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PWTorch and Wade Keller present a weekly VIP-level podcast for free from our VIP team led by editor and founder Wade Keller covering the latest happenings in pro wrestling. In Apple Podcasts, subscribe to additional VIP shows - at least one per day - using your Apple account for $9.99 a month.
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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. 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.
SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable covering WWE Backlash PLE event, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Todd Martin and PWTorch contributor Brandon LeClair. They review the show start to finish, beginning with thoughts on the enthusiastic fans in France and then evaluating the matches including how Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Damien Priest, Jey Uso, and Cody Rhodes all came across in elevated positions on this show.
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.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.
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.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.
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Wade and Rich dissect and analyze C.M. Punk’s nearly two hour interview this week with Ariel Helwani including what Punk seemed to confirm about his controversies, how he handled explaining his side, what he might’ve revealed when it came to his body language and intensity ratcheting up when he covered certain people and situations, how he talked about key figures such as Vince McMahon, Paul Levesque, Tony Khan, and others, and much more.
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…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.
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Jan. 23, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a WWE Raw review and analysis including final Royal Rumble hype, Triple H promo on intent to win Rumble, Shawn Michaels vs. Shelton Benjamin, Jerry Lawler vs. Coachman, a mystery partner main event with Edge, 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.
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch contributor Kelly Wells returns to “Then and Now” to look back at the 1994 Royal Rumble event with Frank Peteani. They talk about the craziness of the angle run between Yokozuna and the Undertaker in their casket match for the WWF Championship, Owen Hart turning on his brother Bret, Bret and Lex Luger co-winning the Royal Rumble, and the implications of that moving forward. They throw in some discussion on current events including whether the WWE needs the Rock at this year’s WrestleMania.Warning: Some language on this show may be NSFW.
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the January 14, 2006 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. They cover these topics:The myth and truth of the transition of power from Vincent J. McMahon (Sr.) to Vincent K. McMahon (Jr.)The Sting press conference this week, who Sting seemed to forget to talk about, disappointment in the questions asked, what it says about the wrestling media, and why Sting appears to not have changed from his WCW days.Reaction to Edge winning the WWE Title.Thoughts on the “live sex” stunt on Monday’s Raw.And much 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.
SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:The Rock’s return and various scenarios for Roman Reigns matchReaction to Kevin Dunn’s departureThe latest on Sasha Banks, Naomi, and AndradeFull Raw reviewFull NXT reviewFull review of AEW Dynamite including Worlds End follow-up
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the December 22, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks about the contrasting morale in WWE and TNA, the positives and negatives of each locker room, and what specifically sets the tone in each locker room. Also, notes on where Sting fits in with TNA, how Chris Benoit would be an ideal pick-up for TNA, and a good way for TNA to build up to a dream match on PPV using its own in-house talent. Plus, a theory on the Stephanie-Shane McMahon dynamic and their respective futures in coming years running WWE. Notes on Hulk Hogan saying he won’t wrestle Shawn Michaels again. Plus, a few other subjects.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.
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to part two of the November 30, 2005 special Audio Talk installment that Wade Keller conducted with Sean “X-Pac” Waltman.Waltman explains his views on steroids and why he thinks they’re misunderstood and a bit demonized, how steroid testing will affect life for WWE wrestlers, stories of prescription pill abuse including his own, and a difficult decision he made a few years ago to turn in a friend whom he believed was near death and how he feels about that decision in retrospect.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.
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the November 17, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:The inside story on whether Christian spoke the truth when he detailed why he left WWE, the type of offer he was given to stay, and why he left. Plus analysis of whether he can be a top tier player for TNA, where Jeff Jarrett fits in, and whether it was smart to have Team Canada with Scott D’Amore get involved right away.Comparisons between Christian and Matt Hardy or Chris Benoit in terms of who’d be most valuable to TNA today…A lot more on Eddie Guerrero including notes on the WWE p.r. machine and in which instances they were on base and off base in their approach. Thoughts on the WWE lifestyle, the way Guerrero’s tribute show was handled, how Hunter and Stephanie handled it.Exclusive details on why Stephanie wasn’t at the Supershow on Sunday.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.
SHOW SUMMARY: Longtime PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin returns to Then and Now to look back on Halloween Havoc 1998. Frank and Todd discuss the entire card, which featured the much maligned rematch between Hollywood Hogan and Warrior, Bret Hart (also a maligned character) defending the U.S. Championship against the Wolfpac version of Sting, Scott Hall (and his awful drinking gimmick) taking on Kevin Nash, Diamond Dallas Page challenging Goldberg for the WCW World Championship, and more.Warning: Some language on this show may be NSFW.
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the October 18, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers ten questions sent in this week on a variety of subjects including: The inside story on Steve Austin’s appearance on Raw last night, how long it was planned, what it says about the reality of the Jim Ross situation as of this week, what Stephanie McMahon’s real reaction was backstage to Austin’s one-liner about her, who is against Ross backstage and why, who Austin was seen hanging out with backstage, the most prominent rumors about the future of the WWE announcing slots, the reaction to Smackdown wrestlers being fined last week for being late, Impact ratings news for week three, Taboo Tuesday’s hype so far, 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.
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our post-PPV coverage of the WWE Unforgiven PPV from September 18, 2005.PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill discuss WWE Unforgiven in great detail starting with the John Cena vs. Kurt Angle match and working backwards through the entire show, including Ric Flair popping Viagra and partying with women in his limo after his match, Ric Flair vs. Carlito, Matt Hardy vs. Edge, Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Masters, 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.
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 weeksThe 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 MondayA detailed comparison of the careers of Michaels and Randy Savage and who deserves higher stature in history booksMatt Hardy jobbing to Rob Conway on MondayThe scheduling of Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi by ROH for Oct. 1 in New YorkNotes from attending the Mid-Atlantic Fan Convention the prior weekend including crossing paths with a variety of big namesThis 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.
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of a “Focus on AEW” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers the C.M. Punk-Jack Perry controversy with tons of backstage details and perspective from “both sides.” Also, a look at the thin All Out line-up which is not PPV level yet and a lack of obvious hot-shots that can get them there. Also, notes on Collision ratings last Saturday and an NFL-AEW controversy.
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of a “Focus on AEW” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:Full details and reaction to the new rules for wrestlers in AEW including locker room reactionMinute-by-minute viewership for C.M. Punk vs. Samoa Joe and FTR vs. Juice Robinson & Jay WhiteRampage thoughtsDynamite ratingsAttendance notes
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…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.
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