WWF Survivor Series 1999 was marred by controversy as mid-way through the show, an angle was shot where Steve Austin was run over by a car, putting him on the shelf for over a year and creating one of the biggest mysteries in company history. How did it come about? When did former head writer Tommy Blacha know about it and how did they shoot the memorable angle? All is discussed in great detail. Plus, how was the Big Show maneuvered into becoming the new world champion and what was the reaction backstage. Plus, we get deep into the philosophy of booking elimination matches. Watch this episode on Youtube. Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media http://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra  http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Tommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.