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SCG Radio #179 - The WWF In 1993: Part 4

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!

SCG Radio #178 - The WWF In 1993: Part 3

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!

SCG Radio #177 - The WWF In 1993: Part 2B

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!

SCG Radio #176 - The WWF In 1993: Part 2A

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!

SCG Radio #175 - The WWF In 1993: Part 1B

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!

SCG Radio #174 - The WWF In 1993: Part 1A

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!

SCG Radio #173 - The WWF In 1992: Part 5

SCG Radio is back for the final part of our look at 1992 in the WWF! This time covering from October to the end of the year, we break down all the big stories including Bret Hart winning his first WWF title in a total surprise, the firings of Ultimate Warrior and Davey Boy Smith after a drug bust in the UK, Nailz has one of the more shocking departures in WWF history when he attacks Vince McMahon and then accuses him of sexual assault, one of the most incredible talent influxes of the 90s thus far, Mr. Perfect turns babyface, Survivor Series 92 goes down and much, much more. A tremendously fun show, check it out!

SCG Radio #172 - The WWF In 1992: Part 4

Liam O'Rourke and Kyle Ross return to their series on 1992, this time covering all things Summerslam 92 from Wembley Stadium! Discussing all the build and storylines going into, during and coming out of the biggest show in UK history, we breakdown the Savage-Warrior "Who Sold Out" storyline, the historic Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog match and what it meant for both men, the LOD quit the promotion, Razor Ramon makes his debut in dramatic fashion, Ric Flair wins the WWF Title again, and much more as SCG Radio breaks down the impact, success and significance of Summerslam 92 and the following month of WWF TV... 

SCG Radio #171 - The WWF In 1992: Part 3

Join Liam O'Rourke and Kyle Ross as they break down April to June of 1992 in the WWF! Covering all the big stories of the period in the wake of WrestleMania 8 and Hulk Hogan's departure, including Sid Justice leaving, Miss Elizabeth vanishing off the face of the Earth mid-feud, the megapush of Papa Shango and his voodoo shenanigans with the Ultimate Warrior, the debut of Nailz, The Berzerker stabs the ring, the Legion of Doom finding a dummy in the trash, and all the other angles in what was an absolutely hideous creative period, and a lot of discussion around what could have been done instead. In addition, we take a look at the final WBF pay-per-view and the bitter end of Vince McMahon's venture into bodybuilding, in all of it's ugly, weird glory. A fun show as always, check it out and let us know what you think!

SCG Radio #170 - The WWF In 1992: Part 2 (Titangate and Mania 8)

Join Liam O'Rourke and Kyle Ross as they return to 1992, this time covering one of the most explosive periods in company history - March and WrestleMania 8! The company becomes overwhelmed with negative media press and controversy - drug allegations turns to sex scandal, key officials resign, Vince McMahon is accused of rape, the media hits the story hard with the famous Larry King, Donahue and Geraldo pieces, and amidst the whirlwind, Hulk Hogan leaves the WWF. And of course, we look at the booking heading into Mania 8, as Flair Vs. Savage picks up as Elizabeth takes centre stage, Bret Hart and Roddy Piper have a classic, and the Ultimate Warrior returns to the promotion. A supersized episode, but this is one you don't want to miss. Check it out and enjoy!!