Mark Madden on commentary *WCW plugging the hell out of Mick Foley's book *The APA is born *(deep sigh) The Snow Bunny match... [Original Broadcast Date: January 31 2000] We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( ...
Mar 02, 2025•2 hr 30 min
There are shows in this timeline that loudly announce to you the era of WCW you are in, and this is one. For Dave and Lee this week, the object was to endure rather than review. Nevertheless they bring you their takes on plenty goings on this week: *The first sighting of the Special Main Event King, and you will not believe who he wrestles *Three 'musician who is bad' gimmicks on one show! *The NWO open a casino *The World Title hits some more unforced speed bumps. [Original Broadcast Date: Janu...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 44 min
In the wake of a week of departures, injuries and firings in WCW, Dave and Lee return to the show in search of anything positive to cling onto. What lies ahead? *The Gormless Ones lose the tag titles *The NWO asks what kind of man you are. Like, a lot. *The future of the WCW Title is decided. *Berlyn vs. The Wall for either the 1st or 100th time, who can say? We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our ...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 43 min
From our unexpectedly long Christmas hibernation here at the DoT offices comes an eagerly anticipated chapter in WCW history: Souled Out 2000! Throw the holiday leftovers into a big ass sandwich and listen in as Dave and Lee tackle: *The week Vince Russo was sacked (for the first time) *CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE *Mr. Reliable William Kidman *Dean Malenko ends his WCW career accidentally eliminating himself from a match [Original Broadcast Date: 16 January 2000] We'll be back in two weeks, in the me...
Dec 31, 2024•2 hr 21 min
With mere days left until a seismic Souled out, Days of Thunder return to sniff out the latest in WCW: *Running back angles from 3 years ago AND 3 weeks ago on the same show *Champagne on a Pole *A new crack detective team begin their first case in WCW *A ruling must be made on the Linear Martial Arts Division Championship! [Original Broadcast Date 12 January 2000] We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go t...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 44 min
With Thunder's move next week to the safer surrounds of Wednesday, we arrive at a historic week as for the last time in regularly scheduled programming, the Big Two's blue brands go head to head. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are reviewing BOTH episodes this week, with plenty to talk about *Stephanie McMahon buries everyone else in DX all night *Someone is middle aged and crazy *Rikishi gets a shot *Tank Abbott on commentary [Original Broadcast Date: January 6. 2000) We'll be back in ...
Nov 29, 2024•2 hr 30 min
[Original Broadcast Date 23 December 1999] Days of Thunder Returns for a surprisingly consequential Thunder featuring the debut of two different quintessential 2000 WCW acts, as well as the near mortal wounding of the company's biggest star for almost no reason. Also: *Dr. Claw loses his bald bozos. *Vince Russo scrambles to lay the blame. *Bret Hart wrestles again days after The Incident at Starrcade *Tank Abbott's Thunder wrestling debut. We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us o...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 38 min
[Original Broadcast Date December 19, 1999] Days of Thunder returns for a Pay Per View remembered for The Kick Heard Around the World more than anything else that happened. For example, did you remember: *This show marked the debut of the default WCW 2000/01 set? *The show actually had ONE good match? *Daffney debuts on this show? *We find out THE MASTER OF THE POWERBOMB?? We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with ...
Oct 28, 2024•2 hr 22 min
World Championship Wrestling has dragged itself to the door of Starrcade 1999, and I'm sure it's going to be onward and upward after that right? RIGHT?? Join Dave and Lee as they recap a show featuring: *A Fake Sting AND a Fake Seven? *The world champion is made an afterthought *The Juice is truly Loose *Champagne Chris Kanyon arrives We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr...
Oct 11, 2024•2 hr 7 min
[Broadcast Date: December 9, 1999] In 91 instalments of this programme, never have we been forced through a Thunder this diabolically, irredeemably bad. A show that Lee rage quit multiple times, and Dave begged for the cold embrace of the void during, this will take some beating. On the show this week: *Juvi on commentary for a whole night *A Nitro recap that decaps. *Russo and women: a saga. *The return of the best running burial gag in wrestling. We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime fol...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 50 min
[Broadcast Date- December 2 1999] With Mayhem now in the rear view, Dave and Lee review a lamentable show with many horrifying glimpses into the WCW future. On the show this week: *Juvi in the Booth *Buzzkill debuts *Oklahoma gets a very specific update *There's a new babyface in town. We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can l...
Sep 14, 2024•1 hr 45 min
The WCW Title Tournament draws to a close on this episode of Days of Thunder, as Dave and Lee cover the very appropriately named WCW Mayhem. On the show: *Dave is softer on A Disco match *We pay tribute to Sid Vicious *Lex Luger: WCW's smartest dumb guy *A sham of a retirement match and the inaugural Hardcore Champion is crowned! We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/W...
Sep 02, 2024•2 hr 12 min
With mere days to go until Mayhem, it's only appropriate to have an extremely chaotic episode of Thunder for Dave and Lee to work their way through. We do this so you don't have to! *Disco's debt dodging continues *Chavo continues to sell products better than he ever sold in ring. *Terry Taylor spends a night having weird conversations in catering. *Larry lets the creative brain trust have it. We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to ...
Aug 19, 2024•2 hr 5 min
[Broadcast Date- November 11 1999] HEAR ME BIG MAN, Days of Thunder is back with a dose of Russo's finest with as we wonder whether Dave and Lee were as upset as Vince Russo to discover he had to write this show too. On this week's episode: *Some wild stuff happening in Memphis. *The indignities against the Luchadors mount. *Berly Bill IMPLODES *A bewildering new Chavo gimmick. We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date ...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 38 min
[Broadcast Date- November 4 1999] The honeymoon period is ending as the Russo creep begins on a weird episode of Thunder this week. Nevertheless, Dave and Lee attempt to break down an absolutely thrown together episode of Thunder featuring: *The new tag team of your nightmares *The changing of the Saturday Night Guard *A night on play by play for Scott Hudson *A horrendous battle royal We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up ...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 49 min
[Broadcast Date- October 28 1999] After spending a lot of time covering the first two weeks of the Russo era, we return you now to a regular Thunder rhythm, a land that booking and the WCW Title Tournament appear to have forgotten for now: *A new low standard for promos is set by almost everyone *Chavo is...entertaining? *The mystery of what the plan with Berlyn is deepens *Buff plows on with the worst angle in wrestling. We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Oh boy Oh boy oh boy. The second week of the Russo era, and we have been struck down by technology, illness, back pain and at least one toddler. Nevertheless your Thunder Boys return to deliver you a review of another exhausting three hour Nitro (the last Nitro from us for a while), and with that comes with a LOT of doings transpiring: *ANOTHER tag title change *ANOTHER world title change *ANOTHER MAD title change *The Outsiders return to in-ring action, in a way... We'll be back in two weeks, i...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Ending a week of firsts in quite a big way on Days of Thunder. We have covered our first Russo Nitro, our first Russo Thunder (sort of), and NOW it's our first Russo PPV. As with all Russo Chapter 1's, this is quite a mixed bag, with some decent action, at least one killer angle, and some absolutely demented bullshit: *Sid and Goldberg go to war. *What is going on with Hogan? *The firm kickoff of World Title hot potato. *Brad Armstrong World Police defends the honour of America. We'll be back in...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 59 min
The time has finally come for the second landmark film in our timeline: the truly warts and all Beyond The Mat. Tune in as Dave and Lee go over their history with the film, some of the things that still resonate today, and elements of it that they view now in an entirely different context. We also manage to squeeze some time in there for some WCW-related news briefs. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/days-of-thunder-a-wcw-thunder-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: http...
May 02, 2024•2 hr 8 min
[Broadcast Date- October 21 1999] A bizarre episode of Thunder this one. Dave and Lee are challenged with reviewing a Thunder that was recorded before the full Russo takeover, but broadcast after. So buckle up for two hours of absolutely mental continuity, and a hefty Observer recap to keep us in the loop on an insane week for World Championship Wrestling. We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our lin...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 38 min
[Broadcast Date- October 18, 1999] We knew this day would come, and it finally has: The Russo Era has arrived on Days of Thunder. Dave and Lee boldly go forward into the first Nitro of this brave new world: a three hour show with about 8 hours of segments packed in. Come in for a cavalcade of shoot promos, evening gowns, and at least one levitating paedophile. We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our...
Apr 04, 2024•2 hr 17 min
[Broadcast Date- October 14, 1999] Welcome back for a momentous episode of Days of Thunder! Not only is this episode the infamous Kevin Nash commentary episode of Thunder, but it's also the first time we ever streamed a podcast recording live, and with booze! On the show this week: *Lex Luger Fears Skeletons *A Bold New Future for WCW Saturday Night *The Lash Leroux push gathers pace *A rare appearance from the two other Armstrongs. We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitte...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 53 min
The lads are back for a sparsely attended taped Thunder in Chattanooga, TN this week, but still find a lot to talk about: *Two Infamous Thunder debuts *Does anyone come out of this show well *Was the main event actually good? *Details on how scummy the WWF is this week. We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod ) to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or fo...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Dave and Lee are back for what was mostly a shockingly good Thunder! That's right folks, your eyes do not deceive you: for all but two matches this show absolutely rocked. This week: *Stupid sexy Psichosis *The two woman women's division continues to impress. *Fit Finlay is dressed to party *a groin-grabbingly good main event! We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod ) to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WC...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Days of Thunder is back with maybe the most threadbare Thunder yet. Gasp as Dave and Lee attempt to salvage what felt like 30 minutes of content spread over two hours, featuring: *The world's fastest backstage attack *A MAD Title defence *A show with actual forward thought for better or worse *Your main character for the week: Van Hammer? We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod ) to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Quite the chaotic week on Days of Thunder as a hurricane reduces Thunder to a clip show, leaving Dave and Lee to pick up the pieces. As well as covering a huge week in wrestling news, we decide to check out what the competition was doing on the same night. Coming up: *Ding Dong The Bisch is Dead *The most surreal move origin of all time *Vince McMahon wins the WWF Title *Undertaker checks out We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod ) to...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 52 min
