During the episode Francine comments, "Stan, you're making too much of this. Do you think Corey Haim cares that Corey Feldman went on to great success? No, Corey Haim's doing great." Francine is unaware of Haim's death in 2010 from pneumonia.
Roger's wrestling name is Dimitri Krotchlikmioff.
The title is a reference to the film of the same name
Roger's attempt to cripple Barry is repeatedly mentioned as resembling the January 6th, 1994 attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, ordered by her rival Tonya Harding's ex-husband.
Hayley makes no appearance.