Golden Era Ep 48: WWE SummerSlam 1989

The story of the Vince McMahon Steroid Trial, in 1994, that almost put the most powerful man in professional wrestling in prison and brought down his empire. It is hard to believe some of the biggest names in wrestling including Hulk Hogan took the stand, each having an impact on the verdict as the fate of the WWE hung in the balance. Sean Mooney tells the tale of what went on in the courtroom and behind the scenes in a showdown with the federal government that changed professional wrestling forever. 

Sean Mooney takes a deep dive into Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog at WWE SummerSlam 1992 in this special episode. Get ready for an in-depth discussion on this classic pro wrestling match! 

Golden Era Ep 48 dives deep into WWE SummerSlam 1989, one of the most iconic events of the Golden Era featuring legendary moments, backstage insight, and classic WWF storytelling. Hosted by Sean Mooney and Steve Fall, this episode breaks down the matches, the atmosphere, and the stars who defined an era of professional wrestling that fans still talk about today.

Before there was Nitro. Before the nWo. Before WCW and WWF went head-to-head every Monday night, Hulk Hogan made a move that helped change the course of professional wrestling. In Episode 1 of The Road to the Monday Night War, we go back to Hulk Hogan’s departure from the WWF and trace the events that eventually brought Hulkamania to WCW.

WWE Brawl for All is one of the most controversial and talked-about experiments in wrestling history. In this episode of Golden Era Ep 47, Sean Mooney and Steve Fall break down the real story behind WWE’s legit shoot-fighting tournament that shocked the locker room, derailed careers, and changed how fans view the Attitude Era.

In this episode of Golden Era, Sean Mooney and Steve Fall break down the unforgettable early WWE run of “Macho Man” Randy Savage, including his explosive debut year, rapid rise to Intercontinental Championship success, iconic promos, and the beginning of one of the most legendary careers in wrestling history. We explore Savage’s impact on the Golden Era, his chemistry with Elizabeth, and how he immediately changed the landscape of WWE storytelling and in-ring performance.

Hear the tale of when Wrestling became very real for network correspondent John Stossel after he says "I think this is fake" to the wrong man, Dr D, David Schultz, one of the legit tough guys in professional wrestling. The incident became much more than just a wrestler protecting the business it would rock the world of professional wrestling as the media and the fans really began to question what was real inside and outside of the ring. The encounter cost David Schultz a promising career in the WWE and would put Kay Fabe on the ropes.

This episode breaks down the legendary WWE rivalry between Bret “The Hitman” Hart and Shawn Michaels, including their personal tension, championship battles, locker room politics, and the events that led to one of the most infamous moments in wrestling history—the Montreal Screwjob. From respect turned to real-life hatred, this is the story that defined an era and changed WWE forever.

In this episode of Golden Era, Sean Mooney and Steve Fall break down the legendary first year of The Undertaker in WWE and how he instantly became one of the most iconic and feared characters in wrestling history. From his shocking Survivor Series 1990 debut to the early booking decisions that shaped his mystique, this episode explores how WWE built a future legend from day one.

It was one of the most shocking scenes ever in professional wrestling, "The Macho Man" Randy Savage ravaged in the ring by a King Cobra unleashed by Jake "The Snake" Roberts. It remains one of the most controvesial storylines ever and blurred the lines of reality. Sean Mooney narrates this Wrestling Tale and reveals what happened in the ring and backstage.