Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-15-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Rich Fann. They reacted in real time to news of WWE roster cutbacks, AEW Dynamite's big ratings increase this week, plus they discuss WrestleMania 37, Karrion Kross's promo, The Young Bucks heel turn, and more from NXT, AEW, Raw, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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. They discuss these topics:The pros and cons of the free hours of WrestleMania on ESPNOverall evaluation of the WrestleMania line-upComparisons between Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton and C.M. Punk vs. Roman Reigns in terms of build and interestPat McAfeeChris JerichoAEW Dynasty analysisTNA Rebellion PPV analysisNXT vs. AEW five years after NXT shifted from Wednesday head-to-head to Tuesdays.Is there anything style-wise from NXT's booking and presentation that would benefit the main roster?Is there a wrestler from TNA that would fit in well and help AEW?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 7 and 8, 2011.On the Apr. 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell takes live phone calls for 60+ minutes covering WWE's announced business changes today, Triple H heading up talent recruitment, what kind of talent WWE might recruit under Hunter, the next WWE main-eventer and if he's currently on the roster, Superstars's finale and how it could affect the roster, the next 12 months with John Cena and The Rock, The Corre's unexplainable booking, why tag team & women's wrestling aren't featured in WWE, the chairshot controversy with Triple H and The Undertaker, and more.Then on the Apr. 8, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers Smackdown, Impact ratings breaking news analysis, John Morrison and Trish Stratus story, way-too-early Money in the Bank predictions for June PPV, possible Sin Cara-Rey Mysterio match at WM28, outside-the-box storyline build for John Cena vs. Rock at WM28 e.g. 50-Week Challenge, Triple H's TV future, Corre's standing on Smackdown and why they'll probably stick around for a while, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Nexus's future and potential ways to re-start the group, the upcoming three-hour Raws and potential themes and analysis of why WWE and USA continue to use three-hour Raws, and potential conclusions to the Raw GM storyline.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 (4-12-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by “Saturday Morning Wrestling's” Jim Valley, also of the VIP Wayback Playback weekly audio show and the “Total Chaos” Attitude Era radio show available to VIP members. Valley is live on site at Cauliflower Alley Club for their annual banquet discussing who he had rubbed elbows with, and then we hand over topics to callers who discuss primarily all of the happenings on Raw the night before.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They answered emails from listeners with topics coming out of Raw last night on A.J. Styles, Bullet Club, Roman Reigns, Shane McMahon, and much more, plus TNA's future, ROH-EVOLVE-WWE and Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Gold.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 (4-7-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former WWE and TNA pro wrestler Matt Morgan who returns to talk about WrestleMania 32 and the Roman Reigns push, A.J. Styles's hair and music, who he'd push as a lead babyface, challenges of being a big man in the industry that is leaning more toward smaller wrestlers, and more including live callers and email questions.That is followed by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill that same week (4-6-2016) welcoming special guests PWTorch specialist Shawn Valentino and former Prowrestling.net contributor Rich Twilling discussing their WrestleMania 32 weekend live experience. Plus, live calls, emails, and more fun on the Livecast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Apr. 6, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed with live callers WrestleMania, Monday's Raw, Rock-Cena hype for WrestleMania 28, whether Rock is being sabotaged, the overlooked aspect of the 2011 Royal Rumble winner Alberto Del Rio opening WrestleMania, concerns with current WWE product, fate of Superstars after Thursday, Sin Cara's debut reflective of WWE's lack of direction & planning, Lockdown line-up, the Lockdown Line-Up Guessing Game, Miz vs. Cena continuing, Jon Moxley in WWE, McNeill's Live Events Center, and a new weekly feature - Criteria To Determine Whether You Should You Have An Internet PPV. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they take McNeill Zone Thread questions on Miss USA on Tough Enough, a potential WM28 Stars vs. Legends theme, and the Austin-Miz confrontation on Raw.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 4 and 5, 2011.On the Apr. 4, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed WrestleMania 27 and look at the strengths and weaknesses, plus talked with callers for an hour focused primarily on WrestleMania and its fallout.Then on the Apr. 5, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, they discussed the previous night's Raw including whether Rock has lost steam, whether John Cena undercut Rock, how Cena definitely diminished the value of the WWE Title and heel beatdowns, plus did the Dome take away from WrestleMania more than it helped, what comes next for WWE without the WM buzz, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they talk about the great debut episode of Tough Enough and more WrestleMania-related topics.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 five years ago (4-8-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They begin with a review of Smackdown including Edge's follow-up promo to his turn, the Daniel Bryan vs. Jey Uso main event, and Logan Paul with Sami Zayn. Then a full review of the final Raw before WrestleMania including Drew McIntyre's promo, Miz and Morrison spray-painting Bad Bunny's car, Drew vs. King Corbin, and Braun Strowman and Shane McMahon in a verbal battle. And then a preview of all announced matches at both nights of WrestleMania. From there, they analyze the Wednesday ratings and how viewership patterns could change starting next week. Then they discuss NXT Takeover “Stand & Deliver: Night 1” headlined by Raquel Gonzalez beating Io Shirai for the NXT Title and a standout Tommaso Ciampa vs. Walter match. Then they review AEW Dynamite including the apparent heel turn of The Young Bucks on Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho's featured promo about The Pinnacle, Christian's latest promo with the Taz overture, and more. Also, is Lulu Lemon a store for yoga wear or a flavor of Girl Scout Cookie?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch's Chris Lansdell, making his long-awaited Flagship debut. They discuss these topics:Reaction to the WrestleMania's night 1 and night 2 line-ups release: Did WWE load WrestleMania night 2 at expense of night 1? Did they make good choices for the ESPNsimulcast first hours?What key element is WrestleMania 42 missing and was it avoidable?AEW Dynasty line-up so far a good counter to WrestleMania's weaknessThoughts on the Pat McAfee debacleChris Jericho's return to AEW and how can he be useful for AEW this time?Mailbag topic: Is AEW building for the future and what does the state of their original Four Pillars say?A preview of AEW DynamiteNew Japan's resurgenceA Foodie discussion closes out the free portion of the showBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Apr. 3, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discussed with live callers the entire WrestleMania 27 PPV immediately after its conclusion looking at the PPV from a variety of perspectives and covering each of the matches that filled out the nearly five hour event with a brutal main event. Every possible angle macro & micro about Mania, WWE's product, where they go from here, etc. is broken down throughout the fast-moving Livecast.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 (4-5-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions with an in-depth analysis of first Raw after WrestleMania 32 with callers including what WWE is up to with Roman Reigns, the loss and win for A.J. Styles on back-to-back nights, the influx of NXT wrestlers, and much more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason react to a series of email questions and topics regarding the fallout from WrestleMania 32 on both WWE's main roster and NXT.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 (3-31-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show host (circa late 1980s to mid-'90s), former wrestling convention and promoter and wrestler, and now country music act manager John Arezzi discussing WM32 and a remarkable story regarding dealing with Ultimate Warrior in the 1990s. Live callers and email questions are sprinkled in.That is followed by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill that same week (3-30-2016) welcoming special guests Lance Hoyt, Ian Ricaboni from ROH, David Fuller from the ROH, and Joel Gertner from the ECW Alumni Page to the pre-WrestleMania Wednesday Livecast Extravaganza with live callers and emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Apr. 1, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops. They discussed with live callers WrestleMania hype & build-up - both positives & negatives. Also, breaking news analysis of Impact ratings, The Rock's involvement in Mania, news of Sting claiming he was offered a WWE deal, Hulk Hogan's persona in 2011 vs. early 2010, whether Mania will draw 1.0 million buys, whether there will be blood in the Taker-Hunter Mania match, and much more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they break down the entire WM27 line-up where emphasis is more on spectacle and outside participants than the matches, review the Hall of Fame class, and cover a 20-years ago Torch back-issue reporting on the WrestleMania 7 build-up.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 30, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed with live callers the WrestleMania 27 line-up, final hype on Monday's WWE Raw, announcers for WM27, what the main event could one should be, Brock Lesnar's wrestling talk promoting UFC's TUF, Bret Hart on the WrestleMania build-up, Best/Worst WrestleMania matches & PPVs & box office results, ROH and FCW talk, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, hey took Listener Mail questions from the Pat McNeill Zone of the VIP Forum covering a wide variety of old and current topics.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 five years ago (4-1-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discussed WrestleMania 37's build and potential to be great, reflections on AEW-NXT Wednesday War, AEW and NXT viewership this week, AEW Dark Elevation crossing the line into too much AEW content each week, NXT Takeover, and ROH 19th Anniversary PPV reflections.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch's Sean Radican. They discuss these topics:WrestleMania 42's undercard taking shape finally, with some standout moments to look for that could be career-boosting.Thoughts on Oba Femi-Brock Lesnar build and what kind of match they should haveA look at the phases or chapters of ROH over the decades and comparing it to the opportunity Paul Levesque has with the new class of rising potential centerpiece or main event stars after this year's WrestleManiaAEW Dynasty's top three matches and thoughts in particular on Kenny Omega, Jon Moxley, and Will Ospreay heading into the PPVNew Japan's resurgence with the New Japan Cup and four top stars in particular, and a preview of New Japan Sakura Genesis this weekend on New Japan WorldMailbag topics on WWE's treatment of Matt Cardona, WrestleMania's undercard, and whether Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar is the "real" main event of WrestleMania this yearBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 25 and 28, 2011.On the Mar. 25, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell takes live phone calls for 60+ minutes discussing last night's TNA Impact trying to make sense of what TNA is doing, breaking news analysis of the Impact ratings, late in the show - breaking news story on Kurt Angle's arrest reported by TMZ, potential crowd reactions to John Cena-Rock-Miz on Monday's Raw and also at WrestleMania, whether WWE and TNA will change their PPV business model over time, and much more.Then on the Mar. 28, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss various WrestleMania 27 subjects right before Raw including The Rock's comments that indicate he'll actually wrestle again, Triple H's history in WrestleManias, Rock's movie career, Punk-Orton, and more with live callers throughout the hour.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 (3-29-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions with an in-depth analysis of final Raw hype for WrestleMania 32 with callers including an in-person report from someone who attended Raw in Brooklyn.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason react to a series of email questions and topics focused almost exclusively on last night's WWE Raw and WrestleMania 32 expectations and predictions.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 (3-24-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Gabe Sapolsky discussing the burgeoning Evolve-WWE relationship, Evolve live events WrestleMania Weekend, the breaking news of Daniel Bryan pulling out of his upcoming WWE appearances, and his experiences with three different generations of indy wrestlers and how they have changed the last couple decades, how he is changing the style of wrestling he promotes, and much more – all mixed with live callers.That is followed by Wade's interview with University of East West Alabama Journalism Professor Will Nevin – who is also a long-time PWTorch reader and pro wrestling fan – giving an expert perspective on the legal dynamics and First Amendment issues at play in the Hulk Hogan-Gawker lawsuit. This show includes live callers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 24, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks took live calls for one hour on a variety of subject including the new WrestleMania box set Chyna vs. Glamazon in a shoot fight, Booker T or William Regal on color at WrestleMania, great heat for WrestleMania matches, Kevin Nash at WrestleMania, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they compared Smackdown's WM hype to Raw's WM hype and also the more likely prospects now of The Rock returning to the ring and who his potential opponents could be.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 22, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell who'd discussed the previous night's WWE Raw and took live calls for an hour including questions on the Hall of Fame, Mick Foley, Randy Orton's bus, Christian's future, ROH, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed TNA Impact and Jeff Hardy in-depth, plus DGUSA's move to Internet PPVs.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 five years ago (3-23-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to discuss Raw from the night before and take live calls for an hour including questions on the Hall of Fame, Vince McMahon's attitude toward Eric Bischoff and WCW, Mick Foley, Randy Orton's bus, Christian's future, ROH, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they discuss TNA Impact and Jeff Hardy in-depth, plus DGUSA's move to Internet PPVs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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. They discuss these topics:Analysis of Randy Orton's follow-up on turn against Cody Rhodes and whether he cemented himself being cheeredSwerve Strickland vs. Kenny Omega with no. 1 contendership stakesIs the Tony Khan "fictional character in charge of AEW" a truly awful human being (or just a non-confrontational forgiving person to a fault)?Who can step up in AEW Women's Division with Toni Storm out of action rest of yearThe overall WrestleMania line-up landscape and how it's taking shapeC.M. Punk and Roman Reigns (and a case for banning the term "old school" in certain contexts)Would this have been a good year to push some younger stars against Roman and Punk and Cody and Drew and Orton instead (and why bookers are scared to do it too early)?Brock Lesnar and Oba FemiDamien Priest and R-Truth as tag champs and WWE's overall tag division pushBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 18 and 21, 2011.On the Mar. 18, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell took live phone calls for 60 minutes discussing a variety of macro and micro topics for a very expansive episode, including breaking news analysis of Impact ratings, Impact last night, WWE's reactive response to GLAAD, the potential for Jim Ross to call a match or matches at WrestleMania 27, The Rock appearing on Raw before Mania, how WWE is using the mid-card roster at WrestleMania, Superstars's future or non-future, whether the wrestling business has benefited 30 years removed from WrestleMania by going national with Pros & Cons discussed, the future of wrestling 10-15 years from now and how much a shallow talent pool could affect that, whether a new big player will step up to be a #2 competing against WWE, the four keys to a big player competing vs. WWE, and more.Then on the Mar. 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers that night's Raw, live comments on Chris Jericho on "Dancing with the Stars," who calls WrestleMania 27, whether Shawn Michaels will have a role at WrestleMania, Triple H's conditioning, live report from a caller who attended Saturday's Raw house show at MSG, history of masked wrestlers and why Abdullah the Butcher never went to WWE, and much more.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 (3-22-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions looking at the previous night's puzzling and preposterous penultimate episode of Raw before WrestleMania 32.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed a range of topics suggested by emails from listeners including more on Raw and WrestleMania 32, plus some reaction to the departures of Eric Young and Robert Roode from TNA.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 (3-17-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked with ex-WWE writer Matt McCarthy about these topics: WrestleMania 32 hype, Shane McMahon-Undertaker, Brock Lesnar-Dean Ambrose, Roderick Strong's slur, PWG, Roman Reigns's Tweet response to a critical fan, and more with live callers and email questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 17, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers the "True Story of WrestleMania" DVD after Parks viewed the documentary, Monday's Raw, potential Hall of Fame last-minute add-ins, who should induct current HOF inductees, a hypothetical WWE Roast and who would make good roast candidates, recent Chris Jericho & Rey Mysterio & John Cena Tweets of significance, Jeff Hardy-TNA situation, how TNA will handle it on Impact tonight, and much more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the quality vs. quantity of wrestling on TV, State of Smackdown, potential WrestleMania match involving The Corre, potential WM27 opening match, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 16, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they take live calls for an hour including early reviews for the WrestleMania DVD, the Jeff Hardy situation, the Miz-Rock-Cena developments, Sin Cara's potential debut, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer McNeill Mailbag questions including a long discussion on greatest tag team eras, Randy Orton's future after WrestleMania, and more.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 five years ago (3-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Pro Wrestling Torch columnist Greg Parks. They discuss the latest WrestleMania line-up and how few “special attractions” there are this year compared to prior years. They evaluate the tip matches so far including evaluating Drew McIntyre challenging Bobby Lashley and the pros and cons of the course they've taken so far with the title situation.They also talk about whether we're headed toward a Braun Strowman-Shane McMahon cinematic match at WrestleMania now that their first match has been scheduled for Fastlane. Also, is Edge losing momentum and should Danel Bryan be involved in the match at WrestleMania to give it more star power and a wrestler who's actually wrestling regularly. They discuss the women's title matches at WrestleMania and the Raw Tag Team Title news.Then they shift to some talk about the WWE Network transition to Peacock, AEW Revolution fallout including the Inner Circle-MJF angle and the signing of Christian, assessing the AEW-NXT Wednesday battle after 18 months, whether Impact has benefited from the AEW relationship, is Tony Khan in danger of going down the path of other executives who get infatuated with being on-air characters, and finally a look at Pro Wrestling Most Influential People starting with Vince McMahon and Tony Khan.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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.Ronda Rousey's debut for AEW at Revolution on Sunday, the social media reaction, Rousey's baggage, and her potential to help AEW (and Toni Storm, in particular)More social media controversies regarding WWE assigning people to watch AEW, Ricochet's comment to a detractor regarding his MS, and Britt Baker on her AEW statusThe Randy Orton appearance on Raw and thoughts on his turn on Cody Rhodes and the story they're tellingThe latest with C.M. Punk and Roman Reigns on Raw, and in particular points that were scored by eachMore WWE notes on AAA relationship, Dominik benefiting from AAA, Penta, Judgment Day, and Oba Femi-Brock Lesnar-Paul Heyman-Seth RollinsWill Ospreay's return to action on AEW Dynamite tomorrowA preview of Dynamite announced matchesOverall thoughts on AEW RevolutionMAILBAGWas AEW a big moment of growth for them compared to WWE given the energy in the building and the big surprises and just how much more of an event it felt like compared to WWE PLEs?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 15, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Prowrestling.net's Jason Powell. They took live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including a focus on Sunday night's TNA Victory Road main event mess with Jeff Hardy vs. Sting, the previous night's Raw including the latest WrestleMania hype, and a variety of other subjects brought up by callers.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed in-depth most segments of Raw.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 (3-15-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions looking at preview night's Raw, Roadblock, the Vince-Shane-Undertaker summit, the Brock Lesnar-Dean Ambrose hype, Triple H's chance of turning babyface soon, and much more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed a range of topics suggested by emails from listeners including more on Raw, Roadblock, WrestleMania 32, and beyond WrestleMania 32, plus ROH and TNA 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.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 11 and 14, 2011.On the Mar. 11, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact, the hype for Victory Road, Mr. Anderson's promos on Impact vs. Before the Bell, Bully Ray's strong character definition, TNA overall lacking a foundation for their characters, a potential WrestleMania 27 line-up from top to bottom, the WM27 opening match, plus a good amount of ROH talk covering the State of ROH.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Raw in-depth and look ahead to Monday's Raw, discuss potential Rock-Cena-Miz booking scenarios at WrestleMania including a scenario where Miz walks out still WWE champion, plus discussion of the ill-fated NXT Season 5 that launched on Tuesday.Then on the Mar. 14, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers last night's TNA PPV, the Jeff Hardy situation in TNA and the lack of accountability in TNA, where TNA goes from here with Hardy, potential stipulation for Taker-Hunter at WrestleMania, Raw tonight, Snooki's involvement, Rock Tweeting on "face to face" with Cena, whether WWE is hurting Cena with the Rock feud, similarities & differences between UFC buying Strikeforce and pro wrestling buy-outs, Hulk Hogan the least marketable he's been since early 1980s, Abyss's TV future, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our AEW Revolution PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by independent pro wrestling reporter and analyst Stephanie Chase to preview the entire line-up. They begin with an assessment of AEW overall during the first ten weeks of 2026 and then march through the card starting with MJF vs. "Hangman" Adam Page and Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita. They also discuss the state of the Women's Division, Brody King's push, and more.After that, we present the Tony Khan media Q&A from Thursday discussing primarily AEW Revolution.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 8 and 9, 2011.On the Mar. 8, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Prowrestling.net's Jason Powell took live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including many aspects of last night's Raw plus last week's Impact.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed John Cena's latest rap response to The Rock, potential Cena heel turn, Dolph Zipper's move to Raw, and much more.Then on the Mar. 9, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussed with live callers Monday's Raw, Cena's promo, whether Rock should & will be live in the building on a future Raw before Mania, Raw & SD & Impact ratings, TNA's thrown-together PPV line-up for Sunday, Tuesday's Smackdown taping Caldwell attended live, whether Shelton Benjamin has a future in WWE, Hunter-Taker's placement on the WrestleMania line-up, NXT Season 5 and looking ahead to NXT6, McNeill's Live Events Center, Snooki on Raw next week, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they take McNeill Listener Thread Mailbag questions on WCW nostalgia, ugly wrestlers, Candyman, and other current topics.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 five years ago (3-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss the NXT announcements including the pros and cons of a two-night Takeover, the latest on the transition from WWE Network to Peacock, the state of the WrestleMania line-up and whether it can come together as a WM-worthy show, evaluating the latest angles with Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan and Edge, the rise of Bobby Lashley to WWE Title holder in WM season, AEW's reaction to the lame finish to the Barbed Wire Death Match conclusion, whether Kenny Omega is way off the ideal track as a character already, Christian's first two appearances for AEW, the Inner Circle angle, odd stuff on AEW Dynamite that jumps out as amateurish and sloppy, is AEW expanding to too many hours a week, the Shane McMahon-Braun Strowman storyline, some talk about the Omega-Impact angle and the merging of the Impact and TNA titles, and whether ROH is the cleansing experience for frustrated wrestling fans right now.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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:The likelihood of Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, how the match could go and the pros and cons of different pathsWho will be a bigger star in 2-3 years - Bron Breaker and Oba FemiAEW Revolution preview including thoughts on PPV length and whether a shorter PPV this time or next time could win over some WWE fans looking for a happy medium between WWE's ESPN PLE format and AEW's 4+ hour wrestling-dense eventsThe Cody Rhodes WWE Title win and whether it appears WWE will turn him heel and whether that would be prudentThe prospects for the build to Cody vs. Randy Orton to be more interesting than Drew vs. CodyRhea Ripley-Jade Cargill build and whether Jade should have been first choice to headline WrestleManiaA.J. Lee impressions headed into WrestleManiaBayley's latest pushBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 4 and 7, 2011.On the Mar. 4, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact in-depth, breaking news analysis of Impact ratings & quarter-hour ratings, Impact looking big-league in an arena setting, Sting's return and evaluating him as TNA champion, Kurt Angle with an ax, the value of mid-card titles in 2011, plus tons of nostalgia topics including early '90s WWF scandals and Hulk Hogan in WCW. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they break down the Torch Newsletter back-issue from 20 years ago (Issue #110) and discuss Jim Duggan, Bob Armstrong, and other potential inductees into the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame.Then on the Mar. 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers Steve Austin and The Rock comparisons in Attitude Era vs. March 2011, how John Cena should respond to Rock on Raw, Austin's potential role at WrestleMania, guesses for Michael Cole-Jerry Lawler special referee, Snooki's involvement on next week's Raw, preview of Cena's response to Rock on Raw, perspective on Jerry Lawler-Jimmy Hart from Memphis and Andy Kaufman, how vital Vince McMahon was to Austin's success in Attitude Era, Sunny's Hall of Fame induction and whether she "deserves" it, Kane's random babyface turn, plus details on Keller's Torch Talk with DDP.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 (3-8-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions looking at the previous night's Raw, the hype for Roadblock, and how this all affects WrestleMania 32, plus some notes on WrestleMania 33's host city announcement.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed a range of topics suggested by emails from listeners including the UFC women's division, more on the hype for a possible backlash from Roadblock, the Hulk Hogan-Gawker trial, 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 podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (3-3-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed Mick Foley back to the show to discuss his WrestleMania Dream Vacation content, stories from the road, his funnest matches pre-WWF and during his WWF run, in-depth on the WWE women's division including Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, and Bayley, thoughts on Shane McMahon's return, new developments in his relationship with Vince McMahon, thoughts on his run as a color commentator, what he's going to volunteer to do for Vince McMahon right after the show, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 2 and 3, 2011.On the Mar. 2, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss with live callers the top stories from Monday's Raw and Tuesday's NXT, why the Cena-Miz build-up has more issues than the promo content, referee for Cole-Lawler at WrestleMania (Austin?!), potential WrestleMania 27 announcers, where Brodus Clay could fit in on the main WWE roster, Johnny Curtis or Kaval on TV longer?, potential NXT 5 concepts (serious and not-so-serious), Dixie Carter as the face of TNA, McNeill's Weekly Live Events Center, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they discuss McNeill's TNA house show experience over the weekend and taken Listener Mail questions from the McNeill Zone in the VIP Forum.Then on the Mar. 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they take calls for an hour including Hilary Clinton's comments about pro wrestling, Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan's Twitter war, the history of dark matches in WWE and why they have them, TNA's TV format, Ezekiel Jackson's push, and more, plus in the VIP Aftershow a discussion on Greg attending the Raw TV event on Monday and his review of Chris Jericho's book.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 1, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discussed Raw from the night before, Triple H speaking, Rock appearing from across the country, John Cena making more gay jokes, Chris Jericho congratulating himself in third person, Raw's rating, and more with live callers.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 five years ago (3-4-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest co-host Matt McCarthy from the “We Watch Wrestling” podcast. The professional stand-up comedian and two-time former WWE Creative Team member gives his thoughts on the various possibilities for AEW's “huge, huge” signing that will be revealed on Sunday at the PPV. They also talk about Bobby Lashley's WWE Title win and where he fits into WrestleMania now, what Matt would like to see Roman Reigns do differently, how Matt feels about the NXT attempts at comedy with Cameron Grimes and The Way-Dexter Lumis sagas, a preview of AEW Revolution, and more.Also, a bonus section featuring Cody Rhodes's media Q&A from yesterday including his reaction to the report of NXT moving to Tuesday nights, PWTorch columnist Rich Fann's question on developing new stars and why Cody called it a “romantic way of describing him,” the new AEW Elevation show, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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. They discuss these topics:Assessing the state of the WWE Title path to WrestleMania from Randy Orton winning the Chamber to Drew McIntyre vs. Orton this Friday to Cody Rhodes' role and what match (or matches) will involve the WWE Title going into WrestleMania?Is some of the "chaos" in the lead-up to WrestleMania being amplified by WWE to create footage for the next season of "WWE Unreal"?Does the Roman Reigns-C.M. Punk pseudo-shoot exchange come with a price as Reigns insults Punk's fans and Punk brings Reigns's deceased father into it?What's going on with Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill online and should management be stepping in sooner to quell it or at least finesse it into something productive without negative side effects for both wrestlers?Is Danhausen a good fit for WWE and did things go better on Raw than the PLE?AEW's early 2026 key storylines including Jon Moxley's character, Thekla vs. Thunder Rosa on Dynamite, the lack of sufficient introductions of Gabe Kidd and especially Clark Connors, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 25 and 28, 2011.On the Feb. 25, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussed with live callers Sting, Sting, and more Sting related to WWE and TNA, the previous night's Impact and breaking news analysis of Impact ratings, potential new opponents for Sting in TNA, WrestleMania 27 and 28, where Mistico could fit in WWE long-term and where he might be one year from now, Chris Jericho's recent comments that he believes Chris Benoit nearly tore down the wrestling business, and more.Then on the Feb. 28, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed Smackdown's ratings surge, the approach Rock and John Cena were taking in promos, whether Miz was a third wheel, which wrestlers deserved to be in the WWE Hall of Fame who might not get in for other reasons, might Diesel return to WWE TV, and much more.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 (2-25-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed Jim Ross back to the show for well over two hours of in-depth discussion on Shane McMahon's return and the McMahon family dynamic, Steve Austin's potential role at WM32, the WM32 line-up in general, the conundrum with Roman Reigns and whether he should turn heel, Jim Ross's latest projects coming up with New Japan and CBS Sports boxing events, and much more including live callers and email topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 23 and 24, 2011.On the Feb. 23, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Pat McNeill, they take a record number of calls most of the hour on the current events this week including WrestleMania, The Rock, Triple H-Undertaker, TNA's big surprise, WWE Hall of Fame, Seth Rollins call-up timeline, and more.In the VIP Aftershow, besides the McNeill Event Center update, they answer email and VIP Forum questions on other topics including whether the McMahons will ever be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame.Then on the Feb. 24, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers Mistico's breaking news signing with WWE right at the top of the show, then take numerous calls on Sting and his role in TNA, how it compares to being a one-off attraction in WWE vs. just another returning legend with the law of diminishing returns in TNA, TNA's Super Surprise Shocker on Impact, WrestleMania 27 with Triple H vs. Undertaker, what should be the WrestleMania main event?, Sheamus at WM, Awesome Kong, Who will be in the Hall of Fame first - Warrior or Jake Roberts, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the high level of interest in Sting, more on TNA's current product, Chris Jericho's future and how/when to reintroduce him, the overall state of WWE's product and concerns that Taker, Hunter, and Rock can't cover, plus more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 21 and 22, 2011.On the Feb. 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed with live callers John Cena's potential response to The Rock on Monday's Raw, a full preview of Raw, Rock's role in WrestleMania build-up, vintage Rock interview for VIP members and historical perspective on Rock's career, a potential Michael Cole-Jerry Lawler WrestleMania match, how Christian could fit in the Edge-Del Rio WrestleMania build-up, concussion and steroid issues, wrestler health discussed in-depth, and more.Then on the Feb. 22, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell took ten live phone calls for most of the live hour on a variety of subjects including primarily a reaction to big angles on the previous night's Raw and looked ahead to WrestleMania. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they compared that year's WrestleMania to the previous year's line-up, plus frustration with TNA repeating the same mistakes and getting the same lousy results.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 five years ago (2-25-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discussed the following topics:The signing of Paul Wight by AEW, whether it's a worthwhile signing, how it could go right or go wrong, and more aspects of the story.A full review of AEW Dynamite including revisiting the Matt Hardy-Hangman Page angle last week in light of Hardy posting a video rebuttal of Wade's criticism last week.A full review of NXT on USA including the Adam Cole-Roderick Strong angle.A review of UFC including the big upset victory for Derrick Lewis last weekend and then a preview of this weekend's show.A review of a busy week of New Japan events and a look ahead.A review of Smackdown including the latest with Roman Reigns and Edge.A review of Raw including the first week of Miz as champion and the continued push of Bobby Lashley.Impressions from Sasha Banks's interview with Steve Austin on WWE Network.A review of Blood Sport with Jon Moxley.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.