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Tales from the Attitude Era

By: Tommy Blacha & Robert Pasbani
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  • Pro wrestling shows dominate the top sports podcast charts, but none are from the perspective of the show's writer, until now. Tommy Blacha has written on Conan O'Brien, Da Ali G Show, The Eric Andre Show, and co-created Adult Swim's Metalocalypse. He was also the head writer of WWE (then WWF) during their big boom period, affectionately referred to as The Attitude Era.


    Tommy was a significant figure in the Attitude Era, primarily known for his work as a comedy writer and performer. He played a crucial role in shaping the entertainment aspect of the WWF product during this time. Joined by co-host Rob Pasbani (Metal Injection, Squared Circle Pit), the two look back on the unique moment in time. discussing the creative mindset behind some of the biggest stories of the Attitude


    Tales from the Attitude Era is a weekly one-hour podcast looking back at a specific famous moment or storyline from the period in WWE when Blacha was head writer, between 1999 and 2001, producing some of wrestling's most iconic personalities, both in front of and behind the camera. There was a sense of heightened sensationalism surrounding the industry during this time. Fans were eager to learn about the backstage politics, personal relationships, and locker room dynamics that fueled the drama on-screen.


    Every week. Rob Pasbani will lead the show offering a recap of events, and reactions from critics & fans of the time. Blacha will then offer his unique insider perspective explaining the hows and whys of famous moments involving larger-than-life figures like Vince McMahon, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and Triple H. whose influence extended beyond the ring and into the boardroom. Fans were captivated by learning about their roles in shaping the direction of the company and the industry as a whole further fueled fans' fascination with the backstage of the Attitude Era.


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Episodes
  • Rock N Sock Win The Tag Titles (WWF Smackdown 10/14/99 Review)

    Rock N Sock Win The Tag Titles (WWF Smackdown 10/14/99 Review)
    Jun 3 2024

    It's the final episode of WWF television before the big WWF No Mercy PPV and there is so much happening on the go-home show. Is Triple H retiring? Will the Rock N Sock Connection team again after tonight? How will Kane stop the Acolytes? Mideon likes to fornicate with…what??? All is reviewed by former head writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani.


    We are reviewing the episode of WWF Smackdown from October 14, 1999.


    Watch this episode on Youtube.


    NEXT WEEK: A special episode focusing on Mae Young before returning to weekly reviews!


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    Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Rock Bottom Into the Dog Poop (WWF RAW 10/12/1999)

    Rock Bottom Into the Dog Poop (WWF RAW 10/12/1999)
    May 27 2024

    It's Tommy's second week on the job, and we are in the go-home week right before the next PPV, WWF No Mercy 1999. Some behind the scenes stories on the Raw before No Mercy, which featured a showdown with Triple H, Stone Cold Steve Austin and a literal rattlesnake! Also on the show, the Rock N Sock Connection take on British Bulldog and Val Venis with a memorable plate of dog poop involved in the finish. Plus, Jim Ross gets in the ring, Acolytes, Kane, X-Pac, Moolah, Ivory and more!


    Watch this episode on Youtube.


    Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media @TFTAttitudeEra

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Leaving Conan & Taking Over For Vince Russo

    Leaving Conan & Taking Over For Vince Russo
    May 20 2024

    Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling.


    In the inaugural episode, Tommy and co-host Rob Pasbani (Squared Circle Pit, ex-Metal Injection) talk about Tommy's time on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, including Tommy convincing producers to book more wrestling on the show. We learn about a trip to a boat show that Tommy and Andy Ritcher took with Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage. Tommy talks about some of the guests booked on Conan including Goldust, Big Show and Vince McMahon himself.


    Tommy then explains how he charmed Vince, enough so that Vince invited Tommy to some WWF tapings at the time, where he sat in on the creative meetings. This is where he met Vince Russo, who, unbeknownst to anybody was on the verge of quitting. Find out how Russo himself was responsible for Tommy taking over and Tommy's wild first week with WWE


    Watch this episode on Youtube.


    Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media @TFTAttitudeEra

    http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeEra

    http://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeEra

    http://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra


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    1 hr and 11 mins
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