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SCG Radio returns at last to the WWF in 2000, looking at September and October! We're breaking down the Love Triangle storyline from its glorious beginning and brilliant middle to its catastrophic end; the half-arsed crowning of Kurt Angle as WWF Champion; Stephanie McMahon takes her role in creative and the immediate impact on television; the big mystery of who ran down Steve Austin being reveale...

Oh boy - it's the longest SCG Radio in history as we cover WCW in July and August 2000! Talking all about the major stories of the period, we analyse what might be the most wretched two month span of major league pro wrestling we can remember - Hogan leaves WCW amidst a horrendous worked shoot with Vince Russo, Booker T wins the WCW Title out of nowhere, Goldberg and Kevin Nash SHOOTING (supposedl...

The WWF is riding high as we return to the Monday Night War, as we break down all the build to and execution of two awesome pay-per-views in Fully Loaded and Summerslam 2000. We break down the Triple Main Event of Fully Loaded and the concerns around Rock, Triple H and Undertaker soundly beating upcoming stars Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho and Kurt Angle, Shane McMahon's short-lived "Conspiracy" fac...

WHERE TO BEGIN!?!? Today we face perhaps our toughest challenge yet, as WCW in May and June 2000 gets the SCG treatment, breaking down the hideous New Blood angle, Russo and Bischoff as your hot new superstars, FUNB Hogan, Kevin Nash destroying the midcard, Ric Flair and Vince Russo feuding in horrific fashion, hot potatoes get offended at the constant passing of the WCW Title, Goldberg inexplicab...

Picking up where the old Timeline shows left off, we begin our look at the WWF in 2000 with May and June! Covering all things big and small in this period, including the good, the bad and the ugly of Iron Man Match between The Rock and Triple H, the use of Shawn Michaels, the return of the Undertaker and Kane to the main event scene, the exciting midcard scene loading up with personalities getting...

SCG Radio returns for the FINAL PART of our series on The WWF In 1994! It's Part 3B today, looking at Summerslam 94 to the end of the year through the eyes of the Clique, breaking down the most newsworthy act of the period, the decision to fuel the WWF on Diesel Power. Not only do we look at the execution going into it, but we look at the absolutely catastrophe that was the aftermath - terrible pr...

SCG Radio returns to our series on The WWF In 1994! In Part 3A, we're looking at Summerslam 94 and beyond, the Bret Vs. Owen cage match in-depth, the criticisms and context of the build and match itself, and the stark contrast to the Undertaker Vs. Undertaker match that followed. We're breaking down the successes of Bret and Undertaker as a one-two punch on pay-per-view, contrasting issues drawing...

Liam O'Rourke and Kyle Ross return to talk about The Trial Of Vince McMahon~! Part 2B of the series on The WWF In 1994 focuses on the US Government's attempt to put Vince McMahon behind bars, as we discuss all aspects of the theatre of the bizarre, where the Government went wrong, and the wider impact of the trial on the wrestling business moving forward. Not only that, but we're talking all about...

Liam O'Rourke and Kyle Ross return for Part 2A of their series on The WWF In 1994, this time looking at the second quarter of the year, with gigantic stories on-screen and off - this time looking at the megapush of Diesel in the aftermath of WrestleMania X, winning the IC Title and facing WWF Champ Bret Hart at King of The Ring, Owen becomes The King Of Harts (but should he have?), Roddy Piper ret...

We're back for Part 1B of our series on the WWF In 1994, and this week we're talking all about build and show that was WrestleMania X outside of the main event picture, including looking at the Shawn Michaels Vs. Razor Ramon Ladder Match in historical context, just how important it was for both men, Randy Savage cuts an incredible promo on the road to a strange match with Crush, the WWF brings bac...

SCG Radio returns to begin our look at 1994, with Part 1A focusing on the incredible turn of events in the main event scene - from Owen Hart's heel turn and shocking win over his brother Bret, to the Undertaker dying in a casket match, to Lex Luger and Bret Hart co-winning the Rumble, all the way to the big day at WrestleMania X when Lex blows it again and the Hitman, the people's choice all along...

SCG Radio returns for the final part of our series on The WWF In 1993! Covering everything from Lex Luger's push-killing feud with Ludvig Borga, to Jerry Lawler disappearing for a rape charge, the beginnings of Bret Vs. Owen, Yokozuna's next challenger in the Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and The Steiners being suspended and stripped of their titles for drug issues, the subsequent crowning of Razor R...

SCG Radio is back with Part 3 of our series looking at the WWF in 1993! Looking at the third quarter of the year, we're hitting all the big topics as hard as ever, and none bigger than the angle aboard the USS Intrepid, as Lex Luger gets wrapped in red, white and blue, slams Yokozuna, rides the Lex Express into Summerslam and...doesn't win the WWF Title. Oh well! But we're breaking down all things...

SCG Radio returns to our series on the WWF in 1993! This week we're continuing our look at the second quarter of 93, including the departure from the WWF of Hulk Hogan, Yokozuna wins the WWF Title again, Bret Hart wins King of the Ring, and all the crazy backstage politics and behind the scenes turmoil that led to Hogan leaving. Additionally, we're looking at the King of the Ring PPV and an awesom...

SCG Radio returns this week to our series on 1993 in the WWF, looking at WrestleMania 9! Breaking down the infamous decision to put the WWF Title from Bret Hart to Yokozuna back to Hulk Hogan, we look at every angle of the booking and talk all about the rest of the show to boot - two Doinks, chloroform as a weapon, debuts, a whole lot of DQs and count outs, a discussion around the theming of the s...

SCG Radio returns with the second of our giant two-parter, opening our series looking at the WWF In 1993! This week, continuing our look at January to WrestleMania 9, we examine the return to the WWF of Hulk Hogan, the incredible lies that persist from the Hulkster, and the use of him teaming with Brutus Beefcake to feud with Money Inc, as well as the plight of new WWF Champion Bret Hart and the m...

SCG Radio returns to launch our series looking at 1993 in the WWF! In the first of a gigantic two-parter, we're covering the start of the year up to WrestleMania 9, talking the creation and execution of the biggest change to WWF TV in years up to this point - the launch of Monday Night Raw. In addition, we have Vince McMahon going into overdrive to protect his image on television, Ric Flair leaves...

SCG Radio is back for the final part of our look at 1992 in the WWF! This time covering from October to the end of the year, we break down all the big stories including Bret Hart winning his first WWF title in a total surprise, the firings of Ultimate Warrior and Davey Boy Smith after a drug bust in the UK, Nailz has one of the more shocking departures in WWF history when he attacks Vince McMahon...

Liam O'Rourke and Kyle Ross return to their series on 1992, this time covering all things Summerslam 92 from Wembley Stadium! Discussing all the build and storylines going into, during and coming out of the biggest show in UK history, we breakdown the Savage-Warrior "Who Sold Out" storyline, the historic Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog match and what it meant for both men, the LOD quit the promotion...

Join Liam O'Rourke and Kyle Ross as they break down April to June of 1992 in the WWF! Covering all the big stories of the period in the wake of WrestleMania 8 and Hulk Hogan's departure, including Sid Justice leaving, Miss Elizabeth vanishing off the face of the Earth mid-feud, the megapush of Papa Shango and his voodoo shenanigans with the Ultimate Warrior, the debut of Nailz, The Berzerker stabs...

Join Liam O'Rourke and Kyle Ross as they return to 1992, this time covering one of the most explosive periods in company history - March and WrestleMania 8! The company becomes overwhelmed with negative media press and controversy - drug allegations turns to sex scandal, key officials resign, Vince McMahon is accused of rape, the media hits the story hard with the famous Larry King, Donahue and Ge...

Join Liam O'Rourke and Kyle Ross as we begin our journey looking at 1992 in the WWF! Kicking off with January and February, we look at all the major stories, on screen and off, during a tumultuous period of time. Including the media war pitting Superstar Billy Graham and Dave Schultz against Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon, steroids continuing to dominate the headlines as testing begins and bodies st...

SCG Radio returns to continue our look at September to December of 1991 in the WWF! This time we're moving away from the main event scene, talking all about the Randy Savage Vs. Jake Roberts feud, the build-up, the all-time memorable angle with the snake bite, This Tuesday in Texas and the aftermath. In addition, we look at all latest issues as the WWF begins steroid testing, the media whirlwind b...

SCG Radio returns to talk September to December of 1991 in the WWF! This time, we're looking at Ric Flair's arrival in the WWF, his initial promos, a memorable angle with Roddy Piper and Vince McMahon, and break down the angle that only came to you in the WWF via your local arena - Ric Flair Vs. Hulk Hogan. In addition, we look at Hogan's four months, ongoing steroid issues, the decision to run Th...

SCG Radio returns to talk more about July and August of 1991 in the WWF! This time, we're looking at Ric Flair's departure from WCW and impending arrival in the WWF, all the insanity that led to it with Jim Herd, as well as evaluating the lead-up to Flair's exit and aftermath. In addition, we're looking at the undercard build to Summerslam 1991 and talking all about the show itself, featuring Bret...