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The Rock Wins, Austin Returns: WWE Backlash 2000 Review

The Rock Wins, Austin Returns: WWE Backlash 2000 Review

Update: 2025-10-13
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This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, Rob Pasbani and former WWF writer Tommy Blacha are joined by special guest, comedian and pro wrestler Peter Angelo (@metalpetecomedy), to review one of the greatest pay-per-views of the era: Backlash 2000!


This is the epic culmination of the WrestleMania fallout, where The Rock finally gets his one-on-one match against Triple H for the WWF Championship. The main event explodes into chaos with interference from the entire McMahon family, Patterson & Brisco, and the monumental return of Stone Cold Steve Austin, who helps The Rock finally reclaim the gold.


We also dive into:

- The hilarious and unforgettable sight of The Big Show impersonating Hulk Hogan to face Kurt Angle.

- The satisfying payoff to a month-long storyline as The Dudley Boyz finally put Trish Stratus through a table.

- A technical wrestling classic for the Intercontinental Title between Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit.

- A fantastic, star-making performance from Dean Malenko and Scotty 2 Hotty for the Light Heavyweight Championship.

- Lita getting her revenge on Chyna by stripping her down to her bra and panties in the middle of the ring.


Join us for a deep dive into a pay-per-view that delivered on all fronts, from incredible in-ring action to unforgettable Attitude Era moments.


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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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The Rock Wins, Austin Returns: WWE Backlash 2000 Review

The Rock Wins, Austin Returns: WWE Backlash 2000 Review