{"podcast":{"title":"Tales from the Attitude Era","slug":"tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544","podcast_index_feed_id":6910544,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6643cc1845c59a00122f52c0","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/tales-from-the-attitude-era","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1715719019875-6343d81b56de721196e9aac17faf12be.jpeg","author":"Tommy Blacha & Robert Pasbani","episode_count":115,"summary":"Pro wrestling shows dominate the top sports podcast charts, but none are from the perspective of the show's writer, until now. 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 WWF product during this time. Joined by co-host Rob Pasbani (Metal Injection, Squared Circle Pit), the two look back on the unique moment in time. discussing the creative mindset behind some of the biggest stories of the Attitude Tales from the Attitude Era is a weekly one-hour podcast looking back at a specific famous moment or storyline from the period in WWE when Blacha was head writer, between 1999 and 2001, producing some of wrestling's most iconic personalities, both in front of and behind the camera. There was a sense of heightened sensationalism surrounding the industry during this time. Fans were eager to learn about the back…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T00:17:27.290274+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544"},"episode":{"title":"Brooklyn Brawler Pins Triple H! - WWE Smackdown Review 7/07/00","slug":"brooklyn-brawler-pins-triple-h-wwe-smackdown-review-7-07-00","published_at":"2026-03-16T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544/brooklyn-brawler-pins-triple-h-wwe-smackdown-review-7-07-00","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544","url":"https://shows.acast.com/tales-from-the-attitude-era/episodes/brooklyn-brawler-pins-triple-h-wwe-smackdown-review-70700","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6643cc1845c59a00122f52c0/e/69b7355163444515f9908614/media.mp3","summary":"Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani are in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to recap a night of massive upsets and \"soft reboots.\" The episode is headlined by a shocker as the Brooklyn Brawler pins Triple H in a handicap match after Chris Jericho provides a timely distraction. We break down the scary, legitimate injury sustained by Hardcore Holly during a stiff match with Kurt Angle, where a chaotic moonsault resulted in a broken arm for the \"Big Shot.\" Tommy Blacha provides the backstage scoop on Taz’s \"doghouse\" status with management, the real-life logistics of the XFL launch, and why Vince McMahon reneged on his promise to give Mick Foley six months off. We also discuss the debut of the \"Conchierto\" and the emergence of Steven Richards as the moral authority of the Right to Censor. Other major discussion points include: - The Rock’s Hollywood absence and his world premiere of \"It Doesn't Matter\" on TRL. - Kurt Angle’s hilarious and accidental \"milk\" assault on the Undertaker’s motorcycle. - Val Venis shocking Rikishi to capture the Intercontinental Championship. - Steve Blackman reclaiming his killer instinct (and the Hardcore Title) with a nunchuck assault. - Tommy Blacha shares his original pitch for a \"Split Belt\" gimmick for the women's division. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell! Follow Tales from the Attitude Era: Email: tftattitudera@gmail.com Instagram/TikTok/X: @TFTattitudeera 0:00 - Intro 4:12 - Vince McMahon: The \"Madman\" at the helm 5:32 - THE XFL HYPE 12:16 - Bill Clinton and the 2000 political backdrop 13:58 - Match 1: Chris Jericho vs. Kurt Angle (Stephanie intervene) 18:46 - Kurt Angle sprays milk on Undertaker’s bike 21:50 - Why Foley returned from retirement early 24:16 - Foley and Benoit Promo 27:30 - Back…","meta_description":"Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani are in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to recap a night of massive upsets and \"soft reboots.\" The episode…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3211,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544/episodes/brooklyn-brawler-pins-triple-h-wwe-smackdown-review-7-07-00/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544/brooklyn-brawler-pins-triple-h-wwe-smackdown-review-7-07-00.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}