In Your House: Ground Zero

New to Wrestling Podcast

In this episode of the New to Wrestling podcast, hosts Xavier and Kelsey Silva delve into the September 7, 1997 edition of "In Your House: Ground Zero," offering a detailed exploration of the night's thrilling matches and storylines. The event kicks off with a dramatic Indecent Proposal match between Brian Pillman and Goldust, where personal stakes and unexpected twists keep the audience on edge. The hosts dissect the intense rivalry, highlighting the bizarre stipulations and the underlying tension that fuels the match's narrative.

The episode continues with a breakdown of the night's diverse match card, including a light heavyweight clash between Scott Putsky and Brian Christopher, and a chaotic Triple Threat match featuring Savio Vega, Crush, and Farooq. Xavier and Kelsey provide insightful commentary on the dynamics of each bout, emphasizing the high-energy performances and the strategic maneuvers that define the evening. They also touch on the unadvertised yet delightful match between Max Mini and El Torito, praising the athleticism and entertainment value brought by the competitors.

As the podcast progresses, the hosts turn their attention to the main event, a highly anticipated showdown between The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. They discuss the palpable chemistry between the two legends, noting how their in-ring storytelling captivates the audience. The episode concludes with reflections on the event's impact and a look ahead to future storylines, leaving listeners eager for more wrestling action and analysis.
Match Card:

• Brian Pillman vs. Goldust in an Indecent Proposal match
• Scott Putsky vs. Brian Christopher in a Light Heavyweight match
• Savio Vega vs. Crush vs. Farooq in a Triple Threat match
• Max Mini vs. El Torito
• The Godwins vs. The Headbangers vs. Legion of Doom vs. The Hart Foundation for the vacated Tag Team Championships
• Bret Hart vs. The Patriot for the WWF Championship
• The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels in the main event

Timestamps:

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:21 Shawn Michaels and Undertaker Rivalry
• 6:04 Goldust and Marlena's storyline
• 9:03 Dress and Manhood
• 13:09 Marlena's Involvement and Aftermath
• 21:30 Brian Christopher's Victory and Injury Incident
• 26:14 Faction Formation
• 28:36 Savio Vega's Victory
• 32:18 Crowd reaction and performance
• 37:43 Commissioner Slaughter's Announcement
• 40:36 Stone Cold's Confrontation
• 44:11 JR's injury and commentary
• 47:23 Match rules and eliminations
• 51:12 Backstage Segment
• 55:56 Wrestling match dynamics
• 1:00:12 Bret Hart's opponents
• 1:02:35 Main Event Discussion: Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
• 1:06:58 The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
• 1:11:25 Wrestling Match Commentary
• 1:15:49 Brass knuckles in wrestling
• 1:18:12 Undertaker's Leap

The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!