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 142: Summerslam 97 09/19/2025

Episode 142: Summerslam 97 We got a three man booth on the pod as Prateek joins Gootz and Kyle to continue the shows journey thru 1997. Today we talk one of the most important shows in WWE history: Summerslam 97. Austin's broken neck! Shawn Michaels screwing the undertaker. The DOA being well DOA. Plus TKO starts peddling snake oil. So much to discuss! Join us! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/38275830

Episode 141: Bash at the Beach 97 09/12/2025

Episode 141: Bash at the Beach 97 Its the biggest match of 1997 as Dennis Rodman enters the ring to join the nwo and their war against WCW. Also Kyle and I talk about the incredible workrate all over this card how WCW excelled showcasing both Roddy Piper and Ultimo Dragon and we shit on Dave Meltzer! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/38195705

Episode 140: In Your House Canadian Stampede 09/05/2025

Episode 140: In Your House Canadian Stampede Its the greatest night in the history of the Hart family. It all goes downhill from here. But until then we got a great 10 man tag and the debut of the WWF Light heavyweight division which was NOT a rip off of WCW. LOL. Also we discuss AEW PPVS moving to HBO Max!! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/38097175

Episode 139: Clash at Paris Preview and Great American Bash 97 08/28/2025

Episode 139: Clash at Paris Preview and Great American Bash 97 This week Kyle and Gootz talk about this weekends PPV and then they review Great American Bash 97 and talk about how WCW was NOT ready to move on from the nWo. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/38005810

Episode 138: King of the Ring 97 08/22/2025

Episode 138: King of the Ring 97 Triple H begins his journey to the top of the wrestling universe as he wins the king of the ring! Plus Austin vs HBK and the road to the debut of Kane RAMPS UP. Kyle Lewis joins the show as the new co-host for now as we check back into 1997 WWE! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/37919695

Episode 137: Slamboree 97 08/19/2025

Episode 137: Slamboree 97 The nWo invades Flair country and gets their asses kicked in this massively fun WCW PPV. We break it all down as we continue to discuss WCW at its peak. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/37873170

Episode 136: In Your House A Cold Day in Hell with Kyle Lewis 08/12/2025

Episode 136: In Your House A Cold Day in Hell with Kyle Lewis Kyle joins the podcast to discuss the may 97 in your house the horrible espn wwe news and so much more!!!! Its a dark time to be a WWE fan both in 97 and 2025!!! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/37768265

Episode 135: Death of Hogan Summerslam Preview and Revenge of Taker 07/29/2025

Episode 135: Death of Hogan Summerslam Preview and Revenge of Taker Hulk Hogan is DEAD and this one hurts. Speaking of hurting we also continue our journey thru 97 and review Revenge of Taker plus a preview of Summerslam!!! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/37601975

Episode 134: ECW Barley Legal 07/25/2025

Episode 134: ECW Barley Legal This episode was recorded before Hulk Hogans passing. This episode ECW finally enters the ppv game and we talk about this massive debut PPV. Does it still hold up? Find out!!! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/37543270

Episode 133: Spring Stampede (fixed) 07/19/2025

Episode 133: Spring Stampede (fixed) This is a new upload. The last one was messed up. At 41 DDP gets his big break against the Macho Man! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/37465605

Episode 132: Wrestlemania 13 07/10/2025

Episode 132: Wrestlemania 13 Steve Austin becomes the biggest star in wrestling history at Wrestlemania 13. We discuss what Bret Hart told Ray Gootz in 2005 about this historic Wrestlemania match. We talk about why this match is so special and why it still matters today. Plus we talk Rock LOD Undertaker and more! Also a preview of All In and WWE Evolution weekend. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/37363570

Episode 131: Uncensored 97 07/04/2025

Episode 131: Uncensored 97 This week the nWo fights for survival against wcw and the horsemen in an odd battle royal. Plus Sting makes his intentions clear. But is this a good angle? Andrew and Ray debate it. Plus we discuss CM Punks Saudi Sidequest. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/37284630

Episode 130: Superbrawl 7 06/27/2025

Episode 130: Superbrawl 7 WCW takes over San Francisco as we get the REMATCH between Hogan and Piper but does it live up to the hype? Plus Benoit and Kevin Sullivan go to war Luger stays over and DDP continues to level up and what the hell is going on with Randy Savage? Plus we talk Iran and Saudi in another huge episode of the podcast /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/37197690

Episode 129: In Your House The Final Four 06/22/2025

Episode 129: In Your House The Final Four HBK loses his smile and throws the WWE into chaos! We discuss how his selfish lies almost derailed the road to wrestlemania. Plus Chyna debuts! The first battle between Hunter and Rock And we discuss Mercdes Mone and her quest to win all the belts. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/37101475

Episode 128: nWo Souled Out 97 06/14/2025

Episode 128: nWo Souled Out 97 On the week CM Punk sells out we review nWo Souled Out. The only ppv run by the nWo. Its a very weird show Andrew hated it. Gootz enjoyed it. Who is right? Plus we talk Saudi and Mr Iguana. WCW had it all in 97. Join us as we slowly watch them blow it. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/37010635

Episode 127: Royal Rumble 97 06/08/2025

Episode 127: Royal Rumble 97 The first time the WWE world collided with Triple A was the 97 Rumble at the almo dome. Vince packed out his first stadium since 1992 so he could pretend Shawn Michaels was a big deal. Its a new year in the WWF and this episode is huge. So much drama happens in 97 and its only January. Plus we discuss Mariah May in NXT! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/36903950

Episode 126: Starrcade 96 05/29/2025

Episode 126: Starrcade 96 Starrcade becomes the supershow it was always meant to be with Piper vs Hogan. This show did MONSTER buisness and has some incredible matchups. Also Lex Luger steals the show again. Lots to discuss as Starrcade surpasses Wrestlemania as THE show of the year. Plus we discuss the WWE-TNA partnership. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/36764245

Episode 125: In Your House: It's Time 05/26/2025

Episode 125: In Your House: It's Time WWF ends 96 with a whimper as Bret takes on Sid while Shawn does commentary on drugs. Its more of a House show than a ppv. We talk why it was called Its Time plus we discuss the passing of Sabu /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/36707640

Episode 124: World War 3 96 05/16/2025

Episode 124: World War 3 96 This was recorded before Sabu's death. We will talk about it next week. This week it's all about the 2nd world war 3 battle royal. And somehow even with the nwo it's even WORSE than last year. We talk about this major misfire and how it foreshadows the mistakes that end WCW. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/36588695

Episode 123: Survivor Series 96 05/09/2025

Episode 123: Survivor Series 96 The attitude ramps up as the rock makes his debut Austin takes on Bret Hart and Sid wins the title. This is a pivotal show on the way to the attitude era! Plus is Alberto Del Rio back? /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/36505145

Episode 122: Halloween Havoc 96 05/03/2025

Episode 122: Halloween Havoc 96 We talk the recent WWE releases then discuss Halloween Havoc 96! Randy Savage takes on Hollywood Hulk Hogan! Outsiders vs Harlem Heat! Giant vs Jeff Jarrett? We talk about how even though the nWo is on fire its fatal flaw is relying on WWE nostalgia and burying WCW. Plus more on Rey Mysterio and DDP killing it! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/36417445

Episode 121: Wrestlemania week review and Buried Alive 04/23/2025

Episode 121: Wrestlemania week review and Buried Alive Gootz went to Vegas for night one of Mania and now it's time to talk about it and discuss the Rock-Triple H drama. After that it's back to 1996 with Buried Alive! Austin gets his iconic theme McMahon becomes more of a character and Taker and Mankind try to bury each other alive!!! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/36282220

Episode 120: Wrestlemania 41 Preview and Mind Games 04/16/2025

Episode 120: Wrestlemania 41 Preview and Mind Games It's Wrestlemania week so we are dropping the episode early to talk Mania predictions plus AEW talk Then we discuss the September 96 In Your House: Mind Games featuring a Mankind-Shawn Michales match for the ages. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/36181625

Episode 119: Fall Brawl 96 04/12/2025

Episode 119: Fall Brawl 96 The nWo and WCW clash in wargames as WCW'S Hottest summer ever goes into the fall. Plus we have relazations about DDP realize Super Calo stinks discuss the start of Sting turning into the crow and do much more! WCW is in its hottest period and it's a blast to discuss /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/36111215

Episode 118: Summerslam 96 04/09/2025

Episode 118: Summerslam 96 It's no longer Vader time as HBK puts an end to fatty's push in the very controversial but very fun to watch msin event of summerslam 96. We discuss how the lady few years of Vader's career lead to this match and we discuss how he was never the same after this. Also Paul Bearer turns on Undertaker! And so much more. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/36071910

Episode 117: Hog Wild 96 03/28/2025

Episode 117: Hog Wild 96 WCW hits the black hills and Sturgis and put on Hog Wild 96. We discuss the Hogan-Rey Mysterio formula. Discuss the racism Booker T found in the black hills. Also Bobby Heenan gets wasted we discuss the new grande americano controversy and more! Let's get Wild with WCW at their peak! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/35915005

Episode 116: In Your House: International Incident 03/25/2025

Episode 116: In Your House: International Incident Warrior is out and Sid is in! Also Skip gets cucked on TV and Mankind takes a stupid bump to get Henry Godwin over. Plus Steve Austin is still figuring out the stunner. WCW is on fire but WWF is laying the groundwork for the great comeback! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/35855440

Episode 115: Bash at the Beach 96 03/18/2025

Episode 115: Bash at the Beach 96 It's Here! Hogan's Heel Turn! The event that formed the nWo and changed wrestling forever! Plus an amazing Rey Mysterio match. All this and we discuss the Cena heel turn! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/35749770

Episode 114: King of the Ring 96 03/14/2025

Episode 114: King of the Ring 96 Austin 3:16 has arrived! It's king of the ring 96 featuring the rise of Stone Cold Steve Austin Ahmed Johnson winning the big one and the collapse of Marc Mero. Plus say goodbye to Ultimate Warrior in the WWF. /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/35680855

Episode 113: Great American Bash 96 02/28/2025

Episode 113: Great American Bash 96 The Outsiders are here! The nWo starts to take shape in a very exciting PPV. This is classic WCW. A mix of story and action at its finest. We discuss how the early days of the nWo made for exciting TV even almost 30 years later! /episode/index/show/gootzcast/id/35478360

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