Wrasslin' Raw
Wrasslin' Raw
Ryan Orrico, Jason Bartlett, and Joe Giammatteo
Wrasslin’ Raw is a wrestling podcast that centers around three friends doing a deep-dive into World Wrestling Entertainment’s past. Starting in 1993, Joe, Ryan, and Jason take a look back at old-school wrestling by watching the WWE show Monday Night Raw in chronological order, along with the Pay-Per-Views as they happen. Bringing together three different viewpoints that sometimes agree and sometimes don’t, Wrasslin’ Raw is a round table discussion centered around individual episodes and events. Our hosts give opinions on matches, wrestlers, and storylines, as well as brief glimpses into the then-contemporary world of professional sports entertainment. Fans of wrestling from their early youth, the boys decided one day to start re-watching old episodes of Raw. This started a texting discussion thread that wound up revealing some reevaluations of old favorites, new appreciation for things overlooked, and an overall richer viewpoint that has been informed by hindsight. Realizing this, the suggestion to record a podcast of the discussion was made and Wrasslin’ Raw was born. WELCOME EVERYONE- TO WRASSLIN’ RAWWWWWW!
WWE Raw: June 17, 1996
Expect the unexpected! In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys examine the go-home episode of Monday Night Raw that leads into the 1996 King of the Ring. There’s another great match between Savio Vega and Stone Cold Steve Austin, another less-than-stellar match featuring the “Mildman” Marc Mero, more bullshit surrounding Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and a crowd-pleasing repeat of that time Ahmed Johnson blasted a pink-shirted jobber through a door. Expect the unexpected!
Jan 17, 2022
51 min
WWE Raw: June 10, 1996
Hey cool, the Ultimate Warrior is wearing a hat! In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys take a look at a very weird episode of Monday Night Raw, with matches featuring Owen Hart, Marc Mero, the British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith, and many more. Skip does the best work he can, and the bookers do the best they can to heat up interest for the upcoming Championship rematch between the Bulldog and Shawn Michaels. There’s nothing out of the ordinary about a hat, right guys? Right?
Jan 10, 2022
51 min
Wrasslin' Raw's 3rd Annual Christmas Episode Spectacular
That’s right kids, it’s Christmas, and Santa’s here to bring you a break from the Ultimate Warrior! In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys sit down and reveal what Xanta Klaus brought them, as well as their Mt. Crushmores (as is tradition). So sit down, pour a drink, and have a taste of nostalgia. Wrasslin’ Raw will take next week off to travel and celebrate the holiday, so we will see you in the New Year!
Dec 27, 2021
29 min
WWE Raw: June 3, 1996
You mean to tell me that Techno Team 2000 is still around? In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys start to delve into the 1996 King of the Ring’s buildup. Stone Cold Steve Austin, now free of the Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase, takes on Bob Holly in a qualifier; Mankind takes on Barry Horowitz, and we get treated to a Jim Ross interview afterwards. Sunny does some talking for us, and Hunter Hearst Helmsley does some jobbing. We’re taking applications for a new manager, email us today!
Dec 20, 2021
48 min
WWE Raw: May 27, 1996
What’s more surprising: that the Ultimate Warrior actually had another match with Goldust, or that it lasted longer than two minutes? In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys examine the Monday Night Raw that fell between both nights of the In Your House 8: Beware of Dog Pay Per View. With matches featuring Vader, Ahmed Johnson, the Smoking Gunns, and the Bodydonnas, this Raw does a fair job. But there’s no time for this- we need mouth to mouth!
Dec 13, 2021
44 min
WWE: In Your House 8 - Beware of Dog
Will someone PLEASE shut that woman up? In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys bear witness to the mess that was In Your House 8: Beware of Dog. From the get-go, it seems like this Pay Per view was cursed- matches like Shawn Michaels and the British Bulldog fail to deliver, matches like Vader and Yokozuna live up to expectations, and the much-talked-about Caribbean Strap Match falls somewhere in between. On a high note, Marlena’s popping will have you popping your ass off!
Dec 6, 2021
1 hr 3 min
WWE Raw: May 20, 1996
Only the Undertaker can cut a great promo laying down! In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys take a look at the go-home Monday Night Raw leading into In Your House 8: Beware of Dog. A confusing run-in from Savio Vega, an amazing promo situation from the Undertaker, a poor match for the British Bulldog, and an increase in Marc Mero’s match quality are all points of interest in this episode. Joe has the real scoop though, so make sure to power through to Joe’s news segment!
Nov 29, 2021
53 min
WWE Raw: May 13, 1996
How many Jobber of the Week candidates can they fit into one Monday Night Raw? In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys bear witness to one poor match after another, with the Bodydonnas, Duke the Dumpster Droese, and Aldo Montoya all present and all contending to be Ryan’s Jobber. This was balanced out with fantastic interviews with the Undertaker and Goldust, and an excellent match between Shawn Michaels and Hunter Hearst Helmsley. BUT WAS THAT SKIP, OR WAS IT ZIP?
Nov 22, 2021
58 min
WWE Raw: May 6, 1996
Holy shit, it’s Techno Team 2000! In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys get to watch one of the least highlighted and least talented tag teams ever, Techno Team 2000, take on the Bodydonnas- and more importantly, Sunny! The British Bulldog has a go with Make a Difference Fatu (featuring Fatu’s… family?) The Undertaker goes one-on-one with Owen Hart, and the Wildman Marc Mero makes yet another appearance behind Sable. Good news everyone- Fatu’s dance button works again!
Nov 15, 2021
53 min
WWE Raw: April 29, 1996
He’s a FORNICATOR! In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys are treated to another strong episode. Bart Gunn shines in his match with Mankind, but Mankind manages to steal the entire show with his match and promos. Stone Cold Steve Austin and Savio Vega keep their feud going with the Caribbean Strap Match challenge, and the Ultimate Warrior… Well, at least the Warrior showed up. Shawn Michaels gets a great jab in, but Jim Cornette steals the show- DEFLOWERER!
Nov 8, 2021
1 hr 5 min
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