Hell in a Cellphone

Aaron Benoit, Bobby Hankinson & Eric Silver•www.hellinacellphone.com

Hell in a Cellphone is a wrestling podcast hosted by three comedian friends, where longtime marks Aaron Benoit and Bobby Hankinson introduce recent convert Eric Silver to the shock and awe of the Attitude Era in WWF/WWE. From “Austin 3:16” through “Ruthless Aggression,” in each episode they’ll watch a pay-per-view and dissect the rise of some of the biggest, most charismatic wrestlers of all time, and reckon with all the baggage that came along with them. There will be romance, there will be tragedy, and you know somebody is going through the Spanish announce table!

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Episodes

Episode 12 - In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell

The hosts revisit WWF's In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell, covering key matches like Flash Funk vs. Triple H, Rocky Maivia vs. Mankind, Ahmed Johnson's gauntlet match, and the standout Ken Shamrock vs. Vader bout. They contrast the pay-per-view's quality with exciting Raw segments, analyze Stone Cold Steve Austin's compelling promos, and provide their "For Your Reconsideration" awards for memorable moments. The episode highlights the era's developing storylines and unique wrestling styles.

Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Episode 11 - In Your House 14: Revenge of the 'Taker - April 20, 1997

WWF heads to Rochester, New York and steals the lettering from a local Renaissance faire on the way. Anti-Canadian (and British) sentiment starts to heat up as Bulldog and Owen take on the Legion of Doom. Mic work is on display as Faarooq spouts some good lines, Rocky Maivia connects with nobody, and Vader winds up in a Kuwaiti prison. Backstage, Brian Pillman and Sunny enjoy a post-coital moment on the Superstar Line, Ken Shamrock considers a job in tech support and Steve Austin has a rough tri...

Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Episode 10 - WrestleMania 13 - March 23, 1997

It’s WrestleMania, the biggest night of the wrestling calendar, coming to you from (close by) Chicago with a (nearly) sold out crowd of (mostly) paying fans! Dwayne Johnson and Solofa Fatu stage an Anoa’i family reunion. The floodgates open for transphobia towards Chyna. Steve Austin and Bret Hart somehow surpass their Survivor Series match with one of the greatest matches of all time. NoD and LoD bring fire extinguishers, a kitchen sink and possibly numchucks to a street fight. Also, Sycho Sid ...

Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 10

BONUS - The 1997 Slammy Awards Special

Aaron, Bobby, and Eric dive into the outrageous 1997 WWF Slammy Awards, attempting to predict the winners of categories ranging from the absurd "Best Bowtie" to the highly debated "Match of the Year." The hosts engage in lively discussions, offering their in-depth, often comical, analyses for each nominee. Expect passionate arguments, unexpected outcomes, and plenty of laughs as they revisit wrestling history's most peculiar awards show.

May 27, 2019•22 min

Episode 9 - In Your House 13: Final Four - February 16, 1997

6,000 Tennesseans get their canader butts in seats and find their smile in Chattanooga. Jerry Lawler implies justified battery of women and a family member’s place in the after life, the WWF realizes that stables are a good thing, the 9th Wonder of the World makes her shocking debut, and Vader gives his blood for all of our sins. Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam Art by Alexis Yavne...

May 20, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Episode 8 - Royal Rumble - January 19, 1997 - Part 2

It’s a supersized, double episode of Hell in a Cellphone! Hometown hero Shawn Michaels and Taco Bell invite you to San Antonio for the yearly Royal Rumble. We argue 1997 awful vs WWF awful in Hunter Hearst Helmsley’s continuing saga with Goldust, Ahmed Johnson has a hungry butt, and a future hall of famer gets his first Rumble victory . . . kind of. Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam Art by Alexis Yavne...

May 06, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 8 - Royal Rumble - January 19, 1997 - Part 1

It’s a supersized, double episode of Hell in a Cellphone! Hometown hero Shawn Michaels and Taco Bell invite you to San Antonio for the yearly Royal Rumble. We argue 1997 awful vs WWF awful in Hunter Hearst Helmsley’s continuing saga with Goldust, Ahmed Johnson has a hungry butt, and a future hall of famer gets his first Rumble victory . . . kind of. Theme Song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam Art by Alexis Yavne...

May 06, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 - In Your House 12: It's Time - December 15, 1996

In West Palm Beach, Florida, WWF broke all the rules. Or made new rules? Either way, I put more thought in this description than they put into booking this whole show. Ahmed Johnson shares his trials and tribulations, someone gets thrown in a moat, and Bret Hart takes steps toward heeldom. Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam Art by Alexis Yavne

Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 - Survivor Series - November 17, 1996

Before Vince tried to pass off East Rutherford, New Jersey as New York City, the WWF took over Madison Square Garden for Survivor Series. The Undertaker is reborn as Batman with a prison tattoo, Steve Austin visits his injured friend Brian Pillman on Raw before putting on a classic with Bret Hart, and Sycho Sid shows off his love of AV equipment in a match against Shawn Michaels. Oh, and some new kid named Rocky Maivia makes his debut. Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietna...

Apr 08, 2019•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 - In Your House 11: Buried Alive - October 20, 1996

The Market Square Arena doubles for a graveyard in this spooky, scary WWF pay-per-view. Microphone issues overshadow our first match between Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels weighs in on the powerbomb prowess of Sycho Sid and Vader, and Mankind and Undertaker attempt vivisepulture. Theme song “There Are Traitors in Our Midst” by Disco Vietnam Art by Alexis Yavne...

Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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