Royal Rumble Collection https://www.pwtorch.com/site/series/rr/ Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:51 +0000 false https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PWTorchVIPAudio2015_1400.png Royal Rumble Collection https://www.pwtorch.com/site/series/rr/ No yes 4b046fd1-b9ea-57f5-947a-a3a56b06b434 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 103126603 VIP PODCAST 2/1 – WWE Royal Rumble PLE Roundtable – Keller & Martin & Fann: Men’s Rumble outcome, Women’s Rumble outcome, KO-Cody and the Sami dynamic, more (94 min.) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-podcast-2-1-wwe-royal-rumble-ple-roundtable-keller-martin-fann-mens-rumble-outcome-womens-rumble-outcome-ko-cody-and-the-sami-dynamic-more-94-min/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:51:23 +0000 https://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=192119 SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable covering WWE Royal Rumble, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Todd Martin and Rich Fann to discuss the event start to finish starting with trying to process the unexpected Jey Uso win. After Todd gives his opinion, Rich says he disagreed with almost everything Todd said. The discussion continues into the key aspect of where that leaves other key wrestlers who were believed to be lined up for one of two World Title matches that are now down to just one open slot due to Jey’s win. They also review each stanza of the Men’s Rumble, then move on to Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens including trying to make sense of Michael Cole’s comment about Sami Zayn’s role. From there, thoughts on the two-out-of-three falls WWE Tag Title match with the Street Profits interfering. And finally, analysis of Charlotte’s win and who the winners and losers were otherwise in terms of how they were framed by WWE and how the crowd reacted to them. They also discussed Stephanie McMahon introducing the show.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable covering WWE Royal Rumble, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Todd Martin and Rich Fann to discuss the event start to finish starting with trying to process the unexpected Jey Uso win. After Todd gives his opinion, Rich says he disagreed with almost everything Todd said. The discussion continues into the key aspect of where that leaves other key wrestlers who were believed to be lined up for one of two World Title matches that are now down to just one open slot due to Jey’s win. They also review each stanza of the Men’s Rumble, then move on to Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens including trying to make sense of Michael Cole’s comment about Sami Zayn’s role. From there, thoughts on the two-out-of-three falls WWE Tag Title match with the Street Profits interfering. And finally, analysis of Charlotte’s win and who the winners and losers were otherwise in terms of how they were framed by WWE and how the crowd reacted to them. They also discussed Stephanie McMahon introducing the show.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2022/04/PostEventRoundtable2022.png VIP PODCAST 2/1 – WWE Royal Rumble PLE Roundtable – Keller & Martin & Fann: Men’s Rumble outcome, Women’s Rumble outcome, KO-Cody and the Sami dynamic, more (94 min.) false no 1:34:28 No no VIP AUDIO 1/27 – WWE Royal Rumble Roundtable – Keller & Fann & Wells: Cody and Bayley win Rumbles, Reigns retains Universal Title, Logan-KO ends in DQ (73 min.) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-1-27-wwe-royal-rumble-roundtable-keller-fann-wells-cody-and-bayley-win-73-min/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 07:35:59 +0000 https://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=172893 SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable covering WWE’s Royal Rumble PLE event, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Rich Fann and Kelly Wells. They discuss Cody Rhodes’s win in the men’s Royal Rumble and the lead-up to it, plus other key and fun moments in the match. Then they analyzed Bayley’s win in the women’s Rumble and other key segments including Nia Jax-Jade Cargill. They follow with analysis of the Fatal Four-way match for the Universal Title and the Logan Paul vs. Kevin Owens match. They also discuss the press conference afterward including how Cody and Triple H addressed questions about Vince McMahon.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable covering WWE’s Royal Rumble PLE event, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Rich Fann and Kelly Wells. They discuss Cody Rhodes’s win in the men’s Royal Rumble and the lead-up to it, plus other key and fun moments in the match. Then they analyzed Bayley’s win in the women’s Rumble and other key segments including Nia Jax-Jade Cargill. They follow with analysis of the Fatal Four-way match for the Universal Title and the Logan Paul vs. Kevin Owens match. They also discuss the press conference afterward including how Cody and Triple H addressed questions about Vince McMahon.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2022/04/PostEventRoundtable2022.png VIP AUDIO 1/27 – WWE Royal Rumble Roundtable – Keller & Fann & Wells: Cody and Bayley win Rumbles, Reigns retains Universal Title, Logan-KO ends in DQ (73 min.) false no 1:13:32 No no VIP AUDIO 1/28 – WWE Royal Rumble PLE Audio Roundtable – Keller & Martin & Wells: Reaction to major Sami-Bloodline angle, Rumble matches, Pitch Black match, more (98 min.) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-1-28-wwe-royal-rumble-ple-audio-roundtable-keller-martin-wells-reaction-to-major-sami-bloodline-angle-rumble-matches-pitch-black-match-more-98-min/ Sun, 29 Jan 2023 07:47:58 +0000 https://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=153146 SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable covering WWE’s Royal Rumble, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch contributor Kelly Wells to discuss the event starting with an in-depth analysis of the major angle after the main event with Sami Zayn bashing Roman Reigns with a chair and Jey walking out on Roman. Then they walk through the event in order including Kickoff Show notes, the Men’s Rumble, the Women’s Rumble, and everything else. They also discuss the return of Pat McAfee and what he contributed and whether he got under Michael Cole’s skin, Corey Graves’ outburst at a Liv Morgan move in the Rumble, whether the Women’s Rumble should be cut back to 20 participants, and more.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable covering WWE’s Royal Rumble, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch contributor Kelly Wells to discuss the event starting with an in-depth analysis of the major angle after the main event with Sami Zayn bashing Roman Reigns with a chair and Jey walking out on Roman. Then they walk through the event in order including Kickoff Show notes, the Men’s Rumble, the Women’s Rumble, and everything else. They also discuss the return of Pat McAfee and what he contributed and whether he got under Michael Cole’s skin, Corey Graves’ outburst at a Liv Morgan move in the Rumble, whether the Women’s Rumble should be cut back to 20 participants, and more.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2022/04/PostEventRoundtable2022.png VIP AUDIO 1/28 – WWE Royal Rumble PLE Audio Roundtable – Keller & Martin & Wells: Reaction to major Sami-Bloodline angle, Rumble matches, Pitch Black match, more (98 min.) false no 1:37:53 No no VIP AUDIO 1/29 – WWE Royal Rumble Roundtable – Keller & Martin & Heydorn: Analysis of entire event including Rousey and Lesnar wins, Heyman angle, theory on changes due to Reigns missing Day 1 (97 min.) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-1-29-wwe-royal-rumble-roundtable-keller-martin-heydorn-analysis-of-entire-event-including-rousey-and-lesnar-wins-heyman-angle-theory-on-changes-due-to-reigns-missi/ Sun, 30 Jan 2022 07:38:38 +0000 https://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=132307 SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PLE (Premiere Live Event!) Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn with full analysis of the WWE Royal Rumble event, marching through the show in chronological order including Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, the Women’s Rumble, the Men’s Rumble, and Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, plus presenting theories on how the booking would have been different from Day 1 through the Rumble had Reigns not missed Day 1 and changed up their plans.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PLE (Premiere Live Event!) Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn with full analysis of the WWE Royal Rumble event, marching through the show in chronological order including Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, the Women’s Rumble, the Men’s Rumble, and Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, plus presenting theories on how the booking would have been different from Day 1 through the Rumble had Reigns not missed Day 1 and changed up their plans.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2021/12/PostPPVRoundtable2020a-1.png VIP AUDIO 1/29 – WWE Royal Rumble Roundtable – Keller & Martin & Heydorn: Analysis of entire event including Rousey and Lesnar wins, Heyman angle, theory on changes due to Reigns missing Day 1 (97 min.) false no 1:37:31 No no VIP AUDIO 1/26 – WKH – Royal Rumble PPV Review: Full detailed results and match analysis of Men’s Rumble, Women’s Rumble, Fiend vs. Bryan, Becky vs. Asuka, Bayley vs. Lacey, Reigns vs. Corbin (51 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-1-27-wkh-royal-rumble-ppv-review-full-detailed-results-and-match-analysis-of-mens-rumble-womens-rumble-fiend-vs-bryan-becky-vs-asuka-bayley-vs-lacey-reigns-vs-corbi/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 07:17:27 +0000 https://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=92369 SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Royal Rumble PPV Review with full detailed results and match analysis of the entire card including the Men’s Rumble, the Women’s Rumble, The Fiend vs. Daniel Bryan, Becky lynch vs. Asuka, Bayley vs. Lacey, Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin, and more.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Royal Rumble PPV Review with full detailed results and match analysis of the entire card including the Men’s Rumble, the Women’s Rumble, The Fiend vs. Daniel Bryan, Becky lynch vs. Asuka, Bayley vs. Lacey, Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin, and more.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2017/12/WadeKellerHotline2017.jpg VIP AUDIO 1/26 – WKH – Royal Rumble PPV Review: Full detailed results and match analysis of Men’s Rumble, Women’s Rumble, Fiend vs. Bryan, Becky vs. Asuka, Bayley vs. Lacey, Reigns vs. Corbin (51 min) false no 51:26 No no VIP AUDIO 1/26 – WWE Royal Rumble PPV Audio Roundtable – Keller & Mitchell & Martin: Full analysis of every match including Men’s Rumble, Women’s Rumble, Fiend vs. Bryan, Becky vs. Asuka (70 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-1-26-wwe-royal-rumble-ppv-audio-roundtable-keller-mitchell-martin-full-analysis-of-every-match-including-mens-rumble-womens-rumble-fiend-vs-bryan-becky-vs-a/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 06:05:40 +0000 https://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=92362 SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin to review the WWE Royal Rumble PPV with analysis of every match including The Fiend vs. Daniel Bryan, Becky Lynch vs. Asuka, Becky Lynch vs. Asuka, Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin, and Men’s Rumble and Women’s Rumble including analysis of the way Brock Lesnar was presented in the Rumble, the decision to go with Drew McIntyre as the winner and what’s next for him, how Keith Lee and Matt Riddle were featured, the decision to have Charlotte win the Rumble, if Shayna Baszler is better off or worse off after tonight, and much more.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin to review the WWE Royal Rumble PPV with analysis of every match including The Fiend vs. Daniel Bryan, Becky Lynch vs. Asuka, Becky Lynch vs. Asuka, Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin, and Men’s Rumble and Women’s Rumble including analysis of the way Brock Lesnar was presented in the Rumble, the decision to go with Drew McIntyre as the winner and what’s next for him, how Keith Lee and Matt Riddle were featured, the decision to have Charlotte win the Rumble, if Shayna Baszler is better off or worse off after tonight, and much more.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2017/12/PostPPVRoundtable2017.jpg VIP AUDIO 1/26 – WWE Royal Rumble PPV Audio Roundtable – Keller & Mitchell & Martin: Full analysis of every match including Men’s Rumble, Women’s Rumble, Fiend vs. Bryan, Becky vs. Asuka (70 min) false no 1:10:35 No no VIP AUDIO 1/27 – WWE Royal Rumble PPV Roundtable – Keller & Mitchell & Martin: Full analysis of long event including both Royal Rumbles, Asuka vs. Lynch, Lesnar vs. Balor, Bryan vs. Styles, Rousey vs. Banks, Shane & Miz (56 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-1-27-wwe-royal-rumble-ppv-roundtable-keller-mitchell-martin-full-analysis-of-long-event-including-both-royal-rumbles-asuka-vs-lynch-lesnar-vs-balor-bryan-vs-styles-ro/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 06:34:41 +0000 https://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=74203 SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell to analyze the WWE Royal Rumble with full analysis of the entire long event including both Royal Rumbles, Asuka vs. Becky Lynch, Brock Lesnar vs. Finn Balor, Daniel Bryan vs. A.J. Styles, Ronda Rousey vs. Sasha Banks, Shane McMahon & Miz vs. The Bar, and the Kickoff Show.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell to analyze the WWE Royal Rumble with full analysis of the entire long event including both Royal Rumbles, Asuka vs. Becky Lynch, Brock Lesnar vs. Finn Balor, Daniel Bryan vs. A.J. Styles, Ronda Rousey vs. Sasha Banks, Shane McMahon & Miz vs. The Bar, and the Kickoff Show.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2017/12/PostPPVRoundtable2017.jpg VIP AUDIO 1/27 – WWE Royal Rumble PPV Roundtable – Keller & Mitchell & Martin: Full analysis of long event including both Royal Rumbles, Asuka vs. Lynch, Lesnar vs. Balor, Bryan vs. Styles, Rousey vs. Banks, Shane & Miz (56 min) false no 55:55 No no VIP AUDIO 1/28 – WWE Royal Rumble Audio Roundtable: Keller & Mitchell & Martin break down the PPV including in-depth analysis of Ronda Rousey development, Women’s and Men’s Rumble, Lesnar-Strowman stiff exchange, more (72 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-1-28-wwe-royal-rumble-audio-roundtable-keller-mitchell-martin-break-ppv-including-depth-analysis-ronda-rousey-development-womens-mens-rumble-lesnar-stro/ Mon, 29 Jan 2018 06:48:58 +0000 https://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=54643 SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch VIP Audio Analyst Todd Martin to discuss WWE Royal Rumble including in-depth analysis of the major Ronda Rousey development, the Women’s and Men’s Rumbles, the Brock Lesnar-Braun Strowman stiff exchange, and everything else.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch VIP Audio Analyst Todd Martin to discuss WWE Royal Rumble including in-depth analysis of the major Ronda Rousey development, the Women’s and Men’s Rumbles, the Brock Lesnar-Braun Strowman stiff exchange, and everything else.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2017/12/PostPPVRoundtable2017.jpg VIP AUDIO 1/28 – WWE Royal Rumble Audio Roundtable: Keller & Mitchell & Martin break down the PPV including in-depth analysis of Ronda Rousey development, Women’s and Men’s Rumble, Lesnar-Strowman stiff exchange, more (72 min) false no 1:11:59 No no VIP AUDIO 1/29 – WWE Royal Rumble Audio Roundtable (pt. 1 of 2): Keller, Martin, Bryant, Mitchell discuss Royal Rumble match in-depth including reaction to Taker, Reigns, Orton, Lesnar, Goldberg, Braun (71 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-129-wwe-roadblock-audio-roundtable-pt-1-2-keller-martin-bryant-mitchell-discuss-royal-rumble-match-depth-including-reaction-taker-reigns-orton-lesnar-goldberg/ Mon, 30 Jan 2017 06:45:54 +0000 http://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=38228 SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnists Travis Bryant, Todd Martin, and Bruce Mitchell to discuss the Royal Rumble event. This is part one of two focused entirely on the Rumble match itself, featuring in-depth analysis of the Randy Orton win and what this means for WrestleMania’s line-up and the Elimination Chamber, how Undertaker was utilized and what his interaction with Roman Reigns means, the interaction between Brock Lesnar and Goldberg, how Braun Strowman was used, and whether the “middle” 45 minutes was a vast wasteland or par for a solid Rumble match.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnists Travis Bryant, Todd Martin, and Bruce Mitchell to discuss the Royal Rumble event. This is part one of two focused entirely on the Rumble match itself, featuring in-depth analysis of the Randy Orton win and what this means for WrestleMania’s line-up and the Elimination Chamber, how Undertaker was utilized and what his interaction with Roman Reigns means, the interaction between Brock Lesnar and Goldberg, how Braun Strowman was used, and whether the “middle” 45 minutes was a vast wasteland or par for a solid Rumble match.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2016/07/PWTorchVIPAudio2015_LARGE.png VIP AUDIO 1/29 – WWE Royal Rumble Audio Roundtable (pt. 1 of 2): Keller, Martin, Bryant, Mitchell discuss Royal Rumble match in-depth including reaction to Taker, Reigns, Orton, Lesnar, Goldberg, Braun (71 min) false no 1:11:43 No no VIP Audio 1/29 – WWE Royal Rumble Post-PPV Livecast (AD-FREE): Pat McNeill & Greg Parks talk w/live callers about Owens-Reigns, Styles, Cena, Royal Rumble match, more (89 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-129-wwe-royal-rumble-post-ppv-livecast-ad-free-pat-mcneill-greg-parks-talk-wlive-callers-owens-reigns-styles-cena-royal-rumble-match-89-min/ Mon, 30 Jan 2017 06:19:51 +0000 http://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=38223 SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks bring you the WWE Royal Rumble Postgame Show on the Sunday Livecast, with live calls and e-mails. They discuss the finish of the 2017 Rumble match, AJ Styles vs. John Cena, the finish of Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns, and discuss what tonight’s show sets up for WrestleMania 34.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks bring you the WWE Royal Rumble Postgame Show on the Sunday Livecast, with live calls and e-mails. They discuss the finish of the 2017 Rumble match, AJ Styles vs. John Cena, the finish of Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns, and discuss what tonight’s show sets up for WrestleMania 34.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2016/07/PWTorchVIPAudio2015_LARGE.png VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2016: Keller, Mitchell, Martin discuss Triple H’s victory, Charlotte-Lynch, Del Rio vs. Kalisto (74 min) false no 1:14:33 No no VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2015: Keller, McNeill, Caldwell review fan rejection of Rumble winner Reigns and Bryan’s unpopular elimination, Lesnar vs. Seth vs. Cena (82 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-royal-rumble-roundtable-2015-keller-mcneill-caldwell-review-fan-rejection-rumble-winner-reigns-bryans-unpopular-elimination-lesnar-vs-seth-vs-cena-82-min/ Wed, 25 Jan 2017 21:15:29 +0000 http://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=37809 SHOW SUMMARY: Wade Keller, James Caldwell, and Pat McNeill discuss the WWE Royal Rumble PPV event with a particular focus on the complete fan rejection of Roman Reigns, Bryan’s elimination, a stellar Lesnar-Rollins-Cena match, DDP and Dudley surprises, WrestleMania 32 ramifications, the Heyman-Authority segment, Triple H on Austin’s podcast, and more.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2016/07/PWTorchVIPAudio2015_LARGE.png VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2014: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill review Batista’s unpopular win, Orton vs. Cena, Lesnar vs. Big Show, Bray vs. Bryan (59 min) false no 59:00 No no VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2013: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill review Cena’s victory, Rock vs. Punk, Del Rio vs. Big Show, Team Hell No (68 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-royal-rumble-roundtable-2013-keller-mitchell-mcneill-review-cenas-victory-rock-vs-punk-del-rio-vs-big-show-team-hell-no-68-min/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 05:23:17 +0000 http://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=37733 SHOW SUMMARY: In this WWE Royal Rumble PPV Audio Roundtable, PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill and PWTorch editor Wade Keller discuss in depth big booking decisions at Rumble including Rock’s win over Punk, Cena Rumble match win, duct tape, the Rumble match itself, much more including an undercard with Cesaro vs. Miz, Team Hell No vs. Team Rhodes Scholars, and Alberto Del Rio vs. Big Show.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2016/07/PWTorchVIPAudio2015_LARGE.png VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2013: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill review Cena’s victory, Rock vs. Punk, Del Rio vs. Big Show, Team Hell No (68 min) false no 1:08:41 No no VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2012: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill discuss Sheamus’s Rumble victory, Punk vs. Ziggler, Cena vs. Kane (72 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-royal-rumble-roundtable-2012-keller-mitchell-mcneill-discuss-sheamuss-rumble-victory-punk-vs-ziggler-cena-vs-kane-72-min/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:33:28 +0000 http://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=37685 SHOW SUMMARY: In this WWE PPV Audio Roundtable, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill discuss in depth the Royal Rumble card including the booking of the Rumble match, the decision to go with Sheamus as the winner, the undercard (C.M. Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler, John Cena vs. Kane, Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show vs. Mark Henry, more), plus predictions on the WrestleMania line-up based on the latest happenings on this show.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2016/07/PWTorchVIPAudio2015_LARGE.png VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2011: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill review Del Rio’s win, plus Miz vs. Orton, Edge vs. Ziggler, Eve-Natalya (72 min) false no 1:12:49 No no VIP AUDIO 1/22 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1 of 2): Royal Rumble preview and assessing the state of the Rumble match as a valuable gimmick match given recent history (71 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-122-bruce-mitchell-audio-show-pt-1-2-royal-rumble-preview-assessing-state-rumble-match-valuable-gimmick-match-given-recent-history-71-min/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 03:27:32 +0000 http://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=37909 SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1 of 2), hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they preview in-depth the Royal Rumble preview and assess the state of the Rumble match as a valuable gimmick match given recent history. Is this the year they need to have a fan favorite win? Where should WWE value the macro legacy of the Rumble brand compared to the immediate micro priority of booking a good WrestleMania storyline? Should this be a year a wildcard wins from NXT or elsewhere? Should reaction to recent winners influence who wins this year? And more. This show is dedicated entirely to the Royal Rumble.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2016/07/PWTorchVIPAudio2015_LARGE.png VIP AUDIO 1/22 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1 of 2): Royal Rumble preview and assessing the state of the Rumble match as a valuable gimmick match given recent history (71 min) false no 1:11:32 No no VIP AUDIO 1/22 – Wayback Playback #124 w/Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Psycho Sid vs. Shawn Michaels at the 1997 WWF Royal Rumble! (57 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-122-wayback-playback-124-wpat-mcneill-jim-valley-psycho-sid-vs-shawn-michaels-1997-wwf-royal-rumble-57-min/ Sun, 22 Jan 2017 20:38:38 +0000 http://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=37902 SHOW SUMMARY: Can Shawn Michaels overcome the odds to avenge Jose Lothario, regain the WWF Heavyweight Title from Psycho Sid and find his smile? Learn the answer as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the thrilling conclusion of the 1997 Royal Rumble. As a bonus, find out what happens when our hosts narrate Mean Gene Okerlund’s narration of the WWE Story Time series. It’s PWTorch Wayback Playback!

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2016/07/PWTorchVIPAudio2015_LARGE.png VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2010: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill analyze Edge’s Rumble win, Taker vs. Rey, Mickie vs. McCool, Miz vs. MVP, Sheamus vs. Orton (69 min) false no 1:09:20 No no VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2009: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill react to Orton’s victory, Hardy’s turn, WM25 ramifications, undercard with Edge-Hardy, Cena-JBL (56 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-royal-rumble-roundtable-2009-01-25-2009-56-min/ Sun, 22 Jan 2017 03:21:11 +0000 http://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=37657 SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell discuss tonight’s Royal Rumble PPV in great detail, marching through the event from start to finish, looking at the quality of the action and the intrigue of the booking twists and turns, plus a look ahead to the next PPV in just three weeks, Matt Hardy’s turn, WrestleMania 25, the secondary stories during the one-hour Rumble, the pros and cons of Orton winning, and more including an undercard with Edge vs. Jeff Hardy, John Cena vs. JBL, Melina vs. Beth Phoenix, Jack Swagger vs. Matt Hardy, and Jimmy Wang Yang vs. Paul Burchill.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell discuss tonight’s Royal Rumble PPV in great detail, marching through the event from start to finish, looking at the quality of the action and the intrigue of the booking twists and turns, plus a look ahead to the next PPV in just three weeks, Matt Hardy’s turn, WrestleMania 25, the secondary stories during the one-hour Rumble, the pros and cons of Orton winning, and more including an undercard with Edge vs. Jeff Hardy, John Cena vs. JBL, Melina vs. Beth Phoenix, Jack Swagger vs. Matt Hardy, and Jimmy Wang Yang vs. Paul Burchill.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2016/07/PWTorchVIPAudio2015_LARGE.png VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2008: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill discuss in-depth Cena’s surprise return and victory in the Rumble, plus Flair, Jericho, Edge, Hardy, Orton (42 min) false no 42:02 No no VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2007: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill rate and review Undertaker’s Rumble victory, plus Cena vs. Umaga, Batista vs. Kennedy (40 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-royal-rumble-roundtable-2007-01-28-2007-keller-mitchell-mcneill-rate-review-undertakers-rumble-victory-plus-cena-vs-umaga-batista-vs-kennedy-40-min/ Fri, 20 Jan 2017 22:09:08 +0000 http://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=37625 SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch editor Wade Keller discuss the 2007 WWE Royal Rumble PPV in depth including Undertaker’s Rumble victory, plus John Cena vs. Umaga, Batista vs. Mr. Kennedy, JTG vs. Lance Cade, The Hardy Boyz vs. MNM, and Bobby Lashley vs. Test.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch editor Wade Keller discuss the 2007 WWE Royal Rumble PPV in depth including Undertaker’s Rumble victory, plus John Cena vs. Umaga, Batista vs. Mr. Kennedy, JTG vs. Lance Cade, The Hardy Boyz vs. MNM, and Bobby Lashley vs. Test.

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2016/07/PWTorchVIPAudio2015_LARGE.png VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2007: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill rate and review Undertaker’s Rumble victory, plus Cena vs. Umaga, Batista vs. Kennedy (40 min) false no 40:09 No no VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2006: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill review Mysterio’s win, Edge vs. Cena, Angle vs. Henry, Mickie vs. Ashley (51 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-royal-rumble-roundtable-2006-01-29-2006-keller-mitchell-mcneill-review-mysterios-win-edge-vs-cena-angle-vs-henry-mickie-vs-ashley-51-min/ Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:48:53 +0000 http://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=37622 SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch editor Wade Keller discuss the 2006 WWE Royal Rumble PPV in depth including Rey Mysterio’s victory in the Rumble match, John Cena vs. Edge, JBL vs. Boogeyman, Kurt Angle vs. Mark Henry, Mickey James vs. Ashley, and more

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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING]]> https://www.pwtorch.com/site/wp-content/uploads/post/2016/07/PWTorchVIPAudio2015_LARGE.png VIP AUDIO – Royal Rumble Roundtable 2005: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill review entire event night of show including Rumble match and Triple H-Orton, HBK-Edge, more (39 min) false no 38:55 No no VIP AUDIO 1/14 – Wayback Playback #123 w/Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: The 1997 WWF Royal Rumble Match (80 min) https://www.pwtorch.com/site/podcast/vip-audio-114-wayback-playback-123-wpat-mcneill-jim-valley-1997-wwf-royal-rumble-match-80-min/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 04:25:29 +0000 http://www.pwtorch.com/site/?post_type=podcast&p=37562 SHOW SUMMARY: When AAA brings a trios match to WWF pay-per-view, can the announcers tell the difference between Heavy Metal & Jerry Estrada? Who will win the 1997 Royal Rumble and headline WrestleMania? Will it be Bret Hart? Steve Austin? The Rock? The Undertaker? Mick Foley? Triple H? Phinneas Godwinn? (Okay, probably not Phinneas Godwinn.) Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the second hour of the 1997 WWF Royal Rumble. It’s the PWTorch Wayback Playback!

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