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May 1, 2025 • 43 mins

Welcome to another retro-view episode of the Grapple Sauce Podcast, where we dive into one of WCW's most intense rivalries: "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs Diamond Dallas Page at the 1997 Great American Bash! 🔥

We break down the storytelling, in-ring psychology, wild interference, and the explosive finish that made this feud a cornerstone of late '90s wrestling. Was this match a hidden gem of the Monday Night Wars era? Or just a chaotic brawl with nWo madness? We’ve got the sauce—now let’s grapple!

🧠 In this episode:

  • Full match breakdown & analysis

  • Context on the Savage/DDP feud

  • WCW in 1997: peak or beginning of the end?

  • Favorite moments, missed opportunities, and classic promos

👉 Whether you're a wrestling historian or new to the retro scene, hit that LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and ring the bell for more deep dives into classic matches and old-school mayhem!

📢 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Did this match hold up? Who had the better finisher—DDP’s Diamond Cutter or Savage’s Flying Elbow?

🥋 Chuck Norris Fact of the Day: When Chuck Norris enters the ring, the bell rings itself out of fear.

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