VIP AUDIO 1/2 – 10 YRS AGO Bruce Mitchell Audio (12-2-05): Erratic Vince character, Steph’s influence, Russo book review, Jarrett-TNA (60 min)

January 2, 2016

SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, with host Wade Keller, discuss what the mindset is within WWE that is leading to such questionable decisions (such as using the term “nigga” on the air this week, the inconsistency of the Vince McMahon character as it relates to Eddie Guerrero, Stephanie McMahon’s obsession with who is leaking info from within WWE), and how the focus on quarterly stock performance is partially to blame. Plus, a preliminary review of Vince Russo’s new book, and the departure of Frank Dickerson from TNA management and another rant about Jeff Jarrett’s undercutting of the chance of TNA making it as a viable full-time alternative to WWE. […]

VIP AUDIO 1/2 – 10 YRS AGO Bruce Mitchell Audio (12-2-05): Flair’s road rage incident, Eddie storyline on Smackdown (68 min)

January 2, 2016

SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, with host Wade Keller, discuss in-depth the publicity in North Carolina this week regarding Ric Flair’s alleged road rage incident and the details of his divorce papers. Also, analysis of the Smackdown Special and the angle featuring Eddie Guerrero references and his car being blown up with references to Undertaker “rising from the grave.” Further analysis of what the mindset is within WWE that is leading to such questionable decisions (such as using the term “nigga” on the air this week), and how the focus on quarterly stock performance is partially to blame. Plus, a preliminary review of Vince Russo’s new book, and the departure of Frank Dickerson from TNA management and another rant about Jeff Jarrett’s undercutting of the chance of TNA making it as a viable full-time alternative to WWE. […]

VIP AUDIO 1/1 – WKH – Ask the Editor: WWE TV Title for lower card? Should WWE acknowledge wrestler histories more? (23 min)

January 1, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Ask the Editor format including these topics: Should WWE do more explicit acknowledging of where their current wrestlers got experience outside of WWE? Would introducing a TV Title for lower card wrestlers give Sandow and Slater types more to do and give more meaning to TV shows? […]

VIP AUDIO 1/1 – 10 YRS AGO James Caldwell Audio Update (12-1-05): Michaels, Cena, TNA departure, WWE Financials (42 min)

January 1, 2016

SUMMARY: This week, PWTorch columnist James Caldwell’s view from the front row includes a look at WWE’s financial report, where WWE is making up for lost TV advertising revenue, the reality of WWE generating enough web advertising to replace TV ads, how WWE inflated ratings figures, the millions of dollars being invested in WWE’s website, how Wall Street reacted to WWE’s earnings report, the potential for WWE to continue a positive trend the rest of the year, the use of Eddie on Smackdown, where the big picture problem overrides the small picture, the Smackdown title picture, why Shawn Michaels should be protected, Triple H and WWE paying attention to detail, John Cena’s marketing, brand ambiguity related to Big Show on Raw and Smackdown, TNA’s CEO leaving the company and what means for the company, why Jeff Jarrett’s face will be all over TNA programming now, why Dickerson’s departure could be devastating to TNA, the marketing of Jeff Jarrett, and more. […]

VIP AUDIO 1/1 – Mitchell Audio w/Keller, pt. 2 of 2: Email questions on NXT vs. ROH, Mulkeys, Jumping Bomb Angels, Hebner, Bryan (64 min)

January 1, 2016

SUMMARY: In today’s new Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2 of 2, features answers to VIP member email questions including these topics: What was the story with the Jumping Bomb Angels in the WWF in the 1980s? Is NXT more of a workrate promotion or built around top stars style promotion? Why does NXT get more buzz among the same type of fanbase than ROH? Where did the Mulkey Brothers jobber tag team from the 1980s come from? Is there any chance WWE is intentionally holding out Daniel Bryan until Roman Reigns get overs as a babyface? Is Earl Hebner a true Hall of Fame candidate? […]

VIP AUDIO 12/31 – MATT MCCARTHY INTERVIEW w/Keller on Thursday Livecast: Steph’s acting, New Day, 2015 review, WM32 spec (100 min)

December 31, 2015

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the PWTorch Livecast “Interview Thursday,” editor Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member and professional standup comedian Matt McCarthy with a look back at some top stories of 2015, a look ahead at some key top names in 2016, evaluating the comedy performances by Stephanie McMahon, Vince McMahon, and The New Day along with email and caller questions. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/31 – 10 YRS AGO Sean Waltman Audio Talk, pt. 2 of 2 (11-21-05): Steroids and drug addiction (46 min)

December 31, 2015

SUMMARY: In this audio talk with Sean “X-Pac” Waltman, he gives his view on how big a difference steroid testing will have on physiques and says whether he believes mandatory time off for WWE wrestlers would help alleviate some of the problems that lead to family problems, drug abuse, and often death. He also talks about his latest battle with drug addiction. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/31 – 10 YRS AGO Sean Waltman Audio Talk, pt. 1 of 2 (11-21-05): Eddie Guerrero and WWE’s new drug testing (43 min)

December 31, 2015

SUMMARY: In this audio talk with Sean “X-Pac” Waltman, he talks about his personal experiences with Eddie Guerrero, what he saw of the roller coaster ride of Guerrero’s battles with chemical addiction over the years, his frank discussions with Guerrero about the problem, what his family should know about him, and more. Also, this first of two parts gets into a frank, open discussion about WWE’s previous drug testing era. This and the second installment will go into details on how the tests worked, how the wrestlers learned to beat the system, whether the tests are a good idea, whether mandatory extended systematic off-time for wrestlers would help the problem, where Vince McMahon’s heart lies, Waltman’s personal experiences with drugs, what the mindset is of a drug addict, and what can drag a clean recovering addict back into using again. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/30 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Cena-Reigns, Rehearsing, Vince, Sasha (20 min)

December 30, 2015

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers VIP member questions with the Ask the Editor format including pros and cons of John Cena vs. Roman Reigns feud, reexamining Vince McMahon’s performance on Raw, when wrestlers rehearse or don’t rehearse a match, why two shows per night this week on Monday and Tuesday splitting the crews, and is there a good reason announcers ignored the tights pull by Sasha. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/29 – 10 YRS AGO Real Deal with Pat McNeill (11-29-05): Undertaker “killed” on TV again, Lesnar update (35 min)

December 30, 2015

SUMMARY: In today’s “Real Deal with Pat McNeill” VIP Audio Update, Pat talks about the latest on Brock Lesnar, Scott Steiner and Ring of Honor’s return to New York City. Plus the Hot Five Stories including a WWE Hall of Famer showing up at the TNA Impact tapings, The Undertaker gets “killed” again on live television, why WWE fans should expect to see more injury storylines, and what was wrong with last night’s episode of Raw. Also, the Indy Show Lineup of the Week as Roderick Strong and Teddy Hart square off in Florida, a special guest contributes the Question of the Week, and Listener Mail including questions on Jimmy Jacobs, WWE Armageddon and the latest episode of TNA Impact. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/29 – WKH – The News: Raw social media vs. NFL ratings as indicators, DVR ratings data, Funk (23 min)

December 29, 2015

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including why certain wrestlers weren’t on Raw on Monday, why Punk got chants on Raw and if there was a better choice for the point fans were making, Raw social media up by so were NFL ratings so what will the rating be with two conflicting influences/indicators, DVR viewership updates on Raw and Smackdown, Pop TV’s TNA Impact plug, and more. […]

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