{"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":"The Night Vince McMahon Fell Off the Top Rope! - WWE RAW 6/12/00 Review","slug":"the-night-vince-mcmahon-fell-off-the-top-rope-wwe-raw-6-12-00-review","published_at":"2026-01-19T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544/the-night-vince-mcmahon-fell-off-the-top-rope-wwe-raw-6-12-00-review","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544","url":"https://shows.acast.com/tales-from-the-attitude-era/episodes/the-night-vince-mcmahon-fell-off-the-top-rope-wwe-raw-61200","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6643cc1845c59a00122f52c0/e/696d148a98f7a1123e89ab65/media.mp3","summary":"This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani head to St. Louis to recap the June 12, 2000, episode of RAW is WAR! This show is remembered for a legendary (and unintentional) high-stakes moment involving the Chairman himself. We break down the chaotic Tables Match where a 54-year-old Vince McMahon took a frightening spill off the shoulders of Bubba Ray Dudley, falling from the top rope all the way to the arena floor. Tommy Blacha shares what it was like backstage watching the boss take such a dangerous bump and how the performers reacted in the moment. We also dive into the beginning of one of the Attitude Era’s most entertaining dynamics: the subtle, quirky chemistry between Kurt Angle and Stephanie McMahon. From their accidental hallway bumps to that infamous celebratory hug, we discuss how this storyline sparked one of the biggest pushes in the company. Other highlights include: - Linda McMahon returns as CEO to school the faction, forcing The Rock, Undertaker, and Kane into an uneasy alliance. - Triple H wins a grueling title defense against Chris Jericho. - The McMahon-Helmsley faction’s psychological warfare as they unmask Kane in a dark locker room. - Lita debuting her iconic Team Xtreme look while chasing Stephanie McMahon for the WWF Women’s Championship. - Crash Holly finally reclaiming the Hardcore Championship from Gerald Brisco. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell! 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - St. Louis: A pay-per-view quality town 9:11 - The Rock, Triple H, and the \"three-foot nose\" promo 10:45 - Linda McMahon returns as the \"Mom of the WWF\" 14:10 - The \"Attractive Janet Reno\" line and the Delaware lawsuit 21:30 - Off-season booking and the road to SummerSlam 25:40 - Dean Malenko and the…","meta_description":"This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani head to St. Louis to recap the June 12, 2000, episode of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4234,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544/episodes/the-night-vince-mcmahon-fell-off-the-top-rope-wwe-raw-6-12-00-review/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/the-night-vince-mcmahon-fell-off-the-top-rope-wwe-raw-6-12-00-review.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}