The Steve Austin Show

[Bix]

Phil Hickerson / Dennis Condrey / Tojo Yamamoto story is one of the best and funniest rib stories of all time.

I wouldn't necessarily agree with that...

[JerryvonKramer]

Are you suggesting that Condrey sort of raped Hickerson?

[Bix]

Are you suggesting that Condrey sort of raped Hickerson?

No "sort of" if it happened to way Cornette said it did.

[JerryvonKramer]

Now you put it that way, I guess it's a lot more sinister.

 

I think the manner in which Austin was laughing made me laugh too and I didn't think of it in that way.

[BillThompson]

I'll admit, I'm in a rock and a hard place with a story like the Hickerson/Condrey/Tojo. When I heard the story I knew two things at the same time; 1) it was a bad thing and akin to rape, 2) I laughed mightily because I found it funny. Some of it probably boils down to the abilities of Cornette as a storyteller, and the fact that the story does come across as one guy fucking with another guy for comedic effect as opposed to any sinister goal. Still doesn't change that Condrey forced himself on Hickerson, and that does constitute rape. I guess this makes me a shit kicking heel, or terrible person depending on your point of view, because while I do recognize the wrongness of what went down I still find myself chuckling about the whole thing.

[SomethingSavage]

I'll go full heel for it.

 

Within the context of the story, the guys involved, and the business we're dealing with? I find it HO-LARIOUS.

 

I don't care. Bring the heat.

[JerryvonKramer]

It's probably the most I've ever laughed at a rib story. That was my honest reaction.

[El-P]

Within the context of the story, the guys involved, and the business we're dealing with? I find it HO-LARIOUS.

 

The same here. The way Cornette tells it probably helps quite a bit, as was Austin totally cracking up.

 

However, stories of guys like the Rockers drugging up and abusing girls, or Flair exposing himself to fly attendants and stuff like this, yeah, totally repulsive.

[SomethingSavage]

Quick though. Somebody tell Cornette that funny don't make money.

[Bix]

I laughed at the way he told it, too. When I stopped...Yeah.

[bradhindsight]

So Austin really did four parts with Bischoff? I noted there were two on each of his feeds.

[flyonthewall2983]

Yep.

[JerryvonKramer]

I liked how the first 45 minutes of it was basically them talking about hunting. I have zero interest in hunting, but really enjoyed it.

[Matt D]

I liked how the first 45 minutes of it was basically them talking about hunting. I have zero interest in hunting, but really enjoyed it.

 

I inched 45 minutes closer to death. Maybe if he was talking to Steve Blackman or someone, but not Bischoff.

[WingedEagle]

I surprisingly enjoyed the non-wrestling part as well. Austin is just such an easy listen and really facilitates great conversation no matter the guest or subject matter.

[BigBadMick]

I surprisingly enjoyed the non-wrestling part as well. Austin is just such an easy listen and really facilitates great conversation no matter the guest or subject matter.

Could agree more. No interest in hunting, but Bisch and Austin kickin back with a beer or two makes easy listening. And makes me thirsty....

[Dooley]

FINALLY discovered this show thanks to youtube. Listened to the Bret and Cornette ones last night. Did Bret ever come back for a second episode as they talked about? Really enjoyed the rapport that the two had and would love to hear them break down their matches as they discussed.

 

Cornette's was fascinating with the Sputnik Monroe stories from Memphis. And put me in the camp of finding the Condrey/Hickerson/Tojo story hilarious.

 

My sinister side would love to see him have Russo on the program.

[goodhelmet]

I don't want Russo on the Austin show because it would humanize him. Russo cannot be humanized. He should remain the evil that fell upon wrestling.

[Matt D]

You've become very fond of Bischoff lately, huh?

[flyonthewall2983]

Steve just tweeted that he's talking to Leon White tomorrow.

[BillThompson]

Awesome, can't wait for that one.

[JerryvonKramer]

Does anyone know who got the job at WWF that Bischoff went for? It has to be Sean Mooney doesn't it?

[flyonthewall2983]

Didn't he try out after AWA went out of business, shortly before WCW picked him up? I haven't listened to the whole interview yet.

[Bix]

I think it was the job Murray Hodgson got.

[flyonthewall2983]

What did he do for them? He's a name I've come across because of the scandals but didn't know (or just overlooked) he was any kind of on-air talent.