VIP AUDIO 1/2 – 10 YRS AGO Bruce Mitchell Audio (12-2-05): Erratic Vince character, Steph’s influence, Russo book review, Jarrett-TNA (60 min)

January 2, 2016

SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, with host Wade Keller, discuss what the mindset is within WWE that is leading to such questionable decisions (such as using the term “nigga” on the air this week, the inconsistency of the Vince McMahon character as it relates to Eddie Guerrero, Stephanie McMahon’s obsession with who is leaking info from within WWE), and how the focus on quarterly stock performance is partially to blame. Plus, a preliminary review of Vince Russo’s new book, and the departure of Frank Dickerson from TNA management and another rant about Jeff Jarrett’s undercutting of the chance of TNA making it as a viable full-time alternative to WWE. […]

VIP AUDIO 1/2 – 10 YRS AGO Bruce Mitchell Audio (12-2-05): Flair’s road rage incident, Eddie storyline on Smackdown (68 min)

January 2, 2016

SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, with host Wade Keller, discuss in-depth the publicity in North Carolina this week regarding Ric Flair’s alleged road rage incident and the details of his divorce papers. Also, analysis of the Smackdown Special and the angle featuring Eddie Guerrero references and his car being blown up with references to Undertaker “rising from the grave.” Further analysis of what the mindset is within WWE that is leading to such questionable decisions (such as using the term “nigga” on the air this week), and how the focus on quarterly stock performance is partially to blame. Plus, a preliminary review of Vince Russo’s new book, and the departure of Frank Dickerson from TNA management and another rant about Jeff Jarrett’s undercutting of the chance of TNA making it as a viable full-time alternative to WWE. […]

VIP AUDIO 1/1 – WKH – Ask the Editor: WWE TV Title for lower card? Should WWE acknowledge wrestler histories more? (23 min)

January 1, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Ask the Editor format including these topics: Should WWE do more explicit acknowledging of where their current wrestlers got experience outside of WWE? Would introducing a TV Title for lower card wrestlers give Sandow and Slater types more to do and give more meaning to TV shows? […]

VIP AUDIO 1/1 – 10 YRS AGO James Caldwell Audio Update (12-1-05): Michaels, Cena, TNA departure, WWE Financials (42 min)

January 1, 2016

SUMMARY: This week, PWTorch columnist James Caldwell’s view from the front row includes a look at WWE’s financial report, where WWE is making up for lost TV advertising revenue, the reality of WWE generating enough web advertising to replace TV ads, how WWE inflated ratings figures, the millions of dollars being invested in WWE’s website, how Wall Street reacted to WWE’s earnings report, the potential for WWE to continue a positive trend the rest of the year, the use of Eddie on Smackdown, where the big picture problem overrides the small picture, the Smackdown title picture, why Shawn Michaels should be protected, Triple H and WWE paying attention to detail, John Cena’s marketing, brand ambiguity related to Big Show on Raw and Smackdown, TNA’s CEO leaving the company and what means for the company, why Jeff Jarrett’s face will be all over TNA programming now, why Dickerson’s departure could be devastating to TNA, the marketing of Jeff Jarrett, and more. […]

VIP AUDIO 1/1 – Mitchell Audio w/Keller, pt. 2 of 2: Email questions on NXT vs. ROH, Mulkeys, Jumping Bomb Angels, Hebner, Bryan (64 min)

January 1, 2016

SUMMARY: In today’s new Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2 of 2, features answers to VIP member email questions including these topics: What was the story with the Jumping Bomb Angels in the WWF in the 1980s? Is NXT more of a workrate promotion or built around top stars style promotion? Why does NXT get more buzz among the same type of fanbase than ROH? Where did the Mulkey Brothers jobber tag team from the 1980s come from? Is there any chance WWE is intentionally holding out Daniel Bryan until Roman Reigns get overs as a babyface? Is Earl Hebner a true Hall of Fame candidate? […]

VIP AUDIO 12/31 – 10 YRS AGO Sean Waltman Audio Talk, pt. 2 of 2 (11-21-05): Steroids and drug addiction (46 min)

December 31, 2015

SUMMARY: In this audio talk with Sean “X-Pac” Waltman, he gives his view on how big a difference steroid testing will have on physiques and says whether he believes mandatory time off for WWE wrestlers would help alleviate some of the problems that lead to family problems, drug abuse, and often death. He also talks about his latest battle with drug addiction. […]

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