Welcome to another action-packed edition of the “New to Wrestling Podcast!” This week, we dive into the April 28th, 1997 edition of “Raw is War,” where the excitement is palpable and the surprises are endless.

Here’s a rundown of the match card:
•Flash Funk vs. Rockabilly (with The Honky Tonk Man)

•The Road Warriors vs. Doug Furnas and Philip LaFon

•Owen Hart vs. Rocky Maivia for the Intercontinental Championship

•Vader vs. Jesse James

•Goldust vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

•The Undertaker vs. The British Bulldog (non-title match)

Join us as we explore:
•The Heart Foundation’s ongoing saga, including Brian Pillman’s unexpected and intense religious turn, leading a continuous two-hour prayer session.

•The shocking moments and outrageous antics, like Bret Hart’s dramatic ambulance arrival, and the relentless attacks on Stone Cold Steve Austin.

•Owen Hart’s triumph over Rocky Maivia to claim the Intercontinental Championship, bringing more gold to the Heart Foundation.

•The return of Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, reuniting the original Heart Foundation members and escalating their feud with Stone Cold.

We also discuss the intense stare-down between The Undertaker and Stone Cold, Vader’s squash match against Jesse James, and Goldust finally getting his hands on Hunter Hearst Helmsley, despite the match being shorter than anticipated.

Don’t miss out on our insights and commentary on these thrilling developments, as well as our thoughts on the upcoming “In Your House: Cold Day in Hell” pay-per-view. Thank you for tuning in, and be sure to check out our special interview episodes and our deep dive into The Dynamite Kid’s legacy. We’ll catch you next time!

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!