Tales from the Attitude Era

Pro wrestling shows dominate the top sports podcast charts, but none are from the perspective of the show's writer, until now. Tommy Blacha has written on Conan O'Brien, Da Ali G Show, The Eric Andre Show, and co-created Adult Swim's Metalocalypse. He was also the head writer of WWE (then WWF) during their big boom period, affectionately referred to as The Attitude Era.


Tommy was a significant figure in the Attitude Era, primarily known for his work as a comedy writer and performer. He played a crucial role in shaping the entertainment aspect of the WWF product during this time. Joined by co-host Rob Pasbani (Metal Injection, Squared Circle Pit), the two look back on the unique moment in time. discussing the creative mindset behind some of the biggest stories of the Attitude


Tales from the Attitude Era is a weekly one-hour podcast looking back at a specific famous moment or storyline from the period in WWE when Blacha was head writer, between 1999 and 2001, producing some of wrestling's most iconic personalities, both in front of and behind the camera. There was a sense of heightened sensationalism surrounding the industry during this time. Fans were eager to learn about the backstage politics, personal relationships, and locker room dynamics that fueled the drama on-screen.


Every week. Rob Pasbani will lead the show offering a recap of events, and reactions from critics & fans of the time. Blacha will then offer his unique insider perspective explaining the hows and whys of famous moments involving larger-than-life figures like Vince McMahon, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and Triple H. whose influence extended beyond the ring and into the boardroom. Fans were captivated by learning about their roles in shaping the direction of the company and the industry as a whole further fueled fans' fascination with the backstage of the Attitude Era.

Tommy Blacha

Tommy Blacha is the former head of creative for WWE from 1999 - 2001, at the largest point in the company's history. Blacha previous wrote on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and since went on to co-create shows like Metalocalypse and Moonbeam City. Blacha also wrote on Da Ali G Show and The Eric Andre Show.

Rob Pasbani

Rob Pasbani is the creator and co-founder of Metal Injection, exiting the company in 2022. With 20 years of experience covering heavy metal, Pasbani decided to focus on his other passion, pro wrestling. You can hear his other podcast, Squared Circle Pit, which focuses on the intersection between rock and pro wrestling, featuring interviews with wrestlers talking about their favorite rock and rock stars talking about their favorite wrestlers.