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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the July 16, 2007 special episode where he looked back at the Jesse Ventura SummerSlam press conference from July 14, 1999 on the 9 year anniversary week of that big announcement of a sitting governor agreeing to be paid to be part of a WWF event. He was grilled by local media regarding his involvement as a sitting governor taking a paycheck from the WWF to endorse and participate in the SummerSlam event.
The press conference was held in Minneapolis, Minn. at Target Center, the site of Summerslam the following month. Others representing the WWF present were Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Jim Ross, Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, Sean “X-Pac” Waltman, and Debra. Ventura was asked questions by reporters including Wade Keller, Jason Powell (then of PWTorch), Jeremy Borash (then of a local radio station), and local political reporters. The audio clip opens with a seven minute introduction by PWTorch editor Wade Keller setting the scene.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 15 podcast covering the 6th Anniversary ROH event DVD release. James Caldwell, Sean Radican, and Justin Parker discussed the entire event including Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson, Austin Aries vs. Go Shiozaki in a classic singles match, and full analysis of the (edited) infamous rape angle involving Larry Sweeney.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault, we jump back 18 years to our Post-PPV Roundtable podcast following the July 13, 2008. PWTorch’s Wade Keller, Bruce Mitchell, and Pat McNeill discussed the TNA Victory Road PPV which included these matches:
- Samoa Joe vs. Booker T in a TNA World Title match
- Kurt Angle & Team 3D vs. AJ Styles & Christian Cage & Rhino
- Jay Lethal vs. Sonjay Dutt
- Gail Kim vs. Angelina Live
- Team TNA vs. Team Japan vs. Team Mexico vs. Team International
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 12, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with guest host James Caldwell. They discussed these topics:
- The latest Ric Flair DVD release in-depth
- Listener questions including a large-in-scope question about the best matches out of the late-’80s from each of the major existing promotions at the time including a classic AWA angle
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 11, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with guest host James Caldwell. They discussed that week’s Raw and Impact interchangeably including the common theme of scatological attempts at humor and hostility women, C.M. Punk’s second week as champ, the Matt Morgan “Rough Cut” profile features, Gail Kim-Angelina Love segments, the Shawn Michaels-Chris Jericho segments, and more.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from July 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
- SATURDAY – JULY 5 (Smackdown Analysis – Edge-Vickie break-up, Ross/Foley)
- FRIDAY – JULY 4 (Audio Ask the Editor)
- THURSDAY – JULY 3 (News Analysis)
- WEDNESDAY – JULY 2 (Audio Ask the Editor: Joe-Punk, Benoit-TNA, Cole-Ross)
- TUESDAY – JULY 1 (Raw Ratings, Impact Ratings, Bash Notes, SD Notes, Kofi…)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 5, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with guest host James Caldwell. They discussed these topics:
- Bret Hart’s ultimatum to a veteran pro wrestling historian and journalist last week in Iowa at an awards banquet.
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- An extended discussion on the best tag team specialists over the decades
- The level of reality in the articles in newsstand pro wrestling magazines in the 1970s and 1980s at their peak of influence and distribution
- More!
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 4, 2008 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They discussed these topics:
- The decision to make C.M. Punk the World Champion on Raw. The discussion spans many angles, including a comparison of the career paths and decisions of Punk and his good friend Samoa Joe, the World Champion of TNA. Is Punk ready? Will the reign last? Why is now a better time than ever for Punk? Does he have the overall charisma, size, and skills to be a perennial top-tier player?
- A discussion about other aspects of Raw including Jim Ross’s farewell, Kofi Kingston’s title defense, and more.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Apr. 5, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with guest host James Caldwell. They discussed these topics:
- Full coverage of Ric Flair’s Final Farewell. Was this legitimately the last hooray for Flair? Why was Bruce surprised by the send-off and the Four Horsemen reunion on Raw?
- The role of Shawn Michaels and Triple H in “making it right” with Flair’s final two weeks in WWE, plus the irony of Flair being stamped the biggest star ever, while the McMahon-created Hulk Hogan sits on the sidelines.
- Bruce breaks down the history of problems between Ole Anderson and Flair, and why Ole was bitter about the wrestling business.
- Comments on the start of the Michaels vs. Batista program on Smackdown.
- WrestleMania weekend coverage in-depth
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to an episode of the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Apr. 3, 2008. Pat welcomed special guest Ole Anderson and asks him why he wasn’t part of Ric Flair’s big retirement ceremony. Ole discussed his stint as a member of the original Four Horsemen, his dealings with Vince McMahon and McMahon’s father, his favorite opponents, what he’s doing this weekend and many other topics. Pat also presented the Hot Five Stories of the week, plus news on Jonny Fairplay wrestling a former “Survivor” contestant and WWE signing an ex-NFL player. Readers chime in with their picks for next year’s WrestleMania main event, and there’s plenty of footage of the Nature Boy’s final week in professional wrestling in the Big Clip.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 29, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- Reaction to the final two WWE Hall of Fame entrants in that year’s WWE Class of 2008 – Eddie Graham and Gordon Solie.
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- Why Curt Hennig never had a WWF World Title run
- Why Dave Wolf and Cyndi Lauper haven’t been back on a WrestleMania?
- Who was a better trainer – Verne Gagne or Stu Hart?
- And more!
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 28, 2008 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- Vince McMahon, John Cena, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Big Show, and Floyd Mayweather on CNN’s Larry King Live on Wednesday night. They cut through the b.s. and spin and point out how to read between the lines on what they said (and didn’t say) and the wording they used, with an overall A-grade for the job they did from a public image perspective.
- A look at how special Monday’s Raw was for Ric Flair and his long-time fans with a rundown of what worked so well and why.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 21 and 22, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- A discussion on the career of the late Gary Hart, a top wrestler manager in the 1980s. It parlays into a big picture discussion of the great managers in pro wrestling over the years, some of the bad ones, and why they’ve fallen out of favor with promoters over the last 10-15 years.
- A look at the build to WrestleMania with a focus on the Big Show-Floyd Mayweather build with mixed signals for how fans should feel about them, which was also an issue elsewhere on the card.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 14 and 15 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
NEWS ANALYSIS
- WWE’s three-hour Raw special
- The supposed “WrestleMania Rewind” edition with “all WrestleMania rematches” except for the four matches out of eight that were never on WrestleMania and the one that was but didn’t take place and the three that did that you weren’t really interested in seeing again right now.
- The double-turn of Big Show and Floyd Mayweather
- The Ric Flair-Shawn Michaels segment
- The latest JBL-Hornswoggle-Finlay feud progression
- The tag match from WrestleMania 1 that didn’t happen
- Jeff Hardy’s suspension from a variety of angles
- Analysis of Matt Hardy’s cryptic message and his follow-up message
- The prospects of ROH on national cable
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- In-depth explanation of the Baby Doll-Dusty Rhodes secret envelope storyline that was dropped (including what would have played out and why it didn’t)
- Why certain top wrestlers over the years never held a World Title
- More
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 7 & 8, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
NEWS ANALYSIS
- Analysis of the line-up and build for the TNA Destination X PPV
- Preview of ROH’s weekend
- ROH’s decision to include the rape angle on DVD
- The possibility of Smackdown and Impact going head-to-head on Thursdays
- Remembering Don Curtis
- More!
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- Where Triple H’s career would have gone without being friends with the Clique and marrying Stephanie
- Whether Jim Ross might ever go to TNA
- Who should induct Ric Flair into the Hall of Fame
- More!
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 29 and Mar. 1, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- The news coverage of Vince McMahon and various congressmen from a number of angles
- The changes at WWE.com with “Industry News” being added
- A catch in the bragging about Floyd Mayweather’s WM salary
- The ROH rape angle controversy
- What made Raw great that week
- John Cena’s criticism of The Rock shot down
- The AWA on ESPN
- Impact ratings dropping again
- The latest WWE Hall of Fame entrants analyzed
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 22 and 23, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- Big Show-Floyd Mayweather angle on Raw. After dissecting the pros and cons of how it was handled and how each played their role and where it could go from there, Mitchell talks about the history of boxers getting involved in pro wrestling dating back decades
- An eventful and controversial edition of Raw including the Shawn Michaels-Ric Flair announcement, the Hornswoggle beating in the cage, the Maria vs. Glamazon match and angle, and the formation of a three-way WrestleMania main event
- Changes in the WWE’s Wellness Policy
- A TNA quick analysis of the TNA Impact ratings trends
- More
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault, we jump back 18 years to our Post-PPV Roundtable podcast following the Feb. 17, 2008.
PWTorch’s Wade Keller, Bruce Mitchell, and Pat McNeill discussed the WWE No Way Out PPV. Key matches were:
- Two Elimination Chambers: One with Triple H, Jeff Hardy, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, JBL, and Umaga, another with Undertaker, Batista, Finlay, MVP, Great Khali, Big Daddy V
- John Cena vs. Randy Orton for WWE Title
- Edge vs. Rey Mysterio for World Title
- Ric Flair vs. Mr. Kennedy
- C.M. Punk vs. Chavo Guerrero
- Kane vs. Shelton Benjamin
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 15 and 16, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
NEWS ANALYSIS
- The death of Johnny Weaver
- Hulk Hogan’s claim today that he and Eric Bischoff were working on a new wrestling project with a major network
- Paul Heyman’s fascinating interview with the UK Sun talking about his future
- TNA
- The McMahon family
- WWE No Way Out PPV line-up
- TNA Impact ratings sinking again
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- Smackdown’s future
- Ric Flair
- Buff Bagwell
- More
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Feb. 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 29, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 21 (Audio Ask the Editor including early take on C.M. Punk’s perceived arrogant prickly personality perhaps getting his way in WWE, what’s left for Undertaker)
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 23 (Rant-free TNA Impact analysis)
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 24 (Oscar Awards for Pro Wrestling Industry, Rock)
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 25 (Raw Analysis)
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 26 (Ratings, ROH Rape Angle, ECW Thoughts)
FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 29 (News Analysis including Congress-Vince McMahon)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Feb. 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 11 (Raw Analysis)
FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 15 (Rey injured, No Way Out Preview, TNA Poll)
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 16 (Smackdown Reax, Rey-Edge)
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 17 (Quick WWE No Way Out PPV Reax)
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 18 (WWE Raw Analysis)
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 19 (Major Rant on Last Week’s TNA Impact show)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Feb. 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 4 (Raw Analysis in a Weak Voice)
THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 7 (Brock Lesnar fight analysis, UFC future)
FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 8 (Smackdown’s future, OVW, SD analysis)
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 9 (Horrible horrible horrible horrible horrible Impact)
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 10 (Quick TNA Against All Odds PPV analysis)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault, we jump back 18 years to our Post-PPV Roundtable podcast following the Feb. 10, 2008. PWTorch’s Wade Keller, Bruce Mitchell, and Pat McNeill discussed the TNA Against All Odds PPV. It sets a record for the most times Bruce saying “I agree with what Wade said.” Key matches were:
- Kurt Angle vs. Christian Cage for the TNA World Title
- Booker T vs. Robert Roode
- Awesome Kong vs. ODB
- Eric Young vs. James Storm
- Scott Steiner vs. Petey Williams
- A.J. Styles & Tomko vs. B.G. James & Bob Armstrong
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 8 and 9, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- Brock Lesnar’s debut in UFC from a variety of angles
- Analysis of the news that Smackdown will be leaving The CW
- A breakdown of TNA Impact ratings going up and then sinking this week and the internal quarter hour trend
- A look at the march to WrestleMania
- Mailbag questions on a wide array of topics, answering some of pro wrestling’s great mysteries of the last few decades
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Jan. 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
FRIDAY – JANUARY 25 (A night at the indys at First Avenue Nightclub with ODB, Davari Brothers)
SATURDAY – JANUARY 26 (WWE Smackdown analysis)
SUNDAY – JANUARY 27 (Quick Royal Rumble Analysis)
MONDAY – JANUARY 28 (Raw Analysis)
TUESDAY – JANUARY 29 (News and WrestleMania Possibilities)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Jan. 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
SUNDAY – JANUARY 20 (TNA Impact reax, ratings news, Brock Lesnar)
MONDAY – JANUARY 21 (Raw Reax, HD and new set debut)
TUESDAY – JANUARY 22 (News News News and ECW TV Reax)
WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 23 (Ask the Editor on Triple H-Hunter, Foley, Tomko)
THURSDAY – JANUARY 24 (Ultimate Warrior, Impact Analysis)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Jan. 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
TUESDAY – JANUARY 15 (ECW Analysis, News & Notes)
WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 16 (Audio Ask the Torch, Big Show’s Return)
THURSDAY – JANUARY 17 (News Bits, Audio Ask the Torch)
FRIDAY – JANUARY 18 (Smackdown Analysis – Flair/MVP fun, Coach on color)
SATURDAY – JANUARY 19 (Wrestling’s Most Influential List Dissected)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Jan. 11, 12, 13, and 14, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
FRIDAY – JANUARY 11 (Impact Analysis)
SATURDAY – JANUARY 12 (Smackdown Analysis)
SUNDAY – JANUARY 13 (Audio Ask the Torch)
MONDAY – JANUARY 14 (Raw Analysis)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Jan. 7, 8, and 9, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
MONDAY – JANUARY 7 (Raw Analysis)
TUESDAY – JANUARY 8 (Audio Ask the Torch)
WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 9 (News & Analysis including ECW vs. TNA TV ratings)
THURSDAY – JANUARY 10 (Audio Ask the Torch including how HD TV might change pro wrestling)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Jan. 4, 5, and 6, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
FRIDAY – JANUARY 4 (Ask the Torch: Being too soft on Benoit?)
SATURDAY – JANUARY 5 (Impact Review, Final Resolution PPV Preview)
SUNDAY – JANUARY 6 (Analysis of Coach’s Smackdown debut, full show review)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Jan. 4 and 5, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- Bruce’s experience attending the Raw taping last weekend and comparing it to how it played out on television. He talks about the trends he sees from the type of fans who attended Raw and how they reacted to the action and individual wrestlers. He critiqued the Triple H vs. Ric Flair match, talked about how insanely loud JBL’s pryo was, and much more.
- Thoughts on TNA Impact this week hyping Sunday’s PPV
- Whether the wrestling industry had shown signs of learning lessons from the Benoit Family Tragedy
- The Nigel McGuinness controversy
- The upcoming Randy Savage DVD produced by WWE
- Roddy Piper-Superfly Snuka coconut incident
- Harley Race-Ric Flair
- Paul Orndorff-Hulk Hogan feud
- And more
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Jan. 1, 2, and 3, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
TUESDAY – JANUARY 1 (Raw Analysis)
WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 2 (Newbits, ECW TV Thoughts)
THURSDAY – JANUARY 3 (Signs that lessons haven’t been learned from Benoit tragedy)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault, we jump back 18 years to our Post-PPV Roundtable podcast following the Oct. 28, 2007 WWE Cyber Sunday event.
PWTorch’s Wade Keller, Bruce Mitchell, and Pat McNeill discussed the WWE Cyber Sunday which included Batista vs. Undertaker for the World Title with Steve Austin as the special referee, Triple H vs. Unmaga, Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Orton, Mr. Kennedy vs. Jeff Hardy, C.M. Punk vs. The MiZ, and more.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Oct. 26 and 27, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- Ric Flair’s future and the telling newspaper article from his former pal who supplied drugs to wrestlers for years (including several who are now dead) and whether he’ll be back in WWE anytime soon (or ever)
- Early thoughts on the Bret Hart and Batista books and what’s surprising about the tone of the books, and what’s in particularly revealing about the sordid sexual lives of wrestlers on the road away from their wives
- WWE Cyber Sunday preview and the format of the show including fan voting
- Brock Lesnar signing with UFC and his early comments about it
- Wrestle Fanfest controversy
- MMA beginning to gain acceptance with legalization moving forward
- TNA Impact analysis including Sting saying “it’s not about the title” right before his title match, Kurt Angle, notes on the behind the scenes drama, TNA deciding to yell at viewers less, ratings, and more
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Oct. 19 and 20, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- Lex Luger’s health problems and look back at his career
- A transition into the potentially bright final (?) chapter to his good friend Sting’s career and the pros and cons of it being in WWE versus TNA
- A look at nearly a dozen potential former WWE wrestlers TNA could bring in
- The return of Joey Mercury to the ring
- Additional thoughts on TNA
- The ratings for the two hour Impact
- The post-Bound for Glory booking scene
- The Smackdown-ECW merger of sorts
- The latest on Chris Jericho
- The movie careers of Rock and Steve Austin and their developments this month
- John Cena on “The Apprentice” with Donald Trump
- Nick Hogan’s legal trouble
- Thoughts on the two major themes of Monday’s Raw
- And more
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to an interview PWTorch editor Wade Keller conducted with Shawn Daivari. Daivari was only 23 years old, but he had already been involved in one of the more controversial angles of the 2000s on national WWE television and had feuded with Hulk Hogan and other big WWE names, despite being under 5-10 and with no family connections to explain his quick, young ascension in the industry. He explained why he did what few in his position would dare do: opt out of a WWE contract renewal offer and seek an early release even though he hopes to return someday. He also addressed the controversial portrayal of terrorist sympathizers a few years ago with Muhammad Hassan and many more topics.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault, we jump back 18 years to our Post-PPV Roundtable podcast following the Oct. 14, 2007 WWE Unforgiven event.
PWTorch’s Wade Keller, Bruce Mitchell, and Pat McNeill discussed the TNA Bound for Glory PPV which included Kurt Angle vs. Sting for the TNA Title, Samoa Joe vs. Christian Cage in a cage, a Reverse Battle Royal, and much more.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Oct. 12 and 13, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
NEWS ANALYSIS
- The first episode of Raw after John Cena’s injury and the follow up on the No Mercy event including the reaction to the decision to crown Randy Orton champion, the return of Shawn Michaels and how he could be best utilized, and how Michaels compared to Cena in various categories
- What could be learned from the Kennedy-Hardy match
- Where Chris Jericho does or doesn’t fit into this situation
- Thoughts on the Raw rating crash
- TNA ratings
MAILBAG TOPICS
- The Jumping Bomb Angels
- The death of Matilda
- Why Bret Hart was chosen over Lex Luger to be champion and where Bret fits into WWE’s championship legacy
- Whether ROH could make it on cable TV as a weekly series
- Old territories
- WWE’s 1970s formula and how it influenced Vince McMahon decades later
- And more
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Oct. 5 and 6, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- The Chris Jericho story this week
- Reaction to that week’s Raw including the Triple H vs. Vince McMahon & Carlito cage match
- The latest on the Congressional Hearings
- Ric Flair’s underutilization
- Shawn Michaels’s future
- ROH Driven PPV event playing that month
- Dixie Carter’s media conference call
- Kurt Angle’s DUI arrest
- The ten year anniversary of Brian Pillman’s death and reflecting on his final months and overall career
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Oct. 26, 28, 29, and 30, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
FRIDAY – OCTOBER 26(Smackdown Reax)
SUNDAY – OCTOBER 28(Cyber Sunday Reax)
MONDAY – OCTOBER 29(WWE Raw Reax)
TUESDAY – OCTOBER 30(News & Analysis)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Oct. 22, 23, 24, and 25, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
MONDAY – OCTOBER 22(Candice-Beth Mistakes, Raw Reax: 39 minutes)
TUESDAY – OCTOBER 23(News Analysis)
WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 24(Audio Ask the Torch)
THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25(Impact Dissected)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Oct. 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
TUESDAY – OCTOBER 16(News, News, News including top TNA stars expressing unrest)
WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 17(News, News, News)
THURSDAY – OCTOBER 18(Impact Dissected)
FRIDAY – OCTOBER 19(SD Reax, News Digest)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Oct. 11, 12, 13, and 14, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
THURSDAY – OCTOBER 11 – Impact Reax
FRIDAY – OCTOBER 12 – TNA Bound for Glory PPV preview with Bruce Mitchell
SUNDAY – OCTOBER 14 – TNA Bound for Glory PPV quick post-show analysis including Sting vs. Kurt Angle, Christian Cage vs. Samoa Joe, Steiners vs. Team 3D, Reverse Battle Royal, Ultimate X, more
MONDAY – OCTOBER 15 – WWE Raw post-show analysis
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Oct. 6, 8, 9, and 10, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-SATURDAY – OCTOBER 6 (ROH Driven PPV Thoughts)
-MONDAY – OCTOBER 8 (WWE Raw Thoughts)
-TUESDAY – OCTOBER 9 (News & Analysis on low rating for Raw)
-WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 10 (Commentary on Frustrations)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Oct. 3, 4, and 5, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 3 (John Cena Injury, Dixie Carter Conference Call)
THURSDAY – OCTOBER 4 (10/1 Raw Reax)
FRIDAY – OCTOBER 5 (10/4 Impact Reax)
WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 3 (Audio Tour of new-look PWTorch VIP Site)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 28, 2007 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- Chris Jericho story that week
- Reaction to that week’s Raw including the Triple H vs. Vince McMahon & Carlito cage match
- The latest on the Congressional Hearings
- Ric Flair’s underutilization
- Shawn Michaels’s future
- The Smackdown Wedding
- The general state of Smackdown and how various wrestlers on the roster were being utilized
- A review of Thursday night’s Impact and anticipation for the following week’s two hour debut
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 21 and 22, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- WWE’s follow-up to Unforgiven including Triple H being a prick on Raw
- The Hornswoggle follow-up
- The John Cena-Randy Orton storyline
- Raw rating analysis
- The Randy Orton suicide attempt story by Irv Muchnick
- Mark Cuban’s interest in working with Vince McMahon on an MMA promotion
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 18 and Sept. 20, 2007 podcasts covering vintage ROH events.
First, PWTorch contributor Jamie Penick and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican discuss the May 11, 2007 “Reborn Again” ROH event released this month on DVD which includes Bryan Danielson vs. Adam Pearce, Kenta vs. Delirious, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Bobby Fish, plus El Generico (Sami Zayn) and Kevin Steen (Kevin Owens) in action. This originally dropped on Sept. 18, 2007.
Next, a podcast from Sept. 20, 2007 with PWTorch ROH Audio Host Jamie Penick talking with PWTorch contributor Chris Vetter about that Saturday’s ROH PPV taping in Chicago Ridge, Ill. Vetter attended the event in person and gave a detailed overview of the show.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:In this installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault, we jump back 18 years to our Post-PPV Roundtable podcast following the Sept. 16, 2007 WWE Unforgiven event.
PWTorch’s Wade Keller, Bruce Mitchell, and Pat McNeill discussed the WWE Unforgiven PPV which included John Cena vs. Randy Orton, Undertaker vs. Mark Henry, Batista vs. Rey Mysterio vs. The Great Khali, Triple H vs. Carlito, C.M. Punk vs. Elijah Burke, and more.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 14 and 15, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- In-depth about the Hornswoggle reveal
- A preview Sunday’s WWE Unforgiven line-up match-by-match including an assessment of the quality of the storyline and hype for each match-up
- WWE’s offering of rehab to ex-contracted performers
- The ROH-Brian Danielson injury return
- The amazing life and fabulous career of Johnny Fairplay
- That week’s Impact
- The Triple Crown Championship
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to three episodes of the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Sept 13, 20, and 27, 2007.
Sept. 13: This week on the Real Deal, Pat McNeill gloats about being right about Hornswoggle being Vince McMahon’s “son,” Pat’s prediction on when the next boom period will be for pro wrestling, WWE statement about Chris Benoit’s concussion history, Sandman’s WWE release, the Indy Lineup of the Week, and more.
Sept. 20: This week on the Real Deal, Pat McNeill explains how wrestling promotions can create new stars, using small words. Plus all the latest semi-important wrestling stories of the day including Rey Mysterio’s homecoming, TNA hiring more ex-WWE wrestlers, a Zach Gowen sighting, and how NOT to book the long-awaited reunion of a well-known tag team. Speaking of how not to book, one of the worst indy promoters of our generation is spotlighted in our Indy Lineup of the Week. Pat answers Listener Mail questions on Triple H and Tito Santana.
Sept. 27: This week on the Real Deal, Pat McNeill offers his services to WWE. No, really. Plus all the latest semi-important wrestling stories of the day including the scoop on next month’s big WWE DVD release, a poorly timed injury causes problems for TNA, a couple of former Shimmer wrestlers hit the big time, and ECW’s rating bottoms out at TNA levels. ROH talent and a former WWE Diva go back to Ohio in our Indy Lineup of the Week. Pat answers Listener Mail questions on Mike Modest and the mysterious Raw promo.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 11, 2007 podcast with PWTorch contributors Jamie Penick and Justin Parker discuss the “A Fight at the Roxbury” ROH DVD. This includes Kevin Steen (now Kevin Owens) vs. Mark Briscoe, Takeshi Morishima vs. Jay Briscoe for the ROH Title, plus Bryan Danielson, Nigel McGuinness, Roderick Strong, El Generico (Sami Zayn), Delirious, Claudio Castagnoli, and more.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault, we jump back 18 years to our Post-PPV Roundtable podcast following the Sept. 9, 2007 TNA No Surrender event.
PWTorch’s Bruce Mitchell, Pat McNeill, and James Caldwell discussed the TNA No Surrender PPV which included Samoa Joe vs. Christian Cage, Kurt Angle vs. Abyss for the TNA Title, A.J. Styles & Tomko vs. The Motor City Machine Guns, and more.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 8, 2007 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed Ric Flair quitting WWE with insider details about what specifically upset Flair and who else was in on the idea, the twists and turns (forced and unforced) in the McMahon “Bastard Child” Mystery, thoughts on Raw, Smackdown, and Impact, plus thoughts on Sunday’s TNA No Surrender PPV.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 7, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed the findings of the Sports Legacy Institute regarding Chris Benoit’s brain damage including what this means, what WWE should do about it, how this could affect the congressional hearings, and how it should influence the in-ring style of the industry.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Sept. 6, 2007 featuring senior columnist Bruce Mitchell talking about Ric Flair giving his notice to WWE and what the future may hold for the Naitch. Plus, TNA helps out by supplying this week’s Big Clip, there’s a big title change on a WWE house show, Pat answers Listener Mail about Terry Funk and wrestling managers, the Indy Lineup of the Week features four TNA wrestlers colliding on the night before No Surrender and speculation on the big announcement this Sunday night.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Sept. 21, 22, and 24, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 21 (Various News Items)
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MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 24 (Raw Analysis)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Sept. 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 13 (Reactions to latest J.R. Blog on Flair, Benoit, more)
-FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 14 (Audio Ask the Torch)
-SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 15 (Smackdown’s Hype for Unforgiven Comes up Short)
-SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 16 (Quick WWE Unforgiven PPV Analysis)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Sept. 9, 10, 11, and 12, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 9 (TNA PPV Analysis)
-MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 10 (TNA top star upset; Raw/Hornswoggle analysis)
-TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 11 (Hornswoggle Rationale, Ratings, Goldberg, More)
-WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 12 (Ask the Torch – Match Content, Booker, Announcers…)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
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- The impact on the careers of the suspended (especially Mr. Kennedy)
- The Nick Hogan car wreck
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault, we jump back 18 years to our Post-PPV Roundtable podcasts following the Aug. 26, 2007 WWE Summerslam event.
First, PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell joined PWTorch editor Wade Keller to review the 2007 edition of WWE Summerslam featuring John Cena vs. Randy Orton in the main event, Triple H vs. Booker T, Umaga vs. Mr. Kennedy vs. Carlito for the IC Title, C.M. Punk vs. John Morrison, a women’s battle royal, Batista vs. The Great Khali, and more.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Sept. 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 5 (Chris Benoit’s father speaks on brain injuries, more)
-THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 6 (Media Reaction to Benoit, Outside Regulation Needed)
-FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 7 (Ric Flair Update, Nick Hogan, Benoit Story, Congress)
-SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 8 (TNA PPV Preview, Big Surprise Options, Impact Reax)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Sept. 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 1 (WWE suspensions for being on customer list of various pharmacies, more news)
-SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 2 (TONS of insider news on HUGE weekend in WWE)
-MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 3 (Follow-up info on big weekend stories, SD thoughts)
-TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 4 (TONS of insider news; Benoit, Flair, Hogan, more)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Aug. 28, 29, 30, and 31, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-TUESDAY – AUGUST 28 (Audio Ask the Torch on annoying commentators, Brock Lesnar’s UFC prospects, shifting away from WWE coverage, are there new moves to be invented)
-WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 29 (Guest: Warzecha on Triple H’s return, more)
-THURSDAY – AUGUST 30 (News: WWE suspensions & hearings; Hulk Hogan)
-FRIDAY – AUGUST 31 (Guest: Warzecha on TNA, “Hogan Knows Best”)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 24 and 25, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
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- The two letters WWE sent to the Congressional Committees
- Extended conversation about Brock Lesnar flirting with UFC and whether Dana White is risking credibility with this approach
- Thoughts on the latest TNA Impact including Pacman Jones’s “image-rehab”
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Aug. 24, 25, 26, and 27, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-FRIDAY – AUGUST 24 (Various News Items including Brock Lesnar-UFC, Dana White beginning to resemble Vince McMahon, a future stars poll with Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, Edge, John Cena, Batista, C.M. Punk, Samoa Joe with a twist)
-SATURDAY – AUGUST 25 (Smackdown’s Summerslam Hype)
-SUNDAY – AUGUST 26 (Post-Summerslam Instant Analysis)
-MONDAY – AUGUST 27 (John Cena-Randy Orton revisited, Raw Analysis)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Aug. 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-MONDAY – AUGUST 20 (Various News Items including the AP’s latest report on Chris Benoit’s hormone disorder used as reason for heavy testosterone prescription, Raw Analysis)
-TUESDAY – AUGUST 21 (Various News Items, Audio Ask the Torch)
-WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 22 (Various News Items including Matt Hardy’s radio interview, Summerslam Preview)
-THURSDAY – AUGUST 23 (TNA Impact Analysis)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Aug. 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2007. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-SUNDAY – AUGUST 19 (TNA Impact Analysis, Remembering Bronco Lubich)
-SATURDAY – AUGUST 18 (Kennedy Interview Analysis, Triple H, Hulk Hogan, more)
-FRIDAY – AUGUST 17 (Audio Ask the Torch, Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle)
-THURSDAY – AUGUST 16 (The Washington Post feature article on Chris Benoit with personal notes on talking to the writer of the piece)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Aug. 24, 2007 featuring McNeill discussing these topics:
- A review of that week’s TNA Impact
- Listener Mail
- The weekend Indy Lineup of the Week (a rematch from the previous weekend’s Indy Lineup of the Week)
- An unlikely tag team headlining WWE’s fall house shows
- Spike Dudley finds work
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 18, 2007 podcast with PWTorch columnists James Caldwell and Sean Radican discussing the week in ROH news plus a review of the ROH “Fighting Spirit” DVD featuring Morishima vs. Nigel McGuinness.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 17 and 18, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
- Analysis of the Washington Post article, WWE’s letter response to Congress, TNA being sent a letter from Congress, and more related topics
- The careers of The Missing Link and Crush
- Bruce’s weekend at NWA Fanfest with tons of first-person stories
- Rapid-fire current events analysis
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Aug. 16, 2007 featuring McNeill discussing these topics:
- A look at some big indy shows including the Briscoes vs. El Generico (Sami Zayn) & Kevin Owens
- Hot Five Stories of the Week including SNME from MSG including Evander Holyfield
- Question of the Week on who Umaga should beat up
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 8 and 15 appearances Wade Keller made on the Dark Star Radio Show on WCCO 830 AM talking current events in pro wrestling. The host was Dark Starr and his show featured callers across the country every Wednesday night at 11 p.m. CT (12 midnight ET) on the Minnesota radio station that was called by radio historian Alex Cosper “the most successful radio station in the Twin Cities throughout the market’s history.”
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault, we jump back 18 years to our Post-PPV Roundtable podcasts following the Aug. 12, 2007 TNA Hard Justice event.
First, PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell join PWTorch editor Wade Keller for a spirited discussion about the TNA Hard Justice PPV which had, shall we say, quite a few talking points. The event headlined with Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle, plus the Steiner’s vs. Team 3D (Dudleys), and the Christian Coalition (Christian Cage & A.J. Styles & Tomko) vs. Abyss & Andrew Martin & Sting.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 10, 2007 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
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- Vince McMahon’s return to TV, what his words probably mean, whether the strategy he chose was the right approach, how it will affect storylines going forward, a discussion of the ramifications of the rumored direction of the paternity angle, and more regarding Mr. McMahon
- WWE stories of the week from Raw, Smackdown, and ECW.
- TNA’s week including Pacman Jones, the overbooked convoluted Impact, a preview of Hard Justice, and more
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Aug. 9, 2007 featuring McNeill discussing these topics:
- Vince McMahon’s fatherhood news
- Jonny Fairplay drops by to talk about his new reality series
- Pac Man fever grips TNA
- Listener Mail features questions about Big Daddy V, Conan O’Brien and Liza Minelli plus Pat giving dating advice
- The Naturals headline the Indy Lineup of the Week
- The latest on Rikishi
- A preview of all the WWE, TNA, and ROH action going down over the next seven days
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 3, 2007 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
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- The Kurt Angle family storyline that too closely resembled Chris Benoit’s family
- The hiring of Test by TNA
- The Pacman Jones controversy in TNA
- A discussion of Eric Bischoff blog ripping on the wrestling media for their handling of the Benoit coverage
- Raw’s ratings drop over the past month
- Ideas for Vince McMahon’s return to TV
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- Jim Ross’s WWE firings in the past
- The backstage Dusty Rhodes-Ric Flair relationship
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Torch Talk audio series with Kevin Nash from August 2007. This combines three audio installments posted at the time that matched up with what was transcribed in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletters that month. The topic is a focus on the Benoit Family Tragedy and his thoughts on media coverage, WWE’s reaction, the overall fallout and what could be learned from the tragedy and how everyone reacted to it.
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines for the August 13-15. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-MONDAY – AUGUST 13 (Raw Analysis)
-TUESDAY – AUGUST 14 (Various News Items including update on possible new TNA-Spike TV deal)
-WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 15 (Lesnar, TNA Departures, Lashley)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 3 & 4, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
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- The hiring of Test
- The Pacman Jones controversy
- Eric Bischoff’s blog ripping on the wrestling media for their handling of the Benoit coverage
- Raw’s ratings drop over the past month
- Ideas for Vince McMahon’s return to TV
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Aug. 2, 2007 featuring McNeill discussing these topics:
- WWE Raw ratings plummet
- TNA puts a big ladder match on television
- We have a Bull Buchanan sighting
- ROH announces its debut on the West Coast
- WWE shuffles its house show lineups due to the loss of Jeff Hardy and Bobby Lashley
- A former TNA wrestler might have just screwed up his chance to sign with WWE
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines for August 10, 11, and 12. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-FRIDAY – AUGUST 10 (Various News Items including a ridiculous brag by WWE, TNA Impact Analysis)
-SATURDAY – AUGUST 11 (Various News Items, Smackdown Analysis)
-SUNDAY – AUGUST 12 (Pacman Jones Publicity, TNA Rant)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines for August 7-9. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-TUESDAY – AUGUST 7 (Various News Items including the latest on congresses investigation into WWE after Benoit Family Tragedy, Jeff Hardy news, a reference to MySpace, and more)
-WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 8 (Guest Marc Warzecha: WWE comedy evaluated)
-THURSDAY – AUGUST 9 (Guest Marc Warzecha: TNA comedy evaluated)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines for August 4-6. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-SATURDAY – AUGUST 4 (Audio Ask the Editor including transparency of WWE drug testing, wrestler long-term financial planning, ROH match planning process)
-SUNDAY – AUGUST 5 (Various News Items, Smackdown Thoughts)
-MONDAY – AUGUST 6 (Various News Items, Raw Thoughts)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines for August 1-3. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
-WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 1 (Raw Ratings! Bischoff Blog Reax)
-THURSDAY – AUGUST 2 (Various News Items, Raw Analysis)
-FRIDAY – AUGUST 3 (Various News Items, TNA Impact Rant)
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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 27, 2007 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed the major development as Congress sent WWE a letter launching an investigation into WWE. Wade and Bruce go point by point over the letter and discuss what it means, how it affects wrestling, Vince McMahon’s options, where TNA fits into this, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe reviewing the Sept. 29, 2006 episode of Smackdown. The discussion included John Cena’s positive effect on Smackdown, kids and women cheering like crazy people for Cena, SD having some actual star power, Lashley benefiting from working with Cena, Jimmy Wang Yang’s greatness until Sylvan beat him, the Smackdown tag division, poor Matt Hardy, Mr. Kennedy’s promo putting over Undertaker more than any other heel ever has in the history of the world, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 30, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- WWE’s ECW so far
- Cryme Tyme
- How the rest of Sting’s run in TNA should go
- A march through TNA Bound for Glory’s line-up
- Brian Pillman
- WWE Title History DVD ideas for future WWE DVDs
- TNA signing Kurt Angle with a scenario for how TNA could do the right thing to protect Angle’s well-being,
- An in-depth discussion comparing the legacies of Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Sept. 28, 2006. Topics include:
- An interview with NWA Champion and UFC Champion Dan Severn
- Mailbag including Scotty 2 Hotty, DX vs. NWO prospects, and more.
- Top Stories of the Week including injuries, events, PPV line-ups, Wrestle Society X, ECW on SyFy highlights, Kurt Angle signing with TNA, and more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our TNA No Surrender PPV Roundtable from Sept. 24, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill to review the event, but first they talked at length about TNA announcing it had signed Kurt Angle and then the announcement they were moving to prime time. From there, they discussed the No Surrender event headlined by Samoa Joe vs. Jeff Jarrett, Christian Cage vs. Rhino, Jay Lethal vs. Petey Williams, A.J. Styles & Christopher Daniels vs. LAX, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe reviewing of the Sept. 21, 2006 episode of TNA Impact and the Sept. 23, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown.
Impact: An important discussion of the final edition of Impact before Vince Russo’s first PPV back as booker. They look at the weak 50 minutes at the beginning of Impact before finishing with a strong final 10 minutes and evaluate whether TNA sold any of their shrinking audience on the No Surrender PPV. The Impact discussion also includes an in-depth look at Samoa Joe’s promo including the hilarious lack of logic, LAX’s promo, scenes left on the cutting room floor that would have helped sell the LAX vs. Styles & Daniels feud, the joke X Division, the joke Eric Young, and the missing ingredients from the PPV build up.
Smackdown (review begins about 40 minutes in): The replacement of Vito, why CW might have had a say in Vito’s removal from the show main event, Rey’s resurgence (finally) and his best promo EVER, Mr. Kennedy looking like he just rolled out of bed, everyone selling for Taker, heels looking weak, people caring about Sylvan, the brilliance of Hardy-Helms, Sylvester Terkay kills his gimmick, the opening graphic being a major let down, and much more!
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 23, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include more on the TNA surprise, Mike Tyson as an option, a long discussion on WrestleMania 23 match ideas for the top names in WWE, and the JBL situation in WWE this week.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 22, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include the hiring of Vince Russo by TNA, TNA’s special announcement, Kurt Angle, Goldberg, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Sept. 21, 2006. Topics include:
- The expected date of Chris Benoit’s return to Smackdown
- The latest news on WWE’s big push for an upcoming DVD release
- Upcoming TNA and WWE house show lineups
- The big problem no one was discussing with December’s ECW pay-per-view
- TNA’s big announcement
- Smackdown’s season premiere
- ECW’s latest ratings drop
- The indy lineup of the week featuring a former WWE wrestler crossing paths with TNA and Ring of Honor talent
- Pat’s asked to book an important indy show in the Listener Mail segment.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 20, 2006 Torch Talk audio series with Scott Hall.
This is part three of his first extended insider interview ever logging in around seven hours total, amongst our longest, most in-depth “Torch Talks” ever. It’s also one of our best.
Throughout the interview, Hall marches through his entire career, discusses various controversies from drugs and drinking to run-ins with fellow wrestlers (including Goldberg) to what he says was the tipping point in the Monday Night War and how he was an integral part of it, and much more.
In this installment, conducted on Sept. 8, 2006, Hall talks more about his Razor Ramon gimmick. He also gives his thoughts on the rise of UFC in the U.S., then details how the famous 1-2-3 Kid angle on Raw was orchestrated behind the scenes, and what it was about Sean Waltman that caught his eye early, before his WWF arrival.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our WWE Unforgiven PPV Roundtable from Sept. 17, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was first joined by PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill to discuss WWE’s Unforgiven PPV with a post-show in-depth analysis and a look ahead at where WWE Raw goes from here. Matches included John Cena vs. Edge in a TLC match, Randy Orton vs. Carlito, DX vs. Big Show & Shane McMahon & Vince McMahon, Lita vs. Trish Stratus, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a review of the Sept. 14 TNA Impact and Sept. 15 WWE Smackdown. PWTorch columnist James Caldwell was joined by PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. The discussion Jeff Jarrett’s backwards hat and backwards booking, the “fans” who took a beating, the focus on Zbyszko-Cornette and not Joe-Jarrett, the bland and formulaic wrestling matches, no one caring about Runt’s turn on Raven, the greatness of Col. Parker, then for Smackdown they discuss King Booker’s domination of the show, Dominic’s return to TV, how weak the roster is based on Booker-Vito being the hook for next week’s CW debut, Batista’s eroding star power, the build-up for Finlay’s slow turn, decent wrestling on a show no one is watching, the tag division, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 15, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include…
- How WWE handled the 9/11 tribute this year and the post 9/11 Smackdown five years earlier in Houston
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s future in pro wrestling and movies, including whether he might return to wrestling way down the line in a non-wrestling role
- Eric Bischoff’s autobiography coming out next month, what to expect, what not to expect, and what his track record indicates will be the tone of the book, plus key subjects he could either come clean about or b.s. about
- Thoughts on the Scott Hall “Torch Talk” so far
- The introduction of the imposter/fake Diesel and Razor Ramon
- Greg Gagne’s WWE stint
- John Laurenaitis
- WWE’s roster depth
- A preview of Unforgiven
- John Cena’s fate
- TNA’s Jackass 2/X Division tie-in
- Jim Ross’s message to TNA
- Hype for No Surrender
- Kanyon’s not-a-publicity-stunt
- Latest ECW TV
- The Ultimate Fighter
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Sept. 14, 2006. Topics include:
- WWE gets ready to help launch the new CW Network
- The latest news including the WWE developmental shakeup
- The latest on Jake Roberts
- A former NWA World Champion launches his own promotion
- Reviews in for “Gridiron Gang”
- Pat offers his theory as to why WWE is signing older main eventers to long-term deals
- Sunday’s big WWE Raw pay-per-view
- The Pro Wrestling Noah world title being defended in America
- Smackdown’s prognosis going into No Mercy
- The indy lineup of the week featuring a rematch from TNA’s last pay-per-view in the American Midwest
- Listeners suggestions for future Torch Talks
- Listener mail including topics about Undertaker, Rey Mysterio, and more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 13, 2006 Torch Talk audio series with Scott Hall. This is part two, which matched the published transcript in Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter that week. The interview was conducted on Sept. 6, 2006.
This is part two of his first extended insider interview ever logging in around seven hours total, amongst our longest, most in-depth “Torch Talks” ever. It’s also one of our best. Throughout the interview, Hall marches through his entire career, discusses various controversies from drugs and drinking to run-ins with fellow wrestlers (including Goldberg) to what he says was the tipping point in the Monday Night War and how he was an integral part of it, and much more.
In this interview, he begins by talking about the Freebirds being the inspiration for The Wolf Pac when he was in the AWA, comments on his rocky relationship with Magnum T.A., why he loved Jake “The Snake” Roberts’s interview style, his case against ranting and raving on promos, a lot more on his run in the AWA, his entrance into WCW, the two times in life when you don’t give an “f,” pitching Vince McMahon the Razor Ramon gimmick based on Tony Montana in “Scarface,” and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 11, 2006 episode of James Caldwell’s “On Point” audio interview series.
In this episode of James Caldwell’s “On Point interview” series, he was joined by PWX owner Ronnie Lang for a discussion on the launch of the new promotion on September 13. Topics included why he decided to open a new promotion, marketing the show in a saturated Philadelphia market, the cost and effort that has gone into starting a promotion, working for ECW under Paul Heyman and under the current Vince McMahon banner, learning from Paul Heyman, trying to integrate Heyman’s “new vision” for ECW into his product, talent that Ronnie wanted to bring into the promotion, creating an experience with the first show rather than setting up storylines, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a review of the Sept. 7 TNA Impact and Sept. 8 WWE Smackdown. PWTorch columnist James Caldwell was joined by PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. The discussion includes Jeff Jarrett’s polygraph angle, night and day between X Division wrestlers in PWG vs. TNA, Jarrett fatigue, the booking of LAX, Ron Killings vs. Christian, X Division goofs watching “Jackass 2,” King Booker vs. Batista, the hype for the match, why it felt like every other match, WWE going to the well once too often with “big match feel”, wasting Rey, whether Rey will ever get his heat back, The Miz, Ashley enhancing the tag champs, Mr. Kennedy possibly going to Raw, the lack of roster depth, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 10, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include…
- The Steve Irwin reference by Matt Striker that Vince McMahon apologized for
- The Cryme Time vignette and WWE writers’ failures at humor
- The state of Smackdown
- The destruction of Rey Mysterio this year
- More
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 9, 2006 episode of James Caldwell’s “On Point” audio interview series.
In this episode of James Caldwell’s “On Point interview” series, he was joined by PWX owner Ronnie Lang for a discussion on the launch of the new promotion on September 13. Topics included why he decided to open a new promotion, marketing the show in a saturated Philadelphia market, the cost and effort that has gone into starting a promotion, working for ECW under Paul Heyman and under the current Vince McMahon banner, learning from Paul Heyman, trying to integrate Heyman’s “new vision” for ECW into his product, talent that Ronnie wanted to bring into the promotion, creating an experience with the first show rather than setting up storylines, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 12, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include…
- Sean “X-Pac” Waltman on a Raw house show last night
- The potential of a DX vs. NWO feud
- TNA’s falling ratings
- Unforgiven’s line-up
- Hell in a Cell
- The value of fresh acts on top even if they’re not completely ready for it
- Much more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the Sept. 7, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcasts where PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:
- Raw ratings analysis including quarter hours and overrun
- ECW ratings analysis
- John Cena going to Smackdown speculation
- UFC vs. WWE turning TV viewers into PPV purchasers
- Vince McMahon’s apology for comment on air about a death made by Matt Striker
- WWE’s preemptive framing of Cryme Tyme to their audience as a parody rather than racial stereotype
- WWE changing the way they handle drug test failures
- More
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from September 7, 2006. Topics include:
- The latest indy promotion to get their DVD onto store shelves.
- Which former tag team champions a made surprise appearances at WWE’s television tapings in Georgia.
- Why fans should be wary of the upcoming Smackdown/ECW dual brand house shows.
- The latest on Kurt Angle.
- More upcoming pay-per-view matches from TNA and WWE.
- Wrestler injuries and upcoming DVD releases.
- The indy lineup of the week featuring two of the top indy wrestlers in North America in a high profile matchup.
- Pat books WrestleMania 23 during the Listener Mail segment.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the September 6, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast reviewing that week’s WWE Raw which included Jeff Hardy vs. Johnny Nitro, Randy Orton & Edge & Lita vs. John Cena & Carlito & Trish Stratus, an introductory video for the Cryme Tyme tag team, plus Ric Flair, Chris Masters, Shane McMahon, Vince McMahon, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 6, 2006 Torch Talk audio series with Scott Hall, a/k/a Razor Ramon. This is part one, which matched the published transcript in Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter #831.
Scott Hall had never been big on interviews with wrestling media. He had been required to do one here and there over the years for his company, but never more than ten minutes or so. Yet, he had been so many places, had been part of so many big stories, had so many opinions, and had so much insight to add to a business he has studied and practiced over the years. He could talks hours about the pro wrestling industry, but usually reserved that for road trips with his buddies, most notably Kevin Nash, Sean Waltman, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H. Until now.
In this, Hall’s first in-depth insider interview ever, he marched through his career from his days as a fan growing up all the way through the Razor Ramon gimmick, controversies with the Clique, his jump to WCW, and the Monday Night War and NWO era.
In part one of this three-hour-plus exclusive interview, Hall discussed how he broke into wrestling and stories from his early days in the ring. The interview was conducted on Sept. 6, 2006.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 1, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include…
- The Vince McMahon DVD, looking at dozens of aspects of the DVD, what was true, what wasn’t, who spoke their mind, who didn’t, did Vince reveal anything surprising about himself, is he more or less complex than we thought, and much more
- Jeff Hardy’s showings so far
- TNA’s disappointing ratings
- More on Kurt Angle
- John Cena’s potential on Smackdown
- Unforgiven taking shape
- More
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from August 31, 2006. Topics include:
- PWG’s tournament matches including Bryan Danielson substitution
- Mick Foley
- Did anyone refuse to kiss Vince McMahon’s ass?
- Lex Luger as a headliner in WCW and a missed opportunity
- Bret Hart’s son to begin training with Lance Storm
- Todd Gordon’s latest project
- Danielson injury ramifications on ROH
- Sabu vs. Paul Heyman
- Batista-Booker T contract signing for No Mercy
- TNA notes
- Hell in a Cell concept
- more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the August 28, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch John Cena vs. Chris Masters, Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton for the IC Title, plus Spirit Squad, DX, William Regal & Eugene, Lita vs. Mickie James for the Women’s Title, Torrie Wilson vs. Candice Michelle in a Paddle on a Pole match, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 26, 2006 edition of Smackdown. The discussion includes the latest chapter in Eddie Guerrero as an on-air character, WWE wasting Rey Mysterio, putting aside the crass nature of the storyline to analyze Vickie’s heel turn, King Booker’s post-Summerslam promo, William Regal’s amazing facial reactions, Batista and Booker having no personal beef, Gregory Helms on commentary, WWE protecting Tatanka for some odd reason, Terkay not there yet, the tag champs wasted, fans don’t care about small guys, WWE admitting to a mistake with The Miz’s heel turn, and where the brand goes from here.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 26, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They discussed the end of Kurt Angle’s relationship with WWE as a full-time wrestler, his admission of a problem with medication, his place WWE history, what he can do if he can’t return to full time action, what are the chances of Angle showing up in TNA or elsewhere, how he ranks compared to all of the other WWE greats of his era the previous eras, and much much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from August 24, 2006. Topics include:
- Former NWA World Champion Dory Funk Jr. drops by to talk about the present and future of the business
- TNA getting set to battle Lucha Libre
- What might be the best WWE DVD project of the year
- A former WCW headliner returning to Japan
- WWE’s new autumn feuds
- The kickoff for next month’s TNA headline match
- An indy lineup of the week with three former NWA champs and two former WCW champs converging on Oklahoma
- Listener Mail including questions about Mick Foley, Jeff Hardy, and Shark Boy
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our WWE Summerslam PPV Roundtable from August 20, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was first joined by PWTorch’s James Caldwell for a 16 minute rapid-fire analysis. Then Wade was joined by Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell for a longer Roundtable analysis format. The show included John Cena vs. Edge in the main event, Randy Orton vs. Hulk Hogan, Vince & Shane McMahon vs. DX, Ric Flair vs. Mick Foley, Big Show vs. Sabu, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 19, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown and a preview of the two – count ’em, two! – Smackdown matches at Summerslam. The discussion includes Great Khali-Undertaker, the shocking quality of the match, where both characters are headed, why Khali can be utilized on SD if used correctly, the “mid-feud” angle involving that Booker T and Batista that shouldn’t have been on the “go home” show, whether Booker was gelling, Rey Mysterio and Chavo Guerrero off TV, the future of SD main event feuds after Summerslam, who should go over in the World Hvy. Title match, Bobby Lashley chucking a chair at Fit Finlay, the leprechaun hurting Finlay’s in-ring wrestling, two potential main event feuds for Alexander Terkay, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 18, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:
- A preview of WWE Summerslam 2006 evaluating the hype, predicting how matches will play out.
- Jeff Hardy resigning with WWE.
- The Hulk Hogan injury, the WWF reaction to the study linking teen violence to watching their product.
- Paul Heyman’s character in ECW and whether WWE did enough to establish who he is.
- And more!
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from August 17, 2006. Topics include:
- Two former headliners who may have worked their last matches for TNA.
- The Smackdown television shakeup.
- The possibility of Lucha Libre on tour in the U.S. this fall.
- What will be headlining the next major TNA house show.
- Sunday’s SummerSlam spectacular from WWE
- Kurt Angle’s latest injury.
- TNA’s all-out press to sign a former WWE main eventer
- The indy lineup of the week with the NWA World Tag Team Champions headlining in New Jersey.
- Listener Mail including questions about John Cena, Hulk Hogan, and Hard Justice.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 17, 2006 episodes featuring James Caldwell’s look at the latest news including these topics:
- Hulk Hogan’s knee injury.
- The placement of the Hogan-Randy Orton in the final segment of Raw.
- The dynamic between Hogan and Vince McMahon, motives behind Hogan’s “injury angle.”
- Who gets blamed for a weak buyrate for Summerslam, who gets praised for a strong buyrate.
- The most recent TNA Impact tapings and the two paths of good and bad for Impact.
- TNA missing opportunities with Samoa Joe.
- The TNA comfort zone.
- LAX being the break out act on Impact.
- Why TNA needs to sign talent to long-term deals.
- The Diva Contest.
- ROH News with a ROH Title re-match signed.
- And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 11, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. The discussion includes Rey-Chavo, the crass quality of Vickie Guerrero’s involvement, giving away Taker-Khali next week, why the match will hurt the Summerslam buyrate, King Booker on commentary, which new Smackdown wrestler might be in line for matches with Batista later this year, the Divas, Miz being Miz, the state of the Cruiserweight Division, the state of the Tag Division, why neither one will be at Summerslam, the new talent initiative, where Matt Hardy fits into the Smackdown equation upon his return, and much more…
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our TNA Hard Justice PPV Roundtable from August 13, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill. The event included Sting vs. Jarrett, Chris Sabin vs. Alex Shelley, plus R-Truth, Styles, Samoa Joe, Jay Lethal, Rhino, Eric Young, Sonjay Dutt, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from August 10, 2006. Topics include:
- Chris Jericho’s upcoming Fox TV gig.
- Another former ECW personality starting his own indy promotion.
- A shakeup in WWE developmental.
- Two new WWE signees.
- Hulk Hogan’s busy week.
- Ring of Honor’s big title unification match.
- Sunday’s big Sting vs. Jeff Jarrett matchup on TNA PPV
- The indy lineup of the week featuring CEW, TNA and ROH names in Indiana
- Listener Mail including questions about Trish Stratus, Bob Sapp, GLOW and Aaron Spelling.
- Real Deal listeners try to help WWE out with its New Talent Initiative.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 11, 2006 special episode looking at World Class Championship Wrestling. PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discuss the highs and lows of this fascinating 1980s wrestling promotion starring The Von Erich family, The Freebirds at their peak, Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez, Jake Roberts, Rick Rude, Jim Cornette and The Midnight Express, Kamala, and many more well-known wrestlers of that era. The recently released World Class DVD documentary is also reviewed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the August 11, 2006 Raw Review podcast with PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and James Caldwell who broke down, dissected, and discussed the August 7, 2006 edition of Raw. The discussion includes the sudden acceptance of Ric Flair’s match proposal by Mick Foley, why he might have given in so easily, Umaga in the main event, the pros of Umaga in the main event, the severe cons of how Umaga was actually booked in the main event, WWE’s replacement of Hulk Hogan, more Cena and Edge than was probably booked pre-Hogan injury, giving away the Trish-Carlito kiss, Cena’s uninspiring offense, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 5, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. The discussion includes theories on Batista’s booking, whether WWE is concerned about pushing Kennedy or protecting against a potential investment in Batista, what three consecutive TV losses could mean to Batista, King Booker’s first week as champion, what’s missing from the act, Rey’s booking, Chavo’s unheelish speech, Turkay’s debut, poor Matt Hardy, JBL’s commentary, Smackdown lacking purpose and direction, the state of the Smackdown brand following the injuries and wellness fall out, and much more…
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 4, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:
- Hulk Hogan’s value to Summerslam and the ramifications of him potentially being off the show due to an injury.
- In-depth analysis of the Ric Flair-Mick Foley feud, their on-air and off-air dynamic, examination of specific tactics being verbalized by both, and where reality and fiction are meeting.
- Comparing Mick Foley to brawler legends of the past such as Bruiser Brody, Terry Funk, Harley Race, and Stan Hansen.
- Was TNA ready to expand to two hours?
- Smackdown storyline reaction including the Rey Mysterio-Chavo Guerrero-Vickie angle.
- C.M. Punk’s ECW debut
- The declining American PPV buyrate problem
- Why WWE needed to stop giving away big name match-ups on TV three times a week.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the August 3 and August 4, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:
- Vince McMahon’s surprising favorite match on ECW
- C.M. Punk’s backstage demeanor
- Why Cole was more into his job
- Steve Austin-Hulk Hogan talk
- Jeff Hardy’s return to WWE
- And more!
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from August 3, 2006 including:
- More TNT Wrestling rumors
- ECW’s Wildest Traffic Stop Caught On Tape
- The pending return of a veteran Smackdown wrestler (not a moment too soon).
- The arrival of the latest McMahon
- Samoa Joe raises his voice and the mysteriously shrinking pool of active Smackdown wrestlers
- The Indy Show lineup of the Week has TNA’s finest fighting taking on local stars in the wilds of New Jersey
- Listener Mail on C.M. Punk, Brock Lesnar, and the 1989 Great American Bash.
- Plus the listeners have ideas for SummerSlam and Guests Gone Wild on our Newsmaker Hotline.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the August 2, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:
- The latest on the WWE blood test results.
- Backstage at TNA’s tapings.
- Reaction to ECW on Sci-Fi and Raw on Monday night including analysis of the Ric Flair-Mick Foley segment.
- Contract issues.
- A look at WWE.com’s Power 25.
- And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 31, 2006 episode of James Caldwell’s “On Point” audio interview series.
In this third and final installment of James Caldwell’s “On Point interview” with TNA wrestler Bobby Roode. The discussion includes Roode’s decision to turn down a WWE offer, Roode signing a long-term deal with TNA, the reasons for re-signing with TNA, the direction of his career after the Team Canada break up, moving into the heavyweight division, the reason behind Team Canada’s break up, character development with Eric Young, wrestling in front of the Orlando audience, the importance of taking TV and PPV on the road, putting together matches, and unique insight behind the scenes in TNA.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 30, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. The discussion includes theories on Batista’s booking, whether WWE is concerned about pushing Kennedy or protecting against a potential investment in Batista, what three consecutive TV losses could mean to Batista, King Booker’s first week as champion, what’s missing from the act, Rey’s booking, Chavo’s unheelish speech, Turkay’s debut, poor Matt Hardy, JBL’s commentary, Smackdown lacking purpose and direction, the state of the Smackdown brand following the injuries and wellness fall out, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 28 & 29, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:
- Focusing on the results of the blood tests that have decimated Smackdown’s roster depth over the past week
- Ratings analysis of ECW so far
- Steph giving birth and the Steph-Hunter on-air dynamic.
- Why Shane becoming a father wasn’t as big of a deal as Steph becoming a mother.
- What’s still wrong with TNA Impact and why this week’s show was a primary example of TNA’s booking flaws
- A dissection of Paul Heyman’s UK Sun interview this week
- And more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the July 27 and 28, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcasts where PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:
- More on the concerning blood test results amongst WWE wrestlers including Bobby Lashley and Matt Hardy.
- The pending returns of Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam
- TNA Impact ratings talk including a Samoa Joe vs. Rhino main event
- TNA TV time slot update
- Triple H and Stephanie McMahon daughter’s birth making mainstream news
- Summerslam news with John Cena vs. Edge having a special stip added
- Ratings notes including how overruns had been drawing on different shows
- Wrestlers rarely sacrificing for the good of the industry that served them well
- Mark Henry expressing frustration with another injury setback
- Tatanka among those out of action due to a WWE suspension
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from July 27, 2006. Topics include:
- TNT Wrestling rumors
- ECW’s Wildest Traffic Stop Caught On Tape
- The pending return of a veteran Smackdown wrestler (not a moment too soon).
- The arrival of the latest McMahon
- Samoa Joe raises his voice
- The mysteriously shrinking pool of active Smackdown wrestlers.
- The Indy Show lineup of the Week has TNA’s finest fighters taking on local stars in the wilds of New Jersey
- Listener Mail on C.M. Punk, Brock Lesnar, and the 1989 Great American Bash.
- The listeners have ideas for SummerSlam and Guests Gone Wild on our Newsmaker Hotline.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the July 24, 25, and 26, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:
- Stephanie McMahon goes into labor
- Liver enzymes coming back high for wrestlers sparking concern
- Chris Jericho telling people he’s retiring
- TNA’s TV future
- Hulk Hogan backstage notes from Raw
- Much more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our TNA Victory Road PPV Roundtable from July 23, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell first for a rapid-fire analysis review. Then PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and James Caldwell joined Wade for a full roundtable podcast. The event included King Booker vs. Rey Mysterio, Big Show vs. Undertaker in a Punjabi Prison match, Mr. Kennedy vs. Batista, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 22, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. The discussion includes a preview the Great American Bash PPV including the disarray of the PPV with WWE pulling wrestlers left and right, how soon WWE knew about Bobby Lashley’s liver issue, Lashley’s “injury angle,” why WWE hasn’t announced that Great Khali will be off the PPV, giving away a bland Booker T vs. Rey Mysterio match on free TV, the quick decision of Batista-Kennedy, the tag champs losing yet again, Diva madness, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 21, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:
- ECW’s late-night rating
- Undertaker headlining an ECW show
- TNA ratings compared to ECW
- The content of Saturday Night’s Main Event and it ratings
- A look back at what made SNMEs in the 1980s rating successes whereas today they’re not
- Whether it’s wise to feature top stars on TV so often and, if it’s not done, what an alternative is, how UFC fits into all of this, and more.
- The injury to Mark Henry
- A preview of Sunday’s Bash PPV, and a couple other current events
- Then they dedicate the majority of the update to looking at the headlines of the recent two pairs of “5 Years Ago” and “10 Years Ago” Torch Newsletter back issues focused on Hulk Hogan’s heel turn in July 1996 and the original WCW/ECW Invasion angle from July 2001.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from July 19, 2006. Topics include:
- Behind the scenes stuff on TNT Wrestling’s roster and television deal
- A potential new developmental hire for WWE
- Stacy Keibler goes Hollywood
- The Most Important Press Release of the Week
- Paul Heyman’s kiss of death
- Sunday’s World Heavyweight Title match and the continuing McMahons vs. D-Generates saga
- The Indy Show lineup of the Week features Christian Cage battling Monty Brown in Maryland
- Listener Mail on Greg Valentine, Jeff Jarrett and Sunday’s Punjabi Prison match, listeners have hardcore suggestions for TNA
- The return of our Newsmaker Hotline
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back two interviews in James Caldwell’s “On Point” audio interview series including the July 18 interview with TNA on-air personality and match agent Simon Diamond and the July 19 interview with Fight Network President Mike Garrow.
Simon Diamond: This discussion includes the return of the Diamonds in the Rough faction to TV, what they need to do to warrant more TV exposure, wearing two hats of on-air personality and agent, specific insight into how matches are laid out, what the best approach to lay out a match is, what today’s wrestlers have to work on, character development being more important than having five-star matches, which specific wrestlers in TNA are on the verge of breaking out, how Eric Young has kept his spot and forced TNA to give him more TV time, being a jobber and making the losses entertaining, the White Sox angle with A.J. Pierzynski, whether money can still be made with the Sox, having job security in the wrestling business, ECW, and much more.
Mike Garrow: This discussion includes background on the Fight Network, progress in Year One, major plans for the Fight Network to launch in the U.S., plans for international distribution, the potential of working with WWE to include programming in Canada, the recent launch of Fight Mobile, what content could be up coming on Fight Mobile, working with pro wrestling companies to feature content, Ryan Bennett’s impact on the Fight Network launch and his legacy in MMA, the business model of Fight Network including revenue streams and potential for profitability, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the July 17, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a WWE Raw review and analysis including Shane McMahon vs. Shawn Michaels with Vince McMahon and Triple in their respective corners, plus Randy Orton, Eugene, Carlito, Ric Flair, Miz, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our TNA Victory Road PPV Roundtable from July 16, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill first for a rapid-fire analysis review. Then PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and James Caldwell joined Wade for a full roundtable podcast. The event included Sting vs. Christian vs. Samoa Joe vs. Scott Steiner, plus Nash, Team 3D, Rhino, R-Truth, Sonjay Dutt, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 16, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. The discussion includes SD’s rebound from the horrendously put together show the previous week, Finlay’s U.S. Title victory, the best main event for Summerslam, whether Booker T has enough character depth to be a credible champion, Mark Henry’s great promo, what could have been better in the contract signing segment, the headline news of Matt Hardy winning on Smackdown, how WWE put together a win-win booking scheme for Hardy and Kennedy, how WWE could have put the diva search on TV without the Miz or the actual contestants present in the arena and saved everyone’s sanity, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 14, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:
- Ric Flair vs. Big Show and the Ric Flair-Mick Foley feud. How did Flair pull it off again, surprising people with a standout TV match and drawing a strong TV rating in the process? What is right and wrong about the way the Flair-Foley feud has been promoted and why? Does the shoot-style promo approach work? Why were Foley and Flair both coming out looking bad in this feud?
- A preview WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
- A lively discussion regarding interpreting TV ratings numbers
- And more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from July 12, 2006. Topics include:
- A pivotal ECW wrestler from the ’90s coming out of retirement
- The latest WWE signee
- Who wanted to make the jump from TNA to WWE
- Which WWE legend claimed he’s signed with TNA
- The latest on the TNT and WSX fronts
- Ric Flair going hardcore
- A big boost for Rey Mysterio and Booker T
- TNA’s Victory Road and how their big shows are different from WWE’s
- Hulk Hogan’s return this weekend
- The Indy Show lineup of the Week features Roderick Strong battling Puma on the West Coast
- Listener Mail on DX, Kurt Angle, Strangler Lewis, and more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the July 10, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a WWE Raw review and analysis including John Cena vs. Shelton Benjamin, Melina vs. Trish Stratus, Randy Orton vs. Val Denis, Shane & Vince McMahon vs. Eugene, and more including The Spirit Squash.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 9, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:
- The Sabu and RVD situation
- Happenings on TV throughout the week on the four major first-run national programs.
- Analysis of the new WWE Magazine format
- What question would Bruce ask Vince McMahon if McMahon had to give an honest answer?
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 9, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They discuss Bobby Lashley’s anticlimactic victory over Booker T, why SD is good TV in and of itself, but has no purpose or direction, why the fans are reacting positively to Vito, poor Matt Hardy, Brent Albright’s storyline write off, potential vignettes for Great Khali before his prison match with Undertaker, Ashley and Lashley back to back on TV, Krystal Marshall’s random verbal abuse on Ashley, the next steps for Lashley and Finlay, potential SNME Smackdown matches, potential Great American Bash matches, where the brand is headed, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 9, 2006 installment of James Caldwell’s “On Point” audio interview series.
In this third and final installment of James Caldwell’s “On Point interview” with J.J. Dillon, Dillon discusses the day in the life at a WCW TV taping, why Eric Bischoff never had a chance to over-take Vince McMahon, how WCW blew Hulk Hogan vs. Bret Hart I, wrestlers getting what they wanted from Eric Bischoff, a lack of checks and balances in WCW, how wrestlers lost negotiating power when WCW was bought out, The Myth in professional wrestling, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the July 7, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers questions about the future of Trish Stratus in WWE, Tommy Dreamer’s involvement in ECW behind the scenes, what the plans were for the Edge-Cena-RVD mystery partner tag match on Raw on Monday, the original plans for DX, and the Kane-Kane storyline.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from July 6, 2006. Topics include:
- The latest former TNA guy to sign a WWE deal
- The next female wrestling personality to appear in Playboy
- Kurt Angle’s scheduled return date to ECW
- Paris Hilton turning down a date to appear in the squared circle
- The latest on a third wrestling promotion possibly getting a cable television deal.
- The latest attempt to kill ECW in its hometown
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a special podcast on July 4, 2006 with Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell reacting to the breaking news on Sabu and Rob Van Dam being arrested the night before on drug possession charges and what a setback that was for both during the WWE-ECW era.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to part two of the July 2 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- The Hulk Hogan-Randy Orton angle that is brewing
- Brooke Hogan’s career and video
- Hogan as a father-figure.
- Whether ECW or TNA would be a better investment right now.
- Which of the two shows is better right now.
- A busy week for UFC.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 1, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They discuss the June 30 edition of Smackdown including Bobby Lashley’s anticlimactic victory over Booker T, why Smackdown is good TV in and of itself, but has no purpose or direction, why the fans are reacting positively to Vito, poor Matt Hardy, Brent Albright’s storyline write off, potential vignettes for Great Khali before his prison match with Undertaker, Ashley and Lashley back to back on TV, Krystal Marshall’s random verbal abuse on Ashley, the next steps for Lashley and Finlay, potential SNME Smackdown matches, potential Great American Bash matches, where the brand is headed, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 1, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:
- The impact of Kurt Angle’s injury hiatus, its impact on ECW, the depth and viability of ECW’s current roster, and how Vince McMahon is unknowingly sabotaging ECW.
- How promoting to fans has changed and how the wrestlers and promoters have lost the art of earning return business at live events.
- The value and dangers of nostalgia acts.
- And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 30, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:
- Bruce makes a case for why Jim Cornette’s segment on Impact this week may have done irreparable harm to his character, the state of TNA politics, and why he doesn’t like certain storyline directions.
- Analysis of that week’s WWE Raw including John Cena vs. RVD, the DX-McMahon skit with the brown shower, Trish’s quick job, and more
- Week three of ECW on Sci-Fi
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 29, 2006 episodes featuring back-to-back News Brief podcasts with James Caldwell and then Wade Keller.
James leads with the Kurt Angle injury news and its impact on the ECW brand, WWE often not delivering on advertised matches, Jim Cornette’s big TNA announcement, the latest from ROH, and more.
Wade then discusses the state of ECW with some concerns expressed over Vince McMahon’s belief that ECW should feel a lot like Raw and Smackdown and a commentary on the fate of ECW under Vince’s supervision.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from June 29, 2006 including:
- Another wrestling promoter claims to have a national cable TV deal and a number of former WWE wrestlers under contract
- The next time you’ll see an ECW match on pay-per-view
- A WrestleMania headliner set to take more time off.
- Two third-generation wrestlers set to make their pro debuts.
- The Hot Five Stories of the week include speculation the next big match for the Hulkster, drama backstage in ECW and Saturday Night’s Main Event.
- The Indy Show lineup of the Week features a former ECW champion against a former ROH title holder
- Listener Mail on Matt Striker, Randy Orton and SummerSlam, plus the listeners give Pat their ideas for the upcoming WWE Diva Search.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 27, 2006 episode of James Caldwell’s “On Point” audio interview series.
PWTorch’s James Caldwell interviews J.J. Dillon in part two of a three-part series focusing on J.J.’s career as a manager, creative force, and witness to the decline of the territories and WCW. In this second installment, Dillon discusses these topics:
- Working for Vince McMahon
- Playing the role of “bad cop” as V.P. of Talent Relations.
- Dealing with wrestlers in that role
- Putting aside personal relationships to pursue business relationships.
- Stories about being caught in between talent and Vince McMahon
- The contracts Vince dealt in the mid-90s
- What went into signing talent
- Vince’s views on wrestlers taking a gimmick or likeness to another promotion
- The specific reason why Vince comes up with off-the-wall gimmicks
- And much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the June 26, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviewed Monday’s Raw which included a John Cena vs. RVD rematch, Diva Search, Trish Stratus vs. Mickie James, plus Edge, Kane, McMahons, Spirit Squad, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our WWE Vengeance PPV analysis podcasts from June 25, 2006. First up is the Post-PPV Rapid-Fire Analysis with Wade Keller and James Caldwell followed by the longer PPV Roundtable with Keller, Bruce Mitchell, and Pat McNeill. This event included DX vs. Spirit Squad, Mick Foley vs. Ric Flair, John Cena vs. Sabu, Randy Orton vs. Kurt Angle, Kane vs. Imposter Kane, RVD vs. Edge, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 25, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They discuss the June 23 edition of Smackdown. They discuss the vast improvement of Bobby Lashley-Booker T from the previous week, Lashley becoming a star, that guy who holds the World Heavyweight Title, where the storyline between Chavo and the guy appears to be heading, Mark Henry’s brilliance, Michael Cole and JBL being jealous of Vito, the crazy dynamic of the opening tag title match, Fit Finlay as World Champion?, Mr. Kennedy’s purpose-less role, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 23, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:
- TNA’s Slammiversary PPV and the post-PPV Impact from the previous night including in-depth discussion of Samoa Joe’s win over Scott Steiner
- The pros and cons of Jim Cornette’s debut speech.
- The Jeff Jarrett title situation
- Much more from a big week for TNA.
- A discussion of how Bruce reacts to people who think his commentaries, and Internet critics in general, are often too negative.
- Reaction to JBL replacing Tazz on Smackdown on color commentary.
- The official DX reunion
- ECW on SciFi week two
- Analysis of key segments on Raw and Smackdown
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from June 22, 2006 including:
- Pat gives his thoughts on a loaded episode of WWE Raw, and gets you ready for Sunday’s big Vengeance show.
- Plus all the wrestling news that’s unfit for print, including the scoop on the next ECW-related book, what surprise could be waiting for fans at Saturday’s ECW house show in Philadelphia, where and when a former ECW champion is locking up with Ring of Honor Bryan Danielson, and which former TNA gladiator would really like to sell you a T-shirt.
- The Hot Five Stories of the week include the end of the Christian era in TNA, Dave Batista back on the road for Smackdown, and confusing moments from Raw.
- The Indy Show lineup of the Week features former ECW Tag Team Champions in the same building for one night only at the New Alhambra,
- Listener Mail on The Warlord, Jeff Jarrett and The Yeti
- Pat’s dramatic audio reinterpretation of the opening segment from Raw.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the June 21, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviewed Monday’s Raw and Tuesday’s ECW TV programs featuring hype for the Vengeance PPV.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our TNA Slammiversary PPV analysis podcasts from June 18, 2006. First up is the Post-PPV Roundtable with Pat McNeill & James Caldwell followed by the Wade Keller Analysis recorded the next day. This event headlined with a King of the Mountain match with Jeff Jarrett, R-Truth, Sting, Abyss, and Christian Cage, plus Samoa Joe vs. Scott Steiner along with Team Canada, Petey Williams, Jay Lethal, A.J. Styles, Christopher Daniels, Kevin Nash, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 16, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They discuss Rey Mysterio as the opening act, who actually benefited from the opening match, Smackdown going through the motions, what can be done to advance Booker T’s character, whether Bobby Lashley is fit to carry Smackdown, Ken Kennedy losing steam, Great Khali’s baby step forward on the mic, poor Chavo Guerrero, Vito stuffing a man’s head underneath his dress, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 17, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:
- Color commentators in WWE and who are winners and losers in the shuffle with JBL and Tazz
- A look at the Vengeance line-up
- A preview of Sunday’s TNA PPV
- Insider notes on the background of the Mick Foley vs. Ric Flair feud and whether this is a feud that should have happened at all.
- Notes on aliens and zombies in ECW
- How the DX reunion played out
- And much more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 16, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:
- The impressive debut rating for ECW on Sci-Fi and what WWE needs to do to keep that rating high, and whether the rating can be sustained within the structure of a three-brand set-up in WWE.
- A lot of analysis of the entire ECW situation, with a breakdown of why they drew a strong rating and why the show was so disappointing and frustrating to so many, with a particular focus on what about Vince McMahon’s personality makes it impossible for him to operate any other way.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 15, 2006 episode of James Caldwell’s “On Point” audio interview series.
PWTorch’s James Caldwell interviews J.J. Dillon in part one of a three-part series focusing on J.J.’s career as a manager, creative force, and witness to the decline of the territories and WCW. Dillon discusses his goals as manager of the Four Horsemen, using outside interference effectively, how he enhanced the wrestlers he managed, possible conflicts of interesting establishing his character vs. doing what was right for business, the famous Dusty Rhodes backstage attack, wrestlers not understanding how to draw fans, being paid a flat payoff vs. percentage of the gross, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from June 15, 2006 including:
- The relaunch of the former ECW promotion as a WWE brand on Sci-Fi
- The least anticipated tag team reunion tour in years
- The real winner from last night’s ECW show on Sci-Fi
- Which former Ring of Honor champion was backstage in Trenton. (Hint: not The Zombie).
- That weekend’s Slammiversary
- ROH’s major Manhattan show for Saturday
- WWE loading up its next pay-per-view
- The Indy Lineup of the Week with two top TNA wrestlers locking up in a rare one-on-one match
- The listeners second guess the previous night’s lineup
- Listener Mail on Dusty Rhodes and The Honky Tonk Man
- Plus the Newsmaker Hotline with Jason Powell to review ECW on Sci-Fi
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our Roundtable Review of the debut episode of ECW on SyFy on June 14, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill talk about the debacle and massively negative feedback for the debut episode, including how scary it was that it was a result of a genuine attempt by Vince McMahon to produce a good show.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to three updates over two days – June 12 & 13, 2006. First up is a Wade Keller Hotline looking at the fallout from ECW One Night Stand II and the pending debut of ECW on Sci Fi Network. Then a review of the June 12 Raw including Paul Heyman’s opening statement about the weak manner in which RVD beat John Cena. And finally, another Wade Keller Hotline with insider notes on the ECW PPV and the debut of ECW on Sci Fi including the timing of the script being finished by Heyman and submitted to Vince McMahon. Also, the WWE Vengeance PPV press conference including a note on Ric Flair, Kevin Nash showing pride in TNA and touting Samoa Joe, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our ECW One Night Stand II PPV post-shows from June 11, 2006. They discuss first whether it was a good show and a show that would satisfy the ECW fans. Then they get into the matches including the John Cena vs. Rob Van Dam main event, Balls Mahoney vs. Masato Tanaka, Rey Mysterio vs. Sabu, Kurt Angle vs. Randy Orton, Tazz vs. Jerry Lawler, and Edge & Mick Foley & Lita vs. Terry Funk & Tommy Dreamer & Beaulah McGillicutty.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 9, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They broke down the state of transition on Smackdown, the build up to the ECW PPV, Rey Mysterio being presented as a star making a tough decision, Tazz’s decision to leave Smackdown, Fit Finlay on SD vs. ECW, Booker T losing his purpose now that he’s king, Lashley and Booker losing momentum, Michelle McCool’s latest head-scratching promo, The Miz losing the only shred of hipness he ever had, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 10, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:
- An in-depth review of the new Dusty Rhodes DVD. Mitchell followed Rhodes’s career as closely as anyone, and saw much of it from the front row at the Greensboro Coliseum. He has read any book, including Dusty’s autobiography, that covered Dusty’s career in great detail, and explains the strengths and weaknesses of the Dusty DVD – what’s missing and why, what’s inaccurate, what’s great, what must be watched, and the politics behind Dusty when he was in power and not in power.
- In-depth thoughts on Hulk Hogan’s interview in the UK Sun, dissecting what he said, reading between the lines, and running it through the b.s. meter.
- Also, a few other current events are covered in rapid-fire fashion at the end of the update.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 9, 2006 episode featuring Wade Keller talking with Jason Powell about the march to ECW’s second One Night Stand PPV event. Jason covered ECW as part of his full-time job with Pro Wrestling Torch during its last five years of existence. No independent reporter had more discussions with Paul Heyman and many ECW wrestlers during ECW’s final years than Jason did. He brought that perspective to analyzing whether the ECW relaunch can work, whether the second One Night Stand has been promoted well, and whether the Wednesday USA Network special worked at promoting the brand. A wide variety of aspects are covered regarding ECW in this special podcast.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the June 8, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:
- Backstage notes on the ECW TV special including Vince McMahon’s demeanor
- Why they had both Taz and Jerry Lawler on commentary
- What familiar name booked the ECW battle royal
- Which top execs were and were not at the ECW PPV
- Randy Orton’s mood backstage
- Big Show’s relationship with Paul Heyman
- How ECW wrestlers got along with WWE wrestlers backstage
- Raw quarter hour ratings
- TNA’s big Steiner vs. Sting TV match
- More
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 8, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They discussed and dissected the previous night’s ECW vs. WWE Head-to-Head Special on USA Network and looked ahead to Sunday’s ECW One Night Stand PPV.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the June 7, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviewed that night’s WWE Raw which included the final hype for ECW One Night Stand with RVD, Shane McMahon, John Cena, Paul Heyman, and more. Matches included Big Show vs. Triple H, Carlito vs. Shelton Benjamin, Lance Cade vs. Kane, Johnny Nitro vs. Charlie Haas, Eugene vs. Matt Striker. Also, segments with Vince McMahon, Shawn Michaels, Kane, and Shane.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from June 6, 2006 including:
- A former ECW wrestler Erik Watts stopped by the Newsmaker Hotline to give his take on Sunday’s relaunch and talk about his own controversial career.
- Who could be last-minute additions to ECW, and one former ECW wrestler who’s probably already gone.
- All the hype toward One Night Stand
- This weekend’s TNA Invasion of the Northeast
- The Indy Lineup of the Week with the Briscoe Brothers battling the Rottweilers in Pennyslvania
- The new audience-pleasing “Real Deal Raw Deal” segment
- Listener Mail on Great Khali, ECW, and Kane
- Plus even more wrestling news of the day.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 3, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They discussed the hot opening match between Kurt Angle and Rey Mysterio, Paul Heyman’s commentary, the new vision for ECW, who could answer Paul Heyman’s four, six, and eight-sided ring challenge, a current UFC fighter who could be part of ECW, why the finish to the opening match worked, the future of the Smackdown brand, where the pieces may fall with wrestlers coming and going weekly, Matt Hardy winning but not really winning, Mark Henry’s killer gimmick, Piper being Piper, the Smackdown women’s division, the poor drunken pirate, Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg nine months into SD vs. WCW, the new stable on Smackdown, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the WrestleMania 3 Retro Roundtable, part 2 of 2, from June 3, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill discuss WrestleMania III. They walk through the entire line-up and look at the wrestlers, the place they were in their careers, where they ended up going after WM3, and match quality and outcomes.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the WrestleMania 3 Retro Roundtable, part 1 of 2, from June 2, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill discuss WrestleMania III. They walk through the entire line-up and look at the wrestlers, the place they were in their careers, where they ended up going after WM3, and match quality and outcomes.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from May 31, 2006 including:
- The newest WWE signee
- A brand name wrestler possibly returning to the Impact Zone
- A former Raw wrestler on his way to Japan
- A another cable channel running classic WWE events.
- The ECW buildup
- The Indy Lineup(s) of the Week with Christian Cage battling A.J. Styles across the Northeast
- The Question of the Week regarding future WWE horror films
- Listener Mail on Kurt Angle, ECW, and WWE DVD sets
- Plus the new audience-pleasing “Real Deal Raw Deal” segment.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the May 30, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviewed that night’s WWE Raw which included Kane vs. Shelton Benjamin, Big Show vs. Edge, John Cena vs. Johnny Nitro, Triple H vs. Kenny, plus Jerry Lawler ripped on ECW, Vince McMahon talking segment, more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 1, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They discussed the post-Judgment Day booking of Rey Mysterio, JBL’s impending time off, the Chris Benoit injury angle, the latest news on the Pirate, the most ridiculous moment in the history of WWE TV, the subtly of Kurt Angle and Paul Heyman, Heyman’s discussion with Teddy Long, the amazing heat behind Rey Mysterio, another solid main event title match, and the seeds planted for Chavo Guerrero’s involvement in Rey’s title run.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 26, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- How the destruction of Rey Mysterio has already come back to bite Vince McMahon
- How injuries and the WWE lifestyle continues to take a cumulative toll on the roster
- JBL’s diss of Tim Duncan
- The connection between how UFC and WWE promoter their product
- How UFC fans and promoters hate those comparisons
- The reaction among science fiction buffs to WWE’s ECW invading their channel
- In-depth analysis of Raw’s key segments including what didn’t work with the Mick Foley-Paul Heyman angle and the Triple H-Shawn Michaels-Vince McMahon saga
- A rundown of other Raw angles
- And more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the May 25, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:
- Vince McMahon’s comments at WWE.com regarding the relaunch of ECW. Are McMahon’s words good news or bad news for ECW, and what does it tell us about the direction of the brand.
- Also, a look at the injuries costing WWE its roster depth
- Analysis of last night’s TNA Impact telecast.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 25, 2006 Audio Torch Talk with Dawn Marie, part two of the multi-installment interview conducted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller.
In this second segment, she talks about drug use in ECW, how the locker room coped with departures from the company, funny stories on Lance Storm, thoughts on Paul Heyman as a boss and what his true genius is, and more. This is the second in a series of audio segments of the just published Torch Talk with Dawn Marie transcription in the Torch Newsletter.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from May 24, 2006 including the latest with WWE’s relaunch of the ECW brand, Mark Henry resigning, WWE PPVs outside the U.S., listener mail, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the May 22, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviewed that night’s WWE Raw which included Vince McMahon, Mick Foley, Edge, Shawn Michaels, RVD, Kane, Spirit Squad, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our WWE Judgment Day PPV post-shows from May 21, 2006. First, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by James Caldwell for a rapid-fire 15 minute analysis. Then he was joined by Bruce Mitchell & Pat McNeill for the full-length post-show roundtable. The event included Rey Mysterio vs. JBL for the World Title in the main event, Great Khali vs. Undertaker, Booker T vs. Bobby Lashley in the King of the Ring final, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 20, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They discuss the May 19, 2006 edition of Smackdown and discuss WWE’s effort building towards the Judgment Day PPV including the dynamic between Booker T and Bobby Lashley, why Lashley = Goldberg in the ring and on the mic, Rey Mysterio being squashed on TV again, the lengthy mid-Smackdown tag match, Kane > JBL and Rey, Kane > Smackdown, whether “See No Evil” is a good date movie, and much more!
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 19, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- Bruce goes off on how “American Idol” is killing the music industry (in the opening ten minutes)
- The key feuds on Smackdown
- A preview of Judgment Day
- A look at WWE.com
- TNA’s follow up to Sunday’s PPV
- More on the week in wrestling
- The latest on ECW’s revival including the pending clearance on Sci-Fi Network
- The Mick Foley-Terry Funk segment on Raw and what each wrestler drew from in their past
- WWE 24/7’s clearance on Comcast
- Mitchell’s top territory TV shows he’d like to see featured
- More thoughts on Raw
- A variety of other subjects.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from May 17, 2006 including the resurgence of women’s wrestling in North America, and goes over all the latest wrestling news, including WWE’s television ratings, The Rock heads to Cannes, the latest on TNA house shows, a former TNA wrestler signs with WWE, and Samoa’s Joe’s knee injury. Plus the Hot Five Stories of the week, the Indy Lineup of the Week with Jerry Lawler battling a former WWE Cruiserweight Champion in Virginia, an unbelievable scene from the cutting room floor of WWE Raw, the Question of the Week regarding Rey Mysterio, Listener Mail on Kip James, Great Khali and Puma plus the hottest new segment in Tuesday wrestling audio, the Newsmaker Hotline.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the May 15, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviewed that night’s WWE Raw which included a standout Mick Foley segment, Kenny vs. Shawn Michaels with Shane McMahon as special referee, plus Eugene, Umaga, Goldust, Snitsky, John Cena, Rob Van Dam, Triple H, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our TNA Sacrifice PPV post-shows from May 14, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Bruce Mitchell & Pat McNeill for a post-show roundtable. The event included Christian Cage defending the NWA World Title against Abyss, Sting & Samoa Joe vs. Jeff Jarrett & Scott Steiner, a World X Cup Gauntlet match including Sonjay Dutt and Jay Lethal, plus Raven, A.J. Styles, Jushin Liger, The Dudleys, and more.
Then after the Roundtable, James Caldwell’s 20 minute overview and analysis of the event.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 14, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They discussed the May 12, 2006 edition of Smackdown including the booking of Rey Mysterio, the only logical reason behind Rey’s booking, why anyone would buy the Judgment Day PPV on May 21, who might make a special appearance on the May 19 edition of Smackdown as Rey’s mystery opponent, Paul Burchill the Pirate’s fall from grace, JBL’s anti-Hispanic promo, Bobby Lashley vs. Finlay and why the match wasn’t as good as it could have been, Kurt Angle’s return, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 12, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- The latest on the Booker T vs. Batista fight
- The Mick Foley turn on Monday’s Raw
- The prospects of Jim Cornette in TNA.
- In-depth talk about some of the best real fights (and fake fights) backstage between wrestlers over the decades
- Thoughts on that week’s TNA Impact with the Samoa Joe/Sting teaming
- A discussion of the grading of the Chris Benoit vs. Fit Finlay match that has been the subject of discussion all week in the PWTorch VIP Forum
- Thoughts on Rob Van Dam dropping the ball on Raw that week
- Ric Flair getting married
- Rey Mysterio getting squashed and what it says about Vince McMahon with historical perspective to make it make sense
- A preview of Sunday night’s TNA Sacrifice PPV including who should do the job in the main event.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to May, 2006 episodes featuring five straight News Vaults with solo updates by Wade Keller and James Caldwell ranging from May 10 to May 16. The first topic is the locker room right with Booker T and Batista including a response to Batista’s comments afterward and what was revealing about them. Also, a difference in vision between Tommy Dreamer and Paul Heyman for the ECW relaunch, Umaga’s early push, Jim Cornette’s agreement to work for TNA, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from May 10, 2006 with all the big wrestling news, including the Booker-Batista altercation, Saturday’s big Ring of Honor main event in New Jersey, the ongoing debate over the effectiveness of the Spirit Squad, the latest WWE developmental shakeup, Rey Mysterio’s loss to Mark Henry, the last WWE Films movie deal and more. Plus the Hot Five Stories, the Indy Lineup of the Week with a big tournament at the former ECW Arena, a scene from the cutting room floor of WWE Raw, readers give their choices for the new TNA authority figure and Listener Mail on Jeff Jarrett, Eric Bischoff, Jim Cornette, David Blaine and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the May 8, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviewed that night’s WWE Raw which included Edge vs. Mick Foley vs. Tommy Dreamer in a Hardcore match, John Cena & Shawn Michaels vs. The Spirit Squad, plus Umaga, RVD, Carlito, Mickie James, Big Show, and Kane.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 5, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They discuss the curious (to put it nicely) booking of Rey Mysterio, JBL standing up for Rey, Rey not having a comeback to JBL, what WWE can do with Rey after Judgment Day, the King of the Ring tournament, Booker T beating Gunner Scott in a revenge match, the Cruiserweights being turned into food for Khali, Kendrick and London losing complete momentum, the brilliance of Finlay-Benoit, how WWE can generate buys for Judgment Day with two weeks of TV, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 5, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- The pros and cons of Joey Styles’s big “shoot-style” promo on Raw.
- Sting’s “Deal or No Deal” skit and what’s wrong with it.
- Analysis of Kevin Nash’s X Division Challenge.
- Mick Foley’s future and how it relates to ECW and Edge.
- A few thoughts on the latest episode of The Ultimate Fighter and why pro wrestling promoters should be watching it every week.
- And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 3, 2006 episode of James Caldwell’s “On Point” audio interview series.
In part four of a four-part 90-plus minute On Point interview with the top WWF star of the pre-WrestleMania era, Bruno Sammartino, PWTorch columnist James Caldwell talks with Bruno about whether he thinks could unite to create more leverage in contract talks, drug use in WWE, why he would never ride in a car with wrestlers in the ’80s, why people perceive him as being bitter and his response to the question of whether he is bitter, the various wrestling Hall of Fames, Superstar Billy Graham, the percentage of wrestlers he estimated were using drugs or steroids, his life after wrestling, his philosophy on retirement, and much more.
Then at the end is an eight minute Caldwell News Brief with some ECW-WWE news including some expectations for the ECW-branded PPV, Jim Ross news, New Japan-Brock Lesnar news, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from May 2, 2006 including more talk about WWE reviving ECW, the TNA-ROH dynamic, Listener Mail, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the May 1, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviewed that night’s WWE Raw which included John Cena defending his WWE Title against Kenny from the Spirit Squad with Triple H as special referee, plus Carlito & RVD teaming, Vince McMahon reacting to his win at Backlash, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our WWE Backlash PPV post-shows from Apr. 30, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was first joined by James Caldwell for a rapid-fire 15 minute instant analysis. Then Bruce Mitchell & Pat McNeill joined me for the full Roundtable podcast. The show included Vince & Shane McMahon vs. Shawn Michaels in a No Holds Barred match, John Cena vs. Edge vs. Triple H in the main event, Trish Stratus vs. Mickie James, plus RVD, Carlito, Ric Flair, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Apr. 30, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They discussed the Kurt Angle-Rey Mysterio main event, the storyline write off for Angle, how Rey is being presented as a weak champion, the prospects for JBL-Rey, Bobby Lashley’s victory over Mark Henry, why Henry is being protected more than any other wrestler on the roster, Giant Khali’s promo, Krystal Marshall’s overexposure, Booker T’s promo, why Burchill the Pirate wasn’t on the show, the cheap heat nature of UK-US, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to part one of the Apr. 29, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- More insight into the WWE/ECW situation, analysis of its chances of succeeding, what could get in the way, how it could affect other promotions, and more
- Brock Lesnar
- TNA ratings
- TNA’s hiring decisions
- Smackdown preemptions
- Jim Cornette and the best promos in wrestling today
- Extended thoughts on the ROH roster
- And more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our TNA Analysis Podcast from Apr. 28, 2006. PWTorch columnist James Caldwell was joined by Torch specialist Paul Madavi to discuss TNA in-depth including the first two weeks of Impact on Thursday nights, the Lockdown PPV after-the-fact, and what the next few weeks of TV looked like. They also discussed Samoa Joe being put into the heavyweight spotlight, who should be the first person to defeat Joe, how TNA could use Brock Lesnar and Goldberg if brought into the company, the pros and cons of TNA taping TV weekly, moving PPVs to other cities, and then the discussion moves to “See No Evil” and “The Marine” and whether either one could draw at the box office, and much much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the Apr. 27, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:
- The relaunch of the ECW brand by WWE
- The latest breaking word on the MTV promotion
- Brock Lesnar’s future
- The WCW Thunder invasion of TNA this week
- Low Ki signing full-time with TNA
- Changes at WWE.com
- Raw ratings
- Triple H’s re-emergence as an interesting character again
- And much more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Apr. 26, 2006. Topics include:
- Plans for the next TNA DVD release
- WWE brings Smackdown to the Middle East
- ROH management reconciles with a TNA wrestler
- WWE’s plans for its newest well-known acquisition
- Another women’s promotion kicks off
- Some big indy shows taking place in the Northeast this spring.
- God fighting back against Vince McMahon
- Next week’s big Smackdown main event
- Ring of Honor’s big Philadelphia show and Sunday’s big all-cage TNA extravaganza
- The Indy Lineup of the Week featuring former NWA Tag Team Champions squaring off in a steel cage and Ugandan Giant Kamala
- A scene from the cutting room floor of WWE Raw
- Listener Mail on Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, Samoa Joe, and God
- The Newsmaker Hotline
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to four podcasts in a row from 18 years ago this week. First, the April 19, 2006 Newsbrief with James Caldwell, then the Apr. 25, 2006 Newsbrief with Wade Keller, then Wade’s review of that week’s episode of WWE Raw and then James Caldwell & Mike Roe review that week’s Smackdown.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our TNA Lockdown PPV Rapid-fire Analysis and Roundtable from Apr. 25, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined first by PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell for a 30 minute rapid-fire Roundtable and then Pat McNeill and James Caldwell for a nearly one-hour Roundtable. The event headlined with Sting’s Warriors vs. Jarrett’s Army, plus Christian Cage, Samoa Joe, Team 3D, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to part two of the Apr. 22, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- The future of the ECW brand in WWE
- A look at the ROH-CZW feud
- ROH’s Hell Freezes Over DVD
- A.J. Styles’s crude language
- What TNA, ROH, and WWE should learn from UFC
- Smackdown brand thoughts
- Much more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to part one of the Apr. 21 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- TNA’s second week ratings and first two Thursday night episodes
- In-depth thoughts on that week’s Raw
- Ideas for the God angle
- Ideas for DX
- And much more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Apr. 19, 2006. Topics include:
- Plans for the next TNA DVD release
- WWE brings Smackdown to the Middle East
- ROH management reconciles with a TNA wrestler
- WWE’s plans for its newest well-known acquisition
- Another women’s promotion kicks off
- Some big indy shows taking place in the Northeast this spring.
- God fighting back against Vince McMahon
- Next week’s big Smackdown main event
- Ring of Honor’s big Philadelphia show
- Sunday’s big all-cage TNA extravaganza.
- The Indy Lineup of the Week features former NWA Tag Team Champions squaring off in a steel cage and “Ugandan” Giant Kamala
- A scene from the cutting room floor of WWE Raw
- Listener Mail on Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, Samoa Joe and God
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the Apr. 18, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:
- Behind the scenes details on the very latest on Sabu’s status for Sunday’s PPV, an injury that could drastically change a scheduled match, the latest on the replacement for Jushin Liger against Christopher Daniels…
- The latest on Randy Orton’s suspension, what led up to it, how things changed over the past couple of years, how his actions affected the careers of his friends, and more on that situation…
- More on the Steve Austin-Hulk Hogan prospects, which side of this battle Vince McMahon is on and why, and more…
- The latest on TNA’s parent company’s attitude toward the wrestling venture and what is says about TNA’s timeline. Also, why is TNA not going all-out in some respects at this point to make more of an impact on Spike…
- News items on Jim Ross, the ECW PPV, Ric Flair, Shelton’s Mama, Harry Smith, Vince McMahon’s public image, Triple H and Steph, and more…
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the April 17, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a WWE Raw review and analysis including Triple H vs. John Cena & Edge, plus Shawn Michaels, Kane, Umaga, Shelton Benjamin, Spirit Squad, RVD, a Vince McMahon opening segment, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 16, 2006 Audio Torch Talk with Dawn Marie, conducted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller.
In this first segment, Dawn Marie talks about how strongly she feels about earning acceptance and respecting the industry in one’s early years in wrestling, her negative opinion of Francine, her initial work with ECW, and more. This is the first in a series of audio segments of the just-published Torch Talk with Dawn Marie transcription in the Torch Newsletter.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Apr. 14, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- The first Thursday night TNA Impact including how they hyped it during TUF, opening with a match in progress, featuring a stiff Samoa Joe vs. Christopher Daniels match, Sting’s first match back, and a variety of other factors.
- A look back at Batista, Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar, and Shelton Benjamin scouting reports five years ago this week
- A new Predictions Segment on a number of subjects
- Randy Orton’s future
- Why TNA dropped the ball on the “Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith” show
- Whether Samoa Joe’s style will shorten his career
- Thoughts on recent Raw and Smackdown shows
- And much more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 13, 2006 episode of James Caldwell’s “On Point” audio interview series.
In this third 21 minute installment of a 90-plus minute On Point interview with the top WWF star of the pre-WrestleMania era, Bruno Sammartino,PWTorch columnist James Caldwell talks with Bruno about being chosen for the WWWF Title in the ’70s, the politics behind Vince Sr. begging Bruno to return to the company because he was a top draw, his two famous Shea Stadium matches with Pedro Morales and Larry Zbyszko, pension plans and worker’s compensation in wrestling, why wrestlers never went along with his ideas to clean up the business, why the Inoki-Ali fight flopped, why he did not fight Ali in the wrestler-boxer match, breaking his neck against Stan Hansen, and much more.
Also, a James Caldwell News Brief follows with the latest news of the day.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from April 11, 2006.
SPECIAL GUEST…
- Lance Storm joins Pat on the Newsmaker Hotline to discuss his return to the ring and his future plans.
NEWS TOPICS…
- Another former United States champ expected to come out of retirement
- A former WWE wrestler suffers a possibly career-ending ailment
- A well-known wrestler not be able to appear on TNA’s Lockdown pay-per-view
- Vince McMahon taking on God
- King of the Ring returns
- TNA Impact’s move to Thursday
- Another One Night Stand for ECW
- The Indy Lineup of the Week with the wrestling debut of Bruce Leroy
- Listeners help Shawn Michaels choose a tag team partner
- A full sack of Listener Mail
- “McNeill Sings the Hits”
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the April 10, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a WWE Raw review and analysis including Triple H & John Cena vs. Edge, plus Spirit Squad, Colt Cabana, RVD, Kane, Mickie James, Umaga.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to part two of the Apr. 7 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- The upcoming ECW PPV and possible main events.
- The state of ROH and signs of momentum and ROH’s long-term prospects.
- Thoughts on Chris Jericho’s run for office and wrestlers wanting to run for office in general.
- A variety of WWE subjects.
- And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to part one of the Apr. 7 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- The prospects of a Hulk Hogan vs. Steve Austin at next year’s WrestleMania…
- The big WWE stories coming out of WrestleMania weekend related to the future of John Cena, Triple H, and the WWE Title…
- Joey Styles’s announcing on air and what’s working and not working for him behind the scenes…
- The Randy Orton suspension and what’s being said about it…
- And more…
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the Apr. 6, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:
- A ton of insider news on the prospects of a Hulk Hogan vs. Steve Austin match – how close it came to happening at WM22, what stood in its way, what the prospects are of it happening in the future, why Austin said what he said about Hogan at the HOF during his Bret Hart intro, and any backstage interaction between the two.
- Lots of news on the ECW PPV including the possible main events with Rob Van Dam, whose idea it was for him to win the Money in the Bank match, who he’s most likely to face and why, who else he might face, plus other big names signed for the event and how it will be formatted and booked this year compared to last year.
- The inside story on Randy Orton’s suspension, how it is perceived by his colleagues, and why he has a ton of heat for other reasons.
- Backstage notes on Bret Hart at the Hall of Fame.
- Insider news on Joey Styles and some mistakes he made at WM on air and off air.
- Pro wrestlers live on ESPN next week.
- Survivor Series notes.
- Rosemont Horizon notes.
- And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 6, 2006 episode featuring PWTorch columnist James Caldwell, who is joined by PWTorch specialist Octavio Fierros to preview the big stories of the 2006 WWE Hall of Fame. They also discuss the most recent Saturday Night’s Main Event compared to the last SNME on Fox in 1992, the similarities between the two eras, the end of the “rock and wrestling” era transitioning to the Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels era, the champions and top angles from 1992, Eddie Guerrero, Bret Hart, the top angles in 1996, how the NWO changed wrestling, the champions from 1996 compared to 2006, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 5, 2006 episodes featuring James Caldwell’s News Brief podcast talking Randy Orton’s suspension, WrestleMania 22 stats, TNA ratings, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the April 3, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a review of the “Raw After Mania” episode of WWE Raw including Edge & Triple H vs. John Cena, plus Vince-Shawn Michaels exchange, Spirit Squad, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our WWE WrestleMania 22 PPV Roundtable from Apr. 2, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell to review WrestleMania 22 and the Hall of Fame ceremony. The line-up included John Cena vs. Triple H, Shawn Michaels vs. Vince McMahon, Edge vs. Mick Foley, plus Undertaker, RVD, Rey Mysterio, Kurt Angle, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our post-PPV coverage of the WWE WrestleMania 22 PPV from Apr. 2, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Jason Powell discuss the just-complete WrestleMania 22 and the Hall of Fame ceremony. The line-up included John Cena vs. Triple H, Shawn Michaels vs. Vince McMahon, Edge vs. Mick Foley, plus Undertaker, RVD, Rey Mysterio, Kurt Angle, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 31, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They begin with an in-depth pre-WrestleMania discussion of the March 31 edition of WWE Smackdown including analysis of each match, the implications of each angle and storyline on WrestleMania, the trade-off between finally pushing Kurt Angle strong and hurting Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton skirting Teddy Long, Matt Hardy making headlines with an actual in-ring pinfall, setting the stage for WrestleMania, whether WWE sold any more PPV buys, the difference between the Raw and Smackdown final “go home” show, Melina’s hotness, and much more!
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 29 and 30, 2006 episodes featuring James Caldwell’s News Brief podcast with a look at the Jim Ross WrestleMania announcer situation, the latest WWE and TNA ratings, Bret Hart-Shawn Michaels, Kurt Angle’s dangerous physical trajectory, ROH’s latest events, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Mar. 29, 2006. Topics include:
- It’s Hall of Fame weekend
- The day’s wrestling news including a big match announced for TNA’s Lockdown,
- The date and site of the first Christian Cage vs. Samoa Joe matchup
- ROH and the Pro Wrestling NOAH tag team champs making their way to the UK.
- One of ECW’s best known tag team is reuniting on the indy scene.
- The Hot Five Stories include the tan and buff Vince McMahon, Ring of Honor’s huge Midwest weekend, and the return of Jim Ross.
- The Indy Lineup of the Week featuring Low-Ki battling Necro Butcher.
- Readers give their Hall of Fame choices
- Listener Mail on Chris Jericho and Bruno Sammartino.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the WrestleMania 2 Retro Roundtable from March 26, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill discuss the second year of the WrestleMania era, its historical context, the entire WrestleMania 2 event match-by-match, some sidebar stories about the various wrestlers and celebrities on the show, and more historical and insider context on the three-city event. In coming weeks, we will be covering the rest of the WrestleManias in Audio Roundtable discussions.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to part one of the Mar. 24 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- With the five year anniversary of the final WCW broadcast ever this coming Monday, Torch columnist Bruce Mitchell, with host Wade Keller, have a spirited discussion regarding the end of WCW, what or who are most to blame (Eric Bischoff? Hulk Hogan? Vince Russo? Kevin Nash? Guaranteed Contracts?).
- Then, the latest news stories were analyzed including that week’s Raw highlights, the Saturday Night’s Main Event ratings, and more…
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 24, 2006 episode of James Caldwell’s “On Point” audio interview series.
In this second 27 minute installment of a 90-plus minute On Point interview with the top WWF star of the pre-WrestleMania era, Bruno Sammartino, PWTorch columnist James Caldwell talked with Bruno about a variety of subjects including his thoughts on his relationship with Vince McMahon Jr., his dismay with what Vince Jr. did to the WWF, details on his relationship with Vince Sr., different ring styles including increased highspots compared to telling stories, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 24, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They discuss the March 17 edition of Smackdown and March 18 edition of Saturday’s Night Main Event including the build up to WrestleMania, how WWE used its four hours of network television time to promote its brand of wrestling, how Smackdown’s main event has dipped in stature, why Smackdown is being overshadowed, the relationship between WWE and USA compared to WWE and NBC, and every major angle from hours of television.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 23, 2006 episode featuring James Caldwell’s New Brief podcast with a look at Edge speaking out against being booked to lose his WWE Title back to John Cena, WrestleMania 22 hype, Jim Ross’s WM weekend status, Raw rating, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from March 22, 2006. Topics include:
- Which Ring of Honor wrestler has been talking to WWE
- Raven’s return to the ring that weekend
- Surgery for a TNA headliner
- The surprising comment in Mick Foley’s latest online interview
- TNA gets a chance at prime time next Thursday.
- What’s behind the shakeup at the ROH wrestling school
- The latest on Lockdown
- The ramifications of WWE’s return to NBC flopping in primetime
- Ring of Honor’s Manhattan event
- The omnipresent Shane-o-Mac
- The Indy Lineup of the Week featuring Raw, Smackdown, TNA, and Ring of Honor converging
- Readers name the biggest flop of the Johnny Ace era
- Listener Mail on Samoa Joe and March Madness
- And the Not Necessarily the Newsmaker Hotline
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our Roundtable analysis of WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC from Mar. 18, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Bruce Mitchell and James Caldwell. They discussed each of the matches and segments including Shane McMahon vs. Shawn Michaels in a Street Fight, John Cena & Triple H vs. Kurt Angle & Rey Mysterio & Randy Orton, Steve Austin vs. JBL, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 17, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include:
- Thoughts on Hulk Hogan’s media interviews this week
- The highpoint of the latest WWE quarterly financials
- John Cena’s popularity
- The Undertaker DVD sales
- Bruno Sammartino’s career and Hall of Fame status (or lack thereof)
- WWE Raw including the on-air Shawn Michaels drug test, the John Cena-Triple H contract signing, the plug for Jim Ross’s return and what it says
- Verne Gagne being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
- WWE’s recent re-hires
- And more
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 18, 2006 episode of James Caldwell’s “On Point” audio interview series.
In this episode, James was joined by the top WWF star of the pre-WrestleMania era, Bruno Sammartino. They talked about Bruno’s then-current projects in the Northeast, the WWE Hall of Fame, steroids, why he never took steroids, wrestling “Superstar” Billy Graham when Graham was on steroids, and much more on this current topic.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 12, 14, 16, and 17, 2006 episode of our News Brief Podcast series. Topics included Hulk Hogan’s interview on Howard Stern with his wife and kids, Spike TV moving TNA Impact’s timeslot, Jim Ross’s return, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the WrestleMania 1 Retro Roundtable from March 16, 2006. This includes early context and insider insights on this historical event and full, thorough match rundown including Mr. T & Hulk Hogan vs. Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorf.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from March 15, 2006. Topics include:
- TNA losing their primetime slot on Spike TV
- Jim Ross’s return to WWE television.
- The NWA World Champion heading to Ring of Honor.
- What WWE needs to accomplish this Saturday on NBC.
- WWE rehiring two of its former wrestlers, and rumors of a third.
- Who’s on their way back into TNA?
- Which former Ring of Honor wrestler blew out his knee?
- The latest developments on the MTV wrestling pilot.
- The Indy Lineup of the Week features three former Smackdown wrestlers headlining a show in Kentucky that weekend.
- Readers demand their own WrestleMania Rewind matches
- Listener Mail on Matt Hardy and Goldylocks.
- Plus, Pat’s going down swinging in this week’s installment of “McNeill Sings The Hits”!
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 13, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a WWE Raw review and analysis including Shawn Michaels vs. Spirit Square four-on-one, plus Carlito, Triple H, John Cena, Goldust, Trish Stratus, Edge, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our post-PPV coverage of the TNA Destinaton X PPV from Mar. 12, 2006. First, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by James Caldwell and Pat McNeill to discuss Christian Cage’s NWA Title defense against Monty Brown, Samoa Joe vs. A.J. Styles vs. Christopher Daniels for the X Division Title, plus Lance Hoyt (Lance Archer), Jeff Jarrett, Sonjay Dutt, Billy Gunn, Bobby Roode, Eric Young, Petey Williams, R-Truth, Team 3D, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 11, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include Saturday Night’s Main Event hype including the returns of Jim Ross and Steve Austin, the overall line-up, and where the WWE-NBC relationship could go from here, a look at the latest editions of Smackdown and Raw, Sherri being inducted into the Hall of Fame with stories from her career and analysis of her place among managers, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 10, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include an in-depth discussion on TNA Destination X, how Christian Cage had fared so far as NWA Champion, the Sting-Alex Shelley/Jeff Jarrett storyline, the problem with the prime time clearance on Spike, why history and the industry’s evolution points towards a major problem with TNA’s business model, a look back at the previous year’s Destination X PPV, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 7, 8, and 9, 2006 episode of our News Brief Podcast series. Topics included the surprising ECW match Vince McMahon liked the most, the MTV wrestling series, TNA preparing for move to Thursday prime time, Shane McMahon backstage at ECW having a blast, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from March 7, 2006. Topics include:
- Preview and analysis of TNA’s “Destination X.”
- A major indy main event signed for WrestleMania weekend in Chicago
- Marty Jannetty’s online tirade
- Another hot WWE DVD compilation in the works
- Ring of Honor’s top feud spilling over into another promotion
- Pat’s Hot Five Stories including Candice Michelle’s big week, Stephanie McMahon drugging Shawn Michaels, and Smackdown’s great main event.
- The Indy Lineup of the Week featuring Philadelphia’s crosstown wrestling rivalry.
- Listener Mail on Kevin Von Erich and Jay Lethal.
- And the hottest new segment in Tuesday wrestling audio as someone special drops by the “Newsmaker Hotline”!
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 5, 2006 episode of our Smackdown Review podcast.
PWTorch columnist James Caldwell is joined by specialist Mike Roe to discuss the March 3, 2006 edition of Smackdown. They go in-depth on topics such as how Smackdown’s main event wrestlers at WrestleMania were treated poorly that week, the Kurt Angle-Undertaker match from every angle, why the Angle-Undertaker finish made sense and made no sense, the fantastic Fit Finlay-Bobby Lashley brawl, where WWE goes with Finlay and Lashley, turning the brawl into money at house shows, the wrong guy turning heel between Hardy and Animal, why no one cares about Tatanka, the build up to SNME and WrestleMania, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 4, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, part two of two. Topics include:
- WWE’s new Wellness Policy including drug testing
- WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.
- How the WWE Hall of Fame looks at this point.
- Kurt Angle vs. Undertaker last night on Smackdown and how it could have ramifications for the entire industry.
- Marty Jannetty, Animal and Matt Hardy, Finlay and Bobby Lashley, several other wrestling topics,
- A preview of that night’s Duke-Carolina game being carried on several ESPN stations at the same time.
- A little Oscar discussion.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to part one of the Mar. 3, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. Topics include analysis of that week’s Raw including the Triple H-John Cena breakdown and whether Hunter had Cena’s best interests or WWE’s welfare in mind, the Trish-Mickie angle, Shawn Michaels kissing Vince McMahon’s ass, the Edge-Mick Foley segment, the latest thoughts on WrestleMania, and ten minutes of talk about typewriters, handwriting, anniversaries, gifts, second grade teachers, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 8, 2005 episode of The James Caldwell Audio Show. This was a post-Raw edition with a discussion of Hurricane Katrina, the latest eyewitness experiences from Houston, what was missing from Raw, why WWE was lacking long-term direction and focus, what the inconsistent nature of John Cena's push says about WWE's confidence in his character, the problem WWE faces integrating so many new names in the product, the problem WWE faces trying to find the right balance of new names at the top of the card, why Shawn Michaels's diminished role hurt the product, the latest TNA Impact commercials, why the commercials are positive reflections on the product, what TNA needs to offer to complement the wrestling, TNA's tag team division, why Sean Waltman and Alex Shelley can give the tag division a real boost, the need for TNA to have backstories for each match on Impact, PWG's weekend shows, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 3, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: * Details on the FIP anniversary show Pat attended in Florida * The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend include WWE looking to bolster its tag team division, the length of James Gibson's stay in ROH, and the Mick Foley and Dusty Rhodes signings. * The Indy Show Lineup of the Week featuring Samoa Joe vs. Rhino * A new Question of the Week on the Dudleys * Listener Mail, the next WrestleReunion event * Former ROH Champion Xavier turns up in Florida * And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 2, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering these topics: * Smackdown's move to Fridays, Vince McMahon's reaction to Spike TV promoting TNA * The Raw-hurricane reference and Jim Ross's response to criticism * Very in-depth on Mick Foley's choice to sign with WWE instead of TNA * Wrestlers’ soft spot for Vince McMahon * And much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 30, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* Notes on Hurricane Katrina affecting Heidenreich as he tries to touch base with his father, reaction to WWE's inclusion of Hurricane Helms on Monday's Raw and Jerry Lawler's quip. * Analysis of the commercials spots for TNA on Spike TV and Raw coming to USA. * An update on the timeslot for WWE's one weekend program. * The ominous ramifications of Smackdown's move to Fridays. * Insight into the Jeff Hardy-Matt Hardy relationship and Jeff's criticism of his brother Matt in a recent interview.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 29, 2005 debut episode of James Caldwell's "Weekend in Review" covering the following topics: The lose-lose situation for Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Masters on Raw, the only finish possible for Michaels-Masters, Matt Hardy's final opportunity, how Matt must come across in the street fight on Raw, whether WWE has plans to utilize Matt, how Matt's legacy stacks up against Bret Hart, why Bret Hart will be remembered as a legendary Canadian hero, why Matt Hardy's name will be a punchline in history if he doesn't save himself on Raw tonight, where Chris Jericho will show up next, whether Kurt Angle will defeat John Cena for the WWE Title, Vince's obsession with sticking it to detractors, why Smackdown's rating will fall with the move to Friday and it's not because of the obvious reason, the Undertaker DVD, recent developments in TNA, how TNA is funded by cow manure, ROH's weekend show including a title switch, PWG's upcoming weekend show, and more.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 28, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers ten questions sent in this week on a variety of subjects including: * Undertaker's future * more on the Shawn Michaels-Randy Savage careers comparison * Illusions in gimmick matches * Changes in WWE's fall TV schedule * Brock Lesnar's future, Chris Benoit's long-term physical consequences for his style * Triple H's future in WWE behind the scenes * Why Savage hasn't been brought back to WWE * The new Smackdown network executive character * And more
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 27, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: The Hot Five Stories of the Week including Chris Jericho teasing a jump to TNA, Dragon's Gate invading ROH, Friday Night Smackdown and Vince McMahon's birthday plus the Indy Show Lineup of the Week featuring Homicide vs. Alex Shelley, a new Question of the Week on the Dudleys, Listener Mail, Hardcore Homecoming, the return of John Walters and more.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 26, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering these topics:* Smackdown shifting to Fridays in two weeks * The speculation of Chris Jericho potentially heading to TNA and comparisons between the value to TNA of Jericho and seven other WWE wrestlers if they in theory were available to TNA (RVD, Chris Benoit, Jeff Hardy, Goldberg, Kurt Angle, Randy Orton, Shelton Benjamin). * Shawn Michaels's controversial comments about Hulk Hogan on Raw this Monday * A detailed comparison of the careers of Michaels and Randy Savage and who deserves higher stature in history books * Matt Hardy jobbing to Rob Conway on Monday * The scheduling of Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi by ROH for Oct. 1 in New York * Notes from attending the Mid-Atlantic Fan Convention the prior weekend including crossing paths with a variety of big names
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our post-PPV coverage of the WWE Summerslam PPV from August 21, 2023.First up was a rapid-fire post-event analysis with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Jason Powell discussing WWE's Summerslam in rapid-fire fashion immediately after the ended running though each of the matches chronologically with quick thoughts on each including Hulk Hogan vs. Shawn Michaels.Then in the main full length PPV Roundtable Podcast, PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and James Guttman joined Wade to discuss WWE Summerslam in great detail starting with the Hulk Hogan vs. Shawn Michaels match and working backwards through the entire show including Cena-Jericho, Batista-JBL, Angle-Eugene, Rey-Eddie, Orton vs. Taker, Edge-Hardy, Benoit-Jordan, plus did Vince McMahon really tease a run for President of the United States?This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 20, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend plus plenty of Summerslam discussion, Hogan's comparisons to Rock's movie career, what TNA should feature on first show, ROH news, Indy Show of the Week, a new Question of the Week, Listener Mail, and more.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 12, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering these topics: * A lengthy discussion of the Hulk Hogan vs. Shawn Michaels hype, plus predictions on the match outcome, analysis of the public comments each has made, and the historical context of the match. * The Hulk Hogan vs. Kurt Angle on Raw this week. * Hogan's radio interview this week and what it says about Hogan's state of mind. * A list of Hogan's best career opponents from Nick Bockwinkel to Randy Savage to Ric Flair, and the prospects of Hogan vs. Steve Austin at WrestleMania next year and the pros and cons of Austin agreeing to it. * Analysis of Bret Hart and WWE these days. * What happened with Matt Hardy. * A rundown of the rest of the Summerslam line-up, and comparing Chris Benoit vs. Randy Orton to Jerry Lynn vs. Sean Waltman as matches of the week. * How WWE handled John Cena missing house shows. * The state of the ROH Championship after Samoa Joe. * The potential for TNA to benefit from Spike TV’s hype for UFC and a look at the future of UFC itself.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 13, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend include TNA's Sacrifice, thoughts on Triple H's upcoming return to Raw, Dusty Rhodes and the ROH championship storyline plus the Indy Show Lineup of the Week featuring Christopher Daniels vs. Kevin Steen, a new Question of the Week, Listener Mail, and Scott D'Amore booking the return match between Raven and Jeff Jarrett.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 12, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering these topics: * The Rey Mysterio-Eddie Guerrero-Dominic situation including news from insiders on Dominic's state of mind * Randy Orton's push and breaking news on his next feud * Batista's performance on Smackdown this week * The continued push of the new LOD * Reaction to John Cena's music video and whether the smiling nice guy approach will work * How the Kurt Angle-Eugene-Hulk Hogan angle on Monday backfired on an inexperienced creative team * In-depth analysis of the mind games being played between Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan and how they've manifested so far on the air * How Edge KO'd Matt Hardy already in their feud based on their first promos * The prospects of Dusty Rhodes joining the WWE booking team and working with Stephanie McMahon.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 25, 2005 debut episode of James Caldwell's "Weekend in Review" covering the following topics: * What upset him more than anything on last week's Raw. * Why WWE's creative team is not delivering. * Why it's okay to script more entertainment segments if the writers are competent. * How the writers can attain knowledge necessary to write for pro wrestling. * Why pro wrestling is unlike any other form of entertainment. * Why WWE edited out certain portions of Matt's promo on Sunday Night Heat. * What to look forward to on Raw. * Samoa Joe's dominance in TNA. * Christopher Daniels's Sacrifice opponent. * Exclusive news on TNA's first television date on Spike TV. * PWG's weekend show including a new PWG Champion * Reaction to ABC new anchor Peter Jennings's death
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 6, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including Shawn Michaels-Hulk Hogan, Ring of Honor, TNA's television deal, and Muhammad Hassan, plus the Indy Show Lineup of the Week featuring A.J. Styles vs. Tracy Smothers, a new Question of the Week, and Listener Mail on legendary tag teams.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 5, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering these topics: * In-depth on the Hulk Hogan-Shawn Michaels dynamic * Thoughts on the terms "mark out," "boys," and other terms * History of wrestler effort at live events * A spirited discussion of how exactly WWE should approach Matt Hardy vs. Edge compared to Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero, especially in terms of how the wrestlers actually wrestle their match. Should Edge-Hardy feel more real because it stems from a real-life situation, or should Rey fighting the custody of his son dictate this match be even more realistic and intense? * Matt Hardy's promo on Monday. * Rapid fire on a variety of current events in wrestling including Brock Lesnar, Bret Hart, Jillian Hall, Rob Conway, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 5, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * Insight into dynamic between Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels backstage. Next week's set-up for the face-to-face segment, exclusive backstage chatter about the dynamic between those two, and more... * The latest on Chris Jericho's WWE status, what others in wrestling are saying about him, what his comments on Byte This tonight indicate, and additional details on his future... * Reaction to Tatanka being offered a contract by WWE and a gimmick idea for him... * Details on Dusty Rhodes's meeting with WWE today and what it could mean to the WWE creative process... * Some thoughts on Arn Anderson's promoting of the Four Horsemen DVD... * Notes on Molly Holly's DVD interview... * And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 1, 2005 episode of James Caldwell's "Weekend in Review." James takes a deep breath after concluding the "31 Days of Caldwell" series and discusses Vince McMahon's major announcement on Raw, the possibility for bringing Hassan to Raw, whether McMahon will address Matt Hardy, the benefits and disadvantages of Eugene winning the Kurt Angle Invitational, signs of WWE treating Eugene as more than a mid-card comedy act, Carlito's WWE title opportunity and the necessity to clean up the storyline, Eddie's secret and how WWE blew two pay-offs in two shows, what's next for Eddie-Rey, Samoa Joe's impact in TNA, why bringing Samoa Joe into TNA is the best decision TNA has recently made, PWG's next show featuring A.J. Styles and Christopher Daniels, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 30, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend include Shawn Michaels-Hulk Hogan, TNA's B.G. James storyline, Chris Jericho's status and "The Mole," plus the Indy Show Lineup of the Week featuring Spanky vs. Samoa Joe, a new Question of the Week, Listener Mail, the latest news on upcoming WWE DVD releases, and the big Starrcade reunion show in South Carolina.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 29, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering these topics: * In-depth discussion on the Chris Jericho situation. * The latest on Hulk Hogan's war of words with Shawn Michaels on WWE TV and in the media, and how much of it is hitting close to home for both of them. * Hogan's negative comments about Steve Austin's wrestling career and Rock's movie career, * The Hogan family's appearance on Larry King Live the prior night. * The latest on Hogan's reality series. * Then there is a rapid-fire segment on a variety of subjects for ten minutes including Matt Hardy's third weekly run-in, JBL-Batista set up for Summerslam, Jillian Hall's gimmick, the Eddie Guerrero secret, Animal & Heidenreich as champs, Shelton Benjamin loses to Chris Masters, Carlito's push, and the end of the Angle Challenge.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 8, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * Tons of details on Chris Jericho's future in pro wrestling. * Clearing up various rumors and filling in details since we reported a couple months ago how he had not re-signed his contract with WWE yet and there was a good chance he wouldn't... * WWE's plans to bring back Jamie Noble and Brian "Spanky" Kendrick - and what this means to ROH and potentially to WWE and its Cruiserweight Division which could then have an impact on TNA and its X Division... * An update on Trish Stratus and why she hasn't been on TV and a likely scenario and timeline for her return...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 25, 2005 debut episode of James Caldwell's "Weekend in Review" covering the following topics: * The Great American Bash. * Why the Draft Lottery hurt Smackdown. * Why Batista-JBL did not work. * Where WWE may create a heel/babyface reversal for Hassan and Undertaker. * Mark Magnus's future as it pertains to the Hassan character, * The potential Summerslam main event. * How WWE can improve the Benjamin-Carlito feud, and why it's important to develop Benjamin's character * Samoa Joe as the face of the X Division. * Where TNA is going with storylines for their next PPV. * C.M. Punk's latest title defense. * Why having a few weeks off is great for Ring of Honor * Melina's role at the Bash. * And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our post-PPV coverage of the WWE Great American Bash PPV from July 24, 2005.
First up was a rapid-fire post-event analysis with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and James Caldwell discussing Taker vs. Hassan, Rey vs. Eddie, JBL vs. Batista, LOD vs. MNM, Melina vs. Torrie, Booker-Christian, and more.
Then in the main full length PPV Roundtable Podcast, PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill join Wade with an in-depth start to finish review of the WWE Great American Bash PPV event including Taker vs. Hassan, Rey vs. Eddie, JBL vs. Batista, LOD vs. MNM, Melina vs. Torrie, Booker vs. Christian, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 23, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend include Michaels-Hogan, Ring of Honor, TNA's television deal and Muhammad Hassan, plus the Indy Show Lineup of the Week featuring A.J. Styles vs. Tracy Smothers, a new Question of the Week, and Listener Mail on legendary tag teams.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 22, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering these topics: * Matt Hardy's latest run-in and the ROH fan reaction, Muhammad Hassan being banned from UPN * Shawn Michaels-Hulk Hogan hype * The dropoff in the "Hogan Knows Best" reality TV series ratings * Lord Alfred Hayes memories, TNA getting a deal with Spike TV * A flashback five years to Vince Russo's controversial shoot promo on Hulk Hogan at the Bash PPV * Analysis of the state of Lucha Libre in the United States compared to ten years ago.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 20, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * Backstage reaction to Samoa Joe's performance at Sunday's PPV, what it means politically to his push, and how the next PPV on Aug. 13 could be one of the biggest matches of the year on several levels. Also, how the attitude within TNA is changing regarding the X Division and what has influenced that change. * More notes on the TNA PPV line-up that's already looking like one of the better TNA line-ups of the year. * Notes on former WWE wrestlers who were backstage at the TNA PPV, including Jeff Hardy. * A preview of a Saturday Night War between Velocity and TNA on Saturday night this fall... Thoughts on a new booking style trend that was permeating a number of promotions where "smart fans" were catered to, but worked, at the same time, where reality and fiction are mixed - with Hardy-Lita-Edge in WWE and C.M. Punk's ROH Title reign as two prominent examples. * Final notes on how WWE has been reacting to the terrorist angle controversy on Smackdown.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 19, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * Breaking news regarding Triple H's status with WWE * The latest on the Spike TV-TNA situation and timing strategies * Reports why the Diva Search is likely to get more TV time not less in the future * Interesting comments by Vince McMahon on Hulk Hogan * Notes on Matt Hardy * More
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 18, 2005 debut episode of James Caldwell's "Weekend in Review" covering the following topics: The fallout from the TNA No Surrender PPV, the potential for a WWE Invasion angle, who stands to benefit from WWE wrestlers coming to TNA, developing the core TNA roster, how Matt Hardy fared in Ring of Honor, what Hardy's role in ROH means for ROH and WWE, the short-term benefit to be gained by Matt and ROH, the long-term problems ROH and Matt may face, the importance of Shawn Michaels fully turning heel as it relates to John Cena, who the best opponents for Cena are after Chris Jericho, Sean Waltman's performance at No Surrender, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our post-PPV coverage of the TNA No Surrender PPV from July 17, 2005.
First up was a rapid-fire post-event analysis with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussing the TNA No Surrrender PPV, a very good PPV from TNA with good wrestling start to finish, but did any match hit the four star threshold?
Then in the main full length PPV Roundtable Podcast, PWTorch columnists James Caldwell and Pat McNeill joined Wade for an in-depth start-to-finish review of King of Mountain main even for the NWA Title with Samoa Joe, Sean Waltman, A.J. Styles, Raven, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 16, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: The Hot Five Stories of the Week include Matt Hardy, ROH in Connecticut tonight, TNA's PPV tomorrow night, and Summerslam taking shape, plus the Indy Show of the Week out of Michigan, lots of Listener Mail, the new Question of the Week, and a breaking update on the Dudleys.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 15, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering these topics: * A discussion of the Matt Hardy-Lita-Edge situation in-depth from many angles. * A discussion of the media reaction and WWE's subsequent reaction to last week's terrorist-themed angles on Smackdown. * The first episode of Hulk Hogan's reality show on VH1. * Matt Striker's "ordeal" * Paul Heyman replacing Jim Cornette as scriptwriter/booker of OVW TV shows. * Shawn Michaels's follow-up promo on Raw. * Summerslam's top matches. * A preview of Sunday's TNA PPV. * Jeff Jarrett commenting on TNA's future and patronizing Ring of Honor...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to July 13, 2005. PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosted an ROH Roundtable Discussion with PWTorch.com ROH reporter Sean Radican and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. The discussion begins with analysis of Matt Hardy's Saturday debut with Ring of Honor and how the fans are likely to react to him now that he's signed with WWE but is pretending he hasn't. Does ROH have anything to lose from Hardy getting booed, and is Gabe Sapoolsky's credibility on the line... Plus an in-depth mid-2005 analysis of Ring of Honor including which have been the best shows so far, the ROH World Title situation, where they should go from here, and grades on various aspects of ROH including quality matches, promos, storylines, and more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 11, 2005 debut episode of James Caldwell's "Weekend in Review" covering the following topics: * Shawn Michaels and the potential for his turn on Hulk Hogan * What the match between Kane and Edge on that night's edition of Raw could tell about Summerslam plans * Potential feuds for Shawn Michaels * PWG and ROH's weekend of shows * Frankie Kazarian's WWE status * C.M. Punk's ROH and WWE status including Punk's feelings on going to WWE * Recent TNA Impact happenings including feuds going into and out of No Surrender * TNA's Spike TV deal * Eddie Guerrero's performance in his program with Rey Mysterio * And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a February 5, 1995 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Joey Styles, John Clark, and Wade Keller.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 9, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: * Indy Line-up of the Week including Dusty Rhodes vs. Kid Kash, A.J. Styles vs. Christopher Daniels, Jay Lethal vs. Teddy Hart * Question of the Week on what was the best major wrestling event of 2005 so far. * The Hot Five Stories of the Week including TNA's PPV, the latest with Brock Lesnar, C.M. Punk's ROH status, the Smackdown Terrorist angle, and Jim Cornette
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 8, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering these topics: * The terrorist angle that aired on Thursday's Smackdown... * Jim Cornette's release from WWE/OVW, and his potential course from here... * John Laurenaitis’s performance so far as V.P. of Talent Relations... * Hulk Hogan back in the mix in a big way, and Shawn Michaels's turning on him... * Where Hunter fits in on Raw with Cena, Hogan, and a heel Michaels... * Blue Meanie's decision to accept a peace offering and feud with JBL on TV... * Brock Lesnar's public negotiations with WWE, where he fits in if he returns... * The WWE financial health * Linda McMahon's public spat with an investor... * Analysis of the layoffs, what they mean, the choices they made... * The 20 minute Diva Search competition on Raw - entertaining or excessive?
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 10, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * Breaking insider details and insight into the two big stories of the week - WWE acknowledging negotiations with Brock Lesnar and the list of over a dozen wrestlers released. Keller goes through the entire list of names and provides insider info on why each of them were considered expendable according to various sources within WWE. Who said the wrong thing to top members of management? Who was a victim of who they hung out with? Who partied too much on the road? And more specific reasons for various cutbacks. Plus, what is the reaction to the five months pregnant Dawn Marie being released and why her release could be a p.r. mess. And which of the released talents could be of use to TNA and in what capacity? * Also, the latest on Brock Lesnar, why he is negotiating with WWE again, how his relationship with Rena Mero influenced the latest turn of events, and more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 4, 2005 debut episode of James Caldwell's "Weekend in Review" covering the following topics: * An Independence Day-themed introduction with the vision of the Weekend in Review. * A discussion on Hulk Hogan's scheduled appearance on Carlito's Cabana * Hogan's influence on John Cena * Kane's character and what WWE can do to better utilize him * The indirect benefits to Rob Conway and Doug Basham through the draft lottery trade * TNA's current state including potential momentum builders * C.M. Punk's final match in ROH * PWG's two year-anniversary. * And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 2, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: * New Question of the Week on TNA television deal * Info from the previous night's Hardcore Homecoming * Which former ECW titleholder is MIA this weekend * Indy Lineup of the Week with America's Most Wanted debuting in Philly * The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including TNA-WGN, Ring of Honor in NYC, the Draft Lottery, ECW One Night Stand, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 1, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering these topics: * An in-depth breakdown and analysis of each of the names who shifted brands this month, including the big name lottery picks and secondary trades made on Thursday night... * Analysis of Hulk Hogan's return to Raw and teaming with Shawn Michaels and John Cena leads to an in-depth discussion of his history of doing more harm than good over the years when opportunities arose to elevate and endorse other top babyfaces... * Matt Hardy had a big decision to make. What does Mitchell expect will be Hardy's choice and why, and does he agree or disagree with that potential decision... * What is Samoa Joe's potential in TNA, how has he been utilized thus far, and what is his upside, including some specific ideas on how to utilize him... * Some brief talk about Brock Lesnar's situation, and more..
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 29, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * The very latest information on the TNA national TV situation including in-depth analysis of what is likely and unlikely in coming months based on the probable direction of things... * Analysis of the Raw spike in ratings and what it really says about the impact of the Raw Diva experiment... * The latest on Matt Hardy and WWE politics... * Marty Jannetty info... * Paul Heyman's potential future career courses... * What's being second-guessed in some circles within WWE regarding the Ric Flair-Kurt Angle situation this week... * Plus notes on Raw, JBL's ECW commentary, and more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a January 20, 1995 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Cactus Jack and Gary Langevin from On the Mat Wrestling.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 28, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * Matt Hardy's big choice * Hulk Hogan's return * ECW DVD release * WWE going public with the JBL-Meanie situation * Brock Lesnar's likely future now that he wants to return * The inside story on what was up with the Kevin Nash and Marty Jannetty quips by Jericho and Christian, TNA's TV situation * And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our post-PPV coverage of the WWE Vengeance PPV from July 17, 2005.
First up was a rapid-fire post-event analysis with PWTorch editor Wade Keller with Jason Powell analyzing the PPV as a must-see event of the year including Batista-Triple H main event, Shawn Michaels vs. Kurt Angle, John Cena vs. Christian vs. Chris Jericho, and looking ahead.
Then in the main full length PPV Roundtable Podcast, PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell join Wade to discuss WWE Vengeance in-depth with analysis of each of the matches, the major segments between matches, predictions on where WWE goes from here until WrestleMania 22, and reaction to Brock Lesnar's newspaper interview this week.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 25, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: * New Question of the Week on additional WWE pay-per-views. * The debut of Listener Mail. * A former WCW United States Champion comes out of retirement * Indy Lineup of the Week with an American Dragon in France. * The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including Matt Hardy, Slammiversary, Vengeance, the Draft Lottery, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a January 15, 1995 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features a Ron Simmons interview and Art Barr clips.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 24, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering these topics: * An evaluation of the Draft Lottery this week and an overview so far plus a prediction on next week's moves... * The ethnic stereotyping of the Mexicool gang and insight into each of the three wrestlers' strengths and weaknesses as performers over the years... * Whether John Cena has benefited so far from being moved to Raw... * A match-by-match preview of Vengeance... * Reader questions on a variety of subjects are answered including what the "next huge angle" could be such as the NWO or Monday Night War that could lead to another boom period, or if those days are gone... * C.M. Punk's final match with ROH turning out not to be his final match and whether there's a downside to how it's been handled... * Does Triple H have a realistic chance of ever being seen as a bigger star than either Rock or Steve Austin if he sticks around long enough as a main eventer in WWE and wins enough World Titles... * What the playing of Matt Hardy's music and intro video on Monday probably means and whether it was a smart decision for Vince McMahon considering Hardy may be featured on TNA's upcoming PPVs... * And a few quick pop culture thoughts on the NBA Championships series and the Michael Jackson verdict...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a January 8, 1995 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Paul E and Eddie Guerrero. (Note: End of episode is missing.)
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our post-PPV coverage of the TNA Slammiversary PPV from June 19, 2005.
PWTorch editor was joined by PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and PWTorch contributor James Caldwell for an in-depth discussion of the PPV and, at the end, a discussion of the news that broke during the audio roundtable that TNA is expected to finalize a deal with Spike TV soon to air on Saturday night's beginning this fall. They talk about each of the matches including Samoa Joe's debut, Jeff Jarrett's "arrest," and Raven's surprising NWA World Title win, along with thoughts on each of the matches on the show.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 18, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: * New Question of the Week about a follow-up ECW pay-per-view. * A former WWE wrestler once near death set to return to the ring this August. * Indy Lineup of the Week as Raven invades Kansas. * The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including a loaded ROH show in Jersey, former ECW wrestlers debuting on WWE television, Slammiversary, better relations between TNA and Ring of Honor, fallout from ECW One Night Stand, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 17, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering these topics: * Follow-up on the newsworthy ECW One Night Stand PPV including the JBL-Meanie controversy and Draft Lottery fallout including Hunter-Batista positioning in the graphics and what it might indicate, and more. * Steve Austin's "Sand People" comment. * Paul London vs. Eddie Guerrero. * How John Cena has been mishandled so far since his Raw switch. * Samoa Joe's mishandled TNA debut. * A preview of the TNA Slammiversary event. * A note on AWA announcer Rod Trongard. * And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 12, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * Tons of backstage insights from ECW One Night Stand including Vince McMahon’s role. * Two major confrontations behind the scenes (one of which started in the ring), and both sides to both incidents (and there are two sides to both)... * Plus, specific reactions from specific WWE wrestlers (named by name) about what they saw, including a wide variety of pros and cons about the show... * What surprising name was backstage, who his connection was, and why he wasn't allowed backstage later... * ECW wrestlers' reaction to the WWE wrestlers' involvement including Steve Austin's heavy involvement... * What was Vince McMahon's reaction to the show, and to some of the one-liners... * What was planned ahead and what wasn't, what was real and what wasn't, who was upset and who wasn't... * The rumors about the future of the ECW brand circulating among wrestlers... * Which WWE bigwigs were backstage and which ones weren't, and whether ECW wrestlers felt they added to or took away from the show and the overall operations... * A lot on RVD's promo and the planning of it... * Why some wrestlers were over with the crowd and others weren't, and specific steps some took to avoid a backlash... * Plus instant Raw reax with draft sending top talent to Raw and decimating Smackdown. * And much more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our post-PPV coverage of the ECW One Night Stand PPV from June 12, 2005.
First, the Rapid-Fire Post-PPV Analysis with Wade Keller and Jason Powell react instantly to the ECW One Night Stand PPV, analyzing the PPV including what worked and didn’t work, who was notably missing, should it have ended with Steve Austin in the ring, the best RVD promo ever, and more.
Second, the full PPV Roundtable with PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and James Caldwell joining Wade to discuss the PPV start to finish. Mitchell called it the best pro wrestling PPV he’s ever seen. They walked through the entire event and discussed the event that Keller called “a big party” and “basically everything it needed to be.” It wasn’t perfect, though, and they talk about some missed opportunities and critique some booking choices centered around WWE talent.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 11, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: * New Question of the Week on TNA television deal. * Info from the previous night's Hardcore Homecoming and which former ECW titleholder was MIA that weekend. * The Indy Lineup of the Week with America's Most Wanted debuting in Philly. * The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including TNA-WGN, Ring of Honor in NYC, the WWE Draft Lottery, ECW One Night Stand, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 10, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * Breaking news with details on the reason for the break down in the TNA-WGN negotiations, when TNA management knew about this, what is giving wrestlers a sign of hope, and what the reaction and attitude is of TNA management that could be major news... * In-depth analysis of Paul Heyman's approach to hyping the ECW PPV, including reaction to his comments in the Miami Herald, with a historical analysis of how Heyman books shows and how that's coming through with his ECW One Night Stand comments... * Thoughts on last night's Smackdown and overnight ratings notes...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a December 18, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Cactus Jack, live from Nassau Coliseum.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 10, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller features three main sections. * The first features Mitchell and Keller answering off-beat questions ranging from whether they've ever been arrested to what they say to people wanting to get into the wrestling business to the proper way to pronounce “vague.” * Then an in-depth review of Terry Funk’s autobiography. The Funk discussion includes a breakdown of the strengths and weaknesses of a very good book, in-depth talk on his chapter on the art of promos, whether Funk would have made a good booker of WCW, where his analysis might have come up a bit short or been biased, how it compares to other great wrestling books, and more. * And finally, about 15 minutes of current events discussion focused on the ECW PPV hype and the first week of the WWE Draft Lottery.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 12, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * The first major WWE Draft Lottery brand switch with two theories on what's up with John Cena and the motivations for the move... * Reaction to how the final ECW hype went, with Keller lowering his grade on the hype to a D+ for a variety of reasons... * More reaction to other Raw segments... * Insider details on C.M. Punk, Samoa Joe, and Bryan Danielson and their status as it relates to WWE offers and other possibilities...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 4, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: * The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including Mick Foley, TNA's Slammiversary, the Draft Lottery, ECW One Night Stand, and more. * New Question of the Week on wrestling autobiographies. * A rundown of the several major indy shows in the U.S. next weekend. * Real Deal Reaction on Ring of Honor. * And more!
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 3, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * Predictions on WWE future for Punk and Samoa Joe including why they may or may not sign with WWE or TNA and how Triple H factor’s into it. * TNA’s scrambling to get a new TV deal. * More on problems with ECW’s revival by WWE. * Stephanie’s admiration for John Laurinaitis. * How the Draft Lottery was kept secret. * Management’s thoughts on some up-and-coming wrestlers on the roster.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a December 11, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Mikey Whipwreck and Tommy Dreamer.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 28, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: * The Hot Five Stories of the Week including the Draft Lottery, Judgment Day, the Raw Summit, the ECW PPV line-up, and Viscera. * Backstage altercations, the indy show of the week. * A review of a Lounge column on how to fix TNA. * And much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 27, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics: * TNA Impact loses TV slot and in-depth analysis of future * Shelton Benjamin’s lack of elevation is part of historical pattern. * More WWE TV reaction including Batista, Hunter, Hardy, Lita, and more * Is Vince McMahon to blame for lack of high-end advertisers on WWE? * Is Vince screwing up ECW revival * ECW One Night Stand preview * Bischoff-Vince-Heyman summit, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 29, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * The Raw Ratings Roller coaster the past two weeks and what it does and doesn't tell WWE... * The rationale for Smackdown being shifted from Thursdays to Fridays this fall and the industry reaction... * The Lita-Hardy-Kane-Edge situation, and what is and isn't working so far with WWE's approach... * TNA's changing TV situation and the latest word on their future... * Reaction to TNA's prospective buyer... * Shawn Michaels update... * Undertaker update... * Hardys Ultimate Insider DVD notes... * And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 27, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The Raw Ratings Roller coaster the past two weeks and what it does and doesn't tell WWE... * The rationale for Smackdown being shifted from Thursdays to Fridays this fall and the industry reaction... * The Lita-Hardy-Kane-Edge situation, and what is and isn't working so far with WWE's approach... * TNA's changing TV situation and the latest word on their future... * Reaction to TNA's prospective buyer... * Shawn Michaels update... * Undertaker update... * Hardys Ultimate Insider DVD notes... * And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a December 4, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Missy Hyatt.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This is a November 27, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Public Enemy and the death of Art Barr.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our post-PPV coverage of the WWE Judgment Day PPV from May 22, 2005.First, the Rapid-Fire Post-PPV Analysis with Wade Keller and Jason Powell discussing the PPV in rapid-fire fashion including the John Cena-JBL I Quit match, Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero, Booker T vs. Kurt Angle, Carlito vs. Big Show, MNM vs. Bob Holly & Charlie Haas, and more.Second, the full PPV Roundtable with PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill joining Wade to discuss the PPV start to finish.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 21, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics:* New Question of the Week on promotions who deserve television exposure * Indy Lineup of the Week (Kevin Steen, Excess, El Generico & others in Montreal) * Real Deal Reaction on the WWF "New Generation" era. * News on some big upcoming indy shows. * Hot Five Stories of the Week including Bryan Danielson's departure from ROH, new television timeslots for Smackdown and (maybe) Impact, Judgment Day, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 20, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics:* The WWE Draft Lottery. * The Lita turn * Matt Hardy's potential in TNA * TNA's TV situation with the latest news on that front * A.J. Styles re-signing with TNA. * A preview of each match at Judgment Day. * Vince McMahon's speech to Randy Orton at Raw and what message it was really sending. * Paul Heyman involvement in the ECW PPV. * The future of the ECW brand exploitation. * And much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our post-PPV coverage of the TNA Hard Justice PPV on May 15, 2005.First, the Rapid-Fire Post-PPV Analysis with Wade Keller and Jason Powell discussing the PPV in rapid-fire fashion including analysis of A.J. Styles's NWA Title win over Jeff Jarrett with Tito Ortiz as special ref, the Sean Waltman-Jeff Hardy switch, the return of Zach Gowen, and the entire line-up.Second, the full PPV Roundtable with PWTorch contributor and TNA Impact reporter James Caldwell joins PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill joining Wade to discuss the TNA Hard Justice PPV, running down each of the matches and talking about how this PPV sets up next month's Slammiversary, including who should face A.J. Styles in the main event.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 14, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics:* New Question of the Week on WWE Judgment Day * Indy Lineup of the Week (Homicide vs. Samoa Joe vs. Super Dragon) * Real Deal Reaction on OVW. * The latest on the National Wrestling Alliance. * The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including Hardcore Justice, Eddie Guerrero & Jimmy Jacobs on Smackdown, Kane-Lita-Edge, Jim Cornette, Dusty Rhodes and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a November 20, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Bob Orton and Donny in studio.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 13, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics:* The politics behind Jim Cornette's vacation in OVW and whether OVW is being subject to an ECW coup... * Reaction to the Luther Reigns "Torch Talk" interview... * Dusty Rhodes's departure from TNA's booking position and what the committee's chance is of improving things... * TNA's future on cable and which of the three apparent options would be best... * Predictions on how TNA would do head-to-head with Raw and what key names would be most important to acquire... * What's the point and impact of the racial stereotypes and rape angles on WWE television... * The decision to move wrestlers back to coach on international flights... * A review of John Cena's music video, and what aspects of it did and didn't work... * Could the Matt Hardy-Lita-Edge situation be a work and how could it be exploited for money either way by WWE... * Christian's recent performances and his potential in WWE... * And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to one of our more talked-about Torch Talks we've ever done in terms of dropped-jaws among VIP members who listened to it. This was recorded and posted within hours of Luther Reigns being released from WWE. He discussed his time in WWE and the circumstances of his departure. This generated so much buzz due to the blunt language and behind-the-scenes descriptions of what it is like to be a pro wrestler in WWE during this time period.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 11, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The circumstances and ramifications of the end of Dusty Rhodes's term as TNA booker, who potential replacements could be, and whether he got a fair shake in the spot. * Major potential changes for TNA are coming within weeks with their TV situation, including some major potential upgrades... * The very latest on the Matt Hardy-Lita-Edge situation including predictions on what might happen Monday on Raw and whether there is a chance Hardy will end up part of this storyline on WWE TV before all is said and done... * Details and analysis of Jim Cornette being forced into a five-week hiatus due to tantrums behind the scenes in Ohio Valley Wrestling and a belief that he was burned out and needed a break... * Thoughts on Ring of Honor's debut in New York City... * And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a November 13, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Ron Skoler, Tammy Sytch, Chris Condito, and Dave Meltzer.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 7, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics:* Another match announced for Shane Douglas' Hardcore Homecoming show... * New Question of the Week regarding WWE releases... * Real Deal Reaction on Molly Holly and the Women's Title... * Indy Lineup of the Week (Homicide vs. C.M. Punk)... * A former WWE wrestler shoots about steroids, Vince McMahon, and Triple H ... * Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including ROH in Dorchester, TNA's Money Woes, Matt Hardy's departure, Hulk Hogan at Backlash and more...
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 29, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics:* Talk about what a "Torch VIP VIP Website" might consist of... * Talk about the filming of the Matt and Jeff Hardy DVD yesterday in L.A. with some behind the scenes, off-camera anecdotes... * They flip page by page through the latest Inside Wrestling magazine and see where it took them conversationally, and it ended up going in a variety of directions including analysis of the "2005 Insiders' Poll: Hottest Questions Answered" feature... * Brief discussion of Terry Funk's autobiography and when the full in-print and audio book reviews will be presented... * Plus reader questions on Hulk Hogan jobbing to Lex Luger and Vince McMahon's family and the prospect of a biography on Vince McMahon...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a November 6, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Sabu’s injury, Paul E, and Cactus Jack.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the May 1, 2005 post-PPV Roundtable episode. PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell who discuss WWE's Backlash PPV starting with the main event and working backwards match by match and segment by segment. Did Batista give a main event performance? Did Hulk Hogan give the fans what they wanted? How were Hassan and Daivari in their roles? Which was better, Edge vs. Chris Benoit or Shelton Benjamin vs. Chris Jericho, and why? What was the surprise of the night? What disappointed?DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 30, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics:* The Question of the Week pertaining to the ECW PPV... * The Real Deal Reax on Paul Madavi's Lounge column on the archeology of pro wrestling... * The Indy Line-Up of the Week with Matt Hardy, Dusty Rhodes, and Terry Funk... * WWE Backlash Preview... * TNA Hard Justice Preview... * Chris Candido thoughts and funeral information... * WWE writing team changes... * Upcoming DVD releases regarding an '80s theme and another Undertaker production... * And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 29, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics:* A look at the career of Chris Candido, including meeting him when he was a teenager setting up the ring at the Meadowlands Arena in New Jersey before a WCW card headlined by Sting vs. Ric Flair, to seeing him first hand in Smoky Mountain Wrestling where his skills were showcased like no other time his career, to his excitement when he and Tammy Sytch left SMW to go to the WWF, to his latest return from the setback of years of drug abuse... * An in-depth preview of WWE Backlash match-by-match, angle-for-angle, star-for-=star including the Hulk Hogan-Shawn Michaels dynamic, how Batista vs. Hunter should be booked, what undercard match looks to be the show-stealer, and the surprisingly intriguing Viscera vs. Kane match with Trish and Lita at ringside... * Analysis of the impressive early buyrate number for WrestleMania... * Whether bringing Tito Ortiz in as a special referee at the next TNA PPV makes a lick of a difference for the buyrate... * A discussion of Mean Gene Okerlund's history and his legacy as an announcer now that he's been given another moment in the spotlight as the Hulk Hogan nostalgia train rolls through...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 28, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* Detailed updates on the status of Monty Brown, Sean Waltman, Dallas Page, Kevin Nash, A.J. Styles, and Dustin Rhodes - why each were absent from matches at Tuesday's TNA taping and what looks to be each of their futures in TNA... * Changes in the WWE writing team, whether Brian Gewirtz has any heat, and background on the new guy coming in just as he is leaving... * A funny story on Mick Foley and his reaction to a question about a "Delta Airlines-funded Wade Keller wrestling promotion"... * Thoughts on the new Hawaii Promotion which has booked the first-ever singles match between A.J. Styles and James Gibson... * RVD says he'll be at the ECW PPV, which is a change from his previous public comments...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 27, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* Follow-up on how TNA handled Kevin Nash's inability to work the PPV main event as scheduled, the detailed story of why he couldn't work the match, and how TNA could have handled it much better... * Reaction to the news of Tito Ortiz being brought in as a special referee for the TNA PPV, why it's an okay decision, but how it is symbolic of what's holding TNA back from getting to that next level. Both of these stories have an element of "What Would Paul Heyman Do?" to them... * Lots of notes on the WWE hotel brawl. * Dixie Carter's speech to TNA wrestlers before Sunday's PPV and what it means, * The latest rumors about TNA's TV future. * Thoughts on this week's new installment of the Kevin Nash "Torch Talk" with his insight in working with Bret Hart and Triple H...
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 26, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* News from the WWE overseas tour including another incident in a hotel lobby that prompted police to be called and a wrestler sent home early due to illness... * Analysis of the WrestleMania 21 buyrate and how it along with some other factors has everyone involved with WWE feeling pretty upbeat these days... * Reaction to the intense heat and chants aimed at Edge and Lita on the European tour, how it shows that WWE management greatly underestimated the power of the internet and word of mouth, and how it's backfiring on them in multiple ways... * Inside news on Kevin Nash's PPV no-show and Monty Brown's no-selling after his match... * Thoughts on the Trish Stratus-Viscera skit on Raw last night... * Inside word on how involved Triple H was in how he was portrayed on Raw this week and comments on his power to dictate who would be referee for the main event... * Plus details on new additions to the Torch VIP Audio Section interface and comments on some of the latest special audio features...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is an October 30, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Too Cold Scorpio and Paul E.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 24, 2005 post-PPV Roundtable episode. PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Jason Powell to discuss the TNA Lockdown PPV. How did the all-cage format work out? Did Dusty Rhodes's booking improve compared to last month? How did they handle Kevin Nash's absence? Which was the show-stealer, or was there a match that stole the show? This is an an in-depth match-by-match discussion of the entire event which included a young Lance Hoyt (a/k/a Lance Archer), Sean Waltman, Jeff Jarrett, A.J. Styles, Raven, Dustin Rhodes, Jeff Hardy, Petey Williams, and more.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 23, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics:* New Question of the Week on wrestler retirements * Indy Lineup of the Week (Mondo, Whipwreck & the SATs) * Real Deal Reaction on Cena vs. JBL. * The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including Kid Kash, The Draft Lottery, Lockdown, Hell in the Cell, Mick Foley, and Bruno Sammartino.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 22, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics:* Why Ric Flair gets a pass for being on top for so many years while Hunter gets criticized for seemingly hogging the spotlight. * Analysis of Flair's tenure as WCW booker in the mid-90s... * An in-depth discussion about the Top Five WrestleMania Matches Ever... * Mitchell's favorite era as a wrestling fan... * Some of the most embarrassing moments in pro wrestling history and one of the most disgusting angles... * Reaction to MNM and the Heart Throbs... * Thoughts on the MSG fans chanting at Lita on Monday... * The second Diva Contest... * Why Batista's title run may be handled differently politically by Triple H than those of Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho... * And much, much more...
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 21, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The very latest on the injuries to Triple H and Kevin Nash including particular details on each of their current situations and whether they will miss upcoming matches. * Also, exclusive details on why Nash's last appearance for TNA for a while may be on Sunday regardless of his injury status... * An idea for Samoa Joe and news on his opportunity with New Japan that he just announced today... * Why Chris Benoit's situation is different than Edge's when it comes to moving in on an existing relationship that explains why Edge has more heat than Benoit ever did... * The latest rumor about TNA's future and thoughts on A.J. Styles's public commitment to TNA over his potential future in WWE... * A detailed breakdown of this week's Raw ratings compared to last week's including quarter hour analysis and what it means to the drawing power of Hulk Hogan, Batista, and Jim Ross... * Plus in-house notes on a variety of subjects including this week's new Torch Newsletter...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 20, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* An in-depth analysis of various draft lottery scenarios. * What the inside word is on who is most likely to be moved to the other brand, and what the pros and cons are of the top five possible switches for both Raw and Smackdown... * Insight into the brilliance of Hulk Hogan on display again on Raw this week as he established firmly where Shawn Michaels is compared to him in the legacy and stature departments, and why Steve Austin best stay away from Hogan for years to avoid embarrassment... * Thoughts on Raw, the MSG crowd, the Hunter vs. Ross match. * And more!
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is an October 23, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Bruno Sammartino and Dave Meltzer.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 16, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: Another match announced for Shane Douglas' Hardcore Homecoming show... New Question of the Week regarding WWE releases... Real Deal Reaction on Molly Holly and the Women's Title... Indy Lineup of the Week (Homicide vs. C.M. Punk)... A former WWE wrestler shoots about steroids, Vince McMahon, and Triple H ... Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including ROH in Dorchester, TNA's Money Woes, Matt Hardy's departure, Hogan at Backlash and more...This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 13, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* An in-depth looks at the decision to release Matt Hardy and Rhyno, why Chilly Willy and Molly Holly are no longer with WWE, and what some of the decisions say about the current management team with Stephanie McMahon and John Laurenaitis... * The latest on TNA's chances of getting on Spike TV, what is working for it and against it, why it's tough to have sympathy for the company right now the way they are dealing with wrestlers, and how UFC factors into the situation and may cause more harm than good to TNA's chances... * A quick note about the WWE Draft status and few more in-house items...
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 1, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics:* In-depth his thoughts on the post-WrestleMania editions of Raw and Smackdown and the pros and cons of how John Cena and Batista were portrayed... * An in-depth discussion of the career of Dusty Rhodes, what his autobiography says about him as a person, what were the strengths and abundant weaknesses of the book, what stories he left out, and what crazy assertions he made. Plus, where does Dusty Rhodes belong in the wrestling history books, why is he left out to a degree, and what could have been done or still be done to change it... * Plus, a look at Magnum T.A., Dusty's protege whose career was cut short in an car crash. How good was Magnum in the ring and behind the mic, how big of a star would he have been, and what did Dusty say about him in his book, and are there valid comparisons that can be drawn between Magnum and Cena...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 9, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring these topics: A longtime WWE personality announces his departure... New Question of the Week regarding ECW One Night Stand... Real Deal Reaction on wrestling booking versus comic book writing... Indy Lineup of the Week (Corino vs. Ian Rotten)... Pat prepares for the big DVD premiere party... Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including John Cena, American Super Juniors tournament, new WWE television contract and more...This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 29, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* What was WWE's reaction internally to WrestleMania... * What was the general consensus on what went well and didn't go well... * Reaction to the two new World Champs and their matches... * More on the Hulk Hogan-Steve Austin dynamic... * Why Undertaker wasn't at the Hall of Fame Ceremony and whether his excuse has validity... * Reaction to last night's Raw and Batista's first night as champ... * What's the detailed status of the Draft Lottery and who's anxious about it and why... * What the new USA/NBC deal means to WWE and the pros and cons of its structure, plus how WWE management feels about it... * The future of Smackdown... * And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is an October 16, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Wade Keller, Cauliflower Alley, Monsoon, and Morales.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 3, 2005 WWE No Way Out PPV post-shows. First up is Rapid-Fire Analysis with Wade Keller and James Guttman presenting rapid-fire PPV analysis of WrestleMania 21 seconds after it concluded going match-by-match and segment-by-segment through the biggest annual PPV in wrestling with a quick 13 minute session.Then, in the longer 75-minute post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade was joined by PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill to discuss WrestleMania 21 in great depth, marching through each of the matches and segments in detail, in particular analyzing whether WWE comes out of this show with more momentum, how this show compares to past WrestleManias, what the usage of and reactions to Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin says about where they stand in the eyes of the fans today, whether Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels lived up to expectations and if it was the right finish, and much more.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 26, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring rumors about the lineup for Shane Douglas's ECW reunion show... New Question of the Week regarding Torch Ultimate Insiders DVD... Real Deal Reaction as Pat compares WrestleMania 21 predictions... Indy Lineup of the Week (ECWA Super 8)... Pat convenes the first ever "Ultimate Insider Roundtable"... Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including WrestleMania (duh!), the Hall of Fame, Jeff Jarrett Goes To Hollywood, and more...This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This is an October 2, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Mark Madden and Cactus Jack. (NOTE: The very end of show is missing.)DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 29, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The latest on the TNA-Spike TV situation including comments made by Spike TV to the Torch regarding the matter... * The changes in the Hall of Fame ceremony and the politics behind them... * Thoughts on last night's Smackdown - where it was good and where it wasn't so good... * Quick thoughts on the Ultimate Insiders DVD release and a busy week at the Torch…
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the April 1, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics:* An in-depth look at the final editions of Raw and Smackdown and their major angles * Should Cena win, or Batista win, or both * The Steve Austin-Hulk Hogan dynamic in terms of their legacies, their egos, and their clashing personalities. Should they have a match or not? * Why WWE is messing up Carlito Cool * Bruce is quizzed on comments he made reviewing WrestleMania 11. Does he stand by his comments? * How many wrestlers from WM ten years ago are still in WWE versus on TNA's most recent PPV. A quick look at how that compares to WrestleMania five years ago, and predictions on who from this year's WrestleMania line-up will be around WWE in ten years... * And more including a minute or two of NCAA Final Four talk
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a September 17, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Dave from the Power Twins and Dave Meltzer.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 29, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* In-depth analysis of last night's Raw including what worked and didn't work * A look at the interesting public comments being made by Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin and what friends are saying is really going on in their heads behind the scenes * Austin's statement about his intentions to wrestle in the future and notes on Austin being pulled as a presenter at the Hall of Fame. * An update on Lex Luger's incarceration * A note on Bret Hart's rare public Q&A session planned this summer * The latest on Cruiserweights and WrestleMania * Whether the Hall of Fame inductees should be scrutinized and a way to change the WWE Hall of Fame to perhaps better represent each inductee's contribution to the industry... * And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 26, 2005 special WrestleMania 21 Preview Roundtable. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell and James Guttman to preview WrestleMania 21. They make predictions, analyze the hype, speculate on the post-PPV Draft Lottery shuffling, and more including are Batista and John Cena ready to carry top babyface spots, rationalizing various Undertaker-Rnady Orton finishes, Akibono-Big Show gimmick sumo match, and more.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 26, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring a bunch of indy news... New Question of the Week on next month's major matches... Real Deal Reaction as Pat looks at a "Dream WrestleMania Card"... Indy Lineup of the Week (Sgt. Slaughter, Mick Foley, and A.J. Styles on the same show)... Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including the Kevin Nash "Torch Talk," Dan Maff leaving ROH, a big mainstream story on John Cena, the future of Smackdown, and more...This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 25, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics:* The personal turmoil involving Edge (Adam Copeland) getting involved with Lita (Amy Dumas), causing major turmoil in her relationship with Matt Hardy, including where management's role in this begins and ends, how it might affect Edge's career, and other various aspects of this developing situation... * Analysis of the additions to WrestleMania's line-up this week including Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, Big Show vs. Akebono, and Chris Jericho's ladder match... * WrestleMania hype and why Monday's Raw was so important. * Whether the John Cena-Bradshaw hype is living up to WrestleMania title match standards * Whether Randy Orton attacking Stacy is right or wrong or it's not quite that simple.
MAILBAG TOPICS...* Why Jake Roberts never feuded with Hulk Hogan but if he did how it would have drawn * Who Steve Austin's opponent should be in if he returns to the ring * Does Shelton Benjamin has it in him to be a top tier star, what it takes to be a top tier star * Some talk about the Kevin Nash "Torch Talk." * What went wrong in the NWA between 1989 and 1990 * And more
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a September 11, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Ron Skoler. (NOTE: The very end of show is missing.)DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 21, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* Details of Shannon Moore's nearly deadly car accident. Who almost died and how a stroke of luck probably saved a life. * The latest details on how Vince McMahon was handling life confined to a wheelchair. * Debunking the speculation that the Edge-Matt Hardy-Lita situation is a work. * What happened when Matt Hardy went to his first WWE show that weekend since everything went down. * What Randy Orton's post-WrestleMania plans are. * The latest on the Cruiserweight Division. * Analysis segment-by-segment of the just-complete Raw... * And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 19, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring an exclusive on rumors of a Matt Hardy-Lita work... New Question of the Week on former WWE wrestlers returning... Real Deal Reaction as Pat plays "WrestleMania Over/Under"... Indy Lineup of the Week (Frankie Kazarian in the ECW Arena)... Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including Guerrero and Mysterio future as a tag team, TNA losing their COO, Steve Corino's comments on leaving ROH, booking of Batista on Raw and more...This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 13, 2005 Destination X post-shows. First up is Rapid-Fire Analysis with Wade Keller & TNA Impact reporter James Caldwell who discussed the PPV including whether this event lived up to their previous three-hour shows, whether the big turn was a surprise or predictable, analysis of Dusty Rhodes's booking of finishes, how A.J. Styles and Christopher Daniels did in their rematch, and how the main event with DDP failing to capture the NWA Title came across.Then Wade was joined by PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell who reviewed in-depth TNA’s Destination X PPV including the state of TNA, Dusty Rhodes's booking, the high and low points of the TNA Destination X PPV, what worked and didn't work on the show, Johnny Fairplay's return, whether this month's X Division match lived up to expectations set last month, the turn of Monty Brown, the undercard, and much more.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This is a September 4, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Paul E, Coralluzzo, and Douglas (ECW/NWA split). (NOTE: The very end of show is missing.)DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 12, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring an exclusive scoop on the next indy promotion to invade the ECW Arena... Exclusive on Johnny Fairplay's next TV project... New Question of the Week on TNA... Real Deal Reaction on Tag Team Wrestling... Indy Lineup of the Week (in Illinois)... Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including Marty Jannetty, insight on ROH roster moves, next Raw/Smackdown arena supershow, Destination X, Kevin Steen, and more...This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the January 13, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics:* Crowd reaction to Batista live at the house show he added a few days ago, plus why he left that house show more optimistic about WWE's immediate future... * Thoughts on last night's Smackdown and how the hype for WM21 is taking shape, whether John Cena's character is progressing positively, how the Cabinet compares to the Four Horsemen, and how Kurt Angle's character has taken shape recently... * Analysis of the Spike TV-WWE TV announcement, how it affects WWE, TNA, and UFC... * The Undertaker "Dirty Harry" spoof and how it's symbolic of his approach to his wrestling career... A match-by-match preview of Sunday's TNA PPV... * Reaction to crowds heckling Lita and Edge regarding their relationship and where he draws the line on when it's going too far... * Plus more...
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 8, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* Tons more details on Matt Hardy, Lita, and Edge. Who did management meet with and what impression did they get coming out of the meetings? What has been the reaction of wrestlers so far? Is there a good guy and bad guy according to most locker room discussions, or are no sides being taken? What was the real crowd reaction last night to Lita and Edge? Was there locker room shunning? Is this going to blow over quickly or linger? Where does Vince McMahon fit into this picture? Who in management is getting involved in Vince's absence... * The latest status of all of the bigger names who aren't part of announced matches at WrestleMania yet, including the Gene Snitsky and Heidenreich types, and the non-WWE big names such as Brock Lesnar, Mick Foley, and Rock... * What is likely to be Hassan's role at WM21... Why is there optimism about WM this year?... And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 6, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The latest buzz on the Matt Hardy-Lita-Edge situation including notes on backstage reaction, crowd taunting, and what the future appears to hold for the three in terms of on-air storylines... * Fans also taunt John Walters about his losing a squash to Chris Masters on Raw last week. Analysis of the decision to get the belt off of him quickly, where the title might go from here, and what Walters' reaction was to the fan taunts... * Exclusive details about what aired on Smackdown last week that was actually "take two" because "take one" was deemed too controversial... * Reviews of how things are going behind the scenes without Vince McMahon around, whether Steph is cracking under the pressure or coming through like a pro, and where Shane McMahon fits into the picture... * Thoughts on Rock's movie reviews so far. * A look ahead to this week's Raw with the announced Ric Flair vs. Batista match in "Ric Flair Country"... * And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 5, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring the latest on matches and stuff added to WrestleMania... Thoughts on what's next for Matt Hardy... Indy Show Lineup of the Week - A.J. Styles returns to New York... A shocking announcement regarding another NY indy show... Real Deal Reaction - Road to WM 21 series... Question of the Week regarding Mick Foley... Reader responses regarding Batista's next storyline... Even more stipulations added to TNA's Destination.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 4, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* How JBL and John Cena surprised everyone by out-promo'ing Batista and Triple H this week, with analysis of why Cena's promo worked so well and Hunter's promo might have fallen short... * Analysis of WWE's current stances with Goldberg, Rock, and Brock Lesnar, and why WWE is in the right about at least two of the three situations... * Thoughts on this Saturday night's ROH event with the Pure Title at stake and whether it will be affected by Walters's squash loss on Raw on Monday... * Thoughts on the public break-up of the public relationship between Matt Hardy and Lita, and how this fits a disturbing, odd trend of on-air break-ups preceding real-life break-ups... * Poll Reaction regarding celebrity involvement at WrestleManias... * Plus reaction to recent PWTorch.com Lounge columns including whether Vince McMahon will change how he sympathizes with injured wrestlers now that he's gone through it...
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the January 13, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics:* The personal turmoil involving Edge (Adam Copeland) getting involved with Lita (Amy Dumas), causing major turmoil in her relationship with Matt Hardy, including where management's role in this begins and ends, how it might affect Edge's career, and other various aspects of this developing situation... * Analysis of the additions to WrestleMania's line-up this week including Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, Big Show vs. Akebono, and Chris Jericho's ladder match... * A look back at the Vader vs. Hulk Hogan feud ten years ago this week, a bar incident Mitchell was eyewitness to involving Eric Bischoff and Vader, and why the feud was such a mismatch in the ring and outside of it... * A funny story about Tank Abbot from Bash at the Beach 1995 that involved Keller and Mitchell... Perspective on the ROH Pure Champion getting squashed by Chris Masters on Raw on Monday and a general discussion of the value of titles and the relationship between WWE and its competitors big and small... * Ted DiBiase's reintroduction to WWE and the pros and cons of his not being up to speed on recent storylines... * Comparing the promos of Triple H, Batista, and John Cena this week - and what did and didn't work about each... * Plus more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is an August 28, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features John Arezzi’s return to WGBB, Dave Meltzer, and the Shane Douglas tape.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 28, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* Rants about the just-completed Raw episode. * Explaining how he feels they fell short in several areas where home runs were just waiting to be hit. * Why the John Cena-JBL spoof on "A Few Good Men" was in some ways spectacular and in one big way a huge mistake that undercuts the credibility and effectiveness to some degree of everything that WWE tries to accomplish. * What ROH should or could do about their pushed wrestlers (and in this case long-term champion) getting jobbed out to WWE wrestlers on national TV. * Comments on the Kurt Angle-Shawn Michaels show-closing angle.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the February 26, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring The Hot Five Stories of the Weekend with discussion of the dueling ECW reunions, WWE No Way Out, last night's MSG show, and the latest on ROH's 3rd Anniversary Weekend… The Indy Lineup of the Week with the next meeting between A.J. Styles and Christopher Daniels... Question of the Week on Batista... Real Deal Reaction on Pro Wrestling/NBA Comparisons...This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the January 13, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics:* The execution of Batista's turn. * His prediction on whether Batista will win the title at WrestleMania from Hunter and why. * Who he thinks will be a bigger star in two to four years between Batista and John Cena. * How significant Vince McMahon's time away from being the hands-on leader of WWE. * Reader questions that he addresses include whether Ricky Steamboat can't be considered as great legacy-wise because he was always a babyface... * Whether he believes Triple H is actually intentionally working to sabotage Smackdown into being an inferior brand... * How he thinks WWE would have been affected had Vince McMahon been found guilty and sentenced to prison after his 1994 steroid trial... * Which one wrestler Mitchell thinks would be the wisest choice to start a new promotion with and build around... * What he thinks of the argument that Rob Van Dam and Booker T didn't have what it took to be top tier acts in WWE. * Some final non-wrestling thoughts on the late Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 23, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The ratings for Raw, and why there's reason for disappointment and satisfaction with the numbers that have come in today... * Thoughts on the Batista turn... * Thoughts on the success of the Ultimate Fighter TV show following Raw... * Insight into what Vince McMahon is going through not being able to attend shows... * The latest on Rock's chances of reconciling with WWE.. * Reaction to ROH's 3rd Anniversary Show angle with Mick Foley and Samoa Joe... * Analysis of WWE's choice to bring Kazarian in for a tryout and thoughts on other acts getting tryouts... * And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 20, 2005 WWE No Way Out PPV post-shows. First up is Rapid-Fire Analysis with Wade Keller & Jason Powell reacting to Undertaker vs. Luther Reigns, Cena vs. Angle, JBL vs. Big Show in cage, Booker vs. Heidenrich, plus Eddie Guerrero, Paul London, and more.Then, in the longer 37-minute post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade was joined by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill and PWTorch contributor Mike Roe to discuss in greater depth the event and added thoughts on Batista's increasing push.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the February 19, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring the return of "Real Deal Reactions," Indy Lineup of the Week, plus other indy news including former WCW Tag Team Champions reuniting, Question of the Week responses, and the new question, plus the Hot Five Stories of the Week including a challenge for Johnny Ace and Tommy Dreamer of WWE, TNA fans breaking kayfabe in Orlando, a preview of the ROH Anniversary week of shows, and expectations for WWE's No Way Out show on Sunday.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the January 13, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics:* Bruce explains why he gave a low score to last night's Smackdown and is not endorsing Sunday's No Way Out PPV. That unfolds into an in-depth discussion of specifics of how Smackdown could be overhauled, what mindset is stopping a true jump in the product to a new level, and examples of past major jumps in the presentation and core of pro wrestling products. * Rock's WWE relationship. * The approach WWE is taking with John Cena. * Grading the Batista push. * Looking past WrestleMania at what are the dangers for Batista. * How Ring of Honor sets an example of how to perhaps handle the post WM21 Hunter-Batista situation. * Analysis of announcing in pro wrestling today. * Whether Brock Lesnar has gained or lost value to WWE over the past year. * And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a November 27, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features John Arezzi’s surprise announcement that this will be his final show (though he eventually returns in 1994).DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 17, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The speech Dusty Rhodes gave to the entire TNA locker room before Sunday's PPV, what good points he had, where he went wrong, how it affected the PPV, and other consequences... * Details on Vince McMahon's physical condition, how long he'll be away, who's taken his place behind the scenes, and analysis of how Triple H is handling things with his increased authority... * Ratings analysis of this week's Raw by quarter hour... * Thoughts on the ten year anniversary of Eddie Gilbert's death, the influence he had on the wrestling media, and a personal story of when he was upset with the Torch... * Analysis of the Batista storyline Torch Instant Poll...
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 16, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* Specifically what major element of a big match at Sunday's TNA PPV went wrong, what was supposed to happen, how it could have been avoided, why it probably happened, how the wrestlers involved feel, and more... * Tons more details on the Amy Weber controversy including some specific things that happened to her, who wasn't there to help, what was good natured and what went too far, analysis of the mentality that caused the problem and what's not a big deal that some people scoff at... * Which wrestler in WWE is being positioned for a push unlike any other WWE has given before, why his weakness isn't considered vital to succeeding, and what has already gone wrong in the gameplan... * Which big name former WWE wrestler was interviewed for a major position with the company, and what could be a roadblock to this new position in the company working as well as it could... * Notes on the JBL marriage, this week's new Torch Newsletter, Roddy Piper's WWE Hall of Fame induction, and more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the January 13, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics:* The TNA Against All Odds PPV including his rave five star review for A.J. Styles vs. Christopher Daniels. * The Brock Lesnar lawsuit * The Amy Weber controversy from last week * UFC's break-through PPV last week and how it worked so well because its format resembled pro wrestling. * Thoughts on Raw and Smackdown from Japan.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a November 6, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features discussion of the Sid Vicious/Arn Anderson stabbing incident. NOTE: The end of the episode is missing.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 13, 2005 TNA Against All Odds PPV Roundtable. In this 37-minute post-PPV Audio Roundtable, PWTorch editor Wade Keller, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, and Torch contributor and TNA Impact reporter James Caldwell discuss TNA's Against All Odds PPV from a wide variety of perspectives, discussing each match in-depth including the stellar A.J. Styles-Christopher Daniels match, looking ahead toward the next two PPVs, analysis of the run-ins by Sean Waltman and Billy Gunn, who is most underutilized right now, and more.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the February 12, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring details on the latest ROH happenings, Molly Holly's newspaper coverage and her reaction to a Playboy offer, and the Hot Five Stories of the Week (Amy Weber, Lesnar, ROH-Feinstein, ROH 3rd Anniversary, No Way Out preview, Rock's future in wrestling). Also, McNeill also talks about the Indy Show of the Week and the results of the Question of the Week ("What should the theme song of WrestleMania 21 be?").This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 8, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* More details regarding the Brock Lesnar lawsuit against WWE, how the ramifications of the lawsuit could be much bigger than anything involving Lesnar, what the lawsuit reveals about potential weaknesses WWE has to a talent raid, where Lesnar has good points and bad points in his lawsuit, and more... * More details on the Amy Weber controversy overseas, how it's similar to the referee Billy Silverman situation, why the WWE Divas aren't fitting in, why it's not surprising and they're just a product of the environment they're in, what they're getting paid and how that compares to male wrestlers, plus other backstage details on the situation... * Why the end of Raw last night was one of the great TV moments of this era, what WWE has to watch out for regarding Batista after WrestleMania, what other examples WWE should learn from... * And other notes...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a September 25, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Steve Beverly.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the February 4, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. The following topics are covered:* Reaction within WWE to how Vince McMahon handled his on-camera injury at the Royal Rumble and what it says about him and his family * John Cena's "Chain Gang" gimmick and whether it's a direction worth trying, how WWE should handle the Brock Lesnar situation * What the sales of the ECW DVD say about ECW's popularity * More thoughts on the planned June ECW reunion PPV. * Reader suggested topics include discussions on Stan Hansen, the Buzz Sawyer-Tommy Rich feud, Greg Gagne, and how the '80s wrestling war between the WWF and the NWA might have been different had Roddy Piper not jumped to the WWF. Also, a couple minutes of non-wrestling current events talk at the end regarding the Iraq elections.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 2, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The latest on the ECW PPV plans and ECW DVD sales with detailed breakdown comparisons with other DVDs including Eddie Guerrero, Ric Flair, and WM20… * What the behind the scenes reaction was to the beating Daniel Puder took at the Rumble and how Puder is reacting to Holly... * Sean Waltman's future plans in wrestling and an idea for him... * Lex Luger's reputation and examples of people with similar reps who have turned things around... WrestleMania idea for Steve Austin... * Brock Lesnar's status... * A rant about WWE's women's division... * And more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a September 4, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Warlord and Barbarian live at WNYG.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Jan. 29, 2005 WWE Royal Rumble PPV Roundtable. PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Torch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill discuss that night's Royal Rumble event in depth, going over each of the matches and analyzing the quality of the in-ring action and the decision-making regarding booking and forwarding of ongoing storylines. Was it smart to have Triple H beat Randy Orton the way he did? Was it fair and wise for WWE to have Daniel Puder get beat up the way they did? Was this one of the better 30-man Rumbles of all-time, or just average, or somewhere in between? Was the finish clever and memorable, or messy and convoluted? Did they go far enough with the Batista-Hunter break-up? Did Shawn Michaels do any favors for Edge the way he wrestled him and lost to him? How bad is Heidenreich, and how unhappy might Undertaker be? Did the Smackdown Title match surpass expectations? All those questions and more answered and discussed in this update.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Jan. 29, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring the Indy Lineup of the Week featuring the latest on Mideon… The Real Deal Reaction to Torch Lounge debate over Dave Batista as a main eventer… The Question of the Week results and a new question (about the Royal Rumble)… Plus the Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including: Tensions behind the scene in ROH? The latest on ROH's big New York City show… Jeff Jarrett's promo on TNA Impact… WWE possibly hiring an experienced wrestling booker and whether it's a good fit… "Hell Month" for WWE wrestlers… WWE lack of quality control in advertisements… Preview of the Rumble (duh!)…This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Jan. 26, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* Follow up on the Smackdown-Les Mooves story including what the newspaper comment does and doesn't mean regarding the future of the show on UPN. * The major buzz in WWE circles this week about John Laurenaitis hitting a wall in his job as Executive V.P., signs of the breakdown, what is known about the heat on him behind the scenes right now, and how he has changed over the past year. * The Brock Lesnar-Royal Rumble rumors and games that might be being played. * The valuable discussion internally in WWE that the Kevin Sullivan talk has initiated. * Possible WrestleMania Smackdown main events. * The reaction within Smackdown to the Batista comments ripping into the brand, and the possible surprising source for those beliefs. * One concern about John Cena that he could change in an instant. * Shawn Michaels's plans to write his autobiography and what to look forward to.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the January 28, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. The following topics are covered:* What if Vince Russo never left the WWF for WCW five years earlier? Would he have thrived and helped WWE? * Why Vince McMahon didn't pay much attention to the undercard and whether it's a prudent approach * How Bruce got his start with the Torch and some early stories about the development of the legitimate wrestling press. * The Bastista-La Resistance squash * WWE Royal Rumble predictions * Analysis of Batista's strengths and weaknesses with a look back as his OVW days * John Cena's new "Chain Gang" gimmick * The prospects of various WrestleMania matches * An in-depth review of the Death of WCW book * And more
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is an August 28, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode was recorded live from Los Angeles.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Jan. 26, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* Insight into the apparent Smackdown cancellation including exclusive details of the reaction within WWE and more perspective on how this is similar and dissimilar to the WCW situation. * Reaction to Kevin Nash's comments about the condition of his knees, his desire to help young wrestlers, his beer drinking, and why his timing isn't the greatest for changes in his approach. * A look at Fozzy CD sales figures just compiled, DVD sales figures, and book sales figures. * Analysis of the next full year of WWE's PPV schedule and the latest on the ECW PPV.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is an August 21, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode was recorded live from Texas.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a VIP Audio Roundtable with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill from Jan. 23, 2005. They discuss the prior Sunday's TNA PPV and next month's TNA PPV, Batista's proclamation that Triple H is the greatest of all-time and where Hunter really stands, the merits and drawbacks of turning Eddie Guerrero heel, whether John Cena is showing signs of being a franchise player, the current direction of Smackdown, and thoughts on the death of Johnny Carson.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Jan. 18, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* Latest indications for WrestleMania 21. * Reaction to the news of Steve Austin's return to the WWE fold. * Analysis of Torch Poll results regarding Mick Foley, Rock, and Steve Austin. * Inside info on New Jack and WWE. * Thoughts on my trip to L.A. where I witnessed a King of the Death Match tournament with Ian Rotten including backstage observations. * The scoop on Jack Evans's neck injury.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This is a July 25, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Terry Funk. (Note: Very end of show is missing.)DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Jan. 14, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring the Hot Five Stories of the Week including RVD's injury, first-hand analysis of the skill level of new WWE tag team The Shane Twins, Ring of Honor's Saturday show. Then the new Weekly Real Deal Reaction (featuring his feedback on a specific PWTorch.com Lounge column from the past week), an in-depth preview of Sunday's TNA Final Resolution PPV, the Indy Line-Up of the Week, and the Question of the Week segment.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Jan. 12, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The latest twists on several potential WrestleMania matches with top names * Hulk Hogan backstage at Smackdown last night. * Extensive details on New Jack's surprising WWE tryout this week. * The cruiserweight rumors * Chyna on VH1's "The Surreal Life" * The Ric Flair-Puerto Rico blow up that had everyone talking in WWE this week. * The scoop on Rob Van Dam's knee injury * Rob Feinstein and Jeff Jarrett news * And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Jan. 8, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring the Hot Five Stories of the Week including TNA's awful week, the NWA Wildside-WWF situation, New Year's Resolution thoughts, Raw-Smackdown combined roster shows, a new question of the week, Real Deal Reaction Segment (where McNeill responds to a random Lounge column from PWTorch.com), and more.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the January 7, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, covering these topics:* Mailbag question on Bruiser Brody * Mailbag question on long-term title reigns such as Samoa Joe's. * Triple H's negative comments about Hulk Hogan in the media lately. * A preview of that Sunday's PPV. * Analysis of the evolution of PPV in pro wrestling over the prior ten years based on comments made in Mitchell's feature Torch Newsletter column ten years ago that week. * Reaction to the Abyss-TNA situation * Thoughts on Monday's debate with Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler vs. Muhammad Hussan & Khosrov Daivari * And more!
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Jan. 7, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The big dual-brand tour coming up for WWE beginning at the Royal Rumble on Jan. 30 and ending on Feb. 5 in Japan. * A match-by-match overview of Sunday's New Year's Resolution PPV * Backstage details from TNA this week including why Dusty Rhodes has boosted morale * Jeff Hardy's New Year's Resolution. * More surprising details on the Abyss situation * Johnny Fairplay's return * Kid Kash's discontent. * The Hector Garza drug arrest. * And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Jan. 5, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The Abyss-TNA-WWE controversy and why WWE might hire him and why they might not hire him and how Samoa Joe and C.M. Punk fit into the mix... * What the WrestleMania main event might be and why... * Paul Heyman's appearance on Smackdown this week and what it means... * Comparing the Heel of the Year picks by Torch readers compared to the Torch staff and who caused JBL to slip out of the top spot... * What equates as fair pay for wrestlers in a money-losing company... * How to best use Rock and Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 21... * Why there's reason to look forward to the Mick Foley-Samoa Joe feud in ROH this year... * And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This features a July 10, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode was recorded live from Singapore. (Note: Very beginning of show is missing.)DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Jan. 1, 2005 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring the Indy Lineup of the Week featuring a main event with an ROH guy wrestling a TNA guy while a WWE guy acts as special guest referee, the Question of the Week, the Hot Five Stories of the Weekend including WWE creative changes, Samoa Joe possibly going to WWE, the buildup for the 2005 WWE Royal Rumble, and comments on the next batch of Torch Awards.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Dec. 30, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* Reflecting on the year 2004. * Samoa Joe's ROH World Title loss to Austin Aries. * Samoa Joe's prospects of getting a WWE job. * How possible is a Mick Foley-Samoa Joe match in ROH coming off of their angle on Sunday, who's pitching for jobs in WWE for ROH wrestlers. * Why ROH doesn't have reason to be concerned about losing top wrestlers. * What Foley's relationship is with WWE at this time. * The very latest on Brock Lesnar's status with WWE and why he has less leverage now than he did when he first left. * Why Monty Brown knows what the right thing to say is to impress WWE. * The WWE creative team shake-up. * More
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the December 31, 2004 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. The following topics are covered:* This year's Torch MVP of 2004 winner, Chris Benoit. Bruce talks about his entire career, whether he's a Hall of Famer, how he wrestles differently now than earlier in his career, whether he could have had an MVP year if he were on Smackdown, how Eddie Guerrero's year compares to Benoit, his strengths and weaknesses compared to Benoit, whether he would have been the MVP if he were on Raw, and where other MVP candidates fit into the mix including the pros and cons of voting for Samoa Joe or JBL. * A look ahead at all three January PPVs - Royal Rumble, New Year's Revolution, and TNA Final Resolution. * Analysis of Daniel Puder's house show feud with Bob Holly. * And more!
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Dec. 27, 2004 episode of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring the Hot Five Stories of the Week including ROH Final Battle results, WrestleMania plans, TNA Final Resolution plans, WWE developmental expansion, the Indy Line-up of the Week, and the Question of the Week from the McNeill Zone in the VIP Forum...This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the December 26, 2004 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. The following topics are covered:* The latest edition of Smackdown in Iraq and how Vince McMahon revealed elements of himself during the show... * Starrcade memories including some fascinating trivia on Starrcade and today's WWE... * How will Rick Steamboat fare as an agent in WWE and what diverse perspectives he'll bring that other agents cannot or will not… * Does the first-ever WWE barbed wire PPV main event mark a watershed moment in WWE pushing the envelope or is it a sign of desperation for a buyrate or is it not that big of a deal and just part of a long trend toward being more hardcore with gimmick matches?... * Is the post-WrestleMania Draft Lottery a good annual tradition... * How would John Cena fare if he were to jump to Raw? * Would Triple H volunteer eagerly to help elevate Cena's in-ring work, or shy away from it due to worrying about having bad matches?…
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Dec. 23, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The Triple H-Rock rivalry heating up this week * The RVD debate this month at PWTorch.com regarding whether he's a main event level wrestler. * Reaction to Vince McMahon's comments in the media this week. * Why McMahon may be pushing so many new "WWE Divas" at once. * And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to The Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Dec. 18, 2004. Pat discusses the Hot Five Stories of the Week including Tough Enough, TNA's smart business changes, comparing Survivor Series buyrates to boxing buyrates, the Question of the Week, the controversial debut of Fusion, the Indy Show of the Week, and more...This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Dec. 17, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The public comments made by Daniel Puder, Paul Heyman, Triple H, and Al Snow, with a breakdown of what's really being said, what's intended, and who's full of it. Also, why the best thing that ever happened to Mike Mizanin's wrestling career may be coming up short in Tough Enough, what Daniel Puder's reputation is and how he didn't help himself on Smackdown * The chances of an ECW reunion PPV and the prospects for it blowing away everything as Heyman suggested it would. * Why Jerry Lawler ripped on ECW so much * Quick hits on Shawn Michaels's pending return and what that means for the Raw babyface roster * The whole health care coverage theme on Smackdown * Triple H's obsession with Rock * TNA's February and March PPVs * Much more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This features a July 3, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode was recorded live from Manila.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the December 17, 2004 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. The following topics are covered:* A discussion on the many statements made this week by Triple H on his media blitz promoting the movie he's in and his new book. * Could an ECW Reunion show work both in terms of drawing revenue and aesthetically without hurting ECW's legacy? * What's up with Paul Heyman status in WWE? * Steroids were the subject of the Newsweek cover story that week. Mitchell asserts that it is one sign of Vince McMahon's legacy - that a generation that grew up on WWE wrestling is using steroids like never before at young ages * Who will win the Elimination Chamber? * Who should be Smackdown champion instead of JBL? * Reaction to Tough Enough and the future of Mike Mizanin. * And much more...
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Dec. 16, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The Paul Heyman situation in WWE, what he brings to the table that others don't, why he gets frustrated, and why it's understandable to a degree yet too bad that he cannot coexist and last in the WWE structure. * The plans for Smackdown going into 2005, and whether Big Show is a better choice than the readers' pick of Rob Van Dam for JBL's next challenger. * Rick Steamboat's potential contributions to WWE as an agent and the pros of his presence over some other former wrestlers working as agents for WWE. * Analysis of the Raw ratings the last five weeks. * A look at whether the Women's Title can ever be a top draw, and what was learned from its rating two Monday's ago on Raw when it headlined the show.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Dec. 15, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics:* The result of Tough Enough, what the reaction is backstage to the winner, what uphill battles he faces that his runner-up wouldn't have, and more insight into the entire Tough Enough 4 competition. * Movie critics' reaction to Triple H in "Blade: Trinity" hasn't been good. Details of what's being said and not said. * Details on the Ric Flair-Mick Foley altercation at Raw on Monday and what was really going on. * The latest on Hardcore Holly and Rene Dupree.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Dec. 12, 2004 WWE Armageddon PPV Roundtable. PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch’s Jason Powell and Bruce Mitchell discuss the just-completed WWE Armageddon PPV. Which match stood out as the best? Did the Tough Enough fight help or hurt either competitor? Was the Cruiserweight Title treated with more respect than usual? Was Undertaker selfish in the eight-man match? Who should be JBL's next challenger, even though there's little chance of it? What role would Brock Lesnar be best used it if he returns? Did John Cena strike right tone in match with Jesus? What was going on with Charlie Haas, Jackie, and Dawn Marie? All that and much more is part of a comprehensive analysis of every aspect of the PPV.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we’re back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the November 12, 2004 fifth-ever Official Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. The following topics are covered: * In-depth match-by-match analysis of the hype for each of the Survivor Series matches, predictions on some outcomes, and overall thoughts on the line-up... * Evaluation of JBL as champion and who Bruce would choose to replace JBL as champion on the Smackdown roster and why... * What could be done with Rob Van Dam... * Whether the ECW DVD being released on Tuesday could lead to a bigger push for RVD or any other former ECW, now WWE talents... * Thoughts on Tough Enough on Smackdown so far, including ideas for how to turn the Kurt Angle-Daniel Puder incident into a money-drawing feud... * Politics in TNA between Jerry Jarrett and Jeff Jarrett and between Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan, and who would Bruce choose in each of those battles if made to choose... * And much more...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Nov. 9, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Insight into what the reaction is within WWE to the Kurt Angle-Daniel Puder incident and how it affects Puder's future in WWE... Why wrestlers who were cut were cut… Praise for the upside of Batista… What Debra was doing backstage at Raw last night... Details on the verbal exchange between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage at the TNA PPV Sunday night... The backstage demeanors of Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Roddy Piper... Major news on Sean "X-Pac" Waltman and Joanie "Chyna" Laurer sex tape… A health update on Carlito Colon... A health update on Elix Skipper... More backstage notes from TNA's PPV... Analysis of the approach WWE is taking with the Raw main event at Survivor Series including pros and cons of the added tension to the heel foursome...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This features a May 29, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Jim Herd and Paul Adamovic.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring the Hot Five Stories of the Week including the Kurt Angle-Daniel Puder shoot incident, rumors of a Maven turn, ten WWE roster cuts, Indy line-up of the week, Scott Hall & Kevin Nash, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the November 5, 2004 fourth-ever Official Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. They primarily focus on the fascinating situation involving Kurt Angle getting shown up by Tough Enough contestant Daniel Puder at Smackdown this week, looking at it from a number of angles including whether WWE will follow up on it with an angle, what this says about Angle's legit toughness if anything, the background of the situation, what this says about management's attitude behind the scenes about paying dues, and much more. Also, at the end of the update, Mitchell talks about TNA Victory Road and the ten WWE cutbacks this week...
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Nov. 4, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * Some talk about our online poll about the Bush-Kerry election * WWE introduces two Muslim characters on Raw... * The releases of Test, Billy Gunn, and A-Train and why each were let go... * The Survivor Series line-up at this point... * The Victory Road hype so far... * The Vince Russo vs. Dusty Rhodes feuds... * The unique Memphis wrestling market drawing 4,500 fans this past weekend for a legends show with Jerry Lawler, The Rock & Roll Express, Stan Lane, and others... * And more...
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring the Hot Five Stories of the Week (Survivor Series, October WWE PPV buyrate, Angle's talk of retirement, Big Show-Tough Enough), the Question of the Week, and he picks the Indy Shows of the Week.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the October 29, 2004 third-ever Official Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. They discussed these topics: * Smackdown's Tough Enough competition and whether Big Show was out of line on several fronts... * The Tammy Sytch Story with early-career insight and current updates... * Shawn Michaels's Raw promo and whether it seemed genuine and whether it was brilliant either way... * The Vince Russo legacy - what he wants it to be what it actually is...
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Oct. 28, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * Lex Luger's conduct at the TNA tapings this week, why he upset the wrestlers, and how he ended up being used... * Details on the Roddy Piper-Johnny Fairplay skit and why it was a bit of a disaster and how Piper reacted to being in Fairplay's presence for the first time since the aftermath of the nearly deadly car wreck they were in together... * Insider details on the Vince McMahon-Stephanie McMahon disagreement this week including extensive details of what the philosophical difference was, how it came about, what the attitudes of Big Show and Al Snow were to the situation, and the tough position it put the contestants/trainees in... * Why one Tough Enough contestant already quit... * The latest on Vince Russo's future in TNA and what he's telling people and what their reaction is to it...
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Oct. 27, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: The politics of Vince McMahon's absence, what the buzz is about his absence, who grabbed power in his absence, and what it says about Shane McMahon's place in the structure. Also, analysis of this week's Raw rating leaping to a 3.7, reaction to the Hulk Hogan WrestleMania rumors, thoughts on Randy Orton as top Raw babyface and alternatives, plus thoughts on Hall and Nash in TNA, the zero pay for TNA jobbers, and more...
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring the Hot Five Stories including Million Dollar Tough Enough, ROH DVD review with C.M. Punk in main event, remembering Robocop in WCW, Jesse Ventura endorses John Kerry, Indy Line-up of Week, are there any dream matches left in pro wrestling, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the October 22, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: * Insider details on John Laurinaitis controversy in WWE as he takes over as Exec VP for Jim Ross while Triple H’s power increases * Is Triple H overpushed? * Taboo Tuesday fallout. * Should Booker T be next for JBL? * Smackdown analysis. * Contrasting Tough Enough’s Al Snow and Bill Demott. * And more
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the October 8, 2004 3rd-ever Official Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. They discussed these topics: * Did AAA miss an opportunity in 1994 to expand more in the U.S.? * Is John Laurinaitis doing a good job with choices of new wrestlers to push? * What’s the best use of Ric Flair in WWE in the Evolution era?
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SHOW SUMMARY:This features a May 15, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Warlord and John Clark.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the 2004 WWE Taboo Tuesday post-PPV Roundtable featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller along with PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell discussing the event. The top matches included Randy Orton vs. Ric Flair, Triple H vs. HBK, Eugene vs. Eric Bischoff, and Shelton Benjamin vs. Chris Jericho, plus Way Too Much Coach, Sarge, Snitsky, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring the Big Five Stories of the Week (Pat Patterson resigns, Victory Road News, Ultimo Dragon News, ROH News, Raw's Possible Channel Switch, Taboo Tuesday Preview), plus he picks the Indy Shows of the Week and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the October 8, 2004 second-ever Official Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. They discussed these topics: * A look back at five years ago when Jerry Lawler finished third in the mayoral race in Memphis, Tenn., and thoughts on Jesse Ventura's political career and the very latest on Ric Flair's aspirations to run for governor of North Carolina... * Background on Gorilla Monsoon's role on and off air in the WWF... * Reflecting on a Greensboro WCW house show Mitchell attended ten years ago including Steve Austin, Flair, Sting, and more. * Pat Patterson's resignation, its significance to WWE, and a look back at his influence over the years. * The potential move of Raw from Spike TV back to USA or another cable network next year, whether it makes much of a difference, and where WWE's leverage stands now compared to its last cable negotiations. * A look at whether Vince McMahon has fulfilled his dream, as expressed in a talk show interview ten years ago, to make WWE respected in the corporate community.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we’re back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Oct. 13, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Pat Patterson resigns after butting heads with Triple H behind the scenes over Raw roster critique, WWE Cena stabbing storyline to explain absence, Chavo Guerrero Jr. replaces Cena as a top babyface on Smackdown, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall advertised by TNA prematurely, Roddy Piper speaks on TNA Impact about Big Bossman saved his life once, reaction to Kane storyline on Raw, Heidenreich stinks it up on Europe tour, possibility of WWE moving from Spike TV back to USA, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This features a May 15, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Mark Madden.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring his Indy Line-up of the Week which includes Chris Sabin vs. Too Cold Scorpio vs. A.J. Styles and Joey Mathews vs. Christopher Daniels, the Hot Five Stories of the Week including Ricky Morton's ROH debut, WWE taping Raw and Smackdown in the U.K. for the first time, who's next in line for JBL, TNA Victory Road line-up with Jeff Hardy and Jeff Jarrett, Scott Hall and Sean Waltman coming to TNA, TV debut of Carlito Cool, Taboo Tuesday preview, Paul Heyman's return to Smackdown writing team, Tough Enough auditions, Drew Hankinson as a prospect, a tribute to "Big Bossman" Ray Traylor, and more including a mid-audio show run-in by Wade Keller.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Oct. 9, 2004 podcast featuring PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell reviewing the Oct. 8, 2004 episode of TNA Impact including Jeff Hardy vs. Abyss and Raven vs. Monty Brown, plus Team Canada, 3 Live Crew, Jeff Hammonds, Kid Kash, Christopher Daniels, Chris Harris, James Storm, A.J. Styles, Jeff Jarrett, Shane Douglas, and more including some backstage insights.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the October 8, 2004 first-ever Official Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. They discussed these topics: Would Flair's legacy have been better had he retired in 1994, Flair's controversial comment on virgins live on Raw at MSG, Sabu's legacy, Russo & Ferrara's jump, did Hulk Hogan intend to wrestle for TNA, thoughts on TNA Impact, Kidman's heel turn, Carlito Cool's debut, and closing thoughts on the U.S. Presidential election and the World Series.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the October 7, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Vince McMahon enraged with Ric Flair for his unauthorized comment live on Raw, JBL implies gay people like "little boys" at WWE event, WWE Champ says he has athletic ability of drunk elephant, backstage concern for Eddie Guerreros's well-being, Gene Snitsky's embarrassing conduct behind the scenes, the Shawn Michaels-Chris Benoit fan poll controversy, WrestleMania 21 forecasting, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This features a May 8, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Cactus Jack and Ron Skoler.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 27, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Andy Rooney on "60 Minutes" says pro wrestling fans shouldn't vote in elections, Diva Search, Taboo Tuesday concept introduced, The Angle Alliance, Billy Gunn gone from WWE, A.J. Styles, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a special VIP Roundtable podcast discussing current events. PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell join PWTorch editor Wade Keller to cover these topics: Kurt Angle overrates himself, Heidenreich turns to poetry, State of TNA Address, Smackdown anniversary celebration with Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin, Undertaker is Andre the Giant of his era, was the Raw Divas Search worth it, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This features a May 8, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Billy Jack Hayes.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" podcast featuring his Hot Five Stories of the Week including the debut of a dramatic reading of a Heidenreich poem, ideas for Brock Lesnar if he doesn't make it in the NFL, WWE Velocity's move, JBL vs. Mick Foley in a political debate, TNA bringing WolfPac in, Raw ratings news, thoughts on Orton's progress, Hogan vs. Austin at WrestleMania 21 speculation, Triple H's possible PPV opponents, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to Jason Powell's review of the Sept. 16, 2004 episode of WWE Smackdown including Heidenreich's implied rape of Cole, return of Viscera, Cena vs. Booker T in Best of Five Series, RVD & Rey Mysterio vs. Dudleys, Luther Reigns getting push, and more including a line by Powell: "I'm assuming they both had pants on, but I can't be sure."
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features a May 1, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features John Arezzi interviewing Paul Heyman and Dave Meltzer.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features an April 24, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Paul E in studio and Dave Meltzer.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features an April 24, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode discusses Cactus’s injury vs. Vader.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 15, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Eddie Guerrero and Kurt Angle have backstage real fight, details on Jamie Noble's release, is Divas contest legit, will Triple H keep title, Hunter chews out Eric Bischoff on phone for rule infraction, results of our poll on which WWE wrestler should face Sting with a case made for rising star John Cena, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 11, 2004 "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring his Hot Five Stories of the Week including Indy Line-up of the Week with Sabu vs. Gangrel, increasing concerns about Eddie Guerrero, ROH's Glory by Honor with Mick Foley's debut, Brock Lesnar cut by Vikings so what could be next career move for him, Paul Heyman back on WWE Creative Team, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features an April 17, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Henry Terranova and Lanny Poffo.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 10, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Paul Heyman added to the WWE booking team but is he too old to be cutting edge anymore, John Cena and Undertaker get free pass on WWE dress code, Eddie Guerrero sent home for a while, real heat on a Diva backstage, how WWE payroll works, Dusty Rhodes's backstage rep in TNA, Jeff Jarrett-Jeff Hardy main event analysis, thoughts on C.M. Punk, Austin Aries, and Samoa Joe, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 9, 2004 podcast featuring PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell reviewing the final TNA Wednesday night PPV including big picture analysis of state of TNA booking, Dixie Carter's attitude, Jeff Jarrett as the top star, would Vince Russo do better, plus Jarrett vs. Jeff Hardy in the main event.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 4, 2004 "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring his Hot Five Stories of the Week including Michael Cole and Bill Demott ripping on Smackdown quality and Tough Enough's winning prize, Jeff Jarrett caught with drug paraphernalia in airport but not arrested, Tom Prichard released, ROH brings in Nick Foley, Jushin Liger, and Jim Cornette, TNA going to Sunday PPVs, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 2, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Undertaker dress code controversy, IC Champ Edge injured against Jericho, Cole disses State of Smackdown, praise for Kane, WWE breaks kayfabe with Michaels, WWE fantasy game, Raw ratings, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features an April 17, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Jim Cornette.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 1, 2004 podcast featuring then-PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell reviewing the Sept. 1 TNA pay-per-view event featuring Dusty Rhodes, Vince Russo, A.J. Styles, R-Truth, Konnan, Road Dogg B.G. James, Kaz, Sabin, Abyss, Kid Kash, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features an April 10, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Madusa, and Don in Nashville.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 26, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline featuring details on Steve Austin's meeting with Vince McMahon and how he came across to everyone backstage as a newly reinvigorated and clean-living version of himself, Heidenreich backstage tantrum report, Jeff Hardy's lack of promo skills, why Rock isn't hyped ahead of time when he appears on Raw, Brock Lesnar resigns himself to not making Vikings, Finlay's move to Smackdown from Raw, Rene Dupree's heat, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features an April 10, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Sapphire, Dennis Knight, and Donny in Nashville.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 21, 2004 podcast by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill who presents "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring his Hot Five Stories of the Week including Steve Austin diverse gets nasty, Kane-Lita on-air wedding, why Undertaker-JBL headlined No Mercy, Tough Enough, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 19, 2004 podcast by PWTorch editor Wade Keller featuring the insider story with more backstage news on Randy Orton's first WWE Title win, Brian Kendrick's WWE departure, changes in TNA, return of Tough Enough, future of Evolution, JBL's rise, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 19, 2004 podcast by PWTorch editor Wade Keller featuring the insider story with analysis of Orton's sudden WWE Title win over Brock Lesnar with backstage details on why decision was made, why Edge and Benoit bypassed, where Triple H fits in, John Cena going away to film "The Marine," why an Undertaker vs. JBL rematch was booked after bad crowd reaction at Summerslam, the latest on the dress code, how to fix Rob Van Dam's stagnant position, Smackdown roster thoughts, plus latest on TNA's move to Sunday PPVs.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 18, 2004 podcast by then PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell reviews the August 18, 2004 TNA pay-per-view including Dusty Rhodes overexposure, Raven vs. Sonjay Dutt, Jeff Hardy, Ron Killings, plus remember Monte Brown and Sonny Siaki?
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features a April 3, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features The Mountie.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 14, 2004 podcast by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill titled "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" featuring his Hot Five Stories of the Week including Brock Lesnar's chances to make the Vikings, Rock's dabbling in political world, WWE's sinking TV ratings, why September is traditionally an awful month for pro wrestling booking over history, Kane-Lita pregnancy update, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 8, 2014 VIP Roundtable. PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosts a discussion with PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell covering various topics including TNA potentially shifting away from weekly PPVs; top WWE developmental prospects including Orlando Jordan, Heidenreich, Matt Morgan; state of ROH including are they producing too many DVDs for their fan base to keep up with; McNeill's Las Vegas vacation memories; political convention thoughts.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features a March 27, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Cactus Jack and Nikolai.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 8, 2014 VIP Roundtable. PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosts a discussion with PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell previewing SummerSlam '04 which included Randy Orton vs. Chris Benoit, JBL vs. Undertaker, Triple H vs. Eugene, Kurt Angle vs. Eddie Guerrero, Edge vs. Chris Jericho vs. Batista, Kane vs. Hardy, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to back-to-back weeks of "The Real Deal with Pat McNeill" with his Hot Five Stories of the Week. First up is the Aug. 7, 2014 episode including did Bruno Sammartino disrespect Triple H and Vince McMahon, the awful Taboo Tuesday concept PPV, A.J. Styles, Ring of Honor, Samoa Joe, and more.
Then second up is the Aug. 15 episode including Brock Lesnar's chances to make the Vikings, Rock's dabbling in the political world, WWE's sinking TV ratings, why September is traditionally an awful month for pro wrestling booking over history, Kane-Lita pregnancy update, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features a March 27, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Jake Roberts.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell's review of the August 2, 2004 episode of WWE Raw including Randy Orton & Ric Flair & Batista vs. Edge & Chris Jericho & Chris Benoit in a 20 minute main event, plus Eugene, William Regal, Rosie, Tomko, Coach hosts the latest Divas Search contest, and more with a focus on hyping Summerslam '04. There's also a point near the end where Jason says "Hunter did what was best for business." Was that the birth of a catch-phrase? Can we blame Powell?
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell's review of the July 22, 2004 episode of WWE Smackdown with a forgotten odd John Cena "poopy joke," Kurt Angle on a rampage firing people, Undertaker rumors regarding beating JBL for title, and analysis of the rest of a disappointing lackluster show with Luther Reigns, Dudleys, Booker T, Chavo Jr., and so much more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to an early Wade Keller Hotline featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller looking at the latest news including these topics: Hunter steps up for pal Waltman in rehab after Chyna drama, Benoit title reign rumors, Summerslam politics, should Taker or Eddie be champ, Flair's unfair dig at Foley, Low Ki drama, can Jeff Hardy fit into TNA.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell's review of the July 19, 2004 episode of TNA Impact Wrestling on Fox Sports Net including an ill-advised comment by new color analyst, controversial Kid Kash, Jeff Jarrett's promo allotment, guys left off show, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features a March 20, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Axe, Diamond Dallas Page, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features a March 13, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Wade Keller and J. Clark, with discussion of the Dino Bravo murder and the Blizzard of ’93.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features a March 13, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features show highlights.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosting the WWE Vengeance 2004 VIP Post-PPV Roundtable Podcast with Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill discussing and debating Edge vs. Randy Orton, Chris Benoit vs. Triple H, Jeff Hardy vs. Kane, Batista vs. Chris Jericho, Ric Flair & Eugene vs. La Resistance, and more. Oh yeah, plus one of our short-lived political/current events discussions at the end.
This is the restart of our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to a hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts beginning with this episode. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Wade Keller Hotline from July 9, 2004 covering the following topics: Early prediction of Randy Orton's upside, signs Impact was causing WWE to take notice, TNA's judges format evaluated, did Lex Luger help TNA, how to use Jeff Hardy, an odd JBL rant, ROH update, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Wade Keller Hotline from July 2, 2004 covering the following topics: TNA locker room discontent including jealousy of A.J. Styles's treatment and water budget cuts, Dennis Rodman at TNA, WWE cracking down on fantasy wrestling sites, Ric Flair book, concern over green wrestlers on WWE roster with a walk through who is over and under pushed on Smackdown, and more.
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features a March 6, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Konnan, Terry Funk, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosting the WWE Great American Bash 2004 VIP Post-PPV Roundtable Podcast with Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell from June 27, 2004. This was perhaps the worst PPV of WWE era (as opposed to the WWF era), headlined by Undertaker vs. the Dudleys, plus Bradshaw vs. Eddie Guerrero, Sable vs. Torrie Wilson, John Cena vs. Booker T vs. RVD vs. Renee Dupree, Chavo Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio, Kenzo Suzuki vs. Billy Gunn, and more.
This is the restart of our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. The VIP podcasts from March, April, May, and most of June 2004 were lost due to hard drive failure, but we're back now with the summer 2004 podcasts beginning with this episode. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the March 6, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, a Pro Wrestling Spotlight companion show on New York radio. This show features vintage Mick Foley and Paul Heyman content. They also talk about Killer Kowalski’s return to the ring, why John Arezzi got kicked off his first 1985 wrestling radio show by the station manager, getting beat up by Dusty Rhodes in his first pro wrestling match back in 1978 in Philadelphia Arena long before he became a radio show host, and a all from then-wrestling-fan and now head of WWE public relations, Adam Hopkins with details on the latest Monday Night Raw taping. There’s some talk about the Four Horsemen, the Von Erich family problems, Bob Backlund, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the February 27, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, a Pro Wrestling Spotlight companion show on New York radio. This show features a lengthy interview with Ultimate Warrior. Also, detailed coverage of Kerry Von Erich’s funeral services in Dallas and other news of the week including WrestleMania 9 news, Danny Spivey marrying a daughter of a wrestling legend, Jerry Lawler vs. Lex Luger in Nashville, Tenn. with his son getting involved in the finish, and more. Also, at the end we clipped the vintage live reads and commercials from the show and, by popular demand, include them at the end of the episode for those who enjoy hearing John’s pro wrestling-related plugs, sponsor live reads, and old school radio commercials.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the February 27, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family. This episode features guest Larry of L+S Comics.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the February 20, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family. This episode features WEVD return, discussion of Kerry death, Paul E., co-host Cactus, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the February 20, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family. This episode includes discussion of Kerry Von Erich’s suicide, plus Cactus Jack, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the February 13, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family. This episode includes an announcement of the return to WEVD.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the February 6, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the January 30, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family. In this episode, John Arezzi discusses the death of Andre the Giant.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the January 23, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family. This episode is live from Philly, includes Freddie Blassie, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the January 16, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family. John talks the latest in pro wrestling, talks with guest Paul E. Dangerously, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the January 9, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family. John talks the latest in pro wrestling, talks with guest Jesse Ventura, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the January 2, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family. John talks the latest in pro wrestling, chats with Wade Keller, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the December 26, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the December 19, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the December 12, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family, including part two of the Davey Boy Smith interview, Bruno Sammartino, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from March 5, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we have been posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere.
NOTE: Unfortunately, this is the final March 2004 VIP Audio show we have as there was a hard drive failure years ago with our only copies of VIP Audio shows from early March to late June 2004. If anyone happened to download and save our old VIP Audio shows on their hard drive archives, let us know as we'd love to get copies of these back in our archives.
This final March 2004 VIP Podcast Vault features PWTorch editor Wade Keller answering listener questions on these topics: * Where does the Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13 match rank in all-time * Some of the key reasons WWE switched to PG content * Comparing Austin and Rock post-full time choices * What was best WCW vs. WWF Invasion scenario * Did Eric Bischoff hire models to make wrestling crowds look more beautiful * Plus some Timberwolves/Kevin Garnett talk
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from March 3, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we'll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere. This Vault features PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering the latest news including these topics: * Breaking news on the Rob Feinstein scandal that threatened ROH's future. * Something extra Steve Austin deserves credit for. * Evaluating who can give great go-home promos on Raw. * Rock's shortcoming. * The price WWE paid for arrogance during the Attitude Era.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Raw Report from March 2, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we'll be posting the March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere. This Vault features PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell's full rundown and analysis of Rock's return to Raw to unite with Foley against Evolution, plus Steve Austin, Vince McMahon, WrestleMania 20 hype, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the December 5, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family. Also included is an interview with Bruno Sammartino from December 11, 1992.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a VIP Roundtable Podcast from February 28, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we'll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere. This Vault features PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell discussing these topics: * WrestleMania 20 line-up taking shape * Should Hulk Hogan be part of show * Is Eddie Guerrero or Chris Benoit better main event investment. * The Rock's role. * Vince McMahon's claims that his stars were "stolen" from him by WCW. * The state of TNA including the return of Vince Russo and his speech including a religious theme. * And at the very end, some non-wrestling current events discussions.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 26, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we'll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere. This Vault features PWTorch editor Wade Keller answering listener questions on these topics: * Why WWE's use of tag team gimmicks diminishing over the years. * What was the story about that Michael Hayes incident at Triple H/Steph McMahon wedding? * Who should get last slot at WrestleMania 20. * How do WrestleMana payoffs work? * How about Steve Austin's final match is against Goldberg.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 25, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we'll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere. This Vault features PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering the latest news including: * Previewing The Rock returning to Raw and working with Mick Foley. * Thoughts on Ric Flair being underutilized headed into WrestleMania. * Details on the Rock-Steve Austin dynamic behind the scenes and how they coexist. * Defending Austin for walking away from a bad idea for a match finish compared to Rock leaving for movie opportunities. * Triple H's movie acting being touted on WWE TV. * Hypocrisy on Vince McMahon's part regarding Eric Bischoff's line about "taking Vince McMahon's stars" on Raw considering wrestlers' independent contractor status. * Thoughts on Vince vs. Bischoff on Raw.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 19, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we'll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere. This Vault features PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering the latest news including: * Early indications of Brock Lesnar's discontent with WWE travel and how he dealt with it by buying his own private plane. * How Vince McMahon was very happy with how "WWE New Style" in the ring was taking hold and a comparison to Bryan Danielson's ROH style. * Thoughts on TNA's stagnant product approach that was costing them potential growth. * The fall of Chris Harris in TNA after being a rising star a year earlier. * WWE's augmented approach to authority figures on WWE TV including Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff. * Details on how strange Teddy Hart is. * Some thoughts on the Bill Apter "Torch Talk" including Dan Shockett, heel columnist.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 17, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we'll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere. This Vault features PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering the latest news including: * How the entire WrestleMania 20 card was taking shape and who might be left off the card. * The latest on Bret Hart accepting an invite to be part of WM20 in midst of recovering from his stroke. * Postponement of TNA Bound for Glory PPV. * The continued rise of Eddie Guerrero and how he reacted backstage to his title win. * Why management was so happy for Eddie in particular. * Chyna being pulled from TNA advertising. * Bret Hart compliments A.J. Styles. * And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Post-PPV Roundtable from February 15, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we'll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere. This Vault features PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell discussing the WWE No Way Out PPV headlined by Eddie Guerrero vs. Brock Lesnar, plus Cena vs. Angle vs. Show, Chavo vs. Rey Mysterio, Bob Holly vs Rhyno, Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Hass vs. APA, and more including praise for Lesnar's progress as a worker and how WWE's "new style" of in-ring work affected the event.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Roundtable Podcast from February 14, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we'll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere. This Vault features PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell discussing the Smackdown brand with Goldberg jumping to go after Brock Lesnar, the rise of Eddie Guerrero to PPV main event, and the depth of the roster to fill out a full PPV line-up. Also, a rare current events discussion at the end including scandals with Michael Jackson, Kobe Brant, Scott Peterson, and Martha Stewart.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the November 28, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 14, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we'll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere. This Vault features PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell's review of the February 12, 2004 episode of WWE Smackdown including Brock Lesnar, Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Hardcore Holly, Rhino, Kurt Angle, Nidia, Jamie Noble, Big Show, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 12, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we'll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere. This Vault covers these news topics: * Ernest Miller being laid off by WWE. * The reasons behind the lack of WWE pushing ex-WCW talent such as Ultimo Dragon, Sean O'Haire, and others. * A review of TNA's latest PPV. * Eric Bischoff's spin on the demise of WCW. * What's the backstage dynamic between Ric Flair and Eric Bischoff. * A preview of Ring of Honor's Pure Tournament. * And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 11, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we'll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere. This Vault covers these news topics: * Why ROH is rising to prominence and worthy of expanded coverage. * A look at how much wrestling changed in recent years. * Examples of the brand split paying off for WWE. * What could Steve Austin do at WrestleMania 20. * Will Hulk Hogan have a role at WrestleMania 20. * What does it mean if Rock misses WM20. * Update on TNA's debut three hour PPV. * WWE house show match-up possibilities. * And more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Roundtable Special from February 8, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we'll be posting the February and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of the earliest podcasts covering pro wrestling anywhere. This Vault features PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell discussing current events in pro wrestling including the prospects of Randy Savage signing with TNA, in-depth analysis of various WrestleMania 20 lineup possibilities including Brock Lesnar, Goldberg, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, and Triple H, along with a WWE Hall of Fame discussion, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This features the November 21, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family.
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