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30+ year veteran Hall of Fame pro wrestling journalist Wade Keller from Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter and PWTorch.com discusses the top stories of the week in pro wrestling with top level guest cohosts and interviews pro wrestling's newsmakers each week.

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    The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast is a must-listen for any wrestling fan. Wade Keller, the man behind The Pro Wrestling Torch, provides insightful analysis and commentary on all things pro wrestling. His in-depth knowledge and industry insight are unmatched, making every episode entertaining and informative. One of the best aspects of this podcast is the variety of cohosts that join Wade on each episode. They bring their unique perspectives to the table, adding depth and different viewpoints to the discussions. Additionally, the interviews with wrestling insiders and ex-WWE personnel provide even more insight into the inner workings of the business.

    One downside to this podcast is the amount of advertisements and plugs that can be found throughout each episode. While they can be skipped or fast-forwarded through, it does interrupt the flow of the discussion at times. However, this is a small price to pay for such great content.

    In conclusion, The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast is a top-notch source for all things wrestling. From knowledgeable analysis to engaging interviews, there is something for every fan in each episode. Despite some interruptions from ads and plugs, this podcast consistently delivers high-quality content that keeps listeners informed and entertained. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking to stay up-to-date on wrestling news, this podcast should not be missed.



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    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Miz a rising top star, Hogan and Dixie quotes on TNA's future, Raw vs. Impact ratings, SD to Syfy, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 176:20


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 13 and 14, 2010.On the Apr. 13, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on TNA president Dixie Carter's Q&A, TNA's product and why it wasn't working, Carter and Hulk Hogan saying the right things, but not understanding why the TNA product doesn't work, breaking news analysis on WWE Raw and TNA Impact ratings, The Miz becoming a top star, the big news of Smackdown moving to Syfy, NXT's future, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss TNA's talent roster, look at more of Carter's comments, Linda McMahon's Senate situation, and more.Then on the Apr. 14, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on TNA Impact and Raw ratings, WWE NXT the previous night, The Miz growing into a main eventer, Brock Lesnar possibly going back to WWE, would Paul Heyman and Jim Ross go to TNA, MMA fighters who could cross over to WWE, a complete TNA Lockdown PPV preview, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the death of Gene Kiniski, breaking news on Jim Cornette's death threats against Vince Russo, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative and MLW founder talks WWE response to COVID, XFL demise, working with MJF, AEW so far, Cinematic matches

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 118:14


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (4-14-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an interview with MLW founder and booker Court Bauer, who also spent years working in WWE as a Creative Team member. He talks about how MLW is adjusting to the coronavirus situation, how he thinks WWE and AEW are handling the coronavirus including continuing to tape matches, his thoughts on how Vince McMahon is handling the XFL's demise and the coronavirus changing his entire business operations and threatening many revenue streams assumed to be safe, whether he is rooting for AEW to succeed, the mixing of MMA competitors and fight-styles into pro wrestling shows, Ronda Rousey's run with WWE and her recent comments, working with MJF since 2017 in MLW and which wrestlers of the past he reminds them of, his thoughts on “cinematic” post-produced wrestling matches, and more. In a VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Court gives his take on the “Dark Side of the Ring” series including the Von Erich, Brawl for All, and the Chris Benoit documentary with observations on the relationship between Eddie Guerrero and Benoit.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin: McMahon choosing Cena over Batista, remembering Howard Finkle, WWE roster cuts during pandemic, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 123:34


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-16-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Todd Martin. They discussed these topics:NEWS ANALYSIS:Howard Finkel and what he represented as a great ring announcer but also how Vince McMahon treated him and what that says about McMahon.Todd's strong view on WWE's decision to release so many wrestlers yesterday during a pandemic just days before the next investor's conference call.A review of that week's AEW Dynamite (including the Jon Moxley vs. Jake Hager main event)A review of NXT on USAThoughts on WWE Smackdown (including Braun Strowman vs. Shinsuke Nakamura)Analysis of WWE Raw (including Drew McIntyre's promo, Drew vs. Andrade, and Nia Jax squashing Kairi Sane).The latest on UFCMAILBAG TOPICS:What was the reason Vince McMahon backed Chris Benoit enough to give him the title win at WrestleMania 20, and is he the most surprising WrestleMania main eventer ever?Why did Vince McMahon ultimately choose John Cena over Batista?Why does WWE have such unbalanced power over their independent contractors compared to how things work in Europe?Is A.J. Styles a former WrestleMania headliners now that he closed out the first night of WrestleMania 36, or does that not count?What is a list of Bret Hart's best matches in WCW?What was the deal with Hunter Hearst Helmsley and “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig in the fall of 1996?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Heydorn talk Ripley's disappointing defense of storyline with Belair and Sky, Cody-Cena, Gunther-Jey, Seth-Roman-Punk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 142:04


    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:Rhea Ripley's disappointing defense of storyline with Bianca Belair and Iyo SkyEvaluating the overall build for Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena, a case for how the face-face match-up could have worked well, and the missing elements from Cena's perspective including absence of the RockThe latest Gunther-Jey Uso buildDissecting the latest with Seth Rollins-Roman Reigns-C.M. PunkHas Drew McIntyre vs. Damien Priest been the biggest pleasant surprise on the WM line-up in terms of framing and build?A preview of Dynamite: Is Athena vs. Mercedes Mone happening too soon? Is it obvious Will Ospreay will beat Takeshita? Plus Moxley, Hurt Business, moreIs it time to look at Kenny Omega as something other than a potential centerpiece main event star in AEW?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Goldberg's potential dream opponents, WWE heel announcers, WWE Divas controversy, Orton, Jeff Hardy, Raw vs. TNA, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 165:19


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 9 and 12, 2010.On the Apr. 9, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosted with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They interacted with phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on the role of WWE Divas, Maria's interview on the Divas being held back, Superstars as a solid hour of wrestling, Hulk Hogan's latest on Bubba the Love Sponge, the Jeff Hardy angle on Monday, no buzz on the angle if it's legit, Shannon Moore in TNA, Bill Goldberg dream opponents, who should face Goldberg if he returns to WWE, Jim Ross's future, heel announcers in WWE, WWE's DVD biz, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Parks discuss whether Dixie Carter is oblivious to TNA criticism, Tommy Dreamer in TNA, new Raw guest hosts, Worst Raw guest host, and more.Then on the Apr. 12, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Prowrestling.net editor Jason Powell fielded phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on WWE and TNA subjects leading into Raw and Impact on Monday night, Randy Orton's "babyface" turn, TNA ratings before and after creative shake-up in July 2009, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Powell discuss World Class with Texas Stadium blown up, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Raw analysis including why Ziggler is frustrating, Naomi's turn, the Usos conundrum, live callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 102:43


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-14-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell who dive into last night's Raw including why Dolph Ziggler is frustrating, why Neville fans should be worried, the Usos conundrum, Naomi's turn, Orton-Seth tips, why Barrett should get a better push, the good and the bad from Raw, including live callers.In the VIP Aftershow, they talk about a handful of non-WWE topics including TNA-Desination America, Paragon Pro Wrestling, Lucha Underground's future, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 YRS AGO): Lanny Poffo on inducting his brother Randy Savage, backstage at Hall of Fame, memories from WWF, live calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 127:40


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-9-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed “Leaping” Lanny Poffo, a/k/a The Genius who takes listeners behind the scenes at the WWE Hall of Fame, offers his thoughts on how his induction of his brother Randy Savage went, shares memories from his days wrestling in the WWF, addresses the relationship between Hulk Hogan and Randy before Randy's death and various rumors regarding that, and much more including live callers and emails.Then in the 40 minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they covered email topics including Mr. Perfect, Macho King era with Sherri, whether Vince McMahon interacted with him at the Hall of Fame ceremony, who else could have inducted Randy if not him and Hulk Hogan, his thoughts on Hogan's speech, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: TNA timeslot change, NXT, Bubba & Hogan, WWE Draft, WWE Raw, an awful TNA Impact episode, Raw vs. Impact ratings, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 148:34


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 6 and 7, 2010.On the Apr. 6, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller fielded phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on TNA Impact's awful show on Monday night including a ludicrous angle with the Knockouts Champion, Jack Swagger's push on Raw, breaking news analysis on the Raw & Impact TV ratings that came in during the Livecast, and more.Then on the Apr. 7, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill fielded phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on the TNA Impact timeslot change, last night's WWE NXT, the keg carry, Daniel Bryan's promo and latest loss, predictions on the NXT Final Four, David Otunga's performance on Raw, futures for Kofi Kingston and John Morrison, an interesting scenario for a C.M. Punk babyface turn down the line, Why Eric Bischoff gets a pass for health issues in WCW, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, Caldwell & McNeill answer listener questions on Samoa Joe's future in TNA or WWE, the next independent star to be signed by WWE, whether Jim Ross will sign with TNA, a little NFL talk, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: WWE disrespecting Jim Ross, McMahon leaving TV, Samoa Joe, Kanyon, TNA, U.S. & IC titles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 166:33


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 2 and 5, 2010.On the Apr. 2, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They fielded phone calls for 60 minutes on a variety of subjects including TNA struggling in trying to compete with WWE including the use of Sting, A.J. Styles, Kurt Angle, and Samoa Joe, plus Jack Swagger's push, Last Call with Scott Hall, and more. Plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the prospects of Shawn Michaels vs. C.M. Punk and Jim Ross's future.Then on the Apr. 5, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Prowrestling.net's Jason Powell talked about Kanyon's death and then take live calls for 60 minutes on a variety of subjects including WWE disrespecting Jim Ross, ECW-TNA, Vince McMahon leaving TV, the U.S. & IC titles, why Eric Bischoff made sense in his Torch Talk but is part of the failed TNA product, the Samoa Joe storyline, TNA ineptness with a list of three angles in particular, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they talk about the TNA Impact timeslot shift and the prospects of Jim Ross running TNA.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell: Do pre-taped heavily produced “cinematic” style matches have a big future, Jericho commentary, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 145:54


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-9-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss the long-term future of pre-taped heavily-produced cinematic style wrestling matches, what's next for Jonny Gargano and Tomasso Ciampa after their “final battle” on NXT this week, Charlotte in NXT, the way WWE handled Roman Reigns and WrestleMania, hype for Jon Moxley vs. Jake Hager, Chris Jericho on commentary, Brodie Lee spoofing Vince McMahon, how safe or unsafe is it to continue to gather wrestlers for TV tapings, what steps should WWE and AEW have taken to be safer, TNT Championship tournament talk, and should golf courses be re-opened.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks preview WrestleMania 41 line-up, review AEW Dynasty including Young Bucks return, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 106:15


    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:AEW Dynasty review including what could be next and should be next for The Young BucksA preview of next week's WrestleMania 41 line-up with expanded analysis of the Seth Rollins-Roman Reigns-C.M. Punk-Paul Heyman developments over the last weekBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: TNA's Monday ratings slide against Raw, who fills HBK's shoes, Orton as a babyface, Sapolsky-ROH, Jericho, Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 151:16


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 31 and April 1, 2010.On the Mar. 31, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on the TNA Impact ratings dropping significantly, whether they will move up an hour, if WWE Raw will go to three-hours of that happens, the major Smackdown Spoiler for Friday's show, Positives & Negatives on the decision, the key to Randy Orton's success as a babyface, a defense of the Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon match, Smackdown's future on MyNet, how to fix TNA, when they will reach a breaking point, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & McNeill answer listener questions from the McNeill Mailbag, analyze the NXT ratings, and McNeill Sings The Hits!Then on the Apr. 1, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller, he fielded phone calls for 60 minutes on a variety of subjects including who might replace Shawn Michaels as the most reliable four-star match producer, more complaints about TNA, the prospects of Jim Ross staying in WWE or perhaps going to TNA, thoughts on the next breakout star in WWE, Chris Jericho on color commentary, Gabe Sapolsky's falling out with ROH, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Jericho-Cena segment, Raw's announcing, Cena's U.S. Title reign, Bray, more with live calls, email

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 123:25


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-6-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell dove into previous night's Chris Jericho-John Cena interview, Raw's announcing, Cena's U.S. Title reign, what the "NXT" chants mean, and much more with live callers throughout.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed Neville vs. Seth Rollins, Cena's U.S. Title reign, ROH's booking, GFW lighting grid news, what next for Bray Wyatt, and more including email topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 YRS AGO): Matt McCarthy: Ex-WWE Creative, details his in-person at WM31 weekend, previous Hall of Fame backstage role

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 135:16


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-3-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Matt McCarthy, an ex-WWE Creative Team member, who detailed his in-person experience at WM31 weekend, his previous Hall of Fame backstage role, Roman Reigns's future, Stephanie McMahon's philanthropy Tweet, Justin Roberts' open letter, and more with live callers mixed in.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    AEW DYNASTY PPV PREVIEW - Keller & Krol discuss every match + Full Tony Khan Media Q&A on Dynasty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 142:35


    PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our AEW Dynasty PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol. They begin with Eric's big picture thoughts on the state of AEW three months into 2025. Then a walk through the top matches with thorough analysis of the hype and potential finishes. They also discuss each announced undercard match.After that, we present the Tony Khan media Q&A from Thursday discussing Dynasty and other AEW topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Ex-WWE Creative Matt McCarthy joins Wade to preview WrestleMania 36 including logistic of COVID setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 133:07


    Today we flashback five years (4-2-2020) to a special edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with ex-WWE Creative Team member and professional stand-up comedian Matt McCarthy to preview WrestleMania 36. They first discuss whether WWE fans will think the empty-arena augmented WrestleMania presentation worked out okay or are fans going to be saying the whole thing should have been cancelled or postponed. Also, will WWE just go too far with post-producing now that they have that freedom since the matches aren't live? Also, their reaction to the idea of fans being put on the screen to react to in-ring action as WWE is considering doing. Then they march through the entire announced line-up for WrestleMania and talk about what is likely to happen and the pros and cons of various finishes and approaches including Brock Lesnar vs. Drew McIntyre.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Justin Credible gives wrestler's perspective on adjusting to wrestling without fans in attendance, safety concerns, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 101:58


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (3-31-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an interview with guest former ECW Champion Justin Credible (P.J. Polaco, a/k/a Aldo Montoya from the WWF). Justin talks about how wrestlers need to adjust their style when matches take place without fans, safety concerns he'd have as a wrestler when it comes to coronavirus, the complete shutdown of the indy scene indefinitely, ideas for how to continue national cable shows without crowds, what Vince McMahon was like during his days as Aldo Montoya, the strengths and weaknesses of the AEW in-ring style and the quality of the shows themselves, his thoughts on the New Jack-Erich Kulas incident and his experiences with New Jack, the potential of the Impact Players, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell preview AEW Dynasty and look at WrestleMania 41 line-up and hype so far

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 126:00


    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 and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics:A preview of AEW Dynasty and an evaluation of the hype so far, with an initial focus on the Toni Storm-Megan Bayne build, plus Daniel Garcia vs. Adam Cole, Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland, Kenny Omega vs. Ricochet vs. "Speedball" Mike Bayley, and more. Talking points include whether Swerve could win and what that would mean for the path of the AEW World Title heading into All In, whether this is too much too soon for both Speedball and Bayne, and what could help Cole have more value to AEW.Thoughts on the Cody Rhodes-John Cena three week series of face-to-face promos.A big picture evaluation of the WrestleMania 41 line-up including thoughts on other key matches with a particular focus on the Roman Reigns-C.M. Punk-Seth Rollins situation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO: WrestleMania 26 Live Post-show including Undertaker vs. Michaels in a Streak vs. Career match, live callers, on-site report

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 86:52


    Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 28, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks responded to phone calls, emails, and chat room questions breaking down the entire WrestleMania 26 PPV line-up with instant reaction to all of the top matches, evaluation of what worked and what didn't work, live callers from University of Phoenix Stadium describing live reactions in the building, and more. This event included Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels in the Streak vs. Career main event, John Cena vs. Batista, Triple H vs. Sheamus, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Parks try to put WM26 into perspective with an overview of the event and weekend, look ahead to Raw tomorrow night and Extreme Rules, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell dive into previous night's Raw, Lesnar's huge angle, crowd reaction to Reigns, Rousey's WWE potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 155:29


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-31-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell who dive into all the good and bad from last night's Raw including Lesnar's huge angle, crowd reaction to Roman Reigns, Byron Saxton's announcing, and more with live callers throughout the expanded edition of the program.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason answered email topics on Neville's chances in WWE, other NXT call-ups, Rhonda Rousey's potential in WWE, expanding NXT, Ryback's odd popularity, Reigns, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: WrestleMania 26 anticipation builds with talk of possible big match outcomes, plus NXT, Goldberg, TNA Impact timeslot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 181:18


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 25 and 26, 2010.On the Mar. 25, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest co-host Jon Mezzera, the PWTorch Hits & Misses Specialist, discussed the disappointing first five weeks of WWE NXT, then took calls throughout the hour on a variety of subjects including WrestleMania, Goldberg's potential return, TNA Impact's timeslot, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Jon gives his picks on the top WrestleMania matches and discusses his in-person experience at the Raw/Smackdown SuperShow taping on Monday this week.Then on the Mar. 26, 2010 episode, host James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Greg Parks took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including a full break down of the WrestleMania 26 PPV - match predictions, comparisons on match order, booking at the PPV and going forward to Extreme Rules, potential title changes, Sheamus going over Triple H?, potential surprises in Money in the Bank, and more. Also, TNA discussion on Vince Russo's booking early and current in TNA, his book, how RVD has been presented in TNA, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, James and Greg discussed WWE's view of Christian, MVP possibly winning MITB, potential show-stealers at WrestleMania, match to look forward, a Smackdown preview, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: WrestleMania 26 analysis, Taker-HBK, Raw vs. Impact on Monday night, Ratings, live callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 180:34


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 23 and 24, 2010.On the Mar. 23, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest co-host Bruce Mitchell from PWTorch taking phone calls for 60 minutes focused on the Raw vs. Impact battle the night before during the Monday battle, WrestleMania 26 line-up analysis, ratings news, and more. They also cover topics in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.Then on the Mar. 24, 2010 episode, PWTorch Livecast with host Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill took take calls throughout the hour mostly about WrestleMania 26 including a lot on the prospects of how Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels will end, plus the strategy of match order. Also, one TNA rant. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, great referees over the years, the Torch faction, and WrestleMania snubs discussed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin: New "Dark Side" Benoit documentary, latest WrestleMania hype, Jon Jones, Gronkowski, AEW, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 171:13


    SHOW SUMMARY: In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-19-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. Todd and Wade discuss the “Dark Side of the Ring” two-hour special on Vice on Chris Benoit, quick thoughts on C.M. Punk's starring movie debut, AEW Dynamite review including Cody's demeanor on commentary and the Matt Hardy-Chris Jericho segment, NXT on USA review including Triple H's role, Smackdown review including Gronkowski, Raw review including Randy Orton's promo, plus conjecture on how long fan-free events would be the norm, whether wrestling still happening is a reasonable decision, the latest news on Jon Jones and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Parks talk WrestleMania plans, should everything be cancelled, AEW secondary title, AEW ratings growth vs. WWE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 143:55


    In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-24-2020) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Greg Parks. They discuss WrestleMania plans in light of Rey Mysterio and Dana Brooke being removed from the card, should everything be cancelled, what happens after WrestleMania if they keep trying to run live TV shows, should AEW introduce a secondary title, is this an opportunity for AEW ratings growth vs. WWE, who has had more WrestleMania Moments between Shane McMahon and Roman Reigns, Charlotte's future, WrestleMania 32 quick review in light of it re-airing on ESPN on Sunday night, and more. Then, a bonus added at the end – the first half of the previously VIP-exclusive post-WrestleMania 32 Roundtable podcast recorded four years ago hosted by Wade Keller with Todd Martin, Pat McNeill, and Bruce Mitchell. Part two of the 100 minute Roundtable Podcast will be added to the end of Thursday's Flagship episode of the WKPWP later this week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann on Levesque booking troubles, Cody-Cena, Women's Wrestling in WWE, AEW, TNA, NXT, new Luna Vachon documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 127:40


    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 and podcaster. They cover these topics:The John Cena-Cody Rhodes second exchange with Cena as a heelThe lineage of the title Cena is threatening to retire if he wins, and does he mean he'll retire right after winning it or defend it until he retires?The Gunther-Jey Uso storyline including the new twist with Jey slipping in the ringThe Rhea Ripley-Iyo Sky-Bianca Belair developments, and is the Adam Pearce decision to make Belair special referee a betrayal of the constitution that has otherwise driven Pearce's characterIs Paul Levesque's booking taking a turn for the worse that should be a reason for concernMore on women's wrestling scene with AEW, TNA, and NXT including news on Mariah May, Gail Kim, Mina Shirakawa, Athena, and othersA review of the new Luna Vachon documentaryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: TNA Destination X PPV reaction, Samoa Joe return ideas, future WWE champs, WrestleMania, Punk-Rey, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 174:56


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 19 and 22, 2010.On the Mar. 19, 2010 episode, PWTorch Livecast with host James Caldwell and co-host Torch columnist Greg Parks took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including discussion of the TNA Destination X PPV, the lack of great potential wrestling matches on the PPV, TNA changing the mix of wrestling content on TV and PPV, the status of the X Division, why it's not a marketable brand anymore, ideas for how to reintroduce Samoa Joe, future WWE champions, the overall picture of the Smackdown brand, Rey Mysterio and C.M. Punk's program on Smackdown, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, James and Greg take listener questions on TNA's booking in the early days compared to today, why Shawn Michaels is a babyface despite acting like a heel, and more.Then on the Mar. 22, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest co-host Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net take a lot of phone calls for 60 minutes focused primarily on TNA Destination X. They dissect what didn't work on last night's show, with specific breakdowns of why it was an awful, albeit not boring, TNA product. They field a lot of phone calls from angry TNA fans and also talk about WWE and WrestleMania. They also cover topics in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk breaking news of Lesnar's announcement during show that he renewed with WWE, plus WM31 hype on Raw

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 152:25


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-24-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell. They discussed breaking news of Brock Lesnar's announcement during show on ESPN SportsCenter that he has renewed with WWE, plus WM31 hype on Raw including Sting-Steph, Bray-Taker, and more with live callers throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 YRS AGO): Zach Gowen talking “Wrestling Isn't Wrestling” viral video, Roman's push to top, WM31 predictions, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 79:52


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-20-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former WWE wrestler (yes, the one with only one leg) Zach Gowen talking “Wrestling Isn't Wrestling” viral video, Roman Reigns's push to top, WrestleMania 31 predictions, and more with emails and live callers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Should TNA go head-to-head with Raw on Mondays, Bret-Vince storyline, Jim Ross, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 193:01


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 17 and 18, 2010.On the Mar. 17, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest co-host Pat McNeill, PWTorch columnist, features live callers and emailers asking questions on a variety of topics including TNA Impact. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill preview the TNA Destination X PPV line-up and answer the McNeill Mailbag questions.Then on the Mar. 18, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and guest co-host PWTorch nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops has phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including discussion of whether TNA Impact should shift Monday timeslots, whether it will be viewed as a major mistake to go directly head-to-head, TNA's booking in reverse, the lack of "big arena" setting for Impact, whether Jim Ross will announce at WrestleMania 26, if his announcing on PPV could take away from TV, and more, plus the debut of Torch Trivia Thursday. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Hoops discuss WrestleMania build-up, the faults with the Bret Hart-Vince McMahon storyline, why they didn't need a storyline, plus Nostalgia discussion on Corsica Joe, Sandy Scott, Joe Hill, Gorgeous George, and the over-riding reason why older wrestlers are regularly in the news upon death and why it won't happen with the current generation of wrestlers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell: Bryan's future, two nights of WM, idea to safely continue live weekly wrestling indefinitely, AEW, NXT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 135:44


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-19-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discussed Daniel Bryan announcing he's looking to cut back to monthly matches when his WWE contract expires later this year, two nights of WrestleMania, comparing WWE Raw and Smackdown without fans in the stands at the Performance Center compared to AEW Dynamite at Daily's Place, an idea to safely keep live wrestling matches happening indefinitely for both WWE and AEW with bonus content as a result, thoughts on several key WrestleMania storylines including Roman Reigns's promo and John Cena and Bray Wyatt, NXT's format this week and why it's worth watching despite no live new matches, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Sam Roberts talk WrestleMania at the PC pros and cons, Raw and Smackdown without fans, hype for WM36 storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 101:37


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-17-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Sam Roberts from the WWE Kickoff Shows, Not Sam Wrestling podcasts, and his show on Sirius XM radio show with Jim Norton. They delve into the WWE dilemma of dealing with the coronavirus and empty venues for TV shows and WrestleMania. What are the strengths and weaknesses so far of Smackdown and Raw at the Performance Center? Can or should adjustments be made, radical or otherwise? What were the key factors that went into the decision to hold WrestleMania on the scheduled date at a new location versus other options? They also discuss the hype so far for WrestleMania with a focus on the key interviews and segments of the past week including John Cena and Bray Wyatt, Roman Reigns, Edge, Becky Lynch, and more. Sam also gives his take on how the job of announcers is changing and how he feels Michael Cole did on Friday's Smackdown.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP (pt. 2 of 2): Keller & Heydorn predict Cody-Cena outcome at WM, Rhea mismanagement, AEW World Title scene, Speedball Bayley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 87:09


    PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents part two of a two part 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:What happens at WrestleMania between Cody Rhodes and John Cena?Are John Cena and The Rock taking away the sense that the full-time main event wrestlers leading this WWE boom period are lesser stars?The mismanagement of Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair in this story with Iyo Sky.Paul Levesque featuring too many shades of gray characters including the muddled Smackdown Tag Team Division, particularly The Street Profits.Is the Roman Reigns-Seth Rollins-C.M. Punk situation a compelling use of them at WrestleMania or just leftovers? Will a twist or angle with Paul Heyman during the match more important than the build to the match?Did Gunther vs. Jey Uso peak too soon?Bron Breakker's WrestleMania options and other WrestleMania possibilitiesZack discusses his interview with Steve Austin including Austin adjusting to the changing times when it comes to what he believes is the way wrestlers prepare for stardom.A preview of AEW Dynamite including the Jon Moxley vs. Adam Copeland match for the AEW Title and the International Title qualifier four-way.Some talk about "Speedball" Mike Bayley's potential after a fun start in AEW last week on Dynamite.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP (pt. 1 of 2): Keller & Heydorn dissect Cena's heel promo on Raw and what worked and what was missing, Cody's response, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 90:14


    PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents part one of a two part Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media and Sports Illustrated. They dissect John Cena's heel promo from Raw yesterday and look at what worked and also what seemed to be missing and whether those aspects are likely to be addressed in the future, such as The Rock's role in Cena's turn. Also, thoughts on Cody Rhodes's response and whether he struck the right tone given everything that happened.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Raw vs. Impact analysis, TNA's needless mistakes, WWE roster cuts, Rey-Punk angle, Michaels-Undertaker speculation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 168:36


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 15 and 16, 2010.On the Mar. 15, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest co-host Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net took calls for 60 minutes focused primarily on the Monday battle between Raw and Impact, plus thoughts on recently released WWE wrestlers potentially showing up in TNA, Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker talk, TNA's profitability, Tony Schiavone potentially returning, Impact giving away Jeff Hardy vs. A.J. Styles, the Rey Mysterio-C.M. Punk angle on Smackdown, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive AfterShow, Keller and Powell answer email questions from listeners on TNA Impact's replay rating and Bret Hart, Steve Austin, and Vince McMahon.Then on the Mar. 16, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest co-host Bruce Mitchell, PWTorch senior columnist, featured live callers talking mainly about TNA Impact last night. Most of the emotions were frustrations with the product TNA has presented the last two weeks and signs of lessons not learned. Calls also include talk about last night's Raw, Money in the Bank, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Mitchell & Keller break down the quarter hour trends within Impact and see who the winners and big losers were.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Latest big angles for WM 31, merits of Sting's odd vocal filter, Reigns believes in opinion, Taker-Bray, Lesnar/Heyman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 120:09


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-17-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell. They wondered what was the point of Seth Rollins's ruse on Randy Orton, WWE making fans change out of costumes, Rey Mysterio to Lucha Underground, Roman Reigns's response to family stories, IC Title hype, Hall of Fame for Larry Zbyszko, Kevin Nash, and more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the previous night's Raw, ratings drop, Reigns's readiness to be top act, three hours hurting Raw, John Cena-Rusev hurt by announcers, YouTube affecting ratings, the Sting WWE Network teaser, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 YRS AGO): Ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy with analysis of march to WM - Bryan's fall, Reigns's rise, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 124:46


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-13-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy with an analysis of the march to WrestleMania - Daniel Bryan's fall, Roman Reigns's rise, Undertaker-Bray Wyatt, Sting-Triple H, U.S. and IC titles, and 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.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Money in the Bank predictions, TNA Impact ratings, Steve Austin on Raw, Hogan & Flair, Ross, Cabana, NXT ratings, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 178:41


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 11 and 12, 2010.On the Mar. 11, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host Rob McNichol of the U.K. Sun took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including Steve Austin on Raw, whether Austin will be involved in Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon at WrestleMania, Raw announcers, Jim Ross's future, Vince McMahon in the ring vs. Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair in the ring, McNichol's interview with Colt Cabana today, TNA drawing higher ratings in the U.K. than WWE, TNA touring overseas, mainstream perspective on the wrestling business, wrestling media, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Nichols discuss TNA Impact's expected progression compared to WCW Nitro, Rob Van Dam's TNA debut, TNA needing to explain to the audience who their new stars are, and more.Then on the Mar. 12, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Greg Parks took phone calls and email questions throughout the live 60 minutes focused on a variety of topics including TNA Impact ratings, NXT ratings, Money in the Bank favorites, the best WrestleManias, and more. Also, in the 15 minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Parks respond to email questions on a variety of topics and Keller makes his prognostications for the MITB match.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks talk about pro wrestling without live audience, breaking coronavirus news, analysis of WM developments

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 120:25


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-12-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist and podcast host Greg Parks. They talk about pro wrestling without a crowd of fans, the very latest regarding coronavirus ramifications on pro wrestling industry, analysis of WrestleMania developments, extended talk about key happenings on AEW and NXT this week, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: WrestleMania at risk due to coronavirus? Can pro wrestling work without a crowd? Plus Marko, Stunt, Drew-Lesnar, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 131:10


    In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-10-2020) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell. They begin with questions about the possibility of WrestleMania taking place this year without a live audience if the coronavirus leads to massive live event cancellations by early next month. Is pro wrestling viable without a live audience to react and play off of? What about Raw, Smackdown, Dynamite, NXT, and other live wrestling events with TV contracts to fulfill? Additional topics including whether Marko Stunt is turning away viewers, whether Drew McIntyre should beat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, evaluating the hype for A.J. Styles vs. Undertaker, Edge vs. Randy Orton, and Shayna Baszler vs. Becky Lynch so far, the destruction of the Erick Rowan pet cage and how it was handled, the mysterious disappearance of the men's singles Elimination Chamber match, Daniel Bryan vs. Drew Gulak perhaps a sign of things to come, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Cena heel turn follow-up, what did Rock want from Cody in real life, AEW face-heel imbalance, Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 110:15


    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 and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics:MAIN TOPICSIs WWE following up quickly enough on John Cena's heel turn, is it cooling off quickly, and can it fired up again?Details on Rock wanting to Cody to turn heel and Cody turning it down, plus the timeline of Cena agreeing to turn heelIs Rock really next-level when it comes to the heel/face construct or is he b.s.ing to cover for his attempt to please everyone all at once?AEW Revolution another exhilarating well-received event that also was just too much in so many ways that are ultimately unneeded and counter productive, but is there any chance of it changing?Should Toni Storm vs. Mariah May have headlined?The finish of the Jon Moxley-Adam Copeland match with Christian Cage cashing in.Has AEW been an improved product in recent months?The state of Jon Moxley and his AEW Title reignRoman Reigns's return to WWE TV last nightDid WWE cross a line with the celebrity plugs, TKO crossover promotion, and corporate hype?MAILBAG SECTIONThoughts on two Triple Threat matches with top stars scheduled at WrestleManiaShould there be more tag teams with singles wrestlers working as a team against "tag team specialists"?The rise of Ricochet as a surprisingly entertaining and effective heelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Analysis of first Monday Battle in new Raw vs. Impact battle including quarter hour rating comparisons, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 182:43


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 9 and 10, 2010.On the Mar. 9, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell take phone calls and email questions throughout the live 60 minutes focused mainly on last night's Raw vs. Impact battle. Also, in the 19 minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Mitchell discuss the just-in quarter hour ratings trends throughout the two programs.Then on the Mar. 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including TNA's booking analyzed in-depth, RVD's TNA debut, why it worked and didn't work, Sting's heel turn and whether there's life in a heel Sting, Jeff Hardy's future, Money in the Bank potential winners, Shelton Benjamin called the Worst Pro Wrestler in WWE by Cody Rhodes (about 30 minutes into the episode), NXT ratings, analysis of the NXT ratings drop, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & McNeill answer listener questions on TNA perhaps changing timeslots to 8-10 p.m., Best Wrestler in WWE and TNA, the Knockouts division losing talent, what to do with the TNA Global Title, historically great babyface and heel turns, and potential big face & heel turns in the future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Could Heyman manage Reigns after WM31, merits of Sting's odd vocal filter, Reigns believes in opinion, Taker-Bray, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 101:53


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-10-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net to discuss latest big angles for WrestleMania 31, is WWE giving it their all this year, merits of Sting's odd vocal filter, Roman Reigns believes in opinion, Undertaker-Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar/Paul Heyman, and more with live callers. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow portion, they discussed John Cena's heelish facial expression after taking out Rusev, could Heyman end up managing Reigns after WM31, when will MITB be cashed in, Curtis Axel's future, and more email topics from VIP members.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 YRS AGO): Justin Credible talks Bill Demott controversy and how wrestlers should be trained in 2015, WM31, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 94:22


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-6-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former ECW Champion Justin Credible on a variety of topics including the Bill Demott controversy and how should wrestlers be trained in 2015, is WM31 hugely disappointing already, and more. Live callers and email topics are sprinkled in.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Keller & Powell & Parks discuss lead-up to WWE Raw vs. TNA Impact new Monday Night Battle, state of Smackdown, callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 163:10


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 5 and 8, 2010.On the Mar. 5, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discuss the humiliating and humbling ratings trends on TNA Impact headed into Mar. 8's beginning of the supposed Monday Night War II. After covering that subject and others brought up by callers and emailers, Parks and Keller in the VIP Aftershow discuss the state of Smackdown headed into WrestleMania.Then on the Mar. 8, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Jason Powell took phone calls and email questions throughout the live 60 minutes focused on a preview of that night's premier WWE Raw vs. TNA Impact battle head-to-head on Monday night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell: Keller & Martin talk why Goldberg-Reigns is doomed, Cena-Fiend, what could change NXT vs. AEW ratings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 147:06


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-6-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP Podcast "The Fix with Todd Martin." They begin by discussing the latest episodes of WWE Smackdown and WWE Monday Night Raw including the Goldberg-Roman Reigns situation and why its doomed, the start of the John Cena-Fiend feud, and the Randy Orton-Beth Phoenix segment. Then they preview WWE Elimination Chamber. Then Todd's review of NXT on USA and AEW Dynamite with a closing discussion about the ratings for NXT and AEW so far and what might change the current viewership levels of the two shows. In a bonus segment at the end, the first half of Todd's review of the new "extreme memoire" by New Jack of SMW and ECW fame.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller hosting an AEW Revolution panel discussion with three contributors who attended on-site on Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 122:15


    In this week's special Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-3-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosted a special Roundtable episode with a three-person panel discussing their live experience in Chicago. PWTorch East Coast Cast host Travis Bryant, PWTorch.com “AEW Hits & Misses” contributor Joel Dehnel, and former Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist (circa early 1990s) and current Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Eric Krol all attended AEW Revolution in Chicago on Saturday, and they all share stories and observations and opinions. Each comes to AEW with a different backstory – Travis not being a regular weekly viewer of AEW, Eric being a lapsed fan returning because of NJPW and AEW, and Joel who has watched all of AEW and covers it for PWTorch.com. It's a fun, informative show discussing the pros and cons of certain booking decisions, what's next for Orange Cassidy, whether the time is right for Jon Moxley, what AEW has on their hands with Hangman Page, and so much more. Plus brushes with fame, comparisons to other crowds in past eras, and so much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann talk fallout from Cena heel turn and reason for optimism that Cena's all-in on this, plus Rock motivations, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 125:37


    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 and podcaster. They discuss these topics:The shocking John Cena heel turn and reason for optimism that Cena is all-in on thisExamining Rock's motivations and the backstage politics of his involvementIdeas on how to fill what appear to be storyline gaps with Cena's heel turnGushing about the C.M. Punk promo with one caveatRock's spinning during the post-show media Q&A including Sam Roberts causing Rock to squirm a bitBianca Belair post-Chamber promo reacting to Jade Cargill attacking NaomiBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: WWE Hall of Fame prospects, C.M. Punk-Rey Mysterio feud, Michaels-Undertaker finish idea, live callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 173:25


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 3 and 4, 2010.On the Mar. 3, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill take phone calls and email questions throughout the live 60 minutes on a variety of topics starting with WWE NXT, predictions on March 8 ratings, the C.M. Punk-Rey Mysterio feud, an idea for how to end Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker with a twist, and more. Also, in the 16 minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the McNeill Mailbag returns with Pat and Wade answering VIP member questions from the Pat McNeill Zone.Then on the Mar. 4, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops responded to phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including an overview of "Mad Dog" Vachon in the Hall of Fame, HOF candidate Yea or Nay - Owen Hart, Dean Malenko, Ultimo Dragon, Yokozuna, Angelo Poffo's influence on the wrestling business, Rob Van Dam on March 8, potential changes on March 8, Vince McMahon's ego on March 8, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell and Hoops discuss Bryan Danielson on NXT, potential for Danielson vs. Chris Jericho down the road, AWA Hall of Fame, Roddy Piper's relationship with the Harts, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Should Reigns or Rollins be Champ at end of WM31, where's the WrestleMania fire, Raw Hits & Misses, Samoa Joe's future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 123:42


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-3-2015), PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell filled in for Wade Keller and was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net to discuss with live callers the previous night's Raw, the WrestleMania build missing so many top stars and feeling like the build should be for Brock Lesnar vs. Daniel Bryan instead of Brock vs. Roman Reigns, should Seth Rollins or Roman be champion after WrestleMania, Raw Hits & Misses, and much more. Plus, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow on Samoa Joe, TNA's standing, Rey Mysterio to AAA, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: First-ever WWE NXT episode, Sting in TNA, Great Comebacks, Legacy breaking up, Hogan wrestling again, WM line-up, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 165:53


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 1 and 2, 2010.On the Mar. 1, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Jason Powell of prowrestling.net discussed a variety of topics including WWE Raw, WrestleMania's line-up, Hulk Hogan wrestling again, Impact, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Powell answered email questions and talk about other topics.Then on the Mar. 2, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed the previous night's WWE Raw, great comebacks, Sting in TNA, the WrestleMania announced matches, the break-up of Legacy, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Mitchell discussed the first episode of WWE NXT.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 YRS AGO): Ex-WWE Creative Andrew Goldstein & Jonny Fairplay talk WM31 hype, Sting-Hunter, Orton's awful return, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 164:57


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-27-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosted a celebrity panel discussion with Jonny Fairplay of TNA and Reality TV fame and ex-WWE Creative Team member Andrew Goldstein discussing the week in WWE including a ton of thoughts on the hype so far for the top WrestleMania 31 matches including Sting-Triple H, Stewart-Seth, Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan dynamic, Randy Orton's awful return on Monday, and more. Live callers and email topics were sprinkled in.Then, in a bonus segment, a Mailbag edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-27-2020) with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They answer mailbag questions on Goldberg's big win earlier today, did Fiend sandbag the Jackhammer, thoughts on AEW not having a show WrestleMania weekend, the fall of Lucha Bros. stock, Velveteen Dream's confusing character, Samoa Joe's suspension, EC3's lack of push, the new NWA Squared Circle concept, perils of WWE PPVs moving off WWE Network, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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