Best Ruthless Aggression Era Podcasts (2025)

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#228- Bad Blood 1997 feat King Rickie Rozay 1:15:27

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Fretz and King Rickie of Kings of the Rings review a historic show in WWE In Your House: Bad Blood 1997. Featuring the first Hell in a Cell match between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker, the debut of Kane, a tag team "flag" match and not much else. RIP Brian Pillman. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitt…

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#227- Untitled DX Pilot 39:51

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Fretz reviews yet another WWE Raw with mostly DQ finishes from September 29, 1997. Yet to be named Degenerates steal the show ahead of In Your House: Bad Blood. Also Owen Hart has new merch and we see the final appearance of Brian Pillman. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania…

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#226- Now Contains MSG Feat Apron Bump 1:02:51

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Fretz is joined by Kyle from Apron Bump to review a historic Monday Night Raw from September 22, 1997. Featuring Austin stunning Vince, Cactus Jack vs Triple H, Ahmed Johnson's magic knee brace, The Rock taking off and most importantly, Sable playing Laser Tag! Follow Kyle https://www.apronbump.com/ Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile…

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#225- What if Bret Hart didn't go to WCW 35:00

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Fretz goes on a brief detour on the road to Bad Blood 97 to fantasy book Bret Hart not going to WCW. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog: https://fretzlemania.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/ linktr.ee/fretzlemania Follow WAR on Twitter …

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#224 WWE In Your House: Ground Zero 50:48

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Fretz reviews In Your House: Ground Zero. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog: https://fretzlemania.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/ linktr.ee/fretzlemania Follow WAR on Twitter https://x.com/Addict_Wrestle Follow WAR on Instagram https:…

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#223- The Rocky, The 1:13:09

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Fretz reviews two shows: Monday Night Raw from August 18/97 and is joined by old friend Ryan Williams for the AEW All Out portion. The Rock cuts his first heel promo and HHH/HBK team for the first time ever! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Blog: https://fretzlemania.word…

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#222- Rock Joins The Nation & AEW All Out Preview 53:58

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Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from August 11/97 where not only The Rock joins the Nation, Rick Rude returns! After that, Fretz previews AEW ALL Out in Toronto, where he will be in attendance! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlema…

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#221 Great Canadian U-Turn feat Nate the F'N Great 1:18:09

2M ago1:18:09

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Fretz is joined by Nate from Brace for Impact to review In Your House: Canadian Stampede. In proper Gamechanger Podcast fashion, it goes off the rails almost immediately. Featuring Mankind and Triple H having a Peter vs Giant Chicken fight, Ahmed Johnson NOT being #1 contender, Kane, gang wars, an AMAZING match between Taka Michinoku and The Great …

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Episode 102 - Royal Rumble 2006 2:23:37

2M ago2:23:37

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It's time for the best PPV of the year (maybe not this year) as Kyle from the Apron Bump podcast joins us for the 2006 edition of the Royal Rumble!By David Burnham

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#220- The Commish 40:37

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Fretz reviews a mostly terrible but slightly memorable episode of Monday Night Raw from August 4/97, the night after Summerslam. Bret Hart is the new WWE Champion, Sgt. Slaughter is the new WWE Commissioner and HBK cuts an infamous heel promo. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlem…

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#219- Summerslam 1997 feat Mr. YLP 2:17:01

2M ago2:17:01

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Fretz is joined by Mr. YLP Himself to review Summerslam 1997. Topics include internet lag, Goldeneye, 90's Football, Micah Parsons (trade broke during recording), blue bar cages, Canada vs USA, Kane, HBK vs Bret Hart and of course the unfortunate neck injury of Stone Cold Steve Austin and it's aftermath. Apologies for any potential audio issues. Fo…

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#218- American Toilet Bowl 39:32

3M ago39:32

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Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from July 21, 1997 from Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Hart Foundation challenges three Americans to a flag match and Bret makes an infamous comparison to the USA. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania…

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Episode 101 - New Year's Revolution 2006 1:17:50

3M ago1:17:50

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Episode 101 - New Year's Revolution 2006 by David BurnhamBy David Burnham

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#217- Dude Where's My Title? 48:57

3M ago48:57

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Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from July 14, 1997. Dude Love debuts as Stone Cold's new tag team partner. Also an early appearance by Tajiri. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/ linktr.ee/fretzlemania Follow WAR on Twitter h…

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#216- Oil Kings 44:25

3M ago44:25

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Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/ linktr.ee/fretzlemania Follow WAR on Twitter https://x.com/Addict_Wrestle Follow WAR on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wrestleaddictradio Buy WAR Merch: https://wrestle-addict-radio-s…

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#215- The Summerslam Smoke Show 45:25

3M ago45:25

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While smoking a brisket, Fretz pays tribute to the complicated legacy of the late Hulk Hogan and predicts Summerslam 2025, brother! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/ linktr.ee/fretzlemania Follow WAR on Twitter https://x.c…

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#214- KANE IS ALIVE! 47:44

4M ago47:44

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Fretz reviews a historic Monday Night Raw from June 30, 1997. KANE IS ALIVE, UNDERTAKER! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/ linktr.ee/fretzlemania Follow WAR on Twitter https://x.com/Addict_Wrestle Follow WAR on Instagram h…

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#213- A D-Lo Down Dirty Shame 47:12

4M ago47:12

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Fretz reviews Great Canadian Wrestling from Owen Sound from July 6/25 and Monday Night Raw from June 23, 1997. Ahmed Johnson has joined the Nation of Domination, D-Lo Brown wrestles, the DOA debuts and Dan "The Beast" Severn appears. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Insta…

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#212- Ahmed Johnson Joins the Nation! 34:32

4M ago34:32

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Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from June 16, 1997. Ahmed Johnson joins the Nation of Domination! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/ linktr.ee/fretzlemania Follow WAR on Twitter https://x.com/Addict_Wrestle Follow WAR on Ins…

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#211- Sunny Days 46:08

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Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from June 9, 1997. HBK AND BRET HART FIGHT BACKSTAGE! Also, the feud between Mankind and Triple H continues, The Nation of Domination disbands and The Smoking Gunns explode (again). (00:00)- Intro, Grapple Surfing WCW Nitro/WWE Shotgun Saturday Night, Bret/HBK backstage tussle. (08:46) LOD & Ahmed Johnson vs Nation of…

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#210- King of the Ring 1997 feat Matt Ridder 1:32:17

5M ago1:32:17

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Fretz is joined by Matt Ridder of Smackin It Raw to review King of the Ring 1997. Topics including the yet to be named team of Bart Gunn and Jesse James, the genesis of Mick Foley and Triple H, it should have been Ahmed, Terry Crews in WCW, swirlies and did we mention Ahmed Johnson? Follow Matt Ridder on Twitter: https://x.com/MattRidder Watch Smac…

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#209- SID RETURNS! 35:58

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Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from June 2/97. Sid returns to the company to challenge The Undertaker for the WWE Title. Also, the Semi Finals for the King of the Ring are set for the event next week and Sunny's Search and Soak Mission continues. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretz…

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#208- (Paul) Bearer of Bad News 53:30

5M ago53:30

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Fretz talks about Niagara Falls Comic-Con and reviews Monday Night Raw from May 12, 1997. The night after In Your House Cold Day in Hell. A historic episode where Paul Bearer threatens Undertaker with a secret only they know. Also Faarooq cuts a racially charged promo after being named the #1 Contender to the WWE title and another layer to the anim…

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#207- A Cold Day in Hell 42:45

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Fretz reviews In Your House Cold Day in Hell from May 1997. A historic rivalry is born between Mankind and The Rock, a No Holds Barred match with Vader and Ken Shamrock and The Undertaker defending the WWE title against Stone Cold Steve Austin! RIP Sabu. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.c…

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#206- In Your House Revenge of Taker 42:51

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Fretz reviews In Your House Revenge of Taker from April 20, 1997. Featuring The Legion of Doom vs Owen Hart & British Bulldog for the Tag Team Titles, Rocky vs Savio for the IC title, Austin vs Bret and The Undertaker setting a man on fire! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemani…

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Episode 100 - Armageddon 2005 3:38:15

6M ago3:38:15

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We're back with a 3.5 Hour extravaganza...It's time for Armageddon 2005!By David Burnham

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#205 (Not) Live- Owen One and Owen For All 40:14

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Fretz reviews Raw from April 28, 1997. Owen Hart wins the IC title, Brian Pillman prays. Austin hunts Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart returns and the Hart Foundation is fully formed! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/ linktr.ee/fre…

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#204-Bored At Work 2: Electric Drewgaloo 1:06:18

7M ago1:06:18

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Fretz aka El Grande Canadiano reviews NXT Stand and Deliver 2025, Wrestlemania 41 and some of the events surrounding it. Including Josh Barnett's Bloodsport and Joey Janella's ClusterF**. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/ …

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#203- The 3rd Annual Fretzlemania Pretzelmania Wrestlemania Preview Show Feat Mr. YLP Himself 2:09:20

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Fretz is joined by Mr. YLP Himself of the Young Lions Perspective once again to preview and predict Wrestlemania 41, NXT Stand and Deliver and more independent wrestling events during the week. Including Joey Janella's Spring Break, Bloodsport, TNA, WWE ID and Minoru Suzuki. Follow Mr. YLP https://x.com/YLPerspective Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https:…

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#202- Danger Zone 49:29

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Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from April 7, 1997. Ken Shamrock makes his in ring debut in a "No Holds Barred Contest: minus Zeus and dookie, Owen and Bulldog defend the tag titles against the Godwins and the Hart-USA feud continues! (01:18) Intro/ Grapple Surfing Nitro & Shotgun (08:05) Owen & Davey (c) vs Godwins for WWE Tag Titles (18:53) Stone …

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#201- Foundation Repair 48:32

7M ago48:32

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Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from March 31, 1997. Bret Hart has told the American wrestling fans to kiss his ass and has reconciled with brother Owen and in-law British Bulldog. Also, Paul Bearer attempts to reconcile with The Undertaker. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemani…

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#200- Wrestlemania 13 feat King Rickie Rozay 1:49:24

8M ago1:49:24

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Fretz hits the milestone 200 episodes by reviewing Wrestlemania 13 with King Rickie of KOTR Podcast. Thank you everyone for making this possible! Topics may or may not include Spice Girls, Tim Allen, Liar Liar, Tekken, WCW and a historic PPV with even more historic moments: Bret Hart vs Stone Cold Steve Austin in a submission match. Or was it an I …

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#199- Great Frustration 50:13

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Fretz reviews Great Canadian Wrestling from Owen Sound and Monday Night Raw from March 17, 1997.Featuring a historic Bret Hart promo "frustrated isn't the word for it". Follow Great Canadian Wrestling: www.gcwe.ca Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Instagram: https://www.in…

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#198- Lost in the World of Extreme 35:05

8M ago35:05

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Fretz re-reviews a seemingly lost episode of the podcast (#53, incase you were wondering) where he heads to the Manhattan Center to cover an EXTREME episode of Raw. It's February 24, 1997 and ECW INVADES RAW! Also the return of The Legion of Doom! WHAT A RUSH! (00:00) Intro (01:28) AEW Revolution/Grapple Surfing Nitro & Shotgun (08:27) Godwinns vs …

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#197- Wabba Don't 1:03:42

8M ago1:03:42

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Fretz reviews WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 JOHN CENA TURNS HEEL! Also, Fretz throws in Monday Night Raw from the night after In Your House Final Four, February 17, 1997. Bret Hart is the NEW WWE Champion and Sycho Sid challenges him for the belt. (00:00) Cold Open/John Cena Heel Turn (10:43) Elimination Chamber 2025 Review (26:34) Grapple Surfing: …

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#196 - In Your House: Final Four Review 58:08

8M ago58:08

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Fretz reviews WWE In Your House Final Four from February 16, 1997. Featuring a Final Four Match for the vacant WWE Championship between The Undertaker, Vader, Bret Hart & Stone Cold Steve Austin and a LOT of filler. Also Fretz quickly predicts Elimination Chamber ahead of the event this Saturday. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fr…

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#195- The Lost Smile feat Kyle of Apron Bump Podcast 53:33

9M ago53:33

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Fretz is joined by Pretty Kyle from the Apron Bump Podcast to review THURSDAY RAW THURSDAY from February 13, 1997. It's live! It's Raw! It's Thursday! Shawn Michaels vacates the WWE title and loses his smile in the process. Also the start of a historic rivalry as Triple H defends the IC title against Rocky Maivia and Vader vs Bret Hart days ahead o…

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#194- Skydome Skyfall 46:41

9M ago46:41

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Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from February 3, 1997. (Not) live from the Skydome in Toronto, Canada. Featuring a tense segment with Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart, Stone Cold vs Vader, Owen & Bulldog defending the Tag Team Titles, bad lighting and more! (00:00) Intro (04:19) Grapple Surfing: Nitro, Shotgun (07:53) Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Vader, T…

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#193- Hot Boriqua Temper 47:32

9M ago47:32

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Fretz reviews WWE Monday Night Raw from January 27, 1997. Savio Vega turned on Ahmed Johnson and the stage is set for Thursday Raw Thursday. Also Fretz reviews Royal Rumble 2025. YEET! (00:00) Intro (07:08) Crush vs Ahmed Johnson (09:24) HBK interview (14:38) Davey Boy Smith vs Doug Furnass (19:41) Godwinns vs Vader/Mankind (25:33) Royal Rumble 202…

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#192- Not-So Quiet Quitting 36:16

9M ago36:16

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Chiefs Kingdom North CEO Mr. Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from January 20, 1997, the night after Royal Rumble. Bret Hart QUITS the WWE, Owen & Bulldog face Furnas & Lafon in a non-title match, President Gorilla Monsoon addresses the "controversey" behind Austin's Rumble win and Stone Cold faces The Undertaker. Also Fretz predicts the 2025 Royal R…

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#191- Nateflix and Chill 1:46:38

10M ago1:46:38

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Fretz is joined by Nate from Brace for Impact to review WWE Royal Rumble 1997! Featuring a watch along of the Rumble match. Join us at 1:22:10 on Netflix, approximately the same on Peacock give or take a couple seconds. (00:00) Intro (02:27) Pop Culture Rewind, WCW Souled Out 97, Dark Matches (07:00) Goldust vs Triple H (c) IC title (15:46) Ahmed J…

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#190- Oops All Dusty Finishes 47:09

10M ago47:09

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Fretz reviews Raw from January 13, 1997 featuring three matches and three Dusty finishes. Also Sunny and "Fondle Me Elmo" Stone Cold Pillmanizes Bret Hart's ankle and Sid/HBK promos ahead of their Royal Rumble encounter. (0:00) Intro (1:38) Grapple Surfing WCW Nitro & WWE Shotgun (12:46) Recap of Sid/Lothario incident, HHH/King vs Mero/Goldust (18:…

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#189- Shotgun & Broken Harts 41:56

10M ago41:56

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New year, new storyline! Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from January 6, 1997! Featuring: Owen Hart vs Mankind, Fake Diesel/Razor vs Doug Furnass & Phil LaFon, Bret Hart vs Vader, Sid attacking Jose Lothario's son, Pete and more! Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Vader/Bret Hart promo, Owen Hart vs Mankind 7:30 Fake Razor/Diesel vs Furnass & LaFon 13:21 Recaps…

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#188- Day One-Ish Two-Ish 43:45

10M ago43:45

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Fretz predicts the world of wrestling in 2025 from WWE, NXT, AEW and TNA. From the somewhat realistic, to the salty and downright weird, Fretz dusts off the crystal ball for the occasion. Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/Fretzlemania Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/ …

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Episode 99 - Survivor Series 2005 1:20:58

10M ago1:20:58

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It's all about brand supremacy, bragging rights and please buy our new video game....It's Survivor Series 2005!By David Burnham

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#187- Armageddon 2000 featuring Apron Bump 1:11:18

11M ago1:11:18

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Fretz reviews WWE Armageddon 2000 with Kyle from Apron Bump. Featuring a chaotic 6 man Hell in a Cell match, building blocks towards Wrestlemania X7, Dean Malenko being a pervert towards Lita, THE ONE Billy Gunn and more! Follow Fretz on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads @Fretzlemania Follow Kyle @ApronBump www.apronbump.com https://bsky.app/profil…

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#186- Post-Rebellion Jetlag 38:32

11M ago38:32

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Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from December 4, 2000. Sandwiched between a UK exclusive PPV Rebellion and Armageddon. Follow Fretz on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads @Fretzlemania https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social linktr.ee/fretzlemania Follow WAR on Twitter @Addict_Wrestle Follow WAR on Instagram @wrestleaddictradio Buy Fretz's M…

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#185- Post Survivor Syndrome 35:09

11M ago35:09

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Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from November 20, 2000. The fallout from Survivor Series. Featuring The Undertaker vs Edge & Christian, William Regal vs Hardcore Holly in a Hardcore match and Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Chris Benoit. Follow Fretz on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads @Fretzlemania https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.social link…

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#184 Survivor Series 2000 feat Mr. YLP 1:42:26

12M ago1:42:26

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Fretz is joined by Mr. YLP of the Young Lion's Perspective to review Survivor Series 2000. Peak Attitude Era goodness right here. Featuring: the PPV debut of Molly Holly, Rock vs Rikishi, Kurt Angle vs The Undertaker, Eric Angle, RTC and more. Listen to the pure off topic shinanigans of Little Nicky, XFL and NFL Europe. Follow Zach @YLPerspective o…

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#183 Kwik Truth 36:16

12M ago36:16

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Fretz reviews Monday Night Raw from November 13, 2000. It's the week beforew Survivor Series and the card is mostly set. Hardcore Holly returns, K-Kwik (R-Truth) debuts and another layer in the "who ran over Austin" is revealed. Follow Fretz on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky @Fretzlemania linktr.ee/fretzlemania Follow WAR on Twitter @Addict_Wrestle Foll…