Based off of Bill Simmons' highly popular book, which evolved into a podcast, the “Book of” theme has established a brand that is known to fans. This theme focuses on the history of a sport and the people who have defined that history. The Attitude Era is one of the most celebrated in WWE history, and the catchphrases that helped define it live in the memory of every fan. This show looks to tell the stories behind those words and sounds that propelled wrestling to new heights. Each episode will focus on one catchphrase, with David Shoemaker serving as the host. He will set up the story, use audio to help bring the story to life, and talk to the people who either played a part in the creation of the catchphrase, or were there to witness its impact on the wrestling community.
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Based off of Bill Simmons' highly popular book, which evolved into a podcast, the “Book of” theme has established a brand that is known to fans. This theme focuses on the history of a sport and the people who have defined that history. The Attitude Era is one of the most celebrated in WWE history, and the catchphrases that helped define it live in the memory of every fan. This show looks to tell the stories behind those words and sounds that propelled wrestling to new heights. Each episode will focus on one catchphrase, with David Shoemaker serving as the host. He will set up the story, use audio to help bring the story to life, and talk to the people who either played a part in the creation of the catchphrase, or were there to witness its impact on the wrestling community.
DX Fires the First Shot | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
The Book of Wrestling
55 minutes
3 years ago
DX Fires the First Shot | 25 Catchphrases That Explain the Attitude Era
With WWE in the thick of a ratings war with the rival company WCW, D-Generation X decided to take to the battlefield by attempting an "invasion" when their foes were in a town nearby. David Shoemaker speaks with X-Pac and Road Dogg to get their first-hand perspective of the visit. Then he speaks with Trey Kerby and Chris Hero about an unlikely reason the ratings shifted on this night.
Host: David Shoemaker
Guests: Road Dogg, X-Pac, Trey Kerby, and Chris Hero
Producers: Brian H. Waters, Ben Cruz, Vikram Patel, Devon Renaldo, and Scott Somerville
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The Book of Wrestling
Based off of Bill Simmons' highly popular book, which evolved into a podcast, the “Book of” theme has established a brand that is known to fans. This theme focuses on the history of a sport and the people who have defined that history. The Attitude Era is one of the most celebrated in WWE history, and the catchphrases that helped define it live in the memory of every fan. This show looks to tell the stories behind those words and sounds that propelled wrestling to new heights. Each episode will focus on one catchphrase, with David Shoemaker serving as the host. He will set up the story, use audio to help bring the story to life, and talk to the people who either played a part in the creation of the catchphrase, or were there to witness its impact on the wrestling community.
