In this episode of the New to Wrestling podcast, hosts Xavier and Kelsey explore the December 22, 1997 edition of Raw is War. They dive into the ongoing storylines, including Kane's relentless path of destruction and the comedic antics of DX. The hosts also discuss the challenges of accessing episodes due to Netflix's limited availability, adding a layer of frustration to their viewing experience.
The episode features a mix of intense matches and humorous segments. Highlights include The Rock's evolving persona as the people's champion, Owen Hart's surprise attack on Triple H, and Mankind's festive brawl with the New Age Outlaws. The hosts provide insightful commentary on the performances and storyline developments, capturing the essence of the late 90s WWF era. They also introduce a new segment for the upcoming season, focusing on WWE's Evolve show, which showcases independent wrestlers entering the WWE system.
Match Card:
- Thrasher vs. Henry Godwin
- The Rock vs. The Undertaker
- Marc Miro vs. Scott Taylor
- Kurgan vs. Eight Ball
- Ken Shamrock vs. D'Lo Brown
- Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels (European Championship)
Timestamps:
- 0:00 Intro and episode overview
- 5:24 Netflix's inconsistent Raw episode availability
- 13:38 New Evolve show to be covered alongside Raw
- 23:08 Raw episode begins with DX segment
- 30:22 Thrasher vs Henry Godwin match recap
- 35:50 The Rock faces off against The Undertaker
- 49:35 Sable gets revenge with sexy Mrs. Claus outfit
- 56:46 Ken Shamrock vs D'Lo Brown match analysis
- 1:03:10 Mankind ambushes New Age Outlaws backstage
- 1:08:48 Hosts criticize Goldust's new controversial character direction
- 1:11:21 Triple H vs Shawn Michaels for European Championship
- 1:16:16 Wrap-up and teaser for season 3
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The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!
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