John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown from September 18, 2003 featuring Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar in a 60-minute Iron Man match for the WWE Championship. They discuss:
- Angle’s decision to have the match despite his sister’s passing the day prior
- TV ratings pattern of a 60-min Iron Man match
- The state of SmackDown versus Raw in 2003
- John Cena’s risqué rap about John Ritter and Saddam Hussein’s children
- Eddie Guerrero’s babyface ascent
- Tough Enough 2 winner Linda Miles as “Shaniqua”
- Charlie Haas’ close call
This topic was chosen by Espresso Executive Producer, David Porges.
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WWE SmackDown
Thursday, September 18, 2003 (Taped on Sept. 16)
Raleigh, North Carolina at RBC Arena
- WWE Championship – Ironman Match: Kurt Angle (c) vs. Brock Lesnar
- WWE Tag Title Match: World’s Greatest Tag Team (c) vs. Los Guerreros
- Shaniqua vs. Torrie Wilson & Nidia
- Rey Mysterio & Chris Benoit vs. Tajiri & Rhyno
Watch this event on Peacock (US): https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000373038_01/5a3bacd5-66ea-3083-b8d4-03551c3e7feb
Watch this event on Netflix (International): https://www.netflix.com/watch/81938498
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