Ep. 31 – “Slapnuts Theater” (July 31, 2000)

Dive headfirst into the chaotic, often baffling world of turn-of-the-century professional wrestling with Keep It 2000: WCW Nitro in the year 2000. Hosts Brian Mann and Nate Milton from POST Wrestling have committed to what they openly call the worst decision of their lives: a complete, episode-by-episode chronicle of WCW Monday Nitro throughout its final, tumultuous year. This isn't just a nostalgic rewatch; it's a deep-dive autopsy of a cultural phenomenon in real-time collapse. Each episode of this podcast breaks down the wild storylines, bewildering creative choices, and behind-the-scenes turmoil that defined WCW in 2000, blending sports analysis with a sharp look at television production gone awry. Listen in as Brian and Nate navigate the infamous "fingerpoke of doom" fallout, the rise and fall of countless factions, and the sheer unpredictability of live TV wrestling at its most volatile. Their commentary is informed, humorous, and often incredulous, offering both longtime fans and curious newcomers a structured path through one of pro wrestling's most fascinating train wrecks. You'll find this podcast to be a specific, detailed archive of a unique moment where sports entertainment, pop culture, and corporate dysfunction spectacularly collided on cable television every single week.