E28 - First Blood: June-July '98

Episode 28 - The Career of Stone Cold Steve Austin

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Episode 28 - First Blood: June- July ‘98

This week Mike & JV are covering the First Blood match between Kane & Stone Cold Steve Austin from King of the Ring ‘98. Mr. McMahon has finally gotten the championship from Stone Cold, but not for long. The Undertaker continues to play an ominous role in events. Here is an episode breakdown of our discussion points & Audio Clips: (Network Timestamps Included)

King of the Ring ‘98 - 06/28/98 - Audio: McMahon Promo: (0:15:56-0:21:19)
King of the Ring ‘98 - 06/28/98 - Paul Bearer Promo (01:09:10 - 01:11:31)
King of the Ring ‘98 - 06/28/98 - Audio: Pre match Package (02:14:29-02:18:01)
King of the Ring ‘98 - 06/28/98 - Match: First Blood Match - World Championship Match: Austin vs. Kane (02:18:02)
King of the Ring ‘98 - 06/28/98 - PPV Side Notes Discussion
RAW 266 - 06/29/98 - Audio: Mr. McMahon WWF Championship Presentation Promo (0:04:28- 0:08:17)
RAW 266 - 06/29/98 - Audio Part 2: Kane, Paul Bearer & Mr. McMahon Promo (0:08:19 - 0:11:58)
RAW 266 - 06/29/98 - Audio Part 3: Austin, Kane, Mr. McMahon (0:11:59 - 0:17:23)
RAW 266 - 06/29/98 - Audio: Undertaker In-Ring interview with Michael Cole (01:04:19 - 01:07:50)
RAW 266 - 06/29/98 - Match: World Championship Match: Kane vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin (01:21:52 - 01:33:16)
RAW 266 - 06/29/98 - Side Notes Discussion
RAW 267 - 07/06/98 - Audio Promo: Undertaker, Austin, McMahon (0:04:01- 0:10:40)
RAW 267 - 07/06/98 - Audio: Vince McMahon Announcement of Number One Contender Promo (0:49:32- 0:53:46)
RAW 267 - 07/06/98 - Match: Number One Contender’s Match: Undertaker vs. Kane vs. Mankind (01:23:50- 01:35:08)
RAW 267 - 07/06/98 - Side Notes Discussion
House Show Rundown
“Oh Hell Yeah” Moment of the Week
“Oh Hell No” Moment of the Week
Next Week: Episode 29 - Fully Loaded: July ‘98
Saturday, April 6: Special Edition: Watch Along - Double Creature Feature: Hell in a Cell & First Blood Matches
Podcast Plugs (Talking Taker & Booking the Territory: The Unprofessional Wrestling Podcast)
Social Media Plugs

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