VIP Podcast Vault

VIP AUDIO 8/31 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Real Deal with Pat McNeill with Hot Five Stories including Kane-Lita on-air wedding, why Undertaker-JBL headlined No Mercy, Tough Enough, Steve Austin divorce gets crazy (10 min.)

August 31, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 21, 2004 podcast by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill who presents “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring his Hot Five Stories […]

VIP AUDIO 8/30 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Wade Keller Hotline with more backstage news on Orton’s first WWE Title win, Kendrick’s WWE departure, changes in TNA, return of Tough Enough, future of Evolution, JBL’s rise (27 min.)

August 30, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 19, 2004 podcast by PWTorch editor Wade Keller featuring the insider story with more backstage news on Randy Orton’s first WWE […]

VIP AUDIO 8/29 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Wade Keller Hotline with inside story on Orton’s sudden WWE Title win over Lesnar with details on why decision was made, why Edge and Benoit bypassed, Cena-Marine movie, dress code, more (23 min.)

August 29, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 19, 2004 podcast by PWTorch editor Wade Keller featuring the insider story with analysis of Orton’s sudden WWE Title win over […]

VIP AUDIO 8/28 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Powell’s review of TNA PPV including a lot of Dusty Rhodes, Raven vs. Sonjay Dutt, Jeff Hardy, R-Truth, more (11 min.)

August 28, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 18, 2004 podcast by then PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell reviews the August 18, 2004 TNA pay-per-view including Dusty Rhodes overexposure, […]

VIP AUDIO 8/23 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – McNeill’s Hot Five Stories of the Week including Lesnar’s chances to make the Vikings, early Cena drawing power, Rock’s dabbling in politics, WWE’s sinking ratings (18 min.)

August 23, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 14, 2004 podcast by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill titled “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring his Hot Five Stories of […]

VIP AUDIO 8/21 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Keller hosts Roundtable discussing TNA perhaps moving away from weekly PPV concept, ROH producing too many DVDs, top WWE Developmental prospects, more (57 min.)

August 22, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 8, 2014 VIP Roundtable. PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosts a discussion with PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell covering various […]

VIP AUDIO 8/14 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Keller hosts Roundtable previewing WWE Summerslam 2014 including Edge vs. Jericho vs. Batista, Angle vs. Eddie, Triple H vs. Eugene, Taker vs. JBL, more (48 min.)

August 14, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 8, 2014 VIP Roundtable. PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosts a discussion with PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell previewing SummerSlam […]

VIP AUDIO 8/13 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – McNeill’s Hot Five Stories of the Week (8-7 and 8-14): Did Bruno disrespect Triple H and Vince? How awful is WWE Taboo Tuesday concept? Lesnar-Vikings, Kane-Lita, more (27 min.)

August 13, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to back-to-back weeks of “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” with his Hot Five Stories of the Week. First up is the Aug. 7, […]

VIP AUDIO 8/9 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline (08-04-2004): Lesnar at Minnesota Vikings training camp is media frenzy, would McMahon accept Lesnar as a part time champion, problem with Jarrett headlining TNA, rise of JBL (27 min.)

August 9, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 4, 2004 episode of the Wade Keller Hotline covering these topics: Brock Lesnar at Minnesota Vikings training camp is media frenzy, […]

VIP AUDIO 8/7 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago WWE Raw Review (8-2-2004): Powell’s rundown of Orton & Flair & Batista vs. Edge & Jericho & Benoit 20 minute main, plus Eugene, Coach hosts Divas Search, more (15 min.)

August 7, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell’s review of the August 2, 2004 episode of WWE Raw including Randy Orton & Ric Flair & Batista vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 7/31 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Powell Smackdown Review (7-25-2004): A forgotten odd Cena poopy joke, Angle on a rampage, plus Undertaker rumors regarding beating JBL for title (20 min.)

July 31, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell’s review of the July 22, 2004 episode of WWE Smackdown with a forgotten odd John Cena “poopy joke,” Kurt […]

VIP AUDIO 7/30 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline (07-23-2004): Hunter steps up for pal Waltman in rehab after Chyna drama, Benoit title reign rumors, Summerslam politics, should Taker or Eddie be champ, Flair’s dig at Foley, Low Ki drama (25 min.)

July 30, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to an early Wade Keller Hotline featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller looking at the latest news including these topics: Hunter steps up for pal Waltman […]

VIP AUDIO 7/29 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Powell Impact Review (7-19-2004): Ill-advised comment by new color analyst, controversial Kid Kash, Jarrett’s promo allotment, guys left off show (25 min.)

July 29, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch assistant editor Jason Powell’s review of the July 19, 2004 episode of TNA Impact Wrestling on Fox Sports Net including an ill-advised comment […]

VIP AUDIO 7/11 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago PPV Roundtable (7-11-2004): Keller hosts a review of WWE Vengeance 2004 including Edge vs. Orton, Benoit vs. Triple H, Hardy vs. Kane, Batista vs. Jericho, Flair & Eugene team (74 min.)

July 11, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosting the WWE Vengeance 2004 VIP Post-PPV Roundtable Podcast with Bruce Mitchell and Pat McNeill discussing and debating Edge vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 7/9 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline (7-9-2004): Early Orton upside prediction, signs Impact was causing WWE to take notice, TNA’s judges format evaluated, did Luger help TNA, how to use Jeff Hardy, odd JBL rant, ROH (28 min.)

July 9, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Wade Keller Hotline from July 9, 2004 covering the following topics: Early prediction of Randy Orton’s upside, signs Impact was causing WWE to […]

VIP AUDIO 7/6 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline (7-2-2004): Locker room jealousy of A.J. Styles push, Rodman at TNA, WWE cracking down on fantasy wrestling sites, Flair book, evaluating SD roster, more (32 min.)

July 6, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Wade Keller Hotline from July 2, 2004 covering the following topics: TNA locker room discontent including jealousy of A.J. Styles’s treatment and water […]

VIP AUDIO 7/5 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago PPV Roundtable – (6-27-2004): Keller hosts a review of WWE Great American Bash 2004, one of the worst PPVs of WWE era, with Taker vs. Dudleys, Cena in four-way U.S. Title match, JBL vs. Eddie (51 min.)

July 5, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosting the WWE Great American Bash 2004 VIP Post-PPV Roundtable Podcast with Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell from June 27, […]

VIP AUDIO 3/19 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline (3-5-2004): Ask the Editor format includes where does Austin vs. Bret WM13 match rank, some of the key reasons WWE switched to PG content, Austin-Rock in 2003, Bischoff (33 min.)

March 19, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from March 5, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we have been posting the February 2004 and March 2004 […]

VIP AUDIO 3/18 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline #58 (3-3-2004): Will lack of nostalgia at WM20 disappoint? Something extra Austin deserves credit for, evaluating who can give great go-home promos, ROH scandal, Attitude Era arrogance (27 min.)

March 18, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from March 3, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch […]

VIP AUDIO 3/17 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Raw Report (3-2-2004): Powell’s analysis of Rock’s return to Raw to unite with Foley against Evolution, plus Steve Austin, Vince McMahon, WrestleMania 20 hype (21 min.)

March 17, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Raw Report from March 2, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, some of […]

VIP AUDIO 3/16 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Roundtable (02-28-2004): Analysis of WrestleMania 20 line-up, Eddie or Benoit better main event investment, Rock’s role, Hogan’s future (62 min.)

March 16, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a VIP Roundtable Podcast from February 28, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch […]

VIP AUDIO 3/15 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline #57 (02-26-2004): Ask the Editor including how do WM payoffs work, Michael Hayes incident at Triple H/Steph wedding, who should get last slot at WM20, WWE’s use of tag team gimmicks (24 min.)

March 15, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 26, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch […]

VIP AUDIO 3/14 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline #56 (02-25-2004): Rock returning to Raw, Vince-Bischoff on Raw, Vince hypocrisy, Rock-Austin dynamic on and off air, more (22 min.)

March 14, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 25, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch […]

VIP AUDIO 3/13 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline #55 (02-19-2004): Early indications of Lesnar’s discontent with WWE travel schedule, TNA’s passe approach hurting growth, Heyman as G.M., Teddy Hart oddness, Dan Shockett (23 min.)

March 13, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 19, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch […]