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PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist and podcaster. They cover these topics:Lay of the land in the Queen of the Ring and King of the Ring tournaments including the return of AsukaGoldberg's return and being gifted a title shot against Gunther including how WWE could have made that more palatable and credibleDoes it seem C.M. Punk is flustered lately - including his interactions with John Cena on TV - with the social media backlash against him going to Saudi Arabia and are his critics relishing calling him a hypocrite?The latest with R-Truth and Ron KillingsA look at the state of TNA as Rich is heading to TNA tapings this weekendThoughts on streaming overtaking broadcast and cable as the main way people consume programming nowThe latest with WBD and the changes in the corporate structureTidbits and thoughts on recent podcast highlights with Cody Rhodes, Undertaker, and the BellasThe new AEW Unified Title and where it could all be headedA review of the Becky Lynch-Bayley exchange on Raw this weekPaul Levesque steps on rakes again when it comes to making political appearances and commentsClosing thoughts on the battle of the Mall of America compared to Canada's mega-man in EdmontonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-15-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Tom Stoup from “PWT Talks NXT” to talk about WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discuss the Randy Orton-Christian angle with Ric Flair, Drew McIntyre putting his WWE Title reign in the hands of R-Truth, the future of Sasha Banks & Bayley's tag team title reign, Seth Rollins-Dominic speculation, Kevin Owens in a post-Paul Heyman era Raw, Nia Jax challenging Asuka, Apollo Crews, MVP, Street Profits-Viking Raiders-Ninjas (with an epic sidebar on ninjas), and even some grammar pet peeves at the very end. All of that with live callers and emails.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 (6-12-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by columnist Todd Martin and by ex-WWE Creative Team member Andrew Goldstein to remember Dusty Rhodes. Goldstein discussed his time working with Dusty behind the scenes in WWE. Phone calls and emails were mixed in throughout with Dusty-related topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back five years to the June 14, 2020 episode of "Wresting Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down the WWE Backlash PPV from all angles with callers and emailers. Subjects include the aesthetics of Edge vs. Randy Orton which was billed as "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever," thoughts on cinematic wrestling in the COVID-era, what was next for Drew McIntyre, titles on the pre-show matches, 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 Tej Narayanan to discuss WWE Raw on Netflix. They start with a discussion on the segment with Becky Lynch and Bayley, then delve into the King and Queen tournament semif-finals being set with analysis and predictions on possible scenarios for the finals. They also talk Liv Morgan injury, Karrion Kross's delightful mind games with Sami Zayn, and more with live chat, email, and caller 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 (6-16-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Battleground developments including return of Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Raw ratings, and much more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Reigns-Bray angle and feud, idea for WWE women's tournament, Sheamus's renewed push, could Michael Elgin breakout in G1, Seth's great acting, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back ten years (6-17-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing former WWE Diva Melina live with John Morrison (Johnny Mundo) in the background, plus ROH announcer Kevin Kelly in the second-half of the show. Also, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, 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 (6-10-2020), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg discussing the crowded main event scene, challengers for every title, Fantasma's heel turn and new name, 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 (6-11-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed “The Patriot” Del Wilkes featuring memories of watching Dusty Rhodes who died earlier that day. Also, stories from Wiles's days in the AWA, Global, WCW, All Japan, and the WWF with live callers and email topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:Swerve vs. Ospreay IISetup for Swerve & Ospreay vs. The Young BucksAll In Ticket updateOmega-Okada sign the contractOkada aligns himself with Don CallisMJF using USA for heat against MisticoPacing of Hangman-MoxleyOther notes from DynamiteOther notes from CollisionUpcoming lineupsMailbag and triviaSend questions, comments, and feedback to allelitecc@gmail.comBecome 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 (6-10-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Zack Heydorn with live callers and emails to talk AEW Dynamite right after the show ended. Topics included Cody Rhodes's TNT Title reign, the FTR-Young Bucks exchange, the Jon Moxley-Taz exchange, Colt Cabana-Dark Order, Chris Jericho on commentary, the Orange Cassidy orange angle, who would you pick between Adam Cole and Adam Page, should FTR have a manager, should Marq Quen have closed with the spotlight on him instead of the big angle at the end after his match with Cody, 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 June 10 and 11, 2010.On the June 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Greg Parks. They discussed the pending Top 50 WWE Wrestlers DVD and discuss and debate who should make the list. They take live calls on the Top 50 List including Chris Benoit's merits, along with a variety of other topics. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Greg and Wade discuss whether there will ever be another Undertaker, whether Mick Foley gets enough blame for the negatives of his legacy as a wrestler, whether Shawn Michaels could be the storyline Undertaker perpetrator, and more.Then on the June 11, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers on the previous night's TNA Impact, poor PPV hype for RVD vs. Sting and good hype for the rest of the PPV, Dixie Carter's messages promising big changes in TNA, the NXT Invasion angle, predictions on where the angle will be going, should a "mastermind" be included, Season 2 NXT standouts, Undertaker DVD back-story on "body bag" match, WWE's weak domestic PPV numbers, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, more talk about the Top 50 WWE Stars, how WWE might vote the Top 10, Ric Flair-Greg Price feud over Legends Fanfest, Promolast Convention business, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Adams who talk C.M. Punk's letdown of a promo opposite John Cena, Jacob Fatu's underwhelming first promo after breakup with Solo Sikoa, Ron Killings follow-up, a night with a sloppy in-ring product in several matches, the lay of the land with King and Queen of the Ring, a lot on Punk's seeming moral compromise if he goes to Saudi Arabia, and more with live chat and caller interaction 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 June 12, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where Wade Keller and PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell discussed the big Raw-NXT angle, reacted to the previous night's season two debut of NXT, reminisced about the WCW Robocop angle 20 years ago, and fielded live calls on a wide range of subjects.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the guest host concept on Raw, Rampage Jackson as a possible WWE wrestler, Vince McMahon's limo driver James Dudley's qualification for the Hall of Fame, the Flair-Hogan feud and why it never headlines WrestleMania, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #337 of the PWTorch including the latest on ECW's growth as well as a potential rift between Tod Gordon and Paul Heyman, Wade speaks with Heyman in the Torch Talk, WCW Great American Bash set to return, WWF King of the Ring card shaping up, 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 (6-12-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Mike Chiari from Ring Rust Radio and Bleacher Report to discuss WWE Smackdown including Jeff Hardy producing a urine sample live in the ring and then throws it on Sheamus, A.J. Styles faces Daniel Bryan in a classic 40 minute IC Title tournament finals, Bayley and Sasha Banks celebrate their tag title win, Braun Strowman & Heavy Machinery vs. Miz & Morrison & Dolph Ziggler, New Day vs. Shinsuke Nakanura & Cesaro, 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 (6-9-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They evaluate WWE Backlash hype, make predictions, and look at what might be next for key wrestlers, then discuss FTR in AEW, Triple H compared to Khan and Cody on Q&As with the media, Dynamite, MLW on DAZN, the Impact Slammiversary loaded main event, YouTube views for secondary tier of wrestling companies, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Griffin to discuss the June 11 edition of AEW Dynamite including the Kenny Omega-Kazuchika Okada contract signing and post-match angle with Don Callis. PWTorch contributor Eric Krol joined the show to react to that segment, also. Plus, was the Swerve Strickland-Will Ospreay 30 minute draw a mistake, thoughts on women's division in AEW, MJF-Mistico hype, and more with live chat, live caller, and mailbag interactions.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 Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media and Sports Illustrated. They cover these topics:A thorough look at the participants in the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments, the different paths that the tournament could take, how few seem actually realistic given the realities of deciding Summerslam main event. Who are actual realistic candidates to win or even advance? Why is it safe to eliminate quite a few wrestlers, even bigger names?Thoughts on Monday night's John Cena-C.M. Punk exchange and the undercurrents of putting Punk in position to look like a hypocrite regarding Saudi Arabia even though that's not part of storyline cannon in WWE otherwise.The developments with R-Truth over the last week including him dropping the R-Truth personal and going back to Ron KillingsThoughts on the Jey Uso-Gunther title change and what it means for both Jey and Gunther from hereAnalysis of the state of the Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada dream match for AEW going into the contract signing tomorrow nightAdditional thoughts on Dynamite and Collision this weekBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-8-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Frank Peteani to talk about WWE Monday Night Raw. They discuss Asuka vs. Charlotte, Christian interviewing Edge, the Decathlon competition between the Street Profits and Viking Raiders, the latest Drew McIntyre-Bobby Lashley hype, and more with live callers and mailbag.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 June 7 and 8, 2010.On the June 7, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Pat McNeill features live phone calls and discussion previewing that night's three-hour WWE Raw, the latest wrestling news, TNA Impact, whether Goldberg is a WWE Hall of Fame headliner, territory era memories, and more.Then on the June 8, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net. They talked in depth about the NXT invasion angle on Raw the previous night, including why everyone is excited but the burden and high expectations falling on the writing team in WWE to follow-up well. Plus a variety of questions on Jim Cornette, Vince McMahon's limo driver in the Hall of Fame, Rampage Jackson, and more, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Powell discuss more aspects of Raw besides the NXT angle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle in his co-hosting debut to discuss WWE Raw on Netflix. They start with a reaction to the Gunther win over Jey Uso to regain the World Title. They also talk about whether C.M. Punk is a hypocrite or being trolled by getting his John Cena title match in Saudi Arabia. Also, R-Truth becoming Ron Killings, New Day, the return of Bayley, King and Queen tournament developments and speculation, and more with live callers, mailbag, and chat interaction throughout. Plus, an on-site correspondent who attended in Phoenix.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 (6-9-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss with live callers Money in the Bank hype with a focus on what just isn't clicking with some key wrestlers on the show, plus NXT Title on Raw, how Brock Lesnar might factor in, and more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Steve Austin-Brock Lesnar, Dolph Ziggler's sense of humor, WWE Network free again in June, does the Pop-Up Powerbomb look too fake, Samoa Joe-Tyson Kidd, Dean Ambrose's zany thief character, TNA Impact's future, and more mostly from VIP member emails sent in to the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #336 of the PWTorch including Slamboree ‘95, WCW HOF, Razor wins then loses IC title, Alex explains why he dislikes Cody, 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 (6-3-2020), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg covering Drake Maverick vs. El Hijo del Fantasma main event, a large “sports entertainment” feel on the TakeOver go-home show, 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 (6-4-2015), in recognition of "Jerry Lawler Day," PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell interviewed Randy Hales, a longtime Memphis Wrestling employee who wore many hats and worked closely with Lawler over several decades. He shared backstage stories from matches and interviews on the new Lawler DVD, plus live callers and email topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to discuss in-depth the WWE Money in the Bank PLE event. They discussed the Money in the Bank matches, Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso vs. Logan Paul & John Cena, the Jacob Fatu-Solo Sikoa angle, Lyra Valyria-Becky Lynch, R-Truth, Dominik vs. Octagon Jr., Paul Levesque's comments about R-Truth, 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 (6-3-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's Jake Barnett with live callers and emails to talk AEW Dynamite right after the show ended. Topics include the FTR's first sitdown interview with Tony Schiavone, Cody vs. Jungle Boy, Britt Baker's rehab video, Matt Hardy, Private Party, Lance Archer and Jake Roberts, 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 June 3 and 4, 2010.On the June 3, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Brian Hoops of the PWTorch VIP Nostalgia Podcast taking calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including candidates for the WWE Hall of Fame in Atlanta next year (Goldberg's merits, Sting's merits, Bobby Eaton's merits, and more), Sensational Sherri's atomic drops, NXT season one and two, and more, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss wrestlers on game shows, more on NXT, and Jim Ross's decision.Then on the June 4, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell discussed TNA Impact including the Kaz-Flair-Styles angle, Kurt Angle-Flair, WWE's choice of wrestler names, the toughest tag teams ever, an idea for a "house show title" in TNA, how fans perceive house shows, whether Vince McMahon was wrong to keep Jim Ross off TV, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:Kenny Omega vs. Okada V officially announcedOspreay vs. Swerve rematch happening next week at Summer BlockbusterHurt Syndicate and MJF picking a fight with MisticoFTR clickingToni and Mercedes feudMoxley vs. Briscoe reviewThekla debutTay Melo's returnKomander shining againKenny Omega 4-man matchAdam Cole on the reboundMax Caster and Anthony BowensRatingsUpcoming lineupsMailbag and triviaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist and VIP analyst Rich Fann to analyze WWE Smackdown including the final hype for Money in the Bank with a show-closing angle with Logan Paul & John Cena standing tall over Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso. They discuss whether Cody was derailed from even great success by the Cena heel turn story. Also, conversation about the new Heyman/Seth faction pros and cons so far, The Wyatt Sicks, Solo Sikoa oddly insulting Jacob Fatu live right in front of a camera and microphone, and much more with live caller, email, and chat interaction 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 June 1 and 2, 2010.On the June 1, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss with live callers and emailers WWE Raw from the night before, the WWE Hall of Fame, Bret Hart as G.M., Undertaker's injury, The Rock, Sting's half-assed career, and more.Then on the June 2, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill includes a discussion with live callers on the previous night's WWE NXT, the future of the Season One NXT Rookies, who might be moved to Raw and Smackdown, who benefits from WWE's roster depth issues, the ridiculous names given to some of the Season Two NXT Rookies, why WWE would saddle them with the names, and more discussion of NXT. Plus, discussion on Matt Morgan's improved promo style, the TNA Slammiversary PPV line-up, Ring of Honor's current position, would Vince Russo ever go back to WWE, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed more in-depth NXT, the TNA PPV line-up, looking ahead to the Victory Road PPV in July, Dragon Gate USA, Mickie James, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (6-5-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Tyler Sage to discuss WWE Smackdown including Jeff Hardy explains his memory of last week, Daniel Bryan and A.J. Styles debate handouts, Women's Tag Title tag title change, Miz & Morrison prank Braun with green slime and smash his 1983 Buick windshield, Lacey Evans vs. Sonya Deville, and more including some bonus Sting conversation.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 (6-2-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist and PWTorch Dailycast host Greg Parks. They looked in-depth at the Big Four male champions in AEW, NXT, Raw, and SD, specifically the future of the reigns of Jon Moxley, Adam Cole, Braun Strowman, and Drew McIntyre. Who will be their challengers, how long should their reigns last, pros and cons of different possible wrestlers to end their reigns.Then the Mailbag on whether Tony Khan is money mark or superfan, Undertaker doc and whether its narrative feels at all authentic, the controversial Jeff Hardy angle, social distancing on TV in AEW compared to WWE, if AEW is outdrawing NXT why should AEW clamp down on comedy ratio of its programs, is Bayley vs. Sasha Banks heading toward a major PPV showdown and is Bayley one of the wrestlers who has grown the most in the pandemic crowd-free era the most, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell to discuss the June 4 edition of AEW Dynamite including Kenny Omega vs. Okada becoming official for All In, the Will Ospreay-Swerve Strickland dynamic, the latest with Hurt Syndicate, the Fyter Fest four hour double-header format, AEW's incorporation of Luchadors, and much more with live caller, email, and chat interaction throughout, plus PWTorch's Chris Griffin joined early as an on-site correspondent with details from 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 Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics:Is AEW's Fyter Fest line-up strong enough for a four hour block tomorrow night?Full WWE Money in the Bank preview and some thoughts on Worlds CollideWho will be a bigger star in two years among Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, Roxanne Perez, and Lyra Valkyria? And why? Is there more to be done to build on Vaquer's early popularity with fans to move her to the next level?R-Truth and how bungled his WWE status change was by everyone from WWE to Truth to the fans and fellow wrestlersIs WWE flirting with losing a lot of the goodwill they've built up?Gabe Kidd's AEW introductionOther topics from the Mailbag on WWE and AEW including Ricochet, Adam Cole, WWE's live experience for the prices they're charging, moreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-1-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast podcast to talk about that night's WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discussed the Rey Mysterio retirement storyline with Seth Rollins, Angel Garza's flirting with Charly Caruso, Charlotte vs. Asuka, the Bobby Lashley-MVP-Lana dynamic and where it could be headed, Apollo Crews defending against Kevin Owens, 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 May 25 and 26, 2010.On the May 28, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers about Ric Flair's comments in the news this week, Triple H's potential return, John Cena as a long-term WWE champ, Michael Cole as heel manager, the previous night's TNA Impact, strengths of Impact, improvements needed on Impact, Matt Morgan's promo on Kurt Angle, scoops on the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, WFX, Beverly Brothers, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Jim Ross's future, Eric Bischoff's Facebook posts, why WWE wasn't drawing attention to a UFC PPV headliner on Raw, will UFC 114 outdraw WrestleMania, and more.Then on the May 31, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks featured a discussion of that night's Raw, WWE's roster depth issues, Smackdown's latest storyline developments, the direction of the C.M. Punk vs. Rey Mysterio feud, Randy Orton's health, Undertaker's injury, John Morrison fitting it on Raw, Sting's heel turn, Hulk Hogan's first attempt to join TNA, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Maitland to discuss WWE Raw on Netflix. They discussed the fields for the men's and women's Money in the Bank matches being finalized. Is the field in each match deep enough? Also, C.M. Punk, Rhea Ripley, Judgment Day, Sami Zayn, and more, plus a lot of R-Truth talk including why the outrage is blown out of proportion but poor p.r. managements led to the outrage.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 (6-2-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Elimination Chamber fallout on WWE Raw, ratings predictions for ROH the next night, Samoa Joe, Steve Austin and Paul Heyman's podcast with live callers, among other topics.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Samoa Joe upgrading his WWE contract to a full time main roster deal, Karen Jarrett takes a dig on Twitter at a certain lady based in Nashville, Steve Austin-Brock Lesnar, Nikki's Divas Title reign, TNA's future if they lose the Destination America timeslot, 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 (5-31-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast post-show after WWE Elimination Chamber with PWTorch's James Caldwell & Greg Parks. They discuss Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE Title, a WWE IC Title match in the Chamber with Ryback, Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler, Mark Henry, Wade Barrett, and R-Truth, Kevin Owens vs. John Cena, a tag team Chamber match, Cody Rhodes in the pre-show match as Stardust against Zack Ryder, 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 (5-27-2020), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg discussing the Timothy Thatcher-Matt Riddle cage fight, Drake Maverick's Cinderella run, the Women's Division getting a lot of minutes, 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 (5-28-2015), we present back to back interviews.First, PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed ROH COO Joe Koff who discussed how the ROH Destination America deal come about, was ROH interested in providing original programming for DestAm, how did TNA factor in, what is ROH all about, would ROH expand further West more often, and much more including live callers.Then, in the second part of the show, Wade was joined by Matt McCarthy, an ex-WWE Creative Team member who talked about coping with wrestler injuries during his time in WWE, Kevin Owens's rise, Samoa Joe's future, PWG's rising stars, ROH-TNA situation, 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 issue #335 of the PWTorch including the very first In Your House, WWF gives away a house, WCW and Steve Austin come to a compromise, WWF runs its final Boston Garden Show, 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 (5-27-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Joel Dehnel with live callers and emails to talk AEW Dynamite right after the show ended. Topics include Cody's promo and setting the parameters for the TNT Title, the big Mike Tyson-Chris Jericho brawl, is AEW getting too comedic too often among top tier stars and factions, the continued loosening of social spacing and masks and expanding audience size in the stands as testing becomes more readily available, the Young Bucks/Matt Hardy character changing skit, the loose structure of how AEW determines title challengers and the detachment from the rankings more as time goes on, Jim Ross's commentary when it came to Sonny Kiss, Penelope Ford-Kip Sabian, and Christi Jaynes, Brian Cage's upside with Tazz, the polish of NXT's mid-carders compared to AEW's, and much 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 (5-21-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They covered these topics:AEW Dynamite review and analysis of the angle with Mike Tyson, with Todd's reasons for not liking how it played out, Cody's promo and what might be worth reading into, the Young Bucks & Matt Hardy team, and moreA walk through key segments of the latest episodes of WWE Smackdown (including the IC Title tournament and Bayley beating Charlotte) and Monday Night Raw (including MVP Lounge with Drew McIntyre, Apollo Crews U.S. Title win, Charlotte vs. Nia Jax vs. Natalya, what MVP has added to Raw so far, more)Analysis of NXT on USA (including thoughts on Matt Riddle heading to the main roster, the upside of Timothy Thatcher, the finish of the Eli Drake vs. Jake Atlas vs. Kushida match, Takeover developments, more).A preview of UFC's Fight Night this coming weekendPart of his review of the new Ken Shamrock bookBecome 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:Top matches set for All InHangman's win and promoWhat's next for Ospreay and SwerveMercedes' win and promoThekla's debutThoughts on Anarchy in the Arena and follow-up 6-person on DynamiteRicochet building a new group?Fletcher going solo or going for the tag titlesDouble or Nothing injuriesUpcoming showsMailbag and TriviaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to analyze WWE Smackdown including Cody Rhodes speaking about how he's been dealing with losing to John Cena. He also brought up The Final Boss and then interacted with John Cena and Logan Paul. They talked with live callers and an on-site correspondent who attended in person. They discussed most of the other segments and matches on the show including the latest Money in the Bank developments, with chat interaction 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 May 25 and 26, 2010.On the May 25, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell talk with callers about the previous night's WWE Raw, breaking news analysis of the Raw TV ratings, Bret Hart in a short-term Raw GM role?, Batista's strong performance on Raw, Jon Lovitz and the Raw guest-hosting concept needing to go, WWE needing to build new stars but probably going back to Vince McMahon's character, news on Carlito needing rehab, suggestions for radical changes to TNA PPVs, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Mitchell discuss NXT tonight, the next phase of the Daniel Bryan vs. Michael Cole feud, whether NXT will continue past this season, TNA's financial and roster situation discussed in-depth, whether house shows can help boost TNA financially, when changes might be coming, and more.Then on the May 26, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill includes discussion with live callers about the previous night's WWE NXT show, the future of NXT, the future of the Tuesday night timeslot after next week's finale, TNA giving away another PPV-caliber match on free TV this week, WWE & TNA PPV concepts/gimmicks, Jack Swagger as long-term champion, Bret Hart as long-term Raw GM, Hulk Hogan's lawsuit, a general overview of ROH TV, Sid Vicious to WWE or TNA, WWE booking title changes TNA style, TNA creating a Championship Ranking like ROH's Pick Six, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss more the TNA Rankings, Evolve trying to make wins & losses count, Caldwell's fantasy booking on creating a schedule and "season" to differentiate the product, Chris Jericho's quotes on TNA, Jim Ross's future, Eric Bischoff's Tweet last night, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (5-21-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller with Tony Schiavone from the AEW announce team. The following are the topics Wade and Tony cover in (rough) chronological order:Which match should go on last on Saturday night at Double or Nothing – the AEW World Title match or the TNT Championship match.A look at the history of when World Title matches have and haven't gone on last as a rule.The role of a secondary title in a promotion, and some of the best examples of secondary titles and standout rivalries.Should the TNT Title in essence become a TV Title?Some thoughts on the Arn Anderson-Jake Roberts segment last night.The pros and cons of scripted promos and overly-produced announcing.A funny Young Bucks story about his first interview with them.What MJF is like behind the scenes compared to on-air.Crazy stories about Tony Khan (really!).How he has adjusted his announcing without fans in attendance.How much he knows about what's going to happen on Dynamite when he's announcing live.What it's like working for Tony Khan and AEW in generalAfter that, the full Cody media conference call from earlier this afternoon covering a range of AEW Double or Nothing topics, changes AEW has made in the PPV card and in general because of the coronavirus situation, the way the TNT Title and AEW World Title will relate to the contendership rankings, MJF's future, whether they'll exclusively run empty-venue Dynamite shows at Daily's Place or venture out, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.