VIP Podcasts – Page 230

VIP AUDIO 8/5 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier and Bethany: On Okada’s controversial title announcement, NJPW Strong, six-man tag tournament, New Japan Cup USA, more (94 min)

August 5, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Bethany Rupil and Javier Machado discuss the many recent announcements made by new Japan, Okada’s King of Pro-Wrestling 2020 title announcement and the infusion […]

VIP AUDIO 8/5 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: A look through the highlights of the reopened Japanese wrestling scene. NJPW, Dragon Gate, NOAH, DDT, AJPW, and Big Japan (58 min)

August 5, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L goes solo for the first time in months to discuss his highlights from a busy July in Japanese wrestling as the top […]

VIP AUDIO 8/4 – WKH – The News: Does MJF really outdraw Moxley in ratings? Minute by minute context, plus Raw rating, AEW vs. NXT preview, Rock buying XFL, Rich Swann retirement announcement on Impact (20 min.)

August 5, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including details on whether MJF really outdraws Jon Moxley in ratings with minute by minute context, […]

VIP AUDIO 8/3 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the debut of Shane McMahon’s Raw Underground concept, Summerslam developments with Drew-Orton, Seth-Dominic, more (48 min.)

August 4, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of WWE Monday Night Raw including the debut of Shane McMahon’s Raw Underground “fight club” concept, […]

VIP AUDIO 8/2 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Would AEW beat Raw if they moved to Monday nights? Why doesn’t Impact make show available sooner on their streaming service? Is NXT in midst of youth movement? Does Social Media matter? (25 min)

August 3, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Ask the Editor format with the following listener-submitted topics: Would AEW beat Raw if they moved to Monday nights? […]

VIP AUDIO 8/1 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 8-1-12 with first-round NXT Championship matches including Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre, Richie Steamboat vs. Leo Kruger, more (41 min)

August 1, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from 8-1-12 with first-round NXT Championship matches including Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre, Richie Steamboat vs. Leo Kruger, […]

VIP AUDIO 8/1 – WKH – 10 & 15 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Hogan-Michaels backstage dynamic, Dusty meets with WWE creative, Jericho locker room rep, top WWE writers talk inner-workings, HBK joins internet (139 min)

August 1, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to a WKH from 15 years ago this weekend and then six WKH’s from 10 years ago this week. The summaries of […]

VIP AUDIO 7/31 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Fiend attacks Bliss, Nikki challenges Bayley, Metalik challenges Styles, Big E singles match, Bar Fight follow-up, more (20 min)

August 1, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown start to finish including Alexa Bliss attacked by The Fiend, A.J. Styles vs. Gran Metalik for […]

VIP AUDIO 7/30 – WKH – The News: NXT and AEW ratings including pandemic performance comparison, WWE Financials top takeaways, Vince Q&A, possible model for return of fans (29 min)

July 31, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including the latest NXT and AEW ratings along with a look at pandemic performance comparison between […]

VIP AUDIO 7/31 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Jacqui Pratt: WWE’s hugely profitable pandemic quarter, AEW talent acquisitions, tag team tournament platform (61 min)

July 31, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, Bruce Mitchell and Jacqui Pratt discuss WWE’s hugely profitable pandemic quarter – what it means to talent, stockholders, fans, and cable networks. Also, AEW […]

VIP AUDIO 7/30 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Heydorn: Remembering Regis Philbin and what he did for and with pro wrestling business, Jesse Ventura pushing for a union in wrestling, relationship between Vince McMahon Jr. and his father as he took over WWF (55 min)

July 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch Columnist Zack Heydorn, they dive into the mailbag including these topics: Remembering Regis Philbin and what he did for and with […]

VIP AUDIO 7/30 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Which wrestlers should be cardboard cutouts in baseball seats? Which AEW action figures will sell best and worst? Why do people still celebrate Ultimate Warrior? Much more (86 min)

July 30, 2020

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, […]

VIP AUDIO 7/30 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Vince Investor Call, Bellas book review, Impact’s “Wrestler House” reality series spoof, MJF promo debated, AEW, NXT, Raw, SD, NJPW, UFC (128 min)

July 30, 2020

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they begin with […]

VIP AUDIO 7/30 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (1/17/1993): Paul Heyman talks about being fired from WCW, wishes to be on new Raw, Keller reviews first episode of Raw, live calls, Letterman-Leno war (106 min)

July 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the January 17, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosting and George Schire cohosting. They scored an interview with Paul Heyman who talks about just being fired […]

VIP AUDIO 7/30 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: Caprice Coleman discusses Black Lives Matter movement and his thoughts on racism in society, systemic injustice, more (83 min)

July 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Ryan and Tyler talk with Caprice Coleman. Caprice discusses the Black Lives Matter movement and his thoughts on racism in society, systemic injustice, and what the normal person can do to try to […]

VIP AUDIO 7/30 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: The Quarantine Files #3, Part 1 – Stone Cold Steve Austin 1996 with special guest Ryan Droste (74 min)

July 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is not your standard On the Canvas, but a special edition. The Quarantine Files. In this series of shows, amidst quarantine, Zack Heydorn examines a year’s worth of PPV matches from a […]

VIP AUDIO 7/29 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk MMORPGs, a raunchy LitRPG book, Dynamite and NXT rundowns, more (201 min)

July 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Trav and Rich are back for VIP discussing MMORPGs as they continue enjoying their regular RPGs. Book club gets heated as Rich defends his prudish, burgundy sweater ways when discussing a raunchy LitRPG […]

VIP AUDIO 7/29 – East Coast Cast #512 (NSFW): Trav and Bardre discuss Sasha Banks winning Raw women’s title, Shayna Baszler under-pushed, perils of cancel culture, more (149 min)

July 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Trav was joined by O.G. ECC co-host Bardre Purnell to chime in on Sasha Banks winning the Raw women’s title. Her dynamic with Bayley and why it works. Shayna Baszler is […]

VIP AUDIO 7/28 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including MJF’s State of the Industry speech, Cody’s latest defense against Warhorse, Moxley & Darby vs. Cage & Starks, Page & Omega defend, more (37 min)

July 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of AEW Dynamite including MJF’s State of the Industry speech including a challenge for Moxley for […]

VIP AUDIO 7/28 – WKH – The News: AEW vs. NXT preview, Flair updates his wife’s COVID battle, Summerslam card speculation, Raw rating, more (?? min)

July 29, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including Raw rating, a preview of the NXT vs. AEW Wednesday night battle, an update on […]

VIP AUDIO 7/27 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Orton challenging Drew, Sasha vs. Asuka for Raw Title, Seth-Dominic, Drew vs. Ziggler with special stip, Baszler-Jax angle (?? min)

July 28, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of WWE Monday Night Raw including major Summerslam developments, Dolph Ziggler vs. Drew McIntyre, Asuka vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 7/27 – NJPW Sengoku Lord PPV Roundtable (w/Radican & Wells): Evil vs. Takahashi main event, a look ahead at Summer Struggle tour, more! (39 min)

July 27, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch specialist and Dailycast host Kelly Wells for the NJPW Sengoku Lord PPV roundtable. They review the entire show in depth, with a focus on the […]

VIP AUDIO 7/27 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier and Bethany: Review of Saturday’s Sengoku Lord in Nagoya, speculation over Okada’s cryptic future plans, who might pin Evil in the G1 Climax tournament (53 min)

July 27, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of the The New Japan Pride Podcast, Bethany Rupil and Javier Machado review this Saturday’s Sengoku Lord in Nagoya event, and whether the event lived up to or exceeded our […]

VIP AUDIO 7/26 – WKH – NXT on USA TV Review: Lee gives up North American Title, Bronson’s standout performance against Gargano and Strong, Kross-Dijakovic, why NXT Is doing a lot right but losing viewers (27 min.)

July 27, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews NXT on USA from last Wednesday start to finish including Keith Lee giving up North American Title, Bronson Reed’s standout […]