VIP Podcasts - Flashbacks & HIstory
This podcast feed features all flashback podcasts that are being republished 5, 10, and 18 years later, plus any new podcasts that are focused on historical topics.
WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & Parks wonder if a comic book writer would be a good fit on WWE Creative, Hogan’s fake retirement, Undertaker’s future (Ad-Free – 101 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 22, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discussed a wide range of [...]
PWTorch Dailycast – Worse or Better (A Complete Set): White & Lansdell discuss wrestlers’ movesets evolving through the ages (Ad-Free – 93 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled “Worse or Better,” Josh White and a guest discuss one aspect of today’s pro wrestling scene and compare it to previous eras and decide if today is… [...]
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (9/27/2008): Bruce & Wade answer emails on Jerry Lawler’s place in history, Angle’s criticism of TNA, return of masked wrestlers (66 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 27, 2008 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They covered the following topics: Raven’s place in [...]
WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Krol talk about CM Punk’s impact so far, Hangman’s return, Britt Baker, on-site report (Ad-Free – 123 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-6-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol to discuss the 2nd [...]
WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Arezzi talk prospects of Goldberg-Lesnar, changes in delivery of shows to fans over decades, more (Ad-Free – 78 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-5-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost John Arezzi, longtime pro wrestling radio host [...]
PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast: 5 Yrs Ago – WWE Draft Analysis with Greg Parks & Jon Mezzera plus New Japan G1, King and Queen tournaments, live callers (Ad-Free – 107 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back five years to the Oct. 3, 2021 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast’s “Wrestling Night in America.” PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera to break [...]
WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (10-6-2021) Lindberg & Stoup talk LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes, Cameron Grimes, Indi Hartwell, Ember Moon, Mandy Rose, Briggs & Jensen, more (Ad-Free – 118 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-6-2021), PWTorch’s Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup dive into the mailbag and take your calls to discuss Mandy [...]
WKPWP Interview Classic: (9-29-2016) Keller interviews ex-WWE writer Kevin Eck with fascinating insights on current TNA prospects in WWE including Drew and Lashley (Ad-Free – 84 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic from ten years ago (9-29-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Kevin Eck, former WWE creative team member from 2011-2014 and also a long-time journalist. Keller began [...]
PWTorch Dailycast – PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast: Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #407 (9-21-96) including WCW Fall Brawl, Imposter Sting, Razor and Diesel 2.0, JJ Dillon gone from WWF, Okerlund departs WCW, more (Ad-Free – 189 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #407 of the PWTorch including WCW Fall Brawl 1996, did Sting join NWO?, update on fake Razor and Diesel, [...]
WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: WWE Draft Analysis, Seth Rollins home invasion of Edge and Beth Phoenix, Reigns-Lesnar angle, Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair (Ad-Free – 134 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (10-1-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Mike Chiari from Ring Rust Radio and Bleacher Report to discuss [...]
WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & Powell talk John Cena’s title win, Mark Henry’s title win, Sting vs. Flair, ROH’s new TV show potential, more (Ad-Free – 110 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 20, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell, they discuss Raw featuring the follow-up to the [...]
WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Martin blunt review of the premiere of “Rhodes to the Top,” Big E so far as champ, Guevara’s big title win, New Japan G1, NXT, MJF promo, more (Ad-Free – 155 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Flagship” episode (9-30-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. This is a [...]
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (9/26/2008): Bruce & Wade analyze Shane McMahon’s return, Vladimir’s push, Orton’s character, Impact ratings, Kendrick’s upside, WWE Youth Movement (58 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 26, 2008 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They covered the following topics: Shane McMahon on [...]
WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (9-27-2021) Keller & Vallejos react to Goldberg’s boneheaded threat to murder Bobby Lashley in Saudi Arabia, head-scratching women’s segments, Kross’s future (Ad-Free – 110 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-27-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Robert Vallejos to review WWE Monday Night Raw with [...]
WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Analysis of WWE Night of Champions including on-site report including a fight in the crowd, Triple H vs. Punk, Cena’s title win (Ad-Free – 135 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Sept. 18 and 19, 2011. On the Sept. 18, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch [...]
PWTorch Dailycast – Worse or Better (Days of Plunder): Josh White & Adam Kidd talk about the violent history of foreign objects in wrestling (Ad-Free – 68 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled “Worse or Better,” Josh White and a guest discuss one aspect of today’s pro wrestling scene and compare it to a previous era or eras and decide [...]
WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: CM Punk on commentary, Guevara wins TNT Title, Jungle Boy vs. Adam Cole, Danielson and Elite confrontation, more (Ad-Free – 108 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-29-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn was joined by Joel Dehnel of PWTorch.com to discuss AEW Dynamite with [...]
WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Powell discuss potential TNA sale or shutdown, which TNA wrestlers would be good fit for WWE, Ryback, Bayley, Cruiserweights, more (Ad-Free – 118 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-28-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell to discuss the latest on [...]
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (9/21/2008): Bruce Mitchell Mailbag on Benoit “Ring of Hell” book, Bret Hart’s book, origination of tag team wrestling, bodybuilding physiques, Sid (57 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 21, 2008 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They covered the following topics: Sid Vicous’s gruesome [...]
WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (9-28-2021) Early thoughts on Bron Breakker’s upside, Grayson Waller, Toxic Attraction, Zoey Stark, O’Reilly, Strong, Holland (Ad-Free – 155 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-28-2021), PWTorch’s Nate Lindberg, Tom Stoup, and Kevin Cattani talk about more of the NXT 2.0 changes, Raquel [...]
WKPWP Interview Classic: WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini dissects Triple H-Punk promo, what happens between wrestlers after a segment or match, one-on-one with Vince (Ad-Free – 123 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to 15 years ago this week (9-15-2011) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller talk with WWE creative team member John Piermarini. They discussed the Triple [...]
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (9/19/2008): Bruce & Wade talk about Kurt Angle and Karen Angle break-up, Nash re-signing with TNA, “The Wrestler” positive reviews, Raw reaction (58 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 19, 2008 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They covered the following topics: IN THE NEWS [...]
PWTorch Dailycast – PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast: Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #406 (9-14-96) including JR promises return of Razor and Diesel, Sting joins NWO?, Shane Douglas Torch Talk, more (Ad-Free – 112 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #406 of the PWTorch including Jim Ross turning heel and promising to bring back Razor Ramon and Diesel, Sting seems [...]
The Nicky’s Club with Nick Barbati: Mailbag questions on WWE title history, a look ahead to Money in the Bank, more (40 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: The title conversation continues! Following last week’s deep dive into the WWE championship, Nick Barbati opens the mailbag and tackles your questions about WWE title history, including more of the championship changes he [...]
WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & Powell talk Triple H-Punk segment with a focus on strengths and some fatal flaws, Raw ratings, Raw review, live callers (Ad-Free – 111 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 13, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell, they dissect the Triple H-C.M. Punk segment [...]
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago: Keller Hotlines details Kevin Nash reminiscing about being Diesel, Foley’s WWE departure, Mickie James nude photos, reviews of Raw, Smackdown, TNA (83 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Aug. 28, Aug. 29, Sept. 1, and Sept. 2, 2008. The following are the updates [...]
WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Meyers talk Reigns vs. Montez Ford, Belair-Lynch segment a setback, Liv Morgan’s entrance, Happy Corbin (Ad-Free – 109 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (9-24-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Mike Meyers from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown [...]
VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago: Keller Hotlines details lawsuit to change wrestler classification as independent contractors, Michaels injury, Raw review, TNA Impact review (103 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Aug. 28, Aug. 29, Sept. 1, and Sept. 2, 2008. The following are the updates [...]
WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & McNeill discuss Kurt Angle controversy, Heyman, WWE Network concept, NWO online teases, TNA production values, more (Ad-Free – 92 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 7, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch’s Pat McNeill discuss the news of the day and [...]
WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Heydorn on whether Raw could end up on Netflix, Dark Side of the Ring on Plane Ride from Hell, NXT 2.0 impressions (Ad-Free – 144 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Flagship” episode (9-23-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by co-host Zack Heydorn, then the PWTorch assistant editor. [...]
WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (9-20-2021) Keller & Barnett talk Reigns vs. Big E vs. Lashley, Fairplay on-site report, Charlotte-Bliss, Styles vs. Orton (Ad-Free – 88 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-20-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett to review WWE Monday Night Raw with [...]
WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & Powell discuss Triple H and CM Punk segment, should Kurt Angle’s DUI get treated differently than Jeff Hardy’s, Nash text twist, more (Ad-Free – 122 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 6, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell. They broke down the previous night’s Raw. [...]
PWTorch Dailycast – Worse or Better (The Finishing Touch): Josh White & Chris Lansdell discuss finishing moves over the last four decades of wrestling (Ad-Free – 105 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled “Worse or Better,” Josh White and a guest discuss one aspect of today’s pro wrestling scene and compare it to a previous era or eras and decide [...]
WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Did Cody & Brandi understand why fans were booing them? Punk addresses “Happy Punk” criticism, Omega vs. Danielson (Ad-Free – 143 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-22-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to discuss AEW Dynamite with live [...]
PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast: 5 Yrs Ago – Mike & Andrew discuss Cody Rhodes believing he’s still a babyface, Omega vs. Danielson, will the show outdraw Raw, more (Ad-Free – 71 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back five years to the Sept. 23, 2021 episode of the All Elite Aftershow with PWTorch’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek. In this episode, Mike and Andrew begin that week’s [...]
WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (9-21-2021) More new names after brand refresh, the next step toward Ciampa-Breakker, USA Network’s reaction to changes, more (Ad-Free – 125 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-21-2021), PWTorch’s Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the continued introduction of a large number of [...]
WKPWP Interview Classic: (9-22-2016) Keller interviews Mick Karch about state of wrestling announcing, Bobby Heenan’s greatness, babyface/heel dynamic history (Ad-Free – 87 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic from ten years ago (9-22-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Mick Karch, one of the tenured pro wrestling announcers currently active. They discuss a wide-ranging list [...]
The Nicky’s Club with Nick Barbati: Comparing Penta’s loss to some of the most memorable “should’ve been” title changes in wrestling history, more (44 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Penta came up short in his latest championship opportunity, and Nick Barbati asks a bigger question: What happens when the title change that should have happened… doesn’t? Nick takes Penta’s loss and compares [...]
WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini discuss WWE’s Raw Supershow, Triple H-Punk-Nash, more with live callers (Ad-Free – 103 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 1, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost John Piermarini, an ex-WWE Creative Team member. They [...]
PWTorch Dailycast – PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast: Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #405 (9-7-96) including Warrior sues WWF, Bulldog nearly joins WCW, Giant joins NWO, Bret Hart and Sean Waltman updates, more (Ad-Free – 103 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #405 of the PWTorch including an absolutely loaded news issue with Warrior suing WWF, Bulldog nearly pulling off a shocking [...]
