The Book of Wrestling podcast

The Book of Wrestling

Based off of Bill Simmons' highly popular book, which evolved into a podcast, the “Book of” theme has established a brand that is known to fans. This theme focuses on the history of a sport and the people who have defined that history. The Attitude Era is one of the most celebrated in WWE history, and the catchphrases that helped define it live in the memory of every fan. This show looks to tell the stories behind those words and sounds that propelled wrestling to new heights. Each episode will focus on one catchphrase, with David Shoemaker serving as the host. He will set up the story, use audio to help bring the story to life, and talk to the people who either played a part in the creation of the catchphrase, or were there to witness its impact on the wrestling community.

Based off of Bill Simmons' highly popular book, which evolved into a podcast, the “Book of” theme has established a brand that is known to fans. This theme focuses on the history of a sport and the people who have defined that history. The Attitude Era is one of the most celebrated in WWE history, and the catchphrases that helped define it live in the memory of every fan. This show looks to tell the stories behind those words and sounds that propelled wrestling to new heights. Each episode will focus on one catchphrase, with David Shoemaker serving as the host. He will set up the story, use audio to help bring the story to life, and talk to the people who either played a part in the creation of the catchphrase, or were there to witness its impact on the wrestling community.

 

#17

Card Subject to Change

David Shoemaker gives an update on the status of 'The Book of Wrestling: 25 Catchphrases t... more

26 Jan 2023

00 MINS

00:45

26 Jan 2023


#16

DX Fires the First Shot | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

With WWE in the thick of a ratings war with the rival company WCW, D-Generation X decided ... more

09 Nov 2022

55 MINS

55:02

09 Nov 2022


#15

As God As My Witness (Part 2) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

After Jim Ross gave the call that was heard around the world, he had to regroup. Not only ... more

30 Sep 2022

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:19

30 Sep 2022


#14

As God Is My Witness | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

It was the call heard around the wrestling world! On the night the Undertaker threw Mankin... more

21 Sep 2022

50 MINS

50:57

21 Sep 2022


#13

Tyson Right Hand | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Mike Tyson’s redemption story is one for the ages—and so is WWE’s during the Monday Night ... more

02 Sep 2022

55 MINS

55:37

02 Sep 2022


#12

That’s Gotta Be Kane | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Kane’s debut not only led to one of the greatest rivalries in WWE history, but also to one... more

19 Aug 2022

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:22

19 Aug 2022


#11

Bret Screwed Bret (Part 2) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

The Montreal Screwjob was so intense that it needed two parts. After discussing the events... more

20 Jul 2022

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:45

20 Jul 2022


#10

Bret Screwed Bret (Part 1) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

A feud between two of WWE’s biggest stars, Bret “the Hitman” Hart and “the Heartbreak Kid”... more

08 Jul 2022

45 MINS

45:59

08 Jul 2022


#9

"SUCK IT" (Part 2) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

"SUCK IT" had such an impact on the lives of teenagers that we had to do the episode in tw... more

17 Jun 2022

40 MINS

40:43

17 Jun 2022


#8

"SUCK IT" (Part 1) | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

It was the crass, boundary-pushing act that had every teenage boy crotch-chopping in famil... more

08 Jun 2022

40 MINS

40:25

08 Jun 2022


#7

Die Rocky Die | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Before he became the most electrifying man in sports entertainment, Dwayne “the Rock” John... more

18 May 2022

50 MINS

50:28

18 May 2022


#6

Pillman 9 Millimeter | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Brian Pillman shocked the wrestling world when he did the unthinkable—he pulled out a 9MM ... more

11 May 2022

58 MINS

58:19

11 May 2022


#5

BONUS: 'The Gimmick Attorney' Michael E. Dockins on Protecting Wrestlers' Intellectual Property

In this bonus episode, we release the full interview with Michael E. Dockins, who speaks a... more

27 Apr 2022

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:09

27 Apr 2022


#4

You Want a War? | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

When Scott Hall and Kevin Nash joined WCW as the Outsiders, Vince McMahon decided on a dif... more

20 Apr 2022

37 MINS

37:34

20 Apr 2022


#3

Austin 3:16 | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

Nine words elevated a mid-carder into one of the most iconic WWE superstars of all time. I... more

14 Apr 2022

50 MINS

50:15

14 Apr 2022


#2

Prologue: The Curtain Call | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era

The Curtain Call was the unofficial kickoff of the Attitude Era, when four guys—Shawn Mich... more

04 Apr 2022

44 MINS

44:17

04 Apr 2022


#1

Introducing the Book of Wrestling

Based off of Bill Simmons' highly popular book, which evolved into a podcast, the“Book of”... more

28 Mar 2022

00 MINS

00:46

28 Mar 2022