Gootz's Wrestling Pod

Gootz's Wrestling Pod is a weekly show in which comedian ray Gootz and Andrew Lee review ever wrestling PPV in Chronological order from WWe to WCW to AEW and everything in between! Jon Ray and Andrew in a Hilarious trip thru wrestling histroy!

Episode 184: Guilty as Charged 99 07/14/2026

Episode 184: Guilty as Charged 99 1999 kicks off with Taz finally finishing his story! Plus Tajiri debuts and more! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/42094580

Episode 183: Starrcade 98 07/03/2026

Episode 183: Starrcade 98 Its yet ANOTHER turning point for WCW as the streak is broken. Nash beats Goldberg and the end times are truly here. Plus we discuss how 98 wcw influenced modern WWE moreso than attitude era. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/41952375

Episode 182: Rock Bottom 98 06/29/2026

Episode 182: Rock Bottom 98 The final WWE PPV of 98 is here as The Rock hosts his own show. But is the Rock cooking? Find out! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/41898050

Episode 181: Capital Carnage 98 06/20/2026

Episode 181: Capital Carnage 98 WWE goes back to the UK in an era where Vince Russo is really letting his freak flag fly. Breasts are exposed and suicides are attempted. We break down this wild show and discuss how wrestling Fandom would collapse if they tried half this shit today. Also Dannhausen and the NY Knicks! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/41710205

Episode 180: World War 3 98 06/15/2026

Episode 180: World War 3 98 Its the final world war! At least for WCW. We break down this event and discuss Goldberg Bret Hart and more! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/41645085

Episode 179: Survivor Series 98 06/08/2026

Episode 179: Survivor Series 98 Its a deadly game! The Rock finally takes the title 2 years after debuting as McMahon starts to build his corporate army. We discuss the crown jewel of Russo's booking tenure: Survivor Series 98! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/41569255

Episode 178: November to Remember 98 06/01/2026

Episode 178: November to Remember 98 This week we journey back to November 98 as Taz assembles his triple threat to take on Shane Douglas's Triple Threat. This is Bam Bam's final ECW PPV Sandman is allready in WCW times are changing. We discuss going to ECW shows in the winter of 98 going to aew shows in the summer of 26 and much more! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/41489305

Episode 177: Halloween Havoc 98 05/25/2026

Episode 177: Halloween Havoc 98 This show marks a turning point in WCW. A mkstake so big Bishoff never recovers. Over running the show and millions missing Goldberg vs DDP. We discuss how avoidable this screw up was and we discuss the travesty of Warrior-Hogan 2. Also Brock Lesnar returns??? WTF???? /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/41410375

Episode 176: Judgment Day 98 05/18/2026

Episode 176: Judgment Day 98 After another awful modern day Backlash Kyle and Gootz discuss how much better the pacing of the show used to be in 1998. Then we review the show discuss the everlasting popularity of LOD the evolution of Goldust Rock being confident to job to Mark Henry the return of Bossman the debut of Socko. And the massive declaration JR gives Austin and why its pretty accurate! A fun time in the wwf certainly better than 2026! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/41332495

Episode 175: Breakdown 98 05/08/2026

Episode 175: Breakdown 98 Before TKO made everyone take a 50% paycut the brothers of destruction and Mr. McMahon screwed Audtin out of the belt! This week its new day leaving WWE the rise of the rock the end of Vader and so much more as we review breakdown 98! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/41217985

Episode 174: Fall Brawl 98 04/29/2026

Episode 174: Fall Brawl 98 First off we talk about Dumb Dave Meltzer and his stupid Hogan debate all week. Then we shit all over Hogan and WCW as we review Fall Brawl 98. A dreadful show that undoes all of WCWS advancement as a product in 3 hours. Join us. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/41066510

Episode 173: Wrestlemania 42 recap and Summerslam 98 04/21/2026

Episode 173: Wrestlemania 42 recap and Summerslam 98 In our biggest episode ever Scott Chaplin joins the show to recap Wrestlemania 42 Brock retiring Punk stealing the show Darby winning the belt and so much more. Then we review Summerslam 98 the first ppv Gootz attended. Lots to discuss there as Rock comes into his own! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/40955600

Episode 172: Wrestlemania 42 preview and Road Wild 98 04/14/2026

Episode 172: Wrestlemania 42 preview and Road Wild 98 Its Wrestlemania week! Ray Kyle and Prateek break down one of the weirdest manias ever and preview rhe whole weekend! Then Jay Leno invades WCW at Sturgis and takes on Hollywood Hogan! So much to discuss in our ALMOST 3 hour episode. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/40867700

Episode 171: Heatwave 98 04/11/2026

Episode 171: Heatwave 98 Is this the best ECW PPV of all time? Yes! And also the most important. Gootz and Kyle break down how and why this show influenced a whole generation of fans then discuss the latest on Pat McAfee and the TNA AEW drama. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/40809545

Episode 170: Fully Loaded 98 04/04/2026

Episode 170: Fully Loaded 98 Sable bares all as WWF goes fully loaded into the summer of 98. Lots to discuss here including Val Venis D-lo Terry Funk Dx and more! Plus Y2J is back on AEW! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/40729560

Episode 169: Bash at the beach 98 03/27/2026

Episode 169: Bash at the beach 98 Its another big episode as Rodzilla takes on the Mail Man. Its a big show for WCW as the NBA playoffs invade the ring. We also discuss AEW drama and Sid in the Hall of fame! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/40648355

Episode 168: King of the Ring 98 03/22/2026

Episode 168: King of the Ring 98 THIS IS THE BIG ONE. Mankind vs Undertaker Hell in a cell. We discuss this match how it changed not just wwe but the entire buisness and so much more! Plus the latest AEW news. Its a big episode. Dont miss it. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/40569960

Episode 167: Great American bash 98 03/13/2026

Episode 167: Great American bash 98 After a VERY QUICK AEW revolution preview we discuss the 98 Great American Bash. A horrible tag msin event headlines this card as WCW continues to slip in quality. We discuss konnan vs Goldberg flair being blackballed from wcw and do much more. Plus a conversation about the awful ref seizure at over yesterday. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/40451585

Episode 166: Over The Edge 98 03/06/2026

Episode 166: Over The Edge 98 On this episode we discuss the road to Wrestlemania then review over the edge 98 as Vince McMahon becomes THE star of the attitude era. We discuss the absurdity of the 98 wcw roster losing to Patterson and Brisco. Its peak attitude era this week! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/40339220

Episode 165: Slamboree 98 02/28/2026

Episode 165: Slamboree 98 First off we preview Elmination Chamber then talk AEW batches then we get into how stupid wcw was for booking a whole PPV on the POSSIBILITY Vince McMahon MIGHT show up. He doesn't. Plus we discuss how wcw continues to make Sting look like an idiot. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/40261045

Episode 164: Wrestlepalooza 98 02/20/2026

Episode 164: Wrestlepalooza 98 Shane Douglas tries to pull a double turn but when he fails to read the room and shit on Flair while Bishoof is holding him hostage it all falls apart! Plus we talk JYD and his final appearance Justin credible and more. In current news we talk AJ Lee and Bad Bunny! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/40178295

Episode 163: Unforgiven 98 02/14/2026

Episode 163: Unforgiven 98 A short one this week as Im dealing with pain from dental surgery however the show must go on as we talk both the first ever bra and panties and inferno matches!!!! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/40106305

Episode 162: Spring Stampede 98 02/06/2026

Episode 162: Spring Stampede 98 This week Kyle and Gootz discuss Roman-Punk at Wrestlemania and the history behind it then we get into the ppv that starts the nwo wolfpac: Spring Stampede 98. We talk Nash Hogan and how the Bulldog has fallen apart in only 5 short months since Montreal. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/40021630

Episode 161: Wrestlemania 14 and 2026 Rumble Preview 01/30/2026

Episode 161: Wrestlemania 14 and 2026 Rumble Preview Up first we discuss the 2026 Royal Rumble happening this weekend. Then we talk the night Wrestlemania got its groove back: Wrestlemania 14! The night the austin era begins and so much more! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/39930285

Episode 160: Uncensored 98 01/25/2026

Episode 160: Uncensored 98 WCW's hot steak of shows continue with another great ppv. DDP steals the show bret hart has lost his heart and the nwo is starting to run out of steam. Join us! Plus news on Trey Miguel and Adam Page /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/39864635

Episode 159: Living Dangerously 98 01/17/2026

Episode 159: Living Dangerously 98 Its the biggest challenge of Taz's career as he takes on Bam Bam Bigelow. Plus does Lance Storm get Tammy Sytch or does he get a little head? Its ECW'S best PPV yet and that still dosent say much. Lol. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/39765675

Episode 158: Superbrawl 8 01/09/2026

Episode 158: Superbrawl 8 Finally Sting gets his revenge against Hollywood Hogan! Or...does he? Plus Scott Steiner becomes Big Poppa Pump and Goldberg begins his march to Hogan! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/39677645

Episode 157: No Way Out of Texas 01/03/2026

Episode 157: No Way Out of Texas The VERY thin early 98 WWE roster tries to have a show without Undertaker and Shawn Michaels and what they give us is a glorified house show. But was it a good one? We talk all about it plus Fat Vader and Kane! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/39601700

Episode 156: Souled Out 98 12/27/2025

Episode 156: Souled Out 98 1998 WCW kicks off with a very fun show. Dusty turns heel Jericho starts his road to superstardom and Nash almost kills The Giant. Join us as we break it down! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/39540655

Episode 155: Royal Rumble 98 12/22/2025

Episode 155: Royal Rumble 98 Austin and Rock continue their rise to the top while HBK gets the injury that takes him out of the game for 4 years. But was it a real injury? Plus more discussion on that idiot John Cena. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/39502885

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