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Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 14 and 17, 2010.On the May 14, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Brian Hoops features calls and discussion on last night's TNA Impact, TNA booking, a caller debate on the Samoa Joe-Matt Morgan set-up, Kevin Hall & Scott Nash winning the TNA Tag Titles, WWE's line to a wrestler "creative doesn't have anything for you," history of mid-card titles, TNA needing to clean up mid-card title picture, drop Global Title and add TV Title?, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the Dixie Carter shoot interview, the Sacrifice PPV line-up, Nostalgia News, and more.Then on the May 17, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill includes discussion from calls, emails, and chat room on tonight's WWE Raw, how the Bret Hart vs. The Miz match could play out, giving away PPV matches on free TV before the PPV, what does commercial-free actually mean?, ROH as a potential challenger to WWE, what ROH needs to become a bigger player, future ROH champion, TNA budget issues, real issue with who TNA will be cutting, TNA Sacrifice review, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss finishes and angles from the PPV, where Kurt Angle fits into storylines, King of the Mountain predictions, TNA booking four weeks of TV this week, Jack Swagger vs. Big Show, 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 to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 30 and May 3, 2010.On the Apr. 30, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill interacted with phone callers, emails, and chat room questions on WWE's annual business meeting, WWE's PPV buy drop explanation, International WWE biz, the WWE Draft, PWTorch Poll on next to feud with Cena and Swagger, TNA's ratings & replay ratings, TNA's future management & on Spike TV, how Jim Ross could fit in, Awesome Kong's feud with Bubba, Kong's interview today, women's wrestling, weekend wrestling preview, and more. The previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow discussion includes a complete review of the PWTorch Poll on who should feud with Jack Swagger on Smackdown, the state of the Smackdown brand, Christian's potential push, and more.Then on the May 3, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net took live calls on the breaking news regarding TNA Impact moving back to Thursdays, with a detailed breakdown of the pros and cons, the possible spin, the possibility of ever getting back to Mondays, and more. Also, live calls ask about Jim Ross, TNA taking Impact on the road, The O-Zone segment, the Love Sponge-Kong controversy, and much more. In the 18 minute previously VIP-exclusive AfterShow, Powell and Keller discuss the WWE Draft results with our picks for winners and losers, possible feuds for Chris Jericho and Jack Swagger, Big Show as a PPV headlining babyface, 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 (5-6-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing Ray Rowe of ROH, now Erik of the War Raiders. They discussed his then-current ROH run, his near-death motorcycle accident, wrestling training, and more. Then PWTorch's James Caldwell joined Pat in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow covering the big news stories of the week.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 Apr. 21 and 22, 2010.On the Apr. 21, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they take live calls on various subjects including R-Truth being blown up, the MacGruber cast being in-character on Raw, TNA's plans to institute a contenders ranking system, Jim Ross's prospects of going to TNA or staying in WWE, Triple H's win on Raw on Monday, the WWE Draft, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they answer email questions on Eric Bischoff's stint in WCW, Nitro's success, and more draft talk.Then on the Apr. 22, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on the WWE Draft, with a special WWE Draft special marching through the entire WWE Roster, plus breaking news analysis and calls on the six WWE releases, who might end up in TNA, Mickie James's future, Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas?, and more. The VIP Aftershow includes the completion of the WWE roster run-down looking at Draft prospects on staying/moving to Raw and Smackdown.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back ten years (4-22-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing former WWE writer/published author Brian Solomon who had a new book, "Pro Wrestling FAQ." He shares stories about Vince McMahon and working in WWE including interviews with a ton of wrestlers during his time there including Chris Benoit speaking about his love of his family and how shocked he was at what happened later. Also, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discuss the latest news, events, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/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 Apr. 6 and 7, 2010.On the Apr. 6, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller fielded phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on TNA Impact's awful show on Monday night including a ludicrous angle with the Knockouts Champion, Jack Swagger's push on Raw, breaking news analysis on the Raw & Impact TV ratings that came in during the Livecast, and more.Then on the Apr. 7, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill fielded phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on the TNA Impact timeslot change, last night's WWE NXT, the keg carry, Daniel Bryan's promo and latest loss, predictions on the NXT Final Four, David Otunga's performance on Raw, futures for Kofi Kingston and John Morrison, an interesting scenario for a C.M. Punk babyface turn down the line, Why Eric Bischoff gets a pass for health issues in WCW, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, Caldwell & McNeill answer listener questions on Samoa Joe's future in TNA or WWE, the next independent star to be signed by WWE, whether Jim Ross will sign with TNA, a little NFL talk, 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. 31 and April 1, 2010.On the Mar. 31, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on the TNA Impact ratings dropping significantly, whether they will move up an hour, if WWE Raw will go to three-hours of that happens, the major Smackdown Spoiler for Friday's show, Positives & Negatives on the decision, the key to Randy Orton's success as a babyface, a defense of the Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon match, Smackdown's future on MyNet, how to fix TNA, when they will reach a breaking point, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & McNeill answer listener questions from the McNeill Mailbag, analyze the NXT ratings, and McNeill Sings The Hits!Then on the Apr. 1, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller, he fielded phone calls for 60 minutes on a variety of subjects including who might replace Shawn Michaels as the most reliable four-star match producer, more complaints about TNA, the prospects of Jim Ross staying in WWE or perhaps going to TNA, thoughts on the next breakout star in WWE, Chris Jericho on color commentary, Gabe Sapolsky's falling out with ROH, 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 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 ten years (3-25-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring host Pat McNeill interviewing former WWE tag champion Trevor Murdoch with live callers and emailers. Plus, the final discussion before WrestleMania. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discuss the latest WrestleMania news, Mania Weekend events, 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. 17 and 18, 2010.On the Mar. 17, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest co-host Pat McNeill, PWTorch columnist, features live callers and emailers asking questions on a variety of topics including TNA Impact. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill preview the TNA Destination X PPV line-up and answer the McNeill Mailbag questions.Then on the Mar. 18, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and guest co-host PWTorch nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops has phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including discussion of whether TNA Impact should shift Monday timeslots, whether it will be viewed as a major mistake to go directly head-to-head, TNA's booking in reverse, the lack of "big arena" setting for Impact, whether Jim Ross will announce at WrestleMania 26, if his announcing on PPV could take away from TV, and more, plus the debut of Torch Trivia Thursday. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Hoops discuss WrestleMania build-up, the faults with the Bret Hart-Vince McMahon storyline, why they didn't need a storyline, plus Nostalgia discussion on Corsica Joe, Sandy Scott, Joe Hill, Gorgeous George, and the over-riding reason why older wrestlers are regularly in the news upon death and why it won't happen with the current generation of wrestlers.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 we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 3 and 4, 2010.On the Mar. 3, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill take phone calls and email questions throughout the live 60 minutes on a variety of topics starting with WWE NXT, predictions on March 8 ratings, the C.M. Punk-Rey Mysterio feud, an idea for how to end Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker with a twist, and more. Also, in the 16 minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the McNeill Mailbag returns with Pat and Wade answering VIP member questions from the Pat McNeill Zone.Then on the Mar. 4, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops responded to phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including an overview of "Mad Dog" Vachon in the Hall of Fame, HOF candidate Yea or Nay - Owen Hart, Dean Malenko, Ultimo Dragon, Yokozuna, Angelo Poffo's influence on the wrestling business, Rob Van Dam on March 8, potential changes on March 8, Vince McMahon's ego on March 8, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell and Hoops discuss Bryan Danielson on NXT, potential for Danielson vs. Chris Jericho down the road, AWA Hall of Fame, Roddy Piper's relationship with the Harts, 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 (3-4-2015) to our PWTorch Dailycast episode featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with Lance Hoyt with live callers talking his wrestling in Japan, being a GHC Tag Champion, WWE hot topics, House of Hardcore appearance that weekend, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, 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 Feb. 23 and Feb. 24, 2010.On the Feb. 23, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops has phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including last night's WWE Raw, WWE setting up Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker II and whether it's the right move, where Triple H falls in the mix, and Nostalgia questions on 1960s and '70s wrestlers who would be stars today, Bobby Heenan as a wrestler and manager, and The Giant in WCW. In the previously VIP-exclusive After-show, Caldwell and Hoops discuss the NXT debut tonight, Ric Flair in the news, and Fox News covering Flair's domestic dispute.Then on the Feb. 24, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill has phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including last night's NXT debut, in-depth discussion of the positives and negatives on NXT, Why Michael Cole might be on NXT, TNA Impact on March 8, rumors of a Hulk Hogan heel turn, TNA turns compared to WWE turns, questions on Kurt Angle, and Bret Hart or Vince McMahon possibly screwing the other. In the previously VIP-exclusive After-show, Caldwell and McNeill discuss the WrestleMania 26 hype, Jim Ross calling HBK-Taker, Dixie Carter Shoot interview, and rumor of TNA possibly drawing lowest buyrate ever.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back ten years (2-25-2015) to our PWTorch Dailycast episode featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with Steve Corino, an ROH announcer and former ECW champion including live callers. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-22-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former WWE and TNA lead play-by-play announcer Josh Mathews who discussed his time in WWE, why he departed, his path to TNA, his controversial Twitter exchange with Jim Ross, what he likes about TNA, what it's like to be shouted at by Vince McMahon, what his prep style was like in WWE, what he was liking about TNA, his Tough Enough experience, the departure of Samoa Joe, and his new podcast about men's fashion. Live callers and email topics are sprinkled in.Then in a bonus interview from earlier in the month (2-11-2015), Pat McNeill interviewed former WCW wrestler The Stro. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell talk the latest news, events, 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. 16 and Feb. 17, 2010.On the Feb. 16, 2010 episode, PWTorch's Travis Bryant 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 the previous night's Raw, the Bret Hart car angle, the flat Elimination Chamber hype, whether Raw's 3.6 cable rating was a sign of success or failure, some notes on TNA booking, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, we talked about the new information regarding WWE NXT and ways WWE could make this work and screw it up.Then on the Feb. 17, 2010 episode, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill joined Wade to take caller and email questions on topics in the news including the last ECW episode, what we knew about NXT, Impact ratings crashing during the show last week, the Elimination Chamber, Christian's future, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they discuss the good and bad that could result from Raw vs. Impact starting March 8 and debate the brand split's usefulness in 2010.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 (2-13-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked current WWE happenings with ex-WWE announcer (late 2000s) Jack Korpela and ex-Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio host John Arezzi (late-1900s through mid-2000s) including the Daniel Bryan-Roman Reigns dilemma, NXT Takeover's main event, Brock Lesnar's value to WWE, how WWE reacts to crowds behind the scenes, and more.Then in a bonus interview from earlier in the month (2-4-2015), Pat McNeill interviewed "Road Warrior" Animal and Justin Credible with live caller questions.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 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 3 and Feb. 4, 2010.On the Feb. 3 episode, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill joined Wade taking live calls, email questions, and chat room questions on a variety of topics including Vince McMahon announcing the end of the ECW brand, the future of that show rebranded, the Smackdown Elimination Chamber match (spoilers), The Miz's future, the potential of another WWE PPV based out of the UK, and more.Then on the Feb. 4 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined Wade taking live caller questions, email questions, and chatroom questions on a wide range of topics including Hulk Hogan, TNA's future, the latest Eric Bischoff Torch Talk comments on UFC, ECW's future, Brian Gewirtz, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back to two early episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from 15 Years Ago. First, on the Jan. 27, 2010 episode, Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Pat McNeill talk about the breaking news of TNA Impact going back to Monday nights on March 1. How will WWE react? How should they react? Plus a wide variety of caller questions including a discussion about the merits of casting wrestlers as babyfaces and heels instead of tweeners.Then up next on the Jan. 28, 2010 episode, PWTorch's Brian Hoops joined Wade to take live calls and talk about a wide span of subjects. Those included Steve Corino, the AWA, whether the heel-face structure is necessary or best, heel commentating as a lost art, and current events, plus a call from Jonny Fairplay of "Survivor" fame.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 jump back to another early episode of the PWTorch Livecast from 15 Years Ago (1-20-2010). Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They talked with live callers for an hour on a wide variety of topics including the Royal Rumble, Shawn Michaels-Undertaker, five-star matches, who's better between Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair overall, TNA referring to fans at TV tapings as "cast members," and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, more talk about TNA's Sunday PPV and TNA's general creative direction, thoughts on Jon Heder and the idea of wrestling managers making a comeback, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back to another early episode of the PWTorch Livecast from 15 Years Ago (1-13-2010). Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talk about emerging stars in TNA and WWE, compare the efforts of TNA compared to WWE this past year, look at some future potential main eventers and their pros and cons as future stars, plus a variety of caller topics. Desmond Wolfe (Nigel McGuinness) and The Young Bucks are mentioned. The VIP Aftershow answers chat room questions from listeners, plus some NFL playoff conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back to episode 6 of the PWTorch Livecast from 15 Years Ago (1-6-2010). Wade Keller and cohost Pat McNeill features 60 minutes of live conversation with phone calls discussing more angles coming out of Monday night's big Raw vs. Impact battle including more ratings info. Then comes the previously VIP-exclusive "Aftershow" with Pat and Wade talking about more subjects for another 11 minutes.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.
Today we jump back ten years (12-17-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talking live with wrestling agent/promoter Bill Behrens. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back ten years (12-10-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill and PWTorch contributor Jim Valley where they talked live with wrestling announcer/promoter Kevin Gill of JCW and the "King of the Indies" WrestleMania Weekend tournament. Plus, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more including Charlotte losing her debut on Raw as they hyped she'd be in a featured match on NXT, A.J. Styles heading to ROH's PPV, TNA's 12 Days of Christmas merchandise specials, thoughts on the new Impact logo, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-3-2014), Pat McNeill interviewed ROH tag champion/PWG champion Kyle O'Reilly with live calls and emails. O'Reilly talked about whether he ever was in a situation where a finish to match changed during a match, how many hours should a wrestlers train per week when going to a wrestling school, a match that he was disappointed in, his goal to improve his character and promos after focusing primarily on being skilled from bell to bell, what he thinks his future in pro wrestling would be, what era he'd most like to have wrestled in if he could switch to another time, and much more with live callers, emails, and chat room interactions on various ROH and other topics.Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell, they discussed the latest news, events, and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's 10 Yrs Ago Livecast Flashback episode on the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast feed, we present the Nov. 19, 2014 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast live call-in show with guest host Jim Valley and cohost Pat McNeill. They talked with live callers about all of the big news of the day including TNA's new TV deal, a look ahead to Survivor Series, Jim Ross and the GFW, and more. And in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Pat and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussed the latest news, events, 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 (11-5-2014), Pat McNeill interviews former WWE/TNA/ECW wrestler Rhino with live calls and emails including the inside story on Vince McMahon stopping his match against Tajiri, the length of live indy events, thoughts on Miz, and more. Also, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, 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 (10-29-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talking live with Al Castle of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and Scott Fishman of the Miami Herald with insights into the PWI 500, Brock Lesnar vs. The Rock possibilities, Survivor Series, and more. Plus, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with Pat and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back ten years (10-8-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host Pat McNeill interviewing former OVW, ECW, and TNA wrestler Shelly Martinez (ShellyMartinez.net). Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Pat was joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back ten years (9-24-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host Pat McNeill interviewing former WCW star Disco Inferno with insights into the Monday Night War and backstage WCW stories. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back ten years (8-27-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host Pat McNeill interviewing James Harris, who wrestled as "Kamala the Ugandan Giant," covering numerous subjects about his years in the WWF and other promotions, knowing Rock as a little kid, Undertaker, Fabulous Moolah, Daniel Bryan, disappointment over missing out on early WrestleManias, Scandar Akbar, more. Plus, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back ten years (8-13-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host Pat McNeill interviewing Roderick Strong with live callers. They discuss ROH, DGUSA, criticism of his promos, locker room stories, and more. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of the latest news, events, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back ten years (8-6-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing Chris Hero and former TNA announcer Todd Keneley along with PWTorch columnist Sean Radican. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back ten years (6-18-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing former TNA tag team Christopher Daniels and Kazarian about leaving TNA, their future in wrestling, new comic book, and more. Then, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined McNeill for the previously-VIP-exclusive Aftershow discussing the latest news and events.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back ten years (5-15-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast featuring Pat McNeill interviewing former WWE star Trevor Murdoch and former WWF star Fred Ottman a/k/a Typhoon with live callers and emailers. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of WWE's new TV deal, the ramifications, effect on WWE Stock, and more, plus Live Events.
Today we jump back ten years (4-2-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill and his guests, former WWE wrestler Gangrel and former TNA personality and CBS Survivor celebrity Jonny Fairplay. Gangrel evaluates John Cena as a top star and talks about why he didn't return to WWE. Lots of other topics were covered with live callers and emailers. Plus, the previously VIP=exclusive Aftershow with McNeill, Fairplay, and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell breaking down a huge WrestleMania Weekend.
Today we jump back ten years (3-5-2019) to Pat McNeill's interview with Steve Corino sharing vintage ECW stories, some thoughts on ROH vs. NJPW, Jim Cornette, Jeff Jarrett's start-up, and more. Also, James Caldwell joins Pat for the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow to talk current events that week in pro wrestling.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue preview next weekend's WWE Royal Rumble.Then we jump back ten years (1-22-2014) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with former WWE Tough Enough'er/recent TNA Gut Check'er/current SHINE women's wrestler Ivelisse Velez with live callers and emailers on a variety of topics including her Shine Title match this Friday on WWNLive.com, Tough Enough & Cameron stories, whether wrestlers try to curry favor with promoters, why she's not pursuing MMA right now, and much more. In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell break down the latest news, Live Events Center, and preview the Royal Rumble.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue look ahead to WrestleMania and ask the burning questions about The Rock.Then we jump back ten years (1-15-2014) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with former WWE wrestler Gene Snitsky. He discussed his wrestling and non-wrestling projects, his thoughts on the WWE product, John Cena road stories, working with Kane, "Baby Killer" storyline, working with Jim Cornette, and much more including live caller and email contributions.In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of the latest news and events.
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-10-2014), Wade Keller was joined by Jake "The Snake" Roberts who gave his thoughts on his return to WWE the previous Monday on Raw, which top wrestler he thinks he could help, a Royal Rumble update, latest on his sobriety, his relationship with Vince McMahon, old WWF, Mid-South, and Stampede memories, and much more including live phone calls and email questions.Then in a bonus interview conducted by Pat McNeill, Joel Gertner from ECW talks about that weekend's Extreme Rising return, ECW stories, and more from the mailbag.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick and Tom's Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and is joined by guest cohost Sean Plichta filling in for Tom Colohue. They discuss the return of The Rock and the implications it has for WrestleMania, the Fatal Four-Way for Roman Reigns's Undisputed Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble, Logan Paul vs. Kevin Owens on the horizon, and Royal Rumble Predictions.Then we jump back ten years (1-1-2014) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring Pat McNeill's interview with former WWE manager/wrestler Armando Estrada. Estrada talks about his WWE run, working with WWE Creative Team members, insight on 2014 in pro wrestling, and much more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell break down the latest news and events to begin 2014.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/3276210/advertisement
Today we jump back ten years (12-11-2013) to PWTorch columnists Sean Radican and Pat McNeill interviewing independent wrestler A.R. Fox and CZW owner D.J. Hyde. Included is insight on and a discussion of CZW's "Cage of Death" show that upcoming weekend, CZW's polices in the area of wrestler health, and much more with live callers. Plus, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Pat is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to break down the latest news, events, and 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/3276210/advertisement
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