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Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 15, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Prowrestling.net's Jason Powell. They took live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including a focus on Sunday night's TNA Victory Road main event mess with Jeff Hardy vs. Sting, the previous night's Raw including the latest WrestleMania hype, and a variety of other subjects brought up by callers.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed in-depth most segments of Raw.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back ten years to the March 14, 2016 WWE Fastlane post-show featuring PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and Pat McNeill with live calls going in-depth on Raw three weeks before WrestleMania including hype for Hell in a Cell with Shane McMahon and Undertaker.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. 11 and 14, 2011.On the Mar. 11, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact, the hype for Victory Road, Mr. Anderson's promos on Impact vs. Before the Bell, Bully Ray's strong character definition, TNA overall lacking a foundation for their characters, a potential WrestleMania 27 line-up from top to bottom, the WM27 opening match, plus a good amount of ROH talk covering the State of ROH.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Raw in-depth and look ahead to Monday's Raw, discuss potential Rock-Cena-Miz booking scenarios at WrestleMania including a scenario where Miz walks out still WWE champion, plus discussion of the ill-fated NXT Season 5 that launched on Tuesday.Then on the Mar. 14, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers last night's TNA PPV, the Jeff Hardy situation in TNA and the lack of accountability in TNA, where TNA goes from here with Hardy, potential stipulation for Taker-Hunter at WrestleMania, Raw tonight, Snooki's involvement, Rock Tweeting on "face to face" with Cena, whether WWE is hurting Cena with the Rock feud, similarities & differences between UFC buying Strikeforce and pro wrestling buy-outs, Hulk Hogan the least marketable he's been since early 1980s, Abyss's TV future, 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. 8 and 9, 2011.On the Mar. 8, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Prowrestling.net's Jason Powell took live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including many aspects of last night's Raw plus last week's Impact.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed John Cena's latest rap response to The Rock, potential Cena heel turn, Dolph Zipper's move to Raw, and much more.Then on the Mar. 9, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussed with live callers Monday's Raw, Cena's promo, whether Rock should & will be live in the building on a future Raw before Mania, Raw & SD & Impact ratings, TNA's thrown-together PPV line-up for Sunday, Tuesday's Smackdown taping Caldwell attended live, whether Shelton Benjamin has a future in WWE, Hunter-Taker's placement on the WrestleMania line-up, NXT Season 5 and looking ahead to NXT6, McNeill's Live Events Center, Snooki on Raw next week, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they take McNeill Listener Thread Mailbag questions on WCW nostalgia, ugly wrestlers, Candyman, and other current topics.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. 4 and 7, 2011.On the Mar. 4, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact in-depth, breaking news analysis of Impact ratings & quarter-hour ratings, Impact looking big-league in an arena setting, Sting's return and evaluating him as TNA champion, Kurt Angle with an ax, the value of mid-card titles in 2011, plus tons of nostalgia topics including early '90s WWF scandals and Hulk Hogan in WCW. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they break down the Torch Newsletter back-issue from 20 years ago (Issue #110) and discuss Jim Duggan, Bob Armstrong, and other potential inductees into the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame.Then on the Mar. 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers Steve Austin and The Rock comparisons in Attitude Era vs. March 2011, how John Cena should respond to Rock on Raw, Austin's potential role at WrestleMania, guesses for Michael Cole-Jerry Lawler special referee, Snooki's involvement on next week's Raw, preview of Cena's response to Rock on Raw, perspective on Jerry Lawler-Jimmy Hart from Memphis and Andy Kaufman, how vital Vince McMahon was to Austin's success in Attitude Era, Sunny's Hall of Fame induction and whether she "deserves" it, Kane's random babyface turn, plus details on Keller's Torch Talk with DDP.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back five years to the Mar. 7, 2016 episode of "Wrestling Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks who broke down, with callers and emailers, the AEW Revolution PPV which featured Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley in the infamous Exploding Barbed Wire Death match for the AEW World Title, Darvy & Sting vs. Team Taz's Brian Cage & Ricky Starks, The Young Bucks vs. Chris Jericho & MJF, Rey Fenix vs. Jungle Boy, and a ladder match for the TNT Title including Cody Rhodes, Penta, Ethan Page. Topics include the post-main event dud, AEW's women's division, surprise appearances, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Mar. 4, 2016 episode with PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast discussing the latest WrestleMania Season news, TNA rumors, Hayabusa's death, and much more with live callers.Then the Mar. 7, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down Monday's Raw in the opening segment, then Caldwell took live phone calls on the latest Raw leading into WrestleMania.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back 15 years (3-10-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and special guest cohost John Piermarini, former member of the WWE Raw writing team during 2009 and 2010. They took calls for one hour featuring Piermarini's perspective on WrestleMania 27 hype and wide array of questions including developmental talent, Daniel Bryan firing, Undertaker catching on fire, Shelton Benjamin's potential return, Hornswoggle being booked, pitching ideas to Vince McMahon, whether WWE is softening the PG rating, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Piermarini answered 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.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. 2 and 3, 2011.On the Mar. 2, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss with live callers the top stories from Monday's Raw and Tuesday's NXT, why the Cena-Miz build-up has more issues than the promo content, referee for Cole-Lawler at WrestleMania (Austin?!), potential WrestleMania 27 announcers, where Brodus Clay could fit in on the main WWE roster, Johnny Curtis or Kaval on TV longer?, potential NXT 5 concepts (serious and not-so-serious), Dixie Carter as the face of TNA, McNeill's Weekly Live Events Center, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they discuss McNeill's TNA house show experience over the weekend and taken Listener Mail questions from the McNeill Zone in the VIP Forum.Then on the Mar. 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they take calls for an hour including Hilary Clinton's comments about pro wrestling, Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan's Twitter war, the history of dark matches in WWE and why they have them, TNA's TV format, Ezekiel Jackson's push, and more, plus in the VIP Aftershow a discussion on Greg attending the Raw TV event on Monday and his review of Chris Jericho's book.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 the Mar. 1, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discussed Raw from the night before, Triple H speaking, Rock appearing from across the country, John Cena making more gay jokes, Chris Jericho congratulating himself in third person, Raw's rating, and more with live callers.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 28, 2011.On the Feb. 25, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussed with live callers Sting, Sting, and more Sting related to WWE and TNA, the previous night's Impact and breaking news analysis of Impact ratings, potential new opponents for Sting in TNA, WrestleMania 27 and 28, where Mistico could fit in WWE long-term and where he might be one year from now, Chris Jericho's recent comments that he believes Chris Benoit nearly tore down the wrestling business, and more.Then on the Feb. 28, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed Smackdown's ratings surge, the approach Rock and John Cena were taking in promos, whether Miz was a third wheel, which wrestlers deserved to be in the WWE Hall of Fame who might not get in for other reasons, might Diesel return to WWE TV, 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 ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Feb. 26, 2016 episode with PWTorch's Travis Bryant of the PWTorch East Coast Cast hosts the Friday wrap-up in place of Bruce Mitchell with co-host Cameron Hawkins from the East Coast Cast with live calls and emails covering the week in wrestling.Then the Feb. 29, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw Post-Game Show with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. Then, live callers discussing Monday's Raw featuring the return of The Undertaker.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back five years to the Mar. 4, 2026 "The All Elite Aftershow." Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek ponder who would be the big surprise signing by AEW at Revolution on Sunday. They also discussed the entire Dynamite episode, including a surprising match from Shaq. Then it was time for listener emails and Revolution picks!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 24, 2011.On the Feb. 23, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Pat McNeill, they take a record number of calls most of the hour on the current events this week including WrestleMania, The Rock, Triple H-Undertaker, TNA's big surprise, WWE Hall of Fame, Seth Rollins call-up timeline, and more.In the VIP Aftershow, besides the McNeill Event Center update, they answer email and VIP Forum questions on other topics including whether the McMahons will ever be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame.Then on the Feb. 24, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers Mistico's breaking news signing with WWE right at the top of the show, then take numerous calls on Sting and his role in TNA, how it compares to being a one-off attraction in WWE vs. just another returning legend with the law of diminishing returns in TNA, TNA's Super Surprise Shocker on Impact, WrestleMania 27 with Triple H vs. Undertaker, what should be the WrestleMania main event?, Sheamus at WM, Awesome Kong, Who will be in the Hall of Fame first - Warrior or Jake Roberts, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the high level of interest in Sting, more on TNA's current product, Chris Jericho's future and how/when to reintroduce him, the overall state of WWE's product and concerns that Taker, Hunter, and Rock can't cover, plus 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. 21 and 22, 2011.On the Feb. 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed with live callers John Cena's potential response to The Rock on Monday's Raw, a full preview of Raw, Rock's role in WrestleMania build-up, vintage Rock interview for VIP members and historical perspective on Rock's career, a potential Michael Cole-Jerry Lawler WrestleMania match, how Christian could fit in the Edge-Del Rio WrestleMania build-up, concussion and steroid issues, wrestler health discussed in-depth, and more.Then on the Feb. 22, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell took ten live phone calls for most of the live hour on a variety of subjects including primarily a reaction to big angles on the previous night's Raw and looked ahead to WrestleMania. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they compared that year's WrestleMania to the previous year's line-up, plus frustration with TNA repeating the same mistakes and getting the same lousy results.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 17, 2011.On the Feb. 16, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss a variety of topics including The Rock and what might happen from here, Vince McMahon, the Mystery G.M., Undertaker video, and A.J. Styles, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the McNeill Mailbag includes a question on bad ring outfits.Then on the Feb. 17, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell took live phone calls for 60 minutes discussing The Rock's role at WrestleMania 27, whether Rock will wrestle down the road, how Rock could play a role in the potential Cena-Miz WWE Title match at WrestleMania 27, Rock's promo broken down related to Cena, two different scenarios to book Miz-Jerry Lawler at Elimination Chamber, 2011 Hall of Fame, the digital age affecting the pro wrestling business and future PPV business, why WWE made roster cuts in 2010, Tough Enough's mainstream appeal and why Miss USA was announced as the first contestant, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back fifteen years (2-18-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers Impact ratings, a variety of issues in TNA that came together to plague last night's Impact, the Elimination Chamber PPV on Sunday, likely direction of top matches at WrestleMania, Smackdown preview for tonight's show, how often Rock will appear on WWE TV and the risk of over-exposing him like Hart-McMahon last year, difference between nostalgia in WWE and using former stars in TNA, and much more. In the bonus Livecast, they take calls on Hart & HBK at WM22, why WWE doesn't use WCW matches or brands, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they looked at Chris Jericho in the media that week, asked whether Triple H and Jericho were on similar paths, and made Chamber PPV predictions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
In this week's Interview Classic podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (2-18-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Ethan Carter III (EC3) for a full hour live interview with live callers discussing his time in WWE Developmental, his experiences around Daniel Bryan, the TNA creative process this year, how worried he was about TNA's future, how much of his character is improvised by him, his picks for new TNA talent acquisitions, and more.Then, a bonus flashback (2-13-2016), PWTorch contributor Jim Valley presented episode #4 of the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” edition of the PWTorch Livecast with live calls and nostalgia featuring live talk with Memphis Wrestling historian Mark James, plus calls.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. 14 and 15, 2011.On the Feb. 14, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers tonight's Raw, predictions on the WrestleMania 27 guest host (The Rock, Barker, Bieber, someone bigger), plus why The Rock won't wrestle again, Triple H's potential return, Hunter's career on the line vs. Taker at WM27?, TNA's Against All Odds PPV and the incompetent things they do, putting the TNA Title back on Jeff Hardy, Jerry Lawler's family situation and how WWE will address it on Raw, WWE financials announced on Thursday, potential 2011 WWE Hall of Fame candidates, a second/third-generation edition of NXT Season 5?, and more.Then on the Feb. 15, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discussed The Rock's return and his potential roles at WrestleMania, plus PPV pricing, Elimination Chamber speculation, Raw reaction, and in the VIP Aftershow TNA PPV talk, ideas for Vince Russo to improve without his crutches, Chris Jericho book review, and more thoughts on Raw and Rock.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. 10 and 11, 2011.On the Feb. 10, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, discussed the WWE Financials just released today, then take live calls with a lot of people chipping in on how WWE could improve business, plus WrestleMania predictions and speculation. In the VIP Aftershow they discuss TNA Impact's big angles last week.Then on the Feb. 11, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell took phone calls for 66 minutes on the previous night's TNA Impact, the Impact ratings, Eric Bischoff's show-opening promo capturing everything wrong with TNA's writing, WrestleMania 27 lacking star power, how WWE can quickly try to make up for a lack of marque "this is WrestleMania" matches, a potential Triple H vs. Undertaker WM27 match, more buzz for WM28 right now, how WWE can build for WM28 using this year's Mania, a potential WrestleMania 27 card with attraction matches involving Big Show and Wade Barrett, top Black pro wrestling stars of all-time, Sting's all-time best opponents, Vader in the early 1990s, DDP stalker angle in WWE, whether WWE and/or TNA will restore secondary titles, 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 the Feb. 9, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss with live callers WrestleMania 28 announced for Miami and whether The Rock is the leading candidate as the 2012 Hall of Fame inductee, WrestleMania 27 match possibilities involving Undertaker, theories on why the 2/21/11 video could be Sting, where Sting could fit in in TNA, the WrestleMania guest host mystery likely being Rock, The Ultimate Fighter (Brock Lesnar) vs. Tough Enough (Steve Austin) this spring, TNA's PPV this weekend, McNeill's Live Events Center, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they take McNeill VIP Mailbag questions on potential WrestleMania celebrities, all-time best Raw TV matches, Shawn Michaels as a future Tough Enough trainer, 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 to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Feb. 12, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in pro wrestling focusing on Daniel Bryan's retirement and Titus O'Neil's suspension with live calls and emails.Then the Feb. 15, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill host the Raw post-game show breaking down the top news from Raw. Then, live calls and emails for the remainder of the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back five years to an episode of the "Wrestling Night in America" Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood breaking down NXT Takeover Vengeance Day including Finn Balor vs. Pete Dunne, Io Shirai vs. Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Martinez, GYV vs. MSK, Ember Moon & Shotzi Blackheart vs. Candice LaRae & Indi Hartwell, and Johnny Gargano & Kushida. Kelly Wells joins mid-show with his thoughts, and fills us in on the post-Takeover Triple H media call.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to the Feb. 8, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discussed with live callers Monday's WWE Raw in-depth from top to bottom, Sting likely shifting toward TNA rather than WWE, R-Truth's botch and a potential new heel gimmick for him, the mystery videos on Raw hinting at Undertaker - legit or swerve?, the mystery WrestleMania guest host - Rock or Brock a better host?, breaking news analysis of Raw TV ratings, Booker T's first week on Smackdown - is it a short-term or long-term gig?, Triple H's return - will it happen before or even after WrestleMania?, Michael Cole's heel role as an announcer, a debate in the Santino vs. Del Rio booking on Raw, and a ton more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Parks take more phone calls on Santino-Del Rio, Triple H, TNA's TV Title and whether they should hold a tournament, and more. They also discuss C.M. Punk's interaction with Cena and Orton on Raw, the overall state of WrestleMania 27 hype and build-up, Dolph Ziggler's role in the main event slot on Smackdown, predictions on who will be cut from NXT tonight, 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. 4 and 7, 2011.On the Feb. 4, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers TNA's "they" revelation on Impact, how the angle played out and how it could play out in future episodes, crowd reactions in the Impact Zone, an exclusive health update on Sir Oliver Humperdink from Brian, potential booking at Elimination Chamber leading to WrestleMania, how Mistico will fit in WWE, whether Alberto Del Rio's post-Rumble decision was announced too early, historically bad marquee matches at WrestleMania, role of managers in 2011, Lex Luger's ill-fated match to Summerslam '93, and other Nostalgia questions. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss two 20-years ago Torch Newsletters from the Flashback Series looking at WWF & WCW's business during war-time, WCW switching the World Title from Sting to Ric Flair, ol' Herb Abrams, Jeff Jarrett, and more.Then on the Feb. 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers Raw, Vince McMahon's potential short-term & long-term role, the CZW-Chikara viral video, Super Bowl and pro wrestling, Tough Enough, the direction of announcing, Michael Cole, Booker T on Smackdown commentary, Ric Flair, 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. 2 and 3, 2011.On the Feb. 2, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss with live callers a possible Undertaker-Sting match at WrestleMania, whether Sting will end up in TNA, "they" reveal on Thursday's Impact (non-spoiler discussion), WrestleMania 27 possible main events, hypothetical Kevin Nash Mania match, federal government's PPV piracy crack down, Miz-Morrison as a possible WrestleMania match, McNeill's Live Events Center, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they dip into the McNeill Mailbag for questions on historical TNA heel stables, historical falls from grace for top stars, Bobby Heenan, and much more.Then on the Feb. 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and columnist Greg Parks take phone calls on a variety of topics including more on WrestleMania's possibilities, Sting speculation, Daniel Bryan, Money in the Bank, and more. Plus at PWTorch Livecast callers also MMA fans? And in the VIP Aftershow, a review of a strong Smackdown last week and a review of the Top Ten WWE Misses of 2010 from Jon Mezzera's newsletter article.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "All Elite Aftershow." Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek began by talking some Impact Wrestling news, and then they hit on AEW news and take listener emails (which mostly make fun of Mike because Tom Brady won the Super Bowl). After that, they examine the latest episode of Dynamite.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Feb. 5, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in wrestling with live calls and emails covering WrestleMania 32, Lucha Underground, TNA, and more topics.Then the Feb. 8, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosted the Raw post-game show breaking down Daniel Bryan's retirement announcement in-depth. Plus, live calls and emails on other big topics from Raw.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 Jan. 28 and 31, 2011.On the Jan. 28, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican, they discuss with live callers a big weekend calendar including detailed previews of ROH & PWG in LA, DGUSA's three shows, Royal Rumble in Boston that Sean will be attending live, plus Royal Rumble winner and booking predictions, potential Rumble surprises, how WWE might get from the Rumble through Elimination Chamber to WrestleMania, potential WrestleMania main events from both brands, plus lots of TNA talk on their strong ratings, angles on the show, hype for Feb. 3., the issue of how women are portrayed in TNA and WWE, and much more.Then on the Jan. 31, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers Kevin Nash and Booker T returning to WWE at the Royal Rumble and how it affects TNA's Main Event Mafia angle, whether Nash and Booker T broke their word to TNA, the anticipated Royal Rumble fall-out on Raw, Alberto Del Rio winning the Rumble, pros and cons of the Rumble match, whether cute spots during the Rumble took away from Del Rio's win, the booking of Edge vs. Dolph Ziggler, the Randy Orton-John Cena staredown that generated no reaction, 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 Jan. 26 and 27, 2011.On the Jan. 26, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talked with ten callers on a wide range of subjects including the new Wade Barrett faction on Smackdown, a potential feud for C.M. Punk, ROH's TV future, Tough Enough battling the PG rating and Ultimate Fighter with Brock Lesnar, Awesome Kong, Mark Henry's push, Ted DiBiase's burial, Eric Bischoff-Torch exchanges, Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton, Linda McMahon's campaign, WWE dropping the HD price, and more. Plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they run down various Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania scenarios including potential Rumble surprises.Then on the Jan. 27, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed the Royal Rumble with callers for much of the show including various potential scenarios for the 40-man Rumble and title matches. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the discussed Smackdown in-depth including the Teddy Long angle, Dolph Ziggler's upside, The Corre, Smackdown's Rumble PPV hype, 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 the Jan. 25, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They took calls on the Royal Rumble and the previous night's Raw, Shawn Michaels Hall of Fame inductor candidates, and more with live callers. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed TNA and Triple H.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "Wrestling Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks who broke down, with callers and emailers, the WWE Royal Rumble PPV. Topics include Rhea Ripley's future, potential triple threat matches at WrestleMania, pushing new stars, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Jan. 29, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in wrestling with live phone calls and emails breaking down the week in wrestling covering Raw, TNA, WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and more!Then the Feb. 1, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw post-game show edition of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeillBecome 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 Jan. 21 and 24, 2011.On the Jan. 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops, they discussed with live callers TNA Impact from the previous night, breaking news analysis of Impact ratings, Impact storyline logic holes, WWE Hall of Fame, wide variety of Nostalgia questions on no. of promotions on TV 30 years ago, Rick Rude jumping from WWF to WCW, Ahmed Johnson, Midnight Express's recognition, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed more Hall of Fame topics and dive into two Torch 20 years ago Newsletter Flashbacks covering big stories from early 1991.Then on the Jan. 24, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed with live callers that night's Raw, the WWE business downturn WWE revealed on Friday, storyline & creative & marketing & promotion issues WWE was faced with, changes to WWE's business model, former WWE writer John Piermarini's Torch Talk and how his comments on WWE's week-to-week approach was played out on WWE TV right now, potential Royal Rumble surprise entrants, Triple H, booking Edge vs. Miz on Raw, almost all of WWE's current champions babyfaces, plus PWTorch editor Wade Keller calls in for a quick bonus chat around the 40:00 mark.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 Jan. 19 and 20, 2011.On the Jan. 19, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Pat McNeill, they take ten calls on a wide range of subjects including the new Wade Barrett faction on Smackdown, a potential feud for C.M. Punk, ROH's TV future, Tough Enough battling the PG rating and Ultimate Fighter with Brock Lesnar, Awesome Kong, Mark Henry's push, Ted DiBiase's burial, Eric Bischoff-Torch exchanges, Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton, Linda McMahon's campaign, WWE dropping the HD price, and more. Plus in the VIP Aftershow they run down various Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania scenarios including potential Rumble surprises.Then on the Jan. 20, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers Linda McMahon's potential 2012 Senate campaign, a lot of time spent discussing in-depth the various WWE, TNA, and independent wrestling styles, whether TNA can grow being a mix of old & new styles, the 2011 Hall of Fame, whether Eric Bischoff gets more flack than Vince McMahon for "stealing stars" in the 1990s vs. McMahon in the 1980s, Koko B. Ware in the WWE Hall of Fame, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "All Elite Aftershow." Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin by taking listener emails and wondering why Andrew doesn't like chocolate cake. After the food talk is over, emails take over the show for a bit, and then the guys get to their reactions from AEW Dynamite, including Shaq, Chris Jericho-MJF, and a lot more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back ten years to the Jan. 24, 2016 WWE Royal Rumble post-show. PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks break down the entire Royal Rumble PPV for two-and-a-half hours with live calls and emails, plus a live perspective from a Rumble attendee at the end. The show included a Royal Rumble that came down to Triple H and Dean Ambrose, plus Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch for the Divas Title, Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens, New Day vs. The Usos, 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 Jan. 17 and 18, 2011.On the Jan. 17, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers, WWE Raw, C.M. Punk's fan altercation on Sunday, Punk vs. Cena on Raw, the Royal Rumble expanding to 40 wrestlers, Tough Enough in a PG environment?, Lucha Libre USA, health issues in pro wrestling vs. MMA, 2011 WWE Hall of Fame undercarders, MVP in Japan, Jeff Hardy's legal case on January 20, and more.Then on the Jan. 18, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they took calls for an hour on the Royal Rumble taking shape, WrestleMania matches, happenings on Raw, the Eric Bischoff-Torch war of words, Triple H, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked about Santino's Cobra, John Morrison's push, Linda McMahon's political developments, 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 the Jan. 14, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops. They discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact in-depth, Impact ratings & quarter-hours, Mr. Anderson as TNA champion, Matt Hardy's first week in TNA, an overview of WWE's week of TV, the brand split and whether it's time to end the split, unifying the top titles at WrestleMania?, Kurt Angle/Jeff Jarrett storyline compared to the Chris Benoit/Kevin Sullivan and similar angles, Jim Cornette shoot DVD, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they reviewed Torch Newsletters #100 and #101 from the 20 years ago back-issues including Starrcade '90, Black Scorpion, Ole Anderson, Dusty Rhodes, and Paul Heyman picking a fight with LT that never materialized.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 Jan. 12 and 13, 2011.On the Jan. 12, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Pat McNeill were first joined by MMATorch's Jamie Penick to talk about Brock Lesnar coaching The Ultimate Fighter and various aspects of that story. Then they took live calls on a variety of subjects including Smackdown roster changes, TNA's new "They" storyline, and more, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they take listener email questions.Then on the Jan. 13, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers TNA Impact going on the road in February, the future of the X Division and a potential replacement if the X Division were scrapped, news & notes from the Impact tapings, possibility of Batista and Chris Jericho returning to WWE, future of Nexus, the Smackdown reset last Friday, lack of chemistry between Randy Orton and The Miz, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the X Division and Impact on the road stories more, and break down the 2010 Year-End Awards to evaluate Torch reader picks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Jan. 15, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in wrestling with live calls and emails talking Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns, anything else that contains the letter “r,” and more!Then the Jan. 18, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw post-game show edition of the PWTorch Livecast with Pat McNeill in the opening segment of the show. Then, live calls & emails with Livecast listeners on the final Raw before the Royal Rumble.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "Wrestling Night in America" from Jan. 17, 2021 hosted by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks with PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado for a full breakdown of the Impact Hard to Kill PPV. They also took calls and emails on the potential of a Daniel Bryan Rumble win, Dominik Mysterio in NXT, when Miz would cash in, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to the Jan. 11, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They took a record 14 phone calls in one hour on a wide variety of subjects including the previous night's Raw, the TNA Genesis PPV, Brock Lesnar signing on to coach The Ultimate Fighter, and much more. 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.
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 7 and 10, 2011.On the Jan. 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussed with live callers including Impact TV & ratings, ROH/WWE, HOF candidates, weekend PPVs, wide variety of nostalgia questions.Then on the Jan. 10, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers last night's TNA Genesis PPV, the headlines coming out of the PPV including Kurt Angle's apparent health concerns and Matt Hardy's performance, tonight's Raw and how WWE will follow-up on Cena-Punk/Nexus, the role of social media in pro wrestling & the workplace and how it relates to Bruce's comments about DGUSA and back-and-forth with Gabe Sapolsky over the weekend, a potential Mick Foley send-off match in TNA, the next chapter for Jeff Hardy, 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 Jan. 5, 2011 and Jan. 6, 2011.On the Jan. 5, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussed with live callers Monday's Raw developments, touch on big developments from Smackdown (brief SPOILER discussion), WWE facing a lawsuit with McNeill offering his legal expertise on the suit, possible WrestleMania 27 matches and the realistic possibility Undertaker could miss WM27, Brodus Clay on NXT, Ted DiBiase's increased intensity on NXT, John Cena's injury, TNA angles that are in bad taste and the inspiration for The Pope's character, the Weekly Live Events Center, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the Genesis PPV and break down why or why not to order the PPV, plus the McNeill Mailbag on historical flame-out main-eventers, Kozlov struggling to throw himself over the top rope on Raw, and a brief note on Sarah Palin's Alaska!Then on the Jan. 6, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discussed WrestleMania 27 possibilities, Randy Orton's WM27 standing considering his Royal Rumble match against Miz, Wade Barrett's future, Edge-Christian possibilities, Eric Bischoff's beef with the Torch, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked about the Hall of Fame class, Sting's WWE potential, covering WrestleMania, 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 to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Jan. 8, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up a huge week in wrestling to kick off 2016 with calls and emails. (Note: background noise during the first 10 minutes that clears up for the final 60 minutes.)Then the Jan. 12, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discuss the just-completed show, Royal Rumble hype, and more, plus live callers and emailers in the second-half of the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 10, 2021, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to review both nights of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 and the fallout. They also make Royal Rumble predictions, discuss TNA Hard to Kill PPV, Jay White's future, and more. They also answer phone calls and emails on ROH, WWE's use of the Legends on Raw, New Japan on TV in the USA, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to the Jan. 4, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They took calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including the previous night's Raw, Triple H's power behind the scenes and his interest in MMA, Daniel Bryan's prospects as a future headliner for WWE, comparing Joe and Punk's career paths, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they looked back at TNA's 2010 and what was gained or lost by the acquisition of talent, plus 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 Dec. 31, 2010 and Jan. 3, 2011.On the Dec. 31, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosted and chatted with live callers on WWE and TNA in 2010, big stories from both promotions, what ROH and DGUSA need to improve in 2011, TNA's year ahead in 2011, top matches for WrestleMania 27 & where Triple H and Sheamus fit in, the previous night's Impact, TNA overall in 2010, and much more.Then on the Jan. 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers that night's Raw, predictions for 2011, potential WrestleMania 27 matches and celebrities, WWE and TNA business at year-end 2010, Mitchell's annual Quiz returning for 2010, 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 the Dec. 30, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing with live callers possible ways to debut Awesome Kong in WWE, when she might debut, John Cena's injury, possible WrestleMania 27 main events & possible Mania events if Cena and/or Taker are inactive, Parks's live perspective on the Smackdown TV taping, lots of talk about WWE's mid-card (Jackson Andrews discussion), WWE's lack of continuity with Nexus storyline aspects and whether the loose strings will be addressed, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Eric Bischoff's role in TNA in 2010, TNA incorporating a concussion angle into storylines having nothing to do with anything, Immortal & Fortune's loose association, Genesis, Matt Morgan vs. Mr. Anderson, and some NFL and College Football talk to conclude the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.