VIP AUDIO 11/23 – 10 YRS AGO James Caldwell Update (11-08-2005): Batista’s big choice, (41 min)

November 23, 2015

PWTorch columnist James Caldwell’s view from the front row includes a look at what WWE Raw did differently this week than in previous weeks, why the opening segment was beneficial to the show, how WWE presented a focused show where previous weeks failed, the three-layer message behind Kurt Angle’s promo, who Kurt Angle may or may not have been talking to, why WWE blew a chance with Helms-Rosey, what WWE can learn from OVW, Shawn Michaels’s frustrations with Raw, why Daivari’s return hurt the main event, Batista’s options after his injury, WWE’s options for the WWE Title, who WWE should put the belt on if Batista is out, what to expect from Christian in TNA, why Christian should be paired with or against A.J. Styles, what reaction Christian will receive from Impact fans, why the Impact special rating spells trouble, why TNA isn’t grabbing wrestling fans, TNA using wrestlers who fans have outgrown such as 3 Live Kru, what to expect from each match at TNA Genesis, and more. […]

VIP AUDIO 11/22 – 10 YRS AGO Real Deal with Pat McNeill (11-08-2005): Hot Five Stories, TNA Genesis, Survivor Series hype (34 min)

November 23, 2015

In today’s “Real Deal with Pat McNeill” VIP Audio Update, his Hot Five Stories of the Week include the new faces fan will see during TNA Genesis on Sunday, the pressure on WWE and TNA to deliver after this past weekend, Monday’s “fan-friendly” edition of WWE Raw, and the hype for this year’s Survivor Series. Plus the Indy Show Lineup of the Week with Chris Sabin headlining at the ECW Arena, the rumored headline match for Armageddon, an old school episode of McNeill Sings The Hits, a new segment highlighting WWE’s favorite announcer and Listener Mail regarding attention to detail in Raw booking. […]

VIP AUDIO 11/22 – PPV Roundtable – WWE Survivor Series: Keller, Mitchell, Martin review entire show, look ahead (70 min)

November 22, 2015

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Todd Martin analyze the WWE Survivor Series PPV beginning with the WWE Title tournament and the MITB cash-in, plus Undertaker & Kane together, Charlotte vs. Paige, the Survivor Series matches, and more. They look ahead at various possibilities for the WWE Title scenario between now and WrestleMania with Sheamus as champion now.
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VIP AUDIO 11/21 – 10 YRS AGO Wade Keller Hotline (11-05-2005): Vince McMahon’s erratic behavior, Benoit’s WWE future, Christian’s decision to leave (21 min)

November 21, 2015

SUMMARY: In this Keller Audio Update, the latest on Chris Benoit’s WWE future, Christian’s decision to leave WWE, Joey Styles’s status in WWE and word going around on his prospects of being hired full time, notes on the TNA rating and Raw rating and what each mean this week, behind the scenes notes on Vince McMahon’s erratic behavior and rumblings of something going on, and the story on the Smackdown wrestler who isn’t allowed to dress with other wrestlers.
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VIP AUDIO 11/21 – Wade Keller Hotline – Ask the Editor: How could Raw be better presented if stuck at three hours, WWE.com hurting ratings, Reigns repackaged (26 min)

November 21, 2015

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Ask the Editor formatting including these topics: How could three hour Raw be better presented format-wise, is Roman Reigns hurt his presentation and ring outfit, is Cesaro best wrestler on roster, is WWE.com hurting USA Network Raw ratings, and more.
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VIP AUDIO 11/21 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Merits of Reigns, TNA’s new Pop, Triple H on NXT and Hogan, Dusty-Nick-Piper-Verne, Windham (78 min)

November 21, 2015

SUMMARY: In today’s new Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, part 2 of 2, they discuss the reports of terrorist threats for Survivor Series on Sunday, TNA’s new TV deal, Roman Reigns’s chances of winning on Sunday and whether it’s the right or wrong call, Triple H’s local interview about Hulk Hogan and NXT, comparing Dusty Rhodes-Roddy Piper-Nick Bockwinkel-Verne Gagne on impact on industry, why Barry Windham was never NWA World Hvt. Champion during JCP era, and more. […]

VIP AUDIO 11/20 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with Wade Keller (11-20-2015): The lack of WWE apologizing for Charlotte’s promo on Reid on Monday (42 min)

November 20, 2015

SUMMARY: In today’s new Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, they discuss the WWE reaction to criticism of Charlotte Flair centering her promo around her late brother Reid and WWE’s management not giving Ric Flair the heads up, plus the whole culture within the Vince McMahon-led WWE that led to this being green lighted in the first place.
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VIP AUDIO 11/20 – 10 YRS AGO James Caldwell Audio Show (11-04-2005): TNA’s prime time special and their wrong track, Cena’s elevation (44 min)

November 20, 2015

SUMMARY: In this week’s “Chillin’ to JC,” Torch columnist James Caldwell discusses TNA’s prime time special, why not to jump on the TNA bandwagon, why new viewers enjoyed the show, why long-term viewers saw the same TNA mistakes, why TNA is on the wrong track thinking short-term, why there isn’t an emotional attachment in TNA, why high spots in TNA are distractions from the ultimate goal, how TNA is abusing the rules of pro wrestling, why Taboo Tuesday was more enjoyable than Impact, the stories told at Taboo Tuesday, how John Cena was elevated at the PPV, how ROH is affected by TNA, wrestling’s evolution from a talent to promotion-based product, whether WWE’s investors see the same product as pro wrestling analysts, and much more. […]

VIP AUDIO 11/20 – 10 YRS AGO Real Deal with Pat McNeill (11-01-2005): Christian and Torrie depart WWE, Sabu, ECW (43 min)

November 20, 2015

In today’s “Real Deal with Pat McNeill” VIP Audio Update, his Hot Five Stories of the Week include TNA’s Primetime InPact Special on Thursday night, the deaprtures of Christian and Torrie Wilson from WWE, this Saturday’s ROH title rematch in Chicago and, of course, a preview of tonight’s Taboo Tuesday. Plus the Indy Show Lineup of the Week with Team 3-D wrestling Sabu & Terry Funk, news on which former ECW personality is out to break into the MMA business, McNeill Sings The Hits, a new Question of the Week on WWE “legends,” and Listener Mail regarding trademark issues and “fair use.” […]

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