What Happened When

As our beloved show comes to it's supposed eventual end, Conrad and Tony are in rare form again as they cover Uncensored 96; featuring the The Alliance to end Hulkamania vs. Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, the former MegaPowers in a triple cage of doom or some such nonsense. Widely panned as one of the worst PPV's of all time, let us not forget the importance of the Main Event, which pitted the aforementioned Mega Powers vs. Ric Flair, Double A, Brian Pillman (kinda), Kevin Sullivan, The Barbarian, Meng, Lex Lugar, Ze Gangsta (The Greek god of workrate, Zeus), and Kamala...err The Final Solut...err The Ultimate Solution. There were other matches as well including Eddy Guerrero and someone billed as "The Hulk Hogan of Mexico". But this is What Happened When Monday, so you will hear wedding talk, Graviton talk, and how one might get herpes from a frog splash. All this and more as we stifle our meloncholy feelings about Tony's decision on another hilarious episode of What Happened When Mondays with Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson!

Conrad and Tony are back with one of their most outrageous watch alongs yet, as the countdown continues toward the end of our beloved institution. It's 1997 in WCW so things are coming to a peak in the most exciting way, and yet, terrible things are happening everywhere. Watch with the guys as they wax poetic on Prince Iaukea, High Voltage, Jim Powers, Mike jones, a drug dealing empire, a potential phony's bachelor party, and Hard Body Harrison. There are laughs galore, and we will enjoy them while we can, on another pentultimate episode of What Happened When Mondays with Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson!

Because of the upcoming wedding, there are only a few shows left, and in this one, Tony and Conrad talk about Uncensored 1997 in one of our most hilarious shows yet. Mortal Kombat talk (and singing), american males talk (and singing), and much more outrageousness highlight what is yet another water mark as one of the best shows in podcasting history reaches it's conclusion. Then there the event: Prince Iakaua, Glacier, and of course the triangle match between the NWO, team Piper (the Horsemen), and team WCW (down a man because, you know, WCW) as the powerhouse promotion starts it's descent into the abyss. It's a funny, show, an unforgettable show, and it's one of the last, so enjoy this episode of What Happened When Mondays while you can!

A company that held a Pay Per View with several of wrestling's future stars, a deep talent roster and a five star match... Is this a rib? No, it is the bipolar early 90's WCW, as Tony and Conrad cover WrestleWar 1991 featuring what many consider the best Wargames of all time, as well as many peculiar matches involving some of the greatest of all time. Is it Brian Pillman's coming out party, or Scott Steiner's? How did Tony know before almost anyone else that Dusty was coming back? Why did Larry Zbysko replace Double A in the main event? These are some of the questions answered as Tony recalls EVERYTHING from this era of WCW and provides maybe the best insight in the history of our fine show, on the, another fine episode of What Happened When Mondays with Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson!

Coming off of their biggest Pay Per View ever, WCW begins the process of unravelling. But first, an interest worthy PPV in early 1998. Lots going on here including the Scott Steiner turn, dissension in the NWO, Booker T's coming out party makes this a fun watch and an even more fun watch along when you have the man who was there Tony Schiavone along with his cohort in crime, Conrad Thompson. The biggest wrestling star in the world a month previous, Bret Hart, sits home for this one, but that doesn't mean you should on another legendary episode of What Happened When Mondays... plus stay tunes for a fun musical tribute to two of our favorite WHW characters, School Board and Ham Cube.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times in WCW. Some of the greatest wrestlers, silliest gimmicks, and Wrestlecrap worthy promotional films. Join Tony as he revisits an interesting time in WCW history on another fun watch along with Conrad. "We want Flair", Cactus vs. Orndorff in a falls count anywhere, Muta, Wyndham, and of course let us not forget the infamous White Castle of Fear match featuring Sting and Vader while both were arguably at the top of their game. It's anybody's guess as to what people were thinking, but luckily for us we have Conrad and Tony to guide us through it on another laugh filled peek behind the curtain episode of What Happened When Monday!

"You're out! You're no longer a horseman!" were the words spoken on the outset of this show in a perfectly executed angle that could only be ruined by a cataclysmic injury happening on the same show 2 hours later....and it did. Clash of Champions had it all, from Mick Foley's least favorite match against Mil Mascaras, to a young Undertaker as Mark Callous running the ropes like a thoroughbred and showing flashes of what was to become the Phenom. In addition the "mystery" of Doom may finally be solved against one of the greatest tag teams of all time: School Board and Ham Cubes. See everything great and terrible about WCW all in the same show as Tony and Conrad watch along and give you the companion piece you never wanted, but always needed on another hilarious and insightful episode of What Happened When Mondays with Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson! "We tried to warn you!"

Crockett era fans (and even those later WCW fans who want to learn more of their wrestling history) can rejoice as Tony and Conrad dive into one of the most crucial events in wrestling history, the 1988 Bunkhouse Stampede. You have Flair vs. Hawk, Eaton vs. Koloff, and the finals of the main event: A come as you are battle royal-esque cage match where anything goes. But the real story was behind the scenes as Crockett and WWF were maneuvering and strategizing against each other, and this event was in many ways the most crucial battleground, with one decisive winner. You know it won't be all serious, because this is Conrad and Tony, who can make any subject fun as you will see yet again, on What Happened When?....... Mondays!

Back by popular demand is Tony Schiavone answering YOUR questions! Conrad has a record of picking legendary questions that will give us some unforgettable answers as Tony fields questions like: What match does he wish he called, what current wrestlers would compose a Schiavone designed 4 horsemen, and of course he finally settles the bet on who would win in a shoot fight, Bob Caudle or Gordon Solie? Nothing is off limits, a Tony rant or two is to be had, and the "I don't know's" have minimum toleration on like, this special "Q and A" like, episode of like, What Happened When with Tony Schiavone!

Souled out 1998 may be one of the best shows in the post Starrcade 97 era of WCW, and there is a lot to like about this show, so it's no wonder why. Flair vs. Hart, Giant vs. Nash Debacle, 8 man luchadore extravaganza, Rey vs. Jericho, and so much more. But this is What Happened when Mondays with Tony and Conrad so there might be a Lois run in, there could be a GOAT call in, and there definitely is unrelated rant or two relating to what is now a "collector's Edition" of a former WHW Mondays shirt. This will be an episode that will be talked about, and certainly one that should not be mossed. See for yourself as we start off the new year with bang on What Happened When Mondays with Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson!

Join Tony and Conrad as they reveal never before heard behind the scenes stories about the creation of and life and death of wrestling's most maligned show of all time WCW THUNDER! Not only that, but be entertained as Tony and Conrad put this abysmal and catastrophic experiment through their hilarious judgement machine with the benefit of hindsight and hilarity! Definitly an episode not to be missed....this week on What Happened When Mondays with Tony Schiavone!

Tony Schiavone was out of wrestling. Conrad Thompson had an idea for a podcast. This unique podcast documentary on WHW with Tony Schiavone takes you through the twists, turns, success, and evolution of one of the most unique podcasts in the world. From the beginning contact to the final result of the funniest most entertaining listens you can have, enjoy the backstory of the highlights of the show from Goldberg to Halloween Havoc 95 and all points in between. The show's most memorable moments, pivotal decision points, and interviews with Tony and Conrad as well as others in the WHW family are integrated with a musical backdrop to not only highlight a remarkable first year, but to celebrate and document Tony Schiavone coming home to the world of professional wrestling; on THIS special episode of WHW Mondays, The History of What Happened When!

Join Tony Schiavone as he re-visits the 20 Year Anniversary of the biggest show in the history of our great sport, Starrcade 1997! After a 17 month build, the nWo storyline had all built to this. It would be biggest financial success in WCW history but did it deliver creatively? The entire event would be shrouded in controversy: WCW had to go to great lengths to get Malenko in the ring, Raven was advertised but not ready, Flair was out with an injury for his rubber match with Hennig, Bischoff is wrestling his first match ever, Konnan no-shows a match on a day's notice, Randy Savage isn't booked but finds himself with a ton of leverage, Rey Mysterio and Booker T are spectators in the crowd, the guy who started this "invasion" angle isn't booked on this show but fills in when Kevin Nash no-shows for indigestion, Bret Hart makes his WCW PPV debut... as a referee, Bischoff can't pull off the original twist for the main event, Hogan doesn't think Sting is tan enough, Bischoff doesn't think Sting is in shape, and Nick Patrick "botches" the finish of the most anticipated main event in history... or does he? There's so much going on for WCW and many would say this show was the beginning of the end, but WCW would go on to set new records just eight days later and all through the Summer. So decide for yourself as we dig deep into Starrcade 1997, was it the best of times? Or the worst of times? Enjoy over three hours of this very special edition of What Happened When with Tony Schiavone! Tell Your Friends to Subscribe: www.WHWMonday.com Buy a Shirt, Tony Will Call: www.LoisRules.com Like Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WHWMonday Follow Us on Twitter (Book a Nitro Party with Tony!): www.twitter.com/WHWMonday Save Some Money with Conrad: www.SaveWithBruce.com

The "go home show" for Starrcade 97, This Nitro features the final build up for the long awaited Sting vs. Hogan and Bischoff vs. Zbysko matches the following Sunday, and also features the much talked about "NWO Nitro" segments which was universally hated and may have been a turning point in the Monday Night Wars. This is WHW Monday though, so in addition we have a Lois run in, Tony getting signed up for a new Job, a motorcycle mishap, and a non stop stream of laughs that can only be inspired by WCW and can only be delivered by Conrad Thompson and Tony Schiavone on a very special Christmas Day edition of What Happened When Mondays!

Tony and Conrad return for another of their hilarious watch alongs, and this time they are watching Starrcade 1999! All of you Monday night war era fans are going to love this one, and Tony and Conrad really cut loose and have a good time, and you will too! Whether you watch along or just listen, you will laugh and be entertained by the craziness on the screen combined with an unhinged Tony and Conrad. On a serious note, while taping of this show occurred before the announcement of former WCW star and WHW Monday icon Tom Zenk's death on Sunday, the show includes a word from Tony on the passing of the former Mr. Minnesota, as well as a musical tribute at the beginning of the show, and a classic Tom Zenk/Tony Schiavone musical moment at the end of the show. All this and more on a very special What Happened Monday with Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson dedicated to the memory and the legacy of the one and only "Z-Man", Tom Zenk.