The Hart Foundation Hunts for Shawn Michaels

New to Wrestling Podcast

In this action-packed episode of the New to Wrestling Podcast, we dive into the May 5th, 1997 edition of Raw is War, marking the final stop before the “A Cold Day in Hell” pay-per-view. Hosts Xavier and Kelsey guide us through a night full of chaos and intense rivalries.
The episode kicks off with Rockabilly facing Ahmed Johnson, with Johnson dominating despite an unexpected wardrobe change. We witness the Hart Foundation’s relentless yet comically flawed search for Shawn Michaels, leading to unexpected skirmishes and humorous commentary from the hosts.
The podcast also highlights an intriguing Ken Shamrock promo, revealing his troubled past and his upcoming submission-only match against Vader. The match between Vader and Goldust becomes a spectacle as tensions with Ken Shamrock escalate.
Listeners get a rare, heartfelt interview with Dustin and Terri Runnels, offering a peek behind the Goldust persona and the challenges Dustin faced growing up in the shadow of his legendary father, Dusty Rhodes. The hosts commend this unique insight into the character’s creation and the emotional depth it adds to the Goldust storyline.
The episode continues with Ahmed Johnson cleverly disguised to defeat Crush, leading to hilarious reactions from Xavier and Kelsey. The Hart Foundation’s antics persist, culminating in a heated confrontation involving Shawn Michaels and the Legion of Doom.
The main event features the British Bulldog vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin, ending in a massive brawl involving the Hart Foundation, the Legion of Doom, and even the Undertaker, who retrieves his stolen title in a dramatic fashion.
Tune in to this episode for all the thrills, spills, and insightful commentary leading up to the “A Cold Day in Hell” pay-per-view. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Also, check out our upcoming After Dark series episode on Bam Bam Bigelow and catch up on our previous episode about the Dynamite Kid. See you next time!

The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!