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- On this episode: Bruce and Conrad look back on 1998 and 1999 when the Texas Rattlesnake was running the wrestling world.
Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard is an audio podcast that discusses topics, events, wrestlers and memorable moments through the lens of former WWE executive Bruce Prichard co-hosted by Conrad Thompson.
The show was launched in August 2016 on MLW Radio. The episodes typically range from 2 hours to 4 hours in length, and include discussions about previous WWE pay-per-views and former WWE wrestlers.
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Those fans who weren’t around during this time will never understand just how big Steve Austin was.
Well all they have to do is look at the crowd the signs everywhere and I mean everywhere and when that glass broke u new the roof was coming off not Hogan savage hbk taker no one got the biggest pops ever was Steve I think they could get a idea I don't watch it 2 day so I don't no who's the new fave Romain rains I heard of but I haven't watched since taker hbk the second WrestleManiay fave match ever is hell in cell hbk taker everyone goes on abt Foley but hbk and taker was a much btt match that's Mick did that cos Terry funk said it's going b hard to beat Shawn taker after Foley's cell match he was concussion out of it and asked the first thing he said bk stage was it as he as Shawn's they lied if they said yea but 2 bumps wasent btr than 45 minutes of story telling by hbk and hbk came off most that cage to and alot more people 4 get how he that match is oh ye theyl NVR get it but least the can c wat good wwf was wwe just seems crap now esp with ufc so popular thank God it took a while I was watching UFC when ☘️ and graice fought and I think Ken's brother fought him to that mite b wrong
Facts
You couldnt walk the halls of school without catching a stone cold stunner from someone... I went from being made fun of for watching wrestling and then to me seeing everyone watch and talk about wrestling because of steve austin. He changed pop culture....
@@flashpointblank4914 2022 2036
2 be fair my 14 year old nephew watches the network with his dad and loves Austin. He actually stopped watching current wrestling when he saw how good the old stuff was it ruined the current product for him.
Conrad recorded this audio from inside the Egg of the Gobbledy Gooker.
He did?
Damn Conrad leave the Pringle’s alone until the show is over! 😂
He checked out the second Bruce got rehired at the E.
Rschr101 At least he somewhat tries on this show. He’s totally given up on WHW.
I don’t agree with that. Whw is funny as hell and they do watch alongs so not much research to be done when doing that.
Doug Ripley you mean 83 weeks what happened when is still good not as good as it was but Tony has 45 million jobs
@@travismcdonald6576 I mean how many weeks in a row can you listen to Tony say he wasn't there, didn't see something, thought it was a work, or never heard something? What Happened When sucks because Tony Schiavone is a boring, boring person.
I can't remember an episode where Bruce has all the energy and Conrad clearly wants to "go home."
Dane Emmert well he is on a cellphone doing the show
Naw Huh Uh now!
For a while after the Corvette got cemented, they had it on display at one of the malls here in CT, with a sign explaining the incident. What a great time to be a wrestling fan.
WWE could make so much money by putting all this stuff in a physical Hall of Fame.
I'm from ct you remember what mall?
Was is Danbury mall??
CT Post Mall in Milford
Wish I had known this, I'd have taken a trip there.
Conrad sounds like he's walking through the forest, stepping on all the sticks
That eddie pic tho! Hail axel!
F'kin lol
I thought he was inside of a piggy bank.
That's Smiths Potato Chips. His a big boy Conrad. He sounded like he had a bad cold too his voice was messed up.
It does?
Is it me or does Conrad sound like he needs to have a crate of energy drinks to wake up
Conrad hyperventilating like he has a cheeseburger in front of him waiting to demolish it when the show ends.
Does anyone else remember playing with those little plastic mazes as a kid? You know, the ones with the little bb's in them.
Has anyone else seen that one episode of Seinfeld where Elaine gives a dude a pack of Tic Tacs so that she could hear him sneaking up?
Gold Terry. Gold!
What of it?
Sounds like Conrad lost his smile on this one
It does?
@@davidharrison9893 yup
@@davidharrison9893 U no hear?
Conrad sounds like he's on a mic that came with a windows 95 computer
It does?
Stone Cold getting tied to the Undertaker's symbol was great T.V.
I thought the visual of Austin above Undertaker was awesome. I loved it.
We all love ❤️ it Jeremy
Conrad breathing like Darth Vader
That's what blubber-necked fat fucks do
jacobcook7 🤣🤣
Tony Soprano
It was just in time for the new Star Wars Trailer
😂
Was Conrad snacking on potato chips while broadcasting from the bottom of a pool?
Biggest years of Austin's career and Conrad mailed it in on this one. The research has been lacking or outright incorrect lately on both this show and 83 Weeks.
I don't think I've ever heard Conrad so uninterested and hearing him keep saying let's move on
It's not associated with Ric Flair.
The shows in general have been lacking for a while now in my opinion in large part because of Conrad's obvious lack of energy. 3 (soon to be 4 with JR) weekly podcasts all individually in excess of 2 hours in length is just too much for a single person.
@@switchbuckle5th suprising his lack of energy with how well he keeps himself in shape.
@@switchbuckle5th it's no secret that Bruce hasn't cared about the show since he's gotten his dream job back. But if your a fan of bruce, you should be happy for him nonetheless because it's what he's always wanted and we have 150 episodes of archives to listen to.
@@switchbuckle5th Who the fuck wants to set there for 2 to 3 hours anyway, one hour is good enough. And it hasn't been lacking in the last 3 weeks.
I agree Conrads lack of motivation is getting annoying.
But The last 3 episodes have been great. This episode this week, they are discussing Stone Cold Steve Austin 98-99, the greatest era in pro wrestling and last week was Micheal Hayes that was a great episode. BRUCE & CONRAD started off doing one hour in the beginning, all of sudden people are complaining...not you specifically...I think people are just negative and want to find shit to complain about because Bruce is back home and working with WWE and they want to jump on the bandwagon of negativity...I don't want hear a show for 2 to 3 hours anyway, one hour is good enough, like every another podcast.
I've been enjoying it in the last 3 weeks.... no different from when they started. The show gets annoying because of Conrads heavy breathing and always moving on to the next topic. Plus There is other great podcasts, like 83weeks with Eric Bischoff, and conrad & Tony Schiavony on the their podcast "What happened When" Conrad is becoming repeitive.
Connie hittin the chips pretty hard here
Does Conrad ever call out Meltzer's name in his sleep?
Conrad sounds like he's in an iron lung.
Pretty sure he was having a heart attack...
Pretty sure he doesn't care about the show now that Bruce is back with Vince n' co.
@@Rschr101 I don't think that's it. He just often has heart attacks...
@Virtual Pro Wrestling Matches Huh?
@Virtual Pro Wrestling Matches Who is this?
4:24 starts the show. My personal favorite of all time.
Let's keep things rolling here
Let's start the show, Heavyweight Disco!!!
Why you wanna lie?
All I can hear is Conrad's heavy breathing!
Sounds like someone is playing with poker chips the whole time
That's because he's obese
This one was a snoozer. Happy episode 150 everyone
Every comment is about Conrad background noise. So heres another. It sounds like Conrad is recording inside a running laundry dryer filled with casino playing chips.
Conrad sounds sad in this episode
Hey, thanks for playing video poker or whatever the whole damn podcast, that was cool to hear constantly.
dont like it, dont listen. nobody forced you to keep listening
False Shepherd- just like nobody forced you to reply to this comment, everyone is entitled to their opinion
Like the Mean Gene episode, he was eating the entire time, and slurping a drink. Super disrespectful
I’m born and raised in Boston and I’m from the north end but I was hanging out on east Boston which is connected to the water Vince fell in, and I got antibiotic shot at mgh hospital Boston in my legs and arms because it was really bad. Bruce isn’t lying
I’ve never heard Conrad sound this checked out before. So much gold in these years and not a shred of enthusiasm.
Cold Stone, Cold Stone! Rassssslliiiinnnnn! Alright, got something to listen to now while i drive my semi tractor trailer. Got my load for the weekend. Picking up in Midland, Mi going to over yondet Laredo, Tx. Haven't seen Bruce Prichard in a few weeks. I'll make my way to Houston while I'm down yonder.
I drive trucks too and while Im not on the phone I listen to Something to wrestle with on a daily basis and 83 weeks with Eric bischoff
"Let's keep it moving"
Have another go at this Conrad, was looking forward to hearing you talk about this
The greatest of all time.
Yup, he is the greatest, still the biggest pro wrestling draw ever, there is not one pro wrestler that has out drew Stone Cold. He is the greatest in pro wrestling of his era.
Oh hell yeah
June Giovanni the rock will like to have a few words with u
Greatest of all time, Oh hell yeah!
Kinda disappointing that conrad just kinda glossed over the April 6 98 moment when austin came out in a suit. That was a memorable segment.
You werent even born yet...
@@Nicholaus13 I was 12, smartass. Any other stupid comments?
@@TheBrister It was not meant to be a smart ass comment. You werent born.
There's so many to chose from but that is one of my favourite segments of all time.
I wish 98-99 could have lasted forever, but without my favorite wrestler Shawn Michaels getting his back injury that took him out as a competitor for a long time. I would have loved to see that era of Shawn Michaels vs. The Rock. That's the one opponent I don't think he ever had a match with. Many people wanted to see him return to face AJ styles. Even now, based on entertainment value, I think HBK vs. The Rock could be a compelling storyline and a great match.
And Stone Cold neck also shorted his career for only a few more years. I feel if he didn't injure his neck, he would have keep on going until probably 2010 or 2011) IDK but I feel he would have had another 10 years after 1999.
@@junegiovanni6475 It's ashame how an injury in pro wrestling can affect someone permanently. However, don't you think that fans would have grown tired of Austin if his wrestling career made it to 2009? I think the Undertaker lasted so long because he became a special attraction. It's exciting to see the Undertaker return when you haven't seen him for so long. I think people would have gotten tired of Austin like they got tired of Cena, Hogan, and others. Stone Cold had the right character at the right time, but that same character would be a heel in the 80s and early 90s. Society was changing where it became cool to cheer a bad ass heel, and white bread babyfaces became corny and cheesy. When Shawn Michaels had his first run as the world champion, people saw through his manufactured babyface ways. It was too 1986 rather than 1996. When the Rock was Rocky Maivia, people resented him for being a tired gimmick. Fast forward to 2015 and ya got the same thing with Roman Reigns. Fans wanted rawness and attitude, and were sick of having their intelligence insulted. I believe it's all about being relevant with society and with the times. Pro wrestling these days is a niche product. In the attitude era, it was pop culture. Wow I actually just wrote all that. Guess I was thinking out loud lol I sound like such a mark and don't watch WWE religiously liked I used to. Once HBK retired, I eventually lost interest in the product. I'm trying to get back into it, but it's been hard.
Rock pretty much refused to ever work with Shawn, when he had any say. Apparently, Shawn had been a real dick towards Rock's mom in earlier days. Exceptional in-ring talent, but not a quality human being.
I wonder what would’ve happened with HBK after wrestlemania had he not been hurt ? Don’t forget about degeneration-x and what they became WHEN Shawn got hurt and how that elevated triple h. Lots of what if’s
Henrik Schmidt Allegedly, HBK had spoken disrespectfully of The Rock's grandmother, who was a promoter herself. Seems like Rock never forgot or forgave those comments.
98 was probably the hottest year in pro wrestling.
And 2000
1998 was the hottest year for wrestling but WWE's hottest year was 2000
and 2001 was the end
Who would you guys give the nod to as far as the hottest star in the buisness in 98? Goldberg or Austin?
And Sting 97 vs Rock 99?
“Betcha can’t just have one!” 🥔
Maybe try not to rattle candy around next time.
J P sounds like he’s trying to eat a chain from a plastic bag in the wind
So sad that he couldn't fucking set aside LESS THAN AN HOUR AND A HALF to devote to a massively important time in WWE history for the fans without stuffing his face, and then couldn't be bothered to make sure his mic was right, or that he wasn't rushing/disinterested through the motherfcking topic.
John Doe baby chill
@@Super122291 lol, you're right -- I still love the podcast anyway
@@JohnDoe-ym5ly I swear such a fat fuck
This was the greatest time to be a wrestling fan. I’m so glad that I got a chance to experience it. I was too young for the Hogan era (I watched all old the pay per view tapes as a kid) so I can’t compare but the Stone Cold era was an amazing time to be a fan. Nothing can compare to the excitement of watching Raw every week. I remember literally thinking about the next episode of Raw from Tuesday morning until the next Monday. It was so gd good, even the scrub wrestlers like Gangrel and Val Venis were fun to watch.
Much like Stone Cold, I'll be drinking an alcoholic beverage while listening to the podcast. Try it, you'll be glad you did.
Gimme a doot, doot.
@@JRL1985 Doot Doot Doot!
We need to come up with a drinking game on certain things that are always said in this Podcast......
How about taking a shot after Conrad says,"Chat me up."
@@SeedMoney8432 every time rumor and innuendo is said. Be drunk in an hour.
They seem to be (literally) phoning it in lately. What with Bruce's new gig its probably not a bad idea to take a hiatus. When Bruce gets fired again in a few months they can bring it back with some new energy. Still love it but you can get too much of a good thing (see Wrestlemania)
Conrad seems more interested in finishing his bag of potato chips than doing this episode
Felt very rushed, lacked enthusiasm and forwarded past parts of Austins 98/99 not one of the better episodes
They're both Rock marks. Shame cuz Austin is the only reason people still talk about wrestling. Other than Hogan, Austin is the biggest name. There would be no Rock without Stone Cold.
Rschr101 I honestly think that Austin / rock were at the same level. They BOTH needed each other and they both achieved a lot and are 2 of the most popular professional wrestlers ever. To say the rock needed stone cold isn’t true in my opinion.
Stone Cold is the GOAT imo followed closely by The Undertaker
Mikey P chat me up sexy 😘😘😘
@@Rschr101 SC didn't get there by himself either the NWO explosion paved the way for the run he would eventually have. That's what the point of the MNW was especially in 1998-2000 a ton of new stars emerged following the NWO, it's just that 2 of the 3 biggest (Goldberg being the other) were with the WWE with ended up being the deciding factor in them winning in the end.
It's about time for a wrestling museum. There is so much that can go into it- costumes, props, belts, different eras, scripts, Austin's vehicles, from across the years. Bet it would be a money spinner.
Did Conrad eat a can of cream cheese during this podcast?
1:11:30 the voice in the background is actually the mother of the ghost boy in Three Men and a Baby
That's pretty cool Mike! I remember hearing about that when I was in school and then trying to go watch it and see if I can see the little boy in the window. I think that's where they said the ghost is is in the window correct me if I'm wrong?
It was a cardboard display in the window, not a ghost...ffs.
I thought my apartment was haunted while listening to this podcast.. With all the background noise I thought spirits, demons and witches were shuffling around my apartment.. Then I realized the noise is coming from the damn podcast...
His first champ feud against dude love was incredible
Conrad sounds like he's yawning in certain spots.....like he didn't have enough sleep the night before....:)
Wow. Never heard Conrad so checked-out of an episode.
Nice to hear this insight I’ve never noticed the money flying out of Tyson’s suit 😂😂😂
Watch the home video of king of the ring 98. The crowd was PISSED when Austin lost. Wish Bruce would've talked more about the decision to give Kane the title for one night. Doesn't make sense.
It was to get a rating the next night on Raw by having Austin win the title back.
They were getting ratings anyway. Did the rating really pop that much when they made Kane champ for 24 hours? I don't think it did
Hey you asked, I'm telling you why. WHether it popped or not, the reason Kane won the title was to get a rating on RAW for the rematch the next night. Very well known, Austin has said it numerous times on his podcasts that is why.
It was also to set Austin and The Undertaker on the Highway To Hell to SummerSlam and start the Are The Undertaker and Kane in cahoots? angle
Mikey P chat me up gorgeous 😘😘😘
That a roll of quarters in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
Ease up on the background noise/rustling, but great show
Am I the only 1 who think Conrad didn't want 2 be here and it really shows smh and this is a episode I was looking forward 2 and it sucks
Bruce busy back on WWE schedule and Conrad busy prepping Starrcast II?
Around 50:00 Bruce mentioned the blue strap belt may have been getting repaired, I believe it, you ever actually watch how Stone Cold treated that championship belt, he throws it down with force...and he isn't the only one who's hard on the belts over time...Awesome episode you guys even with some of the technical difficulties that sounded like a crunching breathing chip bag.
My 2 favorite years in WWF history are 1997 and 1998. Basically the slow build and rise to what we know as the attitude era.
Conrad will question and say that the undertaker putting Stonecold on the symbol and raise him in the air is a bad idea. But he never questioned himself whether or not eating 15 plates of nachos is a good idea or not.
The way that Austin was handled by WCW epitomises why they eventually folded. Would the WWE be the force it is now if Austin had never been released by WCW?
Ceno Bite the rock was a star before Austin getting hurt he was getting major heat from the nation of domination. I think a better argument would be for triple h
Conrad seems so enthused
The sound on 5
this episode sounds like they diving at the bottom of the ocean
Was Konnan in the room with these guys when they recorded this?
Conrad: "Chat me up Bruce: 😴😴😴😴😴😴😴😴😪😪😪😪"
You’re listening to Something to Wrestle with..
Bruce Prichard
SHAKAKAAAHHHNNN
Conrad on the April 6th 1998 Raw With Austin in the suit and tie "and some shenanigans happened" seriously talk about just glossing over a classic segment!
I miss that old WWF booking where things ended at WrestleMania. Maybe down the line you revisit that feud but it ended for the time at WrestleMania.
Should've been a triple threat with Foley at Mania 15. Cool they let Mick get in there at the end, but he deserved a spot in that match. Not just for what he did at King of the Ring 98, but also nearly getting murdered by Rocky at Rumble 99. Foley is lucky to be alive after those chairshots.
The comments about Conrad's (lack of) enthusiasm, the echo/breathing in the background, and whether Conrad was eating/playing poker/Chaturbate are better than this show, and I enjoyed this show.
Thanks this is my go to on the air plane
Maybe try not to make your 9th trip through the Buffet Line next time you record your Podcast Conrad..
what the f*** is that noise in the background?!
My hairy balls rubbing your toes Michael 😇😘
They had an episode before where the audio was meh but u know what I'm not going to complain. Between both of their schedules no telling the reason why. I'm just glad to still get weekly shows even with Bruce going back
No talk about the Monday night raw after First Blood and that hot crowd in Cleveland? Austin stuns taker? WTF?!?
He did...for like 10 seconds. Conrad sucked this episode.
Conrad was too busy eating
Over the edge 98 Is one of the most underrated PPVsever
*gives Conrad a chance*
*gets blue chew commercial 3 minutes in*
Damn Conrad, your heavy breathing is intense, should we be worried?
I would respectfully say yes, he is over weight and weighs over 300lbs, and is a big man, he needs to check his heart and needs a check up, the breathing hard is very concerning. Usually over weight men who breath like that will end up having heart attacks... I sure hope not, Conrad is a great man, so I'm worried. I pray he gets a check up.
@@junegiovanni6475 I pray he gets in a gym and starts eating right. That'll do a lot more in the long run than a general checkup will.
The guy is easily over 300 pounds. Heavy breathing or no heavy breathing if you like Conrad you should be worried. That kind of weight is very unhealthy, especially at his age.
@Robert Johnson the truth can be brutal.
Anybody who says “Austin was a crybaby about picking who he worked with!” They weren’t watching these years live and don’t realize how much money austin made the wwf and he’s still 25 years later (life sentence lol) selling merchandise as a top 3 leader along with his podcast that because of his respect, he gets good podcast wi TV honest answer except for that one weird Ambrose episode that Ambrose was either really nervous or just trying to be a tough guy. Meanwhile, Ambrose grew up tough he claims and I’m sure it’s true because we all have something tough, rich or poor as kids but he was very rude to austin..
Conrads breathing is to the point he should start doing a podcast with Dr Nowzardain
Yeah I understand that lol but the Stone Cold 98/99 episode is worth enduring his heavy breathing.
@Julio Romero Go fuck yourself
Holy hell. Conrad just seems like he's eating/doesn't wanna be here the entire fucking show and is breathing so hard the entire time.
who's eating chips?
Seriously,what the fuck?
It sounds like an online poker game, like the sound effect of poker chips being bet or collected.
In eating pork skins
Bruce is wrong when he said taker vs austin as baby faces for the title isn’t a crowd reaction that wants one half and the another half to win. Takers enterance was always great and lighters were up however, the audience wanted austin to win..
Hey conrad can we get a undertaker 99" year gimmick lord of darkness. Episode
Your shots the bridge scene on Jefferson avenue and East Grand boulevard on the Belle isle bridge in Detroit Michigan, down the street from Joe Louis arena
Proof?
@@rackballjones6585 what's understood doesn't have to be explained. I'm not in the business of convincing. I would just check Google and the WWE Network.
Conrad sounds like he's about to have a heart attack.
is it Bruce or Conrad that's playing the online poker in the background while they're recording the podcast??
Heard a story of Bischoff, Nash , Hogan riding in a jet while WCW was on top. Eric says “I’m gonna put Vince out of business I’ve got him where I want him!” Hogan replied “bro, you’re just making him mad.” All the while Vince is building up Austin, lining up Tyson, Getting ready for the kill shot. Vince McMahon is the man!
If you didn't witness the Austin era u missed out
I think in all seriousness, it sounds like Conrad has an oxygen mask on or he’s doing a breathing treatment for asthma.
Sounds like Conrad is playing with his poker chips.😂😂
Steve legally changed his last name to Austin so technically now he is Steve Austin. Not bullshitting you look it up.
Can we PLEASE get a Kane 97-98 episode I’m begging ya guys
The fuck is that noise? Thought it was a damn Raccoon under my bed lmao.🤣🤣
They should do a show with mr. McMahon
Conrad juggling poker chips
What is that noise??
It sounds like one of those wooden tubes thaT has rice or something in it that’s supposed to sound like rain. Anybody know what I’m talking about?
Conrad seems like he can’t wait for this episode to be over with, and the noise in the background is wild.. it’s like Conrad was multi-tasking and doing something else. He would ask a question setting up Bruce to go on a 2-3 minute long answer just so he could take care of whatever else he was doing. He didn’t really engage or follow up with anything Bruce said.
I assumed it would be the other way around with Bruce going back to WWE but Bruce seemed more engaged than Conrad did. Hopefully it was just due to what had to have been a hectic wrestlemania week.
1:21:00 Kills me. Conrad describes a regular RAW, which was utter chaos in hindsight.
We need a Kane 97-98
Oh yes man !!
Whenever Sgt. Slaughter got a stunner from Austin, I didn’t realize this until I was an adult and understood wrestling more but Austin would do push-ups out of respect for Sarg!
Bruuuuce I am your father!
-Conrad