Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-6-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Zack Heydorn. They discussed Blood & Guts from a lot of angles, then move on to Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan and then Cesaro stepping up as the next challenger, evaluating Orange Cassidy and Pac as the top contenders for Kenny Omega's AEW Title, why NXT needs a spark and some options WWE has, the Rhea Ripley-Asuka-Charlotte situation, breaking news on the AEW Dynamite ratings, 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:NOTE: Listener emails are sprinkled in related to listed topicsThe Roman Reigns-Jacob Fatu story and whether it's one face-versus-face match-up too many or if it will all work out after the fallout from Backlash? (0:00-32:00)The Oba Femi problem and whether WWE is preparing for it (32:00)Is TKO a villainous shameless gluttonous corporation turning off fans and burning through years of earned goodwill? (41:00)Darby Allin's AEW World Title reign so far including whether there should be a better reason for his challengers getting title shots and should more of them be heels? (63:00)A look ahead to AEW Dynamite (82:00)Club WWE (92:00)Wild speculation on John Cena's big announcement at Backlash (97:00)WWE roster cuts - what was surprising and is it clear whether TKO has handled the situation poorly at all (107:00)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. 26, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discussed the WWE draft from all angles including the presentation and who the winners and losers are likely to be, plus more thoughts on other aspects of Raw, C.M. Punk's potential WWE departure, Tough Enough thoughts, breaking ratings analysis, and a big idea for TNA.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 (5-3-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Travis Bryant, host of the PWTorch East Coast Cast and cohost of Friday's Livecasts with Bruce Mitchell. The reflected on WWE Payback, analyze WWE Raw, discuss the pros and cons of the Ryback stance against WWE, and much more with live callers and email questions throughout.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 (4-28-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan who discussed his interactions with Chyna over the years, advice for how to wrestle as a bigger wrestler, thoughts on the current WWE roster and some critiques of their wrestling styles, thoughts on NXT, and more including a mix of 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 Apr. 22 and 25, 2011.On the Apr. 22, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops, they discuss with live callers last night's TNA Impact, their booking malaise, segment-by-segment Impact issues, plus a look at the Impact ratings, from WWE - Draft predictions and potential pitfalls & strengths of moving the likes of top stars such as Randy Orton or John Cena, Sin Cara's early booking, how WWE books the mid-card and why the stars aren't over, and much more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they break down a 20 years ago back-issue on the WM7 buyrate being the lowest of all-time, Owen Hart in WCW, WWE at MSG house show, ol' Herb Abrams trying to go to PPV, and more.Then on the Apr. 25, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers that night's WWE Draft, predictions on Randy Orton and/or John Cena switching brands, Sin Cara evaluation through three weeks, the awful Impact segment with RVD & Hulk Hogan & Sting, the state of the wrestling business with WWE's storyline & character issues and TNA's issues, booking Cena vs. The Rock at WrestleMania 28, and much 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 Apr. 21, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and James Caldwell, they discuss TNA's plans to run outdoor house shows this summer and the departure of Jay Lethal. Also, live callers chime in with questions about why so many fans dislike John Cena, the new-look of Dolph Ziggler, TNA's potential changes and what Eric Bischoff said about the reports, who might return to WWE some day among three big former names, when did titles get devalued, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss ratings for Tough Enough and The Ultimate Fighter plus Vince McMahon and WWE struggling over the years to branch out beyond the core product.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 (4-29-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They begin with reaction to the drop in viewership for both NXT and AEW this week. Then they discuss NXT from Tuesday night and AEW Dynamite from last night. From there, a review of Impact's Rebellion PPV including Kenny Omega beating Rich Swann for the Impact Title and thoughts on where the Omega title run goes from here. Then reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Monday Night Raw, the latest from New Japan, and then Todd's thoughts on UFC 261 including the gruesome Chris Weidman leg break.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. They cover these topics:AEW's involvement with the NFL Draft and are there more mainstream opportunities for AEW out thereLinda McMahon and Shane McMahon at the White House Correspondents Dinner, plus TKO exec Dana White's actions after incidentWWE releases analyzed including what goes into the decisions, and speculating on where some of the cut wrestlers may end up and be best utilizedDarby Allen and Ethan Page having big months togetherA preview of Dynamite's top matches of Darby vs Brody King and MJF vs. Kevin KnightShould Tony Khan throw a twist into the Darby-Brody matchWhat is most marketable about Kevin KnightDoes WWE have an Oba Femi problem developing?Analysis of the key development with Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay on Collision last weekThe move of NXT PLEs from Peacock and YouTube now to The CWSeth Rollins, a babyface who isn't witty or well liked, and is that fixable?Diving into the Roman Reigns-Jacob Fatu situation, how the Usos fit in, and whether this feels like AI-driven booking nonsense since it doesn't seem to incorporate some key non-negotiable for a top level wrestling feudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years (4-20-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussing with live callers Monday's Raw ratings drop, Vince McMahon's mentality and how it affects the company with a lack of storyline planning in-place, bold Draft picks including top stars who could switch brands on Monday, legal news on Jeff Hardy today, a look back to Kurt Angle at Lockdown, when and if WWE will end the Michael Cole Experiment and how Jim Ross could end up back on TV full-time, a possible strategy WWE is employing with John Cena to refresh his character, Spike TV's potential brand changes, whether WWE will ever get behind a Japanese wrestler as a top star, plus the Live Events Center, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they dip into McNeill's Mailbag in the Torch VIP Forum for some interesting quotes on John Morrison, the 2001 Torch Draft with McNeill & Caldwell comparing which Torch staffers had the best picks, old WCW Saturday Night stories, 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 (4-26-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss the final Payback hype on Raw in-depth with live callers including speculation on Bullet Club, Finn Balor, and a potential brand split. Also, some NXT Title change talk.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discuss the death and career of Chyna, and then answer emails from listeners with topics coming out of Raw last night headed into Payback including Randy Orton, Apollo Crews, Baron Corbin, John Cena, A.J. Styles, and Roman Reigns, plus TNA's financial standing, NXT, and more including a dose of Minnesota sports news at the end.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 (4-21-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Jim Ross who shared some insights on recent conversations he had with Chyna plus what it was like dealing with her as her boss in the WWF during Attitude Era, why she left, why she's not in the Hall of Fame, and more. Then, around 30 minute mark, he spends another 90 minutes talking current events in WWE, Brock Lesnar, Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns, and more including live callers and email questions. He also updates everyone on what he's up to now.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. 18 and 19, 2011.On the Apr. 18, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers Sunday night's TNA Lockdown PPV and then took ten phone calls on a variety of subjects including Lockdown, WWE's Draft, Ric Flair, The Rock, Sin Cara, Mickie James, Edge, and more.Then on the Apr. 19, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and former WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini took live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects, mostly related to the previous night's Raw, including insight into the Draft process behind the scenes and stories from the past couple drafts such as last-second changes by Vince McMahon, plus the R-Truth smoking gimmick, Michael Cole making Jim Ross kiss his foot, could John Cena jump to Smackdown, Kane's future, 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 Apr. 15, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers Edge's retirement with Caldwell offering his first thoughts in audio form, Hulk Hogan's comments on Edge this week, how WWE's already-thin talent roster is going to have to be addressed, discussion of WWE can address their roster from every possible angle, TNA Impact ratings during the Livecast, Lockdown hype, the usual booking issues in TNA, whether Sin Cara can be a star without speaking or having anyone speak for him, Japanese wrestling culture via a phone call from Tokyo, Chris Jericho's potential future in WWE and how to introduce him (heel or face?), and much more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed what stars on the current WWE roster could be pushed up to fill main event slots & which stars can be repackaged, plus a preview of the Lockdown PPV, and Greg offered an exclusive preview of his new Gonzo & The Greg VIP Audio show this weekend.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 (4-20-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss Kenny Omega vs. Rich Swann on Impact ‘s PPV this weekend and preview the key matches, evaluate Adnan Virk as the new Raw commentator, MLW's Vice announcement, NXT not taking advantage of potential new viewers on Tuesdays, Cesaro's push, Karrion Kross, Cesaro, and more, plus Mailbag questions on Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, the new Charlotte, AEW viewership, 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 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:Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton at WrestleMania with an in-person perspective from ZackRoman Reigns vs. C.M. Punk: Thoughts on the match and the follow-up on RawJacob Fatu stepping up to challenge Roman ReignsWhat did the Cody-Punk interactions mean on Raw and when might they wrestle?The C.M. Punk hotel incident with Zack's perspective having seen lack of security for wrestlers in Las Vegas at their hotelDarby Allin's AEW Title winMore in-person observations from WM weekend including fan interactions and StardomBecome 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. 14, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Travis Bryant. They discussed Miz, TNA, John Morrison, Edge, Mickie James, British Bulldog, Awesome Kong, Cole, plus VIP Aftershow on Tough Enough, TNA, and more with live callers and emailers.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 (4-19-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jonny Fairplay of TNA and "Survivor" fame as a guest cohost to talk about the previous night's Raw, the WWE-NXT dynamic and analysis of the latest call-ups, looking ahead to Payback and Summerslam, Bullet Club, Brock Lesnar, Shinsuke Nakamura, and more. The mixed live calls and emails into the how. This includes the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.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 (4-14-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former WWE writer and professional standup comedian and podcaster Matt McCarthy, who returned to the show to talk about NXT Takeover Dallas, WrestleMania 32, Payback, his in-person perspective on being at Raw in L.A. at Staples Center, and everything going on in the world of WWE from the perspective of a pro standup comedian and former WWE employee. Live callers are sprinkled in throughout.That is followed by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill that same week (4-13-2016) welcoming special guest, TNA Heavyweight Champion Drew Galloway (Drew McIntyre) live from London discussing his TNA Title reign, wanting to defend the title across the world, WWNLive, WWE, and other hot topics with 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 the Apr. 13, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill who discussed more aspects of Edge's retirement, Sin Cara's botched push so far, Kurt Angle re-signing with TNA, the potential of major TNA rebranding in the works, McNeill's Event Center, McNeill's weekly look at iPPV offerings, and the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow features questions from McNeill's Mailbag.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. 11 and 12, 2011.On the Apr. 11, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers Larry Sweeney's death, Scott Hall's weekend health issues, Raw tonight, Tough Enough Week 1, Sin Cara Week 1, potential WWE roster cuts, successor to McMahon, how Triple H would fare in charge of creative, Abdullah the Butcher & Billy Graham, and much more.Then on the Apr. 12, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net, they discuss with live callers Edge's retirement in-depth, his final two-year run in WWE, items from Monday's Raw including the WWE Title picture and R-Truth's inclusion, Keller's clarifications on John Cena's physical look and the Taker-Hunter chair shot from WrestleMania, Tough Enough Week 2, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the Trish-Morrison controversy last week, TNA's inevitable re-branding changes, and more 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 (4-15-2021), 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.