Episode 52 - Art of the Deal: June-July ‘99 This week Mike & JV will discuss the highest rated cable television match in history, it’s from June 28, 1999, the WWF Championship is on the line between The Undertaker & Stone Cold Steve Austin. In the following weeks on Raw, July 5 & 12, Vince McMahon & Stone Cold work out a deal for the upcoming “First Blood” Match at Fully Loaded ‘99. Take a listen to get the details on this snapshot into the career of Stone Cold Steve Austin! Chec...
Oct 30, 2019•3 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 51 - CEO 3:16: June ‘99 This week Mike & JV will discuss Stone Cold’s time as CEO of the World Wrestling Federation after being screwed out of the WWF Championship at Over the Edge and the reveal of Vince McMahon as the Greater Power. Stone Cold challenges Vince & Shane McMahon to a handicap match at King of the Ring. Vince accepts but he wants it to be a ladder match for total control of the WWF! Check out our Special Edition Watch Along: Stone Cold vs. The McMahons: June ‘99 fr...
Oct 23, 2019•2 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special Edition: Watch Along - Austin vs. The McMahons: June ‘99 This week Mike & JV will Watch Along and provide Live Commentary as Stone Cold challenges Vince & Shane McMahon to a handicap match at King of the Ring. Vince accepts but he wants it to be a ladder match for total control of the WWF! Set Up your Network for the timestamp of 01:55:33. Check out "Talking Taker” Alex & Travis are "digging up" the career of the Undertaker. You can now dig deepack into their archives and exp...
Oct 16, 2019•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 50 - The Greater Power: May-June ‘99 This week Mike & JV discuss what is considered to be one of the most disappointing angles in WWF history, the reveal of the Greater Power. The Greater Power revealed himself to Austin a week before everyone else found out, which would lead Stone Cold to do a little planning to shake things up in the WWF. Check out "Talking Taker” Alex & Travis are "digging up" the career of the Undertaker. You can now dig deepack into their archives and explor...
Oct 09, 2019•2 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 49 - Over the Edge: May ‘99 This week Mike & JV discuss the week leading to, and the main event of Over the Edge from May of 1999. Stone Cold will be defending his WWF Championship against the Undertaker at Over the Edge, with Shane McMahon and Vince McMahon as the special guest referees. But before that, Stone Cold must go up against Triple H in a non-title match on Raw from May 17, 1999. Check out "Talking Taker” Alex & Travis are "digging up" the career of the Undertaker. You ...
Oct 02, 2019•2 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 48 - Corporate Ministry: May ‘99 This week Mike & JV discuss the formation of the Corporate Ministry. Shane McMahon & his Corporate Ministry will make life hell for the disgruntled former Corporate employees, The Union. Undertaker & Triple H get the upper hand on Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock on Raw from May 3, 1999. The following week on the highest rated Raw in history, Vince McMahon teams up with Stone Cold & The Rock to take on Shane, Undertaker, & Triple H...
Sep 25, 2019•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special Edition: Watch Along - Smackdown Pilot: 04/29/99 This week Mike & JV celebrate our one year anniversary of our weekly chronological coverage of the career of Stone Cold Steve Austin. This week we will do a “Watch Along” with our friend from J-Free, from the Free Your Geek Podcast, as we watch and discuss the pilot episode of Smackdown from April 29, 1999. Check out "Talking Taker” Alex & Travis are "digging up" the career of the Undertaker. You can now dig deepack into their arch...
Sep 18, 2019•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 47 - Backlash: April ‘99 This week Mike & JV will discuss the final weeks of April 1999. The Rock plans a funeral for Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Rock & Stone Cold Steve Austin have a great match at Backlash, and the following night Steve Austin is going to reluctantly help the McMahon family. Check out "Talking Taker” Alex & Travis are "digging up" the career of the Undertaker. You can now dig deepack into their archives and explore the 90's run of the Deadman. This week is...
Sep 11, 2019•2 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 46 - Roody-Poo Bridge: April ‘99 This week Mike & JV will discuss the first couple weeks of April 1999. The Rock & Shane McMahon continue to play keep away with Austin’s Smoking Skull championship belt. Shane McMahon is going to taunt Austin by putting an image of his belt around The Rock’s waist on the Titan Tron, which is bad news for the Titan Tron. The Rock challenges Austin to find him on The Roody-Poo Bridge on Candy Ass Lane in Detroit. Check out "Talking Taker” Alex &...
Sep 04, 2019•2 hr 38 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 45 - Smoking Skull: March-April ‘99 This week Mike & JV will discuss the week following Wrestlemania XV. Stone Cold Steve Austin is once again the WWF World Heavyweight Champion, but he does not want that belt. Stone Cold wants his custom made “Smoking Skull” championship belt back from Mr. McMahon. While The Ministry has Mr. McMahon distracted with the disappearance of his daughter, Stephanie, Shane McMahon takes the opportunity to take control of this situation by handing over the ...
Aug 28, 2019•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special Edition: Watch Along - Stone Cold vs. The Rock: WM XV - March ‘99 This week Mike & JV will be discussing and watching along with the Main Event from WrestleMania XV, The WWF Championship Match: The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin . Feel free to listen as usual, we do provide the match audio in the background. But the best experience is to Watch Along! Join us on the WWE Network at the timestamp of (02:18:50) the image will be a wide shot of the arena, just seconds before The Rock ma...
Aug 24, 2019•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 44 - Stone Cold vs. The Rock: WM XV - March ‘99 This week Mike & JV will discuss the final weeks leading up to Wrestlemania XV! Austin will have a tag team match with Mankind against The Rock & The Big Show. Austin will also surprise Mr. McMahon & The Rock with a memorable Beer Bash! On top of all that, we will discuss the main event to Wrestlemania XV, The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin! Check out "Talking Taker” Alex & Travis are "digging up" the career of the Underta...
Aug 21, 2019•2 hr 18 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 43 - March to Mania: March ‘99 This week Mike & JV discuss the first half of March ‘99 and the march towards Wrestlemania XV. Stone Cold Steve Austin has a couple of matches on his way to regain the WWF championship, Austin goes up against Kane & Mankind. Mankind has to defeat Stone Cold in order to become the Special Guest Ref in the Wrestlemania Main Event. If you like what we do here with Stone Cold's career, check out our “brother” podcast, "Talking Taker". Alex & Travis ...
Aug 14, 2019•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 42 - St. Valentine’s Day Massacre: Feb ‘99 This week Mike & JV discuss the Steel Cage Match from the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre PPV between Stone Cold Steve Austin & Vince McMahon. Austin will be fighting to retain his WWF World Championship opportunity at WrestleMania XV, but Mr. McMahon has “BIG” plans for Stone Cold. The World title picture will be discussed as The Rock & Mankind will have two brutal title matches, Last Man Standing & Ladder Match, to determine who w...
Aug 07, 2019•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 41 -Corporate Gauntlet: Jan-Feb ‘99 This week Mike & JV discuss the fallout from Royal Rumble ‘99 through Raw Saturday Night on February 13, 1999. Mr. McMahon walked out the winner of the Rumble match, but forfeits his right to a title shot against the new champion, The Rock. Commish HBK throws a monkey wrench into Mr. McMahon’s plan to name The Rock’s Wrestlemania opponent. Stone Cold challenges Mr. McMahon to a Steel Cage Match at St. Valentine’s Day Massacre PPV. Mr. McMahon &...
Jul 31, 2019•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special Edition: The Stone Cold Top 5 of 1998 On this special episode, we discuss our Top 5 Stone Cold moments/matches/angles from Austin's greatest year, 1998! Upcoming on The Bottom Line Wrestling Cast 7/31/19 - Ep 41 - Jan- Feb'99 8/07/19 - Ep 42- St Valentine’s Massacre : Feb '99 Talking Taker -“Concrete Crypt Match” - The Undertaker vs. The Dudley Boyz at Great American Bash 04 Shout out & Special Thanks to Mike Mills & “Booking the Territory” - NWA WCW Sat Night 03/26/88 on Thursda...
Jul 24, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special Edition: Watch Along Live Commentary - Royal Rumble Match ‘99 This week Mike & JV will be discussing and watching along with the Royal Rumble ‘99. Stone Cold Steve Austin has been screwed by Mr. McMahon once again, Stone Cold was “drawn” as the number one entrant. But, Mr. McMahon has found himself as the number two entrant. Mr.McMahon has claimed that Austin has “No Chance in Hell!” Feel free to listen as usual, we do provide the match audio in the background. But the best experienc...
Jul 20, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 40 - No Chance in Hell: Jan ‘99 This week Mike & JV will be discussing the Royal Rumble ‘99. Stone Cold Steve Austin has been screwed by Mr. McMahon once again, Austin was “drawn” as the number one entrant. But, Mr. McMahon has found himself as the number two entrant. Mr.McMahon has claimed that Austin has “No Chance in Hell!” at winnning the Royal Rumble and earning a shot at the WWF Championship at Wrestlemania XV Talking Taker - If you like what we do here with Stone Cold's career...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 39 - Arrive. Raise Hell. Leave: Dec ‘98- Jan ‘99 This week Mike & JV will be discussing December 13, 1998 - January 11, 1999. The Undertaker & Stone Cold Steve Austin will go at it in a Buried Alive Match at the Rock Bottom PPV. Mr. McMahon & The Corporation continues to make life miserable for Mankind. Mr. McMahon has a special Royal Rumble Lottery drawing for Stone Cold Steve Austin. Mankind with the help of Stone Cold Steve Austin will do the unimaginable, which not only k...
Jul 10, 2019•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special Edition: Watch Along w/ Talking Taker - Fatal Four Way & Buried Alive: Dec ‘98 This week Mike & JV are joined by a very special guest, Alex Doriot from the “Talking Taker” podcast. Mike, JV, & Alex will provide live commentary for two matches from December ‘98. We will be watching the Fatal Four Way match (Austin vs. Undertaker vs. Kane vs. Mankind) from the UK PPV, Capital Carnage & the Buried Alive match (Austin vs. Undertaker) from IYH: Rock Bottom. We had a great time...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 38 - The Ministry: Nov-Dec ‘98 This week Mike & JV are covering November into December ‘98. We will discuss the continuation of Undertaker’s efforts to make Austin the first sacrifice to his Ministry of Darkness. Also, we will continue our coverage of the development of Mr. McMahon’s Corporation. Heat 18 - 11/29/98 - Audio: Austin Interview w/ JR & Undertaker (0:32:19:34 - 0:34:33) RAW 288 - 11/30/98 - Audio: Austin Promo (0:05:39 - 0:06:43) RAW 288 - 11/30/98 - Undertaker Promo ...
Jun 26, 2019•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 37 - The Corporation: November ‘98 This week Mike & JV are covering the second half of November ‘98. We will discuss the rise of Vince McMahon’s Corporation, the screwing of Stone Cold, and the Undertaker & Paul Bearer attempting to kill Stone Cold! Next Week: Wednesday, June 26, 2019- Episode 38 - November- December ‘98 Talking Taker: If you like what we do here with Stone Cold's career check out our “brother” podcast, "Talking Taker", Alex & Travis are "digging up" the care...
Jun 19, 2019•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 36 - Deadly Game: November ‘98 This week Mike & JV are covering the first half of November ‘98. We will discuss the build towards Survivor Series ‘98, and discuss Vince Russo’s shining moment as a writer for WWF, The Deadly Game Tournament. Here is an episode breakdown of our discussion points & Audio Clips: (Network Timestamps Included) Sunday Night Heat 14 - 11/01/98 Raw 284 - 11/02/98 - Audio: Mr. McMahon, Austin, Shane McMahon (0:04:05 - 0:11:08) Raw 284 - 11/02/98 - McMahon ...
Jun 12, 2019•2 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 35 - Bang 3:16: October ‘98 This week Mike & JV are covering the second half of October ‘98. Stone Cold has just been fired by Mr. McMahon for not following Vince’s orders to raise the hand of a new WWF Champion at Judgment Day. The next night Stone Cold has plans for Mr. McMahon, which includes a knife, a hunting bow, and a gun. The following week Stone Cold is going to further drive a wedge between the McMahon family. Here is an episode breakdown of our discussion points & Audi...
Jun 05, 2019•2 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 34 - Bedpan McMahon: October ‘98 This week Mike & JV are covering October ‘98. Stone Cold has a few shenanigans in store for Mr. McMahon, a surprise visit to the “Medical Center” and some cement for Mr. McMahon’s corvette. Stone Cold will also be the Special Referee for the WWF Championship Match between Kane & The Undertaker at Judgment Day. If Austin doesn’t raise the hand of a new champion, Mr. McMahon will fire his ass! Here is an episode breakdown of our discussion points &a...
May 29, 2019•2 hr 5 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 33 - Zamboni: September ‘98 This week Mike & JV are covering the second half of September 1998. Mr. McMahon’s “Master Plan” to get the championship off of Stone Cold is set for IYH Breakdown. The Rock, Ken Shamrock, & Mankind compete for the Number One Contendership of the WWF Championship. Also, Austin drives a ZAMBONI! Here is an episode breakdown of our discussion points & Audio Clips: (Network Timestamps Included) RAW 278 - 09/21/98 - Audio: McMahon Promo - Number One Con...
May 22, 2019•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special Edition: Watch Along - ECW Hardcore TV 138: 12/12/95 Mike & JV are excited to present this Special Edition Watch Along, We are going Extreme! It’s ECW Hardcore TV Ep 138 from 12/12/95 We will watch the episode in its entirety. “Superstar” Steve Austin goes up against the ECW World Champion, Mikey Whipwreck & one half of the ECW Tag Team Champions, The Sandman in a Triangle Match from December to Dismember ‘95! Feel free to listen like usual, but we encourage you to fire up your W...
May 15, 2019•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special Edition: Watch Along Live Commentary - Austin vs. Bret Hart - Survivor Series 96 Mike & JV are excited to present this Special Edition Watch Along, you guys voted for it. Last month, we posted a twitter poll asking which match from a previous episode you wanted to watch along with us. You voted for an excellent one! It’s Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart from Survivor Series 1996. Feel free to listen like usual, but we encourage you to fire up your WWE Network and watch along wit...
May 08, 2019•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 32 - Master Plan - September ‘98 This week Mike & JV are covering the first half of September 1998. Mr. McMahon has a “Master Plan” to take the title off of Stone Cold Steve Austin on September 27, again, that’s September 27 at Breakdown. Here is an episode breakdown of our discussion points & Audio Clips: (Network Timestamps Included) RAW Saturday Night 275 - 09/05/98 -Audio: Mr. McMahon Promo (0:02:52- 0:07:51) RAW Saturday Night 275 - 09/05/98 - Kane & Undertaker Run Ins S...
May 01, 2019•2 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 31 - Highway to Hell: August ‘98 This week Mike & JV are covering August of 1998. We have arrived on the Highway to Hell, and we will discuss the final build and showdown between Stone Cold & The Undertaker from Summerslam 1998. Here is an episode breakdown of our discussion points & Audio Clips: (Network Timestamps Included) RAW 273 - 08/17/98 -Audio: Stone Cold Steve Austin Promo (0:03:05 - 0:07:57) RAW 273 - 08/17/98 - Austin/Undertaker Confrontation (01:27:18- 01:31:05) R...
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