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Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 26 and 27, 2011.On the Jan. 26, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talked with ten callers on a wide range of subjects including the new Wade Barrett faction on Smackdown, a potential feud for C.M. Punk, ROH's TV future, Tough Enough battling the PG rating and Ultimate Fighter with Brock Lesnar, Awesome Kong, Mark Henry's push, Ted DiBiase's burial, Eric Bischoff-Torch exchanges, Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton, Linda McMahon's campaign, WWE dropping the HD price, and more. Plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they run down various Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania scenarios including potential Rumble surprises.Then on the Jan. 27, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed the Royal Rumble with callers for much of the show including various potential scenarios for the 40-man Rumble and title matches. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the discussed Smackdown in-depth including the Teddy Long angle, Dolph Ziggler's upside, The Corre, Smackdown's Rumble PPV hype, 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 the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (2-5-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Brandon LeClair discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the Rumble fallout. That included Edge interacting with Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and returning Jey Uso. Also, Bianca Belair celebrating her win and contemplating her big decision. Also, Big E vs. Apollo Crews vs. Sami Zayn for the IC Title, and much more with live callers and mailbag.Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Jan. 31, 2020 start to finish including Goldberg challenging The Fiend, Otis getting ready for Valentine's Day date with Mandy, Super Showdown Saudi Arabia hype, another Roman Reigns vs. Baron Corbin match, a Fatal Four-way women's match, Miz & Morrison movie spoof, 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 (2-4-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by co-host Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP podcast “The Fix.” They discuss the appearance of Kenta on AEW Dynamite last night and how to interpret what it means for AEW and New Japan working together. Also a full rundown of AEW Dynamite, a full review of NXT on USA, a review of last week's Smackdown, a full review of Monday Night Raw, a review of New Japan New Beginning happenings, and a preview of this weekend's UFC Fight Night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Did the angle that substituted for the advertised main event between MJF and Brody King with a cartoonish sleeper KO finish and chaos afterward thwart AEW's recent momentum. Also, what's with the nonsense that doesn't fit in a pro wrestling narrative with Darby Allin and the War Dogs in the desert.PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Taylor Halley discuss just about everything else discussed from Dynamite with live chat interactions throughout with differing points of view presented on many segments including what AEW's doing really well lately. Topics include Kenny Omega's presentation, Kris Statlander's struggles on the mic, "Hangman" Page turning it up to 12 needlessly way too often, Andrade's effective presentation this time around, Tommaso Ciampa's impact upon arrival, 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 Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist. They discuss these topics:Dissecting the Roman Reigns-C.M. Punk segment that closed out Raw last night. What could have been left out, what was essential, and did this segment cement this as the right choice to headline WrestleMania?Related listeners emailers including whether Cody Rhodes cost himself a chance to headline night 2 and what possible other headline matches did this displaceLiv Morgan's win, the pros and cons of other possible winners, the latest on Bianca Belair, and the overall Women's RumbleA.J. Styles removing his gloves and then putting them back on, and whether he'll be a good fit in AEW after the strong showings from Andrade and Tomasso Ciampa so farAEW Dynamite's momentum with a viewership boost last week and the general momentum with new stars, the returns of Kenny Omega and MJF, and overall bookingTNA Impact's week three viewership increase and overall product directionAva's immediate anti-ICE comments after leaving WWE"Hangman" Adam Page clearing up the details and content of photo with Marty ScurllThe latest New Japan roster departure and state of the companyListener email frustrated with lack of clean finishes in WWE TV main eventsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (2-1-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Cameron Hawkins reviewed WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talked about Bad Bunny giving a celebrity rub to Damien Priest's Raw debut, Sheamus turning on Drew McIntyre, the latest with Charlotte, Lacey Evans, Ric Flair, and Asuka, an Edge vs. Randy Orton main event, more special effects and edits with Alexa Bliss, Lana & Naomi succeed as a new team, Riddle destroyed by Bobby Lashley, and more.Then in a bonus section, the one-year ago Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the Feb. 3, 2020 episode of Raw start-to-finish including Randy Orton addressing last week's Edge attack, a big Charlotte-Ripley angle, Drew McMahon shows confidence about beating Brock Lesnar, Ricochet earns shot at Lesnar in the main event, and 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 the Jan. 25, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They took calls on the Royal Rumble and the previous night's Raw, Shawn Michaels Hall of Fame inductor candidates, and more with live callers. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed TNA and Triple H.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 an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "Wrestling Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks who broke down, with callers and emailers, the WWE Royal Rumble PPV. Topics include Rhea Ripley's future, potential triple threat matches at WrestleMania, pushing new stars, 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 Griffin as they reacted to a stellar segment with Roman Reigns and C.M. Punk including what was great, and if there was anything that should have been excluded and anything included that wasn't from their past. Were they unfair to Drew McIntyre or will this fire him up? Plus the latest with The Vision, Liv Morgan, Gunther, Je'Von Evans, Dom and his new glasses, and much more with live callers, email, and chat interactions 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 ten years ago (2-2-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net head honcho Jason Powell talked about WWE Raw, Fastlane, WrestleMania, NXT, the Hall of Fame, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed whether John Cena should try to wrestle at WrestleMania 32 even if he's not 100 percent, is Cena too into his muscles like a cat lady who's too into her cats, is Mark Henry a Hall of Famer, was A.J. Styles destined for MITB at WM, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Jan. 29, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in wrestling with live phone calls and emails breaking down the week in wrestling covering Raw, TNA, WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and more!Then the Feb. 1, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw post-game show edition of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeillBecome 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 (2-3-2021), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover a trio of strong Dusty Classic matches, Santos Escobar and Karrion Kross's budding feud, Takeover taking shape, 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 Jan. 21 and 24, 2011.On the Jan. 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops, they discussed with live callers TNA Impact from the previous night, breaking news analysis of Impact ratings, Impact storyline logic holes, WWE Hall of Fame, wide variety of Nostalgia questions on no. of promotions on TV 30 years ago, Rick Rude jumping from WWF to WCW, Ahmed Johnson, Midnight Express's recognition, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed more Hall of Fame topics and dive into two Torch 20 years ago Newsletter Flashbacks covering big stories from early 1991.Then on the Jan. 24, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed with live callers that night's Raw, the WWE business downturn WWE revealed on Friday, storyline & creative & marketing & promotion issues WWE was faced with, changes to WWE's business model, former WWE writer John Piermarini's Torch Talk and how his comments on WWE's week-to-week approach was played out on WWE TV right now, potential Royal Rumble surprise entrants, Triple H, booking Edge vs. Miz on Raw, almost all of WWE's current champions babyfaces, plus PWTorch editor Wade Keller calls in for a quick bonus chat around the 40:00 mark.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kurt Cadet and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican for a match-by-match breakdown of the Royal Rumble. They talk about the winners of the Rumble matches and where they may be headed for WrestleMania, plus A.J. Styles's retirement - will it be from WWE or wrestling in general? They also take questions from the YouTube chat on various aspects of the PLE.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 (2-3-2021), PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by PWTorch contributor and host of the PWTorch VIP podcast “Podcast of Honor,” Tyler Sage, to talk AEW Dynamite with listener calls. Discussion points included the appearance of Kenta, what a New Japan partnership with AEW means, how Kenta fits with Moxley in AEW outside of the New Japan story, pluses and minuses of the the current talent swaps in AEW, the Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford wedding angle, in-depth discussion on Britt Baker as a heel champion down the road, Inner Circle drama, and more. Enjoy!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 (1-28-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discussed the WWE Network's move to Peacock, is Impact better with Kenny Omega on the show regularly, the Cody-Shaq storyline, NXT and AEW's relative strengths and weaknesses and the latest ratings analyzed, a look at the top tier of wrestlers in AEW's ensemble stage, Royal Rumble predictions, options for Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, ROH's early 2021 shows, 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:(00:00) Introductions(01:51) World title picture strongest it's ever been(04:45) Multiple challengers make MJF championship compelling - Brody King, Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, Swerve Strickland, and Andrade(06:01) Andrade impresses in main event vs Swerve(08:19) Chemistry at all-time high in AEW matches(11:56) MJF maintains discipline in promo work(15:38) Don Callis Family storyline layering(19:50) El Clon TNT title match vs Mark Briscoe(20:46) Tommaso Ciampa All Elite debut and potential(29:24) Jon Moxley vs Ace Austin(30:40) Statlander vs Tekla good match(33:46) Ricochet backstage segment, Jack Perry match setup(34:35) Young Bucks reaffirm roots return(36:53) Orange Cassidy backstage promo vs Wheeler Yuta(41:51) Upcoming lineups(44:45) Zach's email and triviaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown including analysis of the final hype for the men's Royal Rumble, several key scenarios that could play out regarding the winner and also other angles and surprises during the match. Then a look at the women's Rumble, Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn, and A.J. Styles vs. Gunther, with all signs pointing toward a Styles retirement which makes you wonder if he won't actually retire. Plus analysis of other Smackdown matches.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In a special episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-27-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a bonus episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast previewing that Sunday's WWE Royal Rumble with Sam Roberts from the WWE Kickoff shows and the Not Sam Wrestling Podcast and Sirius XM radio. They discuss first at great length the men's Royal Rumble match and the top tier possible winners, second-tier possibilities, and long-shots, with the pros and cons of various options as they relate to WrestleMania. Then they breakdown the women's Rumble match and the three announced title matches including Goldberg challenging Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens challenging Roman Reigns.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 #371 of the PWTorch including Royal Rumble 1996, Miss Elizabeth appears in WCW, Bischoff interviewed about WWF and McMahon, tons of news and notes, 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 episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-29-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Mike Meyers to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the final Royal Rumble hype, Daniel Bryan opens with a promo declaring his dream of winning a Rumble, a Kevin Owens-Roman Reigns verbal showdown, Braun Strowman's surprise return, other surprise guests from Raw, Bayley vs. Bianca Belair, Sasha Banks flirts with Reginald, and more with live callers and emails.Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the then-year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Jan. 31, 2020 start to finish including Braun Strowman challenges Shinsuke Nakamura for IC Title, Roman Reigns & The Usos vs. Baron Corbin & Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode in dog food match, Bayley-Naomi promo, Otis asks Mandy Rose on a date, Four-Way Tag for a Saudi Arabia title shot, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In a special episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-26-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics who broke down the Peacock-WWE Network deal including how it would affect WWE's business and WWE's fans. Also, an overview of the WWE business model, how the pandemic has changed it, and where it could end up in five years based on the changing media landscape and various competing media empires who will vie for WWE's product and fanbase. Plus, was WWE Network a success or not? Was the Wall Street Journal correct that this Peacock deal shows how tough it is for an independent streaming entity to succeed? What does this mean for non-U.S.-based fans? 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 Dan Kuester discuss the Andrade win over Swerve Strickland in the main event, the MJF-Brody King interaction,  Tomasso Ciampa's AEW debut, The Young Bucks bringing back the tassels, Kenny Omega back in the game, Kris Statlander retaining against Thekla, and more with live chat interaction throughout.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 PWTorch contributor and podcast host Kelly Wells. They discuss these topics:The Royal Rumble's format and structural changes over the decades regarding the build, the format, and the executionEvaluating possible outcomes this year for the men's and women's Rumble, plus dark horses, mid-match ideas, and moreEvolveThe journeys of Swerve Strickland and Andrade since NXT on the eve of their match on DynamiteNew Japan's 2026 and the Evil-WWE newsThe state of NXT in 2026 and suggested changesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-25-2021), PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn and PWTorch contributor Robert Vallejos discussed WWE Monday Night Raw with listener calls and emails. Topics included Edge's return, his successful Raw promo, what opportunities are available for him at WrestleMania, and whether or not he has a chance to win the Royal Rumble. Other topics include the idea of less is more with Drew McIntyre and Goldberg, Alexa Bliss as a future Raw Women's Champion, the success of the Fiend vs. Randy Orton storyline, the issue WWE has on their hands with Riddle vs. Lashley, the newly signed WWE Network to Peacock deal, and 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 Jan. 19 and 20, 2011.On the Jan. 19, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Pat McNeill, they take ten calls on a wide range of subjects including the new Wade Barrett faction on Smackdown, a potential feud for C.M. Punk, ROH's TV future, Tough Enough battling the PG rating and Ultimate Fighter with Brock Lesnar, Awesome Kong, Mark Henry's push, Ted DiBiase's burial, Eric Bischoff-Torch exchanges, Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton, Linda McMahon's campaign, WWE dropping the HD price, and more. Plus in the VIP Aftershow they run down various Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania scenarios including potential Rumble surprises.Then on the Jan. 20, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers Linda McMahon's potential 2012 Senate campaign, a lot of time spent discussing in-depth the various WWE, TNA, and independent wrestling styles, whether TNA can grow being a mix of old & new styles, the 2011 Hall of Fame, whether Eric Bischoff gets more flack than Vince McMahon for "stealing stars" in the 1990s vs. McMahon in the 1980s, Koko B. Ware in the WWE Hall of Fame, 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 Paul Weigle. Is it likely that A.J. Styles just wrestled his last Raw match? Is there a big angle brewing within The Vision? Is Austin Theory succeeding, failing, or way too soon to assess? Did Nattie explain at all why she turned on Maxxine Dupri? Who might win the Rumbles? And much more with live caller and chat interactions 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 ten years ago (1-26-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net head honcho Jason Powell focused on the previous night's Raw, the Fastlane main event, Royal Rumble fallout, and WrestleMania 32 scenarios and speculation, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed the pros and cons of The Rock's segment and whether it was too long, too familiar, or too controversial. Also, looking at both sides of the A.J. Styles-TNA dispute, did Triple H give a babyface promo on Raw, and other questions from the mailbag.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back ten years to the Jan. 24, 2016 WWE Royal Rumble post-show. PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks break down the entire Royal Rumble PPV for two-and-a-half hours with live calls and emails, plus a live perspective from a Rumble attendee at the end. The show included a Royal Rumble that came down to Triple H and Dean Ambrose, plus Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch for the Divas Title, Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens, New Day vs. The Usos, 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 (1-27-2021), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover another Fin. Balor-Kyle O'Reilly storyline beat, more Dusty Classic matches, thoughts on the Superstar Spectacle, 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 podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (1-28-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former WWF, WCW, and TNA creative team writer Ed Ferrara. He talks about stories working with Vince McMahon during the Attitude Era, the Survivor Series '98 Rock turn, his transition to WCW and why it didn't work out, working with A.J. Styles and Samoa Joe in TNA and thoughts on them in WWE/NXT, and passionate thoughts on NXT's current product and why he's such a fan.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 #370 of the PWTorch including the upcoming Royal Rumble, WWF continues attacks while WCW pulls back, various news items from WWF and WCW 900 lines, 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 (1-27-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by former Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist (circa 1990) Eric Krol to discuss AEW Dynamite. They discuss the stellar Jungle Boy vs. Dax Harwood match and what it says about Jungle Boy's upside, the Matt Hardy pitch to "Hangman" Page, the latest assessment of the Young Bucks story arc and character development, Shaq makes fun of Cody's hair and Cody responds, Sammy Guevara seeing through MJF's con, and much more with live callers.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, a half dozen emails with additional topics and points of view.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 Jan. 17 and 18, 2011.On the Jan. 17, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers, WWE Raw, C.M. Punk's fan altercation on Sunday, Punk vs. Cena on Raw, the Royal Rumble expanding to 40 wrestlers, Tough Enough in a PG environment?, Lucha Libre USA, health issues in pro wrestling vs. MMA, 2011 WWE Hall of Fame undercarders, MVP in Japan, Jeff Hardy's legal case on January 20, and more.Then on the Jan. 18, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they took calls for an hour on the Royal Rumble taking shape, WrestleMania matches, happenings on Raw, the Eric Bischoff-Torch war of words, Triple H, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked about Santino's Cobra, John Morrison's push, Linda McMahon's political developments, 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:(00:00) Introduction and extreme weather(03:40) Baron Corbin (Bishop Dyer) AEW dark match debut(06:17) Taz returns to commentary(08:11) Kenny Omega vs Josh Alexander(12:46) MJF promo(18:33) Brody King confrontation sets up title program(21:52) Samoa Joe vs Mike Bailey with excessive interference(26:44) Swerve vs Kevin Knight main event main(32:44) Death Riders vs Don Callis Family street fight(36:34) Marina Shafir effective in small segments(37:22) Women's tag match: Penelope Ford/Megan Bayne upset win(40:25) Alec Price and Jordan Oliver debut vs FTR(46:12) The Rascalz stoner gimmick promo criticism(47:37) Trey Miguel AEW released(55:37) Will Ospreay backstage for medical evaluation(58:22) Upcoming lineups(01:03:14) Zach's email and triviaBecome 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 review WWE Smackdown including analysis of the Cody Rhodes-Jacob Fatu confrontation and whether Cody crossed a line with the prison reference and was a prick, and does that indicate he's turning heel? Plus A.J. Styles, Sami Zayn, Randy Orton, Royal Rumble speculation, Saturday Night's Main Event preview, U.S. Title Open Challenge at WrestleMania, and much more with live 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 the Jan. 14, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops. They discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact in-depth, Impact ratings & quarter-hours, Mr. Anderson as TNA champion, Matt Hardy's first week in TNA, an overview of WWE's week of TV, the brand split and whether it's time to end the split, unifying the top titles at WrestleMania?, Kurt Angle/Jeff Jarrett storyline compared to the Chris Benoit/Kevin Sullivan and similar angles, Jim Cornette shoot DVD, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they reviewed Torch Newsletters #100 and #101 from the 20 years ago back-issues including Starrcade '90, Black Scorpion, Ole Anderson, Dusty Rhodes, and Paul Heyman picking a fight with LT that never materialized.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 Darrin Lilly to discuss the Jan. 22 edition of TNA Impact including the big angle at the end with The System resetting with a surprise turn on JDC followed by another turn with Cedric Alexander after misdirection angles earlier with Ash by Elegance and Santo's daughter Ariana Grace. Also, Santana's character establishing promo mid-ring, Feast of Famine winners and thoughts on the match format itself, and more.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 (1-22-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Tom Stoup, cohost of the “PWT Talks NXT” PWTorch Dailycast and VIP podcast “8 Years Back” to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the latest with Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Adam Pearce, and Kevin Owens, plus Charlotte & Asuka vs. Riott Squad with the latest Billie Kay development, Royal Rumble talk including a lot of potential winners on and off the current TV roster, Sasha Banks vs. Reginald, Big E vs. Apollo Crews for the IC Title, Dominic Mysterio vs. King Corbin, and more. Stoup, as usual, brings his expertise on NXT to the conversation for various related sidebars about NXT-related topics coming out of Smackdown.Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Jan. 24, 2020 start to finish including The Fiend signing the strap match contract in blood, Big E oddly has help oiling up his body, Lacey gets emotional talking about being a role model, John Morrison vs. Kofi Kingston, and more including the final Royal Rumble hype and final clues and hints regarding possible winners including dissecting Corey Graves comment about Kofi Kingston.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 (1-21-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Zack Heydorn, assistant editor at PWTorch.com. They discussed the most likely Royal Rumble men's and women's winners and WrestleMania scenarios for them, WWE's silly WrestleMania “news desk” commercial with John Cena, Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, Sasha Banks, Roman Reigns, and Paul Heyman, the presentation of Kenny Omega this week and in general so far by AEW, Undertaker's controversial comment this week on the Joe Rogan podcast about not liking today's WWE product because it's too soft, 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 Jerud "J.B. from Detroit" Buhagiar to discuss the Jan. 21 edition of AEW Dynamite including praise for the show centering around MJF as World Champion and multiple challengers lining up. Also, Kenny Omega seeming revitalized, but should he freshen up his act by dumping the closing lines he's been doing for years? Also, what's going on with The Death Riders, especially Marina Shafir? Plus Kevin Knight, Speedball, Taz back on commentary, Fan Sign of the Night, and much more with live caller and chat interaction throughout.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 weekly Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics:WWE Unreal first impressionsTNA Impact on AMC breaking ratings info and review of the showDrew McIntyre's WWE Title win and the ripple effectA.J. Styles vs. Gunther retirement stip alreadyAEW Dynamite thoughtsDaniel Bryan and William Regal's advice to younger wrestlersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-18-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Ryan Sullivan from the PWTorch VIP podcast focused on ROH, “Podcast of Honor,” to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talked about the Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka headline match, Miz & Morrison welcome the return of Gillberg after advertising Goldberg, A.J. Styles vs. Ricochet shine in the ring, the Charlotte-Ric-Lacey storyline moves forward after an awkward Charlotte vs. Peyton Royce match, and more with callers and emails.Then in a bonus section, the one-year ago Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the Jan. 20, 2020 episode of Raw start-to-finish including Lana & Bobby Lashley vs. Rusev & Liv Morgan Andrade vs. Rey Mysterio in ladder match for the U.S. Title, Viking Raiders vs. Seth Rollins & Buddy Murphy, Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar preview Rumble with a Ricochet interruption, Becky Lynch vs. Kairi Sane, Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton, 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 Jan. 12 and 13, 2011.On the Jan. 12, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Pat McNeill were first joined by MMATorch's Jamie Penick to talk about Brock Lesnar coaching The Ultimate Fighter and various aspects of that story. Then they took live calls on a variety of subjects including Smackdown roster changes, TNA's new "They" storyline, and more, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they take listener email questions.Then on the Jan. 13, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers TNA Impact going on the road in February, the future of the X Division and a potential replacement if the X Division were scrapped, news & notes from the Impact tapings, possibility of Batista and Chris Jericho returning to WWE, future of Nexus, the Smackdown reset last Friday, lack of chemistry between Randy Orton and The Miz, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the X Division and Impact on the road stories more, and break down the 2010 Year-End Awards to evaluate Torch reader picks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Jan. 15, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in wrestling with live calls and emails talking Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns, anything else that contains the letter “r,” and more!Then the Jan. 18, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw post-game show edition of the PWTorch Livecast with Pat McNeill in the opening segment of the show. Then, live calls & emails with Livecast listeners on the final Raw before the Royal Rumble.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Nick Barbati. They start with a look at A.J. Styles agreeing to put his career on the line against Gunther at the Royal Rumble and whether this could already be the end for Styles in his retirement year. Also, could C.M. Punk's destiny at WrestleMania be a defense against Roman Reigns? Did Finn Balor shine and carry Punk in the Raw main event? Should Drew McIntyre headline WrestleMania or is he not quite at that level? And much more with live caller and chat interactions 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 ten years ago (1-19-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net head honcho Jason Powell focused on the previous night's Raw, Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 32 scenarios and speculation, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed TNA and NXT and answered emails on the Raw and the Rumble and WrestleMania 32.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 an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "Wrestling Night in America" from Jan. 17, 2021 hosted by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks with PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado for a full breakdown of the Impact Hard to Kill PPV. They also took calls and emails on the potential of a Daniel Bryan Rumble win, Dominik Mysterio in NXT, when Miz would cash in, 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 (1-20-2021), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Tom Stoup and Nate Lindberg cover Tomasso Ciampa vs. Timothy Thatcher in the Fight Pit, commencement of the women's Dusty Classic, email on why NXT was better in the past, 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 podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (1-21-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Sean “X-Pac” Waltman for over 2.5 hours. They covered what Waltman is up to these days, whether he will wrestle for WWE again, and his long term goals. Then they discussed Roman Reigns, the potential WrestleMania 32 line-ups, wrestlers use of social media and whether saying “kayfabe is dead” makes any sense, and much more. They took phone calls throughout the show on a wide range of topics. The last 45 minutes or so included Sean's views on the current U.S. Presidential election and his reaction to the “Making a Murderer” documentary and the fallout from it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.