It's Tommy's second week on the job, and we are in the go-home week right before the next PPV, WWF No Mercy 1999. Some behind the scenes stories on the Raw before No Mercy, which featured a showdown with Triple H, Stone Cold Steve Austin and a literal rattlesnake! Also on the show, the Rock N Sock Connection take on British Bulldog and Val Venis with a memorable plate of dog poop involved in the finish. Plus, Jim Ross gets in the ring, Acolytes, Kane, X-Pac, Moolah, Ivory and more!

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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.

In the inaugural episode, Tommy and co-host Rob Pasbani (Squared Circle Pit, ex-Metal Injection) talk about Tommy's time on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, including Tommy convincing producers to book more wrestling on the show. We learn about a trip to a boat show that Tommy and Andy Ritcher took with Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage. Tommy talks about some of the guests booked on Conan including Goldust, Big Show and Vince McMahon himself.

Tommy then explains how he charmed Vince, enough so that Vince invited Tommy to some WWF tapings at the time, where he sat in on the creative meetings. This is where he met Vince Russo, who, unbeknownst to anybody was on the verge of quitting. Find out how Russo himself was responsible for Tommy taking over and Tommy's wild first week with WWE

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Pro wrestling shows dominate the top sports podcast charts, but none are from the perspective of the show's writer.

Tommy Blacha has written on Conan O'Brien, Da Ali G Show, The Eric Andre Show, and co-created Adult Swim's Metalocalypse.

He was also the head writer of WWE (then WWF) during their big boom period, affectionately referred to as The Attitude Era.

Tommy was a significant figure in the Attitude Era, primarily known for his work as a comedy writer and performer. He played a crucial role in shaping the entertainment aspect of the WWF product during this time.

Joined by co-host Rob Pasbani (Metal Injection, Squared Circle Pit), the two look back on the unique moment in time. discussing the creative mindset behind some of the biggest stories of the Attitude Era.

New episodes premieres every Monday at noon Eastern on Youtube and TalesFromTheAttitudeEra.com

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