Episodes
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
SCG Radio #183 - The WWF In 1994: Part 2B
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Liam O'Rourke and Kyle Ross return to talk about The Trial Of Vince McMahon~! Part 2B of the series on The WWF In 1994 focuses on the US Government's attempt to put Vince McMahon behind bars, as we discuss all aspects of the theatre of the bizarre, where the Government went wrong, and the wider impact of the trial on the wrestling business moving forward. Not only that, but we're talking all about the decision to make Ted DiBiase the top heel manager, the Fake Undertaker debuts, Nikolai Volkoff is inexplicably back, Bret Hart tears it up with the 1-2-3 Kid, and Bob Backlund goes heel in shocking fashion. All this and much more (including thoughts on the McMahon Netflix documentary) this week on SCG Radio - check it out!
Monday Aug 12, 2024
SCG Radio #182 - The WWF In 1994: Part 2A
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Liam O'Rourke and Kyle Ross return for Part 2A of their series on The WWF In 1994, this time looking at the second quarter of the year, with gigantic stories on-screen and off - this time looking at the megapush of Diesel in the aftermath of WrestleMania X, winning the IC Title and facing WWF Champ Bret Hart at King of The Ring, Owen becomes The King Of Harts (but should he have?), Roddy Piper returns for an extremely bizarre feud and match with Jerry Lawler, The Quebecers lose the titles, Mr. Perfect quits again, The Steiners ride off into the sunset (and why did all those WCW hires underwhelm), Lex Luger and Yokozuna ride the backseat, there's a New Generation campaign...and oh yeah, Art Donovan takes to wrestling commentary. Lots to discuss and enjoy, a really fun show, check it out!
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
SCG Radio #181 - The WWF In 1994: Part 1B
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
We're back for Part 1B of our series on the WWF In 1994, and this week we're talking all about build and show that was WrestleMania X outside of the main event picture, including looking at the Shawn Michaels Vs. Razor Ramon Ladder Match in historical context, just how important it was for both men, Randy Savage cuts an incredible promo on the road to a strange match with Crush, the WWF brings back the Women's Division in an all-time terrible manner, Diesel begins his path to glory at the Royal Rumble, Jerry Lawler returns, Marty Jannetty gets fired again, Ludvig Borga is given his marching orders, Jim Ross is fired for contracting Bell's Palsy and oh yeah...somebody quite important is going to WCW. It's all being talked about today - check it out, enjoy, and let us know what you think!
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
SCG Radio #180 - The WWF In 1994: Part 1A
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
SCG Radio returns to begin our look at 1994, with Part 1A focusing on the incredible turn of events in the main event scene - from Owen Hart's heel turn and shocking win over his brother Bret, to the Undertaker dying in a casket match, to Lex Luger and Bret Hart co-winning the Rumble, all the way to the big day at WrestleMania X when Lex blows it again and the Hitman, the people's choice all along, sweeps in and take the crown from Yokozuna. We talk all about the execution of the scenario, the politics, the implications and so much more as we kick off our series with a really fun show - check it out!
Tuesday May 28, 2024
SCG Radio #179 - The WWF In 1993: Part 4
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
SCG Radio returns for the final part of our series on The WWF In 1993! Covering everything from Lex Luger's push-killing feud with Ludvig Borga, to Jerry Lawler disappearing for a rape charge, the beginnings of Bret Vs. Owen, Yokozuna's next challenger in the Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and The Steiners being suspended and stripped of their titles for drug issues, the subsequent crowning of Razor Ramon and The Quebecers, Doink gets shit, Survivor Series 1993...and oh yeah, Vince McMahon gets indicted. Suffice to say, a lot to discuss! Thankfully, Liam and Kyle leave no stone unturned as always - check it out, enjoy, and thank for you joining us!
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
SCG Radio #178 - The WWF In 1993: Part 3
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
SCG Radio is back with Part 3 of our series looking at the WWF in 1993! Looking at the third quarter of the year, we're hitting all the big topics as hard as ever, and none bigger than the angle aboard the USS Intrepid, as Lex Luger gets wrapped in red, white and blue, slams Yokozuna, rides the Lex Express into Summerslam and...doesn't win the WWF Title. Oh well! But we're breaking down all things Summerslam, including the excellent Bret Hart/Jerry Lawler feud that spills into Memphis with Vince McMahon GOING HEEL in Tennessee, Razor Ramon turns babyface, Michaels and Perfect underwhelm at the big show, as well as the departures of major 80s players like DiBiase, Duggan, Sherri and Mean Gene. Reminisce on the glory days of Lex Luger, such as they were in the WWF, this week on SCG Radio!
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
SCG Radio #177 - The WWF In 1993: Part 2B
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
SCG Radio returns to our series on the WWF in 1993! This week we're continuing our look at the second quarter of 93, including the departure from the WWF of Hulk Hogan, Yokozuna wins the WWF Title again, Bret Hart wins King of the Ring, and all the crazy backstage politics and behind the scenes turmoil that led to Hogan leaving. Additionally, we're looking at the King of the Ring PPV and an awesome episode of Raw in May that sees "The Kid" beating Razor Ramon and Marty Jannetty returning to the promotion to win the Intercontinental Title from Shawn Michaels. All this and much more as we continue our look at the WWF in 1993!
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
SCG Radio #176 - The WWF In 1993: Part 2A
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
SCG Radio returns this week to our series on 1993 in the WWF, looking at WrestleMania 9! Breaking down the infamous decision to put the WWF Title from Bret Hart to Yokozuna back to Hulk Hogan, we look at every angle of the booking and talk all about the rest of the show to boot - two Doinks, chloroform as a weapon, debuts, a whole lot of DQs and count outs, a discussion around the theming of the show and asking - is it still the worst WrestleMania of all time? All this and more, a very fun show, check it out!
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
SCG Radio #175 - The WWF In 1993: Part 1B
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
SCG Radio returns with the second of our giant two-parter, opening our series looking at the WWF In 1993! This week, continuing our look at January to WrestleMania 9, we examine the return to the WWF of Hulk Hogan, the incredible lies that persist from the Hulkster, and the use of him teaming with Brutus Beefcake to feud with Money Inc, as well as the plight of new WWF Champion Bret Hart and the megapush of his headline challenger Yokozuna. In addition, we look at the state of Randy Savage during this time, and look at the possibilities for the WrestleMania 9 card had they done things a little differently. A great show this week, check it out and let us know what you think!
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
SCG Radio #174 - The WWF In 1993: Part 1A
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
SCG Radio returns to launch our series looking at 1993 in the WWF! In the first of a gigantic two-parter, we're covering the start of the year up to WrestleMania 9, talking the creation and execution of the biggest change to WWF TV in years up to this point - the launch of Monday Night Raw. In addition, we have Vince McMahon going into overdrive to protect his image on television, Ric Flair leaves the WWF, Marty Jannetty gets fired again, Jim Ross joins the promotion, Big Boss Man and Earthquake depart, and a whole ruckload of new talent is in with some major angles leading up to WrestleMania 9. How is the world's largest toga party shaping up? Take a listen and enjoy!