Welcome back to the New to Wrestling Podcast! In this week’s episode, we dive into the June 9, 1997 edition of “Raw is War,” analyzing the fallout from the previous night’s King of the Ring event. Join Xavier and Kelsey as they break down the action, discuss the brewing rivalries, and share their thoughts on the Nation of Domination’s dramatic shakeup. From surprise match-ups to intense promos, this episode has it all. Plus, we touch on some behind-the-scenes stories and the return of some beloved wrestling personalities.

Match Card:

•Ahmed Johnson and the Legion of Doom vs. The Nation of Domination (Crush, Savio Vega, and Farouk)

•Goldust vs. The British Bulldog for the European Championship

•The Headbangers vs. Doug Furness and Philip Lafon

•Rob Van Dam vs. Flash Funk

•Psycho Sid vs. Owen Hart

•Rockabilly vs. Bart Gunn

•Mankind vs. Brian Pillman (originally scheduled: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Brian Pillman)

Join us as we recap the matches, share our favorite moments, and speculate on the future storylines heading into the upcoming Canadian tour and the Hart Foundation’s challenge. Plus, hear about our personal lives and how we bounced back after a brief hiatus due to illness. Don’t miss out on this jam-packed episode of the New to Wrestling Podcast!

The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!