Gootz's Wrestling Pod

Finally Sting gets his revenge against Hollywood Hogan! Or...does he? Plus Scott Steiner becomes Big Poppa Pump and Goldberg begins his march to Hogan!

The VERY thin early 98 WWE roster tries to have a show without Undertaker and Shawn Michaels and what they give us is a glorified house show. But was it a good one? We talk all about it plus Fat Vader and Kane!

1998 WCW kicks off with a very fun show. Dusty turns heel Jericho starts his road to superstardom and Nash almost kills The Giant. Join us as we break it down!

Austin and Rock continue their rise to the top while HBK gets the injury that takes him out of the game for 4 years. But was it a real injury? Plus more discussion on that idiot John Cena. 

Its the big one! The turning point for WCW as Sting FINALLY confronts Hollywood Hogan but also Cena is retiring this weekend and we talk all about it!

WWE is at a crossroads as DX takes over! But not for long if Owen Hart and Austin have anything to say. Plus the landmark netflix-WB deal and how it affects WWE and AEW. 

ECW continues to age like dog piss in this very average ppv until Sabu and Sandman arrive and throw logic out the window in an insane spot fest. We also talk about how garbage head and Al Snow are in 2025.  Plus who is Becky Lynch talking about tune in this thanksgiving!!!

This episode Raven shines and the nWo continues to overplayed their hand. We discuss how in November 1997 WCW had zero clue Goldberg would become Goldberg. And also how even if the nWo knew they'd drive WCW under they never cared.    Enjoy!

Its the big one! The Montreal screwjob. The match that changed WWE FOREVER! Vince finally reveals what a piece of shit he is and Bret Harts life is changed forever.  But who is right and who is wrong? The answer might suprise you. Plus we discuss Nixon Newell in our big 150th episode. 

Snap into the madness at slim Jim's Halloween Havoc 97! This episode features the classic battle between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero and the god awful cage match between Piper and Hogan. WCW is rapidly reaching a turning point and we break it all down!

Its the first hell in a cell! Join us as we break it down!

Shawn Michaels humiliate the bulldog in the first UK only ppv. Plus we talk about hiw awesome the headbangers were. All this and more!

The nWo kills off WCW's southern fanbase as the company starts making mistakes they wont be able to come back from.  The horsemen and Flair are made to look like idiots in a really stupid main event. But is the fire undercard enough to save the show? Find out for yourself and give us a listen 

Shawn Michaels reaches his final form as he has his first match with his greatest opponent The Undertaker! Also Bret Hart goes on a side quest the headbangers finally active greatness and Austin-McMahon continues to build as we continue on the road to Montreal. 

Its ECW at its peak so of course the highlight is.....Jerry Lawler? Join us as we rewatch the 2nd ECW PPV and talk about how this feels way more like NXT than a 3rd company and how Vince may have more of a hand in this company than we were told! 

Its the tale of 2 failures as we discuss last weeks Wrestlepalooza and 1997's Road Wild. The nWo and Bishoff start losing their eye on the prize in August of 97 and we talk all about it. 

We got a three man booth on the pod as Prateek joins Gootz and Kyle to continue the shows journey thru 1997. Today we talk one of the most important shows in WWE history: Summerslam 97. Austin's broken neck! Shawn Michaels screwing the undertaker. The DOA being well DOA.  Plus TKO starts peddling snake oil. So much to discuss! Join us!

Its the biggest match of 1997 as Dennis Rodman enters the ring to join the nwo and their war against WCW.  Also Kyle and I talk about the incredible workrate all over this card how WCW excelled showcasing both Roddy Piper and Ultimo Dragon and we shit on Dave Meltzer!  

Its the greatest night in the history of the Hart family. It all goes downhill from here.    But until then we got a great 10 man tag and the debut of the WWF Light heavyweight division which was NOT a rip off of WCW.  LOL.  Also we discuss AEW PPVS moving to HBO Max!!

This week Kyle and Gootz talk about this weekends PPV and then they review Great American Bash 97 and talk about how WCW was NOT ready to move on from the nWo.  

Triple H begins his journey to the top of the wrestling universe as he wins the king of the ring! Plus Austin vs HBK and the road to the debut of Kane RAMPS UP.  Kyle Lewis joins the show as the new co-host for now as we check back into 1997 WWE! 

The nWo invades Flair country and gets their asses kicked in this massively fun WCW PPV. We break it all down as we continue to discuss WCW at its peak. 

Kyle joins the podcast to discuss the may 97 in your house the horrible espn wwe news and so much more!!!! Its a dark time to be a WWE fan both in 97 and 2025!!! 

Hulk Hogan is DEAD and this one hurts. Speaking of hurting we also continue our journey thru 97 and review Revenge of Taker plus a preview of Summerslam!!!

This episode was recorded before Hulk Hogans passing.  This episode ECW finally enters the ppv game and we talk about this massive debut PPV. Does it still hold up? Find out!!!