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Tales from the Attitude EraThe Rock Has Enough of Big Show's Antics - WWF Raw Review 1/17/2000It's the final Raw before the infamous 2000 Royal Rumble and the whole show is about setting up the big PPV. We see more tension between the two favorites to win the Rumble, the Rock and Big Show. We see Cactus Jack further intimidate Triple H ahead of their big PPV main event and the Acolytes try to get revenge on the New Age Outlaws. Plus, further character development for The Hardys, Kurt Angle, and Mae Young. Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp...
2025-02-1055 min
Tales from the Attitude EraCactus Jack is Back! WWF Smackdown Review 1/13/2000It's the infamous episode where Mankind transformed back into Cactus Jack to set up his big street fight with Triple H at the upcoming Royal Rumble. Former head writer Tommy Blacha explains how brilliant Foley is to make such a silly reveal work. Plus, the Acolytes feud with the New Age Outlaws starts heating up and the Hardys ignite their feud with the Dudleys. Jericho, Chyna and the Kat still can't get along and Too Cool are as popular as ever.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The...
2025-02-0354 min
Tales from the Attitude EraThe Rock Threatens A Walk Out - WWF Raw Review 1/10/2000The entire WWF roster is sick of the McMahon Helmsley era's tactics and are threatning a walkout. The entire theme of the episode is payback for DX, with the Rock leading the charge. Plus, Rikishi and Too Cool get more over, the Big Show and Test get some heat back and Al Snow is still crazy.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.c...
2025-01-271h 01
Tales from the Attitude EraTriple H Puts Rikishi Over by Winning - WWE Smackdown 1/6/2000 ReviewThe first Smackdown of 2000 also features Triple H's first title defense of his newly won title, and even though he ends up winning, the match makes Rikishi into a true threat and a fixture of the main event scene. Plus, Chris Jericho and Chyna have trouble getting along while being co-Intercontinental Champions. Stephanie deals out some punishments/challenges to the rest of DX and they're none-too-happy, plus we get our first taste of the Dudleys/Hardys/Edge & Christian feud. A very eventful Smackdown!Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude...
2025-01-201h 06
Tales from the Attitude EraTriple H Steals The Gold, Tries To Fire The Rock - WWF RAW Review 1/3/2000Triple H finally stacks the odds against Big Show to reclaim his WWF World Title for his third reign, and is getting even cozier with Stephanie. A huge new development in the Intercontinental Title program with Chris Jericho and Chyna is revealed thanks to Stephanie, who also continues to help Kurt Angle maintain his undefeated stream. Plus, Moolah and Mae are put in a unique tag team situation, and a steel cage match out of nowhere! Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp...
2025-01-131h 15
Tales from the Attitude EraDX's New Year's Message - WWF Smackdown Review 12/30/99 It's the final WWF episode of the 20th century and DX is here to make their mark on the new millenium. The power trip continues as they manipulate Tori, and thus Kane to do their bidding against the Rock. Plus, Triple H tries to steal away the World Title from the Big Show. Our favorite storyline with Moolah and Mae continues here, as does the Hardys and Edge & Christian's climbs up the card. As a bonus, Tommy talks about what it was like ringing in the New Year at the McMahon family mansion. Watch this episode...
2025-01-0655 min
Tales from the Attitude EraMankind Gets Fired in a Pink Slip on a Pole Match - WWF Raw Review 12/27/99It's the last WWF Monday Night Raw of 1999 and the McMahon-Helmsley power trip continues with a Pink Slip on a Pole match between Mankind and The Rock, leading to Mick Foley's untimely demise. The locker room is starting to boil over with the power trip. Plus, Kane and Tori have some relationship issues after her weekend with X-Pac, and it involves Test. Plus, Chyna continues to help Chris Jericho and Mark Henry and Mae Young go out on a double date. Former head writer Tommy Blacha has great insight on all of it. Watch this episode...
2024-12-301h 11
Tales from the Attitude EraMankind Stands Up to McMahon-Helmsley Era - WWF Smackdown 12/23/1999 Review by former head writerThe year is almost over but things are heating up on WWF Smackdown and Mankind tries to rally the troops against the McMahon-Helmsley era, and gets some surprising help from Stephanie McMahon. Plus, the love fest between Mark Henry and Mae Young sparks up as the Dudleys try to get in the way. Chyna keeps interfering in Jericho's matches. Al Snow faces The Rock in a cage! Are there too many gimmicks? We discuss! Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube...
2024-12-221h 01
Tales from the Attitude EraTop Rope Topless - WWF Raw Review 12/20/1999The McMahon-Helmsley era kicks into full gear, and the bullying is reaching a fever pitch. They continue to abuse The Rock, Mankind, Big Show, Test, Kane and Tori. We see the first ever Top Rope Topless match. The Hardys and Edge & Christian continue their ongoing story and we get a boiler room match with Santas. Plus, Mae Young and Moolah's feud with the Dudleys kicks off. Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeEra
2024-12-161h 23
Tales from the Attitude EraThe McMahon-Helmsley Era Begins - WWF Smackdown 12/16/1999 ReviewThe McMahon-Helmsley regime takes full control of the show on Smackdown, making the lives of The Rock, Big Show and Mankind a living nightmare. Plus, the teams of the Hardys and Edge & Christian are forced to each wrestler their tag team partner for the first time. Al Snow tries to get some revenge, and Rikishi and Too Cool continue their hot streak. Plus, Tommy finds an excuse to feature Pat Patterson and Gerald Briscoe. As a bonus, we go through the 12/19/1999 episode of Sunday Night Heat.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales...
2024-12-0956 min
Tales from the Attitude EraStephanie Explains Her Actions - WWF RAW Review 12/13/1999It's the night after WWF Armageddon 1999 and the world wants to know "Why, Stephanie, why??" Stephanie is a tour de force explaining her actions in a completely logical manner. Plus, the spark of the new relationship between Mark Henry and Mae Young. Tommy gets yelled at by X-Pac for booking a pudding match and Test continues to look like a herb. Plus, the Rock and Sock Connection is in action and we see the conclusion of the Big Show/Bossman feud.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on...
2024-12-021h 17
Tales from the Attitude EraStephanie Turns on Vince - WWF Armageddon 1999 ReviewIt's the final PPV of 1999 and it's quite a newsworthy show. Former WWF head writer Tommy Blacha goes through the show match by match offering insights into the creative process of each match. We finally see Stephanie join Triple H against her father in the climax of the event. Ms. Kitty reveals all as she becomes Women's Champion. Rikishi continues his hot streak. The tag team division is lighting up. Plus, the Rock is getting more and more popular. Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social m...
2024-11-251h 22
Tales from the Attitude EraFinal Stop Before Armageddon - Smackdown Review 12/9/1999So much happens on the final Smackdown before WWF Armageddon 1999 and former head writer Tommy Blacha is here to take you through the process of all of it. The final build to the big-time Triple H/Vince angle, the Rock and Sock feud with Al Snow escalates, all the tag teams jockey for position and Big Show still wants revenge on Big Boss Man. Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErah...
2024-11-1852 min
Tales from the Attitude EraBig Show is a Bastard - RAW Review 12/6/1999It's the final Raw before WWF Armageddon 1999 and all the storylines are locked in. Stephanie tries to get her marriage to Triple H annulled and he agrees under a few conditions. Plus, Big Boss Man has one last crazy revelation for the Big Show before their big match on Sunday. Too Cool continue to blow up, plus Al Snow is still mad at Mankind for being friends with The Rock.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com...
2024-11-111h 14
Tales from the Attitude EraThe SmackDown After Triple H Crashes The Wedding - Smackdown Review 12/2/1999Everybody remembers the night Triple H crashed Stephanie McMahon's wedding, but what happened on the next episode? How does WWF follow up one of the most memorable angles in the Attitude Era? Former head writer Tommy Blacha takes us through segment-by-segment, as the build to Armageddon continues, including a hot main event with the Hardys and Big Show. Plus the Rock, Mankind, Al Snow, Dudleys, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho and Kane.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra
2024-11-041h 09
Tales from the Attitude EraTriple H Crashes Stephanie's Wedding - Raw Review 11/29/1999It's finally time to review the infamous Attitude Era wedding episode of RAW from 11/29/1999. Former head writer Tommy Blacha talks about the infamous wedding with Triple H crashing Stephanie McMahon and Test's wedding, all the production that happened before it, as well as all the matches that night. The Rock and Mankind's continued feud with DX's New Age Outlaws and how Al Snow figures into the equation. Kane and XPac continue their feud. Plus, it's the first wrestling show at the Staples Center. A very memorable episode!Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow...
2024-10-281h 18
Tales from the Attitude EraComedian David Koechner on His Brief WWF Stint & Working SNLWe take a brief break from our weekly reviews to welcome special guest David Koechner. Host Tommy Blacha was the head writer of WWE in 1999 and when an actor needed to be brought in to play a wet blanket, Tommy knew just the guy! Koechner talks about his brief run, what could've been and shares some fun backstage stories. He also dives into his year on Saturday Night Live and what happened there and how he got unceremoniously fired. A very fun convo!Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude...
2024-10-211h 14
Tales from the Attitude EraThe Rock Tries Poontang Pie on Thanksgiving - WWF Smackdown Review 11/25/1999It's Thanksgiving Day 1999, and you can't have a Thanksgiving edition of WWE Smackdown without a good old fashion food fight. Plus, the Rock finally gets to try some poontang pie. The Big Show gets some mic time. DX feud with…the homeless?! The love triangle between Mankind, Al Snow and the Rock continues. Plus, Rikishi and Too Cool finally form their alliance, and the Hardys entertain in a steel cage match.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra h...
2024-10-141h 13
Tales from the Attitude EraVince McMahon Loses Control - RAW 11/22/99 ReviewVince McMahon loses control and attacks DX's limo, resulting in a restraining order. Tommy tells a great story about photographer David LaChapelle doing a photo shoot behind the scenes for this big spread in Vanity Fair. Mankind and Al Snow face the Holly cousins and Mankind eventually reunited with The Rock. X-Pac faces Jeff Hardy in a fun dream match, and the anti WWF storyline takes a turn. Plus, Kurt Angle, Dudleys vs. Edge and Christian, and the final setup for next Raw's big wedding angle.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales...
2024-10-071h 12
Tales from the Attitude EraFormer WWE Head Writer Reviews Netflix Vince McMahon DocLast week, Netflix released a six-part documentary all about disgraced WWE founder Vince McMahon. Tommy Blacha worked very closely with McMahon in 2000 as head writer and had a lot of thoughts about the documentary, so much so that we took a break from our weekly reviews for this special one-off episode. We review the series as a whole and talk about ways we think it could've been improved. We also discussed a few things we actually liked about it. Did you watch the series? What are your thoughts? Watch this episode on Youtube....
2024-09-3051 min
Tales from the Attitude EraVegas Invasion - Smackdown Review 11/18/99The fallout from Survivor Series '99 continues on Smackdown, as DX continues to cause chaos for Vince McMahon and his family, further establishing that feud. Plus Mankind (Mick Foley) and Al Snow go on a Vegas Invasion leading to some very funny bits throughout the episode. The tag team division is as hot as ever, and Big Show is still trying to get revenge on Big Boss Man. Plus, the women have an awesome hardcore match!Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media...
2024-09-231h 05
Tales from the Attitude EraThe Night After Austin Was Run Over, Whodunit? - RAW Review 11/15/99It's the night after WWF Survivor Series 1999, and Steve Austin was run over by a mysterious vehicle. The local authorities are here to question all the assumed suspects, leading to some great backstage segments with DX, The Rock, Vince McMahon, Jerry Lawler, and others, creating a show-long (and year-long) story arc. The Rock faces Big Boss Man in a number one contender's match and DX's feud with Vince really heats up.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra
2024-09-161h 07
Tales from the Attitude EraSteve Austin Gets Run Over - WWE Survivor Series 1999 ReviewWWF Survivor Series 1999 was marred by controversy as mid-way through the show, an angle was shot where Steve Austin was run over by a car, putting him on the shelf for over a year and creating one of the biggest mysteries in company history. How did it come about? When did former head writer Tommy Blacha know about it and how did they shoot the memorable angle? All is discussed in great detail. Plus, how was the Big Show maneuvered into becoming the new world champion and what was the reaction backstage. Plus, we get deep into the philosophy...
2024-09-091h 14
Tales from the Attitude EraSchwarzenegger Invades Smackdown - Former WWE Head Writer Shares Behind The Scenes StoriesOne of the most memorable episodes of WWE Smackdown ever was the 11/11/1999 edition and former head writer Tommy Blacha has a lot of stories to share. Tommy goes into detail about dealing with Arnold Schwarzenegger and his people in the lead-up to the episode, how Arnold was integrated into the show and ended up doing way more than they originally agreed on, how Triple H masterminded the memorable ending of the episode, and the ways Vince wanted to overdeliver on the promotion of Arnold's movie. As if that wasn't enough, this was also the episode where...
2024-09-021h 09
Tales from the Attitude EraSteve Austin's Last RAW Before Injury - Raw Review 11/8/99We're back to our show reviews on the road to Survivor Series 1999. It's Steve Austin's last Raw for at least a year, and the final build for the PPV which is happening the Sunday after this show. DX is still trying to cause trouble and Vince is doing his best to quell it. Plus, The Rock is named the Sexiest Wrestler Alive by People Magazine, Al Snow's life is ruined by a Walmart protest, and the tag division is heating up. Some great booking philosophy talk, as Rob puts his kayfabe glasses on and asks Tommy some tough questions...
2024-08-261h 13
Tales from the Attitude EraThe Blue Meanie Talks About His Career and Shoot Punches from JBLWe welcome another guest to the show this week, The Blue Meanie, who goes way back with Tommy. We go deep in depth with how Meanie became a fan, how he broke into the business under Al Snow, being discovered by Raven on an indie show and being invited to join ECW, how he got the call to join WWF and an incredible, detailed retelling of the incident with John Bradshaw Layfield at ECW One Night Stand that left Meanie unexpectedly bloody, and the receipt Meanie gave to JBL. We're back to reviewing Raw next week!...
2024-08-191h 41
Tales from the Attitude EraWill Sasso Guests, Impersonates Steve Austin, Jesse Ventura, Scott Hall, Bret HartWill Sasso is our guest this week for a very special episode. Will and host Tommy Blacha go way back and their friendship is discussed at length with some great anecdotes. Will talks about his earliest wrestling memories. He shares amazing stories of working in the ring with Bret Hart, Steve Austin and Chris Jericho. And, we are treated to a quick impression of Scott Hall and his incredible Jesse Ventura impression, including some spicy political takes.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media
2024-08-121h 18
Tales from the Attitude EraWhat Side Is Vince On? - WWE Smackdown 11/4/99 ReviewDX continues to cause chaos on this Smackdown, leading to an epic eight-man tag team main event with a controversial finish. We go through the entire process. Plus, Al Snow's action figure gets pulled off the shelves of WalMart and it led to some publicity for WWE and Snow. Too Cool continues to develop and Mankind proves to be a priceless part of the show.Watch this episode on Youtube.You can watch the Smackdown we are reviewing on Peacock.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media
2024-08-061h 07
Tales from the Attitude EraChyna Envy - WWE RAW 11/1/99 ReviewChyna finally has new theme music as she is teamed with Miss Kitty and continues her feud with Chris Jericho and Stevie Richards in drag. Vince McMahon is out to punish DX tonight and puts each of them in singles matches leading to an explosive main event between Triple H and Shane McMahon with all the main event players at ringside. Plus, the tag team division heats up further and Val Venis continues getting the best of Mankind.Watch this episode on Youtube.You can watch the Raw we are reviewing on Peacock.
2024-07-291h 07
Tales from the Attitude EraDX Can't Catch Austin - WWE Smackdown 10/29/99 It's DX's coming out party. The newly reformed heel faction are here to stake their claims and start by attacking The Rock, but Steve Austin is too smart for their game. We find out this is the first time the writers learn Austin is "limited" with a back injury that would eventually take him out for a year. Elsewhere, the tag division is heating up with new teams, Mark Henry has too much of a good thing, and British Bulldog wins back the gold. Watch this episode on Youtube.You can watch the...
2024-07-2253 min
Tales from the Attitude EraDX Turns Heel - WWE RAW 10/25/99 ReviewIt's a monumental edition of Raw, as we inch closer to Survivor Series 99. The Rock and Steve Austin team up to face the New Age Outlaws with a huge ending, Mick Foley challenges Triple H, Big Show is out for revenge on Big Bossman, and Mark Henry and Godfather run into some trouble from Big Vis. Watch this episode on Youtube.You can watch the Raw we are reviewing on Peacock.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://t...
2024-07-151h 26
Tales from the Attitude EraHHH's Challengers Set - WWE Smackdown 10/21/99 ReviewWe are on the road to WWF Survivor Series 1999, and on this edition of Smackdown that we're reviewing, Triple H's challenger(s) are set for the event. We get a great match from the Hardys and the Hollys, Big Show gets some payback on Big Bossman and more in Mark Henry's sexual adventures.Watch this episode on Youtube.You can watch the Smackdown we are reviewing on Peacock.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeEra
2024-07-081h 09
Tales from the Attitude EraRock Upsets Sock - WWE RAW 10/18/99 Review by Former Head WriterWe are back to reviewing the weekly episodes this week, looking at the night after WWF No Mercy 1999, with a very notable Raw that saw the dissolution of the Rock and Sock Connection as the main thread of the show. Plus, the first taste of what the main event for next month's Survivor Series will be, a follow up with Edge & Christian, and the Hardys, The Hollys challenge for the tag titles and the Dudleys show up!Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media
2024-07-011h 15
Tales from the Attitude EraAndy Richter Shares Wrestling MemoriesComedian and actor Andy Richter sits in on this episode to share some of his favorite wrestling memories, including when he was growing up in Chicago, memories of shoots with wrestlers while working on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and his guest appearance at the WWE Royal Rumble 2000 Miss Royal Rumble pageant.Watch this episode on Youtube.Next week: We review the Raw after No Mercy 1999.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media http://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErah...
2024-06-241h 10
Squared Circle Pit#139 - Recapping WWE Clash at the Castle with Darren DelgadoDarren Delgado, my co-host from RIP a Livecast, joins me to recap this weekend's major WWE PLE event, Clash at the Castle. We recap all the matches, the positives, the negatives, the controversial finish and we also discuss the WyatSick6 return this past Monday on Raw. Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More episodes at squaredcirclepit.comFollow Squared Circle Pit on Twitter http://twitter.com/squaredcirclpitFollow Squared Circle Pi...
2024-06-1946 min
Tales from the Attitude EraWWF No Mercy 1999 Recap From Former WWE Head Writer -Former WWE head writer Tommy Blacha looks back at the first pay-per-view that he was the head writer of, WWF No Mercy 1999. The main event was Steve Austin vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley for the world title in a street fight. Other notable matches include the first ladder match between The Hardy Boyz and Edge & Christian. Plus, the infamous Good Housekeeping Match between Chyna and Jeff Jarrett. Plus, the Hollies vs. The New Age Outlaws, The Rock vs. British Bulldog, and Mankind vs. Val Venis. The show is hosted by former head writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani.
2024-06-171h 22
Tales from the Attitude EraMae Young - Everything You Wanted To Know SpecialFormer WWE head writer Tommy Blacha looks back at one of his favorite people to write for, WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young. We go through the entire pregnancy arc as well as the angle where the Dudleys kept putting her through a table. Find out what Mae was really like backstage and how some of the wildest concepts of the Attitude Era came together by former head writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani.Watch this episode on Youtube.NEXT WEEK: A special episode focusing on Mae Young before...
2024-06-101h 14
Squared Circle Pit#138 - Cattle Decapitation's Travis Ryan Attends His First Live Wrestling ShowCattle Decapitation frontman Travis Ryan and Jim from PutrefactioN Management sit in on this edition of Squared Circle Pit. Jim took Travis to his first live wrestling event, AEW Double or Nothing in Las Vegas last week, and we all discuss the experience. Plus, Travis talks about his newly formed friendship with Jerry Lynn and how Jerry is a big fan of the band and eeath metal in general. A great interview worth checking out!Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the in...
2024-06-0542 min
Tales from the Attitude EraRock N Sock Win The Tag Titles (WWF Smackdown 10/14/99 Review)It's the final episode of WWF television before the big WWF No Mercy PPV and there is so much happening on the go-home show. Is Triple H retiring? Will the Rock N Sock Connection team again after tonight? How will Kane stop the Acolytes? Mideon likes to fornicate with…what??? All is reviewed by former head writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani.Here is a playlist of all the videos we discussed this week:Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on al...
2024-06-031h 07
Squared Circle Pit#137 - WWE King & Queen of the Ring + AEW Double or Nothing Weekend ReviewRob reviews the major pro wrestling weekend with WWE King & Queen of the Ring last Saturday and the epic AEW Double or Nothing PPV on Sunday. We go through the injuries, the big moments and all the news that you may have missed. What were your thoughts on the shows?Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More episodes at squaredcirclepit.comFollow Squared Circle Pit on Twitter http://twitter.com/squaredcirclpit...
2024-05-2931 min
Squared Circle Pit#136 - DDT Pro Wrestler MAO Talks About His Hardcore Band DOS QUATRODDT Japanese Pro Wrestling icon MAO sits in on the Squared Circle Pit, with some help from DDT's Ash for translation. Mao talks about his beatdown hardcore band, Dos Quatro, wrestling in no-ring death matches, how he always wanted to be in a band, and balance life as a pro wrestler and rock musician, plus his hopes to tour with God's Hate. Listen to Dos Quatro's new single, "No Disqualification" Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wr...
2024-05-2213 min
Tales from the Attitude EraLeaving Conan & Taking Over For Vince RussoTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling.
2024-05-201h 11
Squared Circle Pit#135 - WWE's Damian Priest on Which Metal Icon Should Join Judgment DayWWE superstar and current World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest steps into the Squared Circle Pit for a very fun discussion. We discuss his epic WrestleMania moment where he cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase and achieved his lifelong dream of being world champion. We discussed the moments before and after the win, and also talked about how it felt to go backstage and thank Paul "Triple H" Levesque. Damien then discussed his incredibly memorable match with Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico and his internal feelings during that match. We compare the audience reactions in PR with the...
2024-05-1522 min
Tales from the Attitude EraTeaser Trailer - Tales from the Attitude Era, every Monday!Pro wrestling shows dominate the top sports podcast charts, but none are from the perspective of the show's writer.Tommy Blacha has written on Conan O'Brien, Da Ali G Show, The Eric Andre Show, and co-created Adult Swim's Metalocalypse.He was also the head writer of WWE (then WWF) during their big boom period, affectionately referred to as The Attitude Era.Tommy was a significant figure in the Attitude Era, primarily known for his work as a comedy writer and performer. He played a crucial role in shaping the entertainment aspect of the...
2024-05-1401 min
Squared Circle Pit#134 - WWE Backlash 2024 Recap with 20 Buck Spin's Jason Cantu 20 Buck Spin's Jason Cantu enters the pit and we go over this past weekend's epic WWE Backlash event in France, the surprises, the crazy crowd and Cody Rhodes' first title defense. But Jason talks about how he originally got into pro wrestling and rediscovering his love for sports entertainment in the last year with his girlfriend. He talks about attending WrestleMania and his current wrestling diet.Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More episodes at sq...
2024-05-0932 min
Squared Circle Pit#133 - David Penzer on how he became WCW's Ring Announcer, His New BookLegendary WCW/TNA ring announcer David Penzer steps into the Squared Circle Pit and talks to Rob Pasbani about how he broke into the business, watching pro wrestling in Florida, his passion for broadcasting, lovingly referring to himself as a stooge, being in a room of a murderer's row of announcers and much more. David's new book Sitting Ringside: Vol 1 WCW is available at DavidPenzerBook.com.Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. Mo...
2024-05-0135 min
Squared Circle Pit#132 - Reviewing AEW Dynasty with Comedian Josh AlbaComedian Josh Alba re-enters the Squared Circle Pit as we discuss AEW's new PPV, Dynasty. We go through the entire card and talk about our likes and dislikes and spend a good amount of time gushing over Bryan Danielson vs. Will Ospreay.Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More episodes at squaredcirclepit.comFollow Squared Circle Pit on Twitter http://twitter.com/squaredcirclpitFollow Squared Circle Pit on Instagram: http://in...
2024-04-2431 min
Squared Circle Pit#131 - Pro Wrestler Ozzy Kilmeister's Favorite Bands, Training w/Gangrel, Kevin SullivanIt doesn't take a deep investigation to recognize how pro wrestler Ozzy Kilmeister is the perfect guest for Squared Circle Pit. The Floridian pro wrestler talks about his lifelong love of pro wrestling, how his older brother got him into heavy metal and how he began training with Gangrel, developing his metalhead character and meeting Kevin Sullivan. Follow Ozzy at https://www.instagram.com/ozzykilmeister/Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More ep...
2024-04-1733 min
Squared Circle Pit#130 - WrestleMania XL Recap with comedian Peter AngeloRob is once again joined by comedian Peter Angelo and the two recap the insane WrestleMania XL weekend, and talk about their favorite moments, some disappointments, Cody Rhodes finishing his story, CM Punk, The Rock being the absolute best and more of our favorite moments.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Pete on Instagram for all his stand up comedy dates: https://www.instagram.com/metalpetecomedy/Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More episodes at...
2024-04-1041 min
Squared Circle Pit#129 - Josh Barnett explains how he booked WWE's Shayna Baszler for Bloodsport Former UFC champion and catch wrestling legend Josh Barnett enters the Squared Circle Pit to talk about his lifelong passion for heavy metal. Josh talks about how he discovered the genre, growing up in the Pacific Northwest, and how he found his favorite band ever, Bolt Thrower. We discuss how music discovery has changed as well as how Josh has become personal friends with musicians he looked up to. Josh spends time discussing this year's Bloodsport, happening this Thursday, and how he was able to book the true All Star Game of WrestleMania weekend, including getting WWE superstar Shayna...
2024-04-0356 min
Squared Circle Pit#128 - Ranking Every WWE WrestleManiaHost Rob Pasbani offers a very special edition of Squared Circle Pit, where he ranks every WrestleMania ever. Which Manias achieved GOAT status? Which were a total mess? And which were just average? Here's Rob's opinion. What's yours?Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More episodes at squaredcirclepit.comFollow Squared Circle Pit on Twitter http://twitter.com/squaredcirclpitFollow Squared Circle Pit on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squaredcirclepit...
2024-03-2733 min
Squared Circle Pit#127 - WWE 2K24's Bryan Williams Talks Wrestlers' Game ScoresWWE 2K24 game producer Bryan Williams steps into the Squared Circle Pit to discuss the new game. We discuss the new game modes and the surprising challenges in creating them that you wouldn't expect. Plus, we discuss how the game determines wrestler rankings. Bryan discusses how he got into pro wrestling, his love of The Rock, and his current wrestling diet.Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More episodes at squaredcirclepit.comFollow...
2024-03-2038 min
Squared Circle Pit#126 - Jake Something on His Favorite Nu-Metal BandsTNA Wrestling star and current DFW tag champion Jake Something enters the pit. Jake talks about his lifelong fandom of Slipknot and how he recently befriended Sid Wilson. We discussed Jake's early memories of pro wrestling, his favorites growing up, his favorite nu-metal bands, and why he chose to train at the Ring of Honor dojo. Plus, his recent appearances for New Japan Pro Wrestling and breaking language barriers when working with foreign wrestlers.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Jake Something on Instagram and watch him every Thursday on TNA Wrestling's Impact...
2024-03-1331 min
Squared Circle Pit#125 - AEW Revolution 2024 Recap with Pro Wrestling Potluck's MisterGreenMistRob Pasbani welcomes Scotland Green aka MisterGreenMist of the weekly streaming series Pro Wrestling Potluck to go through this weekend's monumental AEW Revolution event. We go through the card match by match and gush about what a perfect retirement it was for Sting.Watch this episode on Youtube.Check out the Scotland's Pro Wrestling Potluck here.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More episodes at squaredcirclepit.comFollow Squared Circle Pit on...
2024-03-061h 06
Squared Circle Pit#124 - WWE Elimination Chamber Review with Hath's Frank AlbaneseHath frontman Frank Albanese steps into the pit to discuss this past weekend's WWE Elimination Chamber premium live event. We recap all the matches, and Frank tells me a bit about his own wrestling fandom, and how he channels the Ultimate Warrior onstage while performing with Hath.Watch this episode on Youtube.For more Hath visit https://linktr.ee/hathbandSquared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More episodes at squaredcirclepit.comFollow Squared Circle Pit...
2024-02-2834 min
Squared Circle Pit#123 - Flesh & Blood Robot guitarist Nick Miller on The Rock's Return Promo & WWE Attitude Era Talk Nick Miller, guitarist of the recently reunited Flesh & Blood Robot joins the show to discuss the band's recent ressurection, mathcore, his favorite era of wrestling, which is the "Attitude Era," why he preferred WWF to WCW, and how he recently started paying attention again with the return of the Rock and his promo on WWE Smackdown.Watch this episode on Youtube.On Sunday, Mar 17, 2024, Flesh and Blood Robot are playing a reunion show at Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, MI with From a Second Story Window, Nights Like These and more. Tickets and...
2024-02-2145 min
Squared Circle Pit#122 - T2T Academy Owner Tom Frazier on How Punk & Wrestling Are Similar Tom Fraizer, the owner of the Technique 2 Training Wrestling Academy in Brooklyn, NY enters the pit this week. Tom talks about his unique path into the wrestling business through a radio show, his philosophy on wrestling, similarities between promoting wrestling shows and punk bands, and his favorite ECW matches.Watch this episode on Youtube.Learn more about T2T at https://www.t2twrestling.com/Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More episodes at squaredcirclepit.com
2024-02-1432 min
Squared Circle Pit#121 - Former WWE writer Milly Tamarez on Backlash from Fans, Lita, Real HousewivesComedian and former WWE writer Milly Tamarez enters the pit. She talks about some of her early concert experiences and growing up a wrestling fan. Milly also discusses how she got on the radar of WWE to be hired as a writer on the creative team, and the intense backlash from fans after she made her announcement. We touch on the Vince McMahon allegations and Milly convinces Rob that pro wrestling should take some notes from The Real Housewives.Watch this episode on Youtube.For more on Milly, visit https://www.millytamarez.com/
2024-02-0755 min
Squared Circle Pit#120 CM Punk Is Like Metallica?? - Seattle DJ Kevin Diers on Squared Circle PitKevin Diers, DJ on Seattle's 99.9 KISW, steps into the pit with @RobPasbani this week to discuss the crazy week in wrestling, including the Royal Rumble, the truly insane allegations against Vince McMahon and the incredibly disappointing week for CM Punk.Watch this episode on Youtube.For more on 99.9 KISW's Metal Shop, click here.Check out clips of DEFY's Defyant Ones podcast.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More episodes at squaredcirclepit.com...
2024-01-3139 min
Squared Circle Pit#119 - Former Pitchfork Editor Evan Minsker on the Kayfabe of Music JournalismHost Rob Pasbani is joined by Evan Minsker, the former Associate News Director at the recently gutted esteemed music publication Pitchfork. Evan and Rob discuss the similarities between music and wrestling journalism, how the Pitchfork restructuring statement felt like it used wrestling lingo ("kayfabe"), the politics of journalism, and how music journalists can use techniques from wrestlers released from WWE to get new work. Evan also discusses his fandoms of punk and wrestling, going to WCW shows as a kid, how he got into the Attitude Era, and getting back into wrestling through the CM Punk pipebomb.
2024-01-2445 min
Squared Circle Pit#118 - Graphic Designer JuanOFTHEDEAD Talks Wrestling Designs, Favorite Metal and FontsYou might not be familiar with Juan OFTHEDEAD's face, but you've definitely seen his work in AEW and on the pro wrestling indies. Juan is also a metalhead. Rob talks to Juan about how he got into wrestling and metal, how he fell into graphic design after being in a band, how he got his start and made his connections and why we should all pay for fonts.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Juan and see his designs on Twitter.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob...
2024-01-1734 min
Squared Circle Pit#117 - THE RED CHORD's Guy Kozowyk on 90s Wrestling + New MusicThe Red Chord frontman Guy Kozowyk joins Rob Pasbani on the Squared Circle Pit to talk all things 90s wrestling. Guy talks about getting into the golden era of wrestling as a kid, watching Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior and Andre the Giant and then rediscovering pro wrestling in the late 90s with the Attitude Era. He also reveals that Matt Bloom, the former Prince Albert, was a coach at his high school. Guy also discusses how he got into extreme music as a kid. Finally, Guy talks a bit about The Red Chord, their upcoming shows, and where they...
2024-01-1037 min
Squared Circle Pit#116 - The Rock Returns to WWE + AEW Worlds End Review w/Jordan OldsThe final week of 2023 and the first week of 2024 turned out to be quite eventful in the world of pro wrestling. Rob Pasbani is joined by KNITRO co-host Jordan Olds aka Gwarsenio Hall of Two Minutes to Late Night to discuss the Rock's shocking return, plus a full review of the final AEW PPV of 2023, Worlds End, including Adam Cole revealing himself to be a devil. A very fun convo!Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling...
2024-01-041h 17
Squared Circle Pit#115 - Best Wrestling Matches of 2023Join Rob as he counts down his favorite matches of the year and offers some opinions on them, including stars like Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, Bryan Danielson, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Mercedes Moné, Charlotte Flair, MJF, Adam Page, Vikingo and more.Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More episodes at squaredcirclepit.comFollow Squared Circle Pit on Twitter http://twitter.com/squaredcirclpitFollow Squared Circle Pit on Instagram: http://instagram.com/s...
2023-12-2741 min
Squared Circle Pit#114 - David Vincent on Being Ric Flair's Neighbor, ECW + 90s WrestlingFormer Morbid Angel frontman, David Vincent, currently of I Am Morbid and Vltimas, talks about his love of pro wrestling from childhood. David reveals that he grew up in Charlotte and shares stories of being neighbors with Ric Flair. He discusses his love for old school wrestling, seeing ECW for the first time, the brief Morbid Angel/ECW collaboration, stand out memories from the Attitude era, dipping his toes into promoting wrestling events and his thoughts on modern wrestling.Watch the new video from Vltimas here.Watch this episode on Youtube.
2023-12-2043 min
Squared Circle Pit#113 - Pro Wrestler Matt Cross on how Punk Got Him Into ECWJourneyman pro wrestler Matt Cross aka M-Dogg 20 talks about his 25 year career in the pro wrestling business, getting into punk and ska as a teenager and how that led him to ECW and his passion for pro wrestling. Matt also discusses his time in Wrestling Society X and Lucha Underground and his awesome punk band, Forlorn United.Listen to Matt's band, Forlorn United.Matt's clothing line, Wrestling is ForeverWatch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection...
2023-12-1352 min
Squared Circle Pit#112 - Pro Wrestler Matthew Justice Talks Metallica Inspiration, Death Match WrestlingMLW Tag Team Champion and Circle6 World Champion Matthew Justice steps into the Squared Circle Pit this week. Matt talks about his love for Metallica, how ECW got him into pro wrestling, his favorite pro wrestlers, deciding to be a wrestler in high school and his journey over the last 20 years, including moving to New York, getting signed to WWE's developmental system and his love of death match wrestling.Catch Matt Justice at MLW One Shot Thursday, December 7th in NYC. Matt will also be at the Circle6 King of the Death Matches on...
2023-12-0639 min
Squared Circle Pit#111 - WWE Survivor Series / CM Punk Return Recap with Pete AngeloSquared Circle Pit offers a full review of one of the most talked about events of the year. Comedian Pete Angelo joins host Rob Pasbani to through all the matches, including the men's and women's War Games matches, PLUS our reaction to the shocking return of CM Punk. How should Punk be presented going forward? We talk all about it!Get all of Pete's comedy dates at his Instagram page.Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock...
2023-11-2952 min
Squared Circle Pit#110 - AEW Full Gear review with comedian Katie Rose LeonComedian Katie Rose Leon joins host Rob Pasbani to recap this weekend's controversial AEW Full Gear PPV. Did Hangman and Swerve go too far with their Texas death match? How was the MJF angle recieved? A full recap of the show, as well as some fun stories from Katie on how she got into wrestling and Rob explaining what a big wrestling fan Rick Rubin is. Watch this episode on Youtube.Listen to Katie's wrestling podcast here.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection o...
2023-11-2256 min
Squared Circle Pit#109 - Comedian Earl Skakel shares great rock + wrestling storiesComedian Earl Skakel enters the pit this week and he's the ideal guest for exploring the intersection between rock and pro wrestling. Earl talks about getting into pro wrestling at a young age, and by chance finding himself backstage at a WWF house show when he was 15 and how meeting Kamala exposed that wrestling was pre-determined for him. We talk about the modern wrestling scene and what AEW needs to do. Plus, Earl shares some amazing stories about his friendships with Roddy Piper and Lemmy, including what it was like to usher Lemmy's funeral. Earl also shares a fun...
2023-11-151h 12
Squared Circle Pit#108 - Most Metal Entrance Themes in Wrestling HistoryHost Rob Pasbani is solo this week to count down the top 20 most metal entrance themes in pro wrestling history. Which entrance makes it to number 1? Do Rob's picks match your own? Let us know in the comments.Watch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. More episodes at squaredcirclepit.comFollow Squared Circle Pit on Twitter http://twitter.com/squaredcirclpitFollow Squared Circle Pit on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squaredcirclepit...
2023-11-0834 min
Squared Circle Pit#107 - The Most Metal Women in Wrestling w/Queen of the RingHost Rob Pasbani is joined by Alex Lajas, aka @QueenoftheRing and they have a really fun discussion about the most metal women in pro wrestling, past and present. Lots of love for legends like Chyna, Luna Vachon, Lita, Bull Nakano, Aja Kong, Abadon, Rhea Ripley, Madusa, "The Fallen Angel" Nancy Sullivan, and more. Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow "Queen of the Ring" on socialshttps://www.instagram.com/_queenofthering/https://twitter.com/queenoftheringgSquared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the...
2023-11-011h 13
Squared Circle Pit#106 - Best Halloween Havoc MatchesSteve from @Wrestling.Sucks joins host Rob Pasbani on this very special edition of the show, where we offer a mixtape of fun WCW Halloween Havoc matches to get in the spirit of spooky season. While we obstain from including Rey Mysterio Jr. vs Eddie Guerrero on our list (since it's been talked about to death), we do include matches from Rey, Ric Flair, Sting, The Great Muta, Terry Funk, Vader, Cactus Jack, Goldberg, Hulk Hogan, DDP and more. Plus, Steve talks about coming up in the Queens hardcore scene, hanging with Frankie from Emmure and being a ref...
2023-10-251h 06
Squared Circle Pit#105 - Vinnie Massaro Talks Wrestling His Idols & Inventing Finishing MovesHost Rob Pasbani welcomes indie wrestling legend Vinnie Massaro to the Squared Circle Pit to talk about his over 25 year career in pro wrestling. Vinnie discusses his first exposure to pro wrestling, growing up in Italy, and how it inspired the type of wrestler he ended up being. Vinnie discusses wrestling some of his heroes like Mitsuharu Misawa and Jun Akiyama, wrestling in Arena Mexico and his latest challenge of training pro wrestlers at West Coast Pro Wrestling. We also discuss Vinnie's love of Metallica and discovering local Bay Area hardcore bands. Watch this episode on...
2023-10-1942 min
Squared Circle Pit#104 - Power Hour's Josh Bernstein talks Intersection between Rock & Pro WrestlingWe talk to Power Hour co-host Josh Bernstein on all things pro wrestling. We discuss how he's a casual hardcore fan, and what that means. Josh discusses getting his two daughters into pro wrestling and who their favorites are. Josh also offers tips on how to get your friends or your kids' friends' parents into pro wrestling. We discuss how AEW can get fans back into arenas. Power Hour is on Thursdays at 11pm eastern on AXS TV following Impact and New Japan Pro Wrestling. We discuss what life is like for a music video talk...
2023-10-1950 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #103 - Fozzy's Rich Ward Talks Playing Wembley, WCW Cameos in Stuck Mojo Video"The Duke" himself, Rich Ward, guitarist of Fozzy, steps into the Squared Circle Pit and jokes he "owns some property" at the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. We jump right in to discussing Stuck Mojo's WCW crossover back in the day, his love of wrestling and metal as a kid, how he picked up the guitar, his love of music and touring, how he watched pro wrestling on the road, linking up with Chris Jericho to form Fozzy and how the band keeps busy on off-days when Jericho is wrestling. Ward also discusses what it felt like opening...
2023-10-0457 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #102 - Eat The Turnbuckle Combines Ultraviolent Wrestling with Heavy MetalSquared Circle Pit is about the intersection of rock and pro wrestling, and at that intersection, Eat the Turnbuckle is putting somebody through the table. Guitarist Shlak and drummer Mike Beer join host Rob Pasbani to discuss how the concept of the band came up, their association with Bad Luck 13 Riot Extravaganza, ECW's influence on their band, the first no-ring death matches/bar brawls and their new documentary "Stabbed in the Face."Watch this episode on Youtube.For more on Eat the Turnbuckle and their doc, visit their FacebookSquared...
2023-09-2748 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #101 - Taking Back Sunday's Shaun Cooper Talks Pro Wrestling & BJJTaking Back Sunday bassist Shaun Cooper talks about his longtime wrestling fandom on the latest Squared Circle Pit. Shaun recalls memories from watching in his youth to host Rob Pasbani. Cooper reveals it was Every Time I Die's Andy Williams, aka AEW wrestler The Butcher who got him back into pro wrestling as an adult. He talks about developing friendships with some pro wrestlers who ended up being fans of the band like Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, and Shaun tells Rob about his journey to becoming black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. Watch this episode...
2023-09-2033 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #100 - Death Match King Casanova Valentine on Storytelling Through ViolenceNew York City death match legend Casanova Valentine enters the pit to talk about the performance art of death matches, the first death match he remembers seeing, the huge influence ECW had on his life, what he hopes to achieve as a death match wrestler, his New York City promotion New Fear City. Watch some of their shows here: @casanovavalentine666 Follow Casanova Valentine at https://instagram.com/mcdeathbearWatch this episode on Youtube.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock an...
2023-09-1354 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #99 - Metal Comedian Pete Angelo talks Death Matches & Saving His MoshComedian Pete Angelo enters the pit to talk about being a gay, metal loving wrestling fan. We talk about death matches, how Pete is saving his mosh for only certain bands, how Pete got into wrestling, his favorite type of matches, which wrestlers are "his guys," coming out and how it affected his comedy, how Rob Halford doesn't get his due as a gay icon, plus we each give our takes on the crazy weekend of wrestling with WWE Payback, AEW All Out and CM Punk being fired.Follow Pete on Instagram for all his stand...
2023-09-0653 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #98 - CM Punk Jack Perry Backstage Fight TimelineAEW's biggest event ever, All In London was this weekend and all anybody can talk about is the very real backstage fight between CM Punk and "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry that happened just as All In was going live worldwide, almost causing the entire show to be delayed. Host Rob Pasbani takes you through the entire timeline of events, explaining all the events that unfolded leading to this backstage altercation resulting in both men being suspended, pending investigation. Rob goes through multiple online sources to give you the full story. Plus, a recap and thoughts on all the matches...
2023-08-3042 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #97 - Shawn "The Butcher" on Getting Into Metal via WWESiriusXM Liquid Metal and Ozzy's Boneyard voice Shawn "The Butcher" Winkler sits in on this edition of Squared Circle Pit. Shawn and Rob reminiss about the golden age of pro wrestling in the eighties and how our lives were upgraded in the 90s with the cable hot boxes. Shawn realizes that WWE was one of his first exposures to heavy metal during the convo and shares fun stories of meeting Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, DDP, Metallica and others at his job at the SiriusXM radio station. Plus, Shawn talks about his new podcast, In Madness.Watch th...
2023-08-2347 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #96 - Lions at the Gate's Diego V. talks going to Lucha Libre shows as a kidLions at the Gate guitarist R Diego Verduzco enters the pit with host Rob Pasbani to discuss his love of pro wrestling, from watching it with his relatives as a child to getting back into WWE as an adult, and attending an AEW show live. Diego also shares some wild memories of attending AAA shows as a kid and getting to jump around in the actual ring before the matches started.Lions at the Gate's new album"The Excuses We Cannot Make" is out on August 25.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted...
2023-08-1738 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #95 - Recapping WWE SummerSlam 2023 + NJPW G1 Climax 33 with Mister Green MistHost Rob Pasbani is joined by online wrestling personality Scotland Green a.k.a. Mister Green Mist to discuss the biggest events of the summer in WWE and New Japan Pro Wrestling. First, we go through all the action of WWE SummerSlam including the controversial ending in the Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso match, and then Scotland offers a recap of this year's G1 Climax tournament from New Japan Pro Wrestling, and recommends some matches to watch.Squared Circle Pit is a podcast hosted by Rob Pasbani exploring the intersection of rock and...
2023-08-0945 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #94 - Kevin Blackwood talks AFI, Knocked Loose & The Indie Wrestling LifestyleIndie star Kevin Blackwood talks about how he got into rock and how he got into pro wrestling with Ultimate Warrior and watching Saturday morning recap shows of WWF. Kevin talks about how Dragonball Z bootlegs got him into nu-metal, and how that led him to AFI, which got him inot all these genres of music. Also, some love for Tony Hawk Pro Skater video games. Kevin talks about training in Buffalo alongside one of his favorite musicians, Every Time I Die's Andy Williams. Kevin takes us into the world of indie wrestling and what the day-to-day of that...
2023-08-0243 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #93 - Mecha Wolf talks being NWA Tag Champ + His Metal BandMecho Wolf is the embodiment of what we're about here at Squared Circle Pit – the intersection of rock and pro wrestling. Not only is he one-half of the longest reigning NWA Tag Team Champions, with Bestia 666, but he also fronts a kick ass thrash band called MONSTER WOLF. Mecha talks about the anxiety of performing with his band at AAA TripleMania Tijuana right before he had to get in the ring and wrestle. He also discusses his love of all things Danzig and Misfits, his favorite metal bands and the wrestling scene in Puerto Rico and in Mexico.
2023-07-2648 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #92 - Artist Manager Jon King Compares Life of a Pro Wrestler & MusicianJonathan King, artist manager at Shelter Music Group, enters the pit and really does a great job talking about the similarities between the life of a wrestler and a touring artist. Jon talks about his lifelong fandom of pro wrestling, how he got into the music business working at Loudside.com, and the lost art of street teams and compilations. Jon goes into his dipping his toe into wrestling production working with Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. Jon talks about his current role and how scouting bands has changed in today's landscape. We discuss the comparisons between indie shows like...
2023-07-1944 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #91 - Money in the Bank 2023 Recap + SummerSlam PredictionsHost Rob Pasbani is joined by comedian and writer Pat Driscoll to recap this past weekend's WWE Money in the Bank premium live event. We go through each match to offer analysis of the storylines and the results and we take a peek at the direction WWE is taking heading into SummerSlam next month. Watch the video version here.0:00 - Intro0:30 - WWE's streak of hot PPVs3:00 - Men's Money in the Bank match15:12 - Women's Tag Title Match19:00 - Gunther vs. Matt Riddle22:20...
2023-07-0552 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #90 - Outer Heaven's Zak Carter: Fozzy Got Me Obsessed with Iron MaidenOuter Heaven' guitarist Zak Carter talks about getting into pro wrestling from a young age and how it influenced his music tastes, being an ECW guy and his love of Cactus Jack and Terry Funk. He talks about how Fozzy was his gateway to hearing Iron Maiden, which is his favorite band ever, stories about Lemmy, ECW's Sandman 0:00 Intro1:45 New album "Infinite Psychic Depths"2:25 What is your earliest wrestling memory?3:30 Being an ECW guy5:20 Finding Iron Maiden through Fozzy7:00 Zak's fondest memory8:25 Zak's dad...
2023-06-2834 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #89 - Comedy Store Wrestling's Eddy Torres Previews AEW NJPW Forbidden Door Comedy Store Wrestling co-host Eddy Torres is Rob Pasbani's guest on this week's Squared Circle Pit. We kick things off discussing the advertised matches for this Sunday's Forbidden Door show, and which wrestlers we would like to see on the card. We discuss CM Punk's return last weekend with Eddy having some controversial opinions on Punk. Eddy talks about how he got into pro wrestling and rock, and how he started working with the Comedy Store to bring more wrestling to the store. He talks about Dolph Ziggler's standup, WWE coming to the Store for WrestleMania weekend wrestler tryouts...
2023-06-2153 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #88 - MLW's Mister St. Laurent On How He Broke Into Pro WrestlingMajor League Wrestling COO Mister St. Laurent is the guest on this edition. MSL loves rock and loves pro wrestling, so he's a perfect guest. We learn about advice Pat Patterson gave MSL before breaking into the business, and MSL offers us his career trajectory over the last few years that landed him in the COO position. A great chat for those looking for advice on how to break into pro wrestling.MSL also discusses the big MLW Never Say Never event happening July 8th at the 2300 Arena and streaming on Fite+. For more info visit...
2023-06-1440 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #87 - Sumerian Art Director Daniel McBride shares Ultimate Warrior StoriesSumerian Records Art Director Daniel McBride is Rob Pasbani's guest on Squared Circle Pit this week. He talks about growing up a wrestling fan in New Mexico, how he got into it, how it inspired him, his heavy metal journey and we spend a lot of time talking about the Ultimate Warrior. McBride worked with Warrior when Warrior made an appearance on a Winds of Plague track and shares the story of meeting his idol in person. Daniel talks about attending Smackdowns live, graphic design and more fun topics.02:50 - How Daniel got into pro wrestling
2023-06-0748 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #86 - Review of WWE Night of Champions / AEW Double or Nothing WeekendHost Rob Pasbani is flying solo this week with a full review of both major weekend events, WWE Night of Champions and AEW Double or Nothing, going through all the matches and the positives and negatives of both shows. Ultimately, Double or Nothing was Rob's least favorite AEW PPV in their five year history. Listen as he explains why.Knotfest has a bi-weekly wrestling column at http://knotfest.com/category/wrestlingFollow Squared Circle Pit on Twitter http://twitter.com/squaredcirclpitFollow Squared Circle Pit on Instagram: http://instagram.com...
2023-05-3135 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #85 - WWE Night of Champions / AEW Double or Nothing 2023 Preview w/ Josh AlbaComedian Josh Alba joins host Rob Pasbani to go through the announced cards for the huge Memorial Day weekend of wrestling, featuring a big event from WWE – Night of Champions AND AEW's Double or Nothing. We go through all the matches and angles, plus talk about growing up watching wrestling in the 90s.Squared Circle Pit is hosted by Robert Pasbani and explores the intersection between pro wrestling and music.To follow Josh Alba, and get info on his upcoming shows (wrestling and comedy related) visit itsjoshalba.com.Knotfest has a...
2023-05-241h 08
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #84 - Rocky Romero Talks Inoki Training, Okada Friendship, NJPW AmericaNJPW star and rapper Rocky Romero enters the Squared Circle Pit on this edition. Rocky talks about how he got into pro wrestling as a kid with his grandma, and the moment he decided that this was something he would pursue. Rocky shares great stories of training in the New Japan Dojo, working under Antonio Inoki, stories about his friendship with Kazuchika Okada, the insane amount of work that goes into organizing the AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door event, all the other cool NJPW events happening in the next few months and his latest hip hop music video, which was...
2023-05-1757 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #83 - Cattle Decapitation bassist Olivier Pinard recaps WWE BacklashCattle Decapitation bassist Olivier Pinard joins host Rob Pasbani for this edition of Squared Circle Pit. The entire WWE Backlash card is recapped including Bad Bunny's incredible performance and the hot Puerto Rico crowd. Olivier also discusses how he discovered wrestling, his favorites growing up, the rest of his band's opinion on wrestling and how he keeps up on the road. A really fun conversation!Knotfest has a bi-weekly wrestling column at http://knotfest.com/category/wrestlingFollow Squared Circle Pit on Twitter http://twitter.com/squaredcirclpitFollow Squared Circle Pit...
2023-05-1046 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #82 - Emilio Sparks Talks WaleMania and the Hip-Hop Wrestling ConnectionWrasslerap host and podcast producer Emilio Sparks is Robert Pasbani's guest on this edition of Squared Circle Pit. Emilio tells us all about how he got into wrestling, the Saturday morning killer lineups, the wrestling news telephone game, why Impact Wrestling is underrated, producing wrestling in Mexico and the wild Mexican crowds. Sparks then goes into detail about how WaleMania formed and how it's become the biggest party of WrestleMania weekend. Before the show ends, Rob and Emilio give some predictions for what's happening this weekend at WWE Backlash. Knotfest has a bi-weekly wrestling column at...
2023-05-031h 17
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #81 - Islander's Mikey Carvajal talks Sting friendship, New MusicHost Rob Pasbani talks to Islander vocalist Mikey Carvajal about how he and his band ended up forming a true friendship with wrestling icon Sting, how Sting appeared in their video and how Mikey and Sting connected about their spirituality. Mikey also discusses how he got into wrestling and being in a band, some rare wrestling memorabilia he has, his thoughts on CM Punk's upcoming return, AEW Collision and more. Listen to and subscribe to the podcast version of Squared Circle Pit at http://squaredcirclepit.com#sting #islander #AEW Watch...
2023-04-2157 min
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #80 - WrestleMania 39 Preview with Extinction A.D's Rick Jimenez Host Rob Pasbani sits down with Rick Jimenez of Extinction A.D. to go over the entire card for WWE WrestleMania Goes Hollywood. We go through all the matches, give our thoughts on the buildup and our predictions on who we see winning. Plus, Rick shares some stories of growing up a wrestling fan. Watch this episode here.Extinction AD's album, Culture of Violence, is out now on Unique Leader Records. Knotfest has a bi-weekly wrestling column at http://knotfest.com/category/wrestlingCheck out audio archives of...
2023-03-281h 06
Squared Circle PitSquared Circle Pit #78 - AEW Revolution Predictions w/ Stray from the Path's Tom Williams, Brian QuinbySquared Circle Pit hosted by Rob Pasbani is back as a Knotfest exclusive bridging the intersection between rock music and pro wrestling. In the first episode back, Stray from the Path guitarist Tom Williams and podcaster Brian Quinby join the show to offer predictions on AEW Revolution. We also fantasy book how we want CM Punk to return. Watch this episode on Youtube.00:00 Intro15:40 Tag Title Match25:22 Jungle Boy vs. Christian29:25 Women's Title Match33:10 Samoa Joe vs. Wardlow36:20 The Elite vs. House of...
2023-03-031h 10