This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the May 22, 2000, episode of RAW is WAR from Indianapolis. It's the fallout from Judgment Day, and while Triple H is the new champion, The Rock is on a warpath!

In a candid moment, Tommy reveals that this was the specific week he first considered quitting the WWF creative team due to burnout and the chaotic backstage environment. We discuss the mindset of the writing team during this period and how the "machine" kept rolling despite the lack of long-term planning.

We also dive into:

- The Rock's hilarious and violent assault on Vince McMahon, culminating in him smashing a trash can lid over Vince's head inside a limo.

- The Raw debut of The American Badass Undertaker and his new biker persona.

- Kurt Angle's hilarious "cheap heat" promo on the Indiana Pacers and Bobby Knight.

- The odd pairing of Edge, Christian, and Kurt Angle forming a comedic heel alliance.

- A controversial intergender match where Dean Malenko pins Chyna after a rose-based distraction.

- Hardcore Holly delivering one of the stiffest chair shots of the era to Chris Benoit.

Join us for a fascinating look behind the curtain at a pivotal time in WWF history, both on-screen and in the writer's room.

0:00 - Intro / "The Day After Judgment Day"

1:27 - Tommy Reveals: "I Think I'm Going to Leave Wrestling"

5:03 - The Burnout of Writing for the Attitude Era

13:20 - The Revolving Door of WWE Writers

15:03 - RAW Recap Starts: No Recap Video?!

21:56 - Vince McMahon's Opening Promo

25:28 - The Rock DESTROYS Vince McMahon & His Limo!

29:59 - Trish Stratus & T&A Promo

31:50 - Match 1: The Hardy Boyz vs. T&A (w/ Trish Stratus)

32:53 - Backstage: D'Lo Brown Returns & Wants TV Time

36:55 - Match 2: Eddie Guerrero vs. D'Lo Brown (European Title)

39:18 - The Rock Attacks DX Backstage

39:36 - Kurt Angle, Edge & Christian Mock Indiana (Cheap Heat!)

42:02 - The "Bobby Knight" 5-Second Pose

42:21 - Match 3: Kurt Angle, Edge & Christian vs. Too Cool & Rikishi

42:51 - Rikishi's Stink Face Hygiene Question

45:18 - WWE in Business Week Magazine

47:35 - Shane McMahon Arrives & Gets Attacked by The Rock

49:22 - Match 4: Val Venis vs. Chris Benoit

49:54 - Hardcore Holly KILLS Benoit with a Chair Shot

52:19 - Chris Jericho Attacks Hardcore Holly

52:43 - Match 5: The Dudley Boyz vs. Boss Man & Bull Buchanan

53:34 - Crash Holly Demands a Refund from the APA

54:43 - Match 6: Crash Holly vs. Bradshaw (Hardcore Match)

55:07 - Triple H & The Rock Backstage Reveal

55:38 - Shawn Michaels Denies Screwing The Rock

56:34 - Essa Rios dumps Lita for The Godfather's Hoes

57:28 - Match 7: The Godfather & Essa Rios vs. Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn

58:43 - Lita Turns on Essa Rios!

59:17 - Main Event Promo: The Rock vs. Triple H?

1:01:25 - The Undertaker Returns on RAW!

1:02:08 - The Rock Puts Triple H Through a Table

1:03:52 - Final Thoughts: The "Hold Pattern" Era

1:08:35 - Fan Feedback & Outro

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