VIP AUDIO 12/29 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (10/6/1991): Interview with Eddie Gilbert, Dave Meltzer (100 min)

December 29, 2015

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the October 6, 1991 episode of New York’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio Show (#130) hosted by John Arezzi featuring “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert (ECW’s first booker prior to Paul Heyman) and Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer discussing the latest steroid scandal news, plus new updates from Donny Liable and live caller questions headed into the WWF Survivor Series including Hulk Hogan vs. Undertaker insider spoilers. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/28 – 10 YRS AGO Mitchell Audio w/Keller, pt 2 of 2 (11-25-05): Joe vs. Kobash, Survivor Series preview, The Dicks (45 min)

December 28, 2015

SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, with host Wade Keller, discuss the just-released Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi ROH classic and whether Mitchell believes it’s a five-star match of the year, what the dropping ratings for Raw and TNA Impact should mean to the respective promotions, whether the Survivor Series brand feuding has been effective, a preview of the entire PPV line-up, thoughts on next week’s live Smackdown special, The Dicks’ debut, and more. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/28 – 10 YRS AGO Mitchell Audio w/Keller (11-25-05): WWE announces drug testing, Bret DVD review (66 min)

December 28, 2015

SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, with host Wade Keller, discuss in-depth the WWE announcement of beginning drug testing again, with a look at whether it should be taken seriously, how to tell if it is being done honestly, and the history of WWE drug testing in the ’90s. Also, in-depth discussion of the Bret Hart DVD, what stood out that made Bret look bad, what made Bret shine, and a variety of aspects of the DVD that average viewer might not notice but said a lot about Bret and Vince McMahon. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/27 – 10 YRS AGO Real Deal with Pat McNeill (11-22-05): Should Flair’s promo have aired, Hot Five Stories, WWE rips off WCW idea (35 min)

December 28, 2015

SUMMARY: In this “Real Deal with Pat McNeill” VIP Audio Update, he talks about Ric Flair’s promo on Raw Unlimited which should have aired on USA Network, and the latest on Dusty Rhodes and…Bill Alfonso? Plus the Hot Five Stories including matches signed for Ring of Honor’s big Manhattan show, TNA’s plan to deal with sagging Impact ratings, WWE ripping off a WCW idea for use on Smackdown, and WWE’s new steroid testing policy. Also, the Indy Show Lineup of the Week as a former WCW World Champion meets a former ECW Champion in an unusual double shot, his TNA-themed Question of the Week and Listener Mail regarding Bret Hart and Randy Savage. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/15 – 10 YRS AGO Wade Keller Hotline (11-21-05): WWE announces drug testing, Kane, Eugene, Orton (23 min)

December 15, 2015

SUMMARY: In this Wade Keller Audio Update, historical perspective and reaction to today’s announcement regarding drug testing in WWE, plus news regarding Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore’s suspension and WWE’s open approach to reporting the details, Kane movie and contract news, the latest on Paul Heyman’s future in WWE and whether TNA is potentially in his future, and the prospects for the Smackdown Title and where Randy Orton fits in, plus other notes. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/10 – 10 YRS AGO Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1 of 2 (11-18-05): Evaluating fallout and lessons from Eddie Guerrero’s death (40 min)

December 10, 2015

SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, with host Wade Keller, discusses the Eddie Guerrero situation for well over an hour from a wide variety of perspectives including friends of his who stepped up to try to help Eddie, what lessons the industry needs to learn from his death and what led to it, evaluating the paternalistic tone WWE management takes with the wrestlers on display during the tribute show, and more.
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VIP AUDIO 12/04 – 10 YRS AGO Wade Keller Hotline (11-17-05): Christian’s decision to leave WWE, Guerrero tribute (33 min)

December 4, 2015

SUMMARY: In today’s Keller Audio Update, the inside story on whether Christian spoke the truth when he detailed why he left WWE, the type of offer he was given to stay, and why he left. Plus analysis of whether he can be a top tier player for TNA, where Jeff Jarrett fits in, and whether it was smart to have Team Canada with Scott D’Amore get involved right away. Comparisons between Christian and Matt Hardy or Chris Benoit in terms of who’d be most valuable to TNA today… A lot more on Eddie Guerrero including notes on the WWE p.r. machine and in which instances they were on base and off base in their approach. Thoughts on the WWE lifestyle, the way Guerrero’s tribute show was handled, how Hunter and Stephanie handled it, exclusive details on why Stephanie wasn’t at the Supershow on Sunday, and more… […]

VIP AUDIO 12/04 – 10 YRS AGO Real Deal with Pat McNeill (11-15-05): Eddie Guerrero’s death, Dusty, Daniels (34 min)

December 4, 2015

SUMMARY: In this “Real Deal with Pat McNeill” VIP Audio Update, he talks about the death of Eddie Guerrero and what WWE should do from a public relations standpoint and to help prevent similar deaths from happening in the future. Plus the latest from TNA’s television tapings including the first match announced for Turning Point, a title changes hands on the first day of WWE’s European tour, the Indy Show Lineup of the Week featuring Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles & Frankie Kazarian in California, plus other significant independent events this weekend, Ring of Honor’s tribute show for Eddie Guerrero this weekend, and Listener Mail regarding Dusty Rhodes and Christopher Daniels. […]

VIP AUDIO 11/26 – Paul Heyman Vintage 1992 Interview w/Keller – PWTorch Livecast Interview Thursday (68 min)

November 27, 2015

SHOW SUMMARY: In this special edition of the PWTorch Livecast “Interview Thursday,” we present PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with Paul Heyman from 1992 that aired live on his KFAN Pro Wrestling Focus radio show. Heyman predicts super-stardom for Steve Austin and explains why he never paid for a wrestling ticket. This show also includes news coverage at the start of the and live callers. […]

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. […]

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