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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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    Latest episodes from Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks talk Summerslam line-up taking shape, Goldberg gripes, NXT-TNA dynamic, AEW top babyface, Evolution, WWE Unreal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 111:36


    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:A lengthy look at the Summerslam line-up taking shape, is it deep enough and special enough to justify two nights, and is there is enough time to properly build key matches?Is C.M. Punk showing character malaise after a rough summer so far?Is Goldberg's post-retirement griping a revealing validation of WWE not really rolling out the red carper for his retirement?Is TNA benefiting from in NXT/WWE crossover in both short-run and long-run?Should AEW focus on "Hangman" Page and Toni Storm as clear top stars, or stick with the ensemble formula to make room for Mercedes Mone, Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, and others?Did WWE Evolution succeed enough in key ways to justify making it an annual event, and does it deserve its own weekend?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Keller & Powell & McNeill with latest on Heyman-TNA talks, Nexus angle, Hogan/Bischoff future, time limits, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 176:56


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 13 and 14, 2010.On the July 13, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell they discuss the latest with Paul Heyman's negotiations with TNA, plus where Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan may end up if Heyman comes in, Jim Ross's voice being removed from WWE TV show opens, WWE's reaction to Steve Austin and Rock at UFC, and more, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow a walk through the highlights and low points of Raw.Then on the July 14, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Pat McNeill, they discuss last night's WWE NXT episode, the possibility of an all-women's show, the latest on Paul Heyman possibly coming to TNA, TNA's ECW angle starting up, David Finlay in WWE, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller & McNeill book a dream WWE vs. TNA card, 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 discuss Raw including Undertaker-Lesnar pull apart brawl, Owens' future in WWE, Cena-Seth dynamic, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 123:19


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-21-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss with live callers last night's Raw including Undertaker-Lesnar pull apart brawl, Kevin Owens' future in WWE, the John Cena-Seth Rollins dynamic, what's most wrong with Tough Enough, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discuss WWE going aggressively after ROH, will WWE raise price of WWE Network, what's both fun and awful about Tough Enough, use of women on Raw this week, and more as they respond to emails and react to the just-completed Livecast livestream.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Flair-Lethal, Bagwell, Paul Heyman's future, Nexus-Cena, TNA Impact, Mstery Raw GM, TNA booking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 162:26


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 9 and 12, 2010.On the July 9, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers on on the previous night's TNA Impact, the TNA Victory Road PPV, what pro wrestling can draw from the success of MMA, TNA's strengths and weaknesses as a product right now, WWE's mystery GM, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they ran through the complete Victory Road PPV line-up, Buff Bagwell's retirement plans, nostalgia news including Hoops's Hall of Fame Roundtable with a strong panel of guests on Saturday, and more.Then on the July 12, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discuss last night's TNA Victory Road PPV, including dissecting the booking. They took live calls throughout the show including questions on Paul Heyman and whether TNA should give him a trial run as booker, the style of interviews in WWE and TNA today, ideas on the Raw G.M. and Nexus leader, Triple H, Dixie Carter's comments, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they reviewed TNA Victory Road.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Lesnar learns marketing from Heyman, Heyman-TNA update, Banned Moves, Triple H's return, Mystery Raw GM, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 164:52


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 7 and 8, 2010.On the July 7, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill includes discussion with live callers on TNA creative changes, Paul Heyman potentially working in TNA, could Heyman work with Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan, the previous night's NXT, breaking news report on WWE Raw ratings, who should replace R-Truth in the MITB PPV match, Nexus's future, predictions for the Raw GM, Carlito's interview on why he left WWE, and more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, PWTorch reader interest in the Raw GM angle based on our PWTorch.com poll, where Shane McMahon fit in the industry, alternatives to WWE, and more.Then on the July 8, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell, they start with a discussion on Bruce feature column on Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman, including a discussion of Lesnar's marketing of himself and Heyman's role. Also, will Heyman end up in TNA? Plus live calls on a variety of subjects including the mystery G.M., WWE's banned moves, Triple H's surgery and planned return, how legends are portrayed, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Keller talks with ex-WWE Creative Team Member Matt McCarthy about Cinematic Style WWE matches, NXT vs. AEW so far, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 131:54


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (7-16-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy, a former member of the WWE Creative Team (and professional stand-up comedian who has appeared on “Conan” and many commercials) to discuss the WWE Swamp Match and in general the trend to do pre-taped heavily-produced “Cinematic” style wrestling matches. Then he provided his insights into WWE's booking approach for each of the scheduled matches on Sunday including Drew McIntyre vs. Dolph Ziggler, the Eye for an Eye match with Rey Mysterio and Seth Rollins, Apollo Crews vs. MVP, Asuka vs. Sasha Banks for the Raw Title, and Bayley vs. Nikki Cross for the Smackdown Title.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 dreadful Raw rating, AEW vs. NXT scorecard, Horror Show preview, Evil's Dominion win, Sasha & Bayley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 104:24


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-14-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Greg Parks, a columnist for Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter and host of the PWTorch Dailycast “Wrestling Night in America” podcast. They being with reaction to the breaking news of Raw's record-low rating. Then they assess the scorecard for the AEW Fyter Fest vs. NXT Great American Bash two-week battle including the quarter hour and minute-by-minute details we have exclusive access to. From there, a look at New Japan's big weekend and Evil's surprising elevation, a preview of Extreme Rules: Horror Show, and Mailbag topics including a lot on the WWE women's division, Shayna Baszler, a possible Evolution 2 all-women's PPV, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss Seth's "injury," Evolution shining, All In's length, Hangman, TNA's aspirations, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 147:34


    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 lengthy discussion on the (likely?) worked nature of Seth Rollins's knee injury, various ways it could potentially ultimately make sense in a storyline, but is it ultimately going to be worth it?WWE counter-scheduling AEW again next month with NXT Heat Wave and whether it's fair game competition or predatory or just a bad look that could cost them more than it gainsThe length All In coming in 90 minutes longer than prior long shows and whether it was worth it and what the motivation might've beenAll In's attendance, main event thoughts and whether the violence is a net positive, plus Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada, Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Moné, and moreEvolution including Iyo Sky vs. Rhea Ripley, Naomi's resurgence, and the Charlotte-Alexa Bliss storylineGunther vs. GoldbergJelly Roll's involvement in WWE and early praiseShould Paul Levesque be pulling curtain back in post-show media Q&As, and the history of finding that balance with how much to share and on what timeframeTNA's ambitions to get a real revenue stream on cable TV and the politics of how that could affect WWE's perspective on themLevesque's propensity to book faces bickering and heels crossing paths, including in Triple Threat matchesDid Roman Reigns's return overshadow C.M. Punk's big moment on Raw?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell Keith Lee, Orange Cassidy, AEW vs. NXT ratings, Extreme Rules hype, Deville, Bischoff, Renee Young, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 119:41


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-9-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They evaluated AEW Fyter Fest vs. NXT Great American Bash, the Speaking Out movement weeks later, the state of COVID-19 precautions by WWE and AEW, the build for key matches on Extreme Rules, and more. Also, scattered throughout the show are Mailbag questions on a variety of topics including Eric Bischoff opting for surprises instead of planning ahead, was AEW engaged in too much cronyism and nepotism, Gene Okerlund compared to Renee Young, Tony Khan on Twitter, Sonya Deville's potential, Jon Moxley vs. Brian Cage finish, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Cena's odd behavior in Rusev-Owens-Cesaro segment, Stephanie introducing three NXT women, Brock-Seth hype

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 100:31


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-14-2015), PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss with live callers the previous night's Raw including Stephanie introducing three NXT women, John Cena's odd behavior in Rusev-Kevin Owens-Cesaro segment, Brock Lesnar-Seth Rollins hype, 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): Nick Aldis expresses his ambition and frustrations, thoughts on Bischoff, Hogan, Dixie, future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 107:08


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-15-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed current WWE Smackdown G.M. Nick Aldis. The interview features fascinating insight from an ambitious and often frustrated long-time member of TNA ("Magnus"), missed opportunities, Dixie Carter, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, and his future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell discuss whether TNA should hand keys to Heyman, removal of R-Truth, MITB possible winners, live callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 100:01


    Today we jump back 15 years to the July 6, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, they discuss last night's episode of WWE Raw, plus live calls on a variety subjects including Money in the Bank, could Matt Hardy or Christian be given a win, could Triple H fill R-Truth's slot, why was R-Truth removed, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss in-depth the prospects of Paul Heyman running TNA.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    AEW ALL IN PPV PREVIEW - Keller & Krol & Fann preview full line-up + Full Tony Khan Media Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 133:04


    PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our AEW All In PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by current PWTorch columnist Rich Fann and former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol. They look at the entire announced line-up with a mix of predictions and analysis of the build.After that, we present the Tony Khan media Q&A from Thursday discussing primarily All In but also other topics including ROH, the AEW Unified Title, Britt Baker, "Hangman" Page, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Keller's classic '90s radio segment with Dave Meltzer & John Arezzi, plus new Arezzi convo on cinematic wrestling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 137:09


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (7-7-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is part of two distinct segments.First is a new discussion that week with former pro wrestling radio show host and convention promoter John Arezzi who talks about his new tell-all books, his new website wrestling history project, his return to pro wrestling with new podcasts, and reflections on his history of podcasting. Then Arezzi and Keller talk about the Pandemic Era of pro wrestling, Cinematic Wrestling in the context of wrestling history, the Undertaker documentary series, whether Major League Baseball can learn from pro wrestling in terms of operating safely or are the two situations just too different, and more.Then in the second half of the show, we present a September 19, 1992 episode of Arezzi's radio show with Wade Keller and Dave Meltzer as guest analysts discussing controversies including Bill Watts butting heads with top stars in WCW.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann on Charlotte's essay on her challenges in recent years, SNME and Evolution preview, Tony Khan Q&A, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 159:59


    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:A preview of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event with a focus on the pros and cons of the possible outcomes of the Gunther vs. Goldberg matchA preview of WWE Evolution with a look at the array of title matches including Trish Stratus being "gifted" a match and whether it feels justifiedA preview of NXT Great American Bash with a focus on Oba Femi, Ethan Page, and Ricky SaintsA look at the ROH Supercard of Honor PPV on Friday nightAnalysis of Tony Khan's media Q&A including ROH, the Unified Title's future, Britt Baker, All In attendance, and moreThoughts on Charlotte's touching Player's Tribune article on the ups and down of her public and personal life in recent yearsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: What about Paul Heyman taking over TNA creative, Lesnar's UFC success, Cena's rising star, Bret-Martha feud

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 150:05


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 2 and 5, 2010.On the July 2, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and guest co-host Rob McNichol of the U.K. Sun and One-Sided Ring podcast includes discussion with live callers on the previous night's TNA Impact, Impact TV viewership, TNA's strong character development, but lackluster TV storylines, WWE's roster vs. TNA's roster, whether TNA should re-emphasize a sporting feel similar to the FSN days, UFC 116 PPV hype, WWE stars supporting Brock Lesnar, what pro wrestling can learn from UFC's hype, Triple H's eventual return, Mystery Raw GM possibilities - Hunter, Batista, JBL?, Bret Hart's feud with Martha Hart, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Ricky Steamboat's health, how WWE should and could follow-up on Raw, Ric Flair stories from his U.K. media tour, and much more.Then on the July 5, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and co-host Greg Parks includes live discussion previewing tonight's WWE Raw right up until the start of the show, plus plenty of discussion on Paul Heyman possibly going to TNA, a break down of his "demands" and "requests," a look at every angle of what Heyman would mean for TNA, where Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan would fit into a "Heyman TNA," whether Dixie Carter will give Heyman complete control, what ideas Heyman might bring to TNA, UFC 116 with Brock Lesnar's UFC Title victory, pro wrestling "not being cool" compared to UFC, whether Brock Lesnar or John Cena would be a better spokesperson, 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 discuss Cena-Cesaro 30 minute main event, Owens' future, lack of Reigns response to beatdown, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 91:52


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-7-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Tough Enough after two episodes, does ZZ have charisma, why can't American fans be like Japanese fans, Finn Balor vs. Hideo Itami potential, was Brock Lesnar wasted on the Japan show, and more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the previous night's Raw including the John Cena-Cesaro 30 minute main event, Kevin Owens' future, the absence of a Roman Reigns promo in response to the previous week's huge beatdown, Seth breaks 11th Amendment, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 YRS AGO): Reality TV veteran Jonny Fairplay with Tough Enough talk including dissecting format, production, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 90:47


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-2-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former "Survivor" contestant and TNA manager Jonny Fairplay with Tough Enough talk for the entire show, including reality TV veteran Fairplay dissecting the format, the production, how reality TV is fake, how to improve that season, predictions, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO: Keller & McNeill & Penick preview Lesnar's fight, Steamboat's condition, Bret criticizing Martha Hart, MITB preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 98:23


    Today we jump back 15 years to the July 1, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, and MMATorch editor Jamie Penick, they begin with a discussion of the Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin fight on Saturday night, then move on to live calls on a variety of subjects including Rick Steamboat's condition, creating an MMA-style worked pro wrestling promotion, Brock's chances of becoming a Raw guest host, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and McNeill discuss the Raw G.M. situation, the Money in the Bank matches, and Bret Hart's criticism of Martha Hart.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk Punk's Thuganomics, AEW All In hype, review of Barry Horowitz autobiography, UFC, ZSJ's title win, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 122:19


    PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:Analysis of WWE Smackdown the night before Night of Champions including C.M. Punk's Thuganomics performanceA review of WWE Raw following NOCReviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including the big developments in All In hypeAnalysis of Zack Sabre Jr.'s IWGP Title winA review of UFC 371 and a preview of the next UFC eventA review of the new Barry Horowitz autobiographyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Keller & Powell talk Raw Mystery G.M., the WCW choice between Luger and Sting in 1990, NXT and ROH futures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 155:16


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 29 and 30, 2010.On the June 29, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to discuss the fallout from the previous night's WWE Raw, the latest mysterious anonymous G.M. speculation, WCW's debate of giving the top push to Sting or Lex Luger around 1990, speculation on the direction of NXT, the future of Ring of Honor, and more.Then on the June 30, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops included a discussion with live callers on WWE Raw's mystery GM, lengthy discussion on TNA creative issues including Ed Ferrera leaving TNA and whether more creative changes are on the way, plus insight in Vince Russo's standing in TNA, what it would take for Paul Heyman to enter TNA, the previous night's NXT, whether Season 2 Rookies would be incorporated into Nexus, C.M. Punk's injury, Smackdown's MITB match at the PPV, more opportunities for young talent in WWE, what to do with the re-formed ECW in TNA, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed time off for wrestlers, how to incorporate time off into storylines, Arn Anderson's promo on Raw, WWE featuring Ric Flair On-Demand, Ricky Steamboat's DVD, an interesting WWE On-Demand Roundtable discussion of Bruno Sammartino, the death of Chris Adams's former wife and valet, 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 & Martin: NXT Great American Bash, AEW Fyter Fest, New Japan Cup, Raw, SD, books on Pre-1950s pro wrestling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 110:29


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-2-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. Todd and Wade begin with a look at NXT Great American Bash, AEW Fyter Fest Night 1, the ratings for AEW vs. NXT this week, last week's WWE Smackdown, this week's WWE Monday Night Raw, the New Japan Cup semi-finals, plus Mailbag on Jim Londos and good books on the pre-1950s pro wrestling industry, Asuka, Nyla Rose's possible manager, the origins of the terms football and soccer, utilizing King of the Ring to determine SummerSlam challenger, a Last Dance Review, and more. Todd pops bigger for an email than he ever has before near the end.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Raw GM speculation, the art of writing a wrestler off TV, Sting-Jarrett low rating, Lesnar UFC fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 165:20


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 25 and 28, 2010.On the June 25, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill discussed with live callers the previous night's TNA Impact, Abyss's "they" storyline, Mick Foley's possible involvement, WWE Raw GM possibilities, analysis of some potential GMs including Shane McMahon, Steve Austin, Booker T, Batista, and others, WWE apparently trying to turn Vince McMahon face, potential Summerslam storylines, Best/Worst Examples of writing off a wrestler from TV, and more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer a round of VIP member Listener Mail questions from the McNeill Mailbag, McNeill tells great independent show stories, including a story involving Mickie James, plus a detailed legal analysis of the Martha Hart vs. WWE & McMahon lawsuit, why Bret Hart might have left WWE with WrestleMania paychecks rolling in, and more.Then on the June 28, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed the mystery G.M. storyline, the Martha Hart lawsuit, WWE running from the term "pro wrestling," Miz and Morrison comparisons, and more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the Brock Lesnar-Shane Carwin title fight on Saturday, the dreadfully low ratings for Jeff Jarrett vs. Sting on Impact last week, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Is Seth a weak heel champion, TNA loses “World Title status,” does TNA “deserve to survive,” more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 121:42


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-30-2015), PWTorch's Bruce Mitchel guest hosting for Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss with live callers the previous night's WWE Raw, the awful rating, is Seth Rollins too weak of a heel champion, what's ahead of Brock Lesnar, the state of TNA, Matt Morgan's return, and many more topics with live callers and emails.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Tough Enough's new season, TNA losing “World Title status,” does TNA “deserve to survive,” the Kevin Owens interference in the Cesaro vs. John Cena match, 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): Taz discussing unlikely career journey, comparisons to Lesnar's suplex-based style, NXT as a training ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 104:53


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-25-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Taz who discussed his unlikely career journey, comparisons to Brock Lesnar's suplex-based style, NXT as a training ground, Tough Enough reaction, commentating for WWE vs. TNA, switching to a podcasting career, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Keller & Mitchell & Hoops talk Batista's MMA aspirations, NXT angle, Hall of Fames, Sheamus's rise, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 164:30


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 23 and 24, 2010.On the June 23, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussing the NXT angle, the Raw ratings, the rise of Sheamus, the Ric Flair-Jay Lethal situation, the Mystery G.M. angle, Batista's MMA aspirations, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the latest comments from Jim Ross and Kurt Angle, more on Batista's MMA aspirations, and more.Then on the June 24, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Brian Hoops of the PWTorch Nostalgia Podcast took live calls throughout the hour including whether showing WWE fans rookies in a demeaning role hurts their chances of being taken seriously later, Chris Jericho's strengths and weaknesses at this point in his career, LayCool-Beautiful People similarities, Martha Hart's claim, and more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Brian Hoops talks about the strengths and weaknesses of the various Hall of Fames in pro wrestling among other topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks: Better Off or Worse Off theme episode for WWE and NXT wrestlers today versus one year ago

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 130:22


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-26-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They present a special theme episode – Better Off or Worse Off, looking at WWE and NXT wrestlers today versus one year ago. Is Drew McIntyre better off or worse off? How about Braun Strowman? New Day? A.J. Styles? Dolph Ziggler? Bayley? Undisputed Era? Keith Lee? Seth Rollins? Johnny Gargano? And many many more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Fann with a Speaking Out Special – Sammy Guevara's suspension, promoter response, fan disenchantment, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 89:06


    In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-23-2020) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch senior columnist Rich Fann. They answered mailbag questions dedicated to the Speaking Out movement, including Sammy Guevara's suspension without pay, promoter response so far, fan disenchantment and how wrestling's social media accessibility exacerbates that sense of betrayal fans feel, pro wrestling's shameful past and why it's different and in some ways worse now, and why there's hope for this to make a difference for the future of the industry and the safety of its participants.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell look at King and Queen of the Ring finals, what was point of Cena promo on Punk, AEW All In ticket sales, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 134:45


    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:The prospects for the King of the Ring final with Cody Rhodes vs. Randy OrtonThe prospects for the Queen of the Ring final with Jade Cargill vs. AsukaWhat was the end goal of John Cena's bizarro Pipe Bomb promo last Friday on Smackdown? Does it harm C.M. Punk with fans? Does it paint Cena negatively for engaging in such a one-sided, unfair fight, or was it justice for Punk's words in the past?A look at ticket sales for All In and the big three matches announces so far. Is there anything AEW can do to spark ticket sales in these final few weeks?Analysis of our PWTorch poll asking who is AEW's most valuable wrestler currently on the roster looking at the next three years, and is there a single standout or should it be an ensemble approach?Thoughts on the build for Goldberg challenging Gunther for the World Title at Saturday Night's Main EventSome NXT and TNA talk including how the WWE alliance is working for TNA's hardcore fansBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Cena's comical comments in media interviews, Daniel Bryan controversy, Sheamus and Rey big title wins, Swagger upside

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 155:54


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 18 and 21, 2010.On the June 18, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Brian Hoops discussed with live callers the previous night's TNA Impact, the big Jay Lethal and Ric Flair angle, TNA's build-up to a four-way match at the next PPV vs. WWE's build-up to the Fatal Four-Way PPV, John Cena's almost comical comments in media interviews, why Cena is endorsing Bryan Danielson and why he didn't endorse Mr. Anderson in WWE, possible plans for the Money in the Bank PPV involving the NXT Rookies, Will John Cena and Jack Swagger have lengthy title runs, is TNA disciplined enough to stretch out Kurt Angle's #1 quest?, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the Four-Way PPV and whether it's worth ordering, Batista's potential MMA transition, Grizzly Smith, the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, a scoop on an upcoming Nostalgia podcast interview, and more.Then on the June 21, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks includes discussion with live callers on the previous night's WWE Fatal Four-Way PPV, the major angles from the PPV covered including Rey Mysterio's World Title victory, Sheamus's WWE Title victory, WWE hot-shotting title changes, Jack Swagger's future, the NXT angle invasion at the PPV & follow-up on Raw, anything for Money in the Bank on Raw, backstage politics in WWE, the ROH Internet PPV, 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 discuss return of Brock Lesnar, Seth's acting, Reigns-Bray, Women's Tournament, Ambrose, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 120:25


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-23-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discussed with live callers the previous night's WWE Raw with a focus on Brock Lesnar-Seth Rollins storyline and mess of a Divas Division, plus is Jay Lethal a worthy ROH World Champion, and much more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Tough Enough's new season, TNA's odd Slammiversary situation, Byron Saxton, why isn't Lucha Underground more popular, Seth's awesome apology, 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): Dusty Rhodes book author Howard Brody discusses challenges of working with Dusty, reaction to Dusty's death

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 87:25


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-18-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Howard Brody, co-author of Dusty Rhodes's 2005 autobiography, who shares for nearly an hour hour his memories regarding the challenges of working with Dusty on the book, personal interactions with Dusty, impressions of the reaction to his death from inside the industry, and more.Then Sean Radican joins Keller to preview the next night's ROH live PPV with the title vs. title main event, A.J. Styles, Kyle O'Reilly, The Young Bucks, Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Keller & Powell & McNeill talk NXT Angle Follow-up, Cena petitions for Danielson's return, Jericho's WWE stature

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 177:47


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 16 and 17, 2010.On the June 16, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Pat McNeill discussed Monday's follow-up to the NXT angle on Raw. Then they fielded phone calls on a variety of subjects including the authentic backstage segments on NXT, the power-structure in TNA, the failure of WWE to live up to the impossible peak of the excitement of the Attitude/Stone Cold/Rock era, and more. Plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and McNeill delve into whether WWE really blew it on Monday or if they were being held to unrealistic expectations.Then on the June 17, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net took live calls throughout the hour on a variety of subjects including the NXT angle fallout, Bryan Danielson's future, who might replace John Cena if he were to get injured, more on the Dixie Carter TNA surprise, Chris Jericho's actual status in WWE, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss RVD's usage, John Cena's corporate speak, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Danielson's WWE firing, Wade Barrett standing out as rising star, Hall's firing, TNA a vanity promotion for Jarrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 161:33


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 14 and 15, 2010.On the June 14, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks discuss Raw, the best and worst case scenarios for the NXT Invasion angle follow-up, the previous night's TNA Slammiversary PPV, Bryan Danielson's WWE release, TNA subjects from Monday's TV taping, TNA's "big surprise" vs. Tommy "nice surprise" Dreamer, and much more with a rapid-fire round of live callers.Then on the June 15, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers WWE Raw follow-up on the NXT Invasion angle, how long will the angle last, Bryan Danielson's firing and absence, Wade Barrett standing out, the car crash angle at the end of Raw, John Cena speaking out on Danielson via Twitter, Scott Hall's firing, Roxxi and ODB's departures, TNA bringing back ECW, TNA a vanity promotion for Jeff Jarrett, Dixie Carter's "big surprise" Tweets, will Batista come to TNA, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss TNA's current standing, Bruce's report from Sunday's WWE house show, WWE appealing to kids almost exclusively on house shows, the Fatal Four-Way PPV build-up, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk Sheamus-Hardy urine angle, Orton punting Christian, New Japan's hiatus return, Cody-Arn, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 138:36


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-19-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. Todd and Wade begin with Todd's analysis of the first few New Japan shows since returning from pandemic hiatus, then a review of Smackdown including the urination dousing with Sheamus and Jeff Hardy, a review of Raw with the Drew McIntyre-R-Truth angle and the Christian-Randy Orton tease, a review of AEW Dynamite including a theory on where Cody and Arn Anderson pairing was going, and a review NXT on USA including a move toward more zany comedy, followed by some NXT-AEW ratings talk, and finally some UFC talk to round out the current events section.Then the show concludes with a sample of this week's Mailbag edition of the VIP podcast "The Fix" with Todd and Wade discussing a reported proposed trade between the WWF and WCW in 1992 involving four very big names and then a discussion of wrestlers in movies, and a bonus topic of favorite Simpson's episodes, new observations rewatching "Game of Thrones," and what's next on Todd's binge-watch list.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann on Punk absorbing hypocrisy claims, Queen and King tournaments, AEW Unified Title, Truth, Goldberg, Becky-Bayley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 130:27


    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:Lay of the land in the Queen of the Ring and King of the Ring tournaments including the return of AsukaGoldberg's return and being gifted a title shot against Gunther including how WWE could have made that more palatable and credibleDoes it seem C.M. Punk is flustered lately - including his interactions with John Cena on TV - with the social media backlash against him going to Saudi Arabia and are his critics relishing calling him a hypocrite?The latest with R-Truth and Ron KillingsA look at the state of TNA as Rich is heading to TNA tapings this weekendThoughts on streaming overtaking broadcast and cable as the main way people consume programming nowThe latest with WBD and the changes in the corporate structureTidbits and thoughts on recent podcast highlights with Cody Rhodes, Undertaker, and the BellasThe new AEW Unified Title and where it could all be headedA review of the Becky Lynch-Bayley exchange on Raw this weekPaul Levesque steps on rakes again when it comes to making political appearances and commentsClosing thoughts on the battle of the Mall of America compared to Canada's mega-man in EdmontonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 YRS AGO): Remembering Dusty Rhodes w/Wade Keller & Todd Martin joined by ex-WWE Creative Team member Andrew Goldstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 101:09


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-12-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by columnist Todd Martin and by ex-WWE Creative Team member Andrew Goldstein to remember Dusty Rhodes. Goldstein discussed his time working with Dusty behind the scenes in WWE. Phone calls and emails were mixed in throughout with Dusty-related topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss return of Lesnar, Seth's acting, Reigns-Bray, Women's Tournament, Ambrose, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 115:05


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-16-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Battleground developments including return of Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Raw ratings, and much more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Reigns-Bray angle and feud, idea for WWE women's tournament, Sheamus's renewed push, could Michael Elgin breakout in G1, Seth's great acting, 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): “The Patriot” Del Wilkes: Memories of watching Dusty Rhodes, stories from days in the AWA, Global, WCW, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 89:44


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-11-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed “The Patriot” Del Wilkes featuring memories of watching Dusty Rhodes who died earlier that day. Also, stories from Wiles's days in the AWA, Global, WCW, All Japan, and the WWF with 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: The WWE Top 50 All-Time List, Mick Foley legacy, should Benoit be excluded, Undertaker angle, NXT-Raw angle, Sting-RVD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 182:30


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 10 and 11, 2010.On the June 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Greg Parks. They discussed the pending Top 50 WWE Wrestlers DVD and discuss and debate who should make the list. They take live calls on the Top 50 List including Chris Benoit's merits, along with a variety of other topics. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Greg and Wade discuss whether there will ever be another Undertaker, whether Mick Foley gets enough blame for the negatives of his legacy as a wrestler, whether Shawn Michaels could be the storyline Undertaker perpetrator, and more.Then on the June 11, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers on the previous night's TNA Impact, poor PPV hype for RVD vs. Sting and good hype for the rest of the PPV, Dixie Carter's messages promising big changes in TNA, the NXT Invasion angle, predictions on where the angle will be going, should a "mastermind" be included, Season 2 NXT standouts, Undertaker DVD back-story on "body bag" match, WWE's weak domestic PPV numbers, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, more talk about the Top 50 WWE Stars, how WWE might vote the Top 10, Ric Flair-Greg Price feud over Legends Fanfest, Promolast Convention business, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO: Keller & Mitchell analyze season two premiere of NXT, WCW Robocop angle, Vince's limo driver, why Flair-Hogan didn't headline WM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 99:35


    Today we jump back 15 years to the June 12, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where Wade Keller and PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell discussed the big Raw-NXT angle, reacted to the previous night's season two debut of NXT, reminisced about the WCW Robocop angle 20 years ago, and fielded live calls on a wide range of subjects.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the guest host concept on Raw, Rampage Jackson as a possible WWE wrestler, Vince McMahon's limo driver James Dudley's qualification for the Hall of Fame, the Flair-Hogan feud and why it never headlines WrestleMania, 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 & Powell evaluate FTR in AEW, Triple H compared to Khan and Cody on Q&As, MLW, Impact, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 112:07


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-9-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They evaluate WWE Backlash hype, make predictions, and look at what might be next for key wrestlers, then discuss FTR in AEW, Triple H compared to Khan and Cody on Q&As with the media, Dynamite, MLW on DAZN, the Impact Slammiversary loaded main event, YouTube views for secondary tier of wrestling companies, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Heydorn discuss Cena-Punk Saudi Arabia undercurrent, R-Truth, King and Queen of Ring tournaments, Omega-Okada build

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 122:02


    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:A thorough look at the participants in the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments, the different paths that the tournament could take, how few seem actually realistic given the realities of deciding Summerslam main event. Who are actual realistic candidates to win or even advance? Why is it safe to eliminate quite a few wrestlers, even bigger names?Thoughts on Monday night's John Cena-C.M. Punk exchange and the undercurrents of putting Punk in position to look like a hypocrite regarding Saudi Arabia even though that's not part of storyline cannon in WWE otherwise.The developments with R-Truth over the last week including him dropping the R-Truth personal and going back to Ron KillingsThoughts on the Jey Uso-Gunther title change and what it means for both Jey and Gunther from hereAnalysis of the state of the Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada dream match for AEW going into the contract signing tomorrow nightAdditional thoughts on Dynamite and Collision this weekBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Keller & Powell & McNeill discuss whether Goldberg is Hall of Fame headliner, territory memories, NXT invasion of Raw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 152:38


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 7 and 8, 2010.On the June 7, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Pat McNeill features live phone calls and discussion previewing that night's three-hour WWE Raw, the latest wrestling news, TNA Impact, whether Goldberg is a WWE Hall of Fame headliner, territory era memories, and more.Then on the June 8, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net. They talked in depth about the NXT invasion angle on Raw the previous night, including why everyone is excited but the burden and high expectations falling on the writing team in WWE to follow-up well. Plus a variety of questions on Jim Cornette, Vince McMahon's limo driver in the Hall of Fame, Rampage Jackson, and more, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Powell discuss more aspects of Raw besides the NXT angle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss MITB, Austin-Lesnar, Ziggler's sense of humor, does Pop-Up Powerbomb look too fake, Joe-Tyson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 144:01


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-9-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss with live callers Money in the Bank hype with a focus on what just isn't clicking with some key wrestlers on the show, plus NXT Title on Raw, how Brock Lesnar might factor in, and more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Steve Austin-Brock Lesnar, Dolph Ziggler's sense of humor, WWE Network free again in June, does the Pop-Up Powerbomb look too fake, Samoa Joe-Tyson Kidd, Dean Ambrose's zany thief character, TNA Impact's future, and more mostly from VIP member emails sent in to the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 YRS AGO): Jerry Lawler Day talk with Memphis Wrestling promoter Randy Hales with backstage stories, Lawler DVD, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 126:59


    In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-4-2015), in recognition of "Jerry Lawler Day," PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell interviewed Randy Hales, a longtime Memphis Wrestling employee who wore many hats and worked closely with Lawler over several decades. He shared backstage stories from matches and interviews on the new Lawler DVD, plus 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: Keller & Mitchell & Hoops talk Angle, Flair, Styles, Jim Ross off TV, WWE HOF merits of Sting, Goldberg, Eaton, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 165:10


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 3 and 4, 2010.On the June 3, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Brian Hoops of the PWTorch VIP Nostalgia Podcast taking calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including candidates for the WWE Hall of Fame in Atlanta next year (Goldberg's merits, Sting's merits, Bobby Eaton's merits, and more), Sensational Sherri's atomic drops, NXT season one and two, and more, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss wrestlers on game shows, more on NXT, and Jim Ross's decision.Then on the June 4, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell discussed TNA Impact including the Kaz-Flair-Styles angle, Kurt Angle-Flair, WWE's choice of wrestler names, the toughest tag teams ever, an idea for a "house show title" in TNA, how fans perceive house shows, whether Vince McMahon was wrong to keep Jim Ross off TV, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Keller & Powell talk WWE Hall of Fame, Sting's half-assed career, Taker's injury, The Rock, Bret Hart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 165:41


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 1 and 2, 2010.On the June 1, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss with live callers and emailers WWE Raw from the night before, the WWE Hall of Fame, Bret Hart as G.M., Undertaker's injury, The Rock, Sting's half-assed career, and more.Then on the June 2, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill includes a discussion with live callers on the previous night's WWE NXT, the future of the Season One NXT Rookies, who might be moved to Raw and Smackdown, who benefits from WWE's roster depth issues, the ridiculous names given to some of the Season Two NXT Rookies, why WWE would saddle them with the names, and more discussion of NXT. Plus, discussion on Matt Morgan's improved promo style, the TNA Slammiversary PPV line-up, Ring of Honor's current position, would Vince Russo ever go back to WWE, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed more in-depth NXT, the TNA PPV line-up, looking ahead to the Victory Road PPV in July, Dragon Gate USA, Mickie James, 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 & Powell: Keller & Parks look in-depth at Big Four male champions and futures of their reigns, Bayley thriving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 120:30


    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-2-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist and PWTorch Dailycast host Greg Parks. They looked in-depth at the Big Four male champions in AEW, NXT, Raw, and SD, specifically the future of the reigns of Jon Moxley, Adam Cole, Braun Strowman, and Drew McIntyre. Who will be their challengers, how long should their reigns last, pros and cons of different possible wrestlers to end their reigns.Then the Mailbag on whether Tony Khan is money mark or superfan, Undertaker doc and whether its narrative feels at all authentic, the controversial Jeff Hardy angle, social distancing on TV in AEW compared to WWE, if AEW is outdrawing NXT why should AEW clamp down on comedy ratio of its programs, is Bayley vs. Sasha Banks heading toward a major PPV showdown and is Bayley one of the wrestlers who has grown the most in the pandemic crowd-free era the most, 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 R-Truth outrage, four-hour AEW Wednesday, Money in the Bank preview, Gabe Kidd, new WWE women, Ricochet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 132:51


    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:Is AEW's Fyter Fest line-up strong enough for a four hour block tomorrow night?Full WWE Money in the Bank preview and some thoughts on Worlds CollideWho will be a bigger star in two years among Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, Roxanne Perez, and Lyra Valkyria? And why? Is there more to be done to build on Vaquer's early popularity with fans to move her to the next level?R-Truth and how bungled his WWE status change was by everyone from WWE to Truth to the fans and fellow wrestlersIs WWE flirting with losing a lot of the goodwill they've built up?Gabe Kidd's AEW introductionOther topics from the Mailbag on WWE and AEW including Ricochet, Adam Cole, WWE's live experience for the prices they're charging, moreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Is Cena good choice as long-term champ? Could Michael Cole be a good heel manager? Bischoff's Facebook comments, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 156:15


    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 25 and 26, 2010.On the May 28, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers about Ric Flair's comments in the news this week, Triple H's potential return, John Cena as a long-term WWE champ, Michael Cole as heel manager, the previous night's TNA Impact, strengths of Impact, improvements needed on Impact, Matt Morgan's promo on Kurt Angle, scoops on the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, WFX, Beverly Brothers, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Jim Ross's future, Eric Bischoff's Facebook posts, why WWE wasn't drawing attention to a UFC PPV headliner on Raw, will UFC 114 outdraw WrestleMania, and more.Then on the May 31, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks featured a discussion of that night's Raw, WWE's roster depth issues, Smackdown's latest storyline developments, the direction of the C.M. Punk vs. Rey Mysterio feud, Randy Orton's health, Undertaker's injury, John Morrison fitting it on Raw, Sting's heel turn, Hulk Hogan's first attempt to join TNA, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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