Podcasts about wwe creative team

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-3-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Matt McCarthy, an ex-WWE Creative Team member, who detailed his in-person experience at WM31 weekend, his previous Hall of Fame backstage role, Roman Reigns's future, Stephanie McMahon's philanthropy Tweet, Justin Roberts' open letter, and more with live callers mixed in.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we flashback five years (4-2-2020) to a special edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with ex-WWE Creative Team member and professional stand-up comedian Matt McCarthy to preview WrestleMania 36. They first discuss whether WWE fans will think the empty-arena augmented WrestleMania presentation worked out okay or are fans going to be saying the whole thing should have been cancelled or postponed. Also, will WWE just go too far with post-producing now that they have that freedom since the matches aren't live? Also, their reaction to the idea of fans being put on the screen to react to in-ring action as WWE is considering doing. Then they march through the entire announced line-up for WrestleMania and talk about what is likely to happen and the pros and cons of various finishes and approaches including Brock Lesnar vs. Drew McIntyre.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 (3-13-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy with an analysis of the march to WrestleMania - Daniel Bryan's fall, Roman Reigns's rise, Undertaker-Bray Wyatt, Sting-Triple H, U.S. and IC titles, and more including live callers and email topics.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 (2-27-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosted a celebrity panel discussion with Jonny Fairplay of TNA and Reality TV fame and ex-WWE Creative Team member Andrew Goldstein discussing the week in WWE including a ton of thoughts on the hype so far for the top WrestleMania 31 matches including Sting-Triple H, Stewart-Seth, Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan dynamic, Randy Orton's awful return on Monday, and more. Live callers and email topics were sprinkled in.Then, in a bonus segment, a Mailbag edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-27-2020) with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They answer mailbag questions on Goldberg's big win earlier today, did Fiend sandbag the Jackhammer, thoughts on AEW not having a show WrestleMania weekend, the fall of Lucha Bros. stock, Velveteen Dream's confusing character, Samoa Joe's suspension, EC3's lack of push, the new NWA Squared Circle concept, perils of WWE PPVs moving off WWE Network, 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 (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 (10-10-2014), Wade Keller interviewed ex-WWE Creative Team member (2011-2012) Matt McCarthy discussing why NXT is his favorite wrestling show, Brock Lesnar's future, how to push Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins, insights from days in WWE, does Vince McMahon even like 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 episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (9-24-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ex-WWE Creative Team member Jason Allen to review WWE Smackdown with live callers and answer mailbag questions including the rushed Kevin Owens-Roman Reigns angle, Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan forming a team, Sasha Banks attacking Becky Lynch, more short jokes at Chad Gable's expense, and more from the “season finale” of Smackdown as it ended its run on USA Network. They also talk with an on-site correspondent who attended in San Francisco, Calif. with what happened before and after Smackdown TV, plus anecdotes from commercial breaks and assessing crowd responses and a review of Chase Center.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-13-2019), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy with a focus primarily on previewing the WWE Clash of Champions PPV line-up, with an examination and critique of the storylines building up the matches. Matt also goes behind the scenes to how Vince McMahon operates when it comes to developing, augmenting, and stubbornly sticking to certain storylines. They also answer Mailbag questions and look ahead to the AEW vs. NXT battle and the Impact Wrestling news. With Matt, we go to fun places including references and analogies to “Watchmen,” “The Simpsons,” “Breaking Bad,” Nicolas Cage, and Dave Chappell.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 (8-15-2014), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy who offers insights on being backstage for the first Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena match at Extreme Rules, plus an in-depth Summerslam preview, analysis of angles leading up to Summerslam, thoughts on Roman Reigns's push, what WrestleMania 31's main event might look like, and many more backstage stories and insights.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (7-24-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ex-WWE Creative Team member Jason Allen to discuss WWE Smackdown. They take live calls first, then talk with an on-site correspondent from Miami, and close with the mailbag segment. They discuss the Kofi Kingston-Randy Orton hype, the latest with Kevin Owens and Shane McMahon, the peculiar (to be nice) Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose segment, Shawn Michaels on Miz TV interacting with Dolph Ziggler, Charlotte's intriguing Summerslam statement, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-18-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast cohost Cameron Hawkins to review Raw with live callers and answer mailbag questions about Stomping Ground hype, the latest Firefly Funhouse, changes in the production of the show, and more. Mid-show, they are joined by our on-site correspondent from Los Angeles, ex-WWE Creative Team member and We Watch Wrestling cohost Matt McCarthy, who talks about off-camera 24/7 shenanigans, the Becky Lynch vs. Lacey Evans dark match main event, the Main Event TV tapings before Smackdown with Dana Brooke getting bloodied and injured, and crowd size and enthusiasm, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this Interview Classic episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-14-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Matt McCarthy, an ex-WWE Creative Team member.LIST OF TOPICS COVERED...As a professional stand-up comedian, he evaluates R-Truth's 24/7 Title reign and ideas for others with the 24/7 Title including Bob Backlund.What's not working for him with the Bray Wyatt's "Firefly Funhouse."The sloppy narrative structure of WWE including a story about a proposed "Kane Cam" that Vince liked.Vince's attitude toward the approach he takes when people push for changes internally.Vince's attitude toward writers pitching matches and the main rule he has for booking a match.A detail Triple H pays attention to when it comes to matches being announced on TV that Vince McMahon doesn't.His reaction to the Jon Moxley and Batista comments in recent weeks about the creative process, including his suggestions on how to change certain things but why certain aspects Batista and Mox took issue with are baked into the system for better or for worse.Examples with Chris Jericho trying to make the creative process work for them including a time he sat in with Jericho inVince McMahon's office making his pitch to change things in his aborted feud with Randy Orton.How some creative writers get disengaged or demoralized and work within the system instead of fighting it.The choices AEW has to make with the tone of the product and if the undercard should match or contrast the main event storylines and tone.Whether AEW should start from scratch introducing characters or assume that fans either have knowledge or in this binge-watch era will research them on their own.Orange Cassidy's presentation on the indy scene and how it's changed.His thoughts on AEW Double or Nothing from attending live.Which wrestler he'd pluck from WWE and send to AEW.And more fascinating backstage insights from his time in WWE, great historical pop culture references that relate to pro wrestling, and more topics about the larger wrestling scene including his excitement for this fall when everything changes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-5-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ex-WWE Creative Team member Jason Allen to review Smackdown. They talk to live callers and answer mailbag questions on Undertaker-Goldberg, Super Showdown hype, Kofi Kingston-Dolph Ziggler, the 24/7 Title including the under-ring cam, Alexa Bliss's personality shift since last night, and much more including insights from Allen regarding R-Truth's name brainstorming session in 2008, why segments like the under-ring-cam end up on social media or WWE.com, and other insights from his time behind the scenes in WWE.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-14-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by special correspondent Jason from Australia to review Raw with live callers, on-site correspondent details from London, and emails. In a fascinating break from the usual format for the post-show, the first caller spent nearly an hour sharing stories and insights on frustrations within WWE's creative team based on his recent evening spent with three current WWE Creative Team members who were drinking and venting about Vince McMahon. Then they continued with more callers reacting to tonight's Raw, Money in the Bank developments, the women's contract signing segment, Sami Zayn vs. Braun Strowman, Miz TV with Roman Reigns, and more. Then Wade and Jason review on-site correspondent notes from London and finally answer mailbag questions.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2019), Wade Keller interviews Court Bauer, current MLW promoter, ex-WWE Creative Team member, and Podcast Network leader discussing a wide array of topics including YouTube's value to wrestlers and promoters, MLW's ongoing expansion, WWE's shrinking ratings and overall financial health, Vince McMahon, the XFL, AEW's place in market, and much more.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-2-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Allen, a former WWE Creative Team member. They talk about WWE's p.r. challenges with their announced return to Saudi Arabia, how Vince McMahon might react to falling ratings, are falling ratings and Saudi Arabia trips related, could the Women's Evolution be hurting WWE ratings, and more. Plus Mailbag topics on whether the MITB winner should choose to cash in at WrestleMania, should WWE overhaul their production crew and vision for presenting WWE, is Ricochet worse off after the Superstar Shake-up, and more.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (2-29-2019), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy. They discuss WrestleMania 35 Weekend, key matches at WrestleMania 35 including top matches to look forward to, a professional comedian's take on the Braun Strowman vs. Colin Jost/Michael Che saga, the prospects of AEW and what their niche ought to be compared to WWE, some Titan Tower memories as WWE prepares to move its headquarters, and more.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-27-2014), Wade Keller interviews that year's new WWE Hall of Fame member Scott Hall discussing when he found out about the Hall of Fame, his recovery from addiction, and more. And then in part two, ex-WWE Creative Team member Chris DeJoseph joins the show with fascinating backstage insights on WrestleManias 21-26 plus WM30 and WM31 predictions.

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 Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-14-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost ex-WWE Creative Team member Jason Allen to discuss the Charlotte-Becky-Ronda-Vince drama this week, would WWE or AEW trade Seth and Kenny, can WWE heat up Seth Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar for WrestleMania, Mailbag questions, and more.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-7-2014), Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team Member Court Bauer featuring his take on C.M. Punk's future with WWE, Daniel Bryan's push, prospective WrestleMania 30 line-ups, WWE Network chances, and more including live callers 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.

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

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-3-2014), Wade Keller was joined by ex-WWE Creative Team members Matt McCarthy and Andrew Goldstein and Justin Credible reviewing 2013 and looking ahead to 2014 including bold predictions, WM30 line-up options, 2013 busts, WWE Network thoughts, TNA's future, and more. This is part two of two and was originally VIP-exclusive.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 (1-3-2014), Wade Keller was joined by ex-WWE Creative Team members Matt McCarthy and Andrew Goldstein and Justin Credible reviewing 2013 and looking ahead to 2014 including bold predictions, WM30 line-up options, 2013 busts, WWE Network thoughts, TNA's future, 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/3076978/advertisement

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-20-2013), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Seth Mates who discusses in great depth and detail the original plans for the revamped World Hvt. Title in 2002, who was originally supposed to get the title, and how it ended up around the waist of Triple H, and what was supposed to happen then that didn't. Plus early Brock Lesnar stories and speculation on whether had he stuck around it would have affected John Cena's and Batista's pushes. Also, Michael Hayes, WrestleMania 30, the booking of Daniel Bryan, and so 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 five years ago (12-14-2018), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy with a preview of that Sunday's WWE TLC event including Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte vs. Asuka, Daniel Bryan vs. A.J. Styles, Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose, and more including backstage insights and anecdotes on the WWE creative process and Vince McMahon in particular.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 Interview Classic episode from five years ago (12-8-2018) features an interview with former WWE Creative Team member Dave Lagana who looks ahead to 2019 changes with All Elite Wrestling, the latest on the NWA, ROH signings, declining WWE ratings, Dynamite Kid memories, more.Then in a bonus segment from five years ago (12-8-2018), Rich Fann's "Deep Dive" features Zack Heydorn as they delve into the world of entrances for wrestlers. In addition to the skeleton of an entrance, Zack and Rich discuss modern entrances, wrestlers who do “a bit too much” with their entrances, and what could take a good entrance and make it great – particularly wrestlers who can show more personality outside of wrestling than they can en route to the ring.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 (12-6-2013), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team Member Chris DeJoseph discussing WWE Network plans, WrestleMania 30 line-up, Chris Benoit conspiracies, Stephanie McMahon's new title, how Triple H differs from Vince McMahon creatively, 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/3076978/advertisement

This week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (11-16-2018) features ex-WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck who previews Survivor Series, reacts to Becky Lynch injury, Charlotte-Rousey, Bryan's heel turn, Lesnar-Bryan prospects, and backstage insights.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 five years ago (10-26-2018) features ex-WWE Creative Team member Jason Allen previewing Evolution, reaction to Saudi Arabia news, thoughts on Roman Reigns leukemia announcement and how that affects the Raw babyface roster, and more. Then in the Mailbag section, they discuss the prospects of Undisputed Era getting involved with DX, the upside of Ricochet compared to Velveteeen Dream on the main roster, could Brock Lesnar beat Braun Strowman to set up a Seth Rollins WWE Title win, any chance Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch closes out Evolution, examining Roman Reigns's fan reaction compared to backstage personality, might WWE have women tone down action to protect Rousey-Nikki Bella and is that done in other circumstances, plus Smackdown 1000 video package choices.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 (10-8-2013), ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy (2011-2012) talks about what Vince McMahon is like to work for, life as a WWE writer, Daniel Bryan's rise, The Rock backstage's demeanor, tons more in this wide-spanning nearly three hour exclusive interview with live phone calls and email questions. PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell participates for part of the show including a discussion on comic books relation to pro wrestling culturally and in terms of heroes and villains and plot lines. McCarthy had not done any other interviews with any pro wrestling reporter or podcast since leaving WWE a year ago.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 (10-8-2013), ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy (2011-2012) talks about what Vince McMahon is like to work for, life as a WWE writer, Daniel Bryan's rise, The Rock backstage's demeanor, tons more in this wide-spanning nearly three hour exclusive interview with live phone calls and email questions. PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell participates for part of the show including a discussion on comic books relation to pro wrestling culturally and in terms of heroes and villains and plot lines. McCarthy had not done any other interviews with any pro wrestling reporter or podcast since leaving WWE a year ago.This is the second of two installments. This portion was originally the VIP-exclusive Aftershow.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 (9-27-2013) with ex-WWE Creative Team member Alex Greenfield, Alex provides backstage insight into Stephanie-Triple H dynamic, what's Randy Orton really like, why did Vince McMahon pick on Jim Ross, thoughts on today's WWE storylines, what TNA needs to do to get ahead, what he would do next with the Wyatt Family, is Kevin Dunn good or bad for Vince McMahon, how is a WWE script written, and so much more. Live phone calls and email questions throughout.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 (9-14-2018) with ex-WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck, he previews Hell in a Cell from top to bottom including extended discussions on Becky Lynch's character, Braun Strowman's heel turn, the prospects of Roman Reigns as a babyface, Asuka's portrayal, the pros and cons of a long title reign for Samoa Joe or A.J. Styles after HIAC, insight into Vince McMahon's approach to booking certain characters, 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/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

This week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-26-2013) features Dan Madigan, a former WWE Creative Team member in 2004 and 2005 who was around for WrestleMania 20. He talks about his first time meeting Vince McMahon, odd McMahon quirks, the crazy Vince "burrito story," what Triple H's interpersonal skills were like, how Vince reacted to his pitch for a Nazi character for John Heidenreich, the process of writing "See No Evil" for WWE Films, what he thinks WWE did wrong in their approach to entering the movie industry and what Vince said his goal was initially, thoughts on the Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar debacle at WM20, backstage impressions of John Cena, Undertaker, JBL, and Randy Orton, and much more. He also talks about a Kickstarter project based around a graphic novel series starring Ultimo Dragon.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 (6-21-2013), with ex-WWE Creative Team member Chris DeJoseph (a/k/a Big Dick Johnson) who talked about current events in WWE including Daniel Bryan's push, Mark Henry behind the scenes, the Prime Time Players, Miz's awful persona right now, the weird McMahon family drama on TV, the USA Network-WWE dynamic, Daniel Bryan, and much more. Also, insight into the planning and execution of the Rated R Superstar sex show with Edge and Lita.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 five years ago (6-1-2018 & 6-8-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed ex-WWE Creative Team Member Jason Allen on the tenth anniversary of his time with WWE in 2008 talking about these topics:Life as a writer, how he got his job, what it was like on the first day, how he adapted to the lifestyle, why it came to an end, and various fascinating anecdotes about the creative process and big names he worked with.When he realized life as a WWE writer might not have been a good long-term fit including a conversation on a plane with Mick Foley about his doubts.Insights into some happenings in WWE in 2008 including John Cena's “Poopy” incident with JBL's limo.The Mike Adamle disaster.Insight into Vince McMahon's quirky Million Dollar Giveaway on Raw and how people reacted internally.Do writers check out online reviews of their shows.How it was difficult to watch veteran wrestlers be a shell of themselves backstage when the cameras were off.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 (5-17-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Andrew Goldstein. They discussed Extreme Rules predictions, Fandango, WWE cutbacks, Gimmick Matches, Squash Matches, John Cena, road stories, WWE's top brawlers list, Vince McMahon, and 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, 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 (3-2-2018 and 3-9-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team member Kristian Harloff who talks about these topics:Working for Stephanie McMahon back in 2001 when Stephanie was just beginning her run as Head of Creative.Stories about creative veterans he worked with including Paul Heyman, Bruce Prichard, Michael Hayes, and Brian Gewirtz, plus Vince McMahon himself.How he got the job, why he didn't last, and more behind the scenes insights.Comparing WWE's attempt to get Roman Reigns over as a top babyface to movie stars whom the studios pushed but were rejected by fans and how it worked out, and why it matters less to Vince McMahon than movie studio execs when fans don't obediently eat what they're fed.How he missed the bulk of the John Cena Era of WWE during his hiatus from following WWE and how he perceives him now that he's back watching the product.His impression of working behind the scenes with Steve Austin and The Rock when they were the top stars prior to Cena's emergence.Whether Rock is perceived as a wrestler-turned-actor or an actor who once dabbled in wrestling.How did the production and format of Raw feel different now than 17 years ago when he was part of the creative team behind the scenes, including the vaunted WrestleMania Sign.How does having a kid as a fan change how he looks at the pro wrestling product?Then at the end, a special Wade Keller Mailbag bonus section including what could be the WrestleMania roles for Braun Strowman and Elias and what is wrong with Smackdown and can it be fixed?

Reports of Vince McMahon returning to WWE creative have been denied by multiple wrestling reporters but why has the story now been reported on two separate occasions? WWE has also released Wrestlemania 39 promotional material that has fans questioning his status in the company as well. The rumors started circulating online on Wednesday, but Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp consulted with WWE sources "that would be in the position to know" and stated that "these fears are unfounded." PWTorch's Wade Keller also claimed that he had been told Vince is not back on creative. Vince McMahon had returned to WWE in January as Executive Chairman, but Paul 'Triple H' Levesque is currently the head of creative, with Vince deferring to him.  Also, the latest developments in WWE's plans for WrestleMania 39. Despite fans' vocal support for Sami Zayn to headline the event, WWE officials have deemed him not yet ready for the main event stage. Instead, the company plans to feature an Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns as the main event. However, during this past week's WWE Raw in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, WWE was worried about the possibility of Zayn chants interrupting Cody's promo, so they had Paul Heyman quickly come out and interrupt him. We'll delve into the potential implications of this move and what it could mean for WWE's plans going forward.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-25-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team members Court Bauer and Andrew Goldstein. They discuss these topics: Royal Rumble preview, backstage stories about past Royal Rumble, Vince McMahon, TNA ratings, and much more with live calls throughout the show. This is a fascinating show with tons of insight into the inner-workings of WWE and how the Royal Rumble is put together and executed.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they continue their discussion including the Paul Heyman-Stephanie McMahon dynamic with backstage stories and predictions on Heyman's future with WWE, how Brian Gewirtz got into power and behind the scenes stories on how he could hold court among dignitaries at meetings, and email questions including how meticulously the Rumble is booked in terms of elimination order, how pre-scripted are John Cena's promos and who has helped him with them over the years, why are some wrestlers on Smackdown instead of Raw, and the best "saves" when things went wrong.

In this week's Interview Classic episodes from five years ago (1-26-2018 and 2-2-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews two former WWE Creative Team members.First, Wade's interview with ex-WWE Creative Kevin Eck who gives behind the scenes details on Royal Rumble production and the 2012-2014 events including management and Vince McMahon attitudes toward various wrestlers who were pushed at the time including Sheamus, C.M. Punk, Batista, Daniel Bryan, Ryback, and Drew McIntyre, and then a preview of this weekend's Rumble.Then, Wade's interview with ex-WWE Creative Team Member John Piermarini who talks about stars he worked with eight years ago and evaluates their progress, plus he reacts to Ronda Rousey signing, this year's Royal Rumble results, and more.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (1-5-2018 & 1-12-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a double-header. First, the second part of his two-part interview with Diamond Dallas Page who provides insights on Triple H, Chris Jericho, Eric Bischoff, Jake Roberts, Scott Hall, Dusty Rhodes, Michael Hayes, and Tom Zenk. This show dropped originally on Jan. 5, 2018.Then in part two, Wade presents his latest interview with ex-WWE Creative Team member Andrew Goldstein who discusses his time with WWE in the mid-2000s with insights on Vince McMahon, The Miz, the original brand split, John Cena, Roman Reigns, Samoa Joe's injury, the Women's Revolution compared to the women's scene in 2006, and more.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (12-22-2012), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team members Chris DeJoseph and Andrew Goldstein who review the year 2012 including their picks for year-end awards, provide fascinating and funny backstage stories about Vince McMahon and Michael Hayes, make their WrestleMania 29 predictions, and take live phone calls on a range of other topics including whether Ryback should have been booked to end C.M. Punk's title reign. Really good stuff here that helps you understand what goes on behind the scenes in WWE.