PWT VIP Retro All
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (8-1-2008): Mitchell & Keller discuss whether Flair would have been better off spending all of the 1990s in the WWF or WCW, favorite vignettes, Tony Atlas, Adamle & Grisham (134 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 1 and 2, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with guest host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
WWE announcers Mike Adamle and Todd Grisham Tony Atlas Kevin Nash’s walk-out Would Ric Flair have been better off in WCW or the WWF in the entire ’90s When fans at matches stopped thinking it was real and what it was like to be at a show where fans thought it was real (with personal anecdotes from...VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago: Keller Hotlines including Triple H’s stance on exposing pro wrestling’s secrets, a review of a ridiculously poorly booked Raw, Gail Kim situation, Samoa Joe’s physique, Foley (111 min.)
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. 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
•AUG. 18: A quick review of SummerSlam with a rundown of the entire card.
•AUG. 19: A review of the previous night’s Raw including a case for why it was ridiculously poorly booked from the perspective of viewer enjoyment and from the perspective of stockholders who want WWE to draw the most money possible for their...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago: Keller Hotlines including Heyman commenting on Lesnar’s post-UFC win taunting, Nash-TNA controversy, WWE releases, TV reviews (79 min.)
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. 14, 15, 16, and 17, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
•AUG. 14: News analysis on the Mick Foley situation, the Kevin Nash-TNA controversy, Matt Morgan in Space, Samoa Joe’s yelling in promos, ECW TV thoughts, and more.
•AUG. 15: Thoughts on the latest WWE releases revealed today, with an explanation of why they don’t reveal the names all at once. Plus, reaction to Batista’s comments...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago: Keller Hotlines including what wasn’t clicking with John Cena’s attempt to find his voice, Sting rep among wrestlers in TNA, Mick Foley TNA-bound, Raw review, Ask the Editor (104 min.)
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. 10, 11, 12, and 13, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
•AUG. 10: Analysis of the TNA Hard Justice PPV, speculation about where the major ongoing storyline is headed including the latest new information provided on PPV with Sting’s actions, what veteran wrestlers are saying about Sting, and the guitar showing up at the very end. Plus, whether the pending return of Jeff Jarrett should be feared or w...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago: Keller Hotlines including in-person report on Brock Lesnar’s 2nd UFC fight and post-fight Q&A + TNA Impact, ECW, and Smackdown reviews (93 min.)
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. 5, 7, 8, and 9, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
•AUG. 5: Analysis of the just-in Raw ratings, a few perspectives on the announcing shuffle that week, and a rundown and analysis of that night’s ECW show on Sci-Fi.
•AUG. 7: Analysis of the Thursday night edition of TNA Impact with the pros and cons of the eight-man gauntlet weapons main event presentation, then a rundow...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago: Keller Hotlines including Mike Adamle’s debut as Raw GM, how Tazz seemed to react to Todd Grisham, Summerslam developments, Raw reviews (90 min.)
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 24, 25, 26, and 27, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
•JULY 28: Analysis of the July 28 edition of WWE Raw including the big reveal regarding the new G.M. and the first official Raw Summerslam match announced.
•JULY 29: Reaction to tonight’s ECW TV show on Sci-Fi including how Todd Grisham did as new ECW announcer, how Tazz seemed to react, and what made this an enj...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago: Keller Hotlines: Follow-up on Edge-Vickie wedding shines, TV match of the year candidate ECW TV analysis, Ask the Editor (83 min.)
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 24, 25, 26, and 27, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
•THURSDAY – JULY 24 (Audio Ask the Editor including the PPV schedule, ring structure details, John Cena “haters”)
•FRIDAY – JULY 25 (ECW Analysis – Very good show, Mike Adamle latest, TV match of the year?)
•SATURDAY – JULY 26 (Smackdown Analysis – Edge-Vickie follow-up shines)
•SUNDAY – JULY 27 (Audio Ask the Editor on wrestlers who didn’t live up to their potential, Bob...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago: Keller Hotlines: Why Sting Why? Defending CM Punk’s WWE push, WWE Raw Analysis, WWE Bash PPV Review, Ratings, more (91 min.)
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 19, 20, 21, and 23, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
•SATURDAY – JULY 19 (TNA Impact Review: Why Sting why? I know why. It’s obvious.)
•SUNDAY – JULY 20 (Quick WWE Bash PPV Post-Show Analysis)
•MONDAY – JULY 21 (WWE Raw Analysis, Defending Punk’s Push)
•WEDNESDAY – JULY 23 (Newsletter Notes, Ratings Analysis, Other Notes)
Create a VIP RSS Feed specifically for PWTorch VIP Podcast faults on yo...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago: Keller Hotlines including CM Punk’s early WWE Title reign analysis, Sting’s legacy, JBL-Cena, Edge-Vickie wedding review, more (67 min.)
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 15, 16, 17 and 18, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
•TUESDAY – JULY 15 (Raw Ratings, JBL-John Cena follow-up, ECW TV review)
•WEDNESDAY – JULY 16 (Audio Ask the Editor including why didn’t Sting go to WWE during his peak and is he one of the all-time greats, is CM Punk’s credibility hurt due to how he won the WWE Title)
•THURSDAY – JULY 17 (News & Notes including...
VIP PODCAST 8/19 – VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago: Keller Hotlines including Ask the Editor on Vickie Guerrero, Big Rant After Raw, TNA Impact analysis, more (157 min.)
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 7. 9, 10, 11, and 14, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each:
•MONDAY – JULY 7 (Raw Analysis – Major Rant of Screeching Halt of Last Week’s Momentum – 47 minutes)
•WEDNESDAY – JULY 9 (Audio Ask the Editor including Vickie Guerrero’s annoyance factor)
•THURSDAY – JULY 10 (TNA Impact analysis)
•FRIDAY – JULY 11 (TNA Victory Road PPV Preview)
•MONDAY – JULY 14 (Big Raw Rant followed by Even More Raw Praise)
This is a...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (7-26-2008): Mitchell & Keller answer email questions on Ric Flair-Shawn Michaels comparison, comparing CM Punk to other underdog champions, Team Canada Pop Quiz, more (55 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 26, 2008 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with guest host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
A comparison of Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels as the greatest ever A comparison of today’s wrestlers to those they most resemble from a past era (if Edge is to Shawn Michaels, then Randy is to Blank) A Team Canada Pop Quiz A comparison of C.M. Punk to other underdog champions And more!DIRECT LINK: VIP...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (7-25-2008): Mitchell & Keller discuss early pushes of Cody and DiBiase, CM Punk, JBL-Cena attempted homicide angle, Hacksaw Duggan’s place in history (55 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 25, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with guest host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
The push of C.M. Punk coming out of the Bash The lack of follow-up on the “attempted vehicular homicide” angle with JBL and John Cena The budding Santino-Glamazon relationship “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan’s place in wrestling history The pushes of Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase The Edge-Vickie Guerrero break-up and fallout And more!DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK<...
VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (7-20-2008): WWE Great American Bash PPV Roundtable headlined by Triple H vs. Edge for the WWE Title, CM Punk vs. Batista for the World Title, Cena vs. JBL in Parking Lot Brawl, Michaels vs. Jericho, more (39 min.)
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 20, 2008. PWTorch’s Wade Keller, Bruce Mitchell, and Pat McNeill discussed the WWE Great American Bash PPV which included these matches:
Triple H vs. Edge for the WWE Title CM Punk vs. Batista for the World Title Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels John Cena vs. JBL in a Parking Lot Brawl And moreThis is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to ou...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (7-18-2008): Mitchell & Keller answer emails on why DDP had such a bad rep with some wrestlers, Dark Journey-Dick Slater, Black Scorpion angle (45 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 18, 2008 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with guest host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
MAILBAG TOPICS
Why Diamond Dallas Page had such a bad reputation among certain wrestlers The background on the Dark Journey-Dick Slater relationship in Mid-South in the ’80s The ridiculous Black Scorpion angle in WCW in the early-’90s and whether Ric Flair planned to be the Scorpion all along And even moreDIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (7-18-2008): Mitchell & Keller discuss the Cena-JBL vehicular homicide angle and how wrong and stupid it was, CM Punk’s third week as WWE Champ, Samoa Joe-Booker T (57 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 18, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with guest host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:
The JBL-John Cena vehicular attempted homicide angle on Raw, trying to put into words why it’s so wrong and so stupid How the Booker T-Samoa Joe storyline has some similar faults as Cena-JBL A full preview of the Great American Bash PPV Thoughts on Raw including C.M. Punk’s third week as champDIRECT LINK: VIP A...
VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago: Keller looks back at Jesse Ventura’s Summerslam Press Conference from 1999 with questions from Keller, tons of big names present (68 min.)
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...
VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (7-15-2008): Danielson vs. McGuinness, edited rape angle with Larry Sweeney, Austin Aries vs. Go Shiozaki (35 min.)
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.
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...
VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (7-13-2008): TNA Victory Road PPV Roundtable including Samoa Joe vs. Booker T for TNA World Title, Angel & Team 3D vs. Styles & Christian & Rhino (63 min.)
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 InternationalThis is another episode in...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (7-12-2008): Mitchell & Keller discuss the best matches in each company out of the late-1980s, Ric Flair DVD review in-depth (68 min.)
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 angleDIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK
NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
OTHER...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (7-11-2008): Mitchell & Keller discuss CM Punk’s second week as WWE Champ, Michaels-Jericho exchange, scatological humor in wrestling, more (78 min.)
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.
DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK
NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago: Keller Hotlines including Ask the Editor on Samoa Joe-CM Punk career paths, Benoit-TNA, Michael Cole-Jim Ross, plus news, SD review, more (98 min.)
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…)This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to pr...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (7-5-2008): Mitchell & Keller discuss Bret Hart’s awards banquet ultimatum incident, best tag team specialists over the decades, newsstand magazines real vs. fake ratio (72 min.)
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.MAILBAG
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 di...VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (7-4-2008): Mitchell & Keller talk about WWE making CM Punk the World Champion on Raw, was he ready, would he likely succeed as top act in WWE (70 min.)
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...VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (4-5-2008): Mitchell in-depth on Ric Flair’s “Final Farewell” special on Raw, Michaels and Triple H behind the scenes machinations, Ole Anderson-Flair (85 min.)
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...VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (4-3-2008): Ole Anderson interview talking Four Horsemen, lack of presence at Ric Flair ceremony, Vince Jr. and Vince Sr. stories (40 min.)
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...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (3-29-2008): Keller & Mitchell react to Eddie Guerrero and Gordon Solie added to WWE Hall of Fame, why didn’t Curt Hennig ever win WWE Title, Cyndi Laper, Verne Gagne or Stu Hart? (64 min.)
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.MAILBAG
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! <...VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (3-28-2008): Keller & Mitchell discuss CNN panel talk with McMahon, Cena, Jericho, cutting through b.s., plus special Raw for Ric Flair (52 min.)
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...VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (3-21 & 3-22-2008): Keller & Mitchell discuss Gary Hart’s career and big picture talk on managers, WrestleMania build faults (126 min.)
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 bu...VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (3-14 and 3-15-2008): Keller & Mitchell discuss Floyd Mayweather-Big Show double-turn, Baby Doll-Dusty secret envelope, wrestlers who never won World Title, Hardy suspension (127 min.)
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...VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (3-7 & 3-8-2008): Keller & Mitchell remember Don Curtis, what if Triple H didn’t have powerful friends and wife, ROH’s rape angle airing, Mailbag (122 min.)
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!MAILBAG
Where Triple H’s career would have gone without being friends with t...VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (3-14-2008): Keller & Mitchell discuss McMahon and Congress, Cena’s criticism of Rock analyzed, Mayweather-Show, AWA on ESPN history, WWE HOF (123 min.)
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 I...VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (3-13-2008) – Keller & Mitchell discuss Mayweather-Big Show angle, Michaels-Flair announcement, Hornswoggle, WWE Wellness Policy (122 min.)
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, t...VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (2-17-2008): WWE No Way Out discussion including two Elimination Chambers, Punk, Cena, Flair, Orton (36 min.)
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...VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (2-15-2008): Keller & Mitchell analyze Heyman’s fascinating UK Sun interview about his future, Hogan’s latest claim, McMahon family, Flair, Buff (111 min.)
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 againMAI...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (late-February 2008): What’s left for Undertaker, ROH rape angle, Oscar Awards for Wrestlers, Raw Analysis, News Updates (157 min.)
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 – FE...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (early-February 2008): Another TNA rant, Rey injury, Raw review, Smackdown analysis, WWE No Way Out analysis (113 min.)
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)
This is anothe...
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (early-February 2008): Wade’s review of a horrible TNA Impact episode, Lesnar’s UFC fight, Smackdown’s future, Raw review, OVW, more (97 min.)
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)
This is another episode in our VIP Podc...
VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (2-10-2008): TNA Against All Odds with Angle vs. Christian for TNA World Title, Booker T vs. Roode, Steiner vs. Petey, plus Styles, Team 3D (35 min.)
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...VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (2-8-2008): Keller & Mitchell talk Lesnar’s UFC debut, Pro Wrestling Greatest Mysteries, the March to WrestleMania, SD network move, TNA (117 min.)
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...VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (late-January 2008): Report on Indy Show at First Avenue Nightclub in Minneapolis, reviews of Raw, Rumble, Smackdown, News (75 min.)
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)
This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back...
