{"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":"Triple H Discovers Stephanie McMahon Hugging Kurt Angle - WWE SmackDown 7/6/00 Review","slug":"triple-h-discovers-stephanie-mcmahon-hugging-kurt-angle-wwe-smackdown-7-6-00-review","published_at":"2026-03-30T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544/triple-h-discovers-stephanie-mcmahon-hugging-kurt-angle-wwe-smackdown-7-6-00-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/triple-h-discovers-stephanie-mcmahon-helping-kurt-angle-wwe","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6643cc1845c59a00122f52c0/e/69c92ffb9b6be94a1a799c87/media.mp3","summary":"Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review a chaotic episode of SmackDown from Oakland, California. Vince McMahon is busy launching the Los Angeles Xtreme for the XFL, leaving the wrestlers to deliver a high-energy show for the WWE fans on the West Coast. The main event features a brutal No DQ match between Triple H and The Undertaker. Stephanie McMahon attempts to interfere, leading to a massive chokeslam tease before Triple H uses a steel chair to secure the win. Tommy Blacha provides backstage details on the addition of Michael Hayes to the writing team and the grueling travel schedule of the California loop. Other major discussion points include: - Steven Richards taking his Right to Censor crusade to the next level by stealing tables from The Dudley Boyz. - Steve Blackman showcasing his lethal martial arts skills by destroying Crash to retain the Hardcore Championship. - Chris Benoit defeating Eddie Guerrero and Chyna in a handicap match with an assist from Shane McMahon. - The Rock making an explosive run-in to save Eddie Guerrero and Chyna from a post-match beatdown. - Rikishi and Too Cool battling Val Venis and T&A in a six-man tag team match. 0:00 Intro 1:25 Welcome to Oakland and the Bay Area 3:15 The Los Angeles Xtreme XFL Press Conference 6:30 Mick Foley's Absence and Main Event Announcement 8:45 Match 1: Too Cool & Rikishi vs. T&A & Val Venis 12:10 Triple H Addresses the DX Attack on Chris Jericho 14:20 Kurt Angle's Hug and Triple H's Reaction 16:45 Match 2: Kane vs. Kurt Angle 20:15 Match 3: Steve Blackman vs. Crash for the Hardcore Championship 23:40 Match 4: Kaientai vs. Chaz & D-Lo Brown 25:30 Match 5: Bradshaw vs. Gangrel 28:00 Match 6: The Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian 31:15 Steven Richards Steals the Tab…","meta_description":"Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review a chaotic episode of SmackDown from Oakland, California. 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