Former Conan writer Tommy Blacha talks about his time as head writer for World Wrestling Federation with co-host Rob Pasbani. New episodes every Monday at noon eastern.
Pro wrestling shows dominate the top sports podcast charts, but none are from the perspective of the show's writer. 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
Vince McMahon takes a scary spill off the top rope! 😱 We recap a chaotic St. Louis Raw where the boss fell off Bubba’s shoulders, Kurt and Stephanie shared a subtle spark, and Lita chased the gold.
Former writer Tommy Blacha recaps this #WWERAW from 25 years ago that he helped write, with insight not found anywhere else.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLhHx...
#wrestling #prowrestling #wwe #wwf #therock
4 weeks ago | [YT] | 14
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Tales from the Attitude Era
"I am that damn bad." Kane finds his voice and challenges Triple H for the gold! 🔥 Plus, The Undertaker stalks Vince McMahon on his bike, Too Cool defend their newly won tag team titles, Terri and Kat have an arm wrestling match, and we debunk the Vince Russo "no creativity" claims. June 2000 was wild!
Watch the new episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIRg6...
#WWE #Kane #AttitudeEra #SmackDown #Wrestling
1 month ago | [YT] | 9
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The Rock destroys Vince's limo & Taker returns! 🏍️ But the real story? Tommy reveals why he decided to QUIT WWE creative this week. We break down the RAW after Judgment Day 2000! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-FvG...
2 months ago | [YT] | 4
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Tales from the Attitude Era
It's arguably the best PPV of 2000, and we're reviewing #WWEBacklash in full, with our friend "Metal" Pete Angelo.
Watch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgvck...
4 months ago | [YT] | 6
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After over six months away, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin makes his triumphant return on #WWESmackdown 25 years ago, and former writer Tommy Blacha is reviewing the entire episode, segment-by-segment. This ended up being one of the top 3 rated Smackdowns of all time, and with reason.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6q1x...
4 months ago | [YT] | 8
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Tales from the Attitude Era
Some scenes from the #WWESmackdown from 4/13/2000, which former writer Tommy Blacha is reviewing on the show today. We talk about the start of Chris Jericho's feud with Stephanie McMahon, Big Show's Fat Bastard impression, The Rock getting some revenge on the McMahons, Steve Blackman telling bad jokes in an old folks home, and the introduction of the new character Muffy that got dropped almost instantly.
Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwXI1...
5 months ago | [YT] | 8
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Tales from the Attitude Era
It's Monday, which means time for a new episode, our review of #WWERAW from April 10, 2000 - featuring Kurt Angle's advice for the Godfather and the McMahon/Hemlsey alliance leaving The Rock bloodied on the road to Backlash. Plus, we get the debut of The Big Showbowski, Trish Stratus gets revenge on the Dudleys and much more.
Find former writer Tommy Blacha reviewing every segment of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuKa...
#wwf #wwe #90swrestling #classicwrestling #wweraw #wwesmackdown #prowrestling #attitudeera #theattitudeera #smackdown #mondaynightraw #wrestlemania
5 months ago | [YT] | 12
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Tales from the Attitude Era
Scenes the from the Smackdown after #WrestleMania 2000, which we just posted a review of. Find Tommy's review of this show from San Jose here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zstt...
5 months ago | [YT] | 3
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Tales from the Attitude Era
Here are @therock 's @SaturdayNightLive title cards from his monumental first time hosting in 2000. The gig absolutely led to so many opportunities for the Rock in Hollywood and we are going through the episode, segment-by-segment with Tommy Blacha, the WWE lead writer who guest wrote on this episode of SNL. Watch our new episode with special guest Jon Glaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yla_6...
7 months ago | [YT] | 4
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Some scenes from the #WWESmackdown review we posted today. It's a fun one, featuring the iconic Crash Holly FunTime USA Hardcore Title match. Watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRc2B...
7 months ago | [YT] | 5
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