Rob and former WWF writer Tommy review the final stop before Backlash: the April 27, 2000, episode of SmackDown! The entire show is built around one massive question: is Stone Cold Steve Austin really in the building?

The McMahon-Helmsley faction spends the night on a frantic hunt for Austin, falling for a series of pranks and red herrings. It all leads to an explosive conclusion where Stone Cold makes his epic return via the TitanTron to destroy the DX Express with a crane, sending a final, destructive message to Triple H.

We also dive into:

- The shocking and seductive swerve in the Dudley Boyz vs. T&A feud, as Trish Stratus makes out with Bubba Ray Dudley to avoid going through a table.

- Dean Malenko winning back the Light Heavyweight Championship from Scotty 2 Hotty.

- Essa Rios scoring a major upset victory over European Champion Eddie Guerrero just days before their pay-per-view match.

- A fantastic Hardcore Match between Matt and Jeff Hardy that ends with Crash Holly stealing back his title.

- A debate on fan feedback: is the in-ring action the "worst part of wrestling?"

Join us for a review of an action-packed go-home show that provided the perfect chaotic final build to one of the greatest pay-per-views of the era.

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Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani.

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