VIP Podcast Vault

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 […]

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 […]