Butts in the Seats Podcast

Episode 67: We're arrived at Mayhem 1999 where we'll crown a new WCW Champion. Lucky us, there's somehow 12 matches on this card, with 4 of them being rated in the negative stars. Is it really that bad? We'll have to see, but Emily is definitely over Miss Elizabeth.

Episode 66: Pinata on a pole! We're 6 days away from Mayhem but we get a lot to talk about tonight: Half brains, pooping, and one of the most infamous gimmicks during the Vince Russo era. Plus somehow, there's a good match.

Episode 65: The cold streak continues as there is exactly one good match on this show. Russo continues his Dr. Claw gimmick and Kevin Nash is now a licensed manager. Plus, Seven is here! And boy does he have something to say...

Episode 64: "Norman Smiley is saving this show". This is an actual quote from this episode. Stay tuned for more tangents than a trigonometry class as we plow through a pretty lousey Nitro and Kevin Nash not giving a fuck anymore.

Episode 63: The WCW Title has been vacated and now 32 wrestlers will try to claim the title. This is, of course, separate from the three porn stars/strippers that wrestle on this show but that pretty much expresses how things are going. Although Hogan's not here; so there's that.

Episode 62: Trick or Treat! It's the possibly the worst show we've ever reviewed so there are no treats here, though Emily does have a Slim Jim for the occasion. This show is the first Vince Russo PPV and to say it shows would be an understatement.

Episode 61: We've finally made it to the Vince Russo era. Will it feel like it on the show? 100%. but its a job we're willing to do. We also have our awards after one year of programming plus a little extra bonus quiz testing Emily's knowledge

Episode 60: The show is on autopilot tonight as the writers are about to lose their jobs. We do get Goldberg vs Hogan, but not like that. It's Horace Hogan. David Flair continues to looks like a putz and Nick and Emily argue over soda because if the writers don't need to focus, why should we?

Episode 59: Sid and Goldberg's car drama comes to an end, the Outsiders return and it's the night of the famous Owen Hart tribute match between Bret Hart and Chris Benoit. Elsewhere, Sid almost gets squashed and the Cruiserweight Title has mysteriously changed hands.

Episode 58: It's a night of squash matches that for some reason aren't squash matches. Goldberg kills Sid's car; Berlyn continues to fall; And we get a mask vs hair match for the second time on the podcast

Episode 57: Chris Benoit finally gets his World Title shot but almost has the rug pulled out from under him again before it happens. Scott Steiner is back with a disgusting record, Surge Watch makes a triumphent return and we say good riddance to a long hated gimmick.

Episode 56: Surprise! It's a bonus episode! It's Ric Flair's last match. Shut up. Yes, it is. Lalalalalalalalala I can't hear you. Plus way more WCW tie-ins than you'd expect from a 2008 show. This episode was requested by BitS-enthusiast, Stephanie. Support her fight against cancer at the links below: https://ko-fi.com/directorstephanie https://www.twitch.tv/directorstephanie Be sure to visit her...

Episode 55: We go back to ECW for a PPV so extreme, it swaps an "S" for a "Z". There's two three way dances, including Taz's last match in the company. Plus we get New Jack doing his thing for better or worse. Scratch that, it's always for worse.

Episode 54: We’re in North Carolina Eric Bischoff is gone (for now), so you can guess who returns in this one. Our weird tournament from last week gets paid off and then almost immediately undercut. And speaking of undercut, Bret Hart makes his in ring return with virtually zero fanfare in what is actually a decent show.

Episode 53: It's the first Fall Brawl in a long time without War Games. What do we have instead? A man with creative control desperate to be loved against another fan favorite with a heel turn for someone looming in the air. In hindsight, it all feels a bit obvious.

Episode 52: Get ready for a fever dream first half of Nitro and then a pointless second half thanks to a certain shouty man. WCW is unopposed again and putting on some of their worst content ever. At least that piano thing is paid off and we get a random 6-man cage match main event

Episode 51: Nitro is back to being terrible but this week they're terrible with no competition. In addition to Sid interference, we now get multiple ICP interference spots. At least Berlyn is here, although his first target is very disappointing 

Episode 50: Look, I could write a whole elaborate thing here but this is about the Yeti, pure and simple. Whenever the Yeti is not on screen, all the other characters should be asking, "where's the Yeti?". Oh and there's a match including monster trucks.

Episode 49: KISS is here and they have a wrestler to debut! Sid continues to cause chaos all over the show and the West Texas Rednecks are all over this show, including a new music video and "live" performance. Plus, Sting challenges Hogan for the title but heeds a warning from a returning old friend.

Episode 48: It's the Sid Vicious Show starring Sid Vicious! We say goodbye to a long loathed group and to a very memorable wrestler. Not to mention that there's 12 matches on this show, sure would be a shame if about half of them ended in interference...

Episode 47: Loser must retire! We're finally going to be free of either Hulk Hogan or Kevin Nash! We also get the "start" of Sid's undefeated streak, some stong thoughts on Uno rules and a fashion lesson from a late 00's TV show. Oh, and a bunch of fat hogs.

Episode 46: Sting has relinquished control of WCW back to the network, so I guess the faces are in charge again. Norman Smiley is surprisingly super over, David Flair is somewhat decent and Chad Brock is here. Plus, the red and yellow returns after a surprise stipulation is added to Road Wild.

Episode 45: We continue to tread water on the way to Road Wild. Harlem Heat are officially back together, Sting is back in black in the house and Hulk Hogan totally shoots hard on Kevin Nash. The ramifications of that promo are so severe, you'll forget it by the commercial break. 

Episode 44: We've got a mystery on our hands, gang. We've got two mystery partners to solve. Luckily, it's the two most obvious choices. But at least we get Jason Hervey of the Wonder Years on commentary almost all night.

It's a special bonus episode of WWE's biggest show of the year! Not a lot of WCW in this one but we just wanted to have a fun chat about the craziness that was Wrestlemania including plenty of Steve Austin, 3 celebrity matches and nonstop Undertaker entrances.  Your regular programming will resume shortly