Vince McMahon

SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the June 8, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discussed with [...]

Today we jump back 15 years to the June 8, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discussed with live callers various "scandals" this week - Matt & Jeff Hardy, Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior, and Vince McMahon's craziness. Also, they discuss Monday's Raw, next week's ill-fated All-Star Raw, why WWE is promoting three-hour Raws over their next PPV, mistakes made with R-Truth, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler's dynamic on Raw, the Urban Wrestling Federation's debut, old-school ECW, and more topics. In the VIP Aftershow, they dove into the McNeill Mailbag for a look at questions including historical good & bad "giants" in wrestling, PPV buy calculations, and other 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 podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (3-10-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomes Brian Fritz, who interviewed Vince McMahon this week at the press conference announcing WrestleMania was coming back to Orlando, Fla. next week. He talks about his history in wrestling reporting, his approach to interviewing Vince McMahon, in person impressions of Vince at age 70, Roman Reigns’s push, the video game/pro wrestling connection, and speculation on the WM33 line-up and where various returning injured names might land, who among the new crop could be featured, and what’s likely for John Cena, Undertaker, and Roman Reigns. A mix of questions via email and phone call were included. Then, in a bonus segment from the previous day, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill welcomed former WCW star Disco Inferno back to the Livecast for a full-length interview discussing the latest pro wrestling happenings, his philosophy on what’s wrong with today’s wrestlers, working with upcoming stars, and more topics with live calls and emails. 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 ten years ago (3-1-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions looking at last night’s Raw, the addition of WWE Roadblock to the schedule, Undertaker’s promo with Vince McMahon, Stephanie’s follow-up to Shane, Y2AJ, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed Dean Ambrose, ROH’s PPV and roster depth, Lucha Underground’s new distribution deal, TNA Impact and the EC3-Matt Hardy feud, 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 podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (1-28-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former WWF, WCW, and TNA creative team writer Ed Ferrara. He talks about stories working with Vince McMahon during the Attitude Era, the Survivor Series ’98 Rock turn, his transition to WCW and why it didn’t work out, working with A.J. Styles and Samoa Joe in TNA and thoughts on them in WWE/NXT, and passionate thoughts on NXT’s current product and why he’s such a fan. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support .

This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the May 25, 2000, episode of SmackDown from Evansville, Indiana. The McMahon-Helmsley faction is running scared as The Undertaker returns to SmackDown on his motorcycle, chasing Vince, Shane, and Brisco throughout the arena! We also discuss Tommy's growing burnout during this period and his realization that he needed to make an "exit plan" from the chaotic world of WWF creative. Plus, we break down: - The Rock's hilarious segment where he whispers a "secret" to Vince McMahon before slapping him in the face. - Kurt Angle, Edge, and Christian delivering "Cheap Heat PLUS" by mocking Bobby Knight and the Indiana Pacers. - The official formation of Team Xtreme as the Hardy Boyz save Lita from a powerbomb by Essa Rios. - Chyna looking dominant in a Tag Team Title match against Edge & Christian. - Crash Holly continuing his feud with the APA, ruining their beer and paying the price. - A messy finish involving The Godfather, Dean Malenko, and Perry Saturn. Join us for another deep dive into the peak of the Attitude Era! Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell! 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Tommy's Burnout: Why He Started Planning His Exit 8:06 - Welcome to Evansville: The "Roberts Municipal Stadium" 9:13 - Discussing Crowd Sweetening on SmackDown 11:46 - Undertaker's Return Recap & Re-establishing His Dominance 15:32 - The Undertaker Chases the McMahons with a Motorcycle! 21:01 - Vince McMahon Confronts The Undertaker 25:12 - Match 1: Eddie Guerrero & Chyna vs. Edge & Christian (Tag Titles) 28:57 - Crash Holly Ruins the APA's Beer 29:40 - Match 2: Faarooq vs. Crash Holly (Hardcore Match) 30:18 - Match 3: Chris Jericho vs. Hardcore Holly vs. Val Venis (No. 1 Contender) 34:52 - The Rock Slaps Vince McMahon! 37:03 - Match 4: Matt Hardy vs. Essa Rios 39:54 - The Hardyz Save Lita / Birth of Team Xtreme 42:04 - Backstage: Triple H volunteers Shane to fight Undertaker 42:47 - Match 5: The Dudley Boyz & Too Cool vs. T&A & DX 48:11 - The "Too Cool" Dance Party (with The Dudleyz!) 50:23 - Match 6: Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit 52:06 - Match 7: Bull Buchanan vs. Al Snow 53:48 - Backstage: Vince is Proud of Shane's "Grapefruits" 54:19 - Match 8: The Undertaker vs. Shane McMahon 55:36 - The Rock Returns to Help Undertaker! 56:49 - Sunday Night Heat Recap: Dean Malenko & The Hoes 59:23 - Final Thoughts & Outro Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social media http://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeEra http://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back brother!! Season 4 is here and ready to SMACKDOWN! WWE style. Binge ALL of Season 4 NOW on Patreon! We've seen this story before - a deeply traumatized child inherits their father's business and fills the void left by the adults that failed them with, what else… MONEY!!!! Rather than spend time examining his emotional shortcomings, Vince McMahon creates an alter ego, Mr. McMahon, to live out his darkest fantasies. But what happens when the CEO of a public company is also the greatest heel of all time? Find out as Becca and Adam step into the Hell in a Cell of the business of professional wrestling and battle through 60 years of the stinkiest secrets of World Wrestling Entertainment. CW: Drugs, Sexual Abuse Links: Support the podcast Pics in our Substack Read Ringmaster by Josie Riesman Now It Can Be Told: Those Pro Wrestlers Are Just Having Fun 2003 Vince McMahon on Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Federal Prosecutors Investigate Vince McMahon Sex-Trafficking Allegations