Golden Era Ep 02: Sgt. Slaughter Turns His Back on America

Jun 15, 2026 · 1h 07m

Golden Era Podcast Episode 02 dives into one of the most controversial storylines in WWE history as Sgt. Slaughter turned his back on America and aligned himself with Iraq during the Gulf War. Former WWE broadcaster Sean Mooney and Steve Fall examine the creative decisions behind the shocking heel turn, the massive backlash from fans, the real-life security concerns, and how the angle changed the landscape of professional wrestling in the early 1990s.

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