VIP Podcast Vault

VIP AUDIO 11/14 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (10-27-2004): Who grabbed power behind scenes in Vince’s absence, what it says about Shane, Hogan-WrestleMania rumors, analysis of Orton as top Raw babyface, Hall/Nash in TNA, more (24 min.)

November 14, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Oct. 27, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: The politics of Vince McMahon’s absence, what the buzz is about his absence, […]

VIP AUDIO 11/13 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (10-24-2004) – The Real Deal: Million Dollar Tough Enough, ROH DVD review with Punk in main event, remembering Robocop in WCW, Ventura endorsement, Indy Line-up of Week (24 min.)

November 14, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring the Hot Five Stories including Million Dollar Tough Enough, ROH DVD review with C.M. Punk in main […]

VIP AUDIO 11/12 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Wade Keller Hotline (10-22-2004): Insider details on Laurinaitis controversy in WWE as he takes over as Exec VP for Ross while Triple H’s power increases, should Booker be next for JBL, Tough Enough (27 min.)

November 12, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the October 22, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Insider details on John Laurinaitis controversy in WWE as he takes over […]

VIP AUDIO 11/11 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – 3rd-Ever Bruce Mitchell Audio Show: Did AAA miss an opportunity in 1994 to expand more in the U.S.? Is Laurinaitis doing a good job with talent hires? What’s best use of Flair in WWE? (40 min.)

November 11, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the October 8, 2004 3rd-ever Official Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. They discussed these topics: Did AAA miss an […]

VIP AUDIO 11/7 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (10-19-2004): WWE Taboo Tuesday PPV Roundtable including Orton vs. Flair, Triple H vs. Michaels, Eugene vs. Bischoff, Shelton vs. Jericho, Way Too Much Coach (73 min.)

November 7, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the 2004 WWE Taboo Tuesday post-PPV Roundtable featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller along with PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell discussing the event. […]

VIP AUDIO 11/6 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (10-17-2004) – The Real Deal: Pat Patterson resigns, Ultimo Dragon, Raw’s possible cable channel switch, Taboo Tuesday preview, Victory Road news (18 min.)

November 6, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring the Big Five Stories of the Week (Pat Patterson resigns, Victory Road News, Ultimo Dragon News, ROH […]

VIP AUDIO 11/5 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – 2nd-Ever Bruce Mitchell Audio Show: History of wrestlers in politics including Lawler and Ventura, Gorilla Monsoon’s history on and off air, McMahon after his trial, does it matter what channel Raw is on (38 min.)

November 5, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the October 8, 2004 second-ever Official Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. They discussed these topics: A look back at […]

VIP AUDIO 11/4 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (10-13-2004): Pat Patterson resigns after butting heads with Triple H behind the scenes, Chavo Jr. replaces Cena as top Smackdown babyface, Nash & Hall plugged by TNA prematurely, more (23 min.)

November 4, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Oct. 13, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Pat Patterson resigns after butting heads with Triple H behind the scenes over […]

VIP AUDIO 10/31 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (10-9-2004) – The Real Deal: Remembering “Big Bossman” Ray Traylor, Ricky Morton debuts in ROH, Carlito debuts with WWE, Indy Line-up of the Week, Heyman’s return (20 min.)

October 31, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring his Indy Line-up of the Week which includes Chris Sabin vs. Too Cold Scorpio vs. A.J. Styles […]

VIP AUDIO 10/30 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Powell’s TNA Impact Review (10-9-2004): Did Raven make Monty Brown look bad on purpose, plus Abyss, Styles, Jarrett, Storm, Daniels, 3 Live Crew, more (11 min.)

October 30, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Oct. 9, 2004 podcast featuring PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell reviewing the Oct. 8, 2004 episode of TNA Impact including Jeff Hardy vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 10/29 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – First-ever Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (10-8-2004): Would Flair’s legacy have been better had he retired in 1994, Flair’s controversial comment that upset Vince, Sabu’s legacy, Russo & Ferrara’s jump revisited (34 min.)

October 29, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the October 8, 2004 first-ever Official Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. They discussed these topics: Would Flair’s legacy have […]

VIP AUDIO 10/28 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (10-7-2004): McMahon enraged with Flair for his unauthorized comment live on Raw, JBL implies gay people like “little boys” at WWE event, Eddie Guerrero concerns (22 min.)

October 28, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the October 7, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Vince McMahon enraged with Ric Flair for his unauthorized comment live on Raw, […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (9-27-2004): Andy Rooney on “60 Minutes” says pro wrestling fans shouldn’t vote in elections, Diva Search, Taboo Tuesday concept introduced, The Angle Alliance, Billy Gunn gone (25 min.)

October 23, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 27, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Andy Rooney on “60 Minutes” says pro wrestling fans shouldn’t vote in elections, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/22 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (9-26-2004): Roundtable with Keller, Mitchell, McNeill: Angle overrates himself, Heidenreich turns to poetry, SD anniversary with Hogan and Austin, was the Raw Divas Search worth it (75 min.)

October 22, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a special VIP Roundtable podcast discussing current events. PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell join PWTorch editor Wade Keller to cover these topics: […]

VIP AUDIO 10/16 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (9-16-2004): Hall, Nash, Waltman headed to TNA, ideas for Lesnar after his NFL cut, JBL vs. Foley in a political debate, Heidenreich poem reading, Orton’s progress – Real Deal w/Pat McNeill (21 min.)

October 16, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” podcast featuring his Hot Five Stories of the Week including the debut of a dramatic reading of a […]

VIP AUDIO 10/15 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Powell’s Smackdown Review (9-16-2004): Heidenreich’s implied rape of Cole, return of Viscera, Cena vs. Booker in Best of Five Series, Rey, RVD, Dudleys (20 min.)

October 16, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to Jason Powell’s review of the Sept. 16, 2004 episode of WWE Smackdown including Heidenreich’s implied rape of Cole, return of Viscera, Cena vs. Booker […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (9-15-2004): Eddie and Angle have real backstage fight, details on Jamie Noble’s release, is Divas contest legit, Hunter chews out Bischoff, will Triple H keep title, Sting-WWE poll (32 min.)

September 24, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 15, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Eddie Guerrero and Kurt Angle have backstage real fight, details on Jamie […]

VIP AUDIO 9/22 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Real Deal w/Pat McNeill: Increasing concerns about Eddie Guerrero, ROH’s Glory by Honor with Foley’s debut, Lesnar cut by Vikings, Heyman back on WWE Creative Team, more (20 min.)

September 22, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 11, 2004 “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring his Hot Five Stories of the Week including Indy Line-up of the […]

VIP AUDIO 9/21 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (9-10-2004): Heyman added to the WWE booking team but is he too old to be cutting edge anymore, Cena and Taker get free pass on WWE dress code, real heat on a Diva, more (33 min.)

September 21, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 10, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Paul Heyman added to the WWE booking team but is he too […]

VIP AUDIO 9/20 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – TNA PPV Audio Review (9-9-2004): Final Wednesday night PPV review including big picture analysis of state of TNA, Dixie’s attitude, Jarrett as the top star, would Russo do better, Jarrett vs. Jeff Hardy (21 min.)

September 20, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 9, 2004 podcast featuring PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell reviewing the final TNA Wednesday night PPV including big picture analysis of […]

VIP AUDIO 9/19 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Real Deal w/Pat McNeill: Cole & Demott rip on Smackdown, Jarrett caught with drug paraphernalia in airport but not arrested, ROH brings in Foley, more (19 min.)

September 19, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 4, 2004 “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring his Hot Five Stories of the Week including Michael Cole and Bill […]

VIP AUDIO 9/18 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH: Undertaker dress code controversy, IC Champ Edge injured against Jericho, Cole disses State of Smackdown, praise for Kane, WWE breaks kayfabe (25 min.)

September 18, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 2, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Undertaker dress code controversy, IC Champ Edge injured against Jericho, Cole disses […]

VIP AUDIO 9/11 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – TNA PPV Audio Review (09-01-2004): Powell reviews event with Dusty, Russo, Styles, R-Truth, Road Dogg B.G. James, Abyss (20 min.)

September 11, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 1, 2004 podcast featuring then-PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell reviewing the Sept. 1 TNA pay-per-view event featuring Dusty Rhodes, Vince Russo, […]

VIP AUDIO 9/2 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Wade Keller Hotline (08-26-2004): Austin shows up backstage at WWE as refreshed version of himself after media barrage over personal life, Heidenreich backstage tantrum report, Hardy, Finlay, Rock (28 min.)

September 2, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 26, 2004 Wade Keller Hotline featuring details on Steve Austin’s meeting with Vince McMahon and how he came across to everyone […]