In this episode of the New to Wrestling podcast, hosts Xavier and Kelsey Silva explore the September 15, 1997 edition of Raw is War, offering a mix of humor and insightful commentary. The episode kicks off with Xavier battling a cold, yet determined to guide listeners through a night of intense wrestling action. The match card features Ken Shamrock facing Farooq in an Intercontinental Title Tournament match, Taka Michinoku against El Pantera, and the Legion of Doom taking on the Truth Commission's Recon and Sniper. The hosts also discuss the entertaining mini tag team match with Max Mini and Mr. Lucky versus El Torito and El Piratita Morgan, and the intriguing storyline between Brian Pillman and Dude Love, with Marlena caught in the middle.

As the episode progresses, Xavier and Kelsey delve into the dynamics of the Patriot versus Owen Hart, another Intercontinental Title Tournament match, and the main event featuring the Headbangers defending their WWF Tag Team Championships against the Hart Foundation's Bret Hart and the British Bulldog. The hosts provide a lively analysis of the matches, interspersed with personal anecdotes and lighthearted banter. They also touch on the evolving storylines, including Stone Cold Steve Austin's ongoing feud with the Hart Foundation and Shawn Michaels' quest to become the first Grand Slam champion. With their unique blend of wrestling knowledge and humor, Xavier and Kelsey make this episode a must-listen for wrestling enthusiasts!

Match Card:

• - Ken Shamrock vs. Farooq (Intercontinental Title Tournament Match)
• - Taka Michinoku vs. El Pantera
• - The Legion of Doom vs. The Truth Commission (Recon and Sniper)
• - Max Mini and Mr. Lucky vs. El Torito and El Piratita Morgan
• - Brian Pillman with Marlena vs. Dude Love
• - The Patriot vs. Owen Hart (Intercontinental Title Tournament Match)
• - The Headbangers vs. The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and the British Bulldog) for the WWF Tag Team Championships

Timestamps:

• 0:00 Intro
• 5:02 Hosts Discuss Illness and Holidays
• 10:06 Stone Cold Steve Austin Recap
• 20:28 El Pantera vs. Taka Michinoku Match
• 25:24 Truth Commission Promo
• 30:51 Legion of Doom vs. Truth Commission Match
• 42:51 Dude Love vs. Brian Pillman Match
• 49:13 Stone Cold Interview and Restraining Order
• 55:03 The Patriot vs. Owen Hart Match
• 1:02:13 Shawn Michaels Interview
• 1:09:35 Main Event: Headbangers vs. Hart Foundation

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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!