Podcast appearances and mentions of Bruce Mitchell

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 18 and 19, 2010.On the May 18, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost Jason Powell of prowrestling.net take live calls for an hour with a focus on last night's Raw, Bret Hart's U.S. Title win, and the final hype for Over the Limit. Also, has Eric Bischoff's association with TNA's failures this year hurt his reputation from the WCW boom period? Should TNA change their PPV schedule? How about WWE returning to brand-specific PPVs? What does it take to become a wrestling creative team member?Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Powell discuss the TNA Top Ten Contenders rankings, Jim Ross's future, and more.Then on the May 19, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell includes discussion on the previous night's NXT show, the Daniel Bryan vs. Michael Cole angle, why it points to reinforcing Vince McMahon is the ruler of the WWE Universe, where the angle is going, plus comparisons between Bret Hart in WWE and Ric Flair in TNA, Ultimate Warrior's rant on Ted DiBiase, "Lost" affecting WWE PPV buys on Sunday, the PPV line-up, Christian paying tribute to Chris Benoit on Raw, Taz's work in TNA, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Ronnie Garvin in-depth, Linda McMahon's Senate campaign, whether McMahon can win the Senate, Michael Benoit's letter imploring voters not to vote for McMahon, TNA roster cuts, state of TNA management, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 10 and 11, 2010.On the May 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they talk about whether TNA should switch to targeting kids and families as Matt Morgan just suggested, and also how they can win back fans of UFC. They field phone calls on Sting's gimmick, John Cena's popularity, PPV pricing, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talk about Batista's contract situation and whether he'd be a good fit with TNA, Jim Ross's options and status, and more.Then on the May 11, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell discussed Raw TV ratings, what the ratings indicate about the Raw brand, a review of the previous night's Raw, WWE's Raw product lacking an internal logic, Eric Bischoff's extensive interview, Gordon Solie and Jim Ross comparisons, TNA's product, their future if Thursdays don't work out again, future plans for the Raw GM role, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, a review of Kurt Angle's latest quotes, Jeff Hardy's legal situation, the "rape angle" on Impact this week, Tiger Woods, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-14-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell to discuss the Finn Balor vs. Cameron Grimes match on NXT TV including the upside of Grimes and the value of Balor to NXT as a top star, an in-depth discussion on the career of the Road Warriors and an evaluation of the Dark Side of the Ring documentary on them this week, thoughts on the NXT vs. AEW ratings this week, reaction to the Street Profits vs. Viking Raiders basketball game, AEW's Mike Tyson announcement and the upside of how he could be utilized, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 4 and 5, 2010.On the May 4, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell talk at the start about various angles on TNA and Spike TV moving Impact back to Thursdays. Then they take calls for the rest of the show mostly about Impact, including frustrations with the previous night's show and various perspectives on their Monday run and their future. Plus other subjects including Raw are touched on. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the Randy Orton-Edge segment on Raw including how well that segment worked for both characters, plus thoughts on the Chris Jericho/Miz tag team, the chances of Impact going live on Thursdays, and more.Then on the May 5, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discussed the TNA Title Contender polling and how it's totally messing up the prescribed narrative being pushed by the current creative and management regime. They take calls on whether a WWE poll also be that out of line with the creative team's choices, thoughts on Chris Jericho & Miz as a team, the Edge-Christian and Edge-Orton promos, ideas for undercard tag teams in WWE, Daniel Bryan's push, the pros and cons of rotating which title is defended on WWE PPVs, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer email questions and address the potential of Rock returning to WWE.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years (4-27-2010) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell taking phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on the WWE Draft with analysis of the top players on each brand, future main event feuds, Batista's future, Raw top-heavy to replace HBK & Hunter & and Batista, Ric Flair trivialized on Impact, the Impact show after the hot-shot show, Bret Hart "just another guy" or featured in a good TV role, Christian on Smackdown, potential ECW Reunion in TNA, Paul Heyman, TNA roster cuts who could end up in WWE, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the discussion includes a complete review of the new TNA Ranking system, why it could work & why it could fail based on TNA's track record, Jim Ross's future, analysis of Raw's average rating and TNA's bad rating, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Matt Baiamonte caught up with BYU center Bruce Mitchell at the conclusion of spring ball. Catch that coversation here.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 19 and 20, 2010.On the Apr. 19, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they take live calls for 60 minutes including the ramifications of the Raw roster being stuck in Europe, the role of the TNA Knockouts since Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff arrived, why women aren't portrayed better with Dixie Carter and Stephanie McMahon in positions of power, WWE Draft possibilities and speculation, the Kurt Angle-Ken Anderson match, the Douglas Williams decision, Tommy Dreamer, Batista's future, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Powell discuss the TNA PPV from the previous night.Then on the Apr. 20, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they take live calls on a variety of subjects including Rob Van Dam's TNA Title win, the prospects of Jim Ross joining TNA management, the possibility of Paul Heyman becoming a TNA booker, Jim Cornette saying Vince Russo may be reassigned within TNA, the restructured Raw minus most of its talent, Triple H acting like a jerk again with his sharp-wit, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Mitchell and Keller talk about Samoa Joe's return to TNA TV, Melina's comments on Eve Torres's title win, whether WWE did a good or poor job presenting a special-circumstances show last night, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-21-2020) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They answer mailbag questions about a wide array of topics along with analysis of key current events including the dropping ratings, how are Drew McIntyre and Jon Moxley performing as new centerpiece champions during a difficult time, ideas for a new presentation of Raw and Smackdown, can the MITB “Climbing the Corporate Ladder” concept work or is it going to be be a disaster, what didn't work about Jon Moxley vs. Jake Hager, which wrestlers are rising to the occasion in this empty-arena era, are The Revival damaged beyond repair, why isn't WWE mentioning COVID-19 on camera, what is Roman Reigns's future, is Braun Strowman a variable long-term Universal Champion, and more including a tribute to the late Scott Bowden, a pro wrestling referee and manager, who died this week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell discuss the TNA Lockdown pay-per-view event. This was loaded with big names including a Team Angle (Kurt Angle & Samoa Joe & Jeff Jarrett & Rhino & Sting) vs. Team Cage (Christian Cager & Scott Steiner & Tomko& Abyss & A.J. Styles) main event, plus Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Jerry Lynn, Team 3D, Gail Kim, Jay Lethal, and more.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 13 and 14, 2010.On the Apr. 13, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on TNA president Dixie Carter's Q&A, TNA's product and why it wasn't working, Carter and Hulk Hogan saying the right things, but not understanding why the TNA product doesn't work, breaking news analysis on WWE Raw and TNA Impact ratings, The Miz becoming a top star, the big news of Smackdown moving to Syfy, NXT's future, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss TNA's talent roster, look at more of Carter's comments, Linda McMahon's Senate situation, and more.Then on the Apr. 14, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on TNA Impact and Raw ratings, WWE NXT the previous night, The Miz growing into a main eventer, Brock Lesnar possibly going back to WWE, would Paul Heyman and Jim Ross go to TNA, MMA fighters who could cross over to WWE, a complete TNA Lockdown PPV preview, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the death of Gene Kiniski, breaking news on Jim Cornette's death threats against Vince Russo, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 29 and 30, 2010.On the Mar. 29, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest co-host Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they take a lot of calls almost exclusively about WrestleMania 26 including talk about match order, the quality of Michaels-Taker II versus Michaels-Taker I, Randy Orton's future as a babyface, the Bret-Vince match, and more.Then on the Mar. 30, 2010 episode, host James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell has phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on Shawn Michaels, his career, his retirement speech on Raw, the comparisons between HBK and Bret Hart's final speeches, the sense of closure for Michaels with Bret returning, Jack Swagger winning MITB and his push on Raw, plus TNA subjects including Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles, Ric Flair, Matt Morgan, Mr. Anderson, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Mitchell discuss more TNA topics, Michaels's entire career overview with strengths & weaknesses, "it's TNA" being the answer to all creative malaise, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 23 and 24, 2010.On the Mar. 23, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest co-host Bruce Mitchell from PWTorch taking phone calls for 60 minutes focused on the Raw vs. Impact battle the night before during the Monday battle, WrestleMania 26 line-up analysis, ratings news, and more. They also cover topics in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.Then on the Mar. 24, 2010 episode, PWTorch Livecast with host Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill took take calls throughout the hour mostly about WrestleMania 26 including a lot on the prospects of how Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels will end, plus the strategy of match order. Also, one TNA rant. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, great referees over the years, the Torch faction, and WrestleMania snubs discussed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-24-2020) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Greg Parks. They discuss WrestleMania plans in light of Rey Mysterio and Dana Brooke being removed from the card, should everything be cancelled, what happens after WrestleMania if they keep trying to run live TV shows, should AEW introduce a secondary title, is this an opportunity for AEW ratings growth vs. WWE, who has had more WrestleMania Moments between Shane McMahon and Roman Reigns, Charlotte's future, WrestleMania 32 quick review in light of it re-airing on ESPN on Sunday night, and more. Then, a bonus added at the end – the first half of the previously VIP-exclusive post-WrestleMania 32 Roundtable podcast recorded four years ago hosted by Wade Keller with Todd Martin, Pat McNeill, and Bruce Mitchell. Part two of the 100 minute Roundtable Podcast will be added to the end of Thursday's Flagship episode of the WKPWP later this week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 15 and 16, 2010.On the Mar. 15, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest co-host Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net took calls for 60 minutes focused primarily on the Monday battle between Raw and Impact, plus thoughts on recently released WWE wrestlers potentially showing up in TNA, Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker talk, TNA's profitability, Tony Schiavone potentially returning, Impact giving away Jeff Hardy vs. A.J. Styles, the Rey Mysterio-C.M. Punk angle on Smackdown, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive AfterShow, Keller and Powell answer email questions from listeners on TNA Impact's replay rating and Bret Hart, Steve Austin, and Vince McMahon.Then on the Mar. 16, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest co-host Bruce Mitchell, PWTorch senior columnist, featured live callers talking mainly about TNA Impact last night. Most of the emotions were frustrations with the product TNA has presented the last two weeks and signs of lessons not learned. Calls also include talk about last night's Raw, Money in the Bank, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Mitchell & Keller break down the quarter hour trends within Impact and see who the winners and big losers were.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

BYU offensive lineman Bruce Mitchell addressed the media after the BYU Cougars scrimmaged for te first time in spring camp. 

Bruce Mitchell Media Availability March 17th

In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-10-2020) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell. They begin with questions about the possibility of WrestleMania taking place this year without a live audience if the coronavirus leads to massive live event cancellations by early next month. Is pro wrestling viable without a live audience to react and play off of? What about Raw, Smackdown, Dynamite, NXT, and other live wrestling events with TV contracts to fulfill? Additional topics including whether Marko Stunt is turning away viewers, whether Drew McIntyre should beat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, evaluating the hype for A.J. Styles vs. Undertaker, Edge vs. Randy Orton, and Shayna Baszler vs. Becky Lynch so far, the destruction of the Erick Rowan pet cage and how it was handled, the mysterious disappearance of the men's singles Elimination Chamber match, Daniel Bryan vs. Drew Gulak perhaps a sign of things to come, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 9 and 10, 2010.On the Mar. 9, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell take phone calls and email questions throughout the live 60 minutes focused mainly on last night's Raw vs. Impact battle. Also, in the 19 minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Mitchell discuss the just-in quarter hour ratings trends throughout the two programs.Then on the Mar. 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including TNA's booking analyzed in-depth, RVD's TNA debut, why it worked and didn't work, Sting's heel turn and whether there's life in a heel Sting, Jeff Hardy's future, Money in the Bank potential winners, Shelton Benjamin called the Worst Pro Wrestler in WWE by Cody Rhodes (about 30 minutes into the episode), NXT ratings, analysis of the NXT ratings drop, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & McNeill answer listener questions on TNA perhaps changing timeslots to 8-10 p.m., Best Wrestler in WWE and TNA, the Knockouts division losing talent, what to do with the TNA Global Title, historically great babyface and heel turns, and potential big face & heel turns in the future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today on the podcast we are joined by good friend of Mark's, Bruce Mitchell. We are going to talk about plenty of topics within the world of Dentistry so get ready for this fun conversation with Bruce Mitchell.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 1 and 2, 2010.On the Mar. 1, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Jason Powell of prowrestling.net discussed a variety of topics including WWE Raw, WrestleMania's line-up, Hulk Hogan wrestling again, Impact, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Powell answered email questions and talk about other topics.Then on the Mar. 2, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed the previous night's WWE Raw, great comebacks, Sting in TNA, the WrestleMania announced matches, the break-up of Legacy, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Mitchell discussed the first episode of WWE NXT.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 25 and Feb. 26, 2010.On the Feb. 25, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Greg Parks has phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including more follow-up on the NXT concept, TNA Impact on Mondays, adding a title in TNA, building stars in WWE and TNA, the Destination X PPV, Dixie Carter's Shoot interview, Money in the Bank qualifiers, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, Caldwell and Parks take a live call, talk the latest on Bubba and Awesome Kong, and talk 2010 and 2011 Hall of Fame, plus the future of the WWE HOF.Then on the Feb. 26, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell has phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including more follow-up on the NXT concept, WrestleMania 26, last night's TNA Impact, the TNA Impact ratings, TNA's creative team effort, the WWE vs. TNA March 8 battle, Hulk Hogan back in the ring, Orlando Jordan being pushed, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 11 and Feb. 12, 2010.On the Feb. 11, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell joined Wade Keller on the show. They took phone calls, answered emails, and responded to live chat room questions on topics in the news including highlights from WWE's quarterly earnings report, the end of the Survivor Series brand name PPV, potential replacements, how to incorporate old-school WCW PPV names if at all, whether a King of the Ring PPV can draw, context of the concept PPVs increasing in buy rates, Vince Russo's latest interview and quotes, TNA Impact tonight, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talk about WWE TV Network and Mick Foley's latest "lowering of the bar" interview.Then on the Feb. 12, 2010 episode, PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell joined Wade to take caller and email questions on topics in the news including the imminent announcement that TNA Impact is going live on Mondays starting in several weeks, plus they take live calls and email questions on a variety of subjects including WWE NXT, TNA house show reports, Mick Foley criticism, the push of A.J. Styles as a top heel in TNA, and more. This includes a vintage reference to Wade's iPod Touch and how long Bruce had his cell phone and why he might have to suffer without for the weekend due to this episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-11-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell. They answered mailbag questions on Shayna biting Becky, Drew McIntyre's rising star, Fake Razor & Diesel, Montez Ford's upside, Triple Threat match rules, NXT's demographic challenge and the idea of a college tour to fix it, WWE Network subscriber level if major PPVs were removed, Jerry Lawler's current day commentary, NXT announcers' lack of chemistry lately, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 9 and Feb. 10, 2010.On the Feb. 9, 2010 episode, PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell joined PWTorch editor Wade Keller to take caller and email questions discussing the previous night's Raw, the Bret Hart-Vince McMahon angle, Undertaker's streak, TNA Impact ratings, TNA on Mondays, being critical of friends in wrestling, and more. Plus, in the 15 minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer email and chat room questions on a wide range of topics rapid-fire style.Then on the Feb. 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill joined Wade to take caller and email questions on topics in the news including highlights from Raw on Monday, the hype for the Elimination Chamber, the shaping of the WrestleMania 26 line-up, the lack of announced line-up for TNA Against All Odds, recasting WWE's 2000s movies with 1980s/1990s wrestlers, the most effective women acts in wresting history, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talk about more aspects of Raw from Monday and Bret Hart's quote about Hulk Hogan and wheelchairs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back ten years (2-9-2015 and 2-12-2015) to two PWTorch Livecasts.First, PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast discuss with live callers & emailers that night's Raw, Rikishi in the WWE Hall of Fame, WrestleMania's main event, and much more.Then, PWTorch's James Caldwell took live calls discussing the NXT special the prior night, WWE financials, comparing New Japan to NXT, the financial reason for why Raw should return to two hours, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 5 and Feb. 8, 2010.On the Feb. 5, 2010 episode, PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell joined PWTorch editor Wade Keller to take caller and email questions, analyze Impact, discuss WWE Hall of Fame candidates, delve into the Bret Hart-Vince McMahon relationship, remembering Jack Brisco, Triple H, and more.Then on the Feb. 8, 2010 episode, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks joined Wade to take caller and email questions, analyze the drop in TNA Impact ratings, what Vince McMahon said about Bret Hart the previous week, and more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the WWF-WWE name change, whether TNA should change its name, and the difference Jim Ross could make in TNA.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back to the Jan. 29, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell to discuss the possibility of TNA going to Monday nights as soon as March 1 including the mixed signals regarding whether it's final yet. Also, Vince Russo makes news with his comments again, plus reaction to last night's Impact including content analysis and ratings analysis, Royal Rumble talk, and a variety of questions from listeners.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-21-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell. They discussed with live callers current key topics in pro wrestling including various Royal Rumble scenarios with likely winners, dark horses, unlikely winners, and how Brock Lesnar could be used in various ways. Also, Tessa Blanchard, the seven-person suplex spot in AEW Dynamite's opening tag match last week, Io Shirai, Shotzi Blackheart, Bianca Belair, Ronda Rousey, Matt Riddle, Drew McIntyre, Paul Heyman, C.M. Punk, Cain Velasquez, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back ten years (1-14-2015) to a PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch's Pat McNeill and Sean Radican talk live with the WWE 2K15 video game developers. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more.Then PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant (1-19-15) discuss with live callers & emailers that night's WWE Raw and what the Legends theme of Raw could produce plus Royal Rumble favorites, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we bring you a double-header starting with PWTorch's Brian Zilem interviewing Matt & Jeff Hardy in person earlier this week in San Antonio, Tex. discussing TNA's PPV this weekend, the circumstances of their departure from AEW, aspirations for TNA, ice cold plunges, and more.Then we jump back to another early episode of the PWTorch Livecast from 15 Years Ago (1-22-2010). Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell with a focus on the previous night's TNA Impact including the Survivor Series derivative screwjob,  an Eric Bischoff-Mick Foley exchange, Jeff Jarrett on Bubba the Love Sponge, and more Impact items, plus several WWE topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-10-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Mike Chiari of the Ring Rust Radio podcast to discuss with live callers WWE Smackdown including a special visit by Kane interrupted by the Firefly Funhouse, plus a Daniel Bryan-Fiend brawl, Roman Reigns vs. Robert Roode with special stipulations, Mandy Rose ends up in Otis's arms, Lacey Evans vs. Bayley, Revival vs. The Usos, and more with live callers and mailbag. Then Wade and Mike are joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell who attended Smackdown in Greensboro and he gives his take on being there in person, catching a pancake, sitting next to Lacey's daughter, and comparing the Smackdown experience to a recent AEW Dynamite experience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back to another early episode of the PWTorch Livecast from 15 Years Ago (1-18-2010). Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell take live calls for 60 minutes focused primarily on the signs coming out of TNA Genesis last night, but also a variety of other topics with 15 callers. The previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow includes a discussion about tonight's Raw, Randy Orton's temperament issues, the heavyweight depth chart in TNA, possible Styles opponents, title changes, Jeremy Borash's role in TNA, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-2-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell to discuss these topics:The Lana-Bobby Lashley wedding from a variety of perspectives including whether it intended to be harmless ephemeral fun or promote a match and build the personalities involved for future storylines and matchesA history of wrestling presenting silly skits and why the motivations to do so have changed. How it compares to other skits in the past including the "This Is Your Life" segment with Mick Foley and The RockLana's reaction to criticism of the wedding online.More segments from Raw including Randy Orton's swerve.The Chris Jericho-Tanahashi match at WrestleKingdomA review of AEW Dynamite from the previous nightExpanded analysis of Arn Anderson's upside and also what his history is as a great and influential talker in pro wrestling.The Elite become more of a focus that weekChris Jericho's offer to Jon MoxleyMJF's latest promoTaz on commentaryA Mailbag question looking at whether the AEW-NXT ratings battle was being overblownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back to episode 4 of the PWTorch Livecast from 15 Years Ago (1-5-2009). Wade Keller and cohost Bruce Mitchell talked about with one caller after another with rapid-fire analysis of many of the key stories from the previous night's TNA Impact vs. WWE Raw battle kicking off including Bret Hart, Hulk Hogan, the NWO, Eric Bischoff, Ric Flair, and of course Jeff Hardy. Then the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Mitchell talk for another 25 minutes or so on what wasn't covered on the live show regarding Raw-Impact.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back to episodes 2 and 3 of the PWTorch Livecast from 15 Years Ago (12-28-2009 & 1-4-2009). In the first episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill to discuss who deserves to win 2009 year-end awards. Then a few days later, Wade was joined by PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell to preview the first Monday night head-to-head battle of WWE Raw vs. TNA Nitro with all kinds of rumors and expectations and speculation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 15 Years Ago Flashback episode (12-28-2009 & 12-29-2009), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discuss with callers Bret Hart's return to the WWF, a review of Raw, a look at the WWF's top ten wrestlers of all-time, and more. This includes the FIRST-EVER episode of the PWTorch Dailycast on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 and then the SECOND-EVER episode right afterward from Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our WWE SNME Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann from the VIP podcast, "Everything with Rich & Wade." They look at each of the matches on the show, evaluate the hype, look at the pros and cons of various possible outcomes, and predict finishes including Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens, Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn, the Women's U.S. Title Final, Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky, and Gunther vs. Damien Priest vs. Finn Balor, plus the return of Jesse Ventura.After that, we bring you the previously VIP-exclusive WWE Saturday Night's Main Event roundtable podcast after the previous relaunch of the Saturday Night's Main Event series on March 18, 2006. Wade was joined by PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell with analysis of each of the matches and the larger focus on the McMahon family. Matches include Shane McMahon vs. Shawn Michaels, Mickie James & Trish Stratus vs. Candice Michelle & Victoria, and John Cena & Triple H vs. Randy Orton & Kurt Angle & Rey Mysterio.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-4-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell to discuss the AEW Dynamite episode on TNT with live callers and mailbag questions, plus an on-site correspondent from Champaign, Ill. They discussed Chris Jericho's Lexicon of Le Champion, Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela, Cody addressing MJF, Fenix and Pentagon coming across more heelish, the ref powerbomb through a table, and whether AEW listen to critics or tune them out at this stage. Plus an on-site correspondent with results of what happened before and Dynamite including Dark TV spoilers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-5-2014), Wade Keller interviewed Justin Credible who dissected and reacted to C.M. Punk and Vince McMahon podcast interview. What does former colleague of Punk and employee of McMahon think of their controversial comments. Calls and emails as usual were weaved into the discussion.Then in a bonus second segment, we jump back four days before (12-1-2014) to Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant discussing with live callers & emailers the C.M. Punk podcast including whether Punk will ever return to WWE, what they expected from Vince McMahon on Stone Cold's podcast, WrestleCade live experience, thoughts on that night's Raw, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In a special episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-3-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Bruce Mitchell. They talked with live callers and answered email questions on a wide range of topics including pro wrestling history and current events including Bruce discussing recently hosting the Arn Anderson, Crockett Brothers, and World Class panel discussions in front of live audiences at wrestling conventions, the AEW vs. NXT ratings panic in some circles and what to really be concerned about and what not to worry about yet, The Road Warriors, Kevin Von Erich, WWE's marketing of women wrestlers' “sex appeal,” should pro wrestling announcers acknowledge injuries to wrestlers on air or discuss differences between actual injuries and worked injuries, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode (pt. 2 of 2) of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (11-4-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discussed the odds of The Authority losing at Survivor Series, WWE Network marketing, might the McMahons really sell WWE, New Japan on PPV, Lucha Underground announcing, and more as part of the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow portion of that week's Flagship.Then, in a bonus segment from the same week ten years ago (11-3-2014), PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell was joined by CWF Mid-Atlantic announcer Brad Stutts to talk wrestling with live callers and emailers. They discussed that week's Raw line-up, the WWE Network "free month" promotional stunt, comparing Roman Reigns and Dean Amborse in terms of who should be pushed more, CWF Mid-Atlantic Wrestling insights, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

HOOLOW - Week 7 - Bruce Mitchell - BYU OL

Bruce Mitchell Media Availability Oct 9th

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-10-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost PWTorch Newsletter senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They discuss the AEW and NXT second week ratings with predictions and then real-time reaction to the ratings when they came in. They also talk about the content on both NXT and AEW including a look at Chris Jericho's promo, the WWE Raw reaction to the Hell in a Cell controversy, the debut of NWA Power, last week's Friday Night Smackdown debut on Fox, and much more about an incredible seven day period in the pro wrestling business.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-20-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Friday with three distinct segments with Triple H, Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore, and Beth Phoenix.-The first segment features Triple H's media conference call after NXT's debut on USA Network. He talked about the thought process that went into what to feature on the USA Network debut, Vince McMahon's involvement and reaction, whether the Full Sail venue is sufficient in the long-run for a national cable show setting, how the show was structured differently because of the split between USA and WWE Network, whether NXT is still developmental, utilizing cruiserweight on the show, and more.-Then comes an interview Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell conducted on July 26, 2019 which has never been heard before with Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore which was recorded in front of a live audience at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Weekend events in Waterloo, Iowa. at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. In this interview, he discusses a wide range of fascinating topics including being the initial trainer of some of the top stars of the last 20 years including great stories on early John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Batista, and The Rock. Did Cena come across as a future star right away? Was Lesnar a nice guy and hard worker early? What did he think when he would look at The Rock? What separates the top class of success stories from those who didn't end up making it from that same class in OVW? He also talks about ribs he played on Matt Striker, what lessons did he learn that he conveys to his students, the controversial aspects of the Eugene character and how it originated and was received, and more.-Then comes a panel discussion from July 27, 2019 which was recorded in front of a live audience at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Weekend events in Waterloo, Iowa. at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center which featured Gerald Brisco, Beth Phoenix, Bob Roop, Baron Von Racshke, and Thunderbolt Patterson. This snippet features Gerald Brisco talking at first about teaming with his brother and feuding with The Funks and Jay Youngblood & Rick Steamboat, then Beth Phoenix speaking about the transition from the Divas ear and her thought on women main eventing WrestleMania, who she thinks are top emerging stars today (outside of WWE), and her desire to see a culture in pro wrestling where kids can see a little bit of themselves in the product no matter their race, background, orientation, or otherwise. In the end, Baron Von Raschke sneaks in a joke about playing his imaginary sister Big Bertha on the air.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (8-29-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Bruce Mitchell, the PWTorch senior columnist and host of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They discuss key topics of the week and answer listener questions from the Mailbag. Topics include the Jon Moxley injury and the Pac replacement to face Kenny Omega, is Hangman Page ready to be a top six star for AEW, should WWE send reinforcements from Raw or Smackdown to add to NXT's roster, how bad was the Roman Reigns whodunit mystery, should WWE be focused on stars of the past when advertising the Smackdown debut on Fox, some viewership predictions for AEW vs. NXT on the Wednesday Showdown, should NXT stay at Full Sail, what is the fate of 205 Live, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-13-2014), PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss with live callers and emailers last night's Raw in-depth, Summerslam fallout, who's next for Brock Lesnar, history, and much more. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, more current events discussion including TNA's cable TV future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-27-2019), Wade Keller and guest cohost Bruce Mitchell interviewed with Sgt. Slaughter. Sarge has not done many interviews before, and none of this length and scope and depth. It took place in front of a live audience on July 26, 2019 at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame event at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. In this interview, Slaughter walks through his career from the start, going territory to territory, and character to character, detailing the highlights of his time in each territory and some of the big names he crossed paths with, butted heads with, wrestled again, or shared road trips with including Vince McMahon Sr., Vince McMahon Jr., Pat Patterson, Bob Backlund, Verne Gagne, Wally Karbo, Dusty Rhodes, Hulk Hogan, Iron Sheik, and so many others. It's one of those infrequent “must listen” interviews that the audience and hosts knew as it was happening was something special.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-15-2014), guest host Bruce Mitchell was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss the previous night's Raw, the odd Paul Heyman absence from Cesaro match, Battleground hype, is Roman Reigns as bad of a friend as John Cena, what was up with all those Network plugs, and much more with live callers. This includes the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.