A hastily arranged PPV is on the docket for Dave and Lee, who struggle to find a consensus on where this show sits on the scale of 'awful' to 'not as bad as other shows'. *Booker T tries to save a show by himself *A last minute replacement hobbles Berlyn out of the gate. *A MAD Title match *What a difference a year makes 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/WCWThund...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 44 min
For our final trip into the timeline this year, Dave and Lee try to make sense of a typically incomprehensible Thunder. Strap in as we chat: *Awards and Haircuts *The Revolution are the dumbest babyfaces in wrestling *He's under a couch and he's sad *The first ACTUAL Goldberg vs. Bam Bam Bigelow match. We are up for an award! Days of Thunder is nominated for Best Wrestling Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards. If you wanna see your Thunder Buddies triumph over Konnan and Disco, you can vote here...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Thunder rolls into Saginaw this week and as Dave and Lee check in with WCW, it seems like plans are finally afoot for Fall Brawl! Al Green and Goldberg- separated at birth? Buzz Stern picks the first member of his winners club Who is the most lethal striker in WCW? The results may shock you! The Sid Streak rages on, sort of 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/WCWTh...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Delayed, yes, but you are in for a bumper episode of Days of Thunder this week! Dave and Lee thrash through a historic week that sees Thunder go up against the network premiere of WWF Smackdown by reviewing BOTH shows! On this episode: *An infamous Bischoff meeting. *A new WWF Champion flashes the chain mail *The First Daughter ratings are in *The worst dubbing yet seen on the Network. We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod ) to keep u...
Nov 20, 2023•2 hr 3 min
Dave and Lee have survived Road Wild, coming in hot to a Thunder with plenty to chew on. Among the galaxy of stars we have this week are: *Coach Buzz Stern *Perry "Shooter" Saturn *The greatest nearly happened stable of all time *The truest culmination of A LARGE MAN APPEARS Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/days-of-thunder-a-wcw-thunder-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Not since the dark and early days of this show have our two intrepid hosts been so broken by a WCW show, so trust Road Wild '99 to break new ground for us! Tune in as Dave and Lee review an absolutely diabolical pay per view presentation so that you absolutely do NOT have to watch it, including: *Eric Bischoff- noted tosser *The return of Tales of Dave's grandad. *Ernest Miller, the bravest man in wrestling *Two reliable performers letting us down We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime foll...
Oct 20, 2023•2 hr 9 min
World Championship Wrestling didn't feel like providing us with quality content this week, so Dave and Lee put in the best shift they can to make sure it's an episode that's well worth your while: Dave is back from holiday and we've seen most of Wrestledream The 1999 WON HOF, the wrestling news of the week A show with four matches in two hours Rick Steiner roughs up another jobber. We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod ) to keep up to...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Days of Thunder's periodic visit to Monday nights have returned with a BUMPER episode covering a pivotal night of television with both Nitro AND Raw from August 9, 1999! On this edition of the show *Chris Jericho debuts on Raw *The Red & Yellow returns to Nitro *Billy Gunn has an itchy hole *The great US Title travesty comes to a close, for now. 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...
Sep 22, 2023•2 hr 43 min
The boys survived their trip to England, and return to the studio for a crash landing back into 1999 WCW. What lies beyond? *American Males: Civil War *Lee's t-shirt collection do's and don'ts *The deterioration of B.A. *Main Event Rocco Rock 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 follow us, and if you want a h...
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 28 min
It's an episode of Days of Thunder where we feel there may be a chance WCW forgot they had a show to air until the last minute. On the pod this week, Dave and Lee talk: A new podcast segment! Many, MANY video packages The Network sends Lee over the edge and a taped Thunder with only FOUR matches, and they aren't long ones. 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/WCWThu...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Days of Thunder returns to kick off the WCW Presidency of Sting, which I'm sure will be the last change of authority they ever do. On the show this week: *Baseball caps enhancing nudity *How the Cold War REALLY ended. *The least bad Van Hammer match ever *A brief glimpse of an Eddie and Rey tag team 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 th...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Dave and Lee jump once more across to Monday Nights for a seismic Nitro in terms of 1999/2000 WCW: *The return of the Worm *The beginning of a Revolution *Faygo stock reaches an all time high *The re-return of Goldberg Come on in and check out a big night with some actual events to discuss! (Editor's note: There was some weird crackly effect happening on Lee's microphone. We've minimized it as much as possible without compromising the recording, but apologies for any drop in quality in a couple ...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Dave and Lee are back in the saddle for one of the dullest Thunders yet seen on our journey. Come one come all, as we talk the lows and lowers of: *5 minute matches that feel like 20 *What are they doing with David Flair? *The Dead Horse Derby *A show where absolutely no one involved wanted to come to work. 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 fin...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 37 min
It's the Dumbest Party of the Summer! Days of Thunder returns, and the lads have much to talk about following a diabolical PPV: *Just how bad IS The Cat? *The art of making lengthy video packages that explain nothing *The Junkyard calls. *The return of a former WCW Tag Team Champion. 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...
Jun 19, 2023•2 hr 36 min
72 hours from Bash At The Beach 1999, Days of Thunder returns for another dose of summertime confusion. Joining Dave this week is long time friend of the show Kieran from Must See Matches ( @KieranEdits, @MustSeeMatches on Twitter) *DDP becomes Wile E. Coyote *An announcement that nearly finishes off Mike Tenay *Eddie Guerrero: very good *An update from the Board of Directors We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod ) to keep up to date ...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 54 min
This week, Dave is joined by Voices of Wrestling contributor Joey O'Doherty ( twitter.com/AwesomeoJoe ) to chat about an eventful Thunder, featuring: *Masterpiece Theatre *The Case Against Blitzkrieg *Dave finally meets his match in Arrested Development referencing *The return of Disorderly Conduct 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...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 47 min
It's another episode of Days of Thunder, and another guest host helping Dave navigate the murky waters of WCW. This time it's the turn of long time friend of the show, the Queen of The Undercard, Erin Quinn! ( https://twitter.com/MsErinQuinn ) In Erin's DoT debut, she and Dave have quite a lot to discuss: *Turning country music heel IN THE SOUTH. *A stall-setting defence of The First Family *When Kevin Nash is cool, he is uncool. But when he's not, he's very cool We'll be back in two weeks, in t...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 49 min
With Master P taking over Monday Nitro, we knew to circle this one in the calendar! Join Dave and special guest host Garrett Kidney from You've Got To Be Kidding Me (TNAChad.com) as we break it down for you: *Live concerts *RPVP *DQ finishes *the finer points of pound shops 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 o...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Days of Thunder is back for a taped Thunder that sounded like it took place in the vacuum of space. *Why do WCW hate Booker T? *Has Lee finished his latest Edge victory lap? *Did Sting survive definitely being mauled? *At least half an hour of Nitro 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 follow us, and if you w...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Are we SURE Vince Russo doesn't work here yet? Dave and Lee return this week for arguably the worst PPV yet seen in our timeline. With no less than THREE negative star rated matches, this particular plate of WCW slop features: *A double stip change before a match even starts *A dog mauling a towel *Horace forgetting how to take glasses off. * 1 (ONE!) passable match 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, g...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Yes my friends, you read that title right. We have finally arrived at one of the most infamous angles in the history of WCW. For those of you that understand what is about to unfold, best of luck. To those of you who don't? Strap in, because as dumb as you think this show has been before now, you ain't seen nothing yet. On the show this week: *Brian Adams and Kevin Nash Twin Magic *Referees booking the territory *A title change! * THE GODDAMN HUMMER We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime fo...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 28 min
As we near a fateful summer in the history of WCW, Dave and Lee adjust their hype level for the Bash: *Randy Savage dodges worked poop *The worst chairshot in the history of chairs. *OLD FIRE HEAD *Scott Norton is not messing around. Please take a minute to fill out the listener survey! https://forms.gle/xi1fiLxaeWMwpUhr7 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/WCWThun...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 56 min
As we rock and roll through another Thunder on the road to , Dave and Lee bring you a packed show! *Vampiro continues to establish himself *Macho Man's out of control, have you heard? *The Horsemen desert Flair *Yes, Tank Abbott debuts 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 follow us, and if you want a hell of ...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 51 min
This Thunder is Out Of Control. How do we know? Because they keep saying it. *Rick Steiner has a brand new dye job *We say goodbye to a legend *Gormless idiot David Flair rides again *"Mona with the banner or whatever" 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 follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave &...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 50 min
The final Days of Thunder of 2022 has arrived and it's rather fitting that we close out the year with a Pay Per View show. Step up to the plate, Slamboree 1999! * A first time ever occurrence for Dave *A fabulous triangle tag match *Was Charles Robinson vs. Gorgeous George...good?? *Who owns WCW? Who cares? We'll be back in January, 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 ...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 59 min
With mere days left until Slamboree, WCW attempts to send us over the edge by presenting two hours of video packages with the occasional match breaking out. Listen in as Dave and Lee attempt to sift through: *A "Mystery Tag Team in the main event" *The end of a Thunder Icon *The return of Kanyon *Did we mention the video packages? 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.e...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 31 min
A big week in history for wrestling and a new nadir for quality, Days of Thunder returns to discuss a new episode of Thunder on TBS, while over on UPN a little show called Smackdown has its pilot on the same night! How did the two shows stack up to counter-program? Tune in to find out: *Why 1999 fans were the worst *If there actually was wrestling in WWF at the time *If Nash vs. Hak could be MOTY *Was this the worst match of Randy Savage's career? We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime foll...
Nov 25, 2022•2 hr 8 min
After saying there was no way we would cover this episode...here we are! Dave and Lee return to the podcast to wade through the infamous 'Flair in the Asylum' Nitro, featuring: *Three title changes *One of the best Nitro matches ever? *A Gorgeous George "training" video *SURGE 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 t...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Days of Thunder barrels on toward Slamboree and takes a look at quite a decent taped Thunder for once: Are Hardcore matches the solution to the double shot crowd problem? In a brand new twist, NWO factions are feuding! Bret tees off on NBC The main event is actually allowed to be good 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 list...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 59 min
If you like continuity, I'm afraid you have come to the wrong television show. Dave and Lee are here to make sense of a show that reason is beginning to abandon. *Is DDP a face again? I guess so? *Did Lee make it to the end of the show? *Which WCW wrestler said 'Indubitably' on this show? The answer may shock you *We get to the bottom of the NWO injury crisis. 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...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 32 min
