Podcast appearances and mentions of john piermarini

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-14-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed John Piermarini, a former member of WWE Creative, who discussed Payback's Fatal Four-way, Rusev, Billy Corgan-TNA, C.M. Punk's UFC status, how WWE can create their own Ronda Rousey, could Jon Jones type of character work in pro wrestling, and more.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 (1-30-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked in-depth with WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini who provides his analysis and insights on a crazy week for WWE and Roman Reigns, plus behind the scenes machinations of WWE with travel, producers, script checklists. Live callers throughout add their points of view and ask questions.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 (12-12-2014), Wade Keller interviewed ex-WWE Creative Member John Piermarini & MMATorch editor Jamie Penick about the prospects of C.M. Punk in UFC and possibility of a Brock Lesnar return to UFC, plus NXT Takeover, Roman Reigns, and more.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 (10-31-2014), Wade Keller interviewed John Piermarini, an ex-WWE Creative Team member who took listeners inside booking meetings with Vince McMahon, plus how are expenses covered for writers on the road, Bray angle analysis, and more with live callers.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 (9-5-2014), Wade Keller interviewed ex-WWE creative team member John Piermarini who explained what shouldn't be assumed about leaked Raw script, dealing with Steph backstage, how promos were actually written, planned, practiced, his thoughts on Roman Reigns's push so far and specifically could accelerate his growth as a character, how would Triple H run WWE differently creatively than Vince McMahon, what's missing from Brie-Nikki angle so far, and much more. It's a fascinating two hours of insights from someone with first-hand backstage knowledge and experiences in WWE.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 (6-6-2014), PWTorch editor interviewed ex-WWE Creative Team Member John Piermarini. They go in-depth with reaction to the Seth Rollins turn, Money in the Bank and Summerslam speculation, lots of backstage insights from his days on writing team, and much more with live callers and email questions.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 (3-7-2014), Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini who gives eyewitness backstage stories on the Bret-Shawn reconciliation in 2010, how did WWE handle Punk-Chicago and Taker-Lesnar on Monday, looking ahead with Bryan after WrestleMania 30, how should wrestles conduct themselves on social media and talk shows regarding protecting their character, and much more including calls and email questions.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-31-2014), Wade Keller interviews John Piermarini, a former WWE Creative Team Member (2009-2010), who gives his take on the C.M. Punk-WWE departure, Daniel Bryan fan support, WrestleMania 30 line-up, Batista's return, and more with live callers questions. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, John gives his take on the potential return of Brock Lesnar to UFC, will Bryan be better off because of last five months, is Batista's drawing power overrated, and more including email questions from VIP members.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (11-29-2013), Wade Keller interviews first Matt Hardy who previews his main event match at WrestleCade tomorrow night in Winston-Salem, N.C. against Carlito in the main event, with a phone call run-in from Carlito's manager, Johnny Fairplay. Hardy also discusses the merits of WWE Writers as part of the current TV writing process. Ex-WWE Creative Team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini then joins the show to speak about the value WWE writers provide to the WWE Creative process and why writers sometimes get a bad rap. He and Keller discuss how a transition could take place to less scripted promos from wrestlers, and the pros and cons of such a decision.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3076978/advertisement

This week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (11-2-2018) features ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini with a 100 percent focus on women's wrestling in WWE. First, he provides behind the scenes insights on the time he worked behind the scenes in WWE for a couple years in the 2009-2010 area which included Mickie James, Alicia Fox, the Bellas, Beth Phoenix, Eve, Kelly Kelly, Gail Kim, among others. He talks about the attitude towards women's wrestling then and how women felt about how they were utilized. Then we review each match at Evolution and look at match order, what's next for Ronda Rousey, his take on the booking of Becky Lynch, and much more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3076978/advertisement

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (10-25-2013), ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini examines the hype for Hell in a Cell, Orton vs. Bryan, looking ahead to WrestleMania 30 and Royal Rumble, Undertaker's opponent, behind the scenes stores on working with Vince McMahon, Triple H, and Michael Hayes, and much more including live callers and email questions. This includes the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with bonus topics.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3076978/advertisement

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-2-2013), Wade Keller talks with John Piermarini including deconstructing the Total Divas premiere from someone who has worked on reality TV shows and in pro wrestling, more insight in working with Vince McMahon on creative including advice on presenting ideas, how WWE has changed from his perspective since he was there in 2009-2010, WrestleMania 29 buyrate reaction, looking ahead to WM30, and much more including live calls and email questions.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3076978/advertisement

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-12-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by former WWE creative team member John Piermarini discussing WrestleMania 29 and the raucous crowd at Raw, plus a look back Legacy, a look ahead to WM30, and more with live calls and emails.

In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back to two interviews from ten years ago (3-1-2013). First up is Wade Keller's interview with Jake "The Snake" Roberts and then Wade's interview with ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini.Jake detailed his road to recovery at DDP's house, detailed how Scott Hall was doing in his recovery, and reflected on his bad choices and his dreams for the future. A remarkably frank telling of his road to DDP's "accountability house" including why DDP made him get rid of his t-shirts when he first arrived. Live caller questions and emails, too.Then Piermarini discussed hot topics including the Vince McMahon to Triple H power transition behind scenes, Swagger/Zeb controversy, WM29 hype, Miz's babyface turn, WM30 speculation, Undertaker's streak, and more including live calls and emails.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (7-6-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini and former WWE World Champion Jack Swagger. The focus of the interview is on the dynamic and creative process between a WWE Creative Team member and a wrestler. Do the same writers usually work with the same wrestlers? How did John and Jack become friend and how did that help the creative process? What was it like working with Vince McMahon as part of the overall process? What were some of their favorite storylines including the Real American gimmick? They go behind the scenes on the process of creating ideas, pitching ideas to management and Vince McMahon, and how it then makes it onto the air. Insight into Pat Patterson, Dutch Mantel, and others.Then in a bonus Interview Classic from five years ago (6-27-2012), we present Jim Valley's interview with former NWA Champion and birthday boy Tommy “Wildfire” Rich. He talked about his new wrestling school, his controversial thoughts on Jerry Lawler, his time in ECW, why his NWA title reign was so brief, and his time as the hottest star on cable TV.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-29-2012), Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini (2009-2010), who returned to the show for the first time this year. He reacted to major stories this week and biggest stories so far this year including the John Cena-Rock dynamic, the push of Brock Lesnar, the Cena divorce, Cena's nine year old fan's comment this week, his reaction to last night's Impact, and much more all from the perspective of someone who worked closely behind the scenes with Vince McMahon and current top stars.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from ten years ago with former WWE creative team member John Piermarini. They discuss the final hype for Summerslam on Raw, the fact that only four matches have been announced, predictions for the show, and more related to Sunday's PPV, plus they take live calls for an hour. In the 30-minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they discuss whether there's any sense of real heat between WWE regulars (Punk, Orton, Cena) and The Rock based on latest comments aimed at one another, and analysis of Jim Ross's return and Alex Riley's babyface push.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (7-14-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller's interview with former WWE Creative Team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini. They discuss the C.M. Punk-John Cena match at Money in the Bank, Daniel Bryan's surprise Money in the Bank win including who in particular in power likely pushed for his win, the Triple H-Vince McMahon angle on Raw and where it might lead, and more including live calls on a variety of subjects including what changes Triple H might make, R-Truth's push, and much more. In the VIP Aftershow, must-listen insight into life after TV tapings and the how the writers, producers, and wrestlers do and don't intermingle, and whether the mood is different after good or bad PPVs and TV. And finally, fascinating insight into the relationship former WWE booker Pat Patterson has with Raw's lead writer Brian Gewirtz and other WWE creative team members.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from ten years ago (7-1-2011). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller's interview with former WWE creative team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini who discusses the C.M. Punk promo in-depth with insight from a former writer who has worked with Punk and Vince McMahon. They also take live calls mostly on the Punk promo, but other topics too. They also react to the new Sting character in TNA, plus Keller opens with a commentary on last night's Impact.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from ten years ago (3-10-2011). On this episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomes special guest cohost John Piermarini, former member of the WWE Raw writing team during 2009 and 2010. They take calls for one hour featuring Piermarini's perspective on WrestleMania 27 hype and wide array of questions including developmental talent, the Daniel Bryan firing, Undertaker catching on fire, Shelton Benjamin's potential return, Hornswoggle being booked, pitching ideas to Vince, whether WWE is softening the PG rating, and more. In the 45 minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Piermarini answers VIP member questions from the VIP Forum and email including the Piggy James angle, whether a John Cena turn might be in the cards and ever was before and how he'd turn him, plus much more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic with John Piermarini, a former member of WWE Creative, who discusses Payback’s Fatal Four-way, Rusev, Corigan-TNA, C.M. Punk’s UFC status, how WWE can create their own Ronda Rousey, could Jon Jones type of character work in pro wrestling, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (1-30-15) featuring ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini who provides his analysis and insights on a crazy week for WWE and Roman Reigns, plus behind the scenes machinations of WWE with travel, producers, script checklists. Live callers throughout add their points of view and additional topics.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an "Interview Tuesday" edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini. He gives his impressions of where WWE, AEW, NXT stand after watching latest TV shows after not being an ardent viewer of the product for a while. He gives his take on last night's Raw including the Rusev-Lana divorce angle, Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens, Aleister Black, and more. He also evaluates the presentation and vibe of AEW Dynamite and many of the wrestlers including Cody, Chris Jericho, Jurassic Express, and Jon Moxley. Then he evaluates NXT's current top crop of talent including the upsides of Keith Lee compared to Matt Riddle and how he believes Vince McMahon would value each of them on Raw or Smackdown, Cameron Grimes, Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley, and Shayna Baszler.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (12-12-2014) featuring ex-WWE Creative Member John Piermarini & MMATorch editor Jamie Penick discussing the prospects of C.M. Punk in UFC and possibility of a Brock Lesnar return to UFC, plus NXT Takeover, does Vince McMahon watch NXT, Roman Reigns, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a new Mailbag on the latest happenings in WWE, AEW, and NXT, plus a special Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (11-4-2014) featuring John Piermarini, an ex-WWE Creative Team member who takes listeners inside booking meetings with Vince McMahon, plus how are expenses covered for writers on the road, Bray Wyatt angle analysis, and more with live callers.

Guest John Piermarini is a software developer, a cookie delivery entrepreneur (yes, you read that correctly) and a restauranteur. In 2017, he leaped when he opened up Fare Well, a restaurant out of a shipping container in Boston’s Seaport district. This wasn’t the first leap he took in his career. After finding out he didn’t love being a software engineer at IBM, Piermarini took his first venture into the food industry by opening Sweet Idea, a late night cookie delivery business which operated from 2012 to 2015. After Sweet Idea, Piermarini was recruited by Mei Mei to manage their new Boston Seaport location out of a shipping container, the very same location that would later become Fare Well. At Fare Well, John Piermarini works with local New England farmers to make honest to goodness food for the people of Boston. Discover more Boston Speaks Up at Boston Business Journal's BostInno: www.americaninno.com/boston/boston-speaks-up/

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Classic episode from  five years ago this week (9-5-2014) featuring Wade Keller's interview with ex-WWE creative team member John Piermarini who tells what shouldn't be assumed about leaked Raw script, dealing with Steph backstage, how promos are actually written, planned, practiced, his thoughts on Roman Reigns's push so far and specifically could accelerate his growth as a character, how would Triple H run WWE differently creatively than Vince McMahon, what's missing from Brie-Nikki angle so far, and much more. It's a fascinating two hours of insights from someone with first-hand backstage knowledge and experiences in WWE.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Classic episode from eight years ago this week featuring Wade Keller's wide-ranging interview with ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini. They discuss the C.M. Punk-John Cena match at Money in the Bank, Daniel Bryan's surprise Money in the Bank win including who in particular in power likely pushed for his win, the Triple H-Vince McMahon angle on Raw and where it might lead, and more including live calls on a variety of subjects including what changes Triple H make say, R-Truth's push, and much more. In the Aftershow, previously just for VIP members, John presents must-listen insight into life after TV tapings and the how the writers, producers, and wrestlers do and don't intermingle, and whether the mood is different after good or bad PPVs and TVs. And finally, fascinating insight into the relationship former WWE booker Pat Patterson has with Raw's lead writer Brian Gewirtz and other WWE creative team members.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Classic episode from just over five years ago featuring Wade Keller's two hour interview with ex-WWE Creative Team Member John Piermarini hosted by Wade Keller. They go in-depth with reaction to the Seth Rollins turn, whether Jeff Jarrett was a visionary compared to Paul Heyman and Gabe Sapolsky, Vince McMahon struggling to embrace guidance from writing team, Batista-Daniel Bryan controversy, Money in the Bank and Summerslam speculation, who he'd have in the bull pen if Roman Reigns didn't work out as then new top star in WWE, lots of backstage insights from his days on writing team, and much more with live callers and email questions.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Classic Saturday episode from just over five years ago featuring Wade Keller's interview with ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini who gives eyewitness backstage stories on the Bret Hart-Shawn Michaels reconciliation in 2010, how did WWE handle C.M. Punk-Chicago and Undertaker-Brock Lesnar on Monday, looking ahead with Daniel Bryan after WrestleMania 30, how should wrestlers conduct themselves on social media and talk shows regarding protecting their character, and much more including calls and email questions.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Classic Saturday episode from just over five years ago with Keller's interview with ex WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini featuring his take on the Punk-WWE departure, WrestleMania 30 line-up, will Bryan be better off because of last five months, is Batista's drawing power overrated, and more including live calls and email questions from VIP members.

This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" features PWTorch editor Wade Keller's Nov. 29, 2013 interview five years ago this week first with Matt Hardy who previews his main event match at WrestleCade tomorrow night in Winston-Salem, N.C. against Carlito in the main event, with a phone call run-in from Carlito’s manager, Johnny Fairplay. Hardy also discusses the merits of WWE Writers as part of current TV writing process. Ex-WWE Creative Team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini then joins the show to speak about the value WWE writers provide to the WWE Creative process and why writers sometimes get a bad rap. He and Keller discuss how a transition could take place to less scripted promos from wrestlers, and the pros and cons of such a decision.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" featuring ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini with a 100 percent focus on women's wrestling in WWE. First, he provides behind the scenes insights on the time he worked behind the scenes in WWE for a couple years in the 2009-2010 area which included Mickie James, Alicia Fox, the Bellas, Beth Phoenix, Eve, Kelly Kelly, Gail Kim, among others. He talks about the attitude towards women's wrestling then and how women felt about how they were utilized. Then we review each match at Evolution and look at match order, what's next for Ronda Rousey, his take on the booking of Becky Lynch, and much more. Support PWTorch when you shop Amazon by starting at www.pwtorch.com/amazon and support  Become a PWTorch VIP member where all of our podcasts go ad-free plus you get tons of VIP-exclusive podcasts daily and thousands of hours of archives at www.pwtorchvipinfo.com. Get a free Harry's Razor Kit (a $13 value) by going to www.Harrys.com/pwtorch.

This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" features an interview conducted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller on August 2, 2013. This "Interview Friday" episode of the PWTorch Livecast with John Piermarini includes deconstructing the Total Divas premiere from someone who has worked on reality TV shows and in pro wrestling, more insight in working with Vince McMahon on creative including advice on presenting ideas, how WWE has changed from his perspective since he was there in 2009-2010, WrestleMania 29 buyrate reaction, looking ahead to WM30, and much more including live calls and email questions.

This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" features Wade Keller interviewing former WWE creative team member John Piermarini discussing WrestleMania 29 and the raucous crowd at Raw, plus a look back Legacy, a look ahead to WM30, and more with live calls and emails.

Inside Pulse Wrestling Radio relaunched last night 7:30PM EST with an exclusive interview with former WWE creative team member John Piermarini. John spoke in-depth about his time in WWE including his thoughts on The Miz, the Nexus angle, Jack Swagger's World title win and so very much more. Check out one of the most detailed and inside interviews Inside Pulse has ever conducted!