VIP Podcast Vault

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 […]

VIP AUDIO 3/12 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline #54 (02-17-2004): WrestleMania 20 card take shape but who is likely to be left off and why, how Eddie Guerrero was received as a new champ backstage, Bret on Styles, more (22 min.)

March 12, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 17, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch […]

VIP AUDIO 3/11 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Post-PPV Roundtable (02-15-2004): WWE No Way Out headlined by Eddie Guerrero vs. Brock, Cena vs. Angle vs. Show, Chavo vs. Rey (26 min.)

March 11, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Post-PPV Roundtable from February 15, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP […]

VIP AUDIO 3/10 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Roundtable w/Keller, McNeill, Mitchell (02-14-2004): The rise of Eddie Guerrero to PPV main event, Goldberg jumping to go after Brock, plus sidebar on celebrity trials (35 min.)

March 10, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Roundtable Podcast from February 14, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch VIP […]

VIP AUDIO 3/9 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago WWE Smackdown Review (02-14-2004): Powell reviews episode including Brock Lesnar, Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Hardcore Holly, Rhino, Kurt Angle, Nidia, Jamie Noble, Big Show (23 min.)

March 9, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 14, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch […]

VIP AUDIO 3/7 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline (2-12-2004): Vince McMahon’s reasons for not pushing certain WCW wrestlers, reaction to new Bischoff interview on WCW demise, ROH Pure Tournament, more (28 min.)

March 7, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 12, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch […]

VIP AUDIO 3/4 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline (2-11-2004): Possible WrestleMania 20 roles for Rock, Austin, Hogan all discussed, ROH emerges as standout indy promotion in U.S., TNA’s debut three-hour PPV speculation (22 min.)

March 4, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 11, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch […]

VIP AUDIO 3/3 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Roundtable Special (2-8-2004): Keller, McNeill, Mitchell: Analysis of various WrestleMania 20 lineup possibilities including Lesnar, Goldberg, Guerrero, Benoit, plus prospects of Savage in TNA, WWE Hall of Fame (48 min.)

March 3, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Roundtable Special from February 8, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February and March 2004 PWTorch VIP podcasts, […]

VIP AUDIO 3/2 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago TNA PPV Audio Review (2-4-2004): Powell reviews entire event including debut of Dustin Rhodes, plus Fairplay, Styles, Abyss, James Storm, Jeff Jarrett, Insane Clown Posse (24 min.)

March 2, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a TNA PPV Audio Review from February 4, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February and March 2004 PWTorch […]

VIP AUDIO 3/1 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline (2-4-2004): First hints that ECW might be brought back by WWE, will Benoit and HBK have in-ring chemistry, Playboy announcements for Sable and Torrie (21 min.)

March 1, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 4, 2004. Throughout the month of February 2022, we’ll be posting the January 2004 and February 2004 PWTorch […]

VIP AUDIO 2/28 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline (1-29-2004): Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels non-finish stirs controversy, WM20 takes shape, early benefits of brand split, Goldberg-Lesnar hype, Benoit’s push, Cena’s ascension (32 min.)

February 28, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from January 29, 2004. Throughout the month of February 2022, we’ll be posting the January 2004 and February 2004 PWTorch […]

VIP AUDIO 2/27 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Post-WWE Royal Rumble PPV Roundtable (1-25-2004): Keller & Mitchell review Benoit’s victory, Triple H vs. Michaels, Lesnar vs. Holly, Evolution vs. Dudleys (39 min.)

February 27, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Royal Rumble Post-PPV Roundtable from Jan. 25, 2004. PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell review the entire PPV including Chris […]

VIP AUDIO 2/26 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Roundtable w/Keller, McNeill, Guttman previewing the 2004 Royal Rumble, evaluating the possible elevation of Rhino and Holly in the midst of same old names on top all the time (33 min.)

February 26, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a “Current Events Roundtable” podcast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and James Guttman from Jan. 24, 2004. They previewed […]

VIP AUDIO 2/25 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline (1-22-2004): Backstage details on new weekly wrestler meetings led by Vince McMahon, Lesnar threatens locker room leaks, who was least popular wrestler in the back, Hogan’s future, Heyman note (25 min.)

February 25, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from January 22, 2004. Throughout the month of February 2022, we’ll be posting the January 2004 and February 2004 PWTorch […]