Ep. 430: Throwback – Royal Rumble 1999

Episode notes

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A number of wrestlers have been released from their former places of employment. AEW’s Miro, Ricky Starks and Malachi Black are gone; WWE’s Sonya Deville, Authors of Pain, Paul Ellerig, Cedric Alexander, and Isla Dawn are gone.

And while we know that Ricky Starks is NXT bound as of this past Tuesday, where does everyone else fit into the landscape?

Plus, it’s official: Jey Uso will face Gunther for the World Heavyweight Champion! Will this be his true solo ascension?

And speaking of titles, we’ve got thoughts on where the men’s and women’s Intercontinental champions should go from here.

The road to WrestleMania is here!

Main Event: The 1999 Royal Rumble

In 1999 WWE was just beginning to achieve new heights in the attitude era. And that was fully on display with a Royal Rumble that showcased the best and worst that WWE had to offer at the time.

Three Count

Julian put over Gunther’s jacket attack.

Lindsey put over Seth trolling Hulk Hogan.

Danielle put over Wrestling x Kendrick.

Hosted by Danielle Radford, Lindsey Kelk and Julian Burrell

Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

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