Podcasts about Grappling

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 10 and 11, 2010.On the May 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they talk about whether TNA should switch to targeting kids and families as Matt Morgan just suggested, and also how they can win back fans of UFC. They field phone calls on Sting's gimmick, John Cena's popularity, PPV pricing, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talk about Batista's contract situation and whether he'd be a good fit with TNA, Jim Ross's options and status, and more.Then on the May 11, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell discussed Raw TV ratings, what the ratings indicate about the Raw brand, a review of the previous night's Raw, WWE's Raw product lacking an internal logic, Eric Bischoff's extensive interview, Gordon Solie and Jim Ross comparisons, TNA's product, their future if Thursdays don't work out again, future plans for the Raw GM role, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, a review of Kurt Angle's latest quotes, Jeff Hardy's legal situation, the "rape angle" on Impact this week, Tiger Woods, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Chris Griffin acknowledge:Backlash resultsMcAfee vs. Gunther was what it needed to be, but why?Cena vs. Randy Orton was what was expectedGetting to know ChrisBecky vs. Lyra and Becky's "I am what you say I am" follow-up promoFatu wins; what is next for him?What's next for Priest and McIntyre for that matter?The Karion Kross celebration segmentCan Rusev redeem Tozawa (or is he just a speedbump to Sheamus)?What do you do with Rhea next?Dom is the greatest Intercontinental Champ of all time?And more...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland  go whole HOG with a double dose of House of Glory. We start with Isolation, a good show with a bad main featuring the surging Mike Santana defending the HOG World title against Konosuke Takeshita in a classic match, perennial Tag Champs Mane Event face recent Coast to Coast All Stars Sinner & Saint, Charles Mason has a fairly normal match against Trevor Lee, and more. For VIP listeners, it's even more HOG as we're off to Chicago for Waging War with Santana again, this time against the returning Cedric Alexander, and Zilla Fatu goes one-on-one with Matt Riddle in a good match with a bad finish.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (5-15-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Mike Chiari from Ring Rust Radio and Bleacher Report to discuss WWE Smackdown including the start of the Intercontinental Title Tournament, Otis & Braun vs. Miz & Morrison, Sonya Deville and Daniel Bryan deliver standout promos, and more with live callers & mailbag. Topics include various off-beat scenarios for Otis cashing in his briefcase, the challenges team sports face compared to pro wrestling when it comes to playing games again, Sonya's breakout season and her eventual upside, whether Charlotte's verbal clash with Bayley was a good idea in the aggregate, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-14-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell to discuss the Finn Balor vs. Cameron Grimes match on NXT TV including the upside of Grimes and the value of Balor to NXT as a top star, an in-depth discussion on the career of the Road Warriors and an evaluation of the Dark Side of the Ring documentary on them this week, thoughts on the NXT vs. AEW ratings this week, reaction to the Street Profits vs. Viking Raiders basketball game, AEW's Mike Tyson announcement and the upside of how he could be utilized, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell to discuss the May 14 edition of AEW Dynamite including Samoa Joe challenging Jon Moxley in a cage for the AEW World Title with the aftermath leading to an Anarchy in the Arena challenge, the return of Gabe Kidd to the AEW scene, a four-way with Toni Storm determining her new challenger, Will Ospreay & Hangman Page barely get along in their tag match, Taz's touching tribute to Sabu, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

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:In-depth discussion on Sabu's career and where he fits in on an ECW depth chart of biggest stars in that company's history and some personal anecdotesA look at the latest happenings in WWE after Backlash including thoughts on the state of the new Paul Heyman faction and whether Seth Rollins will sacrifice his singalongs to get actual heel heatA preview of AEW Beach Break including Samoa Joe as a challenger, the big tag match, and moreA variety of other topics related to Saturday Night's Main Event, AEW residency twice this summer for TV events, the state of TNA, and moreAnd some sidebars including Grand Old Day history in St. Paul and how it relates to pro wrestling's popularityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Stephanie Vaquer & Jordynne Grace vs. Fatal Influence, Joe Hendry and Trick Williams contract signing, Myles Borne vs. Ethan Page, Oba Femi vs. Charlie Dempsey, Thea Hail vs. Tatum Paxley, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show Flashback, we present a double episode of both the Smackdown and Raw post-shows from five years ago.First, on the WWE Smackdown post-show (from 5-8-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's Jake Barnett to discuss that night's episode including the final Money in the Bank PPV hype, Sonya Deville vs. Mandy Rose, a Mystery Partner in the main event, the mysterious hacker returns, and more discussed with live callers and emails.Then, on the WWE Raw post-show (from 5-11-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com's Zack Heydorn to talk about that night's episode with a dozen live callers. They discuss Becky's pregnancy, Seth's dishevelment, Asuka's elation, plus the return of Little Ricky, Edge and Randy Orton, MVP advising Bobby Lashley, the return of the IIconics, Money in the Bank fallout, Shayna Baszler, and so much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 6 and 7, 2010.On the May 6, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops features calls on WWE's PPV business, WrestleMania PPV buys trending downward, Vince McMahon denying UFC's effect on buys, stock market reaction to WWE's financials, how WWE could change PPV promotional habits, Edge-Randy Orton hype a step in the right direction, how TNA encourages viewers not to order PPVs, TNA having the template of Samo Joe-Kurt Angle, and more. The preiously VIP-exclusive Aftershow discussion includes an overview of where WWE is business-wise and as a brand, plus Nostalgia News & Notes on Cauliflower Alley Club, the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, Hoops's involvement in a DVD Roundtable, and a big-name wrestler turning down a HOF invite.Then on the May 7, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss the TNA ranking system and fan voting, then take calls for an hour including whether the Dan Puder-Kurt Angle shoot incident has frightened WWE management away from doing anything reality-based with NXT, extended thoughts on the approach WWE is taking with NXT, the miscasting of A.J. Styles and possible motivation for it, and many other subjects. Also, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they talk about what TNA should do with Ric Flair and how Smackdown is shaping up post-draft.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back five years to the May 10, 2020 episode of "Wresting Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down the WWE Money in the Bank show from all angles with callers and emailers. Topics included the tone of the MITB match, potential cash-ins for Asuka and Otis, who is next for Drew McIntyre, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Mauricio Pomares to discuss WWE Raw on Netflix. They discuss the pros and cons of Sami Zayn turning on C.M. Punk and the timeline that makes the most sense. Also, the SNME top matches including Jey Uso defending against Logan Paul and then Gunther facing the winner on Raw on June 9. Also, a stellar women's main event, plus The Judgment Day, Rusev, New Day, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

On this episode we sit and chat with one of my favorite students and national champion wrestler Mason Milsaps. This episode was a long time coming, a year plus to be exact. As a 7th grader Mason had pleaded with me to let him on the podcast so he could share his story. I told him that we could bring him back his junior or senior year after he had won some state titles. Fast forward a little bit and this young man has done quite a bit more than that. He will be off next week to compete at the world games representing the red, white, and blue. Before he left we made it a point to bring him in studio and chop it up. This incredible young man is more than just a personality and a good wrestler. He recently lost his mother a few years back and struggles with Dyslexia. By all accounts he should be trending down and has every excuse to not be doing good. To no one's surprise though he has bounced back and used his hardships as a springboard for success. I wanted to honor this young man by sharing his story with the world and hope you guys enjoy listening to it just as much as I had interviewing him. We wish you luck Mason on your upcoming competition. There is not a doubt in anyone's mind that knows you that you will be successful in capturing your dreams. Please keep Mason on your radar because this young man is going places. Love you kid.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-12-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net discuss Daniel Bryan's announcement, the addition of Elimination Chamber on WWE Network, Dean Ambrose's chances, Raw's rating, GFW latest, Billy Corgan in TNA, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #332 of the PWTorch including Vader losing his UWFI title and how it affects WCW, Sabu continues talks with WCW, Sid joining with Ted DiBiase, Steiners heading back to WCW, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-6-2020), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg covering Velveteen Dream-Adam Cole and Charlotte-Io Sky for the top championships, Karrion Kross's memorable entrance, favorite theme music in NXT history, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-7-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed George Schire, pro wrestling author and historian, who gave eye-witness details on the emotional Verne Gagne funeral earlier this week, including details on Gene Okerland and Greg Gagne speeches, amends being made, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributors Javier Machado and David Miller to discuss in-depth the WWE Backlash PLE, including interaction with those joining live in the chat. They break down all five matches on the card, the quality of the match, and what could be next for those involved.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-6-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to discuss the AEW Dynamite episode on TNT with live callers and emails. They discuss the Brodie Lee and Dark Order attack on Jon Moxley to set up the Double or Nothing AEW Title match, Brandi Rhodes vignette and angle with Jake Roberts afterward, Jon Moxley vs. Kaz, Cody vs. Joey Janella, Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara vs. “Broken” Matt Hardy & Kenny Omega, the refocus on the AEW Women's Division, and more. They also discuss AEW's use of their setting, being live again, the reuniting the announce team, and how they addressed and handled COVID-19 safety concerns during the event.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 4 and 5, 2010.On the May 4, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell talk at the start about various angles on TNA and Spike TV moving Impact back to Thursdays. Then they take calls for the rest of the show mostly about Impact, including frustrations with the previous night's show and various perspectives on their Monday run and their future. Plus other subjects including Raw are touched on. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the Randy Orton-Edge segment on Raw including how well that segment worked for both characters, plus thoughts on the Chris Jericho/Miz tag team, the chances of Impact going live on Thursdays, and more.Then on the May 5, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discussed the TNA Title Contender polling and how it's totally messing up the prescribed narrative being pushed by the current creative and management regime. They take calls on whether a WWE poll also be that out of line with the creative team's choices, thoughts on Chris Jericho & Miz as a team, the Edge-Christian and Edge-Orton promos, ideas for undercard tag teams in WWE, Daniel Bryan's push, the pros and cons of rotating which title is defended on WWE PPVs, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer email questions and address the potential of Rock returning to WWE.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:AEW running several Dynamites and Collisions at 2300 Arena in August and SeptemberThoughts on the Dynamite venue in-person and on TVFTR's beef with Schiavone and McGuinnessWomen's title eliminator with Megan Bayne interferenceMJF still waiting for his answerRhino's AEW debutAwesome PWG style throwback matchOkada remains in the first gearJoe chokes out Claudio and sends a message to MoxleyAnnounced matches for upcoming AEW showsMailbag from Dustin and ZachBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to analyze WWE Smackdown including John Cena's final promo about Randy Orton where he characterized him as lazy, overrated, and undeserving. Also, a full preview of Backlash match by match, then additions topics on Charlotte Flair, Aleister Black, The Street Profits, and more with live callers and chat interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 30 and May 3, 2010.On the Apr. 30, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill interacted with phone callers, emails, and chat room questions on WWE's annual business meeting, WWE's PPV buy drop explanation, International WWE biz, the WWE Draft, PWTorch Poll on next to feud with Cena and Swagger, TNA's ratings & replay ratings, TNA's future management & on Spike TV, how Jim Ross could fit in, Awesome Kong's feud with Bubba, Kong's interview today, women's wrestling, weekend wrestling preview, and more. The previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow discussion includes a complete review of the PWTorch Poll on who should feud with Jack Swagger on Smackdown, the state of the Smackdown brand, Christian's potential push, and more.Then on the May 3, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net took live calls on the breaking news regarding TNA Impact moving back to Thursdays, with a detailed breakdown of the pros and cons, the possible spin, the possibility of ever getting back to Mondays, and more. Also, live calls ask about Jim Ross, TNA taking Impact on the road, The O-Zone segment, the Love Sponge-Kong controversy, and much more. In the 18 minute previously VIP-exclusive AfterShow, Powell and Keller discuss the WWE Draft results with our picks for winners and losers, possible feuds for Chris Jericho and Jack Swagger, Big Show as a PPV headlining babyface, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers Acknowledge:Heyman pleads his case (and we're sold)And yet more non-finishesIs Roxanne Perez an afterthought?Iyo Sky gets the limelightLyra finally on the right trackMarital problems???Backlash previewOrton vs. Cena for the last timeFatu vs. Knight vs. Priest vs. McIntyreJavier and Mike bury FatuIs McAfee vs. Gunther a stepping stone?Dominik vs. Penta - will Americano appear?And more...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Brian Zilem is joined by Joshua White to discuss the May 8 special edition of AEW Collision including an opening topic of whether the ghost of C.M. Punk is finally gone from AEW when it comes to Tony Khan stepping up his booking lately. Then they discuss the final build to next week's AEW Beach Break episode of Dynamite along with the matches on this episode including Danny Garcia vs. Dax and Willow vs. Kris Statlander.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we flash back five years (5-5-2020) to a special edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling Podcast and WWE's Kickoff shows with a discussion focused on Sunday's WWE Money in the Bank PPV. They look at each competitor in every match and the pros and cons of each of them winning, the likelihood of various outcomes, cases for dark horse candidates, and why some obvious outcomes might not be so obvious including Men's MITB, Women's MITB, Drew McIntyre vs. Seth Rollins, Braun Strowman vs. Bray Wyatt, and the rest. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow just for members, they discuss the wild format at WWE headquarters and the range of possibilities (good and bad) for setting.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland return to one of their favorite promotions for Action Wrestling's Seventh Anniversary Show, a very newsworthy edition with a main event of up-and-coming heel champ Tim Bosby defending his title against Krule, Manders and Darian Bengston have a classic match for the WXW title, the Good Hand implodes, New South Wrestling invades, and a ton more in just a little over two hours. For VIP, it's one last glance back at WrestleMania week as we head to the old standby Bloodsport for another classic encounter between Zack Sabre Jr. and Jonathan Gresham in the environment they were born to wrestle in, plus Nattie Neidhart steps outside the WWE to go one on one with Miyu Yamishita.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Brandon LeClair to discuss the May 7 edition of AEW Dynamite including a stellar opening promo from "Hangman" Page with Will Ospreay joining in. Also, the Samoa Joe vs. Claudio Castagnoli main event with perhaps a hint of a future Death Rider break-up, MJF beats people up so Bobby Lashley will give him his answer next week, and more including an on-site report from PWTorch's Gregg Kanner.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Way back in the day, when we were just getting going with the podcast, Sam Allberry graciously joined us to talk through James chapter 2.  His interview is still one of our favourites, not only because of his biscuit chat, but because he was so enormously helpful in pastorally walking us through one of the trickiest parts of James.  It's been a joy to listen in again, and we hope it is for you too!Sam is a pastor, apologist, author and speaker. He is the author of a number of books, including James for You, which is mentioned in this episode, available here.This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.In this episode we recommend: Enjoying Jesus by Tim Chester 

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist and podcaster. They cover these topics:The Paul Heyman-Bron Breaker-Seth Rollins dynamicJey Uso vs. Seth RollinsSurprises on the roster cutbacks by WWE and who would and wouldn't be a good pick-up for AEWA preview of WWE BacklashA preview of AEW DynamiteThoughts on the latest developments with MJF and Hurt SyndicateThe Owen Hart Tournament going into the finalsAEW taking residence for TV this summer at 2300 Arena (formerly ECW Arena)Reaction to the new Freestyle Wrestling show with Eric Bischoff and Hulk HoganBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Nate Lindberg and Jobin Little discuss Jordynne Grace vs. Giulia in a Number One Contender match, a 25-man Number One Contender Battle Royal, Kelani Jordan vs. Zaria, Joe Hendry & Hank & Tank vs. DarkState, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-4-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Rich Fann to talk about WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discussed the ramifications of the return of A.J. Styles, Liv Morgan's emerging push and match against Charlotte, Money in the Bank hype, Viking Raiders vs. Street Profits, the hype for Becky Lynch next week, the phrases WWE went back to over and over again this week throughout the show and how WWE could instantly freshen up the overly corporate scripted sound promos, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 28 and 29, 2010.On the Apr. 28, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell takes phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on TNA Impact's TV rating, TNA lacking basic pacing required for episodic TV, the NXT show, NXT competitions, where Daniel Bryan fits into WWE's plans, perhaps moving a GM to Raw with the guest hosts, and more on TNA ratings. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, a discussion on whether "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero would be better off in WWE (as mid-carder with an audience) or TNA (a star without an audience), and more.Then on the Apr. 29, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including the TNA Impact rating, Draft Fallout, Women's Wrestling, Raw's disappointing ratings, NXT's future with struggling ratings for the "reality show" concept, Jim Ross'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 (4-27-2010) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell taking phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on the WWE Draft with analysis of the top players on each brand, future main event feuds, Batista's future, Raw top-heavy to replace HBK & Hunter & and Batista, Ric Flair trivialized on Impact, the Impact show after the hot-shot show, Bret Hart "just another guy" or featured in a good TV role, Christian on Smackdown, potential ECW Reunion in TNA, Paul Heyman, TNA roster cuts who could end up in WWE, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the discussion includes a complete review of the new TNA Ranking system, why it could work & why it could fail based on TNA's track record, Jim Ross's future, analysis of Raw's average rating and TNA's bad rating, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Maitland to discuss WWE Raw on Netflix. They discuss Paul Heyman's standout promo explicitly explaining why he turned on C.M. Punk and Roman Reigns, Jey Uso vs. Seth Rollins in a World Title match main event, Pat McAfee mic work, and much more with live caller, chat, and email interactions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-5-2015), Wade and Jason discussed the 2.55 Raw rating, the Raw debut of Sami Zayn and whether it was a good introduction, Dean Ambrose being added to PPV line-up, GFW news, and more with live callers and various email topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back ten years (5-6-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing Ray Rowe of ROH, now Erik of the War Raiders. They discussed his then-current ROH run, his near-death motorcycle accident, wrestling training, and more. Then PWTorch's James Caldwell joined Pat in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow covering the big news stories of the week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (4-29-2020), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the Keith Lee-Damian Priest main event, Candice's first match as a heel, the Cruiserweight tournament continuing, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-30-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed wrestling announcer Mick Karch and multi-decades AWA jobber Kenny Jay to discuss the life and career of the late Verne Gagne, who died that week at age 89. The discussion spanned his years as a top main eventing AWA Champion to his rise and fall as the promoter behind the scenes, his reaction to Vince McMahon's national expansion, his role in the evolution of the Hulk Hogan babyface character, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:8-man tag MatchOkada vs. OmegaAll In card speculationWorld Title is now a steel cage matchChristian-Nick WayneToni Storm vs. Mayu YamashitaMJF needs to hurt peopleStokely-FTR packageFletcher vs. HangmanUpcoming showsEmails and triviaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (4-29-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to discuss the AEW Dynamite episode on TNT with live callers and emails. They discuss the TNT Championship finals being set after Dustin Rhodes vs. Lance Archer and Darby Allin vs. Cody Rhodes, plus video segments with Jon Moxley, MJF, Britt Baker Baker, and Bubbly Bunch. Also, Mark Stunt vs. Brodie Lee, Wardlow and Shawn Spears matches, a hardcore style tag match, and more. The mailbag includes a question on whether EC3, who is reinventing himself on social media, would be a worthy signing for AEW. Then in the VIP Aftershow, they close with analysis of next week's announced line-up as they return to live TV and Chris Jericho's color commentary and how it compares to what Mick Foley said he likes about Samoa Joe's color commentary in his interview with Wade Keller this week. Should Jericho continue with color commentary or is it time to move on?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 23 and 26, 2010.On the Apr. 23, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on WWE roster cuts, WWE having a solid core of good wrestlers, Big Show as potential GM, African-American Four Horsemen, Edge's future, TNA's emphasis on the TNA Title, trend back to emphasizing titles, a first-time-ever-wrestling-viewer's perspective on WrestleMania 25, more. The previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow discussion includes Cauliflower Alley Club perspective, a complete rundown of the Extreme Rules PPV, potential Draft moves, potential Orton-Swagger title chase this summer, and more.Then on the Apr. 26, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host Jason Powell of prowrestling.net, they take live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including Mickie James's release, Undertaker's future, John Cena taping Batista's legs, the lack of athleticism on Extreme Rules, the potential of Raw going to three hours, and more. Also, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss last night's Extreme Rules PPV, an upcoming indy show with the High Flyers of the AWA making an appearance together, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier and Jorge Machado Acknowledge:The current rash of bad match finishesRollins, Breaker, and HeymanWWE's issue with face and heel reactionsCena vs. RollinsWho does Jorge want Cena to wrestle?Pat vs. GuntherGoldberg vs. Gunther???Valkyria vs. BeckyNaomi vs. Credible PunchesBad Liv on Bad Lieutenant: TokyoWrestlers and moviesAnd more...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Tej Narayanan to analyze WWE Smackdown including Randy Orton saying he never thought John Cena was sincere and now he's been proven right. Does that go too far where Cena can't turn babyface again or, even worse, doesn't ring true at all? Also, Aleister Black, the WWE Tag Division, Zelina Vega's push, U.S. Title drama, and more with live callers and chat interaction throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-30-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss the 25th Anniversary segment on Triple H with Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon, Velveteen Dream controversy and future, the latest AEW-NXT ratings, AEW Double or Nothing line-up speculation, Money in the Bank developments and predictions, could CGI fans work on a wrestling show, the finals set up for the TNT Championship tournament, Money in the Bank developments and early predictions, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss WrestleMania XI, as well as major topics from PWTorch issues #328-331 they missed during their hiatus, including WrestleMania XI fallout, Jean Paul Levesque's new name, Flair's return to the ring, various wrestler and staff changes in WCW, ranking WrestleManias on the ones, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.