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In this episode of the New to Wrestling podcast, hosts Xavier and Kelsey take listeners back to the September 29, 1997 edition of Raw is War, setting the stage for the highly anticipated Bad Blood pay-per-view. The episode is packed with thrilling matches, including Vader vs. British Bulldog, Farooq vs. Ahmed Johnson in an Intercontinental Championship tournament match, Goldust vs. The Sultan, Los Boricuas vs. The Headbangers for the WWE Tag Team Championship, and a main event featuring the Undertaker vs. Triple H with DX. As they discuss the match card, Xavier and Kelsey delve into the evolving dynamics between wrestlers and management, particularly focusing on the tension between Vince McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

The hosts highlight key moments such as Owen Hart's memorable promo and Stone Cold's surprise appearance, adding depth to the ongoing feuds and storylines. They explore the significance of the "go home" episode before a pay-per-view, emphasizing the anticipation surrounding the first-ever Hell in a Cell match between the Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. With engaging commentary and insights, this episode offers wrestling enthusiasts a nostalgic journey through the late '90s wrestling scene, capturing the excitement and drama that defined the era.

Match Card:

• Vader vs. British Bulldog
• Farooq vs. Ahmed Johnson (Intercontinental Championship tournament match)
• Goldust vs. The Sultan
• Los Boricuas vs. The Headbangers (WWE Tag Team Championship match)
• Undertaker vs. Triple H (with DX)

Timestamps:

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:09 Podcast Awards Nomination
• 2:39 Go Home Episode
• 5:10 New Set and Wrestling Merch
• 9:30 Interview Segment
• 12:33 Recap of DX and Undertaker
• 17:22 Sergeant Slaughter's Announcement
• 19:16 Recap Segment
• 23:38 Flag Match Setup
• 26:46 Vader Discussion
• 30:05 Ahmed Johnson's Uncharacteristic Behavior
• 35:14 Discussion on Brian Pillman's Passing
• 37:13 Goldust vs. Sultan Match
• 40:40 Discussion on Sultan's Performance
• 44:46 Wrestling Confrontation
• 48:05 Austin's Defiant Response
• 52:28 Commentary Inconsistencies
• 55:45 WWF Tag Team Match Interference
• 1:00:26 Owen's Segment
• 1:03:24 Addressing Stone Cold's Disruption
• 1:07:05 Main Event Match
• 1:10:05 Heart Foundation and DX Attack
• 1:13:21 Segment on Shawn Michaels and Undertaker

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!