In this episode of the New to Wrestling podcast, hosts Xavier and Kelsey dive into the January 5, 1998 edition of Raw is War. The show kicks off with Stone Cold Steve Austin declaring his intentions for the Royal Rumble, setting the tone for a night filled with surprise attacks and confrontations.

The episode features several notable matches, including Ken Shamrock taking on Farooq and Owen Hart facing Savio Vega. Throughout the show, Stone Cold Steve Austin makes his presence felt by delivering stunners to various superstars. The hosts discuss the ongoing storylines, including the tension within the Nation of Domination, the introduction of Chainsaw Charlie (Terry Funk), and the buildup to the Royal Rumble. The episode concludes with a dramatic segment involving Shawn Michaels and the Undertaker, leaving viewers with a cliffhanger ending.

Match Card:

• Ken Shamrock vs. Farooq
• Jeff Jarrett vs. Barry Windham (NWA North American Heavyweight Championship)
• Disciples of the Apocalypse vs. Truth Commission
• Owen Hart vs. Savio Vega
• Marc Mero vs. Tom Brandi
• New Age Outlaws vs. The Headbangers

Timestamps:

• 0:00 Intro and episode overview
• 5:33 Stone Cold's surprise attacks begin
• 10:29 Ken Shamrock vs Farooq match analysis
• 16:06 Paul Bearer's emotional plea for Kane
• 21:26 NWA North American Championship match controversy
• 27:41 Sable's mistreatment by Marc Mero storyline
• 45:37 Paul Bearer's disheveled appearance and promo
• 50:54 Marc Mero vs Tom Brandi match
• 57:43 Chainsaw Charlie's dramatic debut with Cactus Jack
• 1:05:43 Shawn Michaels calls out The Undertaker

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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!