WrestleMania 41 Predictions & Steve Austin Has A Message for Mike Tyson (Raw is War: 1.26.1998)

On this week’s New to Wrestling, Kelsey and Xavier dive headfirst into the madness of the January 26, 1998 episode of Raw is War — and oh, it’s a ride.

From VaderDust to DX drag, and one of the wildest “main events” in recent memory (spoiler: it’s not Triple H), the episode delivers pure Attitude Era chaos. The hosts break down Kane’s absolute rampage, the unexpectedly touching friendship of Terry Funk and Mick Foley, and a DX beatdown that had way too many guest stars.

Plus, in the spirit of WrestleMania season, Kelsey and Xavier share their predictions for this year’s two-night spectacle — with all the sass, heartbreak, and hot takes you’ve come to expect.

Will Owen Hart finally force Triple H to face him? Is Vader really fearless? And why exactly was Goldust wearing that nose? You’ll have to listen to find out.

🎧 Stream now and get caught up on all the chaos, comedy, and commentary that only New to Wrestling can deliver.

Match Card:

• Ken Shamrock vs. Mark Henry
• Barry Windham & Jeff Jarrett vs. The Legion of Doom (Animal & Hawk)
• Vader vs. TAFKA Goldust (with Luna Vachon)
• The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn & Road Dogg) vs. Cactus Jack & Chainsaw Charlie – WWF Tag Team Championship Match
• El Pantera vs. Brian Christopher
• The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher) vs. The Quebecers (Jacques & Pierre)
• Owen Hart vs. TAFKA Goldust – WWF European Championship Match

Timestamps:

• 0:27 – Welcome + Match Card Overview
• 2:03 – WrestleMania 41 Predictions (Night 1 & 2)
• 15:53 – New Sponsor Announcement: Anniversary 8 – A Jurassic Celebration
• 17:24 – Raw Recap Begins: Mike Tyson/Stone Cold Fallout
• 21:04 – Ken Shamrock vs. Mark Henry
• 23:33 – Kane vs. The World: Video Package & Recap
• 26:35 – Barry Windham & Jeff Jarrett vs. Legion of Doom
• 28:03 – DX Locker Room Antics (Mini-Promo)
• 31:11 – DX Promo: Shawn Michaels Plots for WrestleMania
• 32:55 – Vader vs. Goldust (as “Vader Dust”)
• 35:10 – Kane’s Post-Match Attack on Vader
• 36:20 – Cactus Jack & Chainsaw Charlie vs. New Age Outlaws (Tag Title Chaos)
• 40:22 – Post-Match Brawl + Terry Funk Moonsault
• 40:32 – Taka Michinoku Video Package
• 41:02 – Brian Christopher vs. El Pantera
• 45:40 – Jerry Lawler Betrays El Pantera
• 46:10 – Cactus & Charlie Backstage Interview + DX Attack
• 48:00 – The Headbangers vs. The Quebecers
• 50:33 – Owen Hart vs. “Triple H” (aka Goldust in Drag)
• 56:01 – Owen Hart Awarded the European Championship
• 57:43 – Don King’s Promo About Mike Tyson at WrestleMania
• 58:22 – Steve Austin Closes the Show with a Warning to Tyson

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!