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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.

PWTorch's Brian Zilem and Darrin Lilly discuss AEW Dynamite and the fallout from Double or Nothing. The babyface promise from Hangman Page; the skepticism from Swerve Strickland. Deathriders get back on track with a win. Harley Cameron and Anna Jay are busted and bruised against Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford. Thekla debuts. Mercedes Mone and Toni Storm meet for the first time to close the show.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 and podcaster. They cover these topics:Why too much wrestling on one weekend can be a good thing rather than exhausting.AEW Double or Nothing falloutReview of key happenings at a newsworthy Saturday Night's Main Event.The new Paul Heyman faction expandingWhy The Judgment Day is the best story to follow in pro wrestling todayMoney in the Bank outlook at this pointWWE's lack of formal acknowledgment of Jim Ross's cancer diagnosisReaction to the "Dark Side of the Ring" on DaffneyMailbag on "Speedball" Mike Bayley, Kazuchikia Okada and Money in the Bank early favoritesBecome 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 (5-25-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Rich Fann to talk about WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers throughout. They discuss WWE following in AEW's footsteps by having wrestlers in the audience, Apollo Crew's push, Charlotte everywhere, if Kevin Owens was being utilized well, the latest with the Street Profits and Viking Raiders, what's going on with Natalya, where the Rey Mysterio retirement speech could be headed, the Bobby Lashley-MVP alliance and feud with Drew McIntyre, and much more with live callers.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 20 and 21, 2010.On the May 20, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller had a live discussion with callers on main topics of the NXT angle with Michael Cole and Daniel Bryan, WWE insulting the audience with the angle, Vince McMahon looking for a reaction, why the angle doesn't work, plus a proposal on TNA cutting back their PPVs from 12 to 4 per year, what it would accomplish, TNA being forced to change booking, plus expected TNA roster cuts, why it might not accomplish anything, who should be cut hypothetically, and much more.Then on the May 21, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks includes a discussion with live callers on TNA Impact, the oddball Top 10 Rankings, X Division booking, the messy Abyss- Desmond Wolfe-Chelsea storyline, Sting's muddy character, Bret Hart as Raw GM?, what to do with U.S. Title, breaking news analysis of Carlito's release, does WWE want Mickie James back?, MVP getting a push on Smackdown, a third party to push WWE and/or TNA, what Jim Ross would do in TNA, Shelton Benjamin a centerpiece star in TNA, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they break down the Over the Limit PPV line-up match by match and talk more about Carlito's release.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 Javier Machado to discuss WWE Raw on Netflix. They discussed Bronson Reed added to the new Paul Heyman faction, MITB developments, Dom's big upside, Lyra Valkyria-Becky Lynch, Jey Uso's journey and if he has momentum or is length of Gunther feud stalling it, and much more with live callers, emails, and live chat interaction.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-26-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss WWE Elimination Chamber, Booker T's color commentary, NXT Takeover, Dean Ambrose push, Austin at WM32, Lana-Rusev-Dolph Ziggler, Cena, Ambrose, WWE-NXT dynamic, more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed how TNA has mishandled Destination America publicity, PPV vs. Network evolution, why doesn't WWE end up with more black stars, Shelton Benjamin's shortcomings, will Dean Ambrose or Roman Reigns turn, should U.S. Title move to NXT, the TNA-Eric Bischoff/Jason Harvey lawsuit, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch contributor Frank Peteani to discuss in-depth the AEW Double or Nothing PPV event. They discussed the Will Ospreay vs. "Hangman" Adam Page main event, Mercedes Mone vs. Jamie Hayter, Kazuchika Okada vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Anarchy in the Arena, 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 (5-20-2020), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg discussing a show heavy on build for "Takeover: In Your House," Rhea Ripley vs. Iyo Shirai, the Cruiserweight tournament, 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 (5-21-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Jim Ross with his reaction to Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens appearing on NXT and Raw this week, WWE's brand split history and future prospects, TNA-DestAmerica, his schedule these days, Jerry Lawler documentary, the Divas Division, and more with live callers and email questions.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 (5-20-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Tyler Sage. They discussed the final Double or Nothing PPV hype, the returns of "Hangman" Page and the Young Bucks, the Arn Anderson-Jake Roberts summit, Mike Tyson hype, Sammy Guevara vs. Matt Hardy headlining, a women's tag match with the champion pinning the challenger, Jon Moxley and Brodie Lee talk about their title match, Shawn Spears challenges Dustin Rhodes, Darby Allin vignette, and much more with live caller and emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our AEW Double or Nothing PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol. They begin with thoughts on the "Hangman" Page-Will Ospreay dynamic and predictions, and then march through the rest of the line-up ending with Anarchy in the Arena.After that, we present the Tony Khan media Q&A from Thursday discussing Double or Nothing and other AEW 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:Ticket sales for Double or NothingMegan Bayne & Penelope Ford vs. Anna Jay & Harley CameronStretcher Match: Mark Briscoe vs. RicochetAEW Continental Title Match: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Mike BaileyThe Don Callis Family (Josh Alexander, Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher) (w/Don Callis) vs. Paragon (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly & Roderick Strong)FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) vs. Daniel Garcia and Nigel McGuinessAEW World Tag Team Title Match: The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) (c) vs. The Sons of Texas (Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara)AEW Women's World Title Match: Toni Storm (w/Luther) (c) vs. Mina ShirakawaAnarchy in the Arena: The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, & Marina Shafir) & The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) vs. Swerve Strickland, Samoa Joe, Kenny Omega, Powerhouse Hobbs, Katsuyori Shibata, & Willow NightingaleOwen Hart Foundation 2025 Women's Tournament Final Match: Mercedes Mone vs. Jamie HayterOwen Hart Foundation 2025 Men's Tournament Final Match: Will Ospreay vs. “Hangman” Adam PageAnnounced matches for upcoming AEW showsMailbag and trivia from ZachBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Kurt Cadet to analyze WWE Smackdown including the return of the Wyatt Sicks who interrupted a main event tag team title match in progress, marking yet again another non-finish to a WWE TV main event. Also, analysis of just about every segment on the show including the Tiffany Stratton-Charlotte-Alexa Bliss dynamic, Money in the Bank qualifiers, Saturday Night's Main Event hype, 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 18 and 19, 2010.On the May 18, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost Jason Powell of prowrestling.net take live calls for an hour with a focus on last night's Raw, Bret Hart's U.S. Title win, and the final hype for Over the Limit. Also, has Eric Bischoff's association with TNA's failures this year hurt his reputation from the WCW boom period? Should TNA change their PPV schedule? How about WWE returning to brand-specific PPVs? What does it take to become a wrestling creative team member?Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Powell discuss the TNA Top Ten Contenders rankings, Jim Ross's future, and more.Then on the May 19, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell includes discussion on the previous night's NXT show, the Daniel Bryan vs. Michael Cole angle, why it points to reinforcing Vince McMahon is the ruler of the WWE Universe, where the angle is going, plus comparisons between Bret Hart in WWE and Ric Flair in TNA, Ultimate Warrior's rant on Ted DiBiase, "Lost" affecting WWE PPV buys on Sunday, the PPV line-up, Christian paying tribute to Chris Benoit on Raw, Taz's work in TNA, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Ronnie Garvin in-depth, Linda McMahon's Senate campaign, whether McMahon can win the Senate, Michael Benoit's letter imploring voters not to vote for McMahon, TNA roster cuts, state of TNA management, 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 (5-22-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Mike Meyers to discuss WWE Smackdown including the rest of round one of the Intercontinental Title Tournament, Braun Strowman vs. Miz followed by a set-up for Braun defending against both Miz and Morrison at Backlash, ideas for where the Universal Title could end up by Summerslam, Otis & Mandy Rose vs. Dolph Ziggler & Sonya Deville, Charlotte vs. Bayley, and 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.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-19-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss the Undertaker documentary, the AEW Double or Nothing line-up, Drew Gulak, potential NXT call-ups including Keith Lee and Damien Priest, how Impact is doing with its TV show during the coronavirus area, and more.And then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason cover other topics including whether AEW's PPV should be free on TNT, Bobby Lashley's build to title shot, Tony Khan honeymoon period with fans, mystery hacker, WWE women's reshuffling after Becky Lynch indefinite hiatus, the heavy-handed Edge-Randy Orton hype, and is Brandi Rhodes unfairly over-criticized.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 Tej Narayanan to discuss the May 21 edition of AEW Dynamite including hype for Double or Nothing, another compelling "Hangman" Page-Will Ospreay exchange, Merceces Moné-Jamie Hayter, the disappointing latest chapter in the MJF-Hurt Business saga, Dustin Rhodes's too-long promo, Excalibur's counter-productive pun, Gabe Kidd, Speedball, Billy Gunn, 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 PWTorch columnist and PWTorch podcast host Greg Parks. They discuss these topics:A thorough preview of AEW Double or Nothing including thoughts on the build for each of the matches starting with "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Will Ospreay.A thorough preview of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and a look at key segments and angles from Raw last night that set the stage.Mailbag topics focused on WWE's weak TV match finishes lately really stacking up and risking to greatly disengage fan investment in marquee TV matchesBecome 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 (5-18-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Tom Stoup from the PWTorch Dailycast's “PWT Talks NXT” podcast to talk about WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers throughout. They discuss the apparent tragedy with Shad Gaspar over the weekend including a caller who was on site for the rescue efforts. They also talk in depth about Raw including Seth Rollins recruiting Austin Theory, the state of Raw's Women's Division with Becky gone and an apparent twist in Natalya's personality, the next chapter in the Edge-Randy Orton saga, axe throwing competition between Viking Raiders and the Street Profits, Drew McIntyre vs. King Corbin, 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 May 14 and 17, 2010.On the May 14, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Brian Hoops features calls and discussion on last night's TNA Impact, TNA booking, a caller debate on the Samoa Joe-Matt Morgan set-up, Kevin Hall & Scott Nash winning the TNA Tag Titles, WWE's line to a wrestler "creative doesn't have anything for you," history of mid-card titles, TNA needing to clean up mid-card title picture, drop Global Title and add TV Title?, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the Dixie Carter shoot interview, the Sacrifice PPV line-up, Nostalgia News, and more.Then on the May 17, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill includes discussion from calls, emails, and chat room on tonight's WWE Raw, how the Bret Hart vs. The Miz match could play out, giving away PPV matches on free TV before the PPV, what does commercial-free actually mean?, ROH as a potential challenger to WWE, what ROH needs to become a bigger player, future ROH champion, TNA budget issues, real issue with who TNA will be cutting, TNA Sacrifice review, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss finishes and angles from the PPV, where Kurt Angle fits into storylines, King of the Mountain predictions, TNA booking four weeks of TV this week, Jack Swagger vs. Big 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 five years to the May 23, 2020 episode of "Wresting Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks who went live right after the AEW Double or Nothing PPV. He discussed the show with callers and emailers including the Stadium Stampede match and what made it different than and similar to WWE's cinematic matches, AEW's women's division, elevating the mid-card, Jon Moxley's big win, 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 columnist Rich Fann to discuss WWE Raw on Netflix. They discussed and debating the damaging effects and needlessness, no matter the justification in the moment, of yet another lame finish to a WWE TV main event, with specifics on how this historically has hurt business over time and how there are solutions that can solve the booker's dilemma that Paul Levesque faced tonight. Also, criticism of Levesque's post on Twitter/X about "scripting" the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, Zoey Starks's unfortunate injury, the Jey Uso-Logan Paul-Gunther dynamic, 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 (5-19-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Payback fallout on Raw, Kevin Owens's Raw debut, mysterious Bryan injury, Triple H's NXT media conference call, Samoa Joe, and more with live callers.Then, in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answered email topics on what is TNA doing well, what derailed James Storm, Lucha Underground newbie advice, will Charlotte's looks work against her, Dean Ambrose, Tag Teams in Pods, Jerry Lawler's shrieks, 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 (5-17-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down the Payback PPV with live callers, plus look ahead to Elimination Chamber, Money in the Bank, and Summerslam. Matchs on the PPV included a Fatal Four-way main event for the WWE Title with Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Randy Orton, plus John Cena vs. Rusev, Ryback vs. Bray Wyatt, R-Truth vs. Stardust (Cody Rhodes) 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 (5-13-2020), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg discussing the show-long story between Matt Riddle and Timothy Thatcher, Finn Balor vs. Cameron Grimes, a major title change, 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 (5-14-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed John Piermarini, a former member of WWE Creative, who discussed Payback's Fatal Four-way, Rusev, Billy Corgan-TNA, C.M. Punk's UFC status, how WWE can create their own Ronda Rousey, could Jon Jones type of character work in pro wrestling, 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 their memories of Sabu, plus issues #333 and #334 of the PWTorch including successful international shows in N. Korea and Japan, 123 Kid suffers a potential career ending neck injury, Steve Austin walks out of WCW tapings, 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 (5-13-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to discuss the AEW Dynamite episode on TNT with live callers and emails. They discuss the relatively low-key Mike Tyson announcement, the Jake Roberts promo, Chris Jericho's Stadium Stampede announcement, Double or Nothing news, Brodie Lee-Jon Moxley hype, Women's Division, should Sammy Guevara be winning more, what's going on with Taz and Darby Allin, the Tag Division reset, 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 12 and 13, 2010.On the May 12, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch's Pat McNeil took live calls on a wide array of subjects including the Eric Bischoff-Paul Heyman relationship, the previous night's NXT cuts and the future of NXT, Daniel Bryan's position in WWE, The Miz's upside as a top star, Randy Orton's journey to being a babyface, Kimbo Slice as a pro wrestler, Vickie Guerrero's return, Scott Hall's potential to contribute to Impact, and more.Then on the May 13, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Greg Parks from PWTorch talked Impact rating prediction, evaluating women wrestlers, IC Title situation, Scott Hall as a mentor, and more with live callers throughout.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:Crowd in Hoffman Estates, Ill.AEW World Title Steel Cage matchAnarchy in the Arena setupMJF gets approved by the Hurt SyndicateToni Storm's next challenger is setMercedes-Hayter buildHangman-Ospreay buildZach Gowen back in the national wrestling eyeNigel McGuinness looks to be getting back in the ringAEW and Taz tribute to SabuJim Ross Diagnosed with colon cancerChicago residency for Dynamite and Collision in JulyAnnounced matches for upcoming AEW showsMailbag from ZachBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Adams to analyze WWE Smackdown including Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax in the main event including whether it was the "classic" and the "banger" that the announcers said it was. Also, Saturday Night's Main Event developments, Jeff Cobb rechristened J.C. Mateo and having a mediocre debut match against L.A. Knight, plus Chelsea Green, Damien Priest, Drew McIntyre, Shinsuke Nakamura, MITB qualifiers, Fraxiom vs. DIY, Alexa Bliss-Charlotte exchange, 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 10 and 11, 2010.On the May 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they talk about whether TNA should switch to targeting kids and families as Matt Morgan just suggested, and also how they can win back fans of UFC. They field phone calls on Sting's gimmick, John Cena's popularity, PPV pricing, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talk about Batista's contract situation and whether he'd be a good fit with TNA, Jim Ross's options and status, and more.Then on the May 11, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell discussed Raw TV ratings, what the ratings indicate about the Raw brand, a review of the previous night's Raw, WWE's Raw product lacking an internal logic, Eric Bischoff's extensive interview, Gordon Solie and Jim Ross comparisons, TNA's product, their future if Thursdays don't work out again, future plans for the Raw GM role, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, a review of Kurt Angle's latest quotes, Jeff Hardy's legal situation, the "rape angle" on Impact this week, Tiger Woods, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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