In this episode of the New to Wrestling podcast, hosts Xavier Cruz and Kelsey Silva explore the September 20, 1997 edition of One Night Only, a memorable event in wrestling history. The episode kicks off with a rundown of the night's match card, featuring iconic bouts such as Hunter Hearst Helmsley with Chyna facing off against Dude Love, and the main event where Shawn Michaels challenges the British Bulldog for the European Championship. The hosts bring their unique perspectives, having watched the matches separately due to their retail schedules, adding a fresh dynamic to their analysis.

Throughout the episode, Xavier and Kelsey delve into the intricacies of each match, highlighting standout moments and the evolving storylines. They discuss the chemistry between Mick Foley's alter ego, Dude Love, and Triple H, the unexpected return of Leaf Cassidy, and the crowd's surprising enthusiasm for the Headbangers. The hosts also touch on the cultural nuances of the UK audience, noting their passionate reactions and unique chants that added to the event's atmosphere.

As the episode progresses, the hosts reflect on the dramatic shifts in character dynamics, particularly Shawn Michaels' gradual embrace of his villainous side. They examine the implications of his victory over the British Bulldog, marking him as the first Grand Slam champion in WWF history. With humor and insight, Xavier and Kelsey provide listeners with an engaging recap of One Night Only, capturing the essence of 90s wrestling and its enduring appeal.

Match Card:

• Hunter Hearst Helmsley (with Chyna) vs. Dude Love
• Tiger Ali Singh vs. Leaf Cassidy
• The Headbangers vs. Los Boricuas for the WWF Tag Team Championships
• The Patriot vs. Flash Funk
• The Legion of Doom vs. The Godwins in a grudge match
• Vader vs. Owen Hart
• Bret Hart vs. The Undertaker
• Shawn Michaels (with Degeneration X) vs. The British Bulldog for the European Championship

Timestamps:

• 0:00 Intro
• 4:24 Mankind and Hunter's feud
• 7:41 Xavier[Host] on Love and match chemistry
• 11:19 Xavier[Host] on Jerry's behavior and Sunny's appearance
• 15:12 Tiger Ali Singh's Match
• 19:44 Tag Team Championship Match Recap
• 22:43 Match Chaos
• 26:28 Flash Funk vs. The Patriot
• 31:07 Legion of Doom promo
• 34:10 Ken Shamrock Interview
• 37:24 Bret Hart Promo
• 41:52 Owen's Popularity
• 45:06 Owen and Vader's match
• 49:57 Brett's Game Plan and Strategy
• 53:00 Wrestling Techniques
• 58:09 Crazy moment with Brett and Undertaker
• 1:00:31 British and Japanese Crowds
• 1:04:48 Partisan Crowd Reaction
• 1:08:10 Rick Rude's Interference
• 1:11:11 Shawn Michaels and Bulldog
• 1:15:11 Shawn's gradual villain turn

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!