WKPWP Interview Classic (5 Yrs Ago): Justin Roberts shares backstage WWE and Vince McMahon stories, Raw anniversary thoughts, top Raw stars

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

Wade Keller

Tv & Film, Sports, Leisure

3.9 • 903 Ratings

🗓️ 21 January 2023

⏱️ 118 minutes

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Summary

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-19-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Justin Roberts headed into Raw’s 25th Anniversary with backstage stories on his years in WWE, insights into what Vince McMahon is like behind the scenes, the Nexus angle he was part of, the rise of Daniel Bryan, and more Raw memories including the Biggest Names in Raw History and a look at WWE’s fan-voted list. Also, an update on what’s he up to these days in wrestling.

Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. Justin talks about why Vince McMahon is fascinating, top WWE memories including Daniel Bryan’s rise, surprising rules for women wrestlers, and more.

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0:00.0	Oh, he's cute. Mr. I can never sleep when I'm traveling. He's hugging his pillow like a sloth on a branch.
0:10.0	He couldn't sleep before. Now listen to him. Sounds like an elephant with a chest infection.
0:15.0	Well, they call him a dreamer. And now they're right.
0:19.0	All aboard, Mr. I can never sleep when I'm traveling.
0:23.0	Find all the comfort you need in the quiet lounge.
0:26.0	Piando Ferries, there is another way.
0:29.0	Ah, she's brilliant.
0:31.0	Miss, I finally got plans out the group chat. We get it. Four votes for a festival, three for a city break.
0:37.0	It's hard to adhere to everyone's needs. There's Betty with her oversized tent.
0:41.0	Sarah and her six foot eight boyfriend.
0:43.2	All right.
0:44.0	Roger Jr. and his dog, Roger Senior.
0:46.8	And don't get us started on Mel.
0:49.4	But, like a marriage counselor, she's the one keeping things together.
0:52.6	All aboard Miss I finally got plans out the group chat.
0:55.6	Keep everyone's plans alive when you travel with us.
0:58.0	P and O'Ferees, there is another way.
1:00.0	In 2012,
1:04.7	NXT, NXT transitioned into the developmental system and ultimately the brand you see today.
1:10.1	On the Torch VIP podcast,
1:11.9	NXT eight years back, we'll be taking a weekly look
1:15.6	at this page in the next time's early history.
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