{"podcast":{"title":"The North-South Connection","slug":"the-north-south-connection-470511","podcast_index_feed_id":470511,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/northsouthconnection/feed.xml","website_url":"https://northsouthconnection.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7593036/273180903_932126510796267_8580736634548918729_n.png","author":"northsouthconnection","episode_count":999,"summary":"The North-South Connection: A Network for Pro Wrestling Fans Welcome to The North-South Connection, a dedicated pro wrestling podcast network delivering weekly shows that dig deep into wrestling history, iconic matches, classic pay-per-views, and spirited debate across all eras of WWE, ECW, WCW and more. Whether you’re a fan of retrospectives, ranking debates, season breakdowns, or match-by-match analysis, we’ve got a show for you. Across multiple series — including No Holds Barred, Wrestling War Zone, Extreme Three Way Dance, Shooting Sharp, NoSo Countdown, Jeff Learns Wrestling, and others — hosts like JT, Aaron, Mike, Ryan, and guest contributors explore: Historical match rankings and debates Top WWE/Royal Rumble/PPV match breakdowns Deep dives into wrestling eras and legendary performers Comprehensive wrestling analysis and fan-friendly discussion Whether you remember wrestling’s golden age or are discovering it for the first time, The North-South Connection brings expert insight, passionate opinions, and fun arguments on every episode. Subscribe and never miss a moment of the action. WWE history, pro wrestling podcast, Royal Rumble, ECW, WCW, wrestling rankings, wrestling ana…","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T00:18:18.385351+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-north-south-connection-470511"},"episode":{"title":"Wrestling War Zone #159 - WWF Raw is War vs WCW Nitro (9/15/97) Review |  Austin, nWo & Attitude Era Momentum","slug":"wrestling-war-zone-159-wwf-raw-is-war-vs-wcw-nitro-9-15-97-review-austin-nwo-attitude-era-momentum","published_at":"2026-06-01T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-north-south-connection-470511/wrestling-war-zone-159-wwf-raw-is-war-vs-wcw-nitro-9-15-97-review-austin-nwo-attitude-era-momentum","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-north-south-connection-470511","url":"https://northsouthconnection.podbean.com/e/wrestling-war-zone-159-wwf-raw-is-war-vs-wcw-nitro-91597-review-austin-nwo-attitude-era-momentum/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/umsrbi2zffgkuzmt/WWZ_15961gh4.mp3","summary":"The Monday Night Wars continue to escalate as Wrestling War Zone returns with JT & Chad breaking down WCW Monday Nitro and WWF Raw is War from September 15, 1997. WCW rolls forward following Fall Brawl as the nWo’s grip on the company remains stronger than ever, while tensions continue to build between the black-and-white faction and WCW loyalists. With the fallout from Curt Hennig’s betrayal of the Four Horsemen still fresh, Nitro pushes deeper into the chaos that defined WCW’s unforgettable 1997 run. JT & Chad analyze the major storyline developments, key promos, and the continued strength of WCW’s loaded roster. Meanwhile, the WWF keeps gaining momentum during the rise of the Attitude Era. Stone Cold Steve Austin remains the company’s biggest disruptor as his issues with Vince McMahon and the Hart Foundation continue escalating. Undertaker and Shawn Michaels remain central figures in the company’s hottest rivalries, while Raw continues evolving into a faster, edgier, and more unpredictable wrestling show. JT & Chad break down: • Fallout from Fall Brawl and WarGames on Nitro• The nWo’s continued dominance in WCW• Stone Cold Steve Austin’s rise in WWF• Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, and the build to Hell in the Cell• Key matches, promos, and character development• Which company won the week in the Monday Night Wars Which promotion delivered the stronger show as the war between WWF and WCW intensified in September 1997? Step back into one of wrestling’s most competitive eras as Wrestling War Zone continues its week-by-week journey through the Monday Night Wars. 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