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Kelso is a hero now he has 'done it' and Jackie actually behaves like his devoted lover, almost his love-slave. Red was excessively strict again with Eric for being late to return library books and furious about a single 'No', but the threat of Kitty nagging constantly forces him to try 'becoming friends' so Red joins the boys -still soon taking the wheel himself- who go to a weird wrestling show in Kanosha, two huge stars against a swarm of midgets. Bob still doesn't get why Midge wants some independence despite him being a fine provider, which her therapy sessions and Laurie's selfish example keep making worse, so Bob begs Red to take him along, and wines to poor Fez, while Hyde just tries to get Bob to buy them beers. Even former wrestler Red enjoys the show. Spoilsport Donna begins to convince Jackie teenage boys are always horny, so why be a doormat if you can...? After the show, Red ignores the 'wrestler only' sign on the locker-room and takes Eric along getting an autograph, ...

The Rock appears in this episode portraying his own father, Rocky Johnson. When he says to Red that he also has a kid, he is talking about himself, and finally he says that his son would become "The most electrifying man in sports entertainment", which is how the media usually refers to The Rock.

Matt Hardy makes an appearance as the wrestler in the Blue bodysuit and Jeff Hardy is his opponent in black shorts with no shirt on.

Johnson's manager is portrayed by "Big Cat" Ernie Ladd, former NFL football player who was later a professional wrestler and manager for nearly 20 years.

In this episode, Hyde is wearing a T-shirt that looks like the Campbell's soup logo, only it says "Cannabis."

The Rock sports a late 70's Afro, complete with trendy mutton chops, replicating his fathers image, professional wrestler Rocky Johnson. Though a tribute to his dad, the hair style and sideburns were supplied by the Carsey-Werner prop department.

Ken Shamrock (WWE/MMA) makes an appearance

The wrestling match location uses the Point Place High gymnasium set, also seen in the streaking and prom episodes.

Bob pouts at the wrestling match because Midge was attending a new age empowerment course. Bob & Midge are a progressive, weird couple & it seems that Bob should be into something new because they eventually become swingers, etc. Midge wants a career but Bob insists she stays home. It's interesting because Red & Kitty are the conservative couple, yet Kitty has the career.

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    • Author: Risteacor
    Well, I certainly agree with "white_warlock"s comments about the "Nobody knew it was fake" goof. I haven't seen this episode myself, but my understanding is that Red is revealed to have wrestled at some point earlier in his life. Even if most of the general public had NOT realized that pro wrestling was fake (or "worked" in wrestling lingo), then at least someone who had wrestled "for real" in their earlier days would be able to recognize when moves weren't exactly done "just so"...

    As for the other goof, it's completely accurate. The WWF was, at the time, known as the WWWF (World Wide Wrestling Federation). This actually could've been worked into the dialog of the show itself, with one of the characters commenting about how it's a "real pain in the a$$" to actually SAY "W.W.W.F.", and that they should just "drop one of those d**n W's!"
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    • Author: Ghordana
    Wanted to comment about the so-called goof, which states, "Nobody knew that wrestling was fake until ..." This is simply not true. Many 'real' wrestlers (including judo practitioners) knew it was fake. Plenty of people with little to no wrestling background also knew it was fake. Mr. McMahon's proclamation didn't suddenly enlighten a Nation, as many were enlightened by common sense and through experience. It is not a goof, but a proper depiction of the 'not clueless' state that existed at the time. As always, "The 70's Show" presents a comical presentation of how life really was, and of how people were not clueless, even then. I'm amazed at the great attention the youth in this series receives, when i personally feel it is the antics of the adults that carries the series, with their caricatures of our generation's parents. Growing up in the 70's, we emerged after the Age of Aquarius and before the Age of AIDs, wherein we were being bombarded with threats of nuclear war and glazed over by the events of Vietnam that followed us throughout our childhood, including the repeated shocks in the 60's that we were only marginally aware of. In a time of reversal roles, where the parents were either late in 'tripping' or hardened by the Korean and Vietnam wars, and the youth were coming to grips with their roles in society as the possibility they may actually survive 'another' year began to coalesce, it is gratifying to see a comical rendition. With this series, i am able to step back in time and laugh, instead of cry.
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    • Author: Androlhala
    Red goes with everybody to the wrestling match to get closer with Eric since Kitty wants it. Midge starts going to a therapy which upsets Bob. Kelso and Jackie have some power issues after finally having made love which Jackie wins.

    The episode was pretty entertaining. I love how Kitty got Red to go to the wrestling match. As well as her going to the therapy with Midge was an awesome moment. She is a great character on this show.

    I also liked to see the little power dynamic switch in Jackie and Kelso's relationship. It would not work forever but it was fun for one episode.
  • Episode cast overview, first billed only:
    Topher Grace Topher Grace - Eric Forman
    Mila Kunis Mila Kunis - Jackie Burkhart
    Ashton Kutcher Ashton Kutcher - Michael Kelso
    Danny Masterson Danny Masterson - Steven Hyde
    Laura Prepon Laura Prepon - Donna Pinciotti
    Wilmer Valderrama Wilmer Valderrama - Fez
    Debra Jo Rupp Debra Jo Rupp - Kitty Forman
    Kurtwood Smith Kurtwood Smith - Reginald "Red" Forman
    Tanya Roberts Tanya Roberts - Midge Pinciotti
    Don Stark Don Stark - Bob Pinciotti
    Ernie Ladd Ernie Ladd - Rocky Johnson's Manager
    Lisa Robin Kelly Lisa Robin Kelly - Laurie Forman
    Jim Turner Jim Turner - Therapist
    Dwayne Johnson Dwayne Johnson - Rocky Johnson (as The Rock)
    Ken Shamrock Ken Shamrock - Wrestler #1
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