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Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 15, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Prowrestling.net's Jason Powell. They took live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including a focus on Sunday night's TNA Victory Road main event mess with Jeff Hardy vs. Sting, the previous night's Raw including the latest WrestleMania hype, and a variety of other subjects brought up by callers.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed in-depth most segments of Raw.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-15-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions looking at preview night's Raw, Roadblock, the Vince-Shane-Undertaker summit, the Brock Lesnar-Dean Ambrose hype, Triple H's chance of turning babyface soon, and much more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed a range of topics suggested by emails from listeners including more on Raw, Roadblock, WrestleMania 32, and beyond WrestleMania 32, plus ROH and TNA topics.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's Brian Zilem and Taylor Halley, hosts of the Collision Cafe VIP podcast, discuss in-depth the AEW Revolution event. In the brutal main event, MJF defeats “Hangman” Adam Page in a Texas Death Match, leaving Hangman's future in AEW uncertain. The show also featured FTR retaining the AEW World Tag Team Titles in an incredible opener against The Young Bucks, plus shocking returns from Cope & Christian Cage, Kenny Omega, and Will Ospreay. Elsewhere on the card, Toni Storm defeats Marina Shafir with the Big Package, while the post-match chaos raises the question: Is Ronda Rousey joining the Death Riders? They also discuss new Women's Tag Team Champions, new Trios Champions, and the breakout performance of Konosuke Takeshita against Jon Moxley.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this week's Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (3-10-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomes Brian Fritz, who interviewed Vince McMahon this week at the press conference announcing WrestleMania was coming back to Orlando, Fla. next week. He talks about his history in wrestling reporting, his approach to interviewing Vince McMahon, in person impressions of Vince at age 70, Roman Reigns's push, the video game/pro wrestling connection, and speculation on the WM33 line-up and where various returning injured names might land, who among the new crop could be featured, and what's likely for John Cena, Undertaker, and Roman Reigns. A mix of questions via email and phone call were included.Then, in a bonus segment from the previous day, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill welcomed former WCW star Disco Inferno back to the Livecast for a full-length interview discussing the latest pro wrestling happenings, his philosophy on what's wrong with today's wrestlers, working with upcoming stars, and more topics with live calls and emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back ten years to the March 14, 2016 WWE Fastlane post-show featuring PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and Pat McNeill with live calls going in-depth on Raw three weeks before WrestleMania including hype for Hell in a Cell with Shane McMahon and Undertaker.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 (3-17-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to discuss AEW Dynamite. They discussed the main event bloodbath with Thunder Rosa vs. Britt Baker, a breakdown of Christian's debut AEW promo and why his approach could backfire, MJF's explanation from splitting with Inner Circle, Cody vs. Penta, Darby-Lance Archer, Brian Cage's apparent turn, 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 Mar. 11 and 14, 2011.On the Mar. 11, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact, the hype for Victory Road, Mr. Anderson's promos on Impact vs. Before the Bell, Bully Ray's strong character definition, TNA overall lacking a foundation for their characters, a potential WrestleMania 27 line-up from top to bottom, the WM27 opening match, plus a good amount of ROH talk covering the State of ROH.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Raw in-depth and look ahead to Monday's Raw, discuss potential Rock-Cena-Miz booking scenarios at WrestleMania including a scenario where Miz walks out still WWE champion, plus discussion of the ill-fated NXT Season 5 that launched on Tuesday.Then on the Mar. 14, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers last night's TNA PPV, the Jeff Hardy situation in TNA and the lack of accountability in TNA, where TNA goes from here with Hardy, potential stipulation for Taker-Hunter at WrestleMania, Raw tonight, Snooki's involvement, Rock Tweeting on "face to face" with Cena, whether WWE is hurting Cena with the Rock feud, similarities & differences between UFC buying Strikeforce and pro wrestling buy-outs, Hulk Hogan the least marketable he's been since early 1980s, Abyss's TV future, 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(01:14) MyAEW.com web launch(09:10) Revolution zero hour 21-man blackjack battle royal(13:18) Darby & Orange & Roderick vs. War Dogs David Finlay & Clark Connors & Gabe Kidd trios match(25:50) Andrade El Idolo vs. Bandido(27:03) Don Callis family Okada & Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis trios defense vs. Jetset Kevin Knight & Mike Bailey & Mistico(30:33) Toni Storm vs. Marina Shafir(31:30) FTR vs. Young Bucks personal family aspect added spin previous matches(34:23) Brody King vs. Swerve Strickland(40:00) Thekla vs. Kris Statlander best two out of three falls TBS championship(49:04) Babes of Wrath Harley Cameron & Willow defend tag titles vs. Megan Bayne & Lena Cross(56:40) Moxley vs. Takeshita continental championship no time limit rematch(01:04:40) Main event Texas Death Match Hangman Adam Page stipulation if loses never challenge again(01:20:24) Upcoming Collision card(01:20:48) Zach's email and triviaSend your thoughts and questions to allelitecc@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Was it risky and counter to fan sentiment to turn Randy Orton heel, or can this actually work based on the dynamic with both characters and their history?PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interaction throughout. They discuss pretty much everything on the show including Danhausen, Ilja Dragunov, Jade Cargill, Drew McIntyre, Jelly Roll, 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 Mar. 8 and 9, 2011.On the Mar. 8, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Prowrestling.net's Jason Powell took live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including many aspects of last night's Raw plus last week's Impact.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed John Cena's latest rap response to The Rock, potential Cena heel turn, Dolph Zipper's move to Raw, and much more.Then on the Mar. 9, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussed with live callers Monday's Raw, Cena's promo, whether Rock should & will be live in the building on a future Raw before Mania, Raw & SD & Impact ratings, TNA's thrown-together PPV line-up for Sunday, Tuesday's Smackdown taping Caldwell attended live, whether Shelton Benjamin has a future in WWE, Hunter-Taker's placement on the WrestleMania line-up, NXT Season 5 and looking ahead to NXT6, McNeill's Live Events Center, Snooki on Raw next week, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they take McNeill Listener Thread Mailbag questions on WCW nostalgia, ugly wrestlers, Candyman, and other current topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our AEW Revolution PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by independent pro wrestling reporter and analyst Stephanie Chase to preview the entire line-up. They begin with an assessment of AEW overall during the first ten weeks of 2026 and then march through the card starting with MJF vs. "Hangman" Adam Page and Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita. They also discuss the state of the Women's Division, Brody King's push, and more.After that, we present the Tony Khan media Q&A from Thursday discussing primarily AEW Revolution.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 #378 of the PWTorch including a cover story previewing the Supercard Season, letters responding to Keller's Vince McMahon interview, WWF no-shows hurting events, 1-2-3 Kid vs. Ramon and Sting vs. Flair house show reports, Torch Talk w/Konnan, 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 (3-12-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Mike Meyers to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the latest with Daniel Bryan, Edge, Roman Reigns, and Jey Uso headed into Fastlane. Also, Seth Rollins-Cesaro, Nia Jax takes Reginald shopping, Big E's big return promo, Sami Zayn, 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 (3-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss the NXT announcements including the pros and cons of a two-night Takeover, the latest on the transition from WWE Network to Peacock, the state of the WrestleMania line-up and whether it can come together as a WM-worthy show, evaluating the latest angles with Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan and Edge, the rise of Bobby Lashley to WWE Title holder in WM season, AEW's reaction to the lame finish to the Barbed Wire Death Match conclusion, whether Kenny Omega is way off the ideal track as a character already, Christian's first two appearances for AEW, the Inner Circle angle, odd stuff on AEW Dynamite that jumps out as amateurish and sloppy, is AEW expanding to too many hours a week, the Shane McMahon-Braun Strowman storyline, some talk about the Omega-Impact angle and the merging of the Impact and TNA titles, and whether ROH is the cleansing experience for frustrated wrestling fans right now.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Another rock solid two hours of wrestling, but did AEW do enough to make Revolution feel must-see, especially beyond the main event build for "Hangman" Adam Page and MJF? Is there a clear second and third more important match? Does that matter if the AEW PPV clientele just want to look forward to four hours of very good matches?PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Jerud Buhagiar to discuss just about everything else from Dynamite with live chat interactions throughout plus an on-site correspondent who relayed what it was like in the arena.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 columnist and PWTorch podcast host Greg Parks. They discuss these topics:The likelihood of Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, how the match could go and the pros and cons of different pathsWho will be a bigger star in 2-3 years - Bron Breaker and Oba FemiAEW Revolution preview including thoughts on PPV length and whether a shorter PPV this time or next time could win over some WWE fans looking for a happy medium between WWE's ESPN PLE format and AEW's 4+ hour wrestling-dense eventsThe Cody Rhodes WWE Title win and whether it appears WWE will turn him heel and whether that would be prudentThe prospects for the build to Cody vs. Randy Orton to be more interesting than Drew vs. CodyRhea Ripley-Jade Cargill build and whether Jade should have been first choice to headline WrestleManiaA.J. Lee impressions headed into WrestleManiaBayley's latest pushBecome 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 (3-8-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Hazelwood to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discussed the weirdness that was Shane McMahon taunting and demeaning Braun Strowman, the rise of Bobby Lashley as he retains his title in a rematch against The Miz, the Drew McIntyre-Sheamus finish, the Raw Women's Title landscape heading into WrestleMania, what cinematic format is likely for Randy Orton and The Fiend, and more with live callers and emails.Then, in a bonus section, we jump back to the one-year ago Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the March 9, 2020 episode of Monday Night Raw including Edge's return, Drew McIntyre smashing Erick Rowan's pet, A.J. Styles calling out Undertaker, Charlotte-Rhea Ripley, more Kevin Owens-Seth Rollings build-up, shared popcorn and crowd kisses with callers in the Coronavirus era, Aleister Black vs. Seth Rollins, Angel Garza vs. Rey Mysterio, Becky Lynch reacting to Shayna Baszler's win, 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 Mar. 4 and 7, 2011.On the Mar. 4, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact in-depth, breaking news analysis of Impact ratings & quarter-hour ratings, Impact looking big-league in an arena setting, Sting's return and evaluating him as TNA champion, Kurt Angle with an ax, the value of mid-card titles in 2011, plus tons of nostalgia topics including early '90s WWF scandals and Hulk Hogan in WCW. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they break down the Torch Newsletter back-issue from 20 years ago (Issue #110) and discuss Jim Duggan, Bob Armstrong, and other potential inductees into the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame.Then on the Mar. 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers Steve Austin and The Rock comparisons in Attitude Era vs. March 2011, how John Cena should respond to Rock on Raw, Austin's potential role at WrestleMania, guesses for Michael Cole-Jerry Lawler special referee, Snooki's involvement on next week's Raw, preview of Cena's response to Rock on Raw, perspective on Jerry Lawler-Jimmy Hart from Memphis and Andy Kaufman, how vital Vince McMahon was to Austin's success in Attitude Era, Sunny's Hall of Fame induction and whether she "deserves" it, Kane's random babyface turn, plus details on Keller's Torch Talk with DDP.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 Mar. 7, 2016 episode of "Wrestling Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks who broke down, with callers and emailers, the AEW Revolution PPV which featured Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley in the infamous Exploding Barbed Wire Death match for the AEW World Title, Darvy & Sting vs. Team Taz's Brian Cage & Ricky Starks, The Young Bucks vs. Chris Jericho & MJF, Rey Fenix vs. Jungle Boy, and a ladder match for the TNT Title including Cody Rhodes, Penta, Ethan Page. Topics include the post-main event dud, AEW's women's division, surprise appearances, 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 Kelly Wells to discuss the C.M. Punk-Usos exchange, the Judgment Day break-up, Oba Femi vs. Rusev, Seth Rollins and his Black Hooded Henchmen, a stellar Stephanie Vaquer vignette, Je'Von Evans and Kofi Kingston, and much more with live caller, 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 (3-8-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions looking at the previous night's Raw, the hype for Roadblock, and how this all affects WrestleMania 32, plus some notes on WrestleMania 33's host city announcement.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed a range of topics suggested by emails from listeners including the UFC women's division, more on the hype for a possible backlash from Roadblock, the Hulk Hogan-Gawker trial, and 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 Mar. 4, 2016 episode with PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast discussing the latest WrestleMania Season news, TNA rumors, Hayabusa's death, and much more with live callers.Then the Mar. 7, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down Monday's Raw in the opening segment, then Caldwell took live phone calls on the latest Raw leading into WrestleMania.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this week's Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (3-3-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed Mick Foley back to the show to discuss his WrestleMania Dream Vacation content, stories from the road, his funnest matches pre-WWF and during his WWF run, in-depth on the WWE women's division including Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, and Bayley, thoughts on Shane McMahon's return, new developments in his relationship with Vince McMahon, thoughts on his run as a color commentator, what he's going to volunteer to do for Vince McMahon right after the show, 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 (3-10-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and special guest cohost John Piermarini, former member of the WWE Raw writing team during 2009 and 2010. They took calls for one hour featuring Piermarini's perspective on WrestleMania 27 hype and wide array of questions including developmental talent, Daniel Bryan firing, Undertaker catching on fire, Shelton Benjamin's potential return, Hornswoggle being booked, pitching ideas to Vince McMahon, whether WWE is softening the PG rating, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Piermarini answered VIP member questions from the VIP Forum and email including the Piggy James angle, whether a John Cena turn might be in the cards and ever was before and how he'd turn him, plus much 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 (3-10-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to talk AEW Dynamite with listener calls and emails. Discussion points included Revolution fallout surrounding the botched explosion finish to Jon Moxley vs. Kenny Omega, Darby Allin vs. Scorpio Sky for the TNT Championship, Christian's debut, his place in AEW and immediate future, Inner Circle and Chris Jericho turning babyface, inconsistencies with the angle concerning MJF and his new faction, what Chris Jericho brings to the company as a babyface, and much more. Enjoy!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 Mar. 2 and 3, 2011.On the Mar. 2, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss with live callers the top stories from Monday's Raw and Tuesday's NXT, why the Cena-Miz build-up has more issues than the promo content, referee for Cole-Lawler at WrestleMania (Austin?!), potential WrestleMania 27 announcers, where Brodus Clay could fit in on the main WWE roster, Johnny Curtis or Kaval on TV longer?, potential NXT 5 concepts (serious and not-so-serious), Dixie Carter as the face of TNA, McNeill's Weekly Live Events Center, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they discuss McNeill's TNA house show experience over the weekend and taken Listener Mail questions from the McNeill Zone in the VIP Forum.Then on the Mar. 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they take calls for an hour including Hilary Clinton's comments about pro wrestling, Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan's Twitter war, the history of dark matches in WWE and why they have them, TNA's TV format, Ezekiel Jackson's push, and more, plus in the VIP Aftershow a discussion on Greg attending the Raw TV event on Monday and his review of Chris Jericho's book.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:(00:00) Introductions(04:37) Don Callis Family wins the Trios Championship(09:41) Kevin Knight vs. MJF world title opener strong match(20:42) Hangman Page squash Marty Snow eleven seconds effective(22:27) David Finlay debuts with The Dogs(30:52) Bandito/Andrade backstage segment(33:16) Brawling Birds vs. Iinspiration squash one minute(35:30) Young Bucks/Stokely backstage building FTR match personal family aspect(36:02) Jon Moxley vs. Hechicero(43:03) Brody King attacks Swerve Strickland chain strangle(49:38) Tekla vs. Thunder Rosa(52:04) Ricochet/Jack Perry video package(53:18) Tommaso Ciampa Renee interview(54:46) Toni Storm camera time(56:14) Tony Schiavone commentary(01:04:47) Upcoming lineups(01:09:52) Mailbag and triviaSend your thoughts and questions to allelitecc@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

How that Cody Rhodes beat Drew McIntyre to regain the WWE Title, what does that mean for WrestleMania? Is this match locked in now or could others be added still? What else for Drew if he's not in the main event? Plus the highly-anticipated Rhea Ripley-Jade Cargill segment did not include exploitation or the on-line exchanges between them.PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interaction throughout. They discuss pretty much everything on the show including Danhausen, Charlotte, Ilja Dragunov, Johnny Gargano, and a section on star ratings and why they really don't work in the modern era and can be counter-productive in terms of creating incentives that don't actually help business.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 Mar. 1, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discussed Raw from the night before, Triple H speaking, Rock appearing from across the country, John Cena making more gay jokes, Chris Jericho congratulating himself in third person, Raw's rating, and more with live callers.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 #376 of the PWTorch including Ultimate Warrior officially coming back at WrestleMania, Razor gives his notice then gets suspended, Diesel may be on his way to WCW as well, full WrestleMania XII and WCW Uncensored cards, 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 (3-5-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Nick Barbati to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Daniel Bryan beats Jey Uso to earn Universal Title match, Murphy returns and loses to Cesaro, Apollo Crews calls out Big E, Reginald rejected by two woman and admired by another, and more, plus some AEW Mystery Star talk.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 (3-4-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest co-host Matt McCarthy from the “We Watch Wrestling” podcast. The professional stand-up comedian and two-time former WWE Creative Team member gives his thoughts on the various possibilities for AEW's “huge, huge” signing that will be revealed on Sunday at the PPV. They also talk about Bobby Lashley's WWE Title win and where he fits into WrestleMania now, what Matt would like to see Roman Reigns do differently, how Matt feels about the NXT attempts at comedy with Cameron Grimes and The Way-Dexter Lumis sagas, a preview of AEW Revolution, and more.Also, a bonus section featuring Cody Rhodes's media Q&A from yesterday including his reaction to the report of NXT moving to Tuesday nights, PWTorch columnist Rich Fann's question on developing new stars and why Cody called it a “romantic way of describing him,” the new AEW Elevation show, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

A rock solid episode of Dynamite start to finish which showed when you "believe in pro wrestling" structurally as a formula worth building around, minus the hot-shotting, star-chasing, crowd-pandering tendencies of the modern era, you end up with a really entertaining flow.From MJF vs. Kevin Night to the Trios Title match at the end, solid wrestling, solid character development, forwarding of storylines, good pacing (including two squash matches), and state of the art but not overdone in-ring action added up to a good show.PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Dan Kuester to discuss just about everything else from Dynamite with live chat interactions 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:Assessing the state of the WWE Title path to WrestleMania from Randy Orton winning the Chamber to Drew McIntyre vs. Orton this Friday to Cody Rhodes' role and what match (or matches) will involve the WWE Title going into WrestleMania?Is some of the "chaos" in the lead-up to WrestleMania being amplified by WWE to create footage for the next season of "WWE Unreal"?Does the Roman Reigns-C.M. Punk pseudo-shoot exchange come with a price as Reigns insults Punk's fans and Punk brings Reigns's deceased father into it?What's going on with Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill online and should management be stepping in sooner to quell it or at least finesse it into something productive without negative side effects for both wrestlers?Is Danhausen a good fit for WWE and did things go better on Raw than the PLE?AEW's early 2026 key storylines including Jon Moxley's character, Thekla vs. Thunder Rosa on Dynamite, the lack of sufficient introductions of Gabe Kidd and especially Clark Connors, and more.Become 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 (3-1-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Frank Peteani of the PWTorch VIP podcast “WWE Then and Now” and the PWTorch.com Raw and Smackdown primers to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discuss Bobby Lashley's win over The Miz to become WWE Champion, Braun-Shane weirdness, Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus, Charlotte vs. Shayna Baszler, Elias vs. Damien Priest for 15 minutes, and much more with live callers and emails.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 Feb. 25 and 28, 2011.On the Feb. 25, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussed with live callers Sting, Sting, and more Sting related to WWE and TNA, the previous night's Impact and breaking news analysis of Impact ratings, potential new opponents for Sting in TNA, WrestleMania 27 and 28, where Mistico could fit in WWE long-term and where he might be one year from now, Chris Jericho's recent comments that he believes Chris Benoit nearly tore down the wrestling business, and more.Then on the Feb. 28, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed Smackdown's ratings surge, the approach Rock and John Cena were taking in promos, whether Miz was a third wheel, which wrestlers deserved to be in the WWE Hall of Fame who might not get in for other reasons, might Diesel return to WWE TV, 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 Feb. 26, 2016 episode with PWTorch's Travis Bryant of the PWTorch East Coast Cast hosts the Friday wrap-up in place of Bruce Mitchell with co-host Cameron Hawkins from the East Coast Cast with live calls and emails covering the week in wrestling.Then the Feb. 29, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw Post-Game Show with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. Then, live callers discussing Monday's Raw featuring the return of The Undertaker.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White and Paul Weigle to discuss whether C.M. Punk went too far at the end of their promo and whether the "real heat" vibe they're going for will be more helpful than counterproductive. Also, is the Jade Cargill-Rhea Ripley social media war legit? (Wade answers.) Also, is Austin Theory getting better lately, is Danhaussen back on track after his over-the-top debut on Saturday, did A.J. Lee react to Becky Lynch in effectively, did Penta's IC Title win feel it was more about The Judgment Day, and 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 (3-1-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions looking at last night's Raw, the addition of WWE Roadblock to the schedule, Undertaker's promo with Vince McMahon, Stephanie's follow-up to Shane, Y2AJ, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed Dean Ambrose, ROH's PPV and roster depth, Lucha Underground's new distribution deal, TNA Impact and the EC3-Matt Hardy feud, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Interview Classic podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (2-25-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed Jim Ross back to the show for well over two hours of in-depth discussion on Shane McMahon's return and the McMahon family dynamic, Steve Austin's potential role at WM32, the WM32 line-up in general, the conundrum with Roman Reigns and whether he should turn heel, Jim Ross's latest projects coming up with New Japan and CBS Sports boxing events, and much more including live callers and email topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (3-3-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joshua Chambers to discuss AEW Dynamite. They discuss Shaq & Jade Gargill vs. Cody & Red Velvet and whether they exceeded low expectations and whether it ultimately served any purpose, the former “Big Show” Paul Wight appearance and speculation on what big signing he's going to announce on Sunday, the final hype for Revolution and a key piece that was missing, the best night for The Young Bucks as characters to date, Sting being utilized well, the women's tournament finals, Shawn Spears return, ideas for the Four Horsemen in AEW, 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 Feb. 23 and 24, 2011.On the Feb. 23, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Pat McNeill, they take a record number of calls most of the hour on the current events this week including WrestleMania, The Rock, Triple H-Undertaker, TNA's big surprise, WWE Hall of Fame, Seth Rollins call-up timeline, and more.In the VIP Aftershow, besides the McNeill Event Center update, they answer email and VIP Forum questions on other topics including whether the McMahons will ever be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame.Then on the Feb. 24, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers Mistico's breaking news signing with WWE right at the top of the show, then take numerous calls on Sting and his role in TNA, how it compares to being a one-off attraction in WWE vs. just another returning legend with the law of diminishing returns in TNA, TNA's Super Surprise Shocker on Impact, WrestleMania 27 with Triple H vs. Undertaker, what should be the WrestleMania main event?, Sheamus at WM, Awesome Kong, Who will be in the Hall of Fame first - Warrior or Jake Roberts, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the high level of interest in Sting, more on TNA's current product, Chris Jericho's future and how/when to reintroduce him, the overall state of WWE's product and concerns that Taker, Hunter, and Rock can't cover, plus 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(02:04) Swerve Strickland promo(15:22) MJF-Hangman stipulation(20:54) MJF quick title loss speculation(26:02) Future booking scenarios Osprey wildcard(27:26) Penelope Ford injury moonsault accident(37:33) Jon Moxley vs. El Clone opening match(39:18) Moxley longer-term Death Riders plan(40:30) Gabe Kidd vs. Orange Cassidy(42:40) Thunder Rosa title shot(44:38) Kevin Knight squashes Mansoor(47:56) Trios division underutilized(49:52) Ten-man tag anarchy arena chaos spectacular(55:49) Okada-Fletcher-Takeshita angle progression(57:58) Brody King vs. Mark Davis(59:47) Andrade New Beginning USA IWGP Global(01:00:56) Upcoming AEW lineups(01:04:37) Bobby Lashley return news(01:05:42) Zach's Email and TriviaSend your thoughts and questions to allelitecc@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Jey Uso written out of Elimination Chamber. Logan Paul written in after qualifying match. Where is all of this leading? There are so many options WWE could go with regarding Drew McIntyre's WWE Title defense at WrestleMania.PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interaction throughout. They discuss a wide array of possibilities for Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania coming out of Elimination Chamber. They also discuss the women's scene with thoughts on Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, Iyo Sky, Rhea Ripley, and more. Plus Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, Kit Wilson, The Mix, Oba Femi, Sami Zayn (a ton on where he might be headed!) and even more topics.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 Feb. 21 and 22, 2011.On the Feb. 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed with live callers John Cena's potential response to The Rock on Monday's Raw, a full preview of Raw, Rock's role in WrestleMania build-up, vintage Rock interview for VIP members and historical perspective on Rock's career, a potential Michael Cole-Jerry Lawler WrestleMania match, how Christian could fit in the Edge-Del Rio WrestleMania build-up, concussion and steroid issues, wrestler health discussed in-depth, and more.Then on the Feb. 22, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell took ten live phone calls for most of the live hour on a variety of subjects including primarily a reaction to big angles on the previous night's Raw and looked ahead to WrestleMania. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they compared that year's WrestleMania to the previous year's line-up, plus frustration with TNA repeating the same mistakes and getting the same lousy results.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 #375 of the PWTorch including In Your House with Bret defending against Diesel in a cage, Diesel getting pulled into Hell by Undertaker, and more. They also discuss Pillman's ECW appearance, Steve Austin called "stone cold," 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 (2-26-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Brandon LeClair and Javier Machado to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the fallout from Elimination Chamber, Daniel Bryan shaming Roman Reigns for how he defended his title last Sunday night, Bryan vs. Jey Uso with a Universal Title match on the line, Bianca Belair announces her WrestleMania opponent, Seth Rollins makes a pitch to Cesaro, Otis & Chad Gable get another win over the Mysterios, 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 (2-25-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discussed the following topics:The signing of Paul Wight by AEW, whether it's a worthwhile signing, how it could go right or go wrong, and more aspects of the story.A full review of AEW Dynamite including revisiting the Matt Hardy-Hangman Page angle last week in light of Hardy posting a video rebuttal of Wade's criticism last week.A full review of NXT on USA including the Adam Cole-Roderick Strong angle.A review of UFC including the big upset victory for Derrick Lewis last weekend and then a preview of this weekend's show.A review of a busy week of New Japan events and a look ahead.A review of Smackdown including the latest with Roman Reigns and Edge.A review of Raw including the first week of Miz as champion and the continued push of Bobby Lashley.Impressions from Sasha Banks's interview with Steve Austin on WWE Network.A review of Blood Sport with Jon Moxley.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media and Sports Illustrated. They cover these topics:The Bronson Reed injury and how it shakes out for Logan Paul and Austin Theory as a resultThe MJF-"Hangan" Adam Page "stipulation" angle being overly complex and poorly explainedMailbag Topic: Blake Monroe/Mariah May overrated?Mailbag Topic: Is Johnny Gargano's gimmick basically he is distraught he's not in AEW?Becky Lynch-A.J. Lee story and what's just off about itPaul Levesque's booking of women based around interplay with a partner rather than singular focused goals and how it's left him without WrestleMania worthy matchesThe murky lay of the land for WrestleManiaThe Brock Lesnar open challenge and options for himDrew McIntyre's options for his title defense at WrestleMania, PWTorch poll response to that topic, and options for various wrestlers in the mixSwerve Strickland's heel turn in AEWBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 16 and 17, 2011.On the Feb. 16, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss a variety of topics including The Rock and what might happen from here, Vince McMahon, the Mystery G.M., Undertaker video, and A.J. Styles, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the McNeill Mailbag includes a question on bad ring outfits.Then on the Feb. 17, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell took live phone calls for 60 minutes discussing The Rock's role at WrestleMania 27, whether Rock will wrestle down the road, how Rock could play a role in the potential Cena-Miz WWE Title match at WrestleMania 27, Rock's promo broken down related to Cena, two different scenarios to book Miz-Jerry Lawler at Elimination Chamber, 2011 Hall of Fame, the digital age affecting the pro wrestling business and future PPV business, why WWE made roster cuts in 2010, Tough Enough's mainstream appeal and why Miss USA was announced as the first contestant, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.