Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows
PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosts post-show coverage following WWE Raw and Smackdown, featuring a rotation of guest cohosts from the wrestling journalism and podcast field, live on-site correspondents from arenas, live callers, and mailbag segments.
Episodes
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (10/14): Keller & Kline discuss Copeland's retirement announcement, Clockwork Carnage build, FTR-MCMG Best of Five
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Dennis Kline to discuss the three-and-a-half hour Dynamite/Collision episode including Adam Copeland announcing his plan to retire by the end of 2027 and also Christian Cage's injury. Then they discussed the Motor City Machine Guns showing up on Dynamite to little reaction and having a Best of Five match series with FTR. Then they discuss the buil
5 YRS AGO RAW POST-SHOW: Keller & Hazelwood's reaction to women’s tag, Big E-Drew, King and Queen, on-site report, was anyone likable on Raw
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Bruce Hazelwood to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. They discussed the hodgepodge of unsatisfying endings and predictable sequences throughout the show, how few wrestlers were positioned to be likable and admirable, the Ki
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (10/12): Keller & Machado talk Carmelo Hayes joining 946, WarGames potential teams, Breakker, Oba-Heyman, Cass, Graves
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout starting with Carmelo Hayes joining The 946 and how it affects WarGames teams. Also, the latest with Solo Sikoa, Chelsea Green, Oba Femi-Paul Heyman, Big Cass, Corey Graves, Chad Gable, Je'Von Evans, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker
5 YRS AGO DYNAMITE POST-SHOW: Keller & Fann & Krol: Two on-site reports, analysis of Full Gear developments including stellar Hangman promo
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-16-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by current PWTorch columnist Rich Fann and former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol to discuss AEW Dynamite, which included several Full Gear PPV developments, a standout babyface promo from "Hangman" Page, a Cody Rhodes-Arn Anderson cinematic video, Bryan
5 YRS AGO NXT ON USA POST-SHOW: Wells, Stoup, and Lindberg cover Carmelo Hayes cashing in title shot, Halloween Havoc taking shape, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-12-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Carmelo Hayes cashing in his title shot, the Halloween Havoc card taking shape, the lack of subtlety in high-concept gimmicks, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows-
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (10/9) - Wells & Corbridge talking final Money in the Bank hype, title change, Gunther decimates Danhausen, more
PWTorch's Kelly Wells and Eric Corbridge review WWE Smackdown including the latest main event destined to have no finish, a title change with potential repercussions for Charlotte, final hype for Money in the Bank, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
5 YRS AGO SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW: King of the Ring and Queen’s Crown begin, Edge picks HIAC for Seth match, Heyman runs down Lesnar, more
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (10-8-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Alex McDonald to break down WWE Smackdown with listener calls, emails, and an on-site correspondent. Discussion points include the success and failures of the King of the Ring and Queen’s Crown tournament matches, the weak de
5 YRS AGO RAW POST-SHOW: Keller & LeClair talk Austin Theory's debut, Becky Lynch's shift, Goldberg's latest death threat against Lashley
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-4-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Brandon LeClair to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. They discuss the latest WWE Draft picks and also how WWE missed some opportunities to make the draft execution more special. They also talk about the content of Raw in the
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (10/6): Zilem & JB talk Grand Slam France including Ospreay vs. Okada, Darby vs. Fletcher, Samoa Joe returns, more
PWTorch's Brian Zilem and Jerud "JB" Buhagiar discuss tonight's Grand Slam Paris episode of AEW Dynamite. They begin by discussing Will Ospreay beating Kazuchika Okada in an awesome main event for the men's world title. Was this Okada's best match in AEW? Darby Allin vs. Kyle Fletcher for the TNT Title. Could Steven Borden turn heel on Darby? Samoa Joe returns. What's next for Jack Perry? How shou
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (10/5): Keller & Maitland talk Roman-Knight face-to-face and Knight's inconsistency and Roman's narcissism, MITB build
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Chris Maitland to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout including an on-site correspondent report. They began with analysis of the Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan match and what to expect at MITB with Stephanie Vaquer. Then they delved into the Roman Reigns-LA Knight face-to-face with critiques of Knight's changing message a
5 YRS AGO DYNAMITE POST-SHOW: Keller & Krol talk about CM Punk's impact so far, Hangman's return, Britt Baker, on-site report
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-6-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol to discuss the 2nd anniversary episode of AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent, Patrick Moynahan from Philadelphia, Pa. They discuss the return of Hangman Page, the Sammy Guevera def
5 YRS AGO NXT ON USA POST-SHOW: Lindberg & Stoup talk LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes, Cameron Grimes, Indi Hartwell, Ember Moon, Mandy Rose, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-6-2021), PWTorch's Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup dive into the mailbag and take your calls to discuss Mandy Rose vs. Ember Moon, Jones vs. LA Knight, Gacy vs. Jiro, Jade vs. Monet, Pete Dunne vs. Cameron nGrimes, Blade vs. DeAngelo, Indi Hartwell vs. Mae Ying, GYV vs. MSK. vs. Briggs & Jensen vs. Hayes &
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (10/2) - Keller & White react to Orton costing Cody, Tiffany and KO win MITB qualifiers, on-site report from Griffin
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Josh White to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to Randy Orton costing Cody Rhodes a shot to qualify for MITB, Kevin Owens and Tiffany Stratton qualifying, Gunther-Danhausen, Ricky Saints, the minimal acknowledgment of Pac/Neville's death, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake
5 YRS AGO SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW: WWE Draft Analysis, Seth Rollins home invasion of Edge and Beth Phoenix, Reigns-Lesnar angle, Banks-Belair
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (10-1-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Mike Chiari from Ring Rust Radio and Bleacher Report to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and on-site correspondents to discussed the WWE Draft’s first night in great depth, including assessing the order, what fresh match-ups could occur, an
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (9/30): Keller & Lansdell discuss magnificent and moving tribute show to Pac
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell to discuss AEW's magnificent and moving tribute to Ben "Pac" Satterly, with praise for how AEW handled it start to finish.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
5 YRS AGO RAW POST-SHOW: Goldberg's boneheaded threat to murder Bobby Lashley in Saudi Arabia, head-scratching women's segments, Kross, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-27-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Robert Vallejos to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. They discussed a pre-draft “lame duck” episode storyline-wise and try to make sense of what happened and determine what matters and ultimately didn't matter, including cro
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (9/28): Keller & Griffin talk Jayda Parker crashes car into Fatu, LA Knight makes case to beat Reigns, Pac's contribution
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Chris Griffin to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout beginning with thoughts on the show-closing angle with Jayda Parker joining the 946 and trying to kill or cripple Jacob Fatu before pretending it was an accident. Also, did LA Knight show in his vignette he's ready to beat Roman Reigns? Plus a full section rememberi
5 YRS AGO DYNAMITE POST-SHOW: CM Punk on commentary, Guevara wins TNT Title, Jungle Boy vs. Adam Cole, Danielson and Elite confrontation
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-29-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn was joined by Joel Dehnel of PWTorch.com to discuss AEW Dynamite with an onsite correspondent, callers, and emails. Discussion points included Sammy Guevara as TNT Championship, Guevara’s future as a babyface, Miro’s ceiling in AEW, Arn Anderson’s promo on Cody R
5 YRS AGO NXT ON USA POST-SHOW: Early thoughts on Bron Breakker's upside, Grayson Waller, Toxic Attraction, Zoey Stark, O'Reilly, Strong
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-28-2021), PWTorch's Nate Lindberg, Tom Stoup, and Kevin Cattani talk about more of the NXT 2.0 changes, Raquel Gonzalez vs. Monet, B-Fab vs. Lopez, Quinn vs. Oney Lorcan, Toxic Attraction vs. Iyo Shirai & Zoey Stark, Boa vs. Chase, Grayson Waller vs. Roderick Strong, Ridge Holland vs. Kyle O'Reilly, Bron B
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (9/25) - Keller & Hubbard react to Punk qualifying for MITB, Cody's intriguing promo, Chelsea suddenly nervous again
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Derrick Hubbard to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to CM Punk qualifying for the Money in the Bank match and whether he has a chance to win the actual match. Also, thoughts on the intriguing elements of Cody Rhodes's promo and Randy Orton's sit-down with Michael Cole. Plus, is Chelsea Green too nervous suddenly
5 YRS AGO SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW: Keller & Meyers talk Reigns vs. Montez Ford, Belair-Lynch segment a setback, Liv’s entrance, Happy Corbin
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (9-24-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Mike Meyers from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails discussing the final Extreme Rules hype including Roman Reigns vs. Montez Ford with The Demon showing up, a Bianca Belair-Becky Lynch segment which was a setback fo
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (9/23): Keller & JB discuss Ospreay not flinching when Mox confronted him, Tag Team Segment Going Off Track, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Jerud Buhagiar (JB) to review AEW Dynamite with analysis of the Will Ospreay-Jon Moxley confrontation and how Ospreay didn't flinch when Moxley tried to intimidate him. Also, why the Adam Copeland & Christian Cage segment with The Young Bucks and FTR went off the rails after starting strong, plus other All Out hype, plus sidebars on Triple H,
5 YRS AGO RAW POST-SHOW: Keller & Barnett talk Reigns vs. Big E vs. Lashley, Fairplay on-site report, Charlotte-Bliss, Styles vs. Orton
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-20-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. But first, they start with an on-site report from Jonny Fairplay. Then callers and emails discussing key happenings on the show including having Roman Reigns wrestle twic
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (9/21): Keller & Machado talk Penta's sustained push, Je'Von looking so strong against Breakker, is Fatu losing his edge
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout beginning with thoughts on the Penta main event win and the angle with Solo Sikoa that knocked him out of the match. Is Penta on the verge of being overfished or is this a case of "it's about time" and "he's only getting started!" Also, thoughts on Royce Keys, Solo
5 YRS AGO DYNAMITE POST-SHOW: Did Cody & Brandi understand why fans were booing them? Punk addresses "Happy Punk" criticism, Omega-Danielson
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-22-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and on-site correspondents from Queens, N.Y. They discuss Kenny Omega vs. Bryan Danielson, Cody Rhodes being booed against Malakai Black, the return of Brandi Rhodes, are Cody
5 YRS AGO NXT ON USA POST-SHOW: More new names after brand refresh, the next step toward Ciampa-Breakker, USA Network’s reaction to changes
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-21-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the continued introduction of a large number of new wrestlers on the newly refreshed NXT brand, the next step toward Tommaso Ciampa vs. Bron Breakker, continuing thoughts on USA Network’s reaction to the changes, and more.Become a supporter of
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (9/18) - Keller & Corbridge discuss Sami making it past Day 7, Punk interferes, Cody makes his case, MITB qualifiers
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to Sami Zayn making it past day seven with this WWE Title reign, although it came with blatant interference from CM Pun that seemed to go against what Punk usually stands for. Is WWE overdoing it with interference and distraction finishes or is it just
5 YRS AGO SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW: Was McMahon shaken by Dynanmite's demo wins, Reigns and Big E share ring as champs, on-site reports, more
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (9-17-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Alex McDonald from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus two on-site correspondents who attended in Knoxville, Tenn. They discuss whether Vince McMahon is showing he’s shaken by AEW beating Raw in demographic rating
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (9/16): Keller & Zilem talk Ospreay-Mox build for All Out, Jericho vs. Nick Wayne, Steven Borden's progress, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Brian Zilem to review AEW Dynamite with analysis of the Will Ospreay-Jon Moxley feud and whether AEW is taking advantage of the backstory enough to maximize interest in this PPV main event. Also, Chris Jericho vs. NicK Wayne, Tommaso Ciampa attacking Chris Jericho, and more with live caller and chat interactions throughout.Become a supporter of th
5 YRS AGO RAW POST-SHOW: Big E cashes in MITB and wins WWE Championship, Priest vs. Hardy, Alexa Bliss gifts Charlotte a new doll, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-13-2021),PWTorch Assistant Editor Zack Heydorn was joined by the host of “PWT Talks NXT” on the PWTorch Dailycast, Nate Lindberg, to break down Monday Night Raw with listener calls, an on-site correspondent, and emails. Discussion points include the future of Monday Night Raw with Big E as WWE Champion, the pr
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (9/14): Keller & Weigle talk Roman-Penta with mega-invested crowd showing what pro wrestling's peak fan experience is like
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout beginning with praise for the Roman Reigns vs. Penta main event for the World Title. They discussed then rest of the show including some NXT women's debuts on Raw, Dominik Mysterio's upside, Chad Gable vs. Dragon Lee, Je'Von Evan finally beating Big Cass, and more.Bec
5 YRS AGO DYNAMITE POST-SHOW: Will Dynamite beat Raw next week with Omega-Danielson, on-site report, Punk commentary, live callers, emails
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-15-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from New Jersey. They discuss the major match announced for next week between Kenny Omega and Bryan Danielson and whether that will be enough
5 YRS AGO NXT ON USA POST-SHOW: New wrestlers debut, new NXT Champion crowned, rare successful wrestling wedding
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-14-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover an NXT reset with a large number of new TV talents, a new NXT Champion crowned in a four-way match, the rare successful wrestling wedding, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (9/11) - Keller & Barnett react to Sami Zayn's WWE Title win, Trick Williams, Nick Aldis, Orton, Cena, Cody, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Jake Barnett to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to Sami Zayn becoming a two-time WWE Champion. What's next for him and how long will this reign last? Also, Randy Orton's latest promo and evaluating his character, is Trick Williams treading water, why isn't Nick Aldis wrestling, should Charlotte turn h
5 YRS AGO SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW: Becky's heel turn a few weeks in, Belair's push, Heyman-Reigns tension, new version of Lesnar
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (9-10-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Darrin Lilly from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in New York City, N.Y. at Madison Square Garden. They discuss whether Bianca Belair’s push is going to last, the merits o
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (9/9): Keller & Lansdell discuss an emotional episode with Rebel and heartfelt memories of The Butcher, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell to review AEW Dynamite with praise for how gave fans an outlet to pay tribute to Rebel and learn about how beloved The Butch (Andy Williams) was among his peers. Then they discussed other aspects of the show including whether the Mercedes Mone-Thekla-Willow Nightingale dynamic is undercutting the momentum of everyone involved, a com
5 YRS AGO RAW POST-SHOW: Keller & Hazelwood talk Tag Team Turmoil, Omos, Orton, Baszler, Riddle, Drew, Doupdrop, NXT upcoming rebrand, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-6-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Bruce Hazelwood to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. It included analysis of the Raw Tag Team Turmoil storyline including Jimmy Smith’s choice of words when New Day were eliminated, comparisons to AEW’s tag team divisio
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (9/7): Keller & Maitland talk Bronson as a potential leader of The Vision, Keys-Usos car angle, Bayley, MITB, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Chris Maitland to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the show-closing angle with Royce Keys setting the Usos SUV on fire. Also, Bronson Reed's strong showing so far as a potential leader of The Vision, and thoughts on Bron Breakker perhaps departing The Vision. Also, MITB qualifiers, Funko P
5 YRS AGO DYNAMITE POST-SHOW: All Out fallout with Danielson, Cole, Punk, on-site report, Moxley vs. Suzuki, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-8-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by Eric Krol of PWTorch to discuss AEW Dynamite with an onsite correspondent, callers, and emails. Discussion points include whether or not this show was a success coming off the momentum of All Out, Bryan Danielson in AEW
5 YRS AGO NXT ON USA POST-SHOW: Wells & Stoup cover Creed Brothers in first excellent enhancement match, bachelorette and bachelor parties
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-7-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover MSK vs. Burch & Lorcan leading to the latter’s exit from their faction, The Creed Brothers in their first excellent enhancement match, bachelorette and bachelor parties, and more.Then, in a bonus show, a special Podcast of Honor episode Ryan Sullivan and T
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (9/4) - Keller & Wells talk Gargano rising finally and facing CM Punk, Cody-Orton, Paxley-Charlotte, Kyoti, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Kelly Wells to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to Johnny Gargano rising finally and getting a WWE Title match against CM Punk, the latest Randy Orton-Cody Rhodes segment, the Tatum Paxley-Charlotte dynamic, Kyoti with Shinsuke Nakamura, the Gunther-Danhausen segment, and more including Kelly's reactio
5 YRS AGO SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW: Reigns vs. Balor in main event for Universal Title, Becky as a heel, Reigns-Lesnar-Heyman story brewing, more
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (9-3-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by PWTorch contributor Mike Meyers to break down WWE Smackdown with listener calls, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Jacksonville, Fla. Discussion points included the Roman Reigns vs. Finn Balor main event for t
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (9/2): Keller & Kline discuss Ospreay's first week as AEW World Champ, Max as first challenge, The New Level, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Dennis Kline to review AEW Dynamite with an early focus on how Will Ospreay did his first week as champion with his promo and also how the booking treated him with a parade of people talking about him as champ and wanting to face him. Also, is Thekla breaking out as a star, did Mercedes Mone needlessly generate cheers at the start of her promo, ho
5 YRS AGO RAW POST-SHOW: On-site correspondents, Priest pins McIntyre, Jax pins Charlotte, reshuffling of line-up, live callers
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-30-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Javier Machado to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails and two on-site correspondents from Oklahoma City, Okla. The on-site correspondents detailed what happened off-air and crowd reactions. Topics with callers and emails
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (8/31): Keller & Machado talk about silliness of "edgy" opening "live" segment with Royce Keys, Heyman brilliance, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the silliness of the supposed "edgy" angle at the start of the show that was farcically presented as "live" despite obvious post-production. They discuss why this is stupid and overwrought, but also how it's symptomatic of something fundam
5 YRS AGO DYNAMITE POST-SHOW: CM Punk's latest promo, on-site report on Punk's reception, All Out hype, Baker’s tease, Elite cage angle, MJF
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-1-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Chicago, Ill. They discussed C.M. Punk’s latest promo and the subsequent angle, The Elite beating down their challengers in a cage at the en
5 YRS AGO NXT ON USA POST-SHOW: Wells & Lindberg cover state of changes in NXT, Ciampa vs. Holland, Gargano vs. Knight, Kay Lee Ray
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-31-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg talk about that night's NXT on USA telecast including Tommaso Ciampa vs. Ridge Holland and Johnny Gargano vs. L.A. Knight. They also assessed the real, perceived, and expected changes to NXT so far and what to expect next, plus an overview of the Breakout Star
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (8/28) - Keller & Hubbard talk critique Cody-Orton segment, react to yet another main event without a finish, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Derrick Hubbard to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to Sami Zayn on a rampage leading to yet another WWE man event without a finish, Randy Orton tries to get Cody Rhodes to snap with personal digs at loved ones, Kevin Owens gets giddy that Orton agreed with him, should wrestlers sing to their own songs
5 YRS AGO SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW: Keller & Hazelwood & McDonald: On-site report, live callers, emails talking Becky, Heyman-Reigns intrigue
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (8-27-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Bruce Hazelwood and Alex McDonald from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in North Little Rock, Ark. The conversations include analysis of Becky Lynch’s return mission state
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (8/26): Keller & Zilem discuss final hype for All In, Finals set for Continental Challenge Cup, Ospreay's final promo
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Brian Zilem to review AEW Dynamite which included a final promo from Will Ospreay and Mercedes Mone attacking Willow Nightingale, but not much else pushing hard the top PPV matches. That said, Wade defends the approach and compliments the show-closing video package on Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega and explains why there wasn't much to gain from Kenny on
5 YRS AGO RAW POST-SHOW: Who is Logan Paul, RKBro with Orton and Riddle, Charlotte-Bliss set-up, Priest's move up the roster, on-site report
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-23-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch contributor Robert Vallejos to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails and an on-site correspondent from San Diego, Calif. with details on what happened off-air and crowd reactions. Topics with callers and emails include R-K-Bro, Charlott
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (8/24): Keller & Weigle talk Oba-Breakker contract signing and what might be next, Royce Keys' new faction, Solo-Knight
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the Bron Breakker-Oba Femi contract signing, what it told us and what it didn't about the Paul Heyman role, and different directions or landing places for this angle. Did Oba Femi shine? Did Bron Breakker deliver on the mic? Then they discuss
5 YRS AGO DYNAMITE POST-SHOW: CM Punk’s Dynamite debut with on-site report, Punk-Darby prospects, Jericho announcement, All Out hype
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-25-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to discuss AEW Dynamite with an onsite correspondent, and emails. Discussion points include the C.M. Punk debut on Dynamite, Punk’s success or failure in hyping his match with Darby
5 YRS AGO NXT ON USA POST-SHOW: Wells, Lindberg, and Stoup cover Hit Row vs. Legado del Fantasma, Breakout Tournament finals, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-24-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover Hit Row vs. Legado del Fantasma, Breakout Tournament finals, Kay Lee Ray’s debut in NXT, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (8/21) - Keller & Wells analyze Punk vs. Owens with Sami involvement, Cody's not a spoiler comment, Blake, Chelsea
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Kelly Wells to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens main event including whether the finish was something to be upset about or the price you pay to get a free Punk-KO match on Smackdown? Also, did Cody Rhodes just tease turning heel and aligning with Paul Heyman? Could that facto
5 YRS AGO SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW: Keller & Barbati live-watch CM Punk return on AEW Rampage, plus Reigns-Cena, Edge’s emotions, on-site report
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (8-20-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Nick Barbati live-watch CM Punk's return on AEW Rampage and react to it. (Note: We moved that discussion to the end of this audio file since it technically was a Smackdown post-show.) Then they discussed Smackdown including Roman Reigns-John Cena, Edge’s emoti
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (8/19): Keller & Kuester discuss Kenny Omega's totally needless heel turn, Willow-Mercedes angle, Darby stretchered
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Dan Kuester to review AEW Dynamite which included a totally unnecessary and unbelievable out-of-nowhere sharp turn to being a heel for Kenny Omega in the home stretch before All In. They also praised the Willow Nightingale-Mercedes Mone angle, evaluated Darby Allin being stretchered, Kazuchika Okada's entertainment score going way up lately, Jon M
5 YRS AGO RAW POST-SHOW: Keller & Hawkins talk Summerslam '21 hype, Goldberg-Lashley face-off, R-K-Bro reunites, live callers, emails
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-16-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch contributor Cameron Hawkins to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. It includes analysis of the latest Summerslam developments including the Goldberg-Bobby Lashley face-to-face segment, the hype for the Raw Women’s Title match, R-K-Br
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (8/17): Keller & Maitland talk Solo striking Roman, is Roman officially a heel, Breakker-Oba-Heyman, Rey-Gable, Evans-Cass
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Chris Maitland to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the major angle with The Bloodline that closed the show. Is Roman officially a heel now or will he somehow be a blurry character next week again? Is Solo shining in this role? What's next for everyone involved? Should Roman lose the title
5 YRS AGO DYNAMITE POST-SHOW: MJF tapping out Jericho, Sting returns to ring, CM Punk teasers, TK's popularity, on-site report
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-18-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Patrick Moynahan to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Houston, Tex.. They discuss MJF beating Chris Jericho by tapout, Jon Moxley’s noteworthy promo, Nick Jackson really shining lately, the bu
5 YRS AGO NXT ON USA POST-SHOW: NXT Takeover 36 build analysis for Samoa Joe vs. Karrion Cross, Kyle O'Reilly vs. Adam Cole
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-17-2021), PWTorch's Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup discuss the go-home show for NXT Takeover 36 including MSK vs. Imperium, Dragunov vs. Strong, Hayes vs. Hudson, Robert Stone Brand vs. InDex, and Grimes vs. Briggs, as well as the builds to Kai vs. Gonzales, KOR vs. Cole and Samoa Joe vs. Kross at Takeover.Become
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (8/14) - Keller & Barnett talk latest Punk-Owens gripe-fest pulling from their past, Chelsea, Cody-Orton, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jake Barnett to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to the CM Punk-Kevin Owens segment. Is this more of the overdone face-face bickering that's permitting WWE main event scene? Was it at the same time a riveting dream battle on the mic between two rivals who share a huge overlapping fanbase? Plus
5 YRS AGO SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW: Keller & LeClair analyze Cena-Reigns exchange, off-air details on Heyman and Reigns during commercial break
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (8-13-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Brandon LeClair discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in Tulsa, Okla. on the last 20 minutes of the show. The on-site correspondent includes details of what happened off-air including the a
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (8/12): Keller & JB discuss strengths and weaknesses of Omega-Ospreay so far and what's next, New Day hints, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Jerud Buhagiar to review AEW Dynamite which included the latest Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega promo segment with Don Callis. What worked and what didn't, what did Callis add, and what should they do the next two weeks in the All In home stretch. Also, perhaps a hint at a New Day slot, MJF's latest work, Jon Moxley brought out the best match Jack Pe
5 YRS AGO RAW POST-SHOW: Keller & Hazelwood on whether Orton RKOing Riddle counted as a heel turn, Elias reset, on-site report
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-9-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Bruce Hazelwood to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Orlando, Fla. They discuss the return of Randy Orton and the Riddle thread throughout the show, Elias being reset, Lilly’s wink, Dre
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (8/10): Keller & Machado discuss Solo Sikoa Bloodline storyline, Breakker-Oba-Heyman, LA Knight's course, Lucha Tournament
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the crowd reactions to the Usos and Solo this week and how it's part of an ongoing issue with WWE storytelling that feel consistent with how AI might write storylines by default. Also, what happens next with Solo? Does he join? Will that b
5 YRS AGO DYNAMITE POST-SHOW: Keller & Krol talk Omega-Christian, what about Punk, Rampage hype, Britt’s pop, Cody & Brandi, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by former Pro Wrestling Torch columnist Eric Krol to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Pittsburgh. They discuss the big crowd response for Britt Baker and her rise to a top tier star on Dynamite, the Kenny Omega vs.
5 YRS AGO NXT ON USA POST-SHOW: LA Knight, Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Dakota Kai, Ilja Dragunov, Pete Dunne, Mailbag on NXT rumors
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-10-2021), PWTorch's Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup kick the show off with the mailbag, answering your questions on the latest NXT rumors. Then they open the phone lines to discuss Dunne vs. Dragunov, Kai vs. Sarray, Boa vs. Maverick, Baxter vs. Jones, Dolan vs. Miller, Chase vs. Knight, KOR and Cole facing off, a
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (8/7) - Keller & Hubbard react to Summerslam Fallout including Cody-Orton, Punk-KO, plus Charlotte vs. Jade, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Derrick Hubbard to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to the Summerslam fallout with Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, CM Punk and Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, and more plus Charlotte vs. Jade Cargill in the main event, Trick Williams vs. Baron Corbin in a US Title rematch, and more.Become a suppor
5 YRS AGO SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW: On-site report including hilarious Shotzi tank story, NXT cuts analysis, live callers, emails
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (8-6-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Frank Peteani from PWTorch discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in Tampa, Fla. The on-site correspondent includes details of what happened off-air including a hilarious story about Shotzi’s ta
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (8/5): Keller & Halley talk Night of 1,000 Highspots, great Arena Mexico crowd, MJF's return, All In line-up thoughts
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Taylor Halley to review AEW Dynamite which emanated from Arena Mexico with an enthusiastic crowd watching 1,000 highspots in nearly three hours (and a crotch grab). They discussed MJF's return, the developing All In line-up, Willow scoring a pin in Mercedes Mone, Tommaso Ciampa's inappropriate photo opp, and so much more with email, caller, and ch
5 YRS AGO RAW POST-SHOW: Keller & Fann talk Goldberg-Lashley, Lee pinning Kross, Nikki pinning Charlotte, live callers
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-2-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch Newsletter columnist Rich Fann to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls throughout. They discussed Nikki’s push and win over Charlotte, Keith Lee pinning Karrion Kross in a rematch, Omos pinning Riddle, Reggie getting another win over a credible wr
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (8/3): Keller & White discuss Roman's clear heel turn tonight and why he's still not actually a heel, plus Fatu, Bron-Oba
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Joshua White to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing Roman Reigns's clear-cut heel turn tonight but why he's also of course not actually a heel, and how the goal to be "cinema" and focus on "moments" is undercutting so much of what they could doing right now. Also, what's up with Jacob Fatu's
5 YRS AGO DYNAMITE POST-SHOW: Cody vs. Malakai Black in main event and teasing retirement, continuation of Page-Omega, Jericho-Guerrera
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-4-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to discuss AEW Dynamite with listener calls, an onsite correspondent, and emails. Discussion points include the Cody Rhodes retirement angle, whether or not Cody is turning heel, the
5 YRS AGO NXT ON USA POST-SHOW: Wells & Stoup cover Dexter Lumis fighting for Indi Hartwell’s love, Dakota Kai’s excellent promo, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-3-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover Dexter Lumis fighting for Indi Hartwell’s love, Zoey Stark and Io Shirai at a Japanese restaurant, Dakota Kai’s excellent promo, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (7/31) - Keller & Machado discuss what happens after Summerslam depending on various outcomes, plus final preview
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout starting with a thorough discussion on the CM Punk-Cody Rhodes exchange and why it seemed effective and disciplined, but was the crowd engaged or slightly bored? Also, Nick Aldis shows fire and fight and he shares his story of going from pro wrestler to GM. Plu
5 YRS AGO SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW: Reigns vs. Cena made official for Summerslam, Sasha returns and takes out Bianca Belair, Rollins and Edge
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (7-30-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by ProWrestling.net's Jake Barnett to break down WWE Smackdown with listener calls, emails, and Wade Keller as the on-site correspondent. Discussion points included the impact of John Cena vs. Roman Reigns at Summerslam
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (7/29): Keller & Fann talk with two on-site correspondents about stellar Omega-Ospreay and Willow-Mercedes segments
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann review AEW Dynamite along with two enthusiastic and pleased on-site correspondents detailing their experience in the venue. They discuss what made the Kenny Omega-Will Ospreay and Willow Nightingale-Mercedes Mone in-ring exchanges stellar and effective. Plus strong wrestling, a strong sit-down segment with Adam Copeland & Chr
5 YRS AGO RAW POST-SHOW: Could AEW Dynamite overtake Raw in viewership? Lashley addresses Goldberg, Kross beats Lee, Charlotte vs. Nikki
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (7-26-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Javier Machado from PWTorch.com to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails, plus an on-site correspondent who attended Raw in Kansas City, Mo. They discuss Bobby Lashley’s response to Goldberg, Nikki’s first week as Raw Champion, Charlotte’s heel
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (7/27): Keller & Weigle discuss whether WWE Creative should be overhauled after this flat Summerslam build
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by analyzing a decent-enough just fine final segment with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, but how the hit-or-miss build and awkward face-face structure doomed this from being what it could have been. Also, why did Oba Femi beat up a bunch of cops (and why d
