Episode 135- Backlash 1999

The FIRST Women's Rumble is easily the highlight of the 2018 Royal Rumble. Loaded with pops, returns, and a fantastic winner. The Men's Rumble finishes strong, but there is some serious Filler to prolong this card. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Skilsel from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/).

We have the first ever Backlash! The undercard is diverse, with HoFers, classic gimmicks, and definitive Guys. The Triple Main event goes 1/3, but that one is an absolute HOMER: Rock v Austin. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Skilsel from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/).

It's the 4-Year Anniversary, the unofficial kick-off of Summer, and the dawn of a new era of markdom. SummerSlam 2016 was a canon event, but how well did it age? Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Skilsel from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/).

PEAK ATTITUDE ERA WARNING. For the good reasons. An electric opener, corporate DX, and a battle of Canadian Chris' fill up the undercard. And in the main event, a High Wattage Ironman Match. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Skilsel from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/).

Maybe it isn't worth Remembering. While this is a solid card for ECW, something is just off, maybe the IMPENDING DOOM clearly on the horizon. The stalwarts are featured, Awesome-Tanaka doesn't miss, and we open with... Spike Dudley? Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Skilsel from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/).

Back to back New Japan? Your ears don't deceive you, we got the World Cup of Pro Wrestling. A couple of young studs steal the show, the overarching story is intriguing, and you get a nice slice of NJPW. Wait, what do you mean that wasn't the main event? Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Skilsel from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/).

NJPW makes the trek to the Cow Palace, and they bring the WHOLE gang. We got tag matches galore of various power levels, Hiromu retaining his belt on a broken freakin' neck, and a dream match between Kenny Omega and Cody Rhodes. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Skilsel from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/).

This is a crime against humanity. Almost two hours of unwatchable wrestling, culminating with a kick that change the wrestling landscape forever. And not in a good way. BUT THE ITALIANS ARE COOL SO STARRCADE '99 GETS A PASS. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Skilsel from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/).

We jump across the pond for some NXT Takeover, London edition. Despite only one Northern Islands wrestler (hi, Finn), the UK crowd is a force. Asuka and Joe bring auras, Dash and Dawson shatter dreams, and Bayley does her best John Cena impression. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Skilsel from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/).

"The Biggest Party of the Summer" lived up to it's name in 1998. Well, mostly. We have a DOOZY of a Co-Main featuring The Rock, Trips, 'Taker, and Stone Cold in some larger than life matches. We also have a Hair vs. Hair Match, more D'Lo being cool, and a LION'S DEN. Two And A Half Marks is not affiliated with the WWE/WWF/WCW/TNA/AEW/any promotion or any of the professional wrestlers named in this podcast. Music courtesy of Skilsel from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/).