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Road to the Monday Night War Ep 05: Diesel Wins WWE Title & Hulk Hogan Pulls POLITICS Oct 16, 2026

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he Road to the Monday Night War continues as the rivalry between WWE and WCW gets more interesting on the road toward the Monday Night War. In this episode, Hulk Hogan receives a Make-A-Wish award in WWE and tries to make sure money is donated to the organization at the same time. We also dive into more stories involving Hogan’s backstage political power and how he was using his influence during this period. Meanwhile in WCW, Eric Bischoff takes a shot at Doink the Clown on WCW television, giving us another example of WCW publicly poking at WWE years before the Monday Night War officially began. We break down these stories and the little moments that helped set the stage for the eventual battle between WCW Monday Nitro and WWE Monday Night Raw.

The Vault Ep 02: Jim Johnston Reveals the Stories Behind WWE’s Most Iconic Theme Songs Oct 15, 2026

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The Prime Time Vault is open! Sean Mooney goes into the archives for an exclusive conversation with legendary WWE music composer Jim Johnston, the man responsible for creating some of the most recognizable entrance themes in professional wrestling history. For decades, Johnston's music helped define WWE Superstars and some of wrestling's most unforgettable entrances. From the glass shattering to eerie bells, crashing guitars and instantly recognizable opening notes, his work became an essential part of the WWE experience. In this classic interview, Jim Johnston sits down with Sean Mooney to discuss his career, his creative process, working behind the scenes in WWE, and the stories behind the music that generations of wrestling fans still recognize today. Open the Prime Time Vault and revisit a conversation with one of the most influential people behind the sound of WWE. Subscribe to Prime Time with Sean Mooney for more classic interviews, wrestling history, backstage stories and conversations from the Vault.

Golden Era Ep 55: Rick The Model Martel's Rise in WWE Oct 15, 2026

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Hear behind the scenes stories about WWE in the 1980s and 1990s, Rick Martel’s transition into sports entertainment, rivalries, tag team success, and what made his run stand out during one of wrestling’s hottest periods. If you are a fan of classic WWE, wrestling history, Hulkamania era wrestling, or legendary superstars, this interview is a must watch.

Prime Time Bites: What Really Happened to Marty Jannetty in WWE? Oct 14, 2026

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Prime Time Bites: Bret Hart vs Roddy Piper WWE WrestleMania 8 Classic Still Holds Up Oct 13, 2026

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Golden Era Ep 54: Hacksaw Jim Duggan's Rise to WWE Greatness Oct 12, 2026

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Untold History of Hacksaw Jim Duggan's Rise to WWE Greatness is revealed by former WWE broadcaster Sean Mooney. In this exclusive conversation, Mooney shares behind the scenes stories from the WWE Golden Era, discussing Duggan's journey from wrestling standout to one of the most recognizable superstars in professional wrestling history. From carrying the iconic 2x4 and American flag to becoming one of WWE's most beloved fan favorites, Hacksaw Jim Duggan carved out a unique legacy during one of wrestling's biggest boom periods. Sean Mooney provides firsthand insight into Duggan's personality, his relationship with WWE management, memorable moments from the locker room, and why fans connected with him for decades.

Prime Time Bites: The Real Reason Jake The Snake Roberts Left WWE Oct 11, 2026

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Jake “The Snake” Roberts was one of the most unforgettable stars of WWE’s Golden Era, but why did he leave the company in 1992?

Prime Time Bites: The Real Story Behind Ultimate Warrior’s WrestleMania Comeback Oct 10, 2026

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The Ultimate Warrior’s return at WrestleMania VIII remains one of the most unforgettable surprise moments in WWE history. After months away from the WWF, Warrior suddenly appeared following Hulk Hogan’s match with Sid Justice, racing to the ring to save Hogan from an attack by Sid and Papa Shango. But what really happened behind the scenes leading to his shocking comeback?

Road to the Monday Night War Ep 04: Hulk Hogan vs Flair Halloween Havoc, Undertaker Takes a Shot at Dusty Rhodes Oct 09, 2026

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The Road to the Monday Night War continues as we head into October 1994 and one of WCW’s biggest gambles of the year: Halloween Havoc 1994. Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair are set to collide in a Career vs. Career match, but there’s one big question: why was WCW already putting Flair’s career on the line when WCW had run a retirement stipulation with him not that long before?

Golden Era Ep 53: 1985 Wrestling Boom & First WrestleMania Oct 08, 2026

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Sean Mooney talks Hulk Hogan, the 1985 wrestling boom, and the first WrestleMania in this deep dive into one of the most important eras in professional wrestling history. From Hulk Hogan’s rise as the face of the WWF to the massive success of WrestleMania 1, Mooney shares insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and the cultural impact that changed wrestling forever.

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