The Bubba Cast

Sup, Bubba?! This week on The Bubba Cast, Lacy and Zerpie revisit the October 12, 1998 episode of WWF Monday Night Raw—the unforgettable night the Big Boss Man returned to the WWF! Stone Cold Steve Austin arrives at the Nassau Coliseum in a cement truck and gives Vince McMahon’s prized Corvette a permanent makeover, Ken Shamrock battles through a one-night tournament to become the new Intercontinental Champion, Mr. Socko makes his in-ring debut, and The Rock reluctantly teams with Austin against Kane and The Undertaker. Just when the Rattlesnake appears ready to overcome the odds, McMahon’s mysterious masked security guard storms the ring with a nightstick. The mask comes off, Jim Ross loses his mind, and the Big Boss Man officially returns as the newest—and most dangerous—enforcer of McMahon’s law. Join us as we relive one of the wildest nights of the Attitude Era and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the Big Boss Man’s career!

What's up, Bubba?! This week on The Bubba Cast, Lacy and Zerpie head back to June 21, 1986, as World Championship Wrestling barrels toward the Great American Bash. The Four Horsemen are running wild, Ric Flair is at peak Flair, Dusty Rhodes is riding through the stratosphere on the end of a lightning bolt—and Big Bubba Rogers calmly eats a very real wooden chair shot without even losing his hat. Lacy also shares her thoughts on the Big Boss Man episode of Dark Side of the Ring and what it has been like watching her father’s story reach an entirely new generation of wrestling fans. Then Zerpie puts her wrestling knowledge to the test with a superstar entrance-music quiz. Classic wrestling, family history, questionable Russian accents, and seven glorious matches—some considerably more glorious than others. You can support The Bubba Cast by liking and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts! 

Sup, Bubba!? This week we're back at Center Stage for the final stop before Clash of the Champions XXVI, and WCW is stacking the deck. Ric Flair, Sting, and The Boss unite for Ray's shocking WCW debut, taking on Rick Rude, Steve Austin, and a mystery partner hand-picked by Col. Rob Parker. Along the way, we witness the continued rise of Vader, the heel turn of Ron Simmons, the debut of Jungle Jim Steel, and some unforgettable promos that only 1994 wrestling could deliver. We'll also break down: The Boss settling into his new WCW role just one week after his debut. Steve Austin before the Attitude Era—already showing flashes of greatness. Why the Nasty Boys vs. Cactus Jack & Maxx Payne was one of WCW's wildest rivalries. Brian Pillman preparing to make Colonel Rob Parker wear a chicken suit. Jesse Ventura delivering some unintentionally hilarious commentary. And plenty of behind-the-scenes context, history, and stories you won't catch just watching the show. Join us as we revisit another chapter in Ray Traylor's career and continue the road toward one of WCW's biggest television events of 1994.

Sup, Bubba?! On this episode of The Bubba Cast, we dive into WrestleMania VII, taking place March 24, 1991 in Los Angeles at the LA Memorial Sports Arena. From the opening bell to the main event, this card is stacked with moments that feel larger than life—and somewhere between the red, white, and blue overload, the random celebrity cameos, and a full-on intermission (??), sits one of Lacy’s dad’s most iconic matches with a cameo by Andre the Giant. We’ve got The Rockers flying, The Undertaker quietly beginning a decades-long win streak, and a career-ending war between Randy Savage and Ultimate Warrior that somehow turns into one of the most emotional moments in WrestleMania history. And then there’s the main event—Hulk Hogan vs. Sgt. Slaughter—a full-on red, white, and blue fever dream where wrestling blurs into real-world tension. But beyond the spectacle, this episode continues the journey of understanding why Big Boss Man mattered in this era—standing toe-to-toe with Mr. Perfect and the entire Heenan Family in a match that’s less about gold and more about justice. Because if Bobby Heenan doesn’t stop running his mouth about Boss Man’s mom… he’s gonna get it.

Sup, Bubba?! On this episode of The Bubba Cast, we are covering Armageddon 1999. The main event might be Vince McMahon vs. Triple H… but let’s be real—we sat through all three hours to get to the real main event: Big Boss Man vs. The Big Show and the unhinged “dear ole daddy” feud that somehow made it onto pay-per-view television. If you’ve been riding with us, you already know—we covered the funeral incident back in Episode 9. This week is the payoff. The closeout. The final chapter of one of the most absurd, over-the-line storylines the World Wrestling Federation ever put on screen. We spend real time breaking all of it down—the buildup, the disrespect, what they were going for, and how it actually lands… especially when the match itself barely lasts longer than a commercial break.  And yeah, the rest of the card is exactly what you’d expect from 1999: A battle royal where the rules are optional Kurt Angle getting booed for being technically perfect A women’s segment that… didn’t age great (unless you're a man) Kane vs. X-Pac with completely backwards stipulations Chris Jericho vs. Chyna quietly carrying the wrestling side And a main event that turns into a full arena-wide fight with a swerve that changes everything.  This one’s messy. It’s ridiculous. It crosses every line. And somehow… it’s still required viewing.