Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast
Wade Keller, a veteran pro wrestling journalist with over 30 years of experience from Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter and PWTorch.com, hosts this weekly podcast. He discusses top stories in pro wrestling with guest cohosts and interviews newsmakers in the industry.
Episodes
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann talk Moxley vs. Nick Gage, Smackdown vs. Rampage hype, KOTR & QOTR, how to creatively cut a PB&J
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (10-12-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They opened with a conversation about whether Tony Khan was setting himself and AEW fans up for disappointment by building up Friday’s battle between Rampage and Smackdown, and also what’s going on with Rampage vi
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann talk Bloodline-946, AEW WrestleDream preview, WB-Paramount-AEW, praise for TNA Bound for Glory, death of referee
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist. They discuss the following topics:Analysis of The 946-Bloodline story including the addition of Cameron HayesWhat's next for LA Knight?A preview of AEW WrestleDream including whether the Clockwork Carnage match is the key selling pointPenta's
15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell talk Hell in a Cell fallout, big Triple H walkout angle, is Bobby Roode a good top star for TNA, more
Today we jump back 15 years to the Oct. 4, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell presented analysis of Hell in a Cell fallout on Raw, the big walkout angle with Triple H, and much more including live calls and interactive emails. Also in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they debated whether was Bobby Roode a good top st
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & McNeill talk Goldberg's real legacy from '90s, Lesnar-Goldberg prospects, Shane McMahon emasculating wrestlers
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-12-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosted with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed the hot topics of the week with a particular focus on the legacy of Goldberg in the Monday Night War era, the prospects of his match against Brock Lesnar, analysis of Paul Heyman’s challenge on Monda
WKPWP Interview Classic (10-10-2016): Keller interviews ex-WCW announcer Scott Hudson with insights from Monday Night War, fall of WCW, more
In this week’s Interview Classic from ten years ago (10-13-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Scott Hudson, former WCW announcer with stints with WWE and TNA also. He reminisces about the Monday Night War era, calling Nitros, the backstage atmosphere as the WCW era came to a close, his thoughts on the rise of Goldberg and predictions on the difference he’ll make in his return, the a
15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Uso arrest, HBK returning on Smackdown, WWE Network visibility vs. accessibility, Hogan no-selling TNA, HIAC PPV, more
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Sept. 29 and Oct. 3, 2011.On the Sept. 29, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers the Uso arrest and how it could impact their push, Shawn Michaels returning to a Smackdown taping and what it says about WWE's vi
15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell talk John Cena, Miz-Truth, Vince McMahon, Foley, Jericho, Undertaker, ROH's semi-national TV debut, more
Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 27, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, they present analysis of Hell in a Cell hype on Raw, Ring of Honor's semi-national TV debut pros and cons, John Cena, Miz-Truth, and more, plus the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with subjects including Chris Jericho, Mick Foley, Undertaker
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss WWE draft roster reshuffling, was Cody avoiding being centerpiece AEW star, "Rhodes to the Top"
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (10-5-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They covered these topics:Review of the reshuffled WWE roster after the draft beginning with Raw’s men’s division, tag team division, and women’s division, then Smackdown’s mens, tag team, and women’s divisi
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Roman-Knight and what WWE is aiming for, MITB preview, Pac tribute, Clockwork Orange, Moxley, Ospreay
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss these topics:Evaluating the Roman Reigns-L.A. Knight face-to-face and speculation what WWE is aiming for in terms of fan response, assuming they even aim for anything anymore in these situations. Did LA Knight look like he bel
15 YRS AGO: Keller & Parks wonder if a comic book writer would be a good fit on WWE Creative, Hogan's fake retirement, Undertaker's future
Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 22, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discussed a wide range of topics with a whole new group of listeners chiming in with questions via email. Topics on the show include what's next for Undertaker, Hulk Hogan's fake retirement, would comic book writers be a good fit in WWE Creat
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Arezzi talk prospects of Goldberg-Lesnar, changes in delivery of shows to fans over decades, more
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-5-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost John Arezzi, longtime pro wrestling radio host and ringside photographer going back to the 1970s WWWF MSG glory years. They talked in-depth right at the start of the show the reported Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar match set for Survivor Seri
WKPWP Interview Classic (9-29-2016): Keller interviews ex-WWE writer Kevin Eck with fascinating insights on current TNA prospects in WWE
In this week’s Interview Classic from ten years ago (9-29-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Kevin Eck, former WWE creative team member from 2011-2014 and also a long-time journalist. Keller began with an update on TNA’s ownership situation with developments ongoing during the show, then got insights from Kevin on how WWE management is likely to evaluate TNA wrestlers should WWE acq
PAC SPECIAL EPISODE: Tribute to Pac's career with Alan 4L discussing Pac's entire career journey, his influence on his generation, more
In a very special episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, we present PWTorch columnist and VIP podcaster Alan4L's special tribute show to Benjamin "Pac" Satterly. This was originally recorded in February 2024 as part of his series celebrating his 30-plus years of professional wrestling fandom. Alan welcomed guests to reminisce about the amazing careers of 30 wrestlers who have been such
15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell talk John Cena's title win, Mark Henry's title win, Sting vs. Flair, ROH's new TV show potential, more
Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 20, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, they discuss Raw featuring the follow-up to the Night of Champions PPV and the announcement of two Hell in a Cell PPV main events. They take live calls on a range of subjects and then in the VIP Aftershow they talk Night of Champions top to bot
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin blunt review of premiere of “Rhodes to the Top,” Big E so far as champ, Guevara’s big title win, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (9-30-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. This is a simulcast of this week’s PWTorch VIP podcast, “The Fix with Todd & Wade,” which we do roughly every three weeks. The following topics are covered in roughly this order:A review of AEW Rampage and
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Heydorn discuss Pac's death, Steven Borden injury, contrasting Raw and Smackdown men's world title scenes, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media and Sports Illustrated. They cover these topics:An extensive discussion on Pac's death, his career, what made him a great in-ring wrestling, what he could have with the right booker or promoter believing in his strengths more, whether his d
15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: WWE Night of Champions including on-site report including a fight in the crowd, Triple H vs. Punk, Cena's title win
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Sept. 18 and 19, 2011.On the Sept. 18, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers the just-completed PPV from all angles, with Parks in-person at the PPV to compare notes on the event. They focused on the big three matches - World Title, WWE
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss potential TNA sale or shutdown, which TNA wrestlers would be good fit for WWE, Ryback, Bayley
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-28-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell to discuss the latest on TNA’s future and rumors of their imminent sale or demise, the latest happenings on Raw and Smackdown including the Miz-Dolph Ziggler segment and No Mercy developments, Ryback going into M
WKPWP Interview Classic: WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini dissects Triple H-Punk promo, what happens between wrestlers after a match
In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to 15 years ago this week (9-15-2011) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller talk with WWE creative team member John Piermarini. They discussed the Triple H-C.M. Punk promo on Raw and the John Cena-Alberto Del Rio hype, plus answered live calls on a wide range of subjects for 90 minutes. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked more abo
15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell talk Triple H-Punk segment with a focus on strengths and some fatal flaws, Raw ratings, Raw review, live callers
Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 13, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, they dissect the Triple H-C.M. Punk segment on Raw including its strengths and some fatal flaws. They take live calls for an hour, then go into the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with more thoughts on Raw, TNA, and the Raw ratings.Become a
15 YRS AGO: Keller & McNeill discuss Kurt Angle controversy, Heyman, WWE Network concept, NWO online teases, TNA production values, more
Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 7, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Pat McNeill discuss the news of the day and take live calls for an hour. Topics included Kurt Angle's TNA status, Paul Heyman, WWE Network, PPV pricing, NWO teases online, Kevin Nash, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talk Republican Debate, NF
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Heydorn on whether Raw could end up on Netflix, Dark Side of the Ring on Plane Ride from Hell, NXT 2.0 thoughts
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (9-23-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by co-host Zack Heydorn, then the PWTorch assistant editor. They answer a lot of Mailbag questions on Dynamite last night, the dynamic with Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch so far, optimism about a best-case scenario for NXT 2.0, reaction to the AEW
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks on MITB, AEW All Out preview, LA Knight, Penta, Sami Zayn, Greyson Waller, TNA, Oba Femi, Heyman-Breakker, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist and PWTorch podcast host Greg Parks. They discuss these topics:Is the Money in the Bank shaping up to be a showcase of rising stars?Thoughts on the Bron Breakker vs. Je'Von Evans match, plus what's going on with the Bron Breaker-Paul Heyman dynamic?Should O
15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell discuss Triple H and CM Punk segment, should Kurt Angle's DUI get treated differently than Jeff Hardy's, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-22-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 6, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They broke down the previous night's Raw. Jason gave it a big thumbs down. Find out why. They analyzed the Kevin Nash text twi
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Bryant talked Cruiserweights, New Day, Cena, Trump/Clinton vs. Raw, more with callers & emails
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-21-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and host the PWTorch East Coast Cast Travis Bryant talk Cruiserweights, New Day, John Cena, Jack Swagger, Trump/Clinton vs. Raw, and much more with callers and email topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-
WKPWP Interview Classic (9-22-2016): Keller interviews Mick Karch about state of wrestling announcing, Bobby Heenan's greatness, more
In this week’s Interview Classic from ten years ago (9-22-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Mick Karch, one of the tenured pro wrestling announcers currently active. They discuss a wide-ranging list of fascinating topics from the contributions and legacy of the late Nick Bockwinkel and how he is underappreciated by today’s fanbase, to Bobby Heenan’s continued active appearance sche
15 YRS AGO: Keller & ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini discusses WWE's Raw Supershow, Triple H-Punk-Nash, more with live callers
Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 1, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost John Piermarini, an ex-WWE Creative Team member. They discussed with live callers a wide range of topics including the WWE Raw Supershow from earlier that week, Triple H-CM Punk-Kevin Nash, and more with live callers. This includes the previously VIP-exclusive Afte
15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Keller & Mitchell & Powell on Hogan and Flair's place in wrestling, the fall of Drew McIntyre, Bryan's push, more
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 29 and 30, 2011.On the Aug. 29, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers expectations for Raw, whether this week's Raw pre-NFL Week 1 or live Super Smackdown is more important this week, more stories from Hulk Hogan live in front of 300 peo
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin on NXT 2.0 debut, Big E's WWE Title win, Reigns-Lesnar in Saudi Arabia, AEW’s ratings, ROH, G1, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (9-16-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They covered these topics:Todd’s in–perspective perspective from the premiere of NXT 2.0 on Tuesday at the P.C.Full review of NXT 2.0 including the NXT Title situation and the weddingFull review of AEW Rampage
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Raw in Mexico City last night and 15 yrs ago, what worked with Reigns-Penta that can be replicated, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss these topics:MAIN FREE PORTION TOPICSA pop quiz for Jason Powell: What was the main event the last time Raw was in Mexico City 15 years ago?Evaluating the magic of Roman Reigns vs. Penta and how of what worked can be a templat
15 YRS AGO: Keller & McNeill talk about Matt Hardy's downward spiral with odd YouTube video and car accident and hospital visit, more
Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 24, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Raw's struggling ratings, frustration with Impact Wrestling, Kevin Nash's hair, and move with live callers throughout the live hour. Then in the VIP Aftershow, they answer a wide array of VIP member questions
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & McNeill discuss AJ Styles’s first show as champ, sinking Raw rating, Cruiserweight Classic
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-14-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and veteran PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discuss A.J. Styles’s first show as champ, sinking Raw rating, Cruiserweight Classic final four tonight, and more with callers & email topics.Then, in a bonus segment, Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant two days la
WKPWP: Interview Classic w/Kevin Nash discussing CM Punk in UFC, Baron Corbin, Shinsuke Nakamura, Trump, PG ratings + Riccaboni interview
In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to 15 years ago this week (9-15-2011) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Kevin Nash about C.M. Punk in UFC, Baron Corbin, Raw rating, WWE’s PG rating problem, Shinsuke Nakamura’s upside on the main roster, updated thoughts on Kevin Owens, the rise of A.J. Styles in WWE this year, Raven, the new WWE belts, Donald Trump, and much mo
15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell discuss previous night's Raw episode, Raw ratings dip, 5-Star Match Ratings, The Hardys, Smackdown going live
Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 23, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell took phone calls for over an hour reacting to the previous night's Raw, Sin Cara, Five-Star Match Ratings, Rey Mysterio, Smackdown Going Live, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they react to the latest Matt Hardy happenings
15 YRS AGO: Keller & Parks on Hogan's future, Orton and Christian, Kevin Nash's mic work, Alberto Del Rio, more
Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 18, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discussed a variety of current events this week in pro wrestling. They also tackle questions such as: What's next for Randy Orton and Christian? Is Alberto Del Rio a promising top heel on Raw? Hulk Hogan back to WWE? Is Kevin Nash overrated on
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann on Punk's early AEW ratings impact, NXT rebranding and Triple H's NXT legacy, New Japan frustrations, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (9-9-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by co-host Rich Fann from the “Everything with Rich & Wade” VIP podcast. They began with a look at the AEW ratings this week and an overview of C.M. Punk’s influence so far, they ask whether Adam Cole and Kenny Omega can or should coexist, is
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann with eyewitness report on in-ring death of The Butcher, SNME reaction, Dynamite preview, Takahashi, WWE Radio
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist. They discuss these topics:Rich Fann relays his experience attending Saturday night's Enjoy Wrestling event that ended early after the in-ring death of The Butcher (Andy Williams).Thoughts on Christian Cage and Adam CopelandThe Miz's 20th Anniv
15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Keller & Mitchell & Powell on futures of each key WWE main wrestler, Jimmy Hart, Christian's heel work, Punk, Cena
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 15 and 16, 2011.On the Aug. 15, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers the direction of each main WWE character following Summerslam going into Raw, Kevin Nash and Jimmy Hart's on-air futures, Smackdown going forward after Summerslam, live cr
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss dilemma of heels being cheered by WWE fans and how to fix it, Owens-Hunter-Seth angle on Raw
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-7-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discussed with callers and emails hot topics of the week including C.M. Punk’s UFC debut this Saturday, Backlash on Sunday, follow-up to the big angle leading to Kevin Owens’s Universal Title win last wee
WKPWP: Interview Classic w/Ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini on how Punk, Orton, Cena feel about The Rock, Michael Cole-Jim Ross dynamic, more
In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to 15 years ago this week (8-12-2011) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller and former WWE creative team member John Piermarini, they discuss the final hype for Summerslam on Raw, the fact that only four matches have been announced, predictions for the show, and more related to Sunday's PPV, plus they take live calls for an hour. In the 30 minute VI
15 YRS AGO: WWE Summerslam 2011 Live Post-show with Parks & Caldwell talking John Cena vs. CM Punk, Orton vs. Christian, Bryan vs. Barrett
Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 14, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing with live callers the just-concluded Summerslam PPV from all angles mainly focusing on the John Cena-CM Punk WWE Title match with accompanying surprises and questions coming out of the PPV. Plus, lots of talk about the awful
15 YRS AGO: Keller & McNeill talk pros/cons of Cena heel turn, Punk's criticism of The Rock, would Steve Austin return on same show as Rock
Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 10, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller (and James Caldwell at the very start) and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill where they discussed Summerslam, pros and cons on the timing of a John Cena heel turn, C.M. Punk's criticism of The Rock, whether Steve Austin would make a comeback on the same show as The Rock, Melina and Joh
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Adam Cole’s AEW prospects, Lesnar, Becky, AEW All Out preview, Punk trajectory, Happy Corbin, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (8-31-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discussed Adam Cole’s AEW prospects, Brock Lesnar’s future opponents, promo ability, and role as a face or heel, Becky Lynch’s character, AEW All Out preview, C.M. Punk’s trajectory and AEW ratings since his debu
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Sunday Night's Main Event, Oba-Breakker-Heyman, Royce Keys angle, All In fallout, New Level, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss these topics:MAIN FREE PORTION TOPICSSunday Night's Main Event preview with analysis of the build for Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker and where it could go and a case for Bron beating Oba. Also, a look at Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes
15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell talk Cena-Punk contract signing, WWE cutbacks, Gail Kim's attempt to quit, Summerslam preview, more
Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 9, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net discuss previously night's Raw including a focus in particular on the John Cena-CM Punk-Triple H contract signing segment at the end, plus WWE's cutbacks, Gail Kim's failed attempt to quit, Summerslam's mere four match line-up so far, TNA
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Valley discuss dilemma of heels being cheered by WWE fans and how to fix it, Owens-Hunter-Seth angle on Raw
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-31-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Livecast Saturday Morning Wrestling host Jim Valley to discuss the big topics from Raw and Smackdown, the state of the roster split, how WWE would benefit greatly from cleaning up their wreck of a narrative structure, the dilemma of hee
WKPWP Interview Classic - (9-1-2016) Keller talks with ex-WWE Creative Writer Matt McCarthy, plus Jeanie Clarke interview
In this week’s Interview Classic from ten years ago (9-1-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked live with ex-WWE Creative Writer Matt McCarthy regarding a variety of current events on Miz-Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens, and more, plus some 2011-2012 Daniel Bryan backstage stories, and memories of Mr. Fuji.Then, a bonus interview conducted two days later (9-3-2016), PWTorch contributor
15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: WWE Roster Cuts, what goes into deciding who wins between Cena & Punk, Netflix potential future role in pro wrestling
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 5 and 8, 2011.On the Aug. 5, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Brian Hoops, the PWTorch Nostalgia Specialist, took calls for over an hour on the topics of the day including the WWE roster cuts, the previous night's TNA Impact, Sunday's TNA Hardcore Justice, Summerslam deve
15 YRS AGO: Vince comments on UFC & Dana White, Triple H-Punk-Cena-Rey and how no one looked good, risk/benefit of Rock on multiple WWE PPVs
Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 4, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discussed with live callers WWE's plans for a pre-game Raw show and what they would have to do to get people to tune in, WWE Financials, Vince McMahon's UFC and Dana White comments today, issues with the
15 YRS AGO: Triple H centerpiece of Raw with Punk and Cena in supporting roles, Raw's commentary woes, Teddy Long's longevity, more
Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 3, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed with live callers issues with Monday's Raw, Triple H being the star of the show with Cena and Punk selling for Hunter, Raw's commentary woes and what Raw has turned into that gets away from the
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann on Omega vs. Ospreay, Oba-Breakker, TNA Lockdown, WWE-ESPN relationship is a mess, Royce Keys, Cody, Punk, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist. They cover these topics:Thoughts on what's at stake for AEW with the Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay match, the wisdom of Omega's character shifts over the last month, and how AEW can get the most out of a "changing the guard" storyline if Osprea
15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell talk Cena-Punk follow-up, Triple H in control, Ross back in the booth, Summerslam taking shape, more
Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 2, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net discuss last night's Raw from dozens of angles along with taking live calls most of the hour centered mostly around Raw and where Summerslam is headed. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talk about the three-man Raw announce b
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Radican talk Bryan-Miz promo on Talking Smack gets personal, SD roster depth issue, future stars, Joe-Nakamura
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-24-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican covering these topics: Daniel Bryan-Miz promo on Talking Smack gets personal, Smackdown roster depth issue, Radican picks his future stars from indy scene, Samoa Joe-Shinsuke Nakamura, Cody Rhodes’s Evolve debut t
WKPWP Interview Classic - (8-25-2016) Keller talks with “X-Pac” Sean Waltman about Nakamura-Joe at NXT Takeover, Orton-Lesnar finish, more
In this week’s Interview Classic from ten years ago (8-25-2016), Wade Keller talks with “X-Pac” Sean Waltman about the Miz-Daniel Bryan segment on Talking Smackdown, NXT Takeover with a focus on Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Samoa Joe, the Randy Orton-Brock Lesnar conclusion at Summerslam, the death of Chyna, and much more including live callers and email questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: http
15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Keller & Mitchell & Caldwell with live callers talk Undertaker's impact on WWE, CM Punk, Zach Ryder, Ratings, more
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 29, and August 1, 2011.On the July 29, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussed with live callers the previous night's TNA Impact, the good & bad & "TNA" on the show, Hulk Hogan's marketability in 2011 and seemingly responding to John Cena and Vince McMahon in
15 YRS AGO: Analysis of CM Punk's return with Parks & Radican & Caldwell plus Ziggler analysis, Truth-Hunter, Taker's future, TNA, more
Today we jump back 15 years to the July 28, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell features PWTorch columnist Sean Radican in the first-half and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks in the second-half along with the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. They discussed with live callers C.M. Punk's return & its impact on Summerslam, plus whether WWE is pani
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Heydorn talk CM Punk AEW hype, possible matches, long-term AEW fit, plus Summerslam preview, Takeover preview
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (8-19-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Zack Heydorn discussed C.M. Punk extensively from a variety of angles including the pros and cons of the hype so far in the form of hints, possible matches for him, whether there are any reasons for concern about his long-term AEW fit, and mor
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Heydorn explore where Oba-Heyman-Breakker story might land, Reigns seemingly going full heel, All In line-up analysis
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media and Sports Illustrated. They cover these topics:Exploring where the Oba Femi-Paul Heyman-Bron Breakker story might land, and is there an obvious way that serves everyone involved and also makes sense?Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton being added
15 YRS AGO: Keller & McNeill talk Summerslam '91, Jim Ross's return, clean match finishes, Raw ratings, live callers
Today we jump back 15 years to the July 27, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss the Raw ratings and take over a dozen live calls for nearly 90 minutes on a variety of current events in pro wrestling including Jim Ross's return, SummerSlam, Clean Finishes, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Moxley calling Lesnar lazy, Damien Sandow’s transition to Impact, Corgan as TNA Prez, Cody Rhodes
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-17-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net discuss with live callers and talk Summerslam hype, match order, main event predictions, the Dolph Ziggler-Dean Ambrose segment, the Alberto Del Rio suspension, Cruiserweights on Raw, and much more.Then in the previousl
WKPWP - 1991 Jim Ross Interview on WWF Summerslam and Flair-WCW fallout + 2016 Matt Morgan interview on Summerslam, Reigns push, more
In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we first present PWTorch editor Wade Keller talking live with Matt Morgan about Summerslam, NXT Takeover, Ambrose on Stone Cold Podcast, Roman Reigns’s push, life after wrestling, and more, including a mix of live callers and email questions. This originally live streams on Aug. 18, 2016.Then we jump back 35 years to an interview John Arezzi conducted wit
15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell discuss whether CM Punk's return was rushed, WWE announcing situation, Bryan, Tag Team Division, more
Today we jump back 15 years to the July 26, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net where they discussed with live callers Monday's Raw episode in-depth including holes in the booking that were exposed by two title matches and rushing C.M. Punk back, where they go at Summerslam, the WWE announcing situation with Jim Ross appare
WKPWP: Interview Classic w/Ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini on Punk-Cena, Triple H-McMahon, Gewirtz-Patterson, tons of insider WWE insight
In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to 15 years ago this week (7-22-2011) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller interview with former WWE Creative Team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini. They discussed the C.M. Punk-John Cena match at Money in the Bank, Daniel Bryan's surprise Money in the Bank win including who in particular in power likely pushed for his win, the Triple H-Vince McM
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk risks and potential of AEW Rampage, CM Punk, Bray, NXT cuts, Summerslam line-up, Cody-Malakai Black
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (8-10-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast discussed the upcoming debut of AEW Rampage (announce team overexposure risks, format ideas), C.M. Punk, Bray Wyatt, NXT cuts and the odd Vince McMahon treatment of NXT lately, Karrio
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk AEW All In line-up so far incl. Ospreay's progress, Owens-Punk tops to stay away from, Trick losing title
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the weekly Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast.AEW ALL IN EARLY PREVIEWA deep dive into AEW All In's top three title matches and Casino Gauntlet match with an assessment of the growth of Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega, progress with Willow Nightingale's w
15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: CM Punk-Triple. H ComicCon angle, Orton as a heel and Sheamus as a face, TNA live experience, more
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 21, and 25, 2011.On the July 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican discussed with live callers C.M. Punk crashing Comic-Con and starting a program with Triple H, what WWE is aiming for with the Punk angle off TV, potential directions fo
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks talk Finn Balor’s push, Roman’s new look, Enzo-Jericho, Rusev’s upside, Squash matches, Smackdown
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-9-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They discussed the previous night’s Raw in detail including the Demon/Finn Balor teasers, Seth Rollins’ promo, the Randy Orton-Brock Lesnar segment, Mick Foley and Daniel Bryan, Enzo, and much more with l
WKPWP Interview Classic - Keller & Mitchell interview Bob Backlund & Iron Sheik in person in front of studio audience
In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to 10 years ago this week (8-4-2011) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell interviewing Bob Backlund and Iron Sheik live in front of a studio audience at the Dan Gable Wrestling Museum in Waterloo, Iowa on July 23, 2016. They discussed their transition from amateur to professional wrestling, their relationships w
15 YRS AGO: Where was WWE headed going into Summerslam, CM Punk's future opponents, Edge, Goldberg, McMahon
Today we jump back 15 years to the July 20, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed with live callers 1,001 different possible directions WWE could go on next week's Raw, plus how WWE could answer the big question of what do they do at Summerslam to top MITB's John Cena-CM Pu
15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Keller & Powell & Mitchell on Cena's apology to Rock, MITB fallout, Bryan to break a streak, CM Punk and TNA, Sin Cara
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from August 6 and 7, 2011.On the Aug. 6, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast, host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed the fallout from Sunday night's Money in the Bank and the news of the day including Sin Cara's suspension and John Cena's apology to The Rock. Live callers bring up su
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk Bobby Eaton, Bray Wyatt’s WWE departure and potential in AEW, Adam Cole in AEW, Ric Flair, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (8-5-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin covered the following topics: Remembering Bobby Eaton… Bray Wyatt’s WWE departure and potential in AEW… Adam Cole in AEW and should he disrupt prior plans… Ric Flair’s WWE departure and value to AEW… AEW United Center sell
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann on Lesnar's retirement, remembering Dory Funk Jr. Chelsea's big win, AEW Continental Cup, WWE returns, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist.CURRENT EVENTS TOPICS...A career assessment of Brock Lesnar on the day he formally announced his retirementA conversation about Dory Funk Jr. and his career and place in pro wrestling historyThe perfect storm for Chelsea Green as Interim Champi
15 YRS AGO: Keller talked with ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini with insider analysis of the Rock and Cena situation, more
Today we jump back 15 years to the July 15, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller who was joined by former WWE creative team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini. They discussed the news of the week with live callers including Money in the Bank predictions, C.M. Punk-John Cena ratings analysis, Rock's role in WWE, and more. In the VIP Aftershow they go in-depth tr
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks talk Finn Balor’s push, Roman’s new look, Enzo-Jericho, Rusev’s upside, Squash matches, Smackdown
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-2-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They field live callers and dive into Raw analysis including Finn Balor’s push, Roman Reigns’s new look, Enzo-Chris Jericho, Rusev’s upside, squash matches, Smackdown, and more with live callers.Become a supporter of
WKPWP - Keller interviews Jim Ross regarding Mid-South days, WWE roster split, announcing changes, his One Man Shows, SMW, Benjamin, more
In this week’s Interview Classic podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (7-28-2016) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller's interview with Jim Ross to discuss recent happenings in WWE including an evaluation of the roster split. He also addresses Jerry Lawler’s role being shifted from the main shows on color commentary to panel pre-shows. There are live callers throughout the show with a range
15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: CM Punk-Cena headlined WWE Money in the Bank preview and post-show with live callers
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 14 and 17, 2011.On the July 14, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast, host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell was joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican at the beginning of the show to discuss Radican's latest reviews & DVD coverage, plus discuss the potential finish of John Cena-CM Punk at MITB. Caldwe
15 YRS AGO: Rock-Cena battle, possible MITB outcomes, Raw rating & potential MITB PPV buys, frustrated TNA talent
Today we jump back 15 years to the July 13, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill where they discussed with live callers today's battle between The Rock and John Cena, the potential Money in the Bank PPV match outcomes, why the audience WWE was marketing to is leery of ordering the PPV, the low Raw rating and whethe
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Wells talk whether AEW is too gory, Punk, Danielson, Karrion, Nick Gage vs. Jericho, Tanahashi-AEW, more
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (7-27-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Kelly Wells discussed whether AEW was going too far with the blood and weapons gorefests including several emails from listeners about that topic. They also respond to other emails on various topics including Wade Barrett’s announcing and the
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks evaluate WWE's choices for Summerslam night 1 and night 2 line-ups, Ospreay-Omega-Moxley, WWE Unreal, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist and PWTorch podcast host Greg Parks. They discuss these topics:Analysis of the build to Summerslam including last night's RawA breakdown of the announced line-ups for each night, including whether Night 2 even feels like a decent off-peak PPV rather than a
15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell dissect CM Punk's performance, Cena's response, McMahon's role with live callers, plus MITB, Destination X, more
Today we jump back 15 years to the July 12, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discussed the previous night's Raw in great detail with a dozen live callers, dissecting C.M. Punk's performance, John Cena's promos, Vince McMahon's role, and where all of this might be headed on Sunday at Money in the Bank and beyond. They also
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