Hulk Hogan’s Infamous WrestleMania 9 Black Eye Conspiracy + LJN History Lesson

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Stiff Shot Podcast! We are bringing out a double-header tonight with a heavy dose of childhood nostalgia and unhinged wrestling history. First, Timbo Slice and Scott jump into an epic tag-team "Show and Tell" segment. Timbo breaks down his local Target shopping runs to grab modern Mattel re-releases of the iconic 1980s solid-rubber LJN Wrestling Superstars line, detailing the history of rare Canadian "black cards" and unpunched peg holes. Then, Scott reveals his exclusive card packs and rare autographed chase pulls brought directly home from the Topps exhibit booth at WrestleMania Access. In the second half, the guys crack open the dirt sheets for a deep dive into wrestling conspiracy theories! We analyze the legendary mystery surrounding Hulk Hogan's grotesque black eye at WrestleMania 9. Did the Hulkster really suffer an orbital fracture from a 70 MPH jet ski accident, or did a furious Macho Man Randy Savage cold-cock him over Miss Elizabeth days before the pay-per-view? From Scott Steiner's eyewitness accounts to Vince McMahon's backstage rage and the cancelled SummerSlam 93 booking plans, we leave no stone unturned! Hit that subscribe button, leave a 5-star review, and join us on the flip side! 📊 Timestamps & Segment Breakdown - **00:00 - Intro & The "Show and Tell" Extravaganza** - **00:07 - Target Toy Hunting: Modern Mattel LJN Re-Releases** - **01:23 - The History of LJN Canadian "Black Cards" & Grading Metrics** Timbo outlines the late-80s history of original Canadian-exclusive Series 6 LJN cards - **06:23 - The Ultimate Warrior Blue Card Reissue Pull** Blue-carded Ultimate Warrior reveal - **10:43 - The Pre-Order Variant Myth & eBay Gray Market Scalping** - **14:11 - The Dangerous Real-World History of the 1980s LJN Ring Post Recall** - **15:53 - Deep Dive: Hulk Hogan’s Infamous WrestleMania 9 Black Eye Conspiracy** The main event of the podcast kicks off as the guys investigate the gnarly orbital bone damage Hogan brought to WrestleMania IX in 1993. - **16:27 - The Official Story: The 70 MPH Jet Ski Mishap** - **16:47 - The Shoot Theory: Macho Man Randy Savage Sucker Punch** Unpacking the backstage rumor mill. - **18:22 - Coding Commentary & Vince McMahon’s Backstage Backlash** Savage's hidden jabs on commentary during the WrestleMania 9 broadcast and look at Vince McMahon’s reported fury over his top babyface ruining months of promo packaging. - **22:22 - The Backstage Witnesses: Scott Steiner & Jimmy Cornette** Scott Steiner’s firsthand testimony inside the Peacock WrestleMania IX documentary. - **23:56 - The SummerSlam 93 Blueprint & Alternative Booking Realities** Scott breaks down an advanced booking theory - **28:50 - Previewing Conspiracies Part 2 & Channel Wrap-Up** Upcoming deep dives for next week—including Johnny Ace, Shawn Michaels faking his 90s back injury, and Green Shirt Guy **📱 Follow The Stiff Shot Podcast On Socials:** - **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/thestiffshotpod/ - **TikTok:** https://www.tiktok.com/@thestiffshotpod - **X (Twitter):** https://x.com/TheStiffShotPod