Talking Taker

042 - Badd Blood: In Your House

It's Hell In A Cell! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White on their journey through every Undertaker PPV as they cover the incredible spectacle of the first ever Hell In A Cell with Taker vs. Shawn Michaels from Badd Blood: In Your House October 1997. It's been discussed and broken down every which way, but the Creatures Of The Night try to add their own unique and personal spin on this influential and legendary match. Along the way they break down some killer dueling promos, the rise of the "Initial Outlaws" DX, Shawn's boxer briefs, the historic MSG episode of Raw, the tragic death of Brian Pillman, Rick Rude's haliburton, Sable's Laser Tag mission, a new McMahonism, JR's bicycle ride, HBK's bladejob, some overlooked criticisms of the match and more. We've also got the story of one listener who shares his live experience at the show. Plus, "That's gotta be, that's gotta be KAAAANE!" Download, enjoy, and Taker Easy!
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041 - One Night Only

It's a true international incident as we head across the pond for One Night Only! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White on their journey through every Undertaker PPV match as they cover a historic hidden gem from September 1997 U.K.-exclusive show as The Undertaker takes on Bret Hart for the very last time. Along the way we'll discuss the backstage drama surrounding this show, why it was left off the home video release, how it perfectly played into Bret and Taker's previous matches, more McMahon mispronunciations, Gerald Brisco nearly dying, and a truly terrible finish to a sneaky great match. Plus we dive deep into The Undertaker's "Fab Four" interview special which was also broadcast exclusively in the U.K. where The Phenon truly opens up for the first time and we learn answers to some of our most burning questions about Taker's relationship with Brother Love, what's inside the urn, where The Dead Man disappeared to in 1994, and the biggest question of all - what exactly IS The Undertaker? Download, enjoy, and Taker Easy!
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040 - Ground Zero: In Your House

It's an episode covering a number of historic origins as we hit the appropriately named Ground Zero! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White on their journey through every Undertaker PPV match as they cover the chaotic first ever meeting between The Phenom and The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels at the September 1997 In Your House. Along the way we talk about the origins of D-Generation X and The Rock and how The Undertaker triggered both, an earth-shattering chairshot, The Dead Man's first blood, Rick Rude's insurance commercial, horrible fan behavior, Friday Night's Main Event, Taker and Mankind teaming up, Bret Hart's Pearl Jam connection, and the ever-looming presence of Paul Bearer and Kane. Plus Alex and Travis reminisce about their "Ground Zero" moment as they tell the story of their friendship beginning right around the time of this PPV. Download, enjoy, and Taker Easy! 
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039 - SummerSlam 1997

Hart & Soul! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White on their journey through every Undertaker PPV match as they cover the classic main event of "The SummerSlam" 1997 as The Dead Man defends his WWF Championship against the man with all of Canada behind him Bret "The Hitman" Hart with Shawn Michaels as the Guest Referee. Along the way we're covering one of the greatest stretches of Raw ever, Undertaker as an afterthought, deportation stipulations, Paul Bearer's "proof", Shawn Michaels' dirty mouth, the rise of Dude Love and The Patriot, a classic Flag match, another new nickname for Taker, and one of the greatest finishes to a match we've ever seen. Plus we share some of your memories of this match as well! Download, enjoy and Taker Easy! 
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038 - IYH: Canadian Stampede

Saddle up, partners! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White on their journey through every Undertaker PPV match on this wild and historic ride toward the July 1997 In Your House: Canadian Stampede. This week the match isn't so much the story as the fiery revelation from Paul Bearer of The Undertaker's dark family secret so we're dissecting that incredible storyline from every angle. And along the way we're  also covering the match that never was with Ahmed Johnson, what WCW was putting up on PPV this month, Vader's Hall Of Fame argument, a Nation divided, the surefire trick to getting anyone over, the forgotten connection between The Dead Man and the D.O.A., and a match Alex and Travis don't agree on. Plus we share some initial reactions to the Casket Match with Rusev from the Greatest Royal Rumble on a jam-packed episode. Taker Easy! 
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037 - King Of The Ring 1997

The Undertaker battles his greatest foe - RACISM! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White on their journey through every Undertaker PPV match as they cover the WWF Championship battle from King Of The Ring in June 1997 between the leader of The Nation of Domination Faarooq and "The White Savior" The Undertaker. Along the way they'll cover Vince McMahon's cure to race relations in America, some of the most ridiculous Undertaker promos of all time, Ahmed Johnson's confusing musings, some truly terrible Russo-riffic commercials, Sunny's Super Soaker, overpriced inflatable chairs, a shocking Shotgun match, and much more. Oh, and we'll cover the return of Paul Bearer and the first revelations of a secret that will change The Undertaker and the World Wrestling Federation FOREVER! That's kind of important, I guess. Download, enjoy, Taker Easy, and remember that Wetter Is Better! 

036 - IYH: A Cold Day In Hell

Grab your parka and toboggan - it's A Cold Day In Hell! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White on their journey through every Undertaker PPV match as they cover the May 1997 In Your House and The Undertaker's first pay per view match against Stone Cold Steve Austin. Along the way we cover the Hart Foundation's heavy involvement in the match, the surprising submissions and psychology on display, the case of the Dead Man's disappearing belt, Ahmed Johnson's new attire, Dok Hendrix's poetry, Earl Hebner's double birds, and much more. Plus we break down an infamous international incident in Kuwait with The Undertaker and Vader! Download, enjoy and Taker Easy! 
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035 - IYH: Revenge Of The Taker

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White on their journey through every Undertaker PPV match as they cover The Phenom's first title defense of 1997 against his greatest rival Mankind at the April In Your House: Revenge Of The Taker. Along the way we're talking fireball failures, headfirst table spots, skeleton keys, creepy wall hangings, the robotic Mandible Claw, medical facilities, Honky Tonk Man's voice immodulation disorder, Vince McMahon's weird new catchphrase, presidential assasination poetry, the Bret and Shawn saga, and much more. Plus Alex and Travis share their thoughts on The Undertaker's match with John Cena at WrestleMania 34 and where The Dead Man goes from here. Download, enjoy and Taker Easy! 

034 - WrestleMania 13

It's WrestleMania the 13th! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White on their journey through every Undertaker PPV match as they cover The Phenom's first Mania main event - a WWF Championship match against Sycho Sid. Along the way we cover all of the wild buildup from March 1997 including the debut of Raw Is War, Bret Hart's profane tirades, Sid's slip-ups, Shotgun Saturday Night, The Slammy Awards, Vince and HBK's love affair, and much more. Plus we offer up some quick WrestleMania 34 predictions. Download, enjoy, and Taker Easy! 
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033 - He Buries Them Alive Home Video

We’re traveling back to the video store on this week’s Talking Taker! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White as they take a detour on their journey through every Undertaker PPV match to review the 1995 home video release “He Buries Them Alive”. Alex and Travis reminisce about the joys of renting wrestling videos before diving into some rare Dead Man matches against Kwang, Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, and a Coliseum Exclusive casket match against Jerry “The King” Lawler. Along the way we’re covering poisonous spew, Paul Bearer’s reflection, drunk Gorilla Monsoon commentary, Stan Lane, Owen Hart, apple midsections, and much more. Download, enjoy, and Taker Easy!
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